Monthly Archives: November 2007
“Kora” Episodes Now All Available on Special Web Site
It took a while but I’ve finally loaded every episode of “Kora: Tibet and the Trail of Truth” on the web site player. The Brightcove interface is so amazing and great-looking that it’s almost a pleasure to do all the … Continue reading
Reversal of Misfortune: Australia Loses in Climate Change vs. Nuclear War Scenarios
One of my favorite films of all time is the screen adaptation of Nevil Shute’s post-nuclear war novel “On the Beach.” I’ve actually used it as the basis of describing how the world will die from global warming. But there’s a … Continue reading
Depression in Utah: Cause Questionable but Cure Conclusive- Nature
Utahns sit alone in their living rooms with the lights off trying to understand how this reddest, whitest, American, western, family value-conscious, pro-Bush, pro-war, Republican, fossil fuel-loving state could be the most depressed in our tenuous union. This is not a … Continue reading
Efflu-vision: King, Nourse TV Anchor Farewell Orgies Show Media’s “What’s In It for Me” Attitude
For those of you around the world who don’t watch Salt Lake City TV news (I hope that’s all of you), those of us who live here have just suffered through a nauseating, month of ratings-hyped efflu-vision to two veteran anchor people whose … Continue reading
Texas Town Learns to Love Wind, Renewable Energy
Great story about a former cotton-growing community that has made the transition from non-sustainable agricultural regimen to renewable power producer. Now, that’s the kind of independent and imaginative attitude that America is capable of and must adopt on a mass scale … Continue reading
Salt Lake Tribune Again Shows Courage, Vision in Stand on Renewable Energy
Another editorial in the Trib today says Utah needs to “reevaluate” its use of coal for power. Coming from the most popular newspaper in the state, that’s pretty strong. Problem is, Utah’s Republican majority legislators can’t read. Or they can’t put … Continue reading
Canadian Pipeline Fire Latest Accident to Raise Oil Prices
Get ready for even higher oil prices. This latest accident in Canada pushed prices up $4/barrel to $95 yesterday. Throw in a couple more tanker accidents and we’ll be lining up at the pump again soon. I remember the great Arab … Continue reading
Utah- Driest, Most Republican, Religious State is Also Most Depressed; It Ain’t Just Marie Osmond
Coincidence? Probably not. Look at Marie Osmond, who’s now on suicide watch after losing in the finals of “Dancing with the Stars.” I’m very surprised to find out about the high rates of suicide, despression and other attitude disorders in … Continue reading
Greenify Your Home for the Holidays
Here are some interesting tips on making holiday consumption a little less conspicuous. FYI: I will spare you the annual lecture on fake Christmas trees- for another day or two.
Bush Regime Reversals on Endangered Species: Admit Corruption
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it lifted endangered status for seven species based on political influence not scientific or environmental research. I posted about this systematic corruption more than a year ago in my campaign against the anti-environment campaign of … Continue reading
