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In each Colloquium, we emphasize that the policy process, especially here in the United States, is shaped by the reality that it occurs in a goldfish bowl, under the constant, pervasive scrutiny of the press, a press that now takes … Continue reading →

The blogosphere has a lot in common with the atmosphere. In meteorology you learn early that the “atmosphere” has many “spheres.” There’s the troposphere (down here at street level where most of the weather happens – the storms and floods … Continue reading →

Back on October 12, in an effort to encourage comments on these posts, and even guest posts, I suggested that colloquy is better than soliloquy. It prompted a few responses! For those I’m grateful. But if you’ve been tracking the … Continue reading →

Last week I heard from a colleague and good friend, Roger Pielke, Jr. In my reply to his e-mail, I happened to mention I’d started this blog. His response, was swift, positive, and supportive (trademark Pielke!). In any event, he … Continue reading →

by Captain Timothy H. Miner Allied Pilots Association Member: AMS Aviation, Range and Aerospace Committee [Read the LOTRW “about” link and you’ll find an invitation to submit guest contributions. But the blog’s going-on-seven-year history has seen only a handful of … Continue reading →

As most readers of this blog are aware, I’ve argued repeatedly that colloquy is better than soliloquy…I look forward to guest posts, and have been thankful for the few I’ve received…from John Plodinec and Akiva Fishman in particular. A diversity … Continue reading →

This morning I heard from my daughter. A word from her always lifts the day out of the ordinary! Sometimes it’s an update on the grandchildren; sometimes it’s an invitation for a birthday celebration or other event. Today, however, it … Continue reading →

The core real-world problem all seven billion of us face? Threefold. Coaxing out some of Earth’s resources for our daily use. Protecting Earth’s habitat and lifeforms from our collective clumsiness and missteps. Minimizing Earth’s hazards. Doing all this deftly. Deftly? … Continue reading →

Speaking of colloquy being better than soliloquy, last night I heard from my brother. That’s actually the shortened, familiar form of his full name, which is “my Younger, Smarter, Richer, Better-looking Brother.” [Not that these attributes represent significant accomplishments…the bar … Continue reading →