The global warming credit card is maxed out
On the anniversary of testimony to Congress that first brought the term “global warming” to public light, NASA scientist tells Congress we’re in some serious trouble.
We only have now
So I’m on the last day of a conference in Portland in my old home state of Oregon. I try not to miss Oregon since I am now a Nevadan, but sometimes it feels like coming here is like sending an alcoholic to a bar. There are so many things about Portland that I think…
It’s heating up
“People say, ‘Well, if they don’t care, why should I care?’ I say, ‘If I don’t care, why should anyone care?’” That’s one of my favorite quotes. It comes from a Bouncing Souls song (“Joe Lies”). It’s sort of like my mantra against apathy. How can I expect someone else to care if I don’t?…
Happy Friday: Fair Trade edition
Your morning coffee, my choco-holism, the pretty flowers on the secretary’s desk … fair trade can touch it all and do a lot.
Distracted by sparkly objects
Marching for the Dream Act: march @ 3 p.m. Friday, May 23 on Eastern in front of Valley HS. Reason-based musings on using public transportation and, you know, changing your lifestyle because of rising gas prices. I really like NYT writer Andrew Martin’s food-related articles. And when I say food, I mean the food chain,…
4 minutes to save the world
I’m addicted to the new Madonna song. Hey — sometimes when things are tough all you can do to keep from falling apart is get a little silly. But seriously, it’s an interesting idea, too. Sometimes it feels like there isn’t enough time or enough power for one person to make a difference. While it’s…
Reaching out into the ether
So I’ve been wrestling with whether or not to talk about this on the blog, but I think it’s worth a shot because if anyone can offer me some tangible help … well, it would mean a lot. Recently, I found out my 35-year-old cousin has cancer. She’s always been in basically good health and…
Liquidation
Seems like a good time to air-out the old in-box, before these things fall off the desk completely … The Las Vegas water grab sucks. But this says it much better. The Clinton campaign is turning into Monty Python’s Quest for the Holy Grail “black knight” scene — it’s just a flesh wound! Thanks Gleaner!…
Low-carbon diet
How far are you willing to take your effort to stem climate change and help the planet? The Bon Appetit Management Company has created the first Low Carbon Diet Calculator, which evaluates everything you put in your mouth based on its carbon footprint. The idea is to quantify how your food fuel is impacting the…
Hurray for feminist happenings!
Get GORGEOUS Wednesday, April 30. The Women’s Empowerment Network and Chocolate Mommi Mafia are collaborating to put on an evening of hip-hop and spoken word performances by local women at the Icehouse Lounge. Includes performances by The Conscious Daughters, Lady LUST and more. Starts at 7 p.m. And on May 1 you can combine two…
The Sin City Siren 