Mutterings – Page 13 – Into the West

Article: The Internet’s next victim: Advertising

The Internet’s next victim: Advertising

http://www.salon.com/2013/09/02/the_internets_next_victim_advertising/

I use AdBlock Plus nut I am less than thrilled witj this development.

Article: Obama’s Affordable Care Act Looking a Bit Unaffordable

Obama’s Affordable Care Act Looking a Bit Unaffordable

http://www.nationaljournal.com/domesticpolicy/obama-s-affordable-care-act-looking-a-bit-unaffordable-20130829

I hope my paycheck survives the next couple of years.

Article: High Plains Aquifer will be 69 percent depleted in 50 years, K-State study says

High Plains Aquifer will be 69 percent depleted in 50 years, K-State study says

http://www.kansascity.com/2013/08/26/4438385/high-plains-aquifer-will-be-69.html

I live in Kansas. I try not to water my lawn by planting drought resistant grass and plants. I don’t try to grow things that don’t fit the native climate.

Article: Lavabit founder: ‘My own tax dollars are being used to spy on me’

Lavabit founder: ‘My own tax dollars are being used to spy on me’

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/22/lavabit-founder-us-surveillance-snowden

I need to track down the blog “Groklaw” because the name immediately popped out at me.

Article: Rewards?

Rewards?

http://www.lemodesittjr.com/2013/08/21/rewards/

I am a living example of decreasing wages despite annual increases, just like this author’s wife.

Article: US states banned from exporting their trash to China are drowning in plastic

US states banned from exporting their trash to China are drowning in plastic

http://qz.com/117151/us-states-banned-from-exporting-their-trash-to-china-are-drowning-in-plastic/

So should I stop buying products that come packaged in plastic? I thought I was doing the right thing by recycling. Heck, last year my municipality made it mandatory on my monthly bill (I pay for recycling whether I utilize the service or not).