GAO criticizes US companies for exporting e-waste

A report by the GAO, and published in Network World, eviscerates US companies that claim good environmental practices with regard to electronic waste. Many companies are skirting the rules and exporting monitors and TVs to China, Pakistan and Africa. Those of us familiar with the industry have known about this problem, and it's good to see the GAO do such a comprehensive job. The real question is: will positive change be the result?

Fun on Foster

Bear is a sponsor for this years Fun on Foster and the Foster Artwalk event(s) that are happening in our neighborhood all day, Saturday, September 13th from 10am 'til 6pm. Bear is hosting live music acts in the warehouse, a recycled electronic parts art contest and an art gallery in the basement. Last year was lots of fun. That's me hangin' with (soon to be) Mayor Sam Adams at last years event.