Category Archives: Economics
Happy 150K!
My truck turned 150K today! And the check engine light turned on. Every now and then I’m asked why I drive a truck instead of a smaller, more fuel efficient vehicle. Because I like my truck. Because I need a … Continue reading
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The Zimbabwe Meltdown Continues
USA Today reported yesterday that “President Robert Mugabe, campaigning for upcoming elections, has signed a new law requiring foreign- and white-owned businesses to hand over 51% control of their operations to blacks…” Zimbabwe is referred to as an “impoverished African … Continue reading
Troll Bait
I have a new post on the other blog about Comparative Advantage and Alternative Fuels. Something to upset everyone. Just my way of giving back. You’re Welcome.
Why your favorite TV show always gets canceled
It’s a common lament on teh Interw3bs. Someone’s favorite TV show is being canceled so they’re trying to generate a write in campaign to save the show. Inevitably the show is canceled and there is much wailing and gnashing of … Continue reading
Verizon forces all cell phone carriers to adopt flat rate pricing
Cross posted from the “Serious” blog. From now on I’ll post non-snark wireless and Internet items over there. The gun stuff will stay here along with everything else. -Alan And that’s what will happen happened in response to Verizon’s announcement … Continue reading
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The 700 MHz auction won't change your life as much as you wish
A lot of people are very excited about the current 700 MHz auction. I’ve heard all kinds of nonsense like “nationwide WiFi” tossed about by people who should know better. What are the real possibilities for the current 700 MHz … Continue reading
Jury Duty this week
I have jury duty this week, starting tomorrow. I know it’s a civic duty, and I really don’t mind that part. It’s the loss of income that irritates me. I’m a contractor and I bill by the hour so if … Continue reading
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Bootstrapping past the singularity
Roberta X’s recent post stirred up a few brain cells and made me put my Economics hat on. Meanwhile, Tam tells us the stock market’s tanking. Cheerleaders keep claimin’ the States have now got an “information economy” as opposed to … Continue reading
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The Coming American Matriarchy?
Via Instapundit I read this article announcing “The Coming American Matriarchy” on reason.com. I have so many problems with this article the only thing I can do is give it a fisking. Suppose you could memorize only a single demographic … Continue reading
Rating Existential Risk?
The Lifeboat Foundation is asking for help in allocating a hypothetical $100 million to study a list of “top 10 existential risks”. Their list: Biological viruses… Environmental global warming… Extraterrestrial invasion… Governments abusive power… Nanotechnology gray goo… Nuclear holocaust… Simulation … Continue reading
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