Rachel Madow gave the "presidential address" that she wishes -- that I wish -- President Obama had given instead of the one he actually gave last week on the topic of the BP oil spill. It is hard-hitting, but is also filled with basic common sense. As I have alluded, the president failed us last week. He punted instead of truly taking charge and ramming that which is right down the throats of those who are at odds with the good of the Nation and the well-being of the American people. President Obama keeps being handed a raw deal, but instead of turning lemons into lemonade, he mixes lemon drop martinis for the rich and powerful. It is business as usual. And it is very, very sad.
20 June 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Obama & the Oil Spill
Frank Rich has a great op-ed in the Times outlining where the president stands and what he should do going forward regarding the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. It is worth a read.
Note that Rich mentions another article, this one in Rolling Stone, that covers the Interior Department as well and its too-cozy, too-familiar relationship with the industries that it is supposed to be policing in the name of the American people. This is was not only a Bush problem -- or simply a problem with presidents dating at least back to Reagan -- but a problem with the Obama White House as well. Great article.
20 June 2010
Note that Rich mentions another article, this one in Rolling Stone, that covers the Interior Department as well and its too-cozy, too-familiar relationship with the industries that it is supposed to be policing in the name of the American people. This is was not only a Bush problem -- or simply a problem with presidents dating at least back to Reagan -- but a problem with the Obama White House as well. Great article.
20 June 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Top 10 Airlines
Skytrax -- I have no idea what Skytrax actually is BTW -- has released its list for the best airlines of 2010. Apparently, Asiam and Middle Eastern carriers are the way to go!
27 May 2010
27 May 2010
2010 Sunscreen Guide
The Environmental Working Group has released its 2010 Sunscreen Guide and only 39 of 500 products on the market are recommended. The Huffington Post detailed ten facts from the findings. Many sunscreens don't provide the protection that they claim to, contain ingredients that may actually increase the chance to get skin cancer, or contain ingredients that are harmful in some other way. You can see their list of Top Picks, as well as their Hall of Shame. Note that the Hall of Shame contains many products marketed for children.
27 May 2010
30 May 2010 Addition: It is sunscreens by four companies that rank highest. The first are made by Badger. I've actually used this company's Badger Balm and really liked it. Note that in addition to basic sunscreens, Badger also sells its SPF 30 sunscreen with a bug repellent built in should that suit your needs. To find retailers for Badger products, follow this link.
The second company is Soleo Organics. It appears that these are offered in various tube sizes, including a fairly-large 5.3 ounce size, which may be nice for family use. You can find Soleo Organics' products here.
The third company is Purple Prairie Botanicals. Note, however, that only its SPF 30 products received the highest rating of "1." Its SPF 15 products received the second highest rating of "2." A store listing can be found here.
The final company to rank highest is UV Natural. Note, however, that only its SPF 30 Baby and SPF 30 Sport products received the highest rating of "1." Its SPF 30 (basic) product received the second highest rating of "2." A retailers list can be found here.
All of the above-mentioned company's products except for Purple Prairie Botanicals can be purchased from Amazon.
Finally, note that single products from two makers also received the highest ranking from the study. The first is a SPF Sunblock Stick by California Baby and the second is an SPF 30 by Loving Naturals. See the rankings for more info.
1 August 2010 Addition: A colleague of mine suggested this sunscreen to me, Green Screen by Kabana Skin Care. It uses zinc oxide as its UV protection.
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27 May 2010
30 May 2010 Addition: It is sunscreens by four companies that rank highest. The first are made by Badger. I've actually used this company's Badger Balm and really liked it. Note that in addition to basic sunscreens, Badger also sells its SPF 30 sunscreen with a bug repellent built in should that suit your needs. To find retailers for Badger products, follow this link.
The second company is Soleo Organics. It appears that these are offered in various tube sizes, including a fairly-large 5.3 ounce size, which may be nice for family use. You can find Soleo Organics' products here.
The third company is Purple Prairie Botanicals. Note, however, that only its SPF 30 products received the highest rating of "1." Its SPF 15 products received the second highest rating of "2." A store listing can be found here.
The final company to rank highest is UV Natural. Note, however, that only its SPF 30 Baby and SPF 30 Sport products received the highest rating of "1." Its SPF 30 (basic) product received the second highest rating of "2." A retailers list can be found here.
All of the above-mentioned company's products except for Purple Prairie Botanicals can be purchased from Amazon.
Finally, note that single products from two makers also received the highest ranking from the study. The first is a SPF Sunblock Stick by California Baby and the second is an SPF 30 by Loving Naturals. See the rankings for more info.
1 August 2010 Addition: A colleague of mine suggested this sunscreen to me, Green Screen by Kabana Skin Care. It uses zinc oxide as its UV protection.
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Financial Reform Failure
As we get into the final days of financial reform, Simon Johnson has detailed exactly how little reform there actually is. Wall Street has won again.
26 May 2010
26 May 2010
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