Controversy is bubbling up in Malawi thanks to a politician who has decided to push a questionable interpretation of a clean air rule from 1929. The old law states: “Any person who voluntarily vitiates the atmosphere in any place so as to make it noxious to the health of persons in general dwelling or carrying … Continue reading Malawi May Pass a Fart Law
I reported on an Ice Virus outbreak in Russia at the end of 2010 that affected nearly half a million people in Moscow — critical infrastructure failed. Now Texas is the one failing from the same attack and infestation. Perry was quoted as blaming the problems on “unprecedented demand on the state’s energy grid” and … Continue reading Ice Virus Hits Hard in Texas
Where is Godzilla when you need him? A giant menacing shadowy figure of petrochemical poisons looms over America. It waves its tentacles and weaves it ways into every market, every sector, trying to subdue the environment and overpower resistance. Is it smog? Could it be…is it…The Kochtopus?! …the University of Massachusetts at Amherst’s Political Economy … Continue reading Is the Kochtopus Risk Real?
Many years ago when I was Director of IT and Security at a very large enterprise I was fond of saying “fail faster” to my staff. I wanted them to feel comfortable with the idea that they should focus on always improving. The CIO was not fond of this and constantly asked me why a … Continue reading Accepting Mistakes Reduces Their Frequency