Biblical theme park's approach to wifi

from yesterday's (8/22/12) Mashable -- Wi-Fi on Donkeys? Biblical Tourist Park Says Why Not August 22, 2012 by Sam Laird "The Bible says Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem, where he was greeted by adoring crowds before beginning his Passion and eventual crucifixion. But what if that donkey had doubled as a Wi-Fi hotspot? A biblical park tourist attraction in Israel has fused together the ancient and online worlds by equipping its donkeys with wireless routers." ... for the complete story

Detroit transit developments

From yesterdaay's Detroit Free Press (8/21/12)-- Progress made on metro Detroit transit system 4:56 PM, August 21, 2012 "An announcement on the creation of a regional transit authority which would also operate a light-rail line in Detroit could be only weeks away, officials gathered in Ann Arbor said today. There have been a series of meetings on both projects, more are scheduled, and progress is being made, said Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Gov. Rick Snyder ..." for the complete story

CA SB 843 -- power company v solar power

from Monday's LABJ (8/20/12)-- Utilities Face Power Struggle ENERGY: State may open lines for solar electricity. By Howard Fine Monday, August 20, 2012 "Eric Cohen would love to use solar power at his El Segundo business, but his landlord won’t install solar panels. He can only use the power that Southern California Edison supplies him. So Cohen is supporting a bill [SB 843] in Sacramento that would allow him to buy power from a solar facility offsite. He figures he could cut his power costs 10 percent while doing his bit to help the environment. ..." "But Southern California Edison, the giant utility subsidiary of Edison International in Rosemead, opposes the bill. The utility argues that other ratepayers would be forced to bear the costs of moving the solar power across Edison’s wires..." for the complete story