Thinking of Japan

The Denver Post has published a large gallery of photos from the earthquake disaster in Japan. So has the Boston Globe. Leave the banner headlines, talking heads, and speculation behind; contemplate for yourself the enormity of the tragedy … … and give your loved ones an extra hug tonight.     Continue reading Thinking of Japan

Lieberman’s moratorium should be on earthquakes, not power plants

Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) wants a moratorium on the construction of nuclear power plants in the U.S. It was only a matter of time until someone in this country freaked out over events in Japan, and the Senator stepped up. On “Face the Nation” this morning, he opined: “… I don’t want to stop the … Continue reading Lieberman’s moratorium should be on earthquakes, not power plants

Those amazing Japanese ‘nuke factories’

It’s difficult to imagine anyone hasn’t heard about the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Personally I’ve had the television on constantly since Thursday night, when the first live feeds began airing. It was both horrifying and fascinating to witness the real-time unfolding of a monumental natural disaster from half a world away. I’ve watched … Continue reading Those amazing Japanese ‘nuke factories’