Tradeless

Aside from the Wigginton-Wheeler deal and dumping Ensberg’s salary, the Astros did nothing at the trade deadline (non-waiver). They held onto Mark Loretta, Mike Lamb, Jason Jennings, Chad Qualls and Brad Lidge. The first three mentioned will be free agents at the end of the season, so the most the Astros will receive for them [...]

Abolish Tenure?

Several recent posts around the ‘net on this question. I just wanted to note them and think about it.
Abolish Tenure
The Trouble With Tenure
Ultimate Academic Scandal?
More Tenure
Tenure: An idea whose time has come

FCC Sets Rules for Wireless Spectrum Auction

I confess that I am not completely conversant with the issues involved in this process, not remotely. Also, the auction that will take place probably won’t have practical effects for end users for several more years, however, I have become interested in the discussion about this auction over the past couple of weeks. Google made [...]