Science, Mad. And some movies.
Art Linson’s war stories as a producer. I have to agree with the critics on this one; the book is pretty sparse, and the interludes where he’s brunching with a fellow slimy producer are pretty pointless. I would recommend one of William Goldman‘s books instead.
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Web link of note: Disinfopedia
(At http://www.disinfopedia.org)
Everyday in the news, we hear of the threat of climate change. There are international conferences, television documentaries, books galore. Leaders meet regularly to discuss the issues and define programs. Yet, while climate change is undoubtedly a serious problem, the most dangerous aspects are not likely to threaten us for several decades and even then will be ambiguous in their results, bringing benefits for some, hazards for others and little effect for a few.
But there is a danger whose consequences will be far more destructive and which will hit us much sooner. It is a danger that will effect everybody, rich or poor, wherever they live in the world. It will require enormous financial and scientific strides to defeat, strides which the world’s governments show few signs of taking. It is a danger which, quite feasibly, could lead to the end of our industrial civilisation. It is the danger of oil depletion.
Web link of note: Wolf at the Door
(At http://www.wolfatthedoor.org.uk/)
“exploring the issue of hydrocarbon depletion”
Web link of note: Peak Oil News
(At http://www.peakoil.com/)
We are on the road to peak oil and ASPO is trying to draw the roadmap. We are approaching the stoplight for peak oil and the light has turned over to yellow.
Web link of note: Association for the Study of Peak Oil
(At http://www.peakoil.net)
Looks like it heavily borrows from Murakami, doesn’t it?
Web link of note: TADO
(At http://www.tado.co.uk/)