I am starting to pack for Costa Rica, but keeping light. I decided to leave my snorkel stuff at home, as there are only a couple spots where it is decent in Costa Rica. I think I can rent some stuff if need be. Right now the plan is to head to Monteverde (cloud forest) …
Author Archives: Chris Nelson
Healthcare
Why Canadians are healthier – An impressive array of comparative data shows that Canadians live longer and healthier lives than we (americans) do. What’s more, they pay roughly half as much per capita as we do — $2,163 versus $4,887 in 2001 — for the privilege Have to say that my experience here so far …
Catastrophe link of the day
Peak Oil. Getting all ready to head to Costa Rica for 9 days.. I can’t wait.
Vote No On Jesus
A Message From Pat Robertson and the “Vote No On Jesus” Campaign. I love McSweeney’s.
Politics links
Bush stonewalling the 9/11 report.Electronic voting machines do not equal accuracy. Salon story here.Free markets fix everything. Or not. More here.New York City Council approved a resolution condemning the ‘Patriot Act’.Bush and reality.Britain spied on UN allies over war vote after plea from US security agency.Wouldn’t this be a fun flight?