Author Archives: Steve Maley

Energy Policy *Is* Grassroots Politics

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Steve Maley

Compare and contrast these maps. First, the “undervote” by county in the recent Pennsylvania Democratic Presidential primary. The numbers in each county represent the proportion of voters in a Democratic primary who selected “no candidate” rather than vote for the … Continue reading →

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James Lovelock, Father of Gaia Theory, Endorses Natural Gas Fracking

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Steve Maley

James Lovelock, now 92 years of age, is the father of Gaia theory, the idea that Mother Earth is a sort of sentient, self-regulating organism. So it was noteworthy a few weeks back when he walked back some of his … Continue reading →

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US could outproduce Russia, Saudi Arabia in oil and gas by 2020. #rsrh

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Steve Maley

http://www.france24.com/en/20120613-us-could-outproduce-russia-saudi-arabia-oil-gas Caption: “US President Barack Obama walks past an oil rig in March 2012 near Maljamar, NM. Since 2008, the US added 1.6 million barrels of additional oil, and in 2011, the US registered the largest increase in oil production … Continue reading →

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RIP Henry Hill, if you can.

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Steve Maley

http://m.legacy.com/obituaries/theadvertiser/obituary.aspx?n=Henry-Hill&pid=158022149&referrer=0&preview=False They should have just linked to imdb.com for the obit: “Whenever we needed money, we’d rob the airport,” Liotta says in the movie. “To us, it was better than Citibank.” … “I had paper bags filled with jewelry stashed … Continue reading →

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‘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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