Geldof: I don't like Mondays or Live Earth

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Sunday May 13, 2007 · 5:02 PM PDT

2007/05/13 · 17:02

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He's such a bashful guy, that Bob Geldof. If he's going to take on Al Gore's Live Earth, let's hope his heart's in the right place.

Get this:

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Sunday April 22, 2007 · 4:55 AM PDT

2007/04/22 · 04:55

While in Italy last week, I snapped nearly a zillion paperless digital pictures and not a single tree was harmed. They're all pretty great, but this one's special and it's just for you. Consider it an unusual, original Earth Day card.

At first glance this photo may make you wonder: Did she accidentally bump her camera while, ahem, taking care of business? Well no, this is not the case. Perhaps even more disturbing to consider is this: I was in a stall in the Academia Gallery in Florence (host of Michelangelo's David) and desperately hoping that the cute little fake shudder sound my digital camera makes wouldn't make the woman in the stall next to me wonder what the heck is going on next door.

whoosh....round and round we go...

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Thursday April 05, 2007 · 7:25 AM PDT

2007/04/05 · 07:25

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Big deal you say. What's 15 inches? When I go to the beach, I'll just have to sit a foot closer to the parking lot, that's all. No biggie. Well, if that's what you're thinking, I almost hate to spoil it for you, but you're in for a rude awakening. Yes, that's Boston to the left--before and after a 15 inch sea level rise. ouchie. If I could photoshop, I'd stick a big red star in the middle of the blue and label it "you are here.".

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Saturday March 31, 2007 · 5:43 AM PDT

2007/03/31 · 05:43

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After several press releases, various heads up and the many giddy emails I've received, it's clear that the Patrick Administration has just undone a bit of ugliness of the Romney Administration by adding The Commonwealth of Massachusetts' long overdue stamp of approval to the Cape Wind project. There are still several hurdles to clear and some of them more daunting than this one, but as a scandal per day unfolds in Washington, perhaps energy prudency will have a shot there too.

The Grown-ups-in-charge report from the front page of today's Boston Globe on the flip...

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Friday March 23, 2007 · 10:07 AM PDT

2007/03/23 · 10:07

R.E.M. performed the cover of John Lennon's #9 Dream for an Amnesty International concert called "Instant Karma: The campaign to save Darfur". Believe me, you'll recognize it when you hear it. Incidentally, "Ah! böwakawa poussé, poussé" doesn't translate into any known language but came to John Lennon in a dream. This never stopped me from feeling its meaning and singing along. You can hear it for free via Youtube (on the flip) or plop down a dollar with iTunes where all proceeds will benefit the cause. I strongly suggest the latter. Good weekend!

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Sunday January 07, 2007 · 6:25 AM PST

2007/01/07 · 06:25

Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting I am so close to this story and to Wenham Lake that I'm swimming in them. Not literally of course, as that would be illegal, but I do get flummoxed trying to tell the tale of this storied lake without launching into an epic telling of the adventure.Today's Boston Globe story sums it up pretty well starting with the happy ending but does touch on the past abuse and recovery around Wenham Lake. This gorgeous lake currently sustains 80,000 Mass residents and was once so pure that it was literally fit for a queen. Sadly, it fell victim to greed and neglect becoming contaminated with waste laden with such delicacies as arsenic, mercury, and chromium.

I've been meaning to type out the amazing epic adventure back story, so now is as good a time as any. Don't expect a Grisholm-esque legal battle or a regulatory victory. This is much better! What you'll find here is a riveting story, amazing history, star power, unsung heroes, and one kick-ass world-class formula fueled by 100% PEOPLE POWER!

Join me.

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Friday December 29, 2006 · 8:26 AM PST

2006/12/29 · 08:26

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The sweet smell of success today, is replacing the usual smell of nitrous oxide and the more odious stench of the Bush Administration's Orwellian environmental policy. This case hasn't gotten much press, so I thought I'd give it a boost. Like the Mass et al v. EPA case (and this 10,000 strong EPA mutiny), it clearly illustrates how far astray the EPA has traveled from it's purpose of environmental protection under the Bush Administration. The Bush Administration may still ask for a review by the full appeals court, but for now, let's just chalk one up for those of us who enjoy a little summer breathing.

Hold your breath and count to 17...

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Wednesday November 29, 2006 · 7:23 PM PST

2006/11/29 · 19:23

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(shared from T&P)

I've been so busy reading the latest about the Mass et al v. EPA case here and elsewhere, that I began to wonder how the good folks at EPA must feel about this. Well, thanks to memfromsomerville's diary, "Holy Heating, Batman: 10,000+ EPA folks sign petition", I now know. It seems that good folks, likely demoralized by the policy coming out of this administration, are rebelling and we ought to recognize it. I doubt this petition is accidentally timed with the Mass et al v. EPA case either, so on the flip let's take a look at both...
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Saturday November 25, 2006 · 7:46 AM PST

2006/11/25 · 07:46

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From today's Washington Post, Energy Firms Come to Terms with Climate Change. The fat lady is singing a new tune today: Exxon Mobil is contemplating dropping funding to climate skeptic think tanks and here is Shell Oil's take:

"We have to deal with greenhouse gases," John Hofmeister, president of Shell Oil Co., said in a recent speech at the National Press Club. "From Shell's point of view, the debate is over. When 98 percent of scientists agree, who is Shell to say, 'Let's debate the science'?"

Could it be that consensus has been reached? Did the climate change policy fat lady sing at last?

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Saturday November 11, 2006 · 6:25 AM PST

2006/11/11 · 06:25

It's a great time to be a woman, even if you're not. Maureen Dowd's column today is just the analysis for which I've unsuccessfully searched since Tuesday. Tune in--it's important. Her column, "Drapes of Wrath", which is FREE again today, features political trend analysis so sharp that you could use it to shave your legs. It opens:

The new Democratic sweep conjures up an ancient image: Furies swooping down to punish bullies.
Angry winged goddesses with dog heads, serpent hair and blood eyes, unmoved by tears, prayer, sacrifice or nasty campaign ads, avenging offenses by insolent transgressors.
This will be known as the year macho politics failed -- mainly because it was macho politics by marshmallow men. Voters were sick of phony swaggering, blustering and bellicosity, absent competency and accountability. They were ready to trade in the deadbeat Daddy party for the sheltering Mommy party.

Cartoon explanation and more on the flip... Read More

Blood Sport MA-Gov

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Saturday October 14, 2006 · 6:20 AM PDT

2006/10/14 · 06:20

Originally posted in bits and pieces at Truth & Progress:

Offering us a little more insight into their own role in the political gutter game of yesterday (click here for the backstory and video & transcript of Deval's phenomenal response), this morning's Boston Globe had this to say:

The Globe received an anonymous two-page document last week describing the criminal case. The Globe immediately verified the rape conviction and Sigh's residence in Massachusetts and then checked with the sex offender registry to determine if Sigh had fulfilled a requirement to register.
The Globe inquiry prompted state officials to notify Sigh that he had failed to register, but the editors decided against publishing a story after finding no relevance to Patrick's record or qualifications.

We are woefully predictable creatures. I predict you will join me on the flip for more... Read More

Is Organic Milk Next?: A Soccer Mom Looks Ahead

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Saturday September 23, 2006 · 9:23 AM PDT

2006/09/23 · 09:23

Also served up at Truth & Progress

First a confession. I shop at grocery stores. My organic salads are "triple washed", cleverly named, and neatly packed in plastic bags. Life is busy and this works well for me as I try to prepare nutritious meals for my family while running a business and getting everyone to where they need to go. Although some statistical perspective is certainly in order with this spinach scare, why, oh why, are these microscopic terrorists targeting the good so-called "Superfoods"? As I commented in Orangeclouds115's diary,"The Poop on Spinach", with the worries about e-coli in spinach I now unfortunately view all bagged vegetables with the same level of suspicion. I wonder if statisticians are working overtime trying to determine if it's more dangerous to eat a superfood or take your chances with a candy bar.

Milk on the flip... Read More

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