We must stop all leaks.

Ooooohhh, colors.

Behold his glory.

News/Politics

Haiti Water: Haiti has dirty water. Yes, the U.S. played a role in that.  

Chandra Levy: Slain intern's family sees justice.  

BBC reports that The Ben Bernanke gave a speech to the European Central Bank defending Quantitative Easing:

Ben Bernanke hits back at Fed critics

The next Gitmo detainee patiently awaits his turn at justice.

The TSA got the touch. They've got the power.

It's multi-media me day.

Let the fiddling begin.

Wolfrum's Word

Congress is back! In other news, Fiddle companies announce they plan for record profits.

The Meaning of "Austerity."

For a little background, Energy Depletion thinker Richard Heinberg narrates 300 Years of Fossil-fueled Addiction in Five Minutes.

You see a Homeless U.S. Veteran. Insurance companies see dollar signs.

Wolfrum's Word

Today's proof that U.S.-Style Capitalism is a heinous monstrosity - Retained Asset Accounts on U.S. Soldiers.

ArtAppraiser asked for my thoughts on a New York Times article about the relationships Indonesia is forging with the United States and China. I have to admit I haven't been paying that much attention to politics and economics over here. There isn't much in-depth analysis in the English-language press and my friends are mostly fellow teachers, so we talk more about grammar and culture than geopolitical manuevering. But, for what's it's worth, I do have some thoughts.

Ok, two other Chilean miners died recently. But let’s focus on the positive.

Wolfrum’s Word

One day, a saved Chilean Miner will murder someone. And it will be the most life-affirming murder ever.

John Michael Greer

Ok, I'm back.

FYI: William K. Wolfrum's mornings will be spent on a beach in Bahia until Nov. 8.

News/Politics

A Time of Cholera: Death toll hits 300 as Haiti tries to contain cholera outbreak.