http://www.netvouz.com/narky/tag/mark?feed=rss narky's bookmarks tagged "mark" on Netvouz http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ A political blog most unlike the usual offerings. It is not a soapbox for a central commentator, but home to a bevy of A-list contributors weighing in on the political situation in the US. Co-founded by syndicated columnist and one-time candidate for governor of California Arianna Huffington, the blog is a heavy dose of news and opinion - the commentaries coming from top names in journalism, politics and even Hollywood. Left-leaning, it does occasionally give up space for the right as well. It may be the antithesis of the blog that gives power to the powerless, but its rich content and star authors attract plenty of eyeballs. Computing > Blogs narky Sat, 17 Jun 2006 00:27:58 GMT http://www.amazon.com/Confronting-Experts-Brian-Martin/dp/079142913X Confronting the Experts brings together six personal case histories of challenges to establishment. The authors tell why they questioned conventional wisdom. Powerful groups can get their way by gaining the support of intellectual authorities and also how these authorities can be challenged, it provides insights into the issues of power, dissent, and social change. Included are Sharon Beder's research on sewage and how it helped to undermine the credibility of the Sydney Water Board; Mark Diesendorf's scientific and social critique of fluoridation; Edward Herman's exposition of the flaws in the establishment perspective on terrorism; Harold Hillman's questioning of the validity of standard methods used in biology. Educational > Books narky Mon, 16 Oct 2006 22:37:46 GMT http://www.eelstheband.com/ Although marketed as a band, the leader and focus of alt-rockers Eels is undeniably singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist E (real name Mark Oliver Everett). Lifestyle > Music narky Sun, 28 May 2006 04:27:44 GMT http://www.amazon.com/Human-Ecology-Economy-Ecologically-Sustainable/dp/1864482885/sr=1-2/qid=1161037786/ref=sr_1_2/102-9856414-0662536?ie=UTF8&s=books A collection of 12 articles describing aspects of the relationship between economics and environmental sustainability. It gives first class and very approachable coverage of this important subject. Contains excellent discussion on pathways to sustainable development. Political > Enviromental narky Mon, 16 Oct 2006 22:39:13 GMT http://www.ies.unsw.edu.au/research/ACADEMICS/Staff%20pages/M_Diesendorf.html Dr Mark Diesendorf teaches, researches and consults in the interdisciplinary fields of sustainable energy, sustainable urban transport, theory of sustainability, ecological economics, and practical processes by which government, business and other organisations can achieve ecologically sustainable and socially just development. Political > Enviromental narky Mon, 22 May 2006 11:55:11 GMT