Oakland’s trash
Good(?) to know that other areas of the country are as screwed up as NY is. Oakland wants a takeout tax to pay for litter clean-up. Great idea! Way to get to the root of the problem there, Cali!
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Free trade benefits all
ByDerekGood article from the New York Times on the broader concept of free trade. I doubt there’s a human being on earth who hasn’t benefited from the opportunity to trade freely with his neighbors. Imagine what your life would be like if you had to grow your own food, make your own clothes and rely…
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Geek Week
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