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IPPs want to sell for as much as possible

For the MBJ — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 06:00:20 +0000

Editor, In the recent article on electric utility audits (“Mississippi PSC selects companies to perform electric utility audits” 10/31/2010), the reporter wrote, “In instances where an outside source, such as Independent Power Producer (IPP), can generate cheaper power, utilities are required to buy that electricity.” Typically, electric utilities are held to standards to provide customers [...]

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Solar energy is not as expensive as you think

For the MBJ — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:00:12 +0000

Editor, In response to your story about lawmakers skepticism of solar energy (08/30/2010), many people think that installing a solar panel will cost too much money, but in reality, materials are relatively inexpensive and can be found easily. You’re going to have to get equipment for the solar panel, which is difficult. Some elements will [...]

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Nevada man: Casinos are bad for business

For the MBJ — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 06:01:58 +0000

Editor, It is a bad bet for local communities such as the one in Jones County, Miss., and states to rely on gaming to pay their bureaucrats’ salaries and budget deficits. I know, because I live in Nevada. Casinos can prove to be a net financial and motivational loss to communities; gambling losses do not [...]

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Us fatsos have it coming very soon

For the MBJ — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:01:35 +0000

Editor, I fear that we fat people are going to be vilified. In an effort to get the national health plan passed, the public will be told that fat people are the major cause of high medical costs in this country. There are some who are convinced that diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, warts, etc., are [...]

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Story doesn’t reflect banking perspective

For the MBJ — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:01:53 +0000

Editor, I am writing in response to your Feb. 22 article (“Bye-bye Banks? Credit Unions Are the Hot Thing”) that contends that credit unions offer consumers a distinct advantage over banks. This article does not contain any comment from the banking industry. I write on behalf of Mississippi’s banks to provide important facts (not included [...]

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