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Bailout Underwater Mortgages No Way #2

Posted on September 10, 2011 by admin

Mr. Spetrino must have received other comments similar to my prior blog, judging from his most recent newsletter released yesterday.  The recent entry is a bit defensive and claiming moral high ground.  I’ll do some quotes and comments below.  Mr. … Continue reading →

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Localization is Better than Globalization – Part 2

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Brian

I previously wrote Part 1, which questions assumptions that everything is better when globalized. California is now taxing internet companies that have no physical presence in-state, and use no state services.  Their stated intent (a.k.a. spin) is that in order … Continue reading →

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Free Choice – Wrong Choice

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Brian

Maria Hvistendahl’s recent book “Unnatural Selection: Choosing Boys over Girls..” has created a storm of controversy. People have begun to recognize that her unequivocal feminist commitment to choice includes moral indignation when people don’t choose the way that she fancies. Domestically, … Continue reading →

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Localization is Better Than Globalization

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Brian

What’s all this Globalization, Anyhow?  As I ponder a range of issues, localization begins to look more and more attractive as the baggage of globalization outweighs it’s assumed benefits.

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Cloud Computing – Round 2

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Brian

It took only 2 weeks for USA Today to catch up with my prior cloud computing post.  They published a front-section article titled “Demystifying the Cloud”. The article identifies that many people hear the words “Cloud Computing”, and it seems nbody … Continue reading →

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