-
France Is Scolded Over Care of Great Hamster of Alsace
The European Union’s highest court ruled that France had failed to protect the Great Hamster of Alsace, the last wild hamster species in Western Europe.If France can do no better than this for nature Rouseau had no models. -
Employers Spend on Equipment Rather Than Hiring
As the economy recovers, companies’ capital spending is growing faster than their spending on employees, encouraged by tax breaks and falling prices for equipment.Stagnation is not an accident, it is a goal.Mechanized plant is cheap to operate but inflexible. -
Leonard B. Stern, Creator of Mad Libs, Dies at 88
Mr. Stern, an Emmy-winning television writer, created Mad Libs as he tried to find the right word for a script.We must find a better way to discover talent. -
Defense Secretary Warns NATO of ‘Dim’ Future
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates bluntly criticized NATO nations on Friday, warning of “a dim if not dismal future” for an alliance at risk of becoming irrelevant.Nato was designed to battle The Soviet Union. It is now without a purpose. The alliance must change or die. -
The Earth Is Full
We are in denial about the severity of the climate crisis and just how big of a response is going to be needed.It is beyond it's carrying capacity. Either we reduce the load or crash.Crashing is easy but very messy. Load reduction is much harder.Load reduction involves having the death rate exceed the birth rate or more efficient living or both. These are choices I don't want to make for myself or for others. Malthus was always right.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malthus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_rent -
Politicians Behaving Well
Taking a second look at the qualities that define honorable people.Remember that these are works of fiction.We have good accounts of politics of the nineteenth century when these were written.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tallyrandhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U_S_Grant#Presidency_1869.E2.80.931877http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_M._TweedIt is a very large pool. -
Gingrich Aides Quit en Masse Over Conflicts
Newt Gingrich’s campaign imploded as his top advisers resigned, setting off a further exodus of aides and battering his hopes of a political comeback.A dramatic ending. May there be no rebirth. -
At Age 90, Philip Philip’s Tongue Is Sharp as Ever
He’s been called both a survivor of Britain’s imperial age and a national embarrassment, but Queen Elizabeth’s consort shows no sign on cutting back on his wildly offensive witticisms.It is enough that he stands up as required. He is a relict and knows it.There is no breath of scandal that I have heard. -
How Tyrants Endure
Wealthy dictators can ward off revolution; poorer ones will have no choice but to democratize.A reasonable first approximation. There is a lot of homework between my uncertainty and a solid argument.
888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888888
-
Egypt’s Economy Slows to a Crawl; Revolt Is Tested
In a region where economic woes enraged an entire generation, whether and how Egypt can fix its broken finances will be a key factor in determining the revolution’s success.I have not heard of Egyptian exports in a long while. -
In Visit to Puerto Rico, Obama Has Eye on Mainland
After five decades of cold shoulders from presidents, Puerto Ricans are primed for a presidential visit, even if it is brief and unlikely to address the debate over the island’s identity.There are many fences to mend on the way to better relations with Cuba. -
Apple Eases Rules for Publishers on Sales via Mobile Apps
Apple changed its guidelines for content subscriptions sold through its App Store after publishers criticized the original terms.The rent was too high. -
Spain Detains 3 in PlayStation Cyberattacks
The suspects may have been involved in cyberattacks on other corporate and government Web sites, police say.Press reports of disorders. I will cheer from the sidelines. -
Theresa Riley
-
In Wisconsin, Legislative Urgency as Recall Threat Looms
“Wisconsin Leaning Hard to the Right: "In Wisconsin, Legislative Urgency as Recall Threat Looms" - http://nyti.ms/mrmf9N”"They are at risk of losing their newly won majority in the State Senate as early as next month."The Republican Majority is not lasting well. I cant pass as a local so they can party without me. Again I will cheer them on.
-
-
U.S. Said to Be Falling Behind in ‘Green’ Technologies
Strong incentives in European and Asian countries have given them the lead in clean energy technologies.Our efforts on these things were killed by the Reagan administration. -
Plea Deal Struck in Classified Leaks Case
A former spy agency employee agreed to plead guilty to a minor charge in a highly publicized leak prosecution, undercutting U.S. efforts to stem leaks of classified data to the press.If the evidence is classified prosecution is very difficult. -
Citi Data Theft Points Up a Nagging Problem
Data breaches like the one against Citigroup have been occurring for years, but the financial industry has failed to prevent them.Prevention is just a cost. Remedyation looks so much better on the books. -
Syrian Forces Advance on Restive Town Near Turkey
Security forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad began operations in Syria’s northwest on Friday, with heavy gunfire reported near a flashpoint town.The price in blood is not very interesting to me.I will be fascinated by the next regime. -
You Left Out the Part About ...
The new “X-Men” film is more than a summer flick. It’s historical fiction.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-MenI have never had any patience with this mess.I have preferred tales of clever rather than tales of power.
No comments:
Post a Comment