Archived material from historical editions of The Generator
Woodside had 30 possible off shore and onshore sites on its Kimberly LNG plant wish-list; but it appeared its preference was to build a platform supported by pillars – over the top of the pristine, Heritage-listed underwater mountain of Scott Reef; and then, add trains on the sandy area near the reef.
According to Katharine Murphy reporter for The Age, (26/10/2006, p.13) Treasurer Peter Costello said on Tuesday Canberra would consider "small adjustments" in policy to make business reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Industry is giving the Government some cover to press ahead.
pareidolia (payr.eye.DOH.lee.uh) n. The erroneous or fanciful perception of a pattern or meaning in something that is actually ambiguous or random. —pareidolic adj. So, says WordSpy. http://www.wordspy.com/words/pareidolia.asp “Not so fast”, says Jim Nutter of the NSW Northern Rivers. There is no doubt that we perceive patterns, or significance, in ambiguous, random phenomena. In fact, the Continue Reading →
Here is a typical list of ingredients from the back of an "organic" shampoo bottle. with an abbreviated explanation as to what is in them. Water (Aqua), Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Polyquaternium-39, Cocamine MEA, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Laureth-8, Succinoglycan, Glycol Distearate, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Leaf Extract, Hydroxypropyl Guar, EDTA, Dimethlypabamidopropyl Lauryldimonium Tosylate, Propylene Glycol Continue Reading →
http://www.counterpunch.com/walsh10242006.html
By JOHN WALSH
L ast week in CounterPunch (1), I wrote that the chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), Congressman Rahm Emanuel, had worked hard to guarantee that Democratic candidates in key toss-up House races were pro-war. In this he was largely successful, because of the money he commands and the celebrity politicians who reliably respond to his call, ensuring that 20 of the 22 Democratic candidates in these districts are pro-war. So the fix is in for the coming elections.
As the impact of the drought worsens, the South Australian State Government has been urged to seriously assess scientific evidence showing pollution from our major cities and industrial sites is having a severe impact on rainfall, according to Nigel Austin, rural editor for The Australian (24/10/2006, p.25). Cloud activity affected by pollution: Research has shown Continue Reading →