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Monthly Archives: February 2007
Transaction tax
One idea to make the tax system fairer and simpler is to simply use a transaction tax: every time money changes hands, a (low) percentage is collected as tax income. No exceptions. Proponents claim this would be equitable, enforceable, progressive. … Continue reading
Posted in Social issues
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Hills and Chills
Thousands of cyclists, noses dripping, thighs burning, converged on Bainbridge Island for, what to many of us, was the first serious bike ride of the season: the Chilly Hilly. Though only 32 miles long, it had some steep hills that … Continue reading
Safeguarding against identity theft
An article in The New York Times on stolen SSNs points to StolenIDSearch.com, a secure site where you can search to see whether your SSN or credit card numbers are publicly available.
Posted in Useful resources
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Love’s Labour
DIY connubial bliss
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Posted in Humor, Move to Seattle 2006, Personal, Writing
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“Rapists deserve…”?!!?
Is there any doubt America is turning into a theocracy? Here’s some more information on the rape victim who was denied emergency contraception and thrown in jail. I guess it’s not just the Japanese Health minister who thinks of women … Continue reading
