William Ruddiman, one of the early paleoclimatologists —a climate scientist who studies climate in ages past– is the father of the hypothesis that bears his name: that mankind began changing … [Keep reading >>]
Krugman departs from the strictly economical to look wealth powered viciousness straight in the face.
The last time a Democrat sat in the White House, he faced a nonstop witch … [Keep reading >>]
Very important front page article in the NY Times by Jad Mouawad and Barry Meir on the enormous, deep-drilling and pumping platforms far out at sea — unknown to most … [Keep reading >>]
This hurricane season is predicted to be fairly intense. Earl is the first named storm of the Atlantic season to show promise of justifying that prediction. Rain and wind are … [Keep reading >>]
Through the 57 member states of the Organization of the Islamic Conference and telethons held in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, some $1 billion has … [Keep reading >>]
The predictable character trait of most Republican candidates and their vociferous supporters is their shamelessness, or perhaps its their pathology. After 8 years of supporting George W Bush’s policies … [Keep reading >>]
“New numbers confirm what the sweaty brows of Northeasterners have been saying for months: The summer of 2010 was a record-breaking scorcher.
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Frank Rich in his Sunday NY Times piece follows up on Jane Mayer’s exemplary article in the recent New Yorker — tugging aside the curtain that hides the big funders … [Keep reading >>]
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Sponsored by KPFA radio, Alameda County Arts Commission and others…. … [Keep reading >>]
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Sponsored by KPFA radio, Alameda County Arts Commission and others…. … [Keep reading >>]
Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York City, has from the beginning of the Muslim community center tempest been eloquent in defense of the right to build it and against the … [Keep reading >>]
I didn’t have a chance earlier in the week to post this account of the 11 day traffic jamb in China. Apparently it’s finally broken up — but with few … [Keep reading >>]
