…of the search screen ) seems to work better right now, at least for me.) The have a lot of additional news on government transparency at their blog….
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Don’t be a Sucker! Be a Smart Consumer, a Skeptic, or Simply Indulge Your Curiosity
I love reading consumer news, whether it’s sad stories or great tips in my local newspapers, consumer lawyer websites, or the multitude of consumer protection sites offered up by…
Nanny Spam Scam
I got one of those Nanny-scam email messages. You know the ones: “My name is xx, I need a babysitter for my twins for our next holiday….
Oregon Gutter-Cleaning Scam: Scoundrels, Swindlers, and Other People to Avoid
If you or your neighbors run into Gutter-Cleaning Man, please call the WC Sheriff to find out if he is still a Wanted Person. “Police seek man accused…
Traffic” (by Tom Vanderbilt): An alternate title for the book might be “Idiots.”
Traffic, by Tom Vanderbilt: “…An alternate title for the book might be “Idiots” (from the NYT review of Traffic). See also this recent news story: Use turn signal? Why?:…
How to Start Your Own Political Party
…to the news, you are probably wondering the very same thing!) It’s probably about as easy as the above activities, which means it’s not necessarily easy as in “swallow a…
Electing Judges: Caperton v. Massey Coal Company
Massey Energy Company was in the news back in 2009, if you recall, in this U.S. Supreme Court case, which you can be sure that everyone who votes for,…
Legal Publishing History: Paul J. Ruskin Dies
…and federal circuit cases on CD-ROM, challenged West’s longstanding claim of ownership and won….” (Link to full Law Sites Blog post.) (Thank you to Rob at Law in the News…
Farm Animals and the Law
…28 hours of train transport, but few cattle ride the rails these days….” (Read full Slate article.) (Thank you to Rob at Law in the News for the lead.)…
Oregonians Asked to Speak Out on the Federal Deficit
Participate in a discussion on the federal deficit: 1) USA Budget Discussion dot org 2) For a quick review of the difference between the national debt…
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