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Links 7/27: No YouTube For The GOP, Ethanol Efficiency, Bush Subpoenas, MLB, Iraqi Reconstruction |
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The GOP is bailing on the YouTube debate, with Romney disparaging it and Giuliani with a “scheduling conflict.” You’ll hear more from me on that later, just you wait.
This ethanol plant gets 46 units of energy out for every 1 that is put in. It’s a lot better than your car, that’s for sure.
President Bush has subpoenaed Michael Moore over his trip to Cuba in SiCKO. I wonder if Bush really expects Michael to show up, given Bush’s recent lack of respect for subpoena power.
The U.K. has said it will only help the U.S. capture Osama Bin Laden if we promise not to torture him. How far have we sunk when our closest ally has to even ask this question?
And rebuilding in Iraq continues to falter. Even though the U.S. has completed nearly 3,000 development projects, the Iraqi government is refusing to take over control of all but a handful, leaving brand new buildings and infrastructure in the hands of unprepared local leaders and leading to widespread decay and damage. Makes sense, if you think about it. The overstretched Iraqi government can’t be bothered to handle thousands of reconstruction projects outside the fortified “Green Zone,” which means that Americans will have to plan for sustainment, not just construction.
From The Blogs
The story of Ray Chapman, the only person ever to die playing Major League baseball.
The Pat Tillman conspiracy theories are coming out. You know what, they might be right…
According to polls, Republicans have already lost the youth vote.
As per some discussion here last week, Slate tackles the question of why cyclists are still doping. The answer seems to make cycling much more interesting than I ever thought it was.
Environmental Tip Of The Day
We might be all about carbon now, but water is likely to be the next resource that we need to worry about. Here’s a couple tips to save water:
- Running your dishwasher and laundry machines only when they are full can save over 1000 gallons a month.
- Keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap for cold drinks, so that every drop goes down you not the drain.
- Check your water meter and bill to track your water usage.
- Minimize evaporation by watering during the early morning hours, when temperatures are cooler and winds are lighter.
- Don’t use running water to thaw food.
Video Of The Day
We don’t know yet whether the Republican YouTube debate will actually happen, but the questions are coming in already. I have yet to make mine (any ideas?) but here’s one that’s pretty good. I doubt it will get chosen though…
Open thread time, anything on your mind? Feel free to discuss today’s selections or your own news/blog items in the comments.
