The Washington Post reports that all “independent operators” — i.e., people who work out of home full-time or part-time — will face new restrictions and costs in D.C. Failure to comply by August 31 will incur fines. This includes licensing for home-based journalists and even kids mowing lawns. What’s more, very few people even know about the new requirements, because the agency that is supposed to enforce it “ran out of money” and hasn’t yet advertised. (Tapped says this is enough to force a conversion to libertarianism.)
Car thief
Car thief arrested after getting locked in.
Romance — Quicki-mart
Romance — Quicki-mart style.
I love meat. But
I love meat. But some things could make me reconsider.
500 United miles for joining
500 United miles for joining Mileage Plus online, registering on united.com, or updating your profile. Details are available here (scroll down to the third bullet).
The first two official entries
The first two official entries in the More Room Through Coach Link Contest are Timatollah and Deep Thoughts. Get your links in.
Blogging has been light the
Blogging has been light the last couple of days because, since I last posted, I had to give a talk about health policy in Charlottesville, attend the annual reunion of Charles G. Koch Summer Fellows, and pick up my new dog. I should return to normal blogging on Monday.
Your tax dollars workin’ it.
Your tax dollars workin’ it. U.S. Army personnel have used government-travel charge cards at strip clubs, for Internet gambling, to buy cars, an engagement ring, racetrack betting, and even Elvis photos from Graceland. The strip clubs were even used to $38,000 in cash. The Army processed all travel card applications it received — denying credit to no one.
This morning I
This morning I called for the ouster of Transportation Secretary Norm Mineta because of the failures of the Transportation Security Administration which fall under his department’s jurisdiction. This afternoon, John Magaw, head of the TSA itself, was forced out. He’s a scapegoat. As I indicated this morning, Mineta’s comments that are hostile to the civil liberties of Americans and indifferent to fiscal responsibility mean that he is the one that must go.
What if you
What if you offered to give away stuff but nobody came? I thought my mention of a giveaway contest would draw some feedback. No emails. So, without your input, I will just boldly go . . . With the a couple clicks and keystrokes you could get some of my goodies. You can win: 1,000 American Airlines miles 15 free drinks on Southwest airlines (substitutable for 2 United and 2 Continental drink coupons) a USAirways club pass an Alaska Airlines confirmed first class upgrade Here’s how it will work. Link to More Room Throughout Coach from your website. E-mail me and let me know about the link. At least one hit will have to come from your link (from someone other than you or your immediate family) for the link to be valid. The contest…
