NUCLEAR BOMBS CAN CAUSE GEOMAGNETIC STORMS
Over on spaceweather.com is this interesting recap of the impact of Starfish Prime, a 1962 low orbit nuclear test.
Month: July 2021
Roberto Calasso, Renaissance Man of Letters, Dies at 80
In the NY Times: Roberto Calasso, Renaissance Man of Letters, Dies at 80 A Florentine by birth, he was a polymath as an author and publisher (Kafka, Verdic philosophy, Greek mythology) who reached a wide international readership. In “The Art of the Publisher,” his reflections on his decades in publishing, Mr. Calasso was diffident about … [Read more…]
Yep, it’s bleak, says expert who tested 1970s end-of-the-world prediction
In the Guardian, Yep, it’s bleak, says expert who tested 1970s end-of-the-world prediction, A controversial MIT study from 1972 forecast the collapse of civilization – and Gaya Herrington is here to deliver the bad news
Aderrall-addicted, twice-divorced, serial-bankruptor,
A comment from ARS TECHNICA which I really like: they’ll even claim a draft-dodging, formally-liberal, Aderrall-addicted, twice-divorced, serial-bankruptor, daughter-curious, porn-star-buying, real-estate huckster, C-list scripted ‘reality’ show host, scam university running failed vitamin salesman is the best President they’ve ever had the chance to vote for – and they’ll try to murder members of Congress to … [Read more…]
Paul Auerbach, pioneer of wilderness and disaster medicine, dies at 70
In a Washington Post obituary, accomplishments and life of Dr. Paul Auerbach, pioneer of wilderness and disaster medicine, are detailed. Even with his extensive training in medical emergencies, Dr. Auerbach was unprepared for the devastation he encountered when he volunteered to travel to Haiti to care for victims of the earthquake that struck the Caribbean … [Read more…]
Joe Manchin – The Democrat blocking progressive change is beholden to big oil.
The Democrat blocking progressive change is beholden to big oil. Surprised? The Guardian – Alex Kotch 20-JUL-2021 Joe Manchin owns millions of dollars in coal stock, founded an energy firm and Exxon lobbyists brag about their access to him. Republicans fund raise on his behalf
FIP
I am reading an article in the Atlantic – “What Will Happen to My Music Library When Spotify Dies?”. I do use some music streaming services and there is one which I think is an exceptional value, because it is free. I first heard of FIP while living in Switzerland. A friend of ours who … [Read more…]
1969 Greensboro uprising
While correcting the texts for the San Bernardino Sun, 24 May 1969 on the California Digital Newspaper Collection, I came across a couple of pages full of articles on the various incidents occurring at that time on college campuses across the country. There was mention of strikes at UC Riverside in solidarity with student strikers … [Read more…]
the most influential racist you’ve never heard of
In an obituary today in the NY Times describes the life of William H. Regnery II, “Buzzfeed called him ‘the most influential racist you’ve never heard of.’ ” It is interesting to me as I’m wondering of late who the people are who are bankrolling the alt-right, other than the Murdoch and Koch families. Here … [Read more…]
Nazis, fear and violence: when reporting from Berlin was dangerous
In the series of Guardian Retrospectives, this popped up and due to my current reading in this era in Europe and Russia, it stands out as a good example of the times. Nazis, fear and violence: when reporting from Berlin was dangerous Read it and let me know if you think there is a parallel … [Read more…]