Billy Bragg
We saw Billy Bragg last night in Northampton MA. He was in the States primarily to do a fundraiser for Huntington’s disease research on the 40th anniversary of Woodie Guthrie’s death. The good news is that researchers believe they are…
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 October 2007
New Zealand to ban fossil electric production
New Zealand already gets 70% of their power from hydro, wind, and geothermal, and wants to make that 90% by 2025. Thus, they are banning construction of new power plants that use fossil fuels. So, it can be done. New…
Where do giant pumpkins go?
It’s not recycling, but sure looks like fun.
Not satire
More GM tinkering: Sticking rabbit genes into poplars
No Three Strikes in Connecticut
Connecticut prisons are already filled to way beyond capacity. The governor, in response to a horrific home invasion, just revoked parole for violent offenders, something which will just make them even more crowded. Unlike California, prison officials and the guards…