A collection of ideas, letters, opinions, and inspiration. On freedom, on Generation X, modern society, the ethereal dance of the unconquered mind (ok, that's the name of a photo exhibit in San Jose, but it's nifty sounding), the Democratic Party, how much rock and roll and the web will fuel activism, things worth chronicling, things we can improve, and the future.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Whole Foods Be Ripping People Off
Any trip there and one knows it. Now it's verified. Good for Mike Feuer.
There should be worse penalties for this.
Here
There should be worse penalties for this.
Here
Monday, June 23, 2014
Elf: the 30-mpg Hybrid Bike (thought a Volt was cool!)
Pretty neat ride: many families could use one of these. Video here
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
How to combat the tightening grip of inequality around the globe - PBS Newshour
Link "It accelerated, to the point where it was becoming a very serious social, political and practical issue, besides the ethical and moral underpinning."
"...for every 1 percent that inequality grows, you will have a drop in growth of about 0.2, 0.3 percent. That means a more unequal society will grow less, and inequality becomes an obstacle to growth in and of itself. Second, the problem is not just a question of income. It’s also a question of inequality of opportunities, inequality of access to health services, inequality of access to education, inequality to access to employment opportunities."
"Main remedies are activation policies, meaning get services in the governments that will get the people who are unemployed or seeking for employment with the job opportunities.
"...for every 1 percent that inequality grows, you will have a drop in growth of about 0.2, 0.3 percent. That means a more unequal society will grow less, and inequality becomes an obstacle to growth in and of itself. Second, the problem is not just a question of income. It’s also a question of inequality of opportunities, inequality of access to health services, inequality of access to education, inequality to access to employment opportunities."
"Main remedies are activation policies, meaning get services in the governments that will get the people who are unemployed or seeking for employment with the job opportunities.
This is not being done enough. The United States spends one-fourth of what the rest of the OECD countries spend on this particular service....
Second, skills, education and skills. There’s a big mismatch between the skills and what the market is demanding....
Third, use a tax structure and use a budget in order to support companies that may be providing jobs or better opportunities."
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Chomsky: Obama Determined To Demolish Our Civil Liberties | The Daily Caller
Chomsky: Obama Determined To Demolish Our Civil Liberties | The Daily Caller
NSA and the surveillance culture gone too far, unconstitutional. Beyond Orwell.
Chomsky's concern and disgust are well-founded, and well-articulated.
We should not be standing for this shit.
NSA and the surveillance culture gone too far, unconstitutional. Beyond Orwell.
Chomsky's concern and disgust are well-founded, and well-articulated.
We should not be standing for this shit.
Monday, June 2, 2014
A Role for G-7 in Global Warming Battle - NYTimes.com
A Role for G-7 in Global Warming Battle - NYTimes.com
Yes. There are several things the G-7 could do. Moving hydrofluorocarbons to the Montreal Protocol, sanctions against G-7 countries not adhering to cuts, finance the agreed Green Climate Fund, or ALL the ABOVE and carbon taxes and hard caps.
“We have the technology to transition to a low-carbon economy,” Mr.
Pachauri said, “and the pathways along which we can move toward that
goal. We can make that transition without imposing an unacceptable
burden on the global economy.”
Yes. There are several things the G-7 could do. Moving hydrofluorocarbons to the Montreal Protocol, sanctions against G-7 countries not adhering to cuts, finance the agreed Green Climate Fund, or ALL the ABOVE and carbon taxes and hard caps.
“We have the technology to transition to a low-carbon economy,” Mr.
Pachauri said, “and the pathways along which we can move toward that
goal. We can make that transition without imposing an unacceptable
burden on the global economy.”
India Building Solar Canals, Producing Clean Energy, Slowing Evaporation
Here. India, getting smart and jumping from 3rd world country to the lead, fast.
https://www.facebook.com/IFeakingLoveScience/photos/a.456449604376056.98921.367116489976035/567817239905958/?type=1&relevant_count=1
https://www.facebook.com/IFeakingLoveScience/photos/a.456449604376056.98921.367116489976035/567817239905958/?type=1&relevant_count=1
Sunday, June 1, 2014
EPA to Announce New Power Plant Regulations Monday
Here like, we haven't done this already? These industries have to clean up their act.
For public health and climate protection, we can't keep giving them a polluting free ride.
One could have sympathy for the asbestos industry too, but only for so long.
For public health and climate protection, we can't keep giving them a polluting free ride.
One could have sympathy for the asbestos industry too, but only for so long.
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Sunset, Venice 12/20/2012
I've been thinking some about the Winter Solstice, the Mayan end of the 30,000-year-cycle on 12/21/12.
What if in fact the world did end? Even though this probably will not happen, to live consciously it is honest for us to take a bit of an inventory.
Am I happy with how I've lived my life? (Yesterday, I thought mostly yes, with some areas for improvement, as below.) Are there changes I would make?
Would I have tried to forgive those that were hostile or disappointing to me?
Would I spend more time with those I loved the most, telling them that, feeling that more?
Would I be happier, grateful for what I have, what I've experienced, the joy, the beauty in this world?
Maybe the answer is yes to all of the above.
So this time can serve as a point of rebirth for all of us. If we think about it.
Because somewhere along the line I realized I think maybe mankind deserves it. !
The way we are killing each other, killing the planet.
How selfish we are, and snotty to those around us. Petty, competitive. Why is this? Do we have to behave this way? (I say no, it greatly detracts and misdirects energy from the full-time celebration in which we could engage, the great multi-cultural, multi-rhythmic dance we can sustain here.)
Maybe God or the Great Universe is fed up, and will pull the rug out from under us.
Don't think I can say we could blame Him/Her/It.
But it probably won't happen. (Probably not! This time.)
Still we are finite on this ride.
It is a time to think, am I happy with how I've lived my life?
Hopefully most of us can say yes.
For the part of us that have a little worry, a little sadness....
This is the time to be present.
This is the time to be the person you want to be, that can die at peace, that can hope to every day be able to look yourself and the Universe in the eye and say, how beautiful, smiling, and thank you. Let's do that.
What if in fact the world did end? Even though this probably will not happen, to live consciously it is honest for us to take a bit of an inventory.
Am I happy with how I've lived my life? (Yesterday, I thought mostly yes, with some areas for improvement, as below.) Are there changes I would make?
Would I have tried to forgive those that were hostile or disappointing to me?
Would I spend more time with those I loved the most, telling them that, feeling that more?
Would I be happier, grateful for what I have, what I've experienced, the joy, the beauty in this world?
Maybe the answer is yes to all of the above.
So this time can serve as a point of rebirth for all of us. If we think about it.
Because somewhere along the line I realized I think maybe mankind deserves it. !
The way we are killing each other, killing the planet.
How selfish we are, and snotty to those around us. Petty, competitive. Why is this? Do we have to behave this way? (I say no, it greatly detracts and misdirects energy from the full-time celebration in which we could engage, the great multi-cultural, multi-rhythmic dance we can sustain here.)
Maybe God or the Great Universe is fed up, and will pull the rug out from under us.
Don't think I can say we could blame Him/Her/It.
But it probably won't happen. (Probably not! This time.)
Still we are finite on this ride.
It is a time to think, am I happy with how I've lived my life?
Hopefully most of us can say yes.
For the part of us that have a little worry, a little sadness....
This is the time to be present.
This is the time to be the person you want to be, that can die at peace, that can hope to every day be able to look yourself and the Universe in the eye and say, how beautiful, smiling, and thank you. Let's do that.