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Contest #3 Closed with No Winner

Contest #3 Closed with No Winner

As disappointing as it may be, we’re closing Contest #3 without a winner. As you may recall, the question was: Provide the textual portion of the US Constitution that describes the well-known concept of Judicial Review, which gives the Federal Judiciary the...
Wireless Phones Outpace Landlines In Iowa

Wireless Phones Outpace Landlines In Iowa

David Elbert, the Business Editor at the Des Moines Register reported on the state of telephone service in Iowa in this morning’s paper: A new study by the Iowa Utilities Board shows that as of last June 30, there were 1,943,334 wireless phone connections in...

The Captain tosses Coulter Overboard

Ann Coulter wants to campaign for Hillary if McCain is nominated… geez.  She’s out of line, but that’s like saying Michael Savage is a little extreme.  Really, this is nothing more than a lot of self-aggrandizing noise.  What’s really painful...
Iowa: Good News and Bad News On Bottles

Iowa: Good News and Bad News On Bottles

Good news: The Iowa General Assembly has decided that the “new” bottle bill tax proposed by Iowa Governor Chet Culver (see earlier story) is dead for 2008. As you would probably think, I’m pleased. It’s not clear if the reason for the timely...

The Aftermath, and the Wuss

It’s been a busy day in politics… John Edwards has apparently been paying attention to our suggestions. He has decided to drop out of the race leaving no endorsement (yet).  Any bets on who that helps? Rudy Giuliani also has departed, providing an...
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