Gas prices spark talk of telecommuting and energy options
Guest columnist Eric Peters argues that stabilizing gas around 3.40 to 4 dollars per gallon strengthens the case for telecommuting and remote work. He notes fewer commutes raise productivity and cut costs, and praises nuclear power and high efficiency diesels as viable alternatives amid rising fuel prices.
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Four dollar gas spurs shift to affordable diesel cars and small models
Automotive columnist notes high fuel costs reshape demand toward low-sulfur diesel and compact, affordable cars. Chevy and Mazda add diesel models Cruze and Sky-D3, with Fiat 500, Ford Focus, Nissan Versa, Mazda2, Dodge Dart cited as evolved from past cheap cars. Traffic rose and fell with price changes, reducing car numbers at $4 per gallon and easing driving.
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The Zimmerman Affair Stirs a Curmudgeon’s Doom
Fred Reed rails at public ignorance during the Zimmerman case, arguing readers overlook the central fact of the trial. He notes the prosecution's focus on race, critiques media portrayal, and contends self-defense under Florida law justified Zimmerman.
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Constitutional Minute reads the Constitution to promote literacy
Editor notes the U S Constitution as the nation’s foundation and urges all citizens to read it regularly. It emphasizes plain English, self reliance, and forming valid opinions on court decisions. A weekly portion is published to foster constitutional literacy.
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Electoral College process for president and vice president
The text outlines Article X11 from 1791 detailing the electoral college method for selecting the president and vice president. It specifies ballot casting by electors, distinct lists and certificates, Senate lead counting, and contingencies if no majority is reached, including House of Representatives voting by state and Senate selection of the vice president. It also notes ineligibility rules for candidates.
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The 12th Amendment and Party Dissent in Early Elections
Editor notes how the 1795 election put Adams and Jefferson in opposing camps with Adams a Federalist and Jefferson a Democratic Republican. It recalls the 1799 vote where Jefferson and Burr each tallied 73 Electoral College votes, prompting a House decision and leading to the 12th Amendment ratified in 1804, directing electors to vote separately for president and vice president.
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