So… *sigh* In about six weeks, two of my three children will be college students. *gulp* It’s just absurd to find oneself become a living example of a cliche, but I’ve realized I have. Picture a woman who begins crying while staring at the pair of animal print flats on her feet. That would be […]
Editor’s Note: This article is particularly timely considering statements by President Obama at a news conference yesterday (Thursday, June 29, 2011). For a transcript click here, for video, click here. This post is a conglomeration of thoughts around a common theme: Current Congressional talks re raising the debt ceiling. The title includes a quote attributed [...]
Immediately following the mid-term elections in November, speculation ended regarding whether the Governor Dave Heineman – Ben Nelson media sparring would result in a 2012 election showdown for one of Nebraska’s US Senate seats. By the end of election week, Nebraskans were then informed, just-re-elected Attorney General Jon Bruning had formed an exploratory committee. In [...]
NOTE: Although this article does specifically provide information for Lincolnites, the issue is relevant to anyone who uses electricity. If you live elsewhere, especially if you are in Nebraska, and have information about SMART grid / meter implementation in your local area, please send us some information, by leaving a comment directly at the bottom [...]
Note: If you receive GiN articles by email delivery, there are several videos included here, so it might be advisable to read directly on the website, by clicking here. Since July of last year, I’ve done my best to ensure we reached a goal to publish as many new articles per week as possible, preferably, [...] Source post
...a seemingly endless pile of money being given away by Washington, D.C. is now being marketed to people. Directly. By telemarketers.
I just could NOT resist the opportunity to report that a seemingly endless pile of money being given away by Washington, D.C. is now being marketed to people. Directly. By telemarketers. Can you hear the cash register sounds? Cha-ching, cha-ching. For better sound effects, I’ve included the video of the Pink Floyd song, “Money”, below. […]
There is an election today, Tuesday, May 3, for a number of offices within Lincoln government including Mayor, several city council seats, Airport Authority, and Board of Education. For those looking for some additional information about the election, I’ve put together some links here that may be helpful. The Lancaster County Election Commissioner’s website [...]
There may be a way to curb and cut the spending by elected officials; make them work for it. James Taranto’s column1 in Wall Street Journal Friday included the following section: Taranto’s conclusion? “According to ElectricChoice.com, residential power in Denton, where UNT is located, sells for between 8.52 cents and 11.35 cents a kilowatt-hour. [...]
People who want collective bargaining reform this legislative session need to take action. The Nebraska Legislature’s Business and Labor Committee have scheduled a hearing for today, Wednesday, April 13. Time: NOON Where: State Capitol, Room 2102 Subject: LB397 and the 64 page amendment to it, AM1116 Recommended Actions – make contacts, and if at all [...]