Kevin Baum

People Of The World Are Shocked Into Action...Finally

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise! It is a sad but true maxim that sweeping change almost always follows on the heels of disaster. The historical record is replete with examples of this truism. Think about it for a moment... It took massive damage from earthquakes for the west coast to realize that it had to regulate the design and construction of buildings to withstand the... (posted by Kevin 1 year 41 days ago.)

Fukushima Reactor Meltdown Eminent?

It is difficult to stay abreast of the ever-changing circumstances at the Japanese Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant as the crisis continues to evolve daily. While there is an abundance of unqualified voices giving opinions on this evolving disaster, and the Internet is abuzz with various gloomy scenarios on the consequences of the event, the very complexity of the science involved alone makes it difficult for a reasonable... (posted by Kevin 1 year 50 days ago.)

Apocalypse Is In The Air; Was The Japan Earthquake The Beginning Of The End?

Generally, it is my philosophy to stay out of the prediction business, to steer clear of radicalism, and to shun notions of conspiracy and intrigue. I believe that the world will unfold in unpredictable and mysterious ways and that attempts to predict future events ultimately makes one look foolish. Indeed, the very act of trying to predict the... (posted by Kevin 1 year 60 days ago.)

World In Crisis; Welcome To The Future

Trying to remain abreast of the dramatic events and trends that are shaping our world today is like driving through a Texas hail storm -- a constant beating of blinding ice, with occasional stones hitting so hard they virtually take your breath away. Indeed, as one reflects on the past 12-15 months alone, you can not help but to be awed by the staggering number of incredible and... (posted by Kevin 1 year 70 days ago.)

Japan's Devastating Earthquake: Finding Patterns in Nature's Fits of Rage

We are watching in horror as the full devastation of the Japan earthquake unfolds, and our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this terrible disaster. This tragedy represents yet another natural disaster following right on the heels of other epic events across the planet; is there a pattern to this madness? Is this the New Normal? What is... (posted by Kevin 1 year 75 days ago.)

Economic Collapse Redux

Gallup recently released their monthly unemployment report and it appears as if we are continuing our slow but steady increase in joblessness throughout America. According to Gallup, unemployment was up to 10.3% at the end of February 2011, a slight increase from January's high of 9.8 percent. What's more, underemployment surged to just under 20% and the percentage of part-time workers who want full... (posted by Kevin 1 year 80 days ago.)