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I was in San Francisco in '65, '66, '67, and '68. Built Burr Tillstrom's puppet theater for Kukla, Fran, and Ollie at WTTW, Channel 11, Chicago. Briefly taught stage carpentry at De Paul Univ. Technical Director one season at Oak Park Shakespeare Festival.
Played trumpet in many small jazz bands, Sextessence, Nova Express. Played on road tour with rock band and many union and studio gigs. Lived with the Rasta in Blue Mountains, Jamaica.
Drove millions of accident-free miles Over the Road in big trucks, 48 states and Canada.
Currently living alone, caring for four rescued animals, one of which a kitten I recently found 'helpless as a kitten up a tree', abandoned in a city park. He came down to my call, so we folded him into the family. Without someone to care for life makes little sense. All reason is born of the heart. As Maya Angelou wrote, "Love holds the stars in their courses."
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Monday, February 3, 2014
Car-to-car talk: Hey, look out for that collision! SHARE
sensible. Gov. gov is employing tech to eliminate crashes. Other kinds of crashes ought to go as well.
We cannot continue to be governed by our appetites. We've seen the paroxysms of feast and famine, epidemic and extinction too often. We're creatures of a flickering existence. Systole and diastole, inhale, exhale, night and day.
We seek a steady state.
The planet is our breadbasket-- all of us.
Poisons have no place here. Crashes can be prevented.
Car-to-car talk: Hey, look out for that collision! SHARE
sensible. Gov. gov is employing tech to eliminate crashes. Other kinds of crashes ought to go as well.
We cannot continue to be governed by our appetites. We've seen the paroxysms of feast and famine, epidemic and extinction too often. We're creatures of a flickering existence. Systole and diastole, inhale, exhale, night and day.
We seek a steady state.
The planet is our breadbasket-- all of us.
Poisons have no place here. Crashes can be prevented.
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Wednesday, January 15, 2014
What the West would look like with state boundaries drawn by culture, population, or watersheds SHARE
Powell described a watershed as "that area of land, a bounded hydrologic system, within which all living things are inextricably linked by their common water course and where, as humans settled, simple logic demanded that they become part of a community." (Larger version of map available here).
What the West would look like with state boundaries drawn by culture, population, or watersheds SHARE
Powell described a watershed as "that area of land, a bounded hydrologic system, within which all living things are inextricably linked by their common water course and where, as humans settled, simple logic demanded that they become part of a community." (Larger version of map available here).
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Friday, January 10, 2014
Dear Climate Change Deniers, Meet Australia's Wildfire-Raging, Bat-Killing, Kangaroo-Fainting, iPad-Melting Heat Wave SHARE
Australia is so hot its Bureau of Meteorology issued a special statement documenting the "highly significant" heat wave, even worse than last year's, with record-breaking 122 degree readings that necessitated adding new colors to its weather maps. It's so hot a new website, Scorcher, has been set up to track the heat wave. And walls of wildfires deemed "catastrophic" are decimating the countryside, having already hit a nuclear research facility containing two reactors. And up to 100,000 bats have fallen dead from the sky, and parrots, kangaroos and other wildlife are collapsing and dying from the heat, and the country's new conservative climate-change-denying prime minister has remained strangely mute...
Dear Climate Change Deniers, Meet Australia's Wildfire-Raging, Bat-Killing, Kangaroo-Fainting, iPad-Melting Heat Wave SHARE
Australia is so hot its Bureau of Meteorology issued a special statement documenting the "highly significant" heat wave, even worse than last year's, with record-breaking 122 degree readings that necessitated adding new colors to its weather maps. It's so hot a new website, Scorcher, has been set up to track the heat wave. And walls of wildfires deemed "catastrophic" are decimating the countryside, having already hit a nuclear research facility containing two reactors. And up to 100,000 bats have fallen dead from the sky, and parrots, kangaroos and other wildlife are collapsing and dying from the heat, and the country's new conservative climate-change-denying prime minister has remained strangely mute...
Saturday, April 20, 2013
transcript of secret meeting between Julian Assange and Eric Schmidt SHARE
Eric Schmidt, head of Google, talks in confidence with Julian Assange of Wikileaks. Pertinent, forward-looking discussion of all aspects of human information management and its opponents.
Insightful, edifying, courageous, indomitable.
transcript of secret meeting between Julian Assange and Eric Schmidt SHARE
Eric Schmidt, head of Google, talks in confidence with Julian Assange of Wikileaks. Pertinent, forward-looking discussion of all aspects of human information management and its opponents.
Insightful, edifying, courageous, indomitable.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
The Warning In Gary Webb's Death, by Robert Parry SHARE
How major US newspapers conspired in illegal war, drug trafficking and murders to deceive the American people.
The Warning In Gary Webb's Death, by Robert Parry SHARE
How major US newspapers conspired in illegal war, drug trafficking and murders to deceive the American people.
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Sunday, November 25, 2012
What Could Disappear-- by Baden Copeland, Josh Keller, Bill Marsh SHARE
Tsunamis 1500 feet high in the geological record, earthquakes, volcanoes, drought, the Great Lakes draining south-- and a nytimes graphic depiction of sea level rise in major US coastal cities. Climate change is like Cracker Jack: the surprise is inside.
What Could Disappear-- by Baden Copeland, Josh Keller, Bill Marsh SHARE
Tsunamis 1500 feet high in the geological record, earthquakes, volcanoes, drought, the Great Lakes draining south-- and a nytimes graphic depiction of sea level rise in major US coastal cities. Climate change is like Cracker Jack: the surprise is inside.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Largest Natural Disaster in US History-- Drought SHARE
While the effete dicker over trivialities and monetize society, reality gets little notice. Meanwhile, the Dept. of Agriculture has declared a disaster in 1,000 counties in 26 states.
Largest Natural Disaster in US History-- Drought SHARE
While the effete dicker over trivialities and monetize society, reality gets little notice. Meanwhile, the Dept. of Agriculture has declared a disaster in 1,000 counties in 26 states.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
wikipedia on conscience SHARE
An illuminating examination of Conscience in many cultures. Conscience is what distinguishes "conservatives" from liberals and protects liberty.
wikipedia on conscience SHARE
An illuminating examination of Conscience in many cultures. Conscience is what distinguishes "conservatives" from liberals and protects liberty.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
London Olympics is a Corporate, Militarized Lockdown -- Why Not a Games for All? SHARE
Soldiers are already on the streets. Around 13,500 are being deployed, more than currently in Afghanistan, along with tens of thousands of police and private security guards. Drones will patrol the skies over the Olympic park, barricaded behind an 11-mile electrified fence and guarded with sonic weapons and 55 teams of attack dogs.
London Olympics is a Corporate, Militarized Lockdown -- Why Not a Games for All? SHARE
Soldiers are already on the streets. Around 13,500 are being deployed, more than currently in Afghanistan, along with tens of thousands of police and private security guards. Drones will patrol the skies over the Olympic park, barricaded behind an 11-mile electrified fence and guarded with sonic weapons and 55 teams of attack dogs.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Letter from Birmingham Jail, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King SHARE
Moreover, I am cognizant of the interrelatedness of all communities and states. I cannot sit idly by in Atlanta and not be concerned about what happens in Birmingham. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. Never again can we afford to live with the narrow, provincial "outside agitator" idea. Anyone who lives inside the United States can never be considered an outsider anywhere within its bounds.
Letter from Birmingham Jail, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King SHARE
Moreover, I am cognizant of the interrelatedness of all communities and states. I cannot sit idly by in Atlanta and not be concerned about what happens in Birmingham. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. Never again can we afford to live with the narrow, provincial "outside agitator" idea. Anyone who lives inside the United States can never be considered an outsider anywhere within its bounds.
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Sunday, January 15, 2012
The Chinese Sail SHARE
Compares and contrasts the ancient Chinese Junk with the modern Bermuda Rig.
The Chinese Sail SHARE
Compares and contrasts the ancient Chinese Junk with the modern Bermuda Rig.
(1 comments)
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
FBI Says Activists Who Investigate Factory Farms Can Be Prosecuted as Terrorists by Will Potter SHARE
The FBI makes clear that the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act is not about protecting public safety; it is about protecting corporate profits. Corporations and the politicians who represent them have repeatedly lied to the American public about the scope of this legislation, and claimed that the law only targets underground groups like the Animal Liberation Front. The truth is that this terrorism law has been slowly, methodically expanded to include the tactics of national organizations like the Humane Society of the United States.
FBI Says Activists Who Investigate Factory Farms Can Be Prosecuted as Terrorists by Will Potter SHARE
The FBI makes clear that the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act is not about protecting public safety; it is about protecting corporate profits. Corporations and the politicians who represent them have repeatedly lied to the American public about the scope of this legislation, and claimed that the law only targets underground groups like the Animal Liberation Front. The truth is that this terrorism law has been slowly, methodically expanded to include the tactics of national organizations like the Humane Society of the United States.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Gifts That Say You Care, by Kristof, NYTimes SHARE
"For starters, the Web sites of the major humanitarian organizations offer alluring holiday gifts. Through the International Rescue Committee, $30 buys a flock of chickens for a needy family. At CARE, $29 gets a girl a school uniform. Through Heifer International, you can stock a fish pond for $300. With Mercy Corps, $69 can start a female entrepreneur in the sewing business." --Mr. Kristof has many links to respected organizations worldwide. Help somebody who's worse off than you this year.
Gifts That Say You Care, by Kristof, NYTimes SHARE
"For starters, the Web sites of the major humanitarian organizations offer alluring holiday gifts. Through the International Rescue Committee, $30 buys a flock of chickens for a needy family. At CARE, $29 gets a girl a school uniform. Through Heifer International, you can stock a fish pond for $300. With Mercy Corps, $69 can start a female entrepreneur in the sewing business." --Mr. Kristof has many links to respected organizations worldwide. Help somebody who's worse off than you this year.
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
This Year, Send A Care Package to 40,000 Sioux at Pine Ridge Reservation SHARE
Your contribution, sent directly to a reservation organization--even if only a single pair of socks for a child who has none--makes a huge impact when combined with many others. The reservation organizations' needs are many and change constantly so your donations can take many forms, from school, sewing, crafts, sporting, baby, and office supplies, to toiletries, clothing, Christmas gifts, holiday items, bed, bath and kitchen linens, cold weather gear, crayons and more.
This Year, Send A Care Package to 40,000 Sioux at Pine Ridge Reservation SHARE
Your contribution, sent directly to a reservation organization--even if only a single pair of socks for a child who has none--makes a huge impact when combined with many others. The reservation organizations' needs are many and change constantly so your donations can take many forms, from school, sewing, crafts, sporting, baby, and office supplies, to toiletries, clothing, Christmas gifts, holiday items, bed, bath and kitchen linens, cold weather gear, crayons and more.
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
china syndrome in progress at fukushima SHARE
Architect of reactor 3 warns of massive hydrovolcanic explosion-- radioactive debris forecast worldwide, northwest Pacific threatened with contamination, Marshall Islands already receiving tons of radioactive debris...
china syndrome in progress at fukushima SHARE
Architect of reactor 3 warns of massive hydrovolcanic explosion-- radioactive debris forecast worldwide, northwest Pacific threatened with contamination, Marshall Islands already receiving tons of radioactive debris...
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Hot Chicks of Occupy Wall St., by Steven Greenstreet SHARE
Inspiring, heartwarming, encouraging, hopeful, delightful and also beautiful women of all colors.
Hot Chicks of Occupy Wall St., by Steven Greenstreet SHARE
Inspiring, heartwarming, encouraging, hopeful, delightful and also beautiful women of all colors.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Alaska Woman Joins Protests with "Occupy the Tundra", by Yereth Rosen, latimes SHARE
A woman and her dogs "occupy the tundra"-- also "Occupy the Bering Sea" group demonstrates.
Alaska Woman Joins Protests with "Occupy the Tundra", by Yereth Rosen, latimes SHARE
A woman and her dogs "occupy the tundra"-- also "Occupy the Bering Sea" group demonstrates.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
'Occupy Central' rally may hit Rat Race, by Simpson Cheung, South China Morning Post SHARE
Occupy Wall St. comes to South China-- Hong Kong is the latest reach of the Occupy Movement, which has captured the hearts and minds of people worldwide.
'Occupy Central' rally may hit Rat Race, by Simpson Cheung, South China Morning Post SHARE
Occupy Wall St. comes to South China-- Hong Kong is the latest reach of the Occupy Movement, which has captured the hearts and minds of people worldwide.
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Thursday, September 29, 2011
Onion's Twitter Posts Draw Scrutiny, by Jennifer Preston, NY Times SHARE
Starting at 10:33 a.m., The Onion's Twitter account began spewing the fake messages that began with this post: "BREAKING: Witnesses reporting screams and gunfire heard inside Capitol building."
Ten minutes later, the Twitter account posted: "BREAKING: Capitol building being evacuated. 12 children held hostage by group of armed congressmen. #CongressHostage."
Onion's Twitter Posts Draw Scrutiny, by Jennifer Preston, NY Times SHARE
Starting at 10:33 a.m., The Onion's Twitter account began spewing the fake messages that began with this post: "BREAKING: Witnesses reporting screams and gunfire heard inside Capitol building."
Ten minutes later, the Twitter account posted: "BREAKING: Capitol building being evacuated. 12 children held hostage by group of armed congressmen. #CongressHostage."
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
Supermodels deliver (almost) naked truth about climate change, latimes.com SHARE
stripping for climate change--
message: HOT
Supermodels deliver (almost) naked truth about climate change, latimes.com SHARE
stripping for climate change--
message: HOT
