Piak Sen Weather February’s wet and windy exit is hardly the last we’ll see of chilly weather. Well, fine. The edge of cold and dampness makes hovering over a bowl of hot noodles and broth just a little more pleasing. Ramen has lately popped up on more menus to challenge the near noodle monopoly pho […]
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Energy Literacy
Perhaps the biggest breakdown in the recent power shutoff was communication. As I write this, the California Public Utilities Commission has convened an emergency meeting with Pacific Gas & Electric Co. about the blackout. High among the commissioners’ concerns are PG&E’s communication failures to local governments, state agencies and customers during this event. As important […]
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Biomass: A Local andRenewable Source of Irony
Despite its official pledge to supply Humboldt county with 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2025, Redwood Coast Energy Authority has doubled down on biomass energy. Nearly a quarter of our electricity now comes from burning wood. In fact, according to its latest Comprehensive Action Plan for Energy [CAPE], RCEA plans to keep buying […]
Posted inArts + Scene
The Strings of Summer
I’m very proud of our local music scene, and pleased for selfish reasons. Apart from enjoying a wide variety of stellar show options, I also get my choice of excellent releases to review, which works out well for me, as I have little interest in writing negative copy. I have plenty of bile and scorn […]
Posted inEat + Drink
Drag Me, Vegans
Last week a sample of Milkadamia arrived at my office in artsy packaging that bore the competing slogans “Moo is moot” and “Cuddle in a cup.” It looked like the most conspicuously bespoke non-dairy option this side of liquified pearls so, yes, I had to know. The macadamia creamer sinks to the bottom of my […]