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Verizon and Google to Determine New Internet Regulations?

Posted on August 9, 2010 by dissonance

Verizon, Google Map Traffic Plan Because what’s worked before in Congress will work again in Congress; the industry being regulated is situated to write their own regulations.  Google and Verizon have put forth a proposal to create a “two-tiered” architecture … Continue reading →

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a little about Bananas….

Posted on August 8, 2010 by dissonance

The 1890s marked the beginning of a new era – advents in technology made the vast distances between international ports seem much smaller.  Ships could cross oceans faster and railroads made moving large loads more efficient.  The United Fruit Company … Continue reading →

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US Health Care – A Comparative Analysis Across States

Posted on August 8, 2010 by dissonance
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Introduction In 2009 the health care system of the United States had come under great domestic scrutiny.  Of the 300 million citizens living in the United States some 50 million go completely uninsured while nearly 25 million are under-insured (Kennis).  … Continue reading →

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Mass approves migrating away from Electoral College

Posted on July 28, 2010 by dissonance

Mass. Legislature approves plan to bypass Electoral College This is an important move towards direct democracy for the citizens of Massachusetts.  Now only if we saw more states following their lead….

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