Rumor has it that fake celebrity death announcements are gaining popularity. The federal government allegedly doesn’t start rumors, but the president made it sound like the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 was already law.

I’ve been saving fortunes from my Chinese dinners and I’m elated. Apparently, I’m in line for an incredible string of good luck. And my good fortune is your good fortune because we’re all in this downturn together.

The Fourth of July weekend is always one of the most dangerous on the highways, primarily because there are a lot of celebrations involving alcohol. Here’s hoping everyone you know is safe and sound today.

I haven’t been traveling all that much for business recently, but I did have a recent 90-minute drive to the Milwaukee area to attend a press function presented by Milwaukee Tool, which is be featured in the July 6 issue of The NEWS.

Having been on the phone with commercial contractors the last week or two, there is a little bit of discussion as to how the 2009 stimulus funds will be spent.

My health care provider wanted me to have my cholesterol tested. Apparently they decided it costs more to take care of someone once they’re sick than it does to invest in a little preventive maintenance. Sound familiar?

I have recently been accused of using my blog space to bash science. A few people didn’t appreciate my quoting of the 31,478 American scientists who signed a petition questioning the validity of global warming.

In September 2005, the world was mesmerized by the greatest natural disaster in the history of the U.S. Most of us were glued to our favorite cable channel or Web site, watching hurricane Katrina pound the Gulf Coast without mercy.

Have you ever thought about what new information or technologies might influence your future? Sure, while waiting in a city log jam you have thought of jet packs that can fly you across town in rush-hour traffic, but have you given consideration as to what might change your business life?

At the University of Oregon, 20 elliptical machines have been retrofitted so they can be connected to the electrical grid and electricity can be generated when they are in use. But, the project is more of a demonstration of environmental concern.