[UPDATE] – It has been confirmed. The email from Rick Doblin (head of MAPS) has been published here. In addition, Erowid has updated their site here. Here’s the contents of the message from Mr. Doblin: “Albert died at home at 9 AM Basel time from a myocardial infarction, quick and relatively painless. Two caretakers were… Read more »
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Shots Fired in Iran Send Oil Prices Up Just in Time for Stimulus Packages
News sources are oozing today with the news that a cargo ship contracted by the U.S Military Sealift Command (source) fired shots upon Iranian vessels. Apparently there were warnings to the boats that they were getting too close. Then, according to Cmdr. Lydia Robertson, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Navy’s Bahrain-based Fifth Fleet, there were… Read more »
Sam Zell and Rupert Murdoch Appointed to the Associated Press Board of Directors
Just when you thought the mainstream media couldn’t get more convoluted and controlled, on April 14th, 2008, the Associated Press announced their new members for their board of directors. The Associated Press is the last remaining nationally oriented news service in the United States. It is a service that can reproduce stories that are published… Read more »
Professional Technologist
My name is David Drake. I am a father and technologist who revels in creating things and tackling difficult problems.
Appreciator of the outdoors. Enjoyer of good humans, cooking, aromatic coffee, and plants. Actor for many years. Very fond of science; particularly astronomy and quantum physics. Likes to grow things and travel. Commodore 64 tattoo. Fan of PBS, Apple, and The NY Times. Constantly learning and loves to teach.
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