We have a law here In Massachusetts that makes murder and other types of homicides unlike any other crimes. These crimes are the only ones where the district attorney is by law in charge of the investigation. In every other type of crime … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2013
Solar Power Economics: Should you own or lease your system?
Many people still question if solar power is a cost-effective solution for families and businesses, but in Massachusetts the question has been definitively answered with a resounding "YES!". Consider this: A 5,000 watt system (20 panels … [Read more...]
Women in Charge!
Bernstein captures the flavor of the MA-05 Congressional race as it heats up for the sprint to the October 15th primary with a captivating phrase, "Women in Charge." Clark (15%) and Spilka (14%) are neck and neck with Koutoujian (12%) … [Read more...]
Sales Tax on Computer Services
I post and comment here quite infrequently but do enjoy reading what others have to say. I'm driven to post today because I am so very disappointed with the Massachusetts legislature and the half-assed way in which they've expanded the … [Read more...]
Beer and Politics
So I casually toss out in a blog post that I'll buy the first two rounds to talk politics. Big mistake. Whether lured by the prospect of free beer or costly political policy, BMGers promptly accepted my invitation. And I'm a man of my … [Read more...]
On The Extended School Day
The other day, I wrote about lifting the charter school cap. Today I'd like to address the other education "reform" being pressed in the Boston mayoral race: extending the school day. It's worth noting that after twenty years of … [Read more...]
BOEM Holds MA/RI Offshore Wind Lease Sale (Update: We Have a Winner!)
UPDATE 7:26pm: Congrats to Deepwater Wind, winner of both leases! It's a big day for offshore wind far off the coasts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is holding offshore wind lease … [Read more...]
I’m sorry, but Richard Tisei is not a tea partier
If your inbox is anything like mine, you are being deluged with fundraising emails from Democrats these days. And virtually every one of them contains the words "Karl Rove," "Koch brothers," or "tea party/partier." Apparently, that's what … [Read more...]
True to form, half of the jobs at Obamacare call center are part-time
I can't make this stuff up, folks. Contra Costra County was awarded the right to open a call center to help people obtain health insurance thru Obamacare or answer question, etc. Yes, Obama is delaying the employer mandate to provide … [Read more...]
Jerome Hall-Brewster – Boston’s Finest
Based on the reports available, it looks like the Boston Police missed a big opportunity last year to at least arrest and question Edwin Alemany, the man in custody for the brutal kidnapping and murder of Amy Lord. Last fall, a BPD … [Read more...]
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