Jul
31
Organic farming uses less energy for same yields
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[From The future is Green] Organic farming uses less energy for same yields Organic farming produces the same yields of corn and soybeans as does conventional farming, but uses 30 percent less energy, less water and no pesticides, a review of a 22-year farming trial study concludes. David Pimentel, a Cornell University professor of ecology [...]
Jul
31
Moderation in the Pursuit of Victory
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[From New York Times] Moderation in the Pursuit of Victory By NICHOLAS CONFESSORE “I AM pro-life,” Bill Frist, the Senate Republican leader, announced last week, elucidating his decision to buck President Bush and support expanded federal financing for embryonic stem cell research. “I also believe,” he added a bit later, “that embryonic stem cell research [...]
Jul
31
[From Political Humor] A Texas man was arrested on Monday after calling police to complain about the theft of his marijuana, authorities said. Stephen Knight, 17, said three men had broken into his apartment, hogtied him with Christmas lights and stole some marijuana, along with a plasma screen television, police said. Reuters PHB: Mr. Knight [...]
Jul
29
Peace And War
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[From The J-Walk Blog] Two U.S. government-funded agencies, and their annual budget: United States Institute of Peace – $20 million United States Department of Defense – $420 billion
Jul
29
Blame the Democrats
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Passing CAFTA By JOSHUA FRANK The final vote on CAFTA, the free trade agreement between the US and Central America, rolled out in the wee hours of July 28. It was a tight vote in the House, a squeaking 217-215, where 15 Democrats crossed over to support the measure while 27 Republicans voted against it. [...]





