Ron Martino

Recent Activity

February 11, 2008
Ron wrote Albany to Boston by High Speed Train
Rather than fiddle with existing train lines to add capacity and help reduce vehicle traffic I think we should build a new high speed train line down the middle of the Mass Turnpike. The two govern... Read More 
February 7, 2008
Ron wrote Stimulus Package via College Endowments?
One good way to stimulate the economy voluntarily would be to ask the endowments and charitible trusts to step up their percentage spending this coming year. Most spend far less than they make in p... Read More 
February 4, 2008
Ron wrote Perverse energy incentives for renters and appartment owners
There's a lot of energy costs left on the table because the incentives in the rental apartment business are all wrong. If the tenant pays for heat and cooling, the landlord has no incentive to i... Read More 
February 4, 2008
Ron wrote A political and economic theory of "Localism"
Isn't it possible and desirable to help intensify 'localism' even while accepting the benefits of globalism? Like the US federal separation of powers, states rights under federalism, etc., should w... Read More 
February 4, 2008
Ron wrote Is Gardening an art form?
Food and/or flowers - roses, backyard veggies, a well planted arbor, herbs in the rock garden? Read More 

About Ron Martino

Chemist by training, marketing and sales career in high tech, now retired and engaged in environmental activism at the local community level.