Sexism
eriposte at The Left Coaster has a gut-wrenching list of some of the ways sexism is slathered on Clinton’s campaign. I knew it was bad, but I’ve been trying to maintain my sanity. I didn’t realize it...
View ArticleMore Sea Squirts
What can I say? I love these things. These are some new friends I recently met at Point Dume near Malibu. During very low tides, such as we had at the end of December, you can just wander around...
View ArticleClinton vs. Obama: no contest
I have a confession to make. I’m moving away from the Democratic dogma that says we have two fine candidates, and either one will be a great President. I no longer think so. There’s a disconnect...
View ArticleLess heat, more light: solving the energy crisis
The planet’s big problems relate to energy. Using it is warming the planet. Getting it is causing wars. Running out of it will end in poverty and famine. Now that we’re getting closer to the...
View ArticleCut by taxes
You’ve noticed how the media take out the Democratic candidates, one by one? First Edwards. (Gawd! He gets his hair cut? Who ever heard of such a thing?) Now Clinton. (Such an unfeeling crybaby.) Then...
View ArticleBaby you can drive my car
What’s not to love? (Via Wired.com) (Well, to be absolutely honest, I’d still rather have an Aptera…. )
View ArticleThis alien planet we live on
There’s so much we don’t know about this third planet from the Sun that living on it is a good practice run for when we find other new worlds. This just blew me away: (Science via Ars Technica) [A]...
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