Daily Archives: February 12, 2002

How Enron actually works

Posted on February 12, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Andrew Hofer has explained the concept of derivatives to us non-financial whizzes, but though Hofer’s prose is as lucid as one can be for such a topic, I guarantee that you’ll enjoy Joe Bob Briggs’ explanation of Enron’s business more. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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How government actually works

Posted on February 12, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

On a more serious note, Fritz Schranck gives a good explanation of How Things Get Done In Government. It’s well worth reading, and provides (as Schranck himself mentions at the end) another good argument against term limits. Continue reading →

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A short rant about usability

Posted on February 12, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Dane Carlson, whose weblog is more technical than political, points to this interesting article on website usability. I’m definitely a technical user, so none of the concepts described within were new to me, but it reinforces the notion that many … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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I can’t drive 55

Posted on February 12, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

The Harris County attorney is asking the TNRCC to reconsider implementing the 55 MPH speed limit, saying that a new study claims it will not achieve its touted air quality improvements. While I’m not surprised to see that an array … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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