Facebook Links Posts From SUN 26 April

A Look at the History of Consumerism

http://thomaspainescorner.wordpress.com/2009/04/26/consumerism-an-historical-perspective/

A good article on the history of American consumerism over the last 85 years and how different approaches have evolved and developed over time, but why things will have to change...


The Price of Careless Sneezing

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ben-sherwood/swine-flu-survival-three_b_191459.html

If one just employs standard regular personal hygiene procedures and habits diligently, particularly after one has been in a public place, one will be just fine. Wash those hands frequently....


The Coal Power Crisis and Conundrum

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/04/23/60minutes/main4964301.shtml

Quite simply, green clean coal is never going to happen, as it is far too expensive to implement. With well over a 100 coal plants in the US, its impossible. Factor in all the coal plants across the planets.... At some point, the industry will have to be just shut down cold turkey and replaced by wind and solar. But this probably won't happen until perhaps 2030 to 2050 and never completely across the planet.


African Elephant Orphanage

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/12/19/60minutes/main4677338.shtml

Be sure to watch the video of this story. Its sad but also happy. The world can be a cruel place but there are some doing things and taking actions that are quite soul stirring.


Deserving Catchers Not in the Baseball Hall of Fame

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/162558-the-top-10-eligible-catchers-not-in-the-hall-of-fame

Of these ten, I believe a strong argument can be made for all but Steinbach but in favor for Tettleton, Cooper, Lollar, Munson, Freehan, Parrish, Howard, Simmons, and Torre.


Judge John Paul Stephens Continues to Fight On

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-stevens27-2009apr27,0,6790636.story

This is a very pleasing development and a superb sign that true justice can be made a reality in increasing ways. Thank goodness law is not set in cement and can evolve, mature, and improve over time towards righteousness and greater equality.

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