Working for Arnold, 8/6/08 Edition
The Governor announced late yesterday that he has exempted a dozen or so State Agencies: August 5, 2008 Who's exempt?The administration told state Controller John Chiang this afternoon which workers...
View ArticleReverse auction scenario
I'm been very curious about how a reverse auction for distressed securities might work. So far, no one has explained it to my satisfaction so here' my scenario:
View ArticleWorking for Arnold, 11/6/08 Edition
The more things change, the more they remain the same. The Governor of California has just decided to partially balance the State budget on the backs of State employees. Schwarzenegger proposes tax...
View ArticleCA-50 Factors contributing to Nick Leibham's loss.
Nick Leibham ran against the immigrant bashing Brian Bilbray in the 50th congressional district where I live. Bilbray won by a vanishingly small percentage 50.05%. If a few more votes had come in, we...
View ArticleOperation Shakeout
As of 1000 hours, PST, California has been responding to an imaginary 7.8 richter earthquake. Here's the basic web site: Shakeout
View ArticleUnions and State Government
Wonderful news last night from John Chiang the State Controller for all State of California employees. Here's the story: UPDATE: Controller Chiang says no to furlough order. The Governor tried a...
View ArticleWorking for Arnold, Furlough addition
I'm a Civil Servant and am generally honored to be an employee of the State of California Department of Transportation, Caltrans. Just like in most states, California his financial problems but there...
View ArticleWorking for Arnold, delusions of grandeur?
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger just keeps on making incredible claims and channeling George W. (I'm the decider) Bush. In a classic Republican style, late Friday, news release, the...
View ArticleWorking for Arnold, Updates of 2/5/2009
Tomorrow is the first day that the employees of the State Of California will be placed on furlough by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The lean up to this day has been very confusing this week. Most...
View ArticleWorking for Arnold: Sausages works?
Laws are like sausages. No one should watch them being made. Based on a quote attributed to Otto Van Bismark. A few reflections on laws, holidays, furlough and what ever else falls into place. It's...
View ArticleWorking for Arnold: Holiday Attack!
Have you ever wondered why the Republican Party hates, loathes and despises public holidays? Yes, they are stingy and do dislike paying people for a day off. But there is more to it than just that....
View ArticleWorking for Arnold: Layoff edition
Heavy rain and snow all day here in the Sunshine State. Also, an extremely turbulent weekend otherwise with nearly around the clock legislative sessions and announcements of layoffs. Finally, the...
View ArticleWorking for Arnold, Budget edition
Hello All:Despite tomorrow being another furlough day for the State of California, it's been a long, long week. Our productivity has understandably been terrible. However, this morning, we finally...
View ArticleWorking for Arnold, Updates
I'm going to be sitting for the PMP (Project Management Professional) Exam by PMI May, 1. My employer, Caltrans, has generously provided me with a cram course and I've been spending most every minute...
View ArticleWorking for Arnold, I'm back again.
I'm back folks. Instead of blogging, I've been spending nearly every personal CPU cycle studying for the Project Management Professional test. I failed the first time and was emotionally crushed and...
View ArticleWorking for Arnold, New Year's Eve Edition
It's been a long time since I've blogged. You see, I took a vow to try not to complain. It has been a worthwhile discipline. However, I actually have some good news to share with you so I'll...
View ArticleWorking for Arnold, NY Times edition
I don't blog very often because I feel constant complaining accomplishes the opposite of what you would think it does. However, I opened the Editorial Section of today's NY Times and found a...
View Articlebrokers and 1929
In 1929 brokers were jumping out of windows of high buildings. What are they waiting for now?
View ArticlePoll closing
The press cannot disclose actual election results until after 8pm PST. What they are releasing for Florida seems to be a violation of Federal law about skewing results in western states. What is the...
View Articleforward from In The Public Interest
From: Donald=inthepublicinterest.org@mail.salsalabs.net [mailto:Donald=inthepublicinterest.org@mail.salsalabs.net] On Behalf Of Donald Cohen, In the Public Interest Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 8:49...
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