Um, a 23 year old smoking pot is not news
An Olympic swimming star gets photo’ed taking a hit off a bong and it makes worldwide headlines? A non-event, you ask me.
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 February 2009
Violent unrest rocks China as crisis hits
Bankruptcies, unemployment and social unrest are spreading more widely in China than officially reported, according to independent research that paints an ominous picture for the world economy. Europe and Russia are also experiencing mounting protests. It seems likely that protests…
The fall Of Pajamas Media and the future of the blogosphere
Jamie at Intoxination on right wing blog network Pajamas Media closing its doors. I really think the left side of the blogosphere should pause for a minute and think before dancing on the Pajamas Media grave. Pajamas Media was the…
How tidal power works
This short animation from Greenpeace explains the basics. Electricity can be generated when the tide is coming out or in. Plus, unlike wind or solar, tides are steady, you know exactly when the power will be generated.
Protests in Russia now too
Photo: AFP/GETTY The Telegraph reports that not only have serious protests started in the east of Russia, there are signs of mutiny in Putin’s own government Key quote: Subordinates have begun openly to defy Mr Putin, a man whose diktat…