Entries from June 2007

June 14, 2007

Counterpunch: The view from the construction crane

Miami developers, whose condominiums are nearly completed, could tap into a new source of revenue based on a news report from the Florida coastal town, Punta Gorda.
There, police arrested a couple having sex atop a 100 foot high construction crane. “The man, who worked at the site and had keys to the crane, told officers [...]

June 3, 2007

Of Elvis and Rachel — and turning points

May 27 marked the 100th birthday of Rachel Carson, who died at a young 56. And soon enough, the August week will arrive to mark the passing of Elvis Presley who died 30 years ago and at an even younger age, 42.
Granted, on the surface there’s not much to connect these two characters.
Elvis, with his [...]