Category Archives: CurrentEvents

Suddenly, it’s a sunny dystopia

Here, it’s been nice and hot, lately. And it’s occurred to me, At least, quite recently, That my life, As it is, Fits nicely into the mold Of a sunny dystopia. I’m not unhappy, thank you. It’s quite – categorically. Optical fiber, notwithstanding I’m glad to be near the beach. There’s no more to say.Continue reading “Suddenly, it’s a sunny dystopia”

Teamsters to create “Amazon Division”

You don’t hear much about the Teamsters union these days. If you do, it’s likely more about pension fund insolvency. Or one of Scorsese’s gangster flicks. Such news begs to ask, “Is organized labor trying to make a comeback?” And, if so, “What chance does it have of success?” Union members vote to create aContinue reading “Teamsters to create “Amazon Division””

Doctors warn of burns from asphalt as heat wave hits US West

“If you look at hot pavement or asphalt at two o’clock in the afternoon in direct sunlight, the temperature is usually somewhere around 170 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit.” – Some doctor In case you haven’t heard, it’s hot out there. Damned hot. Hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk? Yeah. Unconfirmed reports stateContinue reading “Doctors warn of burns from asphalt as heat wave hits US West”

“Lift sanctions on space sector or we’ll exit space station”: Russia

Russia has announced that – due to recent U.S. technology embargoes – Roscosmos may be unable to launch its Soyuz-MS spacecraft to service the International Space Station. “We have more than enough rockets but nothing to launch them with,” Rogozin said, in a rare admission by a senior Russian official that Western sanctions are seriouslyContinue reading ““Lift sanctions on space sector or we’ll exit space station”: Russia”