Category Archives: RagBlog

Henry Mecredy :
The Edsel tragedy

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

Ford was able to command vast numbers of person-hours of labor but these creative efforts went entirely unmanifested in social good. By Henry Mecredy | The Rag Blog | March 24, 2016 The Edsel, a car introduced by Ford in … Continue reading →

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Marilyn Katz :
Chicago activists should be commended, not scolded, for shutting down Donald Trump’s rally

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

Peaceful resistance doesn’t egg on Trump’s supporters: It forces them to back down. By Marilyn Katz | The Rag Blog | March 23, 2016 CHICAGO — Something strange is happening here, and it merits a serious discussion. In the week … Continue reading →

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Johnny Hazard :
Crisis de ozono en la zona metropolitana de la capital de México

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Cecilia Colome

Una razón: los diez millones de personas de la Ciudad de México no piensan dejar sus carros. Por Johnny Hazard | The Rag Blog | 20 de marzo, 2015 Leer este artículo en inglés CIUDAD DE MÉXICO — Después de … Continue reading →

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Carl Davidson :
Does the U.S. really have six political parties?

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

The major parties in the U.S. are not ideological parties in the European sense, but are constantly changing coalitions. By Carl Davidson | The Rag Blog | March 21, 2016 Successful strategic thinking starts with gaining knowledge, particularly gaining adequate … Continue reading →

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The Rag Blog :
METRO EVENT | ‘She’s Beautiful When
She’s Angry’

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Alice Embree

By Alice Embree | The Rag Blog | March 21, 2016 Event: Screening of ‘She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry’ Dates: Saturday, April 2, 2016, 7-9 p.m. Where: Faith Presbyterian Church Address: 1314 East Oltorf, Austin, TX 78704 Admission: Suggested donation … Continue reading →

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Johnny Hazard :
The Mexico City area has been hit by a
major ozone crisis

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

One reason: Mexico City’s 10 million people simply won’t give up their cars. By Johnny Hazard | The Rag Blog | March 20, 2015 Leer este artículo en español MEXICO CITY — After a couple of days of unusually cold, … Continue reading →

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Kate Braun :
The Spring Equinox falls on Palm Sunday
this year

Posted on March 19, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

The Zodiac begins its cycle as Lord Sun moves into Aries, sign of the Ram. By Kate Braun | The Rag Blog | March 19, 2016 The Vernal or Spring Equinox, also known as Ostara and Lady Day, falls on … Continue reading →

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Roger Baker :
METRO | Austin transportation follies: $4 billion on IH-35 is a fool’s game

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

Widening roads in cities like Austin only makes congestion worse as political pressure works against smart transportation planning. By Roger Baker | The Rag Blog | March 17, 2016 Don’t get involved in partial problems, but always take flight to … Continue reading →

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The Rag Blog :
METRO EVENT | ‘War is Trauma’

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Alice Embree

By Alice Embree | The Rag Blog | March 16, 2016 Event: War is Trauma Exhibition Dates: Saturday, March 19, 2016, 1-4 p.m. Where: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin Address: 4700 Grover Ave., Austin, TX 78756 Admission: Free AUSTIN … Continue reading →

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The Rag Blog :
METRO EVENT | ‘Living on the Hyphen’

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Alice Embree

By Alice Embree | The Rag Blog | March 14, 2016 Event: ‘Living on the Hyphen’ Dates: Thursday-Sunday, March 31-April 3, 2016 Times: Thursday-Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m Where: Rollins Studio Theatre, The Long Center Address: … Continue reading →

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Steve Russell :
The Donald Virus: ‘Who’s Gonna Build
Your Wall?’

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

This shoe was not cobbled to order for Mr. Trump. It just happens to fit his foot. By Steve Russell | The Rag Blog | March 11, 2016 I think it’s viral when several people who don’t know each other … Continue reading →

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Cecilia Colomé :
¡Bienvenidos al siglo de la astronomía de ondas gravitacionales!

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Cecilia Colome

La detección de LIGO es la medición más precisa jamás realizada en la historia de la humanidad y marca cinco hitos para la física. El sonido de dos agujeros negros colisionando. Imagen de ligo.caltech.edu. Por Cecilia Colomé | The Rag … Continue reading →

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