CNN.com is conducting a vote on which “candidate” has the best energy plan (If you’re confused about why Paris Hilton’s name is on the list, see here).
On the one hand, this is more than a little disconcerting. More than anything, it shows the extent to which the politicization of energy politics in this country [...]

Posted on August 6th, 2008 by Lee
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If there’s one thing in the world that’s more annoying than spam, it’s MySpace spam.
Most people have probably experienced it, but for those who haven’t, it works like this: some ne’er-do-well creates a bogus profile, then tries to add you as their friend. Why? Once they are your friend, they can use things [...]

Posted on September 9th, 2006 by Lee
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I’m no fuddy-duddy when it comes to things like diversity, multiculturalism or alternative lifestyles. I consider myself a reasonably worldly person. I’m neither the most nor the least socially responsible person I know, but at least I’m honest with myself about it. Perhaps most importantly, I’m a pretty adaptable and laid-back person.
Some [...]

Posted on May 14th, 2006 by Lee
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This is what we talk about over dinner in my house.
“Which came first, the chicken or the egg?”
If you’re a Creationist, the chicken obviously came first, because God created the first chickens, which subsequently laid eggs.
If you’re an Evolutionist, the egg obviously came first, since a genetic mutation in an offspring somewhere along the line [...]

Posted on May 13th, 2006 by Lee
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I’ve been quite enamored of the Environmental Economics blog of late. John and Tim have great things to say–especially regarding the recent spike in gas prices and all the hubbub it’s caused. If you’re the type of person that has an interest in energy issues (and who doesn’t these days), this is a [...]

Posted on May 4th, 2006 by Lee
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