The bad news is that 250 million years ago, global warming almost killed the planet. ‘Through the darkest days, the planet was a barren wasteland. Ocean circulation, so vital to our modern climate, had shut off. Huge algal blooms sucked the seas dry of oxygen. Poisonous hydrogen sulfide built up to lethal concentrations in the […]
Archives for October 2008
US Soldier Killed in South; Provincial Elections Bill Passes Presidential Council
Shiite guerrillas deploying a roadside bomb killed a US soldier in Amara. Iraq’s presidency council approved the enabling legislation for provincial elections scheduled early next year. The council had shot down the first such bill, in part over the question of how the disputed oil province Kirkuk would be dealt with. Aljazeera English interviews former […]
The Non-Debate
It was not a debate. Just as television in prime time has been largely emptied of drama and innovative comedy, with a few exceptions, in favor of empty-headed “reality shows,” so the political debates have mostly been gutted. Judging “how the candidates did” is rather like weighing in on the wittiness of the libretto of […]
Iraqis Blame lack of Political Progress for Bombings
Al-Hayat reports in Arabic on the aftermath of the horrific bombings on Thursday at Shiite mosques in Baghdad that left 26 persons dead and dozens wounded. Wa’il Abd al-Latif, an independent member of parliament saw a relationship between the bombings and the sources of the recent political tension that have not been resolved. One of […]
Palin Pads Resume Again: Didn’t Actually Meet British Ambassador
Sarah Palin BUSTED!! Forced to apologize to British ambassador for lying about participating in “talks” with him that never actually took place! “In an answer to questions about her foreign policy experience ahead of tonight’s make-or-break vice presidential TV debate, her aides listed numerous contacts with foreign officials – including Britain’s ambassador to Washington, Sir […]
22 Killed in Iraq Attacks; Bombings at Shiite Mosques Kill 12, Wound 40;
Guerrillas detonated two big bombs in Shiite areas of Baghdad on Thursday morning, killing 12 and wounding 40.They were striking at Shiite worshipers celebrating the end of the month-long Ramadan fast. Many Iraqi Shiites observed the Eid al-Fitr on Thursday in accordance with the ruling of Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani. There were also 6 persons […]
Palin: Raped Women must bear Child
Palin explains that she thinks women raped, even by their fathers, should be “encouraged” to bear the child. Although Palin says she doesn’t want to send anyone to jail for having an abortion, the policies she advocates would do just that. She has already admitted that she wants justices and judges to be appointed on […]
Palin on Hamas; Sort of
The Young Turks ask if Palin’s answer on democracy in the Middle East suggests that she supports Hamas: Asked by Couric about what to do when democratic elections result in the coming to power of parties, such as Hamas, with which the US has problems: Palin: “Especially in that region we have got to protect […]
Cole in Sarasota for Veterans & FCAN
Just to let my Floridian fans know that I’m speaking in Sarasota, Florida, on Saturday evening, Oct. 4, for Florida Veterans for Common Sense and Florida Consumer Action Network. Tickets: Minimum suggested donation is $10. Call Julian Koss (941) 923-9280 or go to the FCAN web siteWhen: Saturday, October 4, 2008, 7:00 PMWhere: 2896 Ringling […]
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