side-note: while investigating the E * Waste world news a while ago, an important California announcement was made, co-sponsored by Goodwill (established charity). SF Mayor Gavin "perfect hairgel" Newsom spoke. As a nerd and quite well read on the topic, I expected vapid or hand-waving sorts of statements at the media event. not so ..

GNewsom spoke clearly and with detail, showed contextual understanding and also on important details. I was surprised. This E*Waste and consumer-rights topic is far from settled.