Tsunami-trashed house, but her cat survived

They’re sending in the big dogs. Benghazi celebrates

I’m conflicted. Yes, Qaddafi is as repulsive and vicious as they come, his son is an elegant sociopath, and they are trying to exterminate their own populace. And imagine, if you will, how the beseiged rebels will feel when the first wave of fighter jets are seen streaking towards them in support. This is [...]

Japan hospitals almost out of water and food

The BBC (live coverage) just spoke with a woman in a hospital in the quake area. She and her elderly mother were trapped in their home for three days with almost no food. Finally, she carried her mother on her back to a hospital.

The hospital has patients in the floor in the lobby and [...]

Polizeros radio tonight. 8:30 PDT

Japan and nuclear power, Petraeus’ testimony and “Why isn’t Bahrain like Libya, Interventionists?”

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Steve Jobs personal email to employees in Japan

To Our Team in Japan,

We have all been following the unfolding disaster in Japan. Our hearts go out to you and your families, as well as all of your countrymen who have been touched by this tragedy.

If you need time or resources to visit or care for your families, please see HR and [...]

Hubris of technology and human error: Do we need a new nuke in Fresno?

During the 2010 Senatorial Race in California, one of the Republicans running was Chuck Devore. I am so glad that he did not win. He is yet again one of those who will back up their policy with whatever number makes their case look better. In a facebook comment this week, Devore attacks environmentalists and [...]

Selling your lawmaker on eBay. Randy Miller interview

Randy Miller, founder of the Utah League of Independent Voters, got so fed up with his state senator that he put him up for sale on eBay as a fundraiser for ULIV. That’s when the fun began.

“The action caused a small stir in the local press, the Independent political blogosphere and on Twitter, and [...]

Concept car. The wheels contain wind turbines

And it weighs a mere 770 lbs. More at Gas 2.0.

Elvis and Darlene Love

Handsome Dick Manitoba interviewed Darlene Love of the Crystals “He’s a Rebel” fame on his Sirius radio show recently. After the Crystals, she was much sought after for session work.

She was thrilled when she got to work with Elvis, and said he loved Black gospel. In fact, before he was famous, he told her [...]

Yen moves staggeringly fast against dollar

This could be because companies with assets in Japan are selling everything and converting to yen to pay for damage and clean-up. Or it could be a dazed and confused currency market about the jump the tracks. Whatever the cause, some traders just got disemboweled. This move happened in just ten minutes. Anyone short [...]