Monthly Archives: November 2011

Fracking Oversight

[see update below] I just read the news coverage of the criticism of the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) by environmentalists for releasing revised draft fracking regulations. As I wrote previously, these regulations are likely to be approved at the … Continue reading

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“Fired for Serving My Country”

On the way home today from the OWS March, I drove past this man with the sign above. So, I stopped and asked him what his story was. My regular readers know that I am not a military supporter, but … Continue reading

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OWS March on DC – Day 2 – Good Things On The Road

It’s funny how stuff goes down sometimes (and I just finished “The Road” (1907) by Jack London). I ventured out after lunch today, in hopes of finding the OWS DC March, which I figured would be somewhere near New Brunswick. … Continue reading

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Extended Power Outage Illustrates Risks of Deregulation & Privatization

Christie Pushes Privatization of Drinking Water, State Parks, & Toxic Site Cleanup Companies put profits before people, public health, and sound public policy. [Update 2: 11/18/11 – The NY Times reports that Connecticut Gov. Malloy basically forced the power Co. … Continue reading

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OWS March on DC Day 1 – Jersey City Landing!

[Update 11/10/11: Star Ledger writes a good story, with excellent video – read and watch then join the March! The Occupy Wall Street March on Washington DC began today, with a successful land invasion of Jersey City. The protestors were … Continue reading

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