From cow patties to building materials
It’s sterilized, odorless, and could replace sawdust in production of particle board.
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
Month March 2007
Dead pets: capitalism at work
MenuFoods knew their pet food was deadly – and shipped it anyway Short-term greed and utter unconcern for anything but profits, as usual, trumps the public good. After receiving complaints that animals were dying, MenuFoods ran tests of the pet…
The heaviest amends
A bedrock part of the 12 step Alcoholics Anonymous program for getting sober and staying sober is making amends, admitting faults and transgressions. Step 8: Make a list of all persons we had harmed and become willing to make amends…
California tells New Century to halt business
Fannie Mae has stopped buying New Century mortgages too. Thus, the second-largest subprime mortgage company has self-destructed, leaving thousands in financial peril. One hopes that those who apparently just made shit up as their Ponzi scheme collapsed will spend the…
Redoing the billboards
Pro-coal-mining billboard in Australia gets altered so the truth comes through. Photo from Rising Tide Australia, who are mobilizing against more coal plants. Tip: Life of Riley