DrumBeat: October 11, 2008

GPS could save airlines billions in fuel costs CHICAGO - A World War II-era air traffic network that often forces planes to take longer, zigzagging routes is costing U.S. airlines billions of dollars in wasted fuel while an upgrade to a satellite-based system has languished in the planning stages for more than a decade [more...]

Date: 2008-10-11 13:14:59

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Gran Turismo Online Contest Winner at the Drifting World Championships!

Hey, all you racing fans! A month ago, pro drift and rally racer Tanner Foust put out a challenge to find the fastest racer in the US ... _S Taking home the glory and fame this time around was Gregory Russell, who posted the best lap time ... Championship, where the skies were cloudy with smoke from the southern California fires as well [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 17:37:47

Of War, and Tent Hospitals

Via Andrew Sullivan, I came across this snippet from Jeffrey Goldberg: I saw Sally Quinn, an adjunct member of my Torah study group, last night, and she had a smart idea: Why not erect a massive tent hospital in Sderot, staff it with Israeli army doctors, and treat the Palestinian wounded there? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 16:18:20

Clueless in Gaza

Since we were already arguing about the Middle East, I thought I'd devote a special section of this week's posting to the Gaza outbreak, still under way as I write. Here it is. Even though all the usual suspects, the Judophobes, the diplomats, the gullible liberals, say that what Israel is now in Gaza is wrong, it really is wrong [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 11:31:41

Israeli forces enter Gaza City neighborhood

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Israeli ground troops battled Palestinian militants in the streets of a densely populated Gaza City neighborhood early ... . 27 to end years of Palestinian rocket attacks on its southern towns, and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert ... from here. But we don’t know how long we’ll be safe in my brother’s home,” Mussa, 35, told [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 13:58:36

U.S. POWs during the Korean War by Li Onesto

Dandelion Salad by Li Onesto Global Research, September 3, 2008 A July 2, 2008 New York Times article, “China Inspired Interrogations at Guantánamo, ... by the U.S. and the Soviet Union. The U.S. imperialists saw the southern half of Korea and the puppet regime they installed there as a major element in their plans to contain and perhaps wage war [more...]

Date: 2008-09-05 22:06:08

Since the mule just saved your life do you think you could buy him some food?

Lou the mule alerts Tenn. woman to house on fireWed Jan 7, 9:26 am ET AP – In this image from video from WTVF - NewsChannel 5, ... into his owner’s heart with a New Year’s warning that her rural Tennessee home was on fire.Jolene ... get out of the house before it burned down.The Southern Standard in McMinnville reported Solomon [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:44:07

Cheyenne Diner: Saved (again!) and moving to Alabama

The Cheyenne Diner on a rainy April 2008 night, just days before it closed. That neon might shine again in Birmingham, Ala. ( ... proud that I located a couple that value the diner’s architectural and cultural history ... , who could not be reached for comment yesterday, had said he plans to build a residential [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 09:16:52

Rerouting Travel Plans

It’s not technically last-minute – I’ve changed full itineraries right up to the day of departure before – but two weeks before I was scheduled to fly to Ethiopia, I decided to change directions and go to Southeast Asia instead. In fact, I’m leaving this morning! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 14:40:08

Hamas at the Tipping Point

For those of you just in from outer space, Israeli air strikes began against Hamas, a militant Islamist group, ... machines at home: An arranged truce was broken by Hamas militants six months ago in order to poke a stick into Israel’s eye. Southern Israel, including the small coastal city of Ashkalon, were [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 20:24:33

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Morning Mix: Jeremy Piven's Illness Revealed Headlines: More details on the "mystery illness" that forced Jeremy Piven to leave Broadway's " ... have been called to Brangelina's L.A. home, where they transported an elderly man to the hospital ... Button")... The Brangelina brood plans to spend Christmas in Paris. Directing Developments: Stephen Chow [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 12:42:05

"I Felt Like I Was In A War": Pro-Hamas Violence Plagues France

What kind of "peace movement" is this?There's been a series of disturbing attacks on the Synagogues of France, ... . First, from Strasburg and Paris:Molotov cocktails were thrown against a private home serving ... -be arsonists from completing their intended plans. Even smaller French cities are not being spared [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 14:44:00

Stein and Browne Popularize the Un-Merger

One big California question in the wake of the Marc Dreier scandal is on its way to being answered: How will L.A ... . When the Southern California litigator walked into his office, the sign over the receptionist read “Browne Woods ... now to play that kind of ball again, even with Stein and Kahan, who are looking for a new home [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 02:40:39

Why We All Need To Keep A Watchful Eye On What Is Happening In Greece

In view of Greece’s EMU membership, the availability of external financing is not a concern, but the correction of cumulating indebtedness could weigh appreciably on growth going forward. While the risk of transmitting vulnerabilities to the euro area is very small reflecting Greece’s small relative size, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 15:01:19

Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy

It was an epic journey from Edinburgh in the icy north to the heat of the southern hemisphere, and involved planes (14 hours), buses (nine hours) ... , all told)– but here I am, at home and hot. And very happy.My children and animals and household ... been waiting for my children to leave home so I can ‘go travelling’. If the temperature isn’t the reason [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 17:12:00

Beyond Vietnam

Just read it. (Or listen.) Beyond Vietnam -- A Time to Break Silence, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered 4 April 1967, at a meeting of Clergy and Laity Concerned About Vietnam at Riverside Church in New York City You can also click here to listen to Dr. King delivering the speech and download an MP3 file to replay any time [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 21:58:58

In Depth: The Great Ocean Walk offers an intimate look at how climate change may be affecting Australia (By Christy Harrison )

Having grown up in California’s Bay Area, I know this terrain well: winding two-lane coastal road, ocean far below, steep hills threatening mudslides at every turn. Eucalyptus and pine rustle under partly foggy skies; rain forms sheer curtains dividing one clear expanse from the next [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 13:05:40

Bush set to say farewell to the nation

President George W. Bush’s farewell speech is more than a goodbye to the nation that elected him twice. It is his last chance in office to define his tumultuous presidency in his own, unfiltered terms - a mission that will keep his fire burning even after he fades off to a quieter life. Bush will say goodbye to the country Thursday night [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:53:39

A Trans Political Reflection And Goodbye To 2008

The New Year is upon us and it’s time for both reflection and looking ahead. It’s been a truly uplifting and historic year for us. We worked on and witnessed America elect its first non-white male President ever, Barack Obama! For the transgender community, we actually had a very active hand in participating in and seeing this come to fruition! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 00:18:00

Decor - Green Home Moving Sensation Wins California&;039;s Highest Environmental Honor

Who would have thought house moving can be as stressful on trees and landfills as it is on the old marriage? ... . Hard-to-recycle, colored plastic bleach bottles from your laundry room and other unwanted ... , we just grind them up and make new ones." In addition to the containers, Brown makes green packing [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 09:00:00

Just dirt but a lot of hope

Have you found anything ? He spoke so ernestly that I felt compelled to give a serious answer. Absolutely, see this black stain in the clay, Well, that's what left of a 1607 fort wall.... maybe from James Fort. Really ? Silence for a moment. Then the man's companion said- You mean that's all there is ? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 11:37:00

2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt, Part One [Jalopnik Reviews]

I managed to drive nearly one thousand miles across Texas in a 2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt without running over a cow, ... plain as seen in movies actually shot in Southern California. We've got three of the ten largest ... metropolitan area, Dallas relishes its wealthy, conservative status. It's home to billionaires, 15 [more...]

Date: 2008-07-15 16:30:00

For some, inauguration a time to reflect, not work

Asante Bradford gave his bosses nearly three months notice that he would not be at his desk on Jan. 20 ... as a liaison to the entertainment industry. He plans to watch the festivities at home with friends. People ... that would allow that they stay home and celebrate in their own ways,” said Neal, who plans to watch [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 01:01:08

Mining Action Alert

Action Alert: Ask the Ecuadorian Government to Protect Human Rights During Upcoming Anti-Mining Demonstrations The Ecuador Solidarity Network, ... this month were met with police violence in the Southern provinces of Azuay, Loja, Zamora Chinchipe ... . The CONAIE is also protesting government plans to drill for oil in the Yasuni National Park [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 14:31:01

DrumBeat: August 29, 2008

Oil's Trouble Spots At a time of rising dependence on oil and soaring gasoline costs, the potential for supply disruptions for this vital resource and the stability of energy-rich regions pose major concerns. While disruptions can happen anywhere along the supply chain (New Scientist), certain areas are particularly vulnerable [more...]

Date: 2008-08-29 14:10:48

Today in Palestine! ~ Headlines January 10, 2009 ~

15th day under attack: death toll in Gaza reaches 811, journalists attacked by army fire(10 Jan) On Saturday afternoon a new Israeli shelling killed seven civilians from the same family, sources in the Gaza reported. Doctors said that an Israeli missile was fired from an Israeli unmanned drone at a grocery store in the northern Gaza Strip [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 01:25:00

Why We All Need To Keep A Watchful Eye On What Is Happening In Greece

In view of Greece's EMU membership, the availability of external financing is not a concern, but the correction of cumulating indebtedness could weigh appreciably on growth going forward. While the risk of transmitting vulnerabilities to the euro area is very small reflecting Greece’s small relative size, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 14:08:00

DrumBeat: December 1, 2008

A Shore Thing? Why Offshore Wind Power Will Likely Struggle Offshore wind power is the Holy Grail of renewable energy: It’s clean, abundant, ... and leadership can still make a profound difference! Factors close to home dictate 'fair' oil price ... of view. Oilpatch spending plans soften CALGARY [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 13:48:47

Breaking News - Political Commentary

U.S. Could be Facing Debt 'Time Bomb' This YearBy Lori Montgomery - The Washington Post / MSNBCInvestors' thirst for American securities could finally be quenchedWASHINGTON - With President-elect Barack Obama and congressional Democrats considering a massive spending package aimed at pulling the nation out of recession, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 13:25:00

Interesting snapshot of war at Day 4 of Israeli response to a 3-year rocket barrage

The IDF is mulling a suspension of the ground operation if Hamas stops rockets launching against Israeli civilians and property ... , the security Cabinet will also be asked to consider various plans for a ground invasion, the defense ... the bombardment began Saturday. Israel also hit security installations and the home of a top militant [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 16:33:00

Destocking Hurts Pernod in the Holidays

Pernod Ricard released a trading statement today on its first half sales results, saying overall sales performance was “satisfactory and in line with our expectations.” Organic net sales growth was around 5%. On the whole, said the company, holiday sales “went well” with most emerging markets enjoying continued strong growth ( [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 21:06:06

Chronic Illness = 75% of Health Care Spending

Fighting Off Depression By PAUL KRUGMAN - The New York Times“If we don’t act swiftly and boldly,” declared President-elect Barack Obama in his latest weekly address, “we could see a much deeper economic downturn that could lead to double-digit unemployment.” If you ask me, he was understating the case [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 12:15:00

What I’m Getting Wednesday

Okay, I’m about to throw up with the sycophant way the media is treating Obama. They are fawning over him like he is the second coming and until he walks across a swimming pool; I’m assuming he is just a man.As much as possible I get black Americans and other non-whites being ecstatic about him being elected President, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 05:01:00

Isaiah, Bloomberg, Larry Jones

Isaiah's The World Today Just Nuts "Princess Brat's Big Plan" went up yesterday and I know you will enjoy it as much as I did. And Rebecca reminded us all not to forget Kat's "Kat's Korner: The really best of Janis Ian"This is from Nicholas Johnston and Andrew Harris' "Burris Expected to Be Seated in U.S. Senate This Week (Update5)" ( [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 04:00:00

Virgin Galactic signs spaceport lease

Posted 1/04/2009 11:58:00 PM As expected, Virgin Galactic signed a 20-year lease agreement with the state last week that locks the company into ... the facility will actually be built.The company says it plans to locate its world headquarters in New ... and has cemented New Mexico as the home of commercial space travel,” Gov. Bill Richardson said in a [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 06:58:00

Senseless

.fullpost{display:inline;}Everyday no one is spared by reports about children killed by preventable diseases, natural calamities, traffic accidents, military and rebel operations and criminal elements who continue to roam the streets even after they were identified by witnesses as the main culprit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 23:29:00

DrumBeat: November 26, 2008

Russia’s Comeuppance Any international economic crisis afflicts different countries in different ways, but an unfortunate few experience every painful dimension of it. In the current crisis, Russia is confronting virtually all the negatives at once--sharply declining export earnings from energy and metals, [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 13:53:17

Ambitious Solar Plans in France

The following guest post was written by Tom Standing, a "semi-retired, part-time civil engineer for the City of San Francisco ... MW solar thermal plant in Arizona. In this post, Tom examines France's ambitious solar plans ... to a completely decarbonized model: each home, company, and community will produce its own energy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 14:42:51

Old Devil’s Lake Bouldering Photos: The Keymaker (V11?)

repeat and subsequent downgrade of Walk Of Life. AllClimbing is currently running a poll on what your favorite brand of climbing shoes is ... up. Steve has some better pictures posted of the hard problems at Devil’s Lake that I was talking ... , not all the bouldering on the West Bluff at Devil’s Lake is spread out and hard to find.  A short [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 14:17:47

1932 Bonus March - Re Patton; MacArthur; Eisenhower, etc.

The most notable domestic use of Regular troops in twenty years of peace happened in the nation’s capital in the summer of 1932. Some thousands of “Bonus Marchers” remained in Washington after the adjournment of Congress dashed their hopes for immediate payment of a bonus for military service in World War I [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 22:09:45

2008 Year In Review

Before I can write about my 2009 goals, I simply must wrap up 2008. Since the year I found out that Ryan was coming (2001) ... her feelings about anything, was quietly making plans to trick us later in the year.We spent a good deal of time at the cabin, interviewing new management companies, since our old one dropped [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 05:14:00

Sudan's Lost Boys Pursue Olympic and American Dreams (interview with Dominic Maurice)

Virginia Mitchell and Charlton Breen of the Michigan Darfur Coalition (MDC) recently sat down for an interview with Dominic Maurice ... in the village of Chukueum in Southern Sudan. Chukueum was a beautiful village surrounded by mountains. Our family lived on a farm. My father was a teacher, while my mother stayed home to tend to our house [more...]

Date: 2008-08-15 01:40:06

You Mean I Have to PAY to Drive Here?

Before my life as a military spouse, I was born and raised and grew up in California.  Not Northern California, either.  The part of California where most people live - in various towns back and forth between the coast and the Central Valley.  I started life as a military spouse with all sorts of pre-conceived California notions [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 15:22:10

DrumBeat: September 5, 2008

U.S. highway fund crushed by cutback in driving NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- An unprecedented decline in driving will deplete the federal Highway Trust Fund by the end of September prompting the government to ask Congress for an $8 billion emergency infusion Friday. Gasoline sales are crucial to maintaining the nation's highway infrastructure [more...]

Date: 2008-09-05 14:22:45

AN EYE FOR AN EYELASH: THE GAZA MASSACRE.

As the war on Gaza continues without an end in sight, with the Israeli politicians and the IDF's military elite having lost all reason and humanity ... 1 On March 24, 1999, an emotional Tony Blair appealed to the House of Commons and to the people ... catastrophe.” Blair described the emergency: “Let me give the House an indication of the scale [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 08:50:56

Zionists in America, A to Z

I hope it's okay with Malooga and Bernhard at MofA, but I'm posting this entire piece. It's very, very long, and you'll probably need to spend some hours both reading it and following its links... but this is the essential information we all need to master in confronting the racist and malignant movement known as Zionism [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:16:00

National Parks Travel: We See a National Park in Your Future

You would think that a country like China would certainly have its share of national parks, but apparently not so much ... in a southern area of the Xiaohinggan Mountains right at the source of the Tangwang River. The region is home to the most pristine example of a Korean pine forest in Asia and also boasts more than [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 20:14:55

bourbon barrel volumes. Let's look now at some standard US beer measurements. For ease of conversion, many breweries measure their annual output in case equivalents, that is, as if everything the brewery produced were in cases of 24 12-ounce bottles. One case equals one case equivalent. The jargon acronym is CE. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 03:21:11

Daily Dose: 09/25/08

» AsianWeek Market Report » U.S. Nuclear Warship Arrives in Japan Amid Protests » Campus Commemorates 1968 Student-Led Strike » New Asian American Studies Program at Indiana University » Mar Endorsed by Cyclists, Rides the Richmond to Celebrate » Chinese Americans Celebrate China’s National Day » Call to Sign Mortgage Reform Bill » David [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 00:21:48

Weekly Roundup - January 13 Edition

Welcome once again to another edition of the "Weekly Roundup." This Tuesday's edition is pretty long. It reminds me of the good old days... A time when the paperboy would deliver that huge Sunday paper full of nothing but advertising specials right into that cold puddle of mud at the bottom of your driveway [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 16:15:00

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