Quirky and amusing things [RE-wrenches]

[Bill Brooks]

Matt T,

I really don't have much to add to the discussion on prevailing wages. I
became aware of it through Matt Lafferty since he had to deal with the issue
some time back. I think there are loopholes to deal with it, but the law
needs to be clarified. I am not in favor of a prevailing wage requirement.

I have been on travel so I have not been able to be my ornery old self on
the Wranting List lately. I'll be in India for the next two weeks, so you
won't here much ranting from me from there either. Be nice to each other
while I'm gone or I'll have to write a particularly long rant when I return
;-).

Bill.


-----Original Message-----
From: matthew tritt [mailto:solarone at charter.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 8:57 PM
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: Quirky and amusing things [RE-wrenches]


I vote for William Miller's preferences. Keeping things cut and dried is
so - well, so un-amusing. If you want things strictly and exactly to the
point and on-target, you'll probably enjoy your computer's company
immensely. (There I go, kidding around) Humans, on the other hand, offer the
most when allowed the latitude to express themselves. Just because we work
with machines doesn't mean we must act like them.

By the way, I've noticed Mr. Brook's conspicuous absence from participation
in the on-going discussion on the State's (California) shenanigans with
prevailing wages, etc. Are you still there Bill?

Matt T


----- Original Message -----
From: "David Palumbo, Independent Power & Light" <ipl at sover.net>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 7:11 PM
Subject: RE: List manager getting involved [RE-wrenches]


> I, for one, am not interested in expanding the topics to include -
> "quirky amusing things that happen in the course of a day, etc."
>
> David
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: William Miller [mailto:wrmiller at slonet.org]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 7:39 PM
> To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
> Subject: Re: List manager getting involved [RE-wrenches]
>
>
> Actually, I'd prefer to respond on list.
>
> I'm on several of these lists for various trades I participate in.  In
> addition to technical exchange, these lists help build a sense of
> community.  As such, I'd like to see this list loosen up a little so we
can
> share a bit more on the personal, off beat or of marginal pertinence.
> Things like business management, software that is helpful, customer
> relations, quirky amusing things that happen in the course of a day, etc.
>
> We all have delete keys, so we can delete what is not of interest.  I'd
> like to propose a few simple rules that, if adhered to, we can all agree
to
> stop pestering Michael and he can stop needing to be so restrictive:
>
> 1. No personal attacks. We all have feelings and no one likes to get
theirs
> hurt.  There are a lot of liberals, and not to shock anyone, a few
> political conservatives on this list.  We're not doing anyone a favor if
we
> bash either side.  We can disagree, but no one is a moron, idiot or any of
> the like.
>
> 2. Keep the subject line accurate.  If the subject "morphs" into a
> different topic, change the subject line.  Then, those that are too busy
or
> uninterested can delete efficiently.
>
> I'd like to keep the California topic together on the same list.  Other
> states may adopt net metering, and a disassociated, common sense opinion
is
> valid regardless of which state it comes from.
>
> Thanks for considering these points.
>
> William Miller
>
>
>
>
>
>
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