This is a decent article explaining why some of my patients are losing their healthcare coverage through Tenncare. Tragic, tragic, tragic.
- Cliff.Heegel
"One of the longer pieces that Tom has blogged in some time and it’s really good to see him go en fuego on such an important topic. Dr. Barnett puts the costs of playing the Russo-Georgian War ( and/or demonizing China. Some out there would like to do both!) in an unthinkingly “feel good” way as throwing away most of our gains from winning the Cold War. The Russians, meanwhile, demonstrate that there is no monopoly on strategically shortsighted hotheadedness by having bellicose generals issue aggressive bluster that alienates all of Russia’s neighbors and makes our job of rounding up diplomatic support in Europe about ten times easier. That was a complete gift ( and also an example on how events can start to spin dangerously out of control). The Core comes with competing rule sets …The same would be true for a Russia that militarily subdued the Baltics or Ukraine. When you re-introduce war into situations where the Core has collectively said to itself, “We think we’ve got this one in hand for the"
- Cliff.Heegel
from Bookmarklet
I thought this zenpundit.com post was good in explaining the yin-yang of the US-Russia-Georgia dilemma.
- Cliff.Heegel
www.peakoilblues.com blog » Do You Have a Panglossian Disorder? or Economic and Planetary Collapse: Is it a Therapeutic Issue? - http://www.peakoilblues.com/blog...
"EAST END FARMER'S MARKET BIKE RIDE East End Farmer's Market Bike Ride - Midtown to Downtown MemphisEast End Farmer's Market Bike Ride -A five mile, leisurely ride to the Downtown Memphis Farmer's Market. -Bring your backpack, baskets, & panniers. -Buy local produce using sustainable transportation. Saturday Mornings at 8:30am Meet at Cooper St. & Madison Ave"
- Cliff.Heegel
from Bookmarklet
"Envisioning a world of $200-a-barrel oil As forecasters take that possibility more seriously, they describe fundamental shifts in the way we work, where we live and how we spend our free time."
- Cliff.Heegel
from Bookmarklet
Brain Cells Related To Fear Identified, Paving The Way For More Effective Treatment Of Post-Traumatic Stress And Other Anxiety Disorders - http://www.sciencedaily.com/release...
"Brain Cells Related To Fear Identified, Paving The Way For More Effective Treatment Of Post-Traumatic Stress And Other Anxiety Disorders"
- Cliff.Heegel
from Bookmarklet
"California to shame the owners of gas-guzzlers Guy Adams, Independent As if sky-rocketing petrol prices weren't already hurting them enough, the drivers of America's fleet of Hummers, monster trucks, and gas-guzzling SUVs are about to suffer sustained public humiliation, courtesy of the green lobby. The state of California has announced plans for all new vehicles to carry "global warming" stickers next to their number plate, giving car owners - and their fellow motorists - an instant assessment of their carbon footprint. Under the scheme, which became law this week, a "global warming score" and "smog score" of between one and 10 will appear on green information labels. The higher each score, the more environmentally friendly the car. In the short term, authorities hope to help consumers choose vehicles with low carbon footprints. In the longer term, it is designed to turn SUV driving into a social taboo on a par with smoking cigarettes."
- Cliff.Heegel
from Bookmarklet
"07/08/08 - Breaking News: Free Speech Under Attack Today House Republican Leader John Boehner issued a statement indicating that Democrats are seeking to quash the right of Members of Congress to have free speech. According to the statement, the Democrats are looking at restricting Member content on websites outside the house.gov domain. Congressman Culberson is quickly becoming a "real time representative" by posting on Twitter.com, where he sends regular updates from the House floor and the halls of Congress, and on Qik.com, where he films and posts video updates on the Internet. This new technology allows him to bypass the mainstream media and shine sunlight into the darkest corners of Congress. If the Democrats strong-arm this rule, he would no longer be able to use these websites and our fundamental right to free speech will be taken away. The following is Mr. Boehner's statement: I’m writing to alert you to an attack on free speech that is making its way through Congress. This attack, which"
- Cliff.Heegel
from Bookmarklet
This is a good summary, I think, of the possibilities for the early years of a transition to a lower energy culture. I hope we are civilized as the culture gradually browns out. Or, we could end up like the folks in the film, Children on Men.
- Cliff.Heegel