A highly progressive move from a progressive radio network
Pacifica caught illegally shorting pensions of KPFA’s union workers .
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 November 2011
As usual, California budget deficit much higher than expected
Who could have ever predicted that the projected California budget deficit for 2012-2013 would be much higher than previously assumed? Sadly, this is just the same old tired scenario. In a desperate attempt to balance the budget, Sacramento makes hugely…
Maybe the Luddite Fallacy isn’t a fallacy any more
The Economist explores how automation and technology is replacing jobs. Unlike previous eras when such disruptions did indeed create many new jobs, this time the robots and bots may be self-perpetuating. And the jobs they are replacing are ones previously…
Plastic bottle house in Nigeria
The bottles are filled with sand, and mud and cement is used. The resultant house is bulletproof, fireproof, and maintains a 64 degree temperature year round
Joan Jett – Bad Reputation (Coney Island, July 14, 2011)
The Runaways knocked down a whole lot of doors for women in music. Joan Jett has been touring and playing for 36 years now. And she’s still got it. I’ve always liked her music and her spirit.