It does not take much thinking about the implications of peak oil before the concept of sustainability arises.
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The Peak Oil Crisis: Priorities
In the next few years, most of us are going to have to make many important decisions that will profoundly affect the rest of our lives. How soon these decisions come will depend on one’s individual circumstances.
The Peak Oil Crisis: Pondering the Near Future
We are faced with three serious problems that are going to bring about radical changes in our lifestyles. In order of urgency, the problems are the great economic recession/financial crisis, the peaking of world oil and other fossil fuel production, and global warming. The opening effects of these problems are […]
‘Watchmen” Deserves to be Watched
“Watchmen” director Zack Snyder (300) was faced with a difficult task – condensing a 12-issue comic book epic, considered by many as the greatest ever written, into a feature length motion picture.
Picking Splinters: February Mailbag: Courts & Hoops
It looks like the Hoyas’ NCAA hopes are officially dashed after losing to Marquette and Louisville this past week. What would you like to see out of the Hoyas for the rest of the season?
Congressman Moran’s News Commentary
Lilly Ledbetter worked for nearly 20 years at a Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. She sued her employer after learning that she was paid less than her male counterparts, despite having more experience than several of them
Northern Virginia Art Beat
Feeling swept up in the winds of change? Welcome the woman with a whirlwind… Amy Marx shows her latest images of tornadic activity in a three-person show at Plan B, along with abstracts by Andrew Wapinski and urban landscapes by Eric Westbrook.
Falls Church Business News and Notes
Openings Virginia Commerce Bank will open its Falls Church branch in the West Metro Plaza at 7115 Leesburg Pike on Mon, Dec. 15.
Picking Splinters: November Mailbag
Been wrapped up with racing lately (why can’t I get away from guys named Jimmie Johnson?) and haven’t watched much football. I heard about two losses in a row for the Redskins. Is it time to panic or keep the faith?
Nicholas F. Benton: Global Financial Meltdown
It’s becoming unclear which will bring the McCain candidacy down faster or harder: the economy or Sarah Palin.
