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Bully Pulpit

The term "bully pulpit" stems from President Theodore Roosevelt's reference to the White House as a "bully pulpit," meaning a terrific platform from which to persuasively advocate an agenda. Roosevelt often used the word "bully" as an adjective meaning superb/wonderful. The Bully Pulpit features news, reasoned discourse, opinion and some humor.

Monday, July 23, 2007

Watching and Smelling

(Fox News) - Officials in London have been testing a special kind of surveillance camera that can analyze exhaust fumes and record license plate numbers — opening up the door to fine owners of vehicles that do not meet emission standards.

The Daily Telegraph reports the cameras can scan 3,000 vehicles per hour — and could be used to enforce new pollution restrictions that go into effect next February — with fines of around $400/day for violators.

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