Words to the Wise
A neat article in Seven Days, talking about the impact that IBM has on a community it operates a large plant in. It includes a lot of positive benefits, and I think should be required reading for small communities thinking about hosting a major corporation.
Predatory lending has penetrated all aspects of our society, but I think that this type is one of the worst kinds, since it makes no bones about targeting people of low income. Please, people, don’t use payroll advance loans, or accept loans against an anticipated tax refund. Many people are eligible to file taxes online for free, using pretty fool proof systems, and you do not need to pay someone to prepare your taxes. Use the IRS to find a list of companies that do free e-file.
Let’s just assume that hurricanes will wreak havoc in the Caribbean, shall we?
Are the yuppies taking over the traditionally gay Castro, and what kind of impact will this have on San Francisco? We’re a pretty fruity city…I’m not sure we want to lose that.
PG&E is actually trying to help customers? That’s crazy talk…and this might be a rough year for Mendo vintages, unless you like frost wines!
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