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Twitter as Emergency Broadcasting Network?
When the Tsunami struck SE Asia, killing huge numbers of people, I was struck by how poorly information flowed in that region. Scientists viewing pacific ocean irregularities seemed to be alarmed,...
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COOL IT: The Movie
Climatic clear thinker Bjorn Lomborg strikes again with a new film, “COOL IT”, based on his book of the same name. Blog post: coolit-themovie.com Lomborg’s points, which suggest we need to address...
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What do I want for Christmas? General Artificial Intelligence.
If you are interested in artificial intelligence (or even just philosophy) you’ll enjoy the discussion over at Neurdon.com and Ieee Spectrum about new computer chips that many researchers believe are a...
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Climate Change Projected Impacts from IPCC 4
As the climate debates continue we see an interesting – and familiar – pattern. Even as most now claim to accept the premise that “disaster is looming”, few are willing to take the steps needed to...
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Global Warming Effects … Continued
Thanks to the blog Skeptical Science and my pal Waqidi for pointing out a great chart comparing positive and negative effects of Global Warming with study citations. Positive stuff on left,...
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Never attribute to conspiracy that which can be adequately explained by...
A clever but mildly alarming cartoon movie is making it’s viral rounds on the interwebs. I think it’s a Tea Party hit piece. My son asked my to watch and comment. As usual, you get more than you...
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Obama Tucson Memorial Speech Transcript
(As Prepared for Delivery) To the families of those we’ve lost; to all who called them friends; to the students of this university, the public servants gathered tonight, and the people of Tucson and...
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$700,000,000,000 and all I got was this lousy T-ax shirt?
Everybody knows that – regardless of temporary bailout advantages – long term Government spending cuts are imperative to restoring the economy and restoring US prosperity. The two big ticket items in...
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Saigon 134 Pho at Pho Le
Saigon 134 Originally uploaded by JoeDuck Ho Chi Minh City / Saigon is home to some of the best soup in the world. Here at Pho Le we enjoyed some really good Pho along with the owners shouting at each...
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Vietnam Week 2 – Please Pass the Chopsticks!
Charley’s Vietnam Through Feb 6 lunch 053 Originally uploaded by JoeDuck I’m posting more at www.TravelandHistory.com but wanted to check in here as well. Trip going very well so far thanks to our...
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Halong Bay Feb 12 172
Hanoi Airport to Halong Bay Feb 12 172 Originally uploaded by JoeDuck halong bay cave system
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Hanoi Vietnam – Imperial Citadel UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hanoi Vietnam – Imperial Citadel UNESCO World Heritage Site Originally uploaded by JoeDuck Hangin’ in Hanoi at the Imperial Citadel, Hanoi Flag Tower. Even though we arrived during the closed hours of...
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Hanoi Vietnam – Imperial Citadel UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hanoi Vietnam – Imperial Citadel UNESCO World Heritage Site Originally uploaded by JoeDuck This is the central portion of Hanoi’s Imperial Palace. Closed but they let us in so we have great pictures of...
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Pho Duc Tomb in Hue, Vietnam
Halong Bay or Hue, Vietnam Originally uploaded by JoeDuck This was one of the most impressive architectural monuments we’ve seen so far, though it was amazing how much decay has set in since...
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Hanoi to Hue, Vietnam
Hanoi to Hue, Vietnam Originally uploaded by JoeDuck Hue, Vietnam Pagodas are getting smaller every day
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Halong Bay, Vietnam
Halong Bay, Vietnam Originally uploaded by JoeDuck A tragic boat accident happened yesterday at Halong Bay only a few days after our visit. Twelve died when a boat sunk – one very similar to the one we...
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Sa Dec Table Tennis Club, Vietnam
Charley’s Vietnam Through Feb 6 lunch 136 Originally uploaded by JoeDuck This is a picture from early in the trip, where Hai’s teacher set us up to play with the Sa Dec Vietnam Table Tennis Club in...
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Table Tennis in Thailand
Hoi An to Bangkok Feb 20 144 Originally uploaded by JoeDuck After some great Table Tennis in Saigon and Sa Dec Vietnam, Charley and I were having trouble finding online information about Table Tennis...
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Convenience or Sustainability?
In affluent societies like the USA we often use extra energy (usually in form of fossil fuel) to create convenience. We run errands in our cars rather than walking, we travel long distances by...
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Tax burden by income level and “Shut up or cut!”
The tax debates always intrigue me, mostly because few of the people who are discussing things have much of a clue about the facts. You hear all kinds of specious talking points – the most...
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