Twitter

Twits du Jour (May 17)

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My cavalier tweets for May 17, 2010

Just replaced all of my illuminated light switches. The ones I had installed 5 years ago…
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Environment

BofA on the Environment

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I just received the following from Bank of America… I am writing in response to your recent email to Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, expressing con…

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Twitter

Twits du Jour (Jan 25)

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My desultory tweets for January 25, 2010

L.A. Hair on #Yelp: I've been getting my buzz cut at L.A. Hair for the last 5 years.…
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Twitter

Twits du Jour (Nov 17)

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My circuitous tweets for November 17, 2009

42 years old…
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Internet

Net Neutrality: Jay Inslee

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Dear Mr. & Mrs. Thauvin: I am writing to you today to update you on efforts to protect a free and open Internet for consumers and entrepreneurs. As you may k…

I believe that the original spirit behind the Internet has enhanced our democratic process because it allows for every voice to be heard. Without proper enforcement of network neutrality, a host of issues may arise. A lack of network neutrality could limit a consumer's access to certain technologies and services, and could stifle the innovation of small startup companies because they can't afford a special Internet "fast-lane." In the last few years,…
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Internet

Net Neutrality: Patty Murray

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Dear Mr. Thauvin: Thank you for your interest in telecommunications regulations, specifically "Net Neutrality." I appreciate hearing from you. As you may kno…

In September 2009, the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Julius Genachowski, announced that the FCC would promulgate rules to implement Net Neutrality. These rules, which are similar to what has been proposed by Congress in years past, would entitle all users who wish to use the Internet to access it, allows users to decide which websites and ISPs they want to use, prohibits discrimination of content by service providers, and increases transparency between ISPs and consumers. These rules will be introduced at the October 2009 meeting of the FCC, and are subject to a rulemaking process that is only in its early stages…
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Twitter

Twits du Jour (Nov 2)

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My gallivant tweets for November 2, 2009

@RussB She would have done better, but she got short stacked early on. Pretty impressive considering she's only been playing a few years.…
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