Some of the best American cities are in the Midwest. Chicago happens to be my favorite city in the US, and Minneapolis, Kansas City, and St. Louis can hold their own. And even Cleveland—I’ve only been there once, downtown during a 4 hour layover, but the architecture was beautiful, the people friendly, the history everywhere. [...]
Unless you’re completely apathetic, it’s painful to see what’s going on in Iran. What was once one of the world’s most powerful and important powers is now a tragedy. Years of plundering by the shahs’ regimes, and the rigidity and incompetence of the Islamic Republic has left this nation of over 70 million in economic [...]
Okay, having worked and lived in Silicon Valley, I really hate that term. I know what it means, but it ranks up with cliché’s such as “Don’t go there,” “Do you have the bandwidth,” “I’m so over it,” etc. So I bring it up because there’s a debate going on as to what is better [...]
Sorry PETA, but dogs make great pets. They are wonderful at so many levels. They teach kids responsibility and time management, they guard the house (the stats show you’re less likely to be burglarized if you have a pooch), they keep you company without conditions, and they may even be beneficial for your health (blood [...]
Funny of the week: I went to a “Green” event last night, and was surprised at how good it was. People were friendly, there were folks from all walks of life, and people were normal. Even the vegans were nice. There was a table where one could put his brochures and business cards. And then [...]
The more I read about biofuels, the more I’m dubious. Yes, I do sometimes salivate over the thought of having a Mercedes fueled by used french fry oil, but maybe it’s the smell that’s more appealing. It would be nice if plants once thought of as weeds could produce high octane fuel at low impact [...]
Every Tuesday night when I put out my trash cans, I’m clench my teeth when I see the amount of trash that’s going to end up either in the Inland Empire or South Central—or wherever LA’s garbage ends up. (more…)
Last month I mentioned that the future of alternative energy could hinge on investment from big oil. Well, it’s certainly looking that way. (more…)
As this site grows, I will have to add a “wacky” news section . . . with all the issues circulating out there, we have to have some fun–even if it’s at my–or other’s expense. Now, when it comes to animals, I’m close to the bleeding heart crowd. I hardly have a perfect record: I’ve [...]
Do you want to know where you can recycle the packaging for your new iPhone? Gavin Newsom’s got the answer for you! Well, if you live in San Francisco . . . (more…)