MID

I just read a great article about an Australian inventor that has created a windmill that extracts water from the air. A very doable technology that the federal government has be handing money out hand over fist for development for some thirsty troops in Iraq.

Beginning Jan. 1 rates for residential customers will rise two percent and not the original four percent originally proposed. So, maybe we could all watch a bit less TV or stop using things we don't need like washing machines, hair dryers and irons. Sure, we might all be dirty, wrinkled and have really jacked up hair, but our wallets will still be full.

Our buddies at The Modesto Bee are reporting today that the city council will discuss MID rate hikes during their weekly session tomorrow night. Business customers could see increases of 15 percent and residential customers could see increases of four percent.