I saw your journal entry while browsing through the Firehose this morning. Concerning your comment about the submission relating to the Senate changing the definition for broadband, I went back to 5/26 and checked out what you submitted and skimmed the article ( http://www.infoworld.com/article/07/05/25/Groups-p raise-US-broadband-data-bill_1.html ). It's not identical by any means, but it's rather similar to this story: http://politics.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/05/ 18/155231 At least, you get the idea that the definition is outdated and may be changed in the future.

That story was just eight days earlier than your submission, and to someone that skimmed both articles (me), they pretty much give the same major point. I obviously don't know why your submission would still be pending, but that's my guess at why it wasn't made a story. Hopefully that at least helps with one of your questions.

Hmm... As long as they know you're coming, let them get your groceries and have them ready when you get there. Waiting by the curb. I think this is already being done with robotic "pickers" in more of a warehouse/factory type setting with bins and conveyor belts but they also deliver. Pricey. Maybe a regular 'Kroger' type store could pay the laid off baggers to wear roller blades and do the 'picking'? I'd pay extra if I never had to set foot in the store.