Does The Post Office Have A Future?
The Postal Service announced another round of service cutbacks today that are likely to just make the rapidity of its decline increase
Federal Court Legalizes Compensation For Bone Marrow Donors
A new ruling from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals raises a host of questions.
The Truth About The Coming “Cuts” To Defense Spending
Don’t believe the fear mongering about the coming decreases in the growth of defense spending.
Remember That Ban On Earmarks? Apparently, Some Congressmen Don’t.
The much celebrated ban on earmarks isn’t stopping Congressmen from trying to earmark.
If They Would Just Build a Fence
After all, securing the border is easy and the forces driving cross-border illicit activities can be curtailed with enough force and security.
White House Pressured Solyndra To Delay Layoffs Until After Midterm Elections?
More revelations regarding the relationship between Solyndra and the Obama White House.
Associated Press Reporters Reprimanded For Using Twitter To Send Out Breaking News
The Associated Press is trying to fight Twitter rather than engage it.
Why More Americans Don’t Major in Math and Science
A dwindling proportion of students are majoring in STEM fields. They’re likely making the wise choice.
The Costs Of Attacking Iran
An attack against Iran’s nuclear weapons research facility won’t be an easy thing.
Wars and Rumors Of Wars
It’s time for another round of speculation about Iran and its nuclear program.
Apple’s Odd New Patent And What It Says About Our Patent Laws
A new patent granted to Apple raises once again the question of how far patent protections should extend.
Rise Of The Machines
Finding a job gets harder when businesses discover they don’t need to hire as many people as they used to.
Performance Enhancing Jewelry
Professional baseball players are wearing magical necklaces whose “titanium nanoparticles” supposedly “help the body’s own energy flow more readily.”
Signs Your Sign Will Go Viral
A cute protest sign based on a blog quip has created a minor internet sensation.
Targeting Nominal GDP
After years of fighting inflation, some are now urging the Fed to instead target GDP growth and jobs.
California Allows Police To Search Mobile Phones Without A Warrant
California’s Governor has vetoed a bill that would have reversed a very misguided decision by that state’s Supreme Court.
UK Blocking Internet Porn, Requires Opt-In [UPDATE: Maybe Not]
The British government has worked out a deal to block pornographic websites unless households specifically request them.
Steve Jobs Tribute Logo
The apple logo with Steve Jobs’ profile instead of the bite mark is going viral.
Stealing a Good Education?
Parents are being arrested for sending their children to public schools outside their district.
Princeton Bans Professors From Giving Journals Copyright
In a shot across the bow of the current publishing model, Princeton is requiring professors to retain rights to their published work so that it may be freely distributed.
Supermarket Self-Checkouts Being Replaced With People
The conspiracy by grocery store owners to turn us all into unpaid cashiers may be ending.
Chris Christie Reconsidering Decision Not To Run For President?
Another round of rumors is out claiming that Chris Christie is thinking about running for President.
Rick Santorum Challenges Google
Rick Santorum is tired of “filth” atop Google searches for his name and wants the company to do something about it.
What’s Really Behind The Netflix/Qwikster Split?
The decision to split Netflix into two companies makes no sense. Unless you look behind the scenes.
