Monthly Archives: June 2012

‘TruthLand’, the Movie

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Steve Maley

Josh Fox’s Oscar®-nominated documentary “GasLand” introduced us to scary images of burning water taps, supposedly the result of gas well fracking gone bad. It was such a successful piece of anti-development propaganda that HBO greenlighted a sequel, “GasLand 2”, due out … Continue reading →

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@NYTimes: A123, U.S.-Backed Battery Maker, Claims Breakthrough #rsrh

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Steve Maley

This article in the Times is less a report on the facts of A123’s claimed breakthrough than it is an argument in favor of the DoE’s green energy loan programs. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/12/business/energy-environment/a123-us-backed-battery-maker-claims-breakthrough.html A123 Systems is a prime example of how a … Continue reading →

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Commerce Sec’y Bryson Suspected in Felony Hit and Run

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Steve Maley

LOS ANGELES – Police are investigating two traffic collisions allegedly caused by U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson in the Los Angeles area that left him injured and unconscious, authorities said Monday. One of the crashes was under investigation as a … Continue reading →

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Truth in Advertising, Zombie Apocalypse Edition. #rsrh

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Steve Maley

A reunion band can’t really change its name, no matter how unfortunate it’s become after 40+ years.

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Bicyclists bare all and pedal down Bourbon Street. #rsrh

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Steve Maley

http://www.nola.com/health/index.ssf/2012/06/bicyclists_bare_all_and_pedal.html According to the event’s website, riders “face automobile traffic with our naked bodies as the best way of defending our dignity and exposing the unique dangers faced by cyclists and pedestrians.” In a less eloquent way, the event’s planners … Continue reading →

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Good morning, Chicago

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Steve Maley
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‘The End of Democracy as We Know It!’ (G_d Willing.)

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Steve Maley

The Left claims that the GOP stole the Wisconsin election because they outspent the Dems by eleventy bazillion dollars. That’s how the union bosses, the Occupiers and the party leadership rationalize Tuesday’s failure. They don’t dare accept the notion that … Continue reading →

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Kim Jong Unsettling

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Steve Maley
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Hess Exec Out After Forbes Report On Alleged Russian Mafia Ties – #rsrh

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Steve Maley

Exclusive: Hess Exec Out After Forbes Report On Alleged Russian Mafia Ties An executive at Hess Corp.’s Russian subsidiary who has been identified by police and rivals as a leader of the local oil mafia, the Indeitsy, was fired or … Continue reading →

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Be careful with incentives

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Steve Maley

People have a way of figuring out what benefits them, and doing exactly that. http://mjperry.blogspot.com/2012/06/unintendend-consequencesperverse.html?m=1

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