JASON J. CZARNEZKI

http://rutlandherald.typepad.com/vermonttoday/2011/08/montpelier-expecting-major-flooding-photos.html

According to the message on the phone system, the Vermont Law School will be closed on Monday. Apparently, their is a power outage, no internet, and significant flooding in South Royalton.

The rain in Montpelier has been steady all day, and downtown is in or approaching flood stage. See the excellent NOAA graphs at:

http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=btv&gage=monv1

http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=btv&gage=lngv1&view=1,1,1,1,1,1

An extremely difficulty challenge.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/25/world/asia/25china.html?_r=1&hp

My colleague Gus Speth is busy protesting and getting arrested in D.C. These efforts should be commended.

Here are Gus’ comments from jail.

See also:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tarsandsaction/6062462861/in/photostream/

http://www.grist.org/climate-change/2011-08-20-70-arrested-in-opening-day-of-tar-sands-pipeline-protest

This is old news to people who are very concerned about chemicals in the daily life or who have read this book, but it’s interesting that the NY Times has now, with this article, made more public the concerns over the antibacterial chemical triclosan.

(1) Does technology make people able to better maintain their hometown roots? For me, technology lets me stay a Milwaukee Brewers fan via mlbtv.com.
(2) Does anyone else need this? http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2007-05-09-cellphone-free-vacations-forbes_N.htm

What should we think about biodegradable, compostable, bioplastics? Well, apparently, bioplastic utensils (knives, forks and spoons) do not break down in some composting systems. And since most compostable plastics are made from genetically engineered corn they are not organic (ruining one’s "organic compost" label) and thus have a larger carbon footprint than you might think due to the pesticides and fertilizer used on GE corn monoculture farms. Where can I get my compostable organic bioplastic iced tea cup? Please hold the straw and lid.

http://www.thefacultylounge.org/2011/08/ignoring-ron-paul.html

Hat Tip to Dan Filler for this link.

Friday August 26th at 8 PM

Jason Czarnezki, author of “Everyday Environmentalism” will be speaking at the Loch Lyme Lodge on Friday August 26th at 8 PM. There is no charge for this event.

http://www.lochlymelodge.com/

Is the GOP race really down to three legitimate candidates? Would Perry be a formidable as people think?