Diane Everson, publisher of The Edgerton Reporter newspaper in Edgerton, Wisconsin runs her business skillfully and with sound family advice. Her family purchased the paper in 1951 and her father never budged from his mantra of “Do what you do best.” Today, an anomaly in the newspaper business, The Edgerton Reporter, founded in 1874, is … Continue reading
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Courageous Spirit Killed – Remember Natalia Estemirova
When someone dedicates their life to help others, takes risks to speak the truth and asks questions to reveal the truth, this is a courageous spirit. One spirit, Natalia Estemirova, has been killed. By whom or by who it is only speculated in the news right now. Natalia, for the past ten years, has been … Continue reading
A Bucket of White Paint for 100 Cities
NPR’s Talk of the Nation interviews Hashem Akbari, senior scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, following Secretary Steven Chu’s comments on white roofs and white top roads in The Economist. It is a further explanation of the value of white roofs and white top roads. Listen to the interview. Continue reading
India / International / Truth / Yoga
Bapuji – Service for Others
Retired from a long career with the United Nations, Bapuji returned to a small village in central India to serve the community as advised by Gandhi. Bapuji was a freedom fighter for Gandhi when we was a young child. He remembered the request of Gandhi that after India’s freedom from the British, all freedom fighters … Continue reading
Green Thinking – Outside of the Box? Local First
Why is it ‘news’ when someone applies the rules of nature to architecture, climate change, or even national energy policies? Common sense is returning. Recently The Economist profiled the new U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu in the July 2, 2009 issue (see earlier post). Secretary Chu being a Nobel Prize winner in physics is a … Continue reading
Afghanistan: Led by Donkeys – News from Rameen Javid in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Led by donkeys Editorial The Guardian, Friday 10 July 2009 I am shocked by The Guardian Editorial [Friday July 10, 2009] “Afghanistan: Led by donkeys”! While the saying itself is Afghan, nonetheless the Editorials does not specify where they have gotten the quote from. It is not clear whether the article points to the … Continue reading
Betty Wells – Inside the Supreme Court and American History
Betty Wells is a news historian’s dream! For more than forty years, Betty has had a front row seat in American politics, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Congress and scandalous trials of day. From U.S. Justices to spies to mayors to Members of Congress, Betty has captured their surprise, determination, passion, regret and quiet … Continue reading
Economist – Clever Ideas to Chu on
A new perspective from leadership is refreshing when it comes to climate change and energy demands. Steven Chu, the new Secretary of Energy brings valuable scientific insights into energy policy solutions as seen in this article from the Economist. Continue reading
Where was (is) the Rule of Law?
This is a must read NYT article on Afghanistan. Only through transparency and accountability is progress possible. Continue reading
Beizam – Law and Order with Ken Thaiday Senior
Ken Thaiday Senior, respected artist from the Torres Strait Island, presents his visions and art with grace and eloquence. With his wife Liz by his side, they have been transported from one world to another to be honored in Washington, D.C. during NAIDOC Week, which celebrates the achievements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander … Continue reading
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