Category: World
10 August, 2009 (03:21) | Current Events, World | |
All right. This actually sounds reasonable. More importantly, it appears to be easy, doable, and inexpensive compared to the economy-killing and power-grabbing schemes the likes of Al Gore & Co. have come up with.
From the UK Telegraph:
‘Cloud ship’ scheme to deflect the sun’s rays is favourite to cut global warming. Excerpts:
Ships with giant funnels which [...]
4 August, 2009 (17:07) | Current Events, World | |
This was a nice finesse.
N. Korean leader reportedly pardons U.S. journalists
I’ve always been reasonably appreciative of the current foreign policy. Sure, I have complaints, but then I did during the Bush administration, as well. Do keep in mind that foreign policy isn’t a high-priority interest of Obama, himself, which is why Mrs. Clinton was a [...]
29 May, 2009 (22:42) | Current Events, World | |
We suck.
I just read this article from Pravda. Now, anyone over 35 will recall when Pravda was the mouthpiece of the Soviet Union. Well, no more. Just read this latest Op/Ed from the former Reds. What kind of world do we live in when the Russians, through Pravda no less, can lecture us on “the [...]
23 April, 2009 (22:43) | Family, Life, People, World | |
I spent the better part of Earth Day pounding down the symptoms of a nasty little cold with all the chemicals I could legally and prudently ingest.
Needless to say, I have recently taken to embracing Earth Day by championing my passion for the planet’s greatest resource. I wish not to diminish the efforts all the [...]
14 August, 2008 (18:08) | Current Events, World | |
Did I mention something about Authenticity v. Perfection???
I post this without further comment:
Controversy Over Chinese Gymnasts’ Ages Clouds Gold-Medal Win
UPDATE: I read this, as well, from Bela Karolyi, Romanian gymnastics trainer who is working commentary for NBC. Here’s an excerpt:
“They do good gymnastics and are a good service for the sport,” he said of the [...]
12 August, 2008 (21:54) | Current Events, World | |
The ChiComs are clueless idiots.
I have heard numerous stories about how the Communist Chinese government has been working to ensure a ‘perfect’ Summer Olympic games: ordering half their traffic off the roads, shutting down production plants and seeding clouds to improve the local atmosphere; instructing citizens on what types of clothes to wear and how [...]
3 August, 2008 (16:49) | Travel, World | |
I’ve been home a couple of days now and have finally sorted myself out.
Very fun trip. I’ll gladly tell of my adventures if you are interested.
30 July, 2008 (05:23) | Travel, World | |
Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Italy…
Still going…
24 July, 2008 (05:15) | Travel, World | |
Landed in Luxembourg. Drove to Germany.
Great place, Germany. Beautiful countryside. Great food. Great beer. Heidelberg Castle and the Necker River are STUNNING. Photos to follow.
I have travel notes. I’ll post more when I’m back home. Gotta go. More stuff to do!
Das gut.
22 July, 2008 (17:17) | Travel, World | |
I’m on the runway in Philly sitting in a 767 headed for Zurich. US Airways flight 710.
I’ll drop notes as I can.
Blue skies, folks.
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