“Globally, 2010 has been the warmest year since records began over 130 years ago, the ten warmest during that period all falling within the last 12 years. The warmer atmosphere … [Keep reading >>]
“A new human rights initiative may be the stuff of which peace is made.
“The Satellite Sentinel Project is an unprecedented effort led by Not on Our Watch (an advocacy group … [Keep reading >>]
Oh boy, this idea will travel like dead-skunk-in-the-road smell right across the Atlantic in no time at all. Look for the GOPeas to introduce it within days of taking over … [Keep reading >>]
I gave, and received, this year a notable reminder that the cultures of the Middle-East — Iranian, Arabic, Turkish– have more to offer than the headlines would suggest. Tablet and … [Keep reading >>]
Glen Greenwald was on CNN Monday night, “debating” Fran Townsend, once George W Bush’s Homeland and Security adviser and now a regular CNN contributor:
If one thinks about it, there’s something … [Keep reading >>]
From Wunderground:
The remarkable Post-Christmas blizzard of 2010 has ended for the United States, as the storm has trekked northeastward into Canada. The blizzard dropped epic amounts of snow during its … [Keep reading >>]
Following David Brooks lead, I’ll break my rule and post links to his column just once a year. Actually two columns, in which he posts links to, and comments about, … [Keep reading >>]
Forgive me if I don’t see the economic sense of selling State buildings to private investors in order to lease them back in perpetuity. Governor S thinks it’s a great … [Keep reading >>]
“More than 150 years ago, the British introduced a law in India designed to check rebellious natives. In 2010 this law has been used by an independent India to check … [Keep reading >>]
“As our economy continues to sputter, one little-noticed industry has been booming for a while now: energy efficiency. The sector is hiring like crazy — a fact that speaks volumes … [Keep reading >>]
As last year, the climate change deniers are chortling into their snugglies: If we’re warming (like the commies claim) why is it so cold? Why has there been … [Keep reading >>]
Outside Barcelona Town Hall, the Christmas crib takes pride of place on the cobblestones.
Mary, Joseph and the shepherds are all gathered around the baby Jesus in his manger, as loudspeakers … [Keep reading >>]
