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BS's and MS in math, chemistry, and geology. Have worked in rad con, chem labs, environmental monitoring, and education. Spent 2 years with research lab developing methods for remediation of contaminated sites (organic solvents and biological warfare agents). Have taught math and science in public and private schools, as well as college and university. Have experience in custodial services as a fall-back profession: when we no longer need educators, we will still need custodians.
Science is a passion. Music is the window.
Sunday, February 21, 2010 Social Distortion Is Still Appropriate (1 comments)
Some things just don't change. The best thing is to embrace them and make them your own. . .
Thursday, November 5, 2009 Mormon humor (1 comments)
Nailed 'em on Colbert Nation. . .
Saturday, September 26, 2009 Just another Health Care story? (1 comments)
The public can impact insurance companies. Take a moment for one case and maybe browse a few others.
Sunday, August 16, 2009 Something's happening here (6 comments)
Somethings disappear, some are re-posted. Does anyone else notice?
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 Afghanistan and Pakistan: Forever War (7 comments)
The Beast of 1981 revealed the horrors of a tortured soviet invasion. In 2008, Filkins documents the US in Afghanistan and Iraq. Now with the book in paperback, Filkins talks of the Taliban in Pakistan.
Sunday, June 28, 2009 Honduras Coup not News??? (7 comments)
Honduras, the poorest country in Central America, woke up to a coup that removed President Zaleya from power, flew him off to Costa Rica, and provided the lives of the middle and upper class of Honduras with possible pleasant options. . .
Monday, February 23, 2009 Dark times welcomes Changeling into home
Released to theaters last fall, now available on dvd, this true story delivers dark trauma with unexpected hope.
Sunday, February 22, 2009 Heartland Institute hosts global climate change conference: was it ever really a crisis?
Next month, the Heartland Institute will be hosting their annual conference on global climate. They have host of scientist, managers, writers, and economists scheduled to talk. These would seem to be a proud list of educated individuals -- albeit smokers, meat-eaters, and 1st world travelers. . .
Monday, January 19, 2009 I'm right! You're wrong! Off to Lalaland (3 comments)
We have honed our adversarial role. We are skilled debaters. But argumentation defines differences. When do we refine our similarities?
Monday, January 19, 2009 Crossing barriers; Opening doors (1 comments)
Sharing our similarities through music short circuits the analysis of differences and communicates our connections.
Saturday, January 17, 2009 Child Instructs UN on Our Future (1 comments)
If you haven't watched this plea to our governments take 5 minutes now.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008 Pseudonym and sketchy bio require special review at OpEd (12 comments)
Here at OpEd, submitting links is now an editing issue limited to "known individuals." The new look seems to have come with a new philosophy.
Sunday, December 21, 2008 Celebrate the the Solstice! Celebrate the Light! (2 comments)
The shortest day, the longest night -- no surprise that we have celebrated the lengthening of the day throughtout our history.
Monday, December 8, 2008 Washington Post: Wasn't Quite the Change We Pictured (1 comments)
"it's easy to wonder whether convention has triumphed over change -- and centrists over progressives. . . So with these hawkish, Rubin-esque, middle-of-the-road picks, has Obama abandoned the folks who brought him to the dance? "
Saturday, November 1, 2008 Election News Misdirects Attention of Public (2 comments)
The election is big news with all the entertaining episodes of hate, vote tampering, good and bad behavior. It can be so entertaining that the public ignores news of other problems and concerns.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Does the new debt mean our Spring "rebate" + interest?
The math has been tickling my neck and I can't quite reach it. So I'd appreciate a little help understanding -- no kidding here. I really am asking for clarification.
Monday, August 11, 2008 Oil vulnerable as OPEC supply cushion thins: Iran | Reuters
The OPEC output jumped during May, June, and July to close to their current maximum. This coincides with a drop in demand by the biggest consumer, the US. Developing countries are increasing their oil demand and China is expected to have huge demands for any foreseeable future.
Saturday, August 2, 2008 When war goes corporate
There has been a number of articles and entries about whats happening with privatizing certain government functions. This article, i thought, was particularly well presented. . .
Friday, August 22, 2008 British Court rules on MI5 Involvement in Torture
If the US has tried to keep the public and the world uninformed about the use of inhumane treatment and torture, this British court case could open opportunities for international sanctions. So why isn't this making headlines here? OpEd, where are you???
