Just in case anyone is curious, here’s some background on the current battle in America over regulating privacy and identity information: Schwarzenegger just vetoed AB 1656, the Consumer Data Protection Act. The bill passed by 34-3 in the Senate, and 74-1 in the Assembly. Here are his main arguments from the veto statement: notification requirement … Continue reading US Privacy Bill Battles
Carl Bernstein argues in The Palin Pick — The Devolution of McCain that America’s security will be in danger if left to the GOP’s VP candidate: Three weeks after the 2008 Republican convention, on the cusp (maybe) of the first presidential debate, it is time to confront an awkward but profound question: whether in picking … Continue reading Palin Termed a Threat to National Security
The update from Consumer Affairs is that Pyrex poses a deceptive safety risk to Americans and regulators are not doing anything about it: It has been nearly three years since ConsumerAffairs.com first reported that consumers were being cut and burned by exploding Pyrex bakeware. The company was quick to deny the problem and government safety … Continue reading Pyrex Danger!
A Reuters story on the happiness of tall people caught my attention: Data from a Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index study found taller people were more satisfied with their lives, more likely to report positive emotions like enjoyment and happiness, and less likely to report emotions like anger, sadness, and stress. My first reaction was to consider … Continue reading Tall Generals and Hope in Iraq