AltWeeklies Wire
A 'Thicket of Tradeoffs'new
Peak oil expert Richard Heinberg explains that humanity faces an intimidating choice: Kick our oil addiction decisively and cooperatively, or leave it up to the market and face catastrophic consequences.
Eugene Weekly |
Kera Abraham |
01-11-2006 |
Environment
Wanted: More Dead Presidentsnew

Hopes were high when some of the biggest names in Illinois formed the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Foundation in Springfield, but it's now clear they have fallen far short of their financial goals. Richard Norton Smith hopes to play catch-up.
Illinois Times |
Bruce Rushton |
11-23-2005 |
Economy
Tags: and, Illinois, Richard, Abraham, Foundation, library, Lincoln, museum, Norton, presidential, Smith, Springfield
Penalizing Homeowners: Ameriquest Mortgage's Smashmouth Loansnew

Ameriquest Mortgage is bringing you the Super Bowl’s halftime extravaganza -- while it roughs up borrowers and encroaches on their homes. Ameriquest has claimed another honor: top political contributor in the mortgage industry, spending nearly $5.6 million to influence November’s elections.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Rich Lord |
01-06-2005 |
Policy Issues
Tags: business, Richard, Ameriquest, lending, lord, Mortgage, Pittsburgh, predatory, Rich, Super Bowl