Monthly Archives: June 2001

From the ground floor: The business paths to nanotech “With replicating molecular machines, physical production itself migrates to the rapid innovation cycle of information technology. Matter becomes code.”

ExxonMobil: Climate Villain “And now for a wild prediction. Within 12 months President Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and all their backers in the oil industry will be begging == begging == to revive the Kyoto protocol on climate change, … Continue reading →

Here’s what John had to say and here’s yet another response: Hi John, I don’t want to drag this thing out but let me make a few quick comments. My point with the Clean Air Act was that Congress probably … Continue reading →

On forgiving McVeigh “The first four or five weeks after the bombing I had so much anger, pain, hatred, and revenge that I realized why, when someone is charged with a violent crime, they transport him in a bullet-proof vest. … Continue reading →

McVeigh case defies views on death

McVeigh execution unleashes condemnation abroad “‘The death penalty is a barbarism inappropriate to our times.’”

Bad diets may breed deadlier viruses “‘It’s in everyone’s best interest to make sure that populations are well-fed–both ethically and morally, and for public health concerns.’”

In case you hadn’t noticed, our man won the French Open and we got a couple more captions. Plus, check it out, the guy really does have the Force. Either that or he’s experiencing the Quickening.

Cannibalistic Capitalism I’m posting this from work at 6:30 on a Sunday night.

Cool! John of MetaJohn/Thinkhole responded to my query about the Milloy/Redford article. Here’s my response: Hi John, Thanks alot for your response, it was thought provoking to say the least. I’m glad that you don’t agree with everything Milloy says, … Continue reading →

Remember kids, air pollution is not a threat to public health.

All right! We got a submission. Thanks Rev.G.

Group says UK chicken, eggs contaminated with drugs. “These antimicrobial drugs have never been properly evaluated for safety, but there is evidence that they have the ability to cause cancer, birth defects and heart attacks. Some residue samples are more … Continue reading →

Fine you slackers, I’ll do it myself!

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