The Enigmatic Maestro Unraveling the Intriguing Life of Gabriel Allon

In the shadowy world of international espionage, one name looms large, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of fictional history - Gabriel Allon. Created by the masterful pen of Daniel Silva, Allon is the quintessential spy, a character whose enigmatic persona and riveting exploits have captivated readers across the globe. Born in 1970 in...

The Master of Espionage The Writings of Daniel Silva

In the realm of espionage fiction, one name stands head and shoulders above the rest - Daniel Silva. With a literary prowess that rivals the genre's greatest, Silva has carved a niche as a maestro of thrilling narratives that seamlessly blend international intrigue, geopolitical drama, and deeply human characters. Born on August 25, 1960, in...

Extinction Rebelion Takes Action On Climate

Extinction Rebellion (XR) is a global environmental movement that was founded in the United Kingdom in 2018. Its primary objective is to promote action on climate change and the protection of biodiversity, as well as to demand that governments and corporations take urgent measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent ecological collapse. XR is...

Never Been To Washington DC Five Things To Do

Cherry Blossom season is here, or at least almost here, so where's the best place to see the best Cherry Blossoms, Washington DC, which gave us the idea to have our next Never Been To. Washington DC is a city full of history, culture, and political significance, making it a popular tourist destination for visitors...

Reading Now, Drawdown By Paul Hawken

Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming is a 2017 book edited by Paul Hawken that proposes a set of 100 solutions to global warming, ranked in order of their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The book is based on the results of the Drawdown Project, a research collaboration that...

The Energy Expert Daniel Yergin

Daniel Yergin is a renowned author, historian, and energy expert known for his extensive knowledge and insight on the global energy industry. Born in 1948 in Los Angeles, California, Yergin grew up with a deep interest in history and international relations. He received his bachelor's degree in history from Yale University and later pursued a...

How Much Solar Energy Hits The Earth And How Can We Use It

The Earth gets hit by about 173,000 terawatts of energy from the sun continuously. That is an enormous amount of energy. The big question of course, is how do we make use of it? With Earth Day right around the corner and an an administration that actually believes in climate change maybe we'll start really...

Don’t Worry Be Happy Nature Is Good For The Soul

Anyone actually remember that song from back in the 80's? Don't Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin? For the past week or two pretty much every morning that you pull up the news it's been about toxic politics (actually that's been going on for yers now) but add to that the spread and now let's...

Ai Weiwei And The Minneapolis Institute Of Art Installation Recognize Migrants

It’s absolutely true that a picture is worth a thousand words, sometimes many more. While this particular work of art is an installation, the photo speaks for itself. The Minneapolis Institute Of Art and Ai Weiwei have collaborated to present an installation that recognizes the struggle of migrants and in particular refugees. Wrapped around the...

Reader Interview Justin P

So, Bloomberg has officially entered the race for President, you think you would vote for him? I seem to remember when you sent this questionnaire at the bottom you told us to stay away from politics, so what gives with that question? Fair enough, but it is big news, and the election is so far...

It’s Official Michael Bloomberg Enters Race

Suppose we all kind of saw this coming so shouldn't come as too much of a surprise, which was maybe part of the plan all along. Michael Bloomberg has officially entered the presidential race as a Democrat. I think collectively we're all a little unsure about yet another billionaire in the mix, but lets be...

Reader Interview Stephen H

In the battle of the streaming services, who’s your favorite and what are the shows you’re watching now. I’m holding out a lot for the new Disney streaming service. I have Netflix, Itunes and amazon, never got in to Hulu but with all of these services trying to come up with original content I feel...

Already, Climate Refugees Are Here In The US

Completely overlooked by the media and probably ignored by the average person on the street but make no mistake, we have and we are climate refugees here in the US, it’s not just tiny island chains an inch above water out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Yes Tuvalu is just about underwater and...

Countries That Are Committed To Net Zero Emissions

In our new found desire to give credit to those who are making the effort to improve the general health of the planet and provide less depressing news about climate change came across a recent posting from the World Economic Forum giving kudos to the countries that have pledged and are actually working towards Net...

Bloomberg Steps Up To The Plate To Fight Climate Change

Probably the best news that we’ve heard in a really, really long time, seriously, having to listen to the current administration and its awful politics of rolling back every environmental rule and regulation is enough to make us want to just tune out all news, forever. But, amongst all the doom and gloom, Michael Bloomberg...