This post was written by Michael A. Grant.

• Significant gains in the development of renewal resources occurred in the past 5 years. Here's a warning not to blow the advances in wind (get it?, of course you do), solar and other alternative energies.
• A new danger for government contractors operating in war zones: increased suspensions and debarments.
• So much for non-lawyer owned law firms.
• If Richard Branson's new venture is as successful as he hopes; these new arbitration rules could come in handy. For those of you who didn't follow the links, go back: they're out of this world (sorry, that's two).
• It's OK to Laugh.