Monthly Archives: September 2012

Today’s subject may not be Commerce’ best idea…but it’s certainly in the Top Ten. The U.S. Department of Commerce has been on the federal landscape for more than a century. First established by President Theodore Roosevelt as the Department of … Continue reading →

On September 12-14, Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute held a workshop on Extreme Meteorological Events, mores specifically on Attribution of Climate and Weather Extremes: Assessing, Anticipating and Communicating Climate Risks. Writing in Climate, Etc., Judith Curry provides an interesting commentary. … Continue reading →

Is it just me? Or do the candidates in this year’s U.S. elections appear to be debating just about every issue under the sun with the one exception? With only seven weeks or so remaining in this year’s elections, any … Continue reading →

I’ve reached that stage in life that many younger people associate with the color gray. Think graybeard. Pale stale male. The graying of America. Gray Panthers. [Only if you’re a graybeard yourself will you remember that last one. The rest … Continue reading →

The Earth observations, science, and services community rightfully frets about public-private collaboration. How can the nation mesh sector roles and workings to provide for effective use of natural resources, to protect the environment, and to build community-level resilience to natural … Continue reading →

Nate Silver has been in the news quite a bit of late. Chances are good you know who he is, but if you don’t you should. Here’s a bio on this very special 34-year-old. He’s best known for his political … Continue reading →

“Preach the gospel…and if necessary, use words.” – Saint Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) Want to read something interesting and timely? Check out Judith Curry’s latest post in Climate, Etc., entitled Refocusing the debate about advocacy. She’s excerpting from an article … Continue reading →

Want a reliable indicator of whether or not you need a vacation? Here’s one you might try. Ask yourself whether you can afford the time (not the money – the time).  The more vehemently you feel that you can’t take … Continue reading →