Commuters to get state sponsored traffic information
August 18, 2008
Unbelievable waste of cash. I just turned on WVIT – the local NBC affiliate – and they reported Connecticut was planning to introduce the state-wide 511 system that I mentioned back in February. It appears that the state government – at a cost of $3 million – thinks that they can provide better traffic information then all of the radio stations, TV stations and Internet services combined.
The talking head on tube indicated that the system would be rolled out in 2010, but reminded watchers that they can already get traffic information for free from WVIT. You can even have live video sent to your phone by the station; they have more than 100 cameras to choose from. Read more
Now Needed – Scent-Free School Zones
March 11, 2008
A Minnesota Democrat has proposed a bill urging a fragrance-free educational campaign. You see, some kids are experiencing negative health issues due to boys using Axe body spray; instead of regular showers it seems. This is the nanny state in action. Populist candidates solving every little issue that comes up. Someone has to do something! Read more
I’m Entitled to an Entitlement
March 10, 2008
I’ve been thinking about writing an article about the perception of value and I’ll probably make it Lesson One. I’d like Conservative247 to be a baseline conservative site that can be used as a primer for those interested in learning about such things.
What does perception of value mean? Well, when a product or service is provided to you well below the market rate – or even for free – you tend to value that product or service less than you would if you paid for it yourself. A broad example is “free” education, since it’s free you don’t have much investment in it and you don’t value it too much. In a micro sense, how do you think high school kids would treat their text books if they had to pay for them? How would they treat them if they were provided for free? You get the idea. Read more
Lampposts Padded to Protect Pedestrians
March 7, 2008
You’d think it’s from The Onion, but this is posted on Yahoo’s UK and Ireland news site.
Padding to protect pedestrians (Link)
ITN – Tuesday, March 4 05:08 pmPadded lampposts are being trialled in a London street to protect inattentive pedestrians.
A pilot scheme has been launched in Brick Lane after it was found to have the highest number of ‘walking and texting’ injuries in the country.
A study carried out by 118 118 found one in ten people has hurt themselves while focused on their mobile phone screen.
The charity Living Streets is so concerned that it has teamed up with the directory enquiries service to test a scheme to wrap up the nation’s lampposts.
A poll will be carried out on Brick Lane to gauge the response of locals.
If successful, the concept will be rolled out in Birmingham, Manchester, and Liverpool.
Glad they have the sidewalks covered, but what the heck are they going to do for them when they are crossing the road? Pad the cars and trucks? Oh heck, let’s just make a big ball pit for these fools!
Boehner Live Blogging Budget Debate – Good or Who Cares?
March 4, 2008
The House Republican leader – John Boehner from Ohio’s Eighth if you did not know – announced that tomorrow’s budget debate would be live-blogged during the session so people can be kept up-to-date.
Maybe they will try the application that I want to use for my first session, coveritlive.com? Maybe I’ll take the day off and live blog the live blogging? Doubt it.
Anyway, these budget sessions are notorious for being long and boring. Heck, most of what congress does in session or in committee – unless they are questioning a baseball star – is boring. Depending on what’s going on, this option may be a good recap or it can be a complete bust if they post every minute detail.
Budget Battle: Boehner Announces GOP Leader’s Website Will “Live-Blog” Budget Debate Tomorrow
Washington, Mar 4 -
House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today announced that tomorrow’s House Budget Committee debate on the FY 2009 federal budget will be “live-blogged” on the Republican Leader’s website. The Committee will begin consideration of the budget at 10:30am tomorrow, and the Leader’s blog will provide regular updates on its progress, including votes on key amendments, throughout the day. The up-to-the-minute budget coverage – dubbed “Budget Buzz” – will be available beginning at 10:30am at http://republicanleader.house.gov/Blog.
It’s my hope that we can get more members of congress to understand their oath of office and the entitlement programs are stopped dead. Not just a slight reduction, but stopped dead. Bring power back to the states and local governments.
Hat tip to Malkin.
