Category: Mutterings

Article: Westar Energy plan would raise rates on residential customers, decrease those of large businesses

Westar Energy plan would raise rates on residential customers, decrease those of large businesses

http://www.kansascity.com/2013/06/29/4320683/westar-energy-plan-would-raise.html

One of the many reasons l left Wichita in the mid 90s was the sky high electric rates. Today the rate in the KC metro area has met and exceeded that rate. Giving big business a rate cut on the backs of residential customers should not be allowed.

Article: Cybertruth: Disable Java? Tech experts say yes

Cybertruth: Disable Java? Tech experts say yes

http://www.usatoday.com/story/cybertruth/2013/06/24/disable-java-no-1-web-threat-cybersecurity-hacking/2447305/

I tried living without Java enabled in my browser but it prevented me from using nearly all my regular sites. lf this truly is the next battlefield, then developers need to convert or switch to a more secure alternative.

Article: The Collapse Of The Honeybee Industry Could Cost Hundreds Of Billions Of Dollars

The Collapse Of The Honeybee Industry Could Cost Hundreds Of Billions Of Dollars

http://www.businessinsider.com/collapse-of-the-honeybee-industry-could-cost-hundreds-of-billions-of-dollars-2013-6

I saw an Einstein quote the other day related to this topic. Something about ‘without bees civilization as we know it would end in four years. Hmm.

Article: Bank of America whistle-blower’s bombshell: “We were told to lie”

Bank of America whistle-blower’s bombshell: “We were told to lie”

http://www.salon.com/2013/06/18/bank_of_america_whistleblowers_bombshell_we_were_told_to_lie/

Criminal changes should be filed against these bank executives. Do NOT let them get away with this. Send them away for a very long time. I’ll even roll out the red carpet for them on the steps of the U.S. Penitentiary near where l live.