Misinformation, Disinformation and Dirty Lies
by Douglas Black November 9, 2016 The newly released film ‘Dr. Strange’ explores ideas involving the multiverse and a friend of mine and I just had a deep conversation involving Mr. Trump and alternate universes. To all of my friends who are Trump supporters I must say he has impressed me with his grab of…
by Douglas Black July 24, 2016 I am not a political activist, never even took a poli-sci course in college. But I do take politics very seriously for two reasons. One, I enjoy the debate, the argument, the opposing points-of-view. Two, I relish my right as an American to have and express my…
Earth Day, 2016 by Douglas Black Since we gave our planet the status of St. Valentine, Columbus, and the Stars ‘n Stripes, April 22 has been the annual opportunity to talk about conservation, windmills, and the evils of plastic shopping bags. Second graders all over America create artistic homages declaring “why I love the…
My Nuclear Experience AT Gunpoint by Douglas Black, March 29, 2016 (This blog was originally posted on my ENERFICIENCY Blog in June of 2002 shortly after the so-called “dirty bomber plot” was foiled by the FBI and NSA, and in the wake of the Patriot Act passage. In light of the recent…
by Douglas Black, enerficiency/ENERSPEC, May 24, 2013 In his opening to the 40 year old iconic Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, was David Bowie singing prophetic of these days when he proclaimed Five Years? Climatologist saying we have five years until it’s too late to avoid not just discomfort, or changing coastlines, but…
by Douglas Black, February 22, 2013 This is very disturbing indeed. Already considered one of the most contaminated places on the planet, the Hanford Nuclear Site, located in the otherwise nearly pristine Pacific Northwest, threatens not only Richmond, Washington’s drinking water, but also water for Yakima, some 50 miles away, and ultimately the entire region.…
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