Monthly Archives: August 2004

I’ll be in New York City on September 27 to give a talk about the book. It’s being sponsored by the Markle Foundation, and will include a reception and book signing. If you are interested, please send a note to … Continue reading →

Fascinating statement in an otherwise news-free talk this morning at the PFF Aspen meeting by R. Hewitt Pate, head of the U.S. Justice Department’s Antitrust Division. He seemed to indicate that the department has more than enough on its plate … Continue reading →

AP: Olympians largely barred from blogging. Athletes may be the center of attention at the Olympic Games, but don’t expect to hear directly from them online — or see snapshots or video they’ve taken. This is about greed, nothing more … Continue reading →

In February I was deeply uneasy about San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom’s unilateral move to issue marriage licenses to gay couples. I believe gay marriage should be legal, but that Newsom’s action was an example of executive arrogance. So I … Continue reading →

I’ll be traveling most of Thursday, so let’s have an open thread. As always, let’s try to behave respectfully of each other. Comments Posted by: pr ( professor rat) on August 12, 2004 02:02 AM What the F*CK’s happened to … Continue reading →

Wired News’ Xeni Jardin had a bunch of questions for me about the book, and I did my best to respond. You can find the Q&A here. Comments Posted by: Seth Finkelstein on August 11, 2004 07:54 AM I found … Continue reading →

I’m on the road — no postings until Saturday sometime. Meanwhile, chat here among yourselves. Try to be respectful of each other. Comments Posted by: pr ( professor rat) on August 6, 2004 12:56 PM After reading an old George … Continue reading →

SF Chronicle: Death Star’ trader admits manipulating California market. The Enron Corp. energy trader who devised the notorious “Death Star” scheme to bill California for fictitious electricity pleaded guilty in a San Francisco court to a federal fraud charge and … Continue reading →

The Register’s Andrew Orlowski, tongue firmly in cheek, reports: Blogging ‘cruelty’ allegations rock post-DNC calm. He also makes some excellent cautionary points about the blogosphere’s self-absorption, and zany notion that blogs will somehow supplant Big Media. Andrew is among several … Continue reading →