The Bear Visits Beijing

On January 14, 2007, a new chapter in the People’s Republic of China began. Only time will tell if this era holds more significance than the Ming Dynasty or the regime of Chairman Mao. On this historic date, the Bear that sits prominently on the flag of the People’s...

Allan Brown for Mayor of San Francisco

Ladies and Gentlemen of San Francisco (and the United States). I will not take much of your time, but I wish to announce my candidacy for the office of Mayor of San Francisco. There are many reasons why I have chosen to declare my candidacy to lead my adopted hometown...

Richard Nixon and I

Richard Nixon and I share the love of politics, education, the NY Giants and most importantly, chinese food. After Nixon resigned from the presidency in 1974, he moved to Saddle River, NJ, about five miles from my hometown of Spring Valley, NY. Nixon kept a low...

Anna Nicole and I

I know you all think I am joking, but I need to let the world know of my deep dark secret. I do not make this announcement for my benefit, but rather for the health and safety of my infant daugther. I am the proud father of Dannie Lynn Hope, the lust child of the late...

My Favorite Restaurants

With all the business travel that I have done, as well as personal travel, I have eaten in some great establishments. Here are a sampling of a few of my favorites. 1. Zushi Puzzle, San Francisco, CA Best zushi (err – sushi) in SF. Go for Roger’s unique and tasty...