Kevin Coupe

I just finished a new book, "The Small Stuff," by Ian Bogost of The Atlantic , and I was struck by his celebration of gratification, which he defines as being different from "happiness" and "satisfaction."

Been sort of a crazy week, what with becoming a first-time grandfather, so I have nothing to offer in terms of movie/TV/book/wine reviews.

MNB resorted last week that the nonprofit Center for Responsible Food Business is out with a new ad campaign designed to persuade Kroger customers

Amazon reported late last week that its Q2 net revenue increased 20 percent to 200.6 billion, from $167.7 billion during the same period a year earlier.

The New York Times reported over the weekend that it rarely has been a better time to pursue a merger or acquisition, and that "companies across

The Takeout website recently had a piece about the 10 things Baby Boomers hate about supermarkets. Interesting list, but I think it is dangerous to over-generalize.

From USA Today "Cases of cyclosporiasis, a stomach-churning parasitic infection known for causing explosive diarrhea, have now reached 45 states as infections climb well into the thousands.

Content Guy's Note: A recent and continuing theme there on MNB has been a slow but growing backlash against technology in a number of forms – social

With brief, occasional, italicized and sometimes gratuitous commentary… • US Wine Sales Wither On The Vine

Normally I reserve "Your Views" for Thursdays; it seems like a nice way to wrap up the week.