What’s Up with the Koch Brothers?
Charles and David Koch are well known for their radical libertarian agenda, i.e., their effort to rid the U.S. of social security as well as public support of education, healthcare, technology research, transportation, and the arts. Now, if their advocacy in this direction were all transparent, honest, and legal, perhaps we’d just accept it as part (albeit a bizarre part) of free expression. The problem, of course, is that it comes with manipulated census data, and preventing access to vote. (more…)
The EPA is abolishing a rule that protects (or protect
One of the world’s top accounting and consulting firms, Ernst and Young is a venerated name if there ever were one. And, as is typical for large business consulting concerns, they seem to do an awful lot of market research surveys, most of which, IMO, reveal little that anyone with any common sense would take for granted. “Study finds that unprotected teen sex leads to unwanted pregnancies.” That kind of thing. 
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Unless I’m mistaken, it was Arlene Allen, at the University of California at Santa Barbara, who left the very first comment on this blog when it came on line almost exactly eight years ago, and I’ve been eagerly anticipating her insights ever since. In response to my piece about 
Today, many interior designers promote eco-friendly decoration in their work that not only looks amazing, but also contributes positively to people’s health and the environment. If you also want to board the green train, here are some eco-friendly decorating ideas you can introduce into your home. 
In response to my 
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Those of you hip people who subscribe to the “Word of the Day” on 
During the summer season, most people want to cool off from the heat and avoid the high temperatures. Unfortunately, the inside of the home can become warm if the air conditioner begins to break down. When you want to ensure that your AC works efficiently, there are a few important tips to follow. 
