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Joseph Robertson is a poet, essayist, editor and photographer, and the founder and director of Casavaria Publishing. He is editor-in-chief of CafeSentido.com the news, politics, art, culture and exhibits project and its primary writer-reporter. He is also

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Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Tips for writing with passion and clarity: 1 of 2
The art of the pen is not a lost art, nor is it an esoteric preserve left only to the offbeat or intellectual. It is a vital part of living in a textual world, however much we have come to view our civilization as somehow more audio-visual than in the past. The following are a series of exercises that anyone can use to get th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Oil Shock: How nations can prepare for oil supply interuptions: 1 of 1
Petroleum is the most pervasive base resource other than water in the global economy of the 21st century, and as demand is exploding, production is nearing its geological peak, and untenable price increases are hitting a strained economy hard. Oil prices could be in a stagflation lock, unable to readjust to consumers' means, ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African & Middle Eastern Culture Is "change for Africa by Africans" a myth or reality?: 1 of 1
There are few things more damaging to the right of witnesses and bystanders to contribute to the resolution of a given problem than harboring the assumption that no one involved has anything to contribute. For western and Asian lookers on, viewing the problems of the African continent as outsiders, there is absolutely nothing... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet (Other) Will Web 3.0 make information less free?: 1 of 1
We are on the verge of a major communications and global economic revolution, in which major media, technological advances, cloud computing and dispersed optimization, adapt to and take over new models for living and producing in human society. The New Scientist magazine reports in its March 15-21, 2008 edition that "web 3.0 ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Toyota's proposal to move toward oil conservation: 1 of 1
The green technology transition is gaining momentum. Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota has announced it will add solar panels to some of its fleet of hybrid vehicles. The "high-end" third-generation Prius models will sport Kyocera-produced solar panels on the roof, aimed at assisting with powering the air-conditioning and oth... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy Assessing America's trend towards green energy sources: 6 of 9
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), just one week after backing Pres. Bush's proposal to initiate new offshore oil and natural gas drilling in currently protected areas, has proposed a major nuclear power initiative, modeling his plan on France's highly developed nuclear power grid. He also accused his rival, Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) of... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Trickle-down economics: 2 of 3
We have surpassed the "trickle-down" theory and entered a new era of generative economics. To understand the relevance and virtues of Barack Obama economic vision, we have to look at the long history of struggle between American laissez-faire capitalism and American middle-class capitalism. We are on the verge of what is like... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture Feeding the poor today and everyone on the planet tomorrow: What are the issues, and what can be done to avert a global food crisis?: 40 of 57
STEEP RISE IN FOOD PRICES LINKED TO DIVERSION OF GRAINS TO BIOFUEL PRODUCTIONIn a period of roughly 18 months, the price of corn across central American markets has doubled, making staple foodstuffs too expensive for many in the region. Today, what is described as an "angry mob" of protesters suffering food scarcity attacked ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness US can go carbon-free within 10 years: 2 of 2
Former US vice-president Al Gore is calling on the nation to marshal its resources and divorce itself from the combustible fuels economy. Gore says the US can produce all its energy requirements from renewable resources within 10 years, if concerted action is taken. The bold initiative is designed to drive debate on the topic... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Social networking tools as a representation of human evolution: 2 of 2
An attractive woman, 34-ish, drives a compact station-wagon, late model, over a still-cobblestone side street in the center of Madrid. She advances slowly, toward a red light, and talks on her cell phone. She seems equally concentrated on both activities. Driving an automobile is a potentially dangerous activity, in which one... More..