Tuesday, June 1, 2004

Where are the real chemical weapons? David Isen says Scatt Oddams knows 10:41:39 PM    comment []  trackback []

Lowering the bar [AlterNet]: A new report [PDF] released from Good Jobs First this week shows that Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, has received more than $1 billion in economic development subsidies from states for its stores and distribution centers. I've never understood that lame excuse for economic development 'strategy' that consists of cities/counties/states competeing to see who can grovel lower and give away more in the quest to attract business. Nor have I understood the so called pro-free market, anti-big government who can conveniently change ideology when the taxpayers money winds up in their - or their buddies' - pockets. Actually I do understand it. I just don't like it. Why can't you ever find a capitalist around when you need one? 10:15:49 PM    comment []  trackback []

Raising the bar Lots of cities - including my home town of Berkeley - are setting out on a mission to be the "greenest city in the world." I think the bar's just been raised. The One Planet Living Programme - a partnership with WWF - is proposing 'One Planet Living Communities' that will adopt the following guiding principles: 1. Zero carbon 2. Zero waste 3. Sustainable transport 4. Sustainable and local materials 5. Local food 6. Water efficiency 7. Conservation of flora and fauna 8. Respect for Cultural heritage 9. Equity and fair trade 10. Happy and healthy lifestyles (I love it when the bar gets raised. :-) 10:05:41 PM    comment []  trackback []

The Concorde's last flight More at http://www.catsprn.com/concordes_last_flight.htm 10:00:54 PM    comment []  trackback []