So I’ve been watching CNN more often than usual and the only face on there more than Trump seems to be  Charley! Have you seen the commercial? This reminded me that it’s been a long time since I have posted at BMG. So here goes … [Read more...]

Here are 3 simple things that can be done to solve the MBTA crisis: 1. Reduce fares to "stimulate" the MBTA. 2. Cut services to hold back costs. 3. Reduce regulations so trains and buses can travel … [Read more...]

Well at least his campaign strategy. Never underestimate those that have risen to power and their ability to win... Here is a very interesting blog post on his campaign from the New York Times - Rick Perry’s Scientific Campaign Method … [Read more...]

Interesting article in the New Yorker by Malcom Gladwell -Small Change Why the revolution will not be tweeted with a follow up online Q&A with Gladwell Key posits: Twitter had no impact on the demonstrations in Iran High-risk activism … [Read more...]

Quick update on OpenMass.org... Life has been made difficult because no bill histories have been made available online - this is how openmass finds out about new bills, hearings etc. We have made some changes and have most bills that have … [Read more...]

From the Globe - Obama announces 18-month troop withdrawal schedule. Link to President Obama's remarks. The president said today between 35,000 and 50,000 troops will stay beyond the pullout date to train Iraqis and perform … [Read more...]

Opportunities for Cost Savings Reducing municipal employee health insurance costs by moving municipalities into the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) or programs with equivalent or better rates and enabling this action by granting plan … [Read more...]