Puppy

After three years of consecutive 4 - 1 votes to get a puppy, my wife reluctantly gave in and we are proud owners of a GoldenDoodle.........Day 1 has been a bit rough, but the dog is great.....now time to come up with a name.................

Stimulus Package - Build Out of Broadband

Congress has earmarked the build out of high speed internet as part of the economic stimulus package to the tune of $6.5b.........sounds logical as we are lagging many countries with our broadband penetration........however, a few stats to consider: 70% of US households have access to broadband via dsl or cable; another 28% can obtain through satellite (Wildblue.com and hughesnet.com), leaving 2%. Assume only half want broadband or 2.1m homes. This equates to more than $3,000 per home (3 years of broadband), and per the broadband providers isn't close to enough money.............at worst, provide a subsidy to customers to buy Wildblue or Hughesnet.

DTV - Ludicrous

Have you missed the commercials, the signs, the emails, the incredible amount of communication regarding the transition to DTV......don't worry the issue is so important the president is pressing to delay the transition that has been planned about Four-score and twenty years ago.........the Feb 17 date is still in tact - the senate voted for the delay, but the House could only muster a 258 - 168 (in favor) vote which was shy of two-thirds margin required for passage. There has to be some amount of personal accountability, doesn't there. My opinion, let's get on with it...........the only way to make the transition is jump in the deep end...........

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Stimulus Package

I love the prosepect of going Green, however, I just don't understand spending a significant amount of money on initiatives that aren't market driven or proven......why not spend some money on broadband expansion, digital learning, and other items that are proven.............

Wine Fest

Great wine fest in Vero Beach, Florida with more than 200 vintners and an awesome auctions........the favorites were the Ladera Cab www.laderavineyards.com and Hirsh Pinot...........great event that raised tons of money...............