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Senator Schumer Misses the Full Picture on A-Power's Joint Texas Wind Farm

How much of West Texas wind power do I get in the northeast US for my share of the cost? The answer is a big, fat zero, because you just can't transmit significant amounts of power that far. Here in New England, except in coastal areas, and even there not a 100% guarantee, the wind is unreliable. The same goes for solar, especially in the short days and long nights of winter when electricity usage is highest. In this part of the US we're stuck with burning fossil fuels until we get more nuclear power. I could go on and on about how the anti-nuke groups use unfounded fears to promote their agenda. I could go on and on about how Harry Reid ripped off the US for funding of the construction of the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste site, then when it was about to be put to use, he had it stopped. Those of you who promote the so-called green energy sources, please look at reality. If you want to reduce the burning of fossil fuels, please consider nuclear as a viable option. Do not crush a part of the US under the weight of subsidies for cheap power elsewhere while killing our businesses and citizens with the cost of cap-and-trade. Look at the big picture, and think everything through to its logical conclusion, including all of the unforeseen consequences in your analysis.

Cash for Clunkers Coming Soon to Your Kitchen and Laundry Room

I too have had the "virus" hit twice. In the meantime, Firefox twisted my arm into updating, and I have had no further problem. After the first attack, I had McAfee do a full scan which turned out clean. For reasons stated by others above, I no longer use IE.

More rebates so we can finance more debt? All I can say is, "If you know you are going to drown, at least enjoy the boat ride."

GE's $8 Billion Downgrade Timebomb

I have an electric mantle clock with Westminster chimes. It was willed to me by my great uncle who had owned it for many years before his death. It was manufactured in the 1920s by the Telchron Corporation, which had then just become a part of General Electric. The clock has been running for over 80 years with no maintenance beyond an occasional cleaning. The company that made this clock obviously has a great many good things going for it. Perhaps a Chapter 11 proceeding, resulting in GE getting back to its core competencies, will be the best way out of its present difficulties. GE is a classic case of what happens when you forget what got you as good as you are, and you try to do things you have no business trying.