Archive for October, 2007


Self-Policing Lobbyists

Often lost in discussions about ethics legislation and lobbyist influence is the fact that there is a legitimate value that lobbyists can bring to the legislative process. I’m in favor of making solid rules of ethics for legislators and lobbyists without removing lobbyists altogether. With that perspective, I really enjoyed this Deseret News story about […]

Senate finally passes Renewable Energy Bill

Filed under: Gadgets and Tech, Polit-eco, Alternative Energy
The Renewable Energy Tax Credit measure has finally passed the U.S. Senate and now we look towards what this may mean for most Americans. This new bill will cost around $17 billion over the next ten years and is aimed to stimulate growth in the clean tech sector. […]

hell’s bells

Dell is guilty of fraud, false advertising, deceptive business practices, and abusive debt collection practices, according to a ruling by the New York State Supreme Court. Damages have yet to be determined, but Dell maintains that it is committed to offering the best possible service. I have always claimed that I’d never buy a Dell […]