I go away for a week, and Obama up and acts to restore the role of science advisor to cabinet-level status and does a heck of a lot of good for oceans. On the latter, I cannot imagine a better choice for head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Ocean scientists everywhere rejoice! I've returned to a new world where the rules have changed and seemingly anything is possible...
I'll have more on Jane Lubchenco's appointment soon, as well as stories and photos from the rainforest, the reefs, and solstice at Arecibo Observatory. There were also a handful of emails in my inbox inquiring where I've been, so in the mean time, let's see if readers can identify this location:
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Only here, when you repeat, combine and recombine your letters and words, the thoughts, questions and comments…
Updated - The archived video is now available on the committee website, so I've been able to go back and fill in the details I missed due to earlier technical problems.
Due to technical problems, this liveblog of the Confirmation hearings for Jane Lubchenco and John Holdren begins in progress.…
Here's the video from his weekly address:
And the full text can be read here.
There are many gems in here; scientists are going to be beyond ecstatic about this speech, and this team that Obama has named. To me, the newsiest item is that Obama officially says that John Holdren will be "Assistant…
This article was co-authored with Carrie Manfrino, PhD, Kean University, Department of Geology and Meteorology and Director of Research and Conservation, Central Caribbean Marine Institute, Little Cayman, Cayman Islands.
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drool.... Long my geek fantasy.
sweet Sheril. photos please
Culebra
Don's got it. Will post a few interesting photos of flora and fauna shortly...
Let's see...the set from The New World featuring the talents of Colin Farrell?
I can't wait to see more of you on the final season of Lost.