Russ Emerson | May 8, 2009
The Jesusita fire in Santa Barbara is making the news. For my family, it’s more than just news; it’s a threat. My brother, sister and mom are pretty close by. (Click for larger.) My brother’s home is in the blue-circled area; my sister and mom live in the region I’ve circled in red. A lot […]
Russ Emerson | April 5, 2009
Swell. Just swell. North Korea defiantly launched a rocket over Japan on Sunday, claiming to have put a satellite in orbit even though other countries said the communist nation – which has been developing nuclear capabilities – was testing its ability to fire a long-range missile. The response so far seems a bit underwhelming. “The […]