Scientific American has published a lengthy article about the science of hydrofracking by Chris Mullins, "When multiple “fracks” are done in multiple, adjacent wells, however, the risk for contaminating drinking water may rise. If fracking is defined as the entire industrial operation, including drilling and the storage of wastewater, contamination has … [Read more...] about The Truth About Fracking
Flood Pictures of Binghamton NY
9/8/11 Flood stage is at 12 feet but the river is now at 25 feet, give or take a few inches. Downtown Binghamton is deserted and 20,000 residents have been evacuated including those in neighborhoods in the First Ward, Conklin Ave., and the East Side. The 2006 flood came up over one of the flood walls, which were built after the 1936 floods, and still … [Read more...] about Flood Pictures of Binghamton NY
Endwell Resident Among 15 Human Rights Activists Facing Trial
Endwell Resident Among 15 Human Rights Activists Facing Trial for Nonviolent Direct Action the White House in Washington, DC Washington, DC – Endwell resident Jack Gilroy is among 15 human rights advocates who are scheduled to go on trial on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 for engaging in nonviolent direct action at the White House in Washington, DC. Gilroy … [Read more...] about Endwell Resident Among 15 Human Rights Activists Facing Trial
Mycelium Running in Rec Park
I walk in Recreation Park on Binghamton's Westside every day. Lately I have been noticing a outburst of mushrooms in greater variety than I have ever seen in one place. There are 8-10 different kinds of mushrooms or "mycelium" as the scientists refer to it. I met a Ukrainian woman picking the mushrooms as I was photographing them. "These very good to eat. … [Read more...] about Mycelium Running in Rec Park
C-Squared: Collaborative Exhibit at Cooperative Gallery
Consider the Square. The current show at the Cooperative Gallery assembles diverse artwork in 6, 12 and 24 inch formats into groupings with surprising results. One collection (detail shown) connects different media all done in red. Curator MaryRose Griffin invited all gallery members to submit works in squares and then created collections, one exploring … [Read more...] about C-Squared: Collaborative Exhibit at Cooperative Gallery
Rivercrest Houses Demolished
To our friends of Rivercrest: It seems that Matthews' lawyer recently persuaded the Town of Vestal to allow the demolition of four Rivercrest houses. Three were leveled last week. What a loss to the community! Rivercrest's status as Vestal's one and only local historic district remains unresolved pending a court ruling. Until then Rivercrest should … [Read more...] about Rivercrest Houses Demolished
Make Way for Ducklings
A family of ducks snarled traffic on the East Clinton St. Bridge on a recent rainy May afternoon in Binghamton NY. A car stopped suddenly and then attempted to block two lanes and soon a Mallard with her brood were seen crossing the street, a heart-warming sight until they got to the other side. The mother easily hopped the curb but the ducklings … [Read more...] about Make Way for Ducklings
Art, Money, Love: Jane Freeman 1871-1963
[img_assist|nid=2038|title=Art, Money, Love: Jane Freeman 1871-1963|desc=Art, Money, Love: Jane Freeman 1871-1963 Paintings and Ephemera from a Working Artist will be at the Cooperative Gallery 213 on State St. Binghamton May 6-28th, 2011.|link=none|align=center|width=200|height=142] Art, Money, Love: Jane Freeman 1871-1963 Paintings and Ephemera of a … [Read more...] about Art, Money, Love: Jane Freeman 1871-1963
Peg Johnston Honored for Abortion Work
At its annual conference February 5th, 2011, the Abortion Care Network gave three awards to those who have shown exemplary and outstanding service to the abortion care community and to the women it serves. The David Gunn Lifetime Achievement honoree this year is Peg Johnston, a clinic director, long-time leader in the abortion care community, and author of … [Read more...] about Peg Johnston Honored for Abortion Work
White Guy Shooting = Crazy; Brown Guy Shooting = Terrorist
Why are they not using the term terrorist in the Tucson assassinations? Jared Lee Loughner allegedly tried to assassinate Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords at a meeting with constituents in Tucson, Arizona, on Saturday. In the wake of the attack, the 22-year-old Loughner has been called everything from “crazed” to “unhinged.” What he’s not been called, … [Read more...] about White Guy Shooting = Crazy; Brown Guy Shooting = Terrorist