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In the Latin, “bene + dictus” connotes the idea of “good word” or “well said.” In English, “benediction” has come to mean good wishes or a blessing. The 2013 AMS Annual Meeting featured a number of such good words. We’re … Continue reading →

“Out of the heart the mouth speaks.” – Jesus of Nazareth In recent weeks, the American Meteorological Society has released not one but two new statements on climate. The most recent, just out today, is a revised information statement on … Continue reading →

So all of us have slept on the idea…sort of…for six days. Even with the added reflection, it still looks to be a bad move. And here’s why. But first, let’s step back for a moment. It’s easy to see … Continue reading →

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” William Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act II Scene VII This is one of Shakespeare’s many famous lines. It’s a rich source of ideas, and I’ve blogged … Continue reading →

Most if not all readers of this blog have heard economics referred to as the “dismal science.” Usually we hear this from economists themselves. For some reason, which reveals some deep-seated psychological quirk which bears study by other social scientists … Continue reading →

Bear with me. These topics are connected. The link is sobering, but if we view it in the right light we can also find it uplifting! It should challenge and energize us all. Memorial Day has a little bit of … Continue reading →

The past few days have provided a rare instance where the Department of Commerce comes under the media spotlight. One reason? President Obama named Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke as the next US ambassador to China. Ed O’Keefe, writing in … Continue reading →

Times are turbulent, and the future murky. The winds of change howl across the whole of the Mediterranean and the Middle East. The world’s economy is in a parlous state – seemingly on the mend after the 2008 meltdown, but … Continue reading →

Climate change communication? In many ways, a meta-challenge for our community. As a problem, climate change itself is big, complex, and urgent. How do we get our arms around it? And then how do we share our insights with another … Continue reading →

“Preach the gospel, and, if necessary, use words.” – often attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. Engineers tell us that communication is all about the signal-to-noise ratio. The higher the S/N ratio, the better we’re communicating. Are you old enough … Continue reading →