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About Bruce

Work for sustainable development of small islands and the Chesapeake Bay; ex-Peace Corps (Volunteer and staff) in LA & Caribbean; cruised Caribbean on S/Y Meander for three years; like small tropical islands, French canals, Umbria, Tasmania, and NZ. Married 52 years to the late Kincey Burdett Potter (see Kincey.org). President of the now-sunsetting Island Resources Foundation.

Aquaculture and Mariculture

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Bruce

The National Geographic Magazine for June, 2014, has an excellent article on aquaculture <http://www.nationalgeographic.com/foodfeatures/aquaculture/&gt;, an important resource management tool for small islands. Here’s a summary graphic:

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An NGO Making a Difference: South River Federation, Annapolis, MD

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Bruce
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College Grads Past 10 Years: Income Flat; Debts Up 35%

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Bruce
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Beavers versus Humans — A Case of Underfunded Infrastructure

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Bruce

The April 13th Bay Journal has a great OpEd by Tom Horton <http://www.bayjournal.com/article/core_sediments_reveal_when_a_wetter_bay_was_wildly_healthier&gt; about Grace Brush’s research, and beavers, that spells it out: Chesapeake Born Core sediments reveal when a wetter Bay was wildly healthier By Tom Horton on April … Continue reading →

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governance Big Data – Big Problem

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Bruce

The Big Caveats for Big Data, as summarized by Tom Simonite of the MIT Technology Review is at: http://www.technologyreview.com/view/527071/five-things-obamas-big-data-experts-warned-him-about/ Five Things Obama’s Big Data Experts Warned Him About The rise of big data techniques poses risks to society that call … Continue reading →

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What would Alister Think?

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Bruce

This search link at the Digital Library of the Caribbean/Caribbean Newspaper Digital Library <http://dloc.com/results/table/?text=%22eric+gairy%22+%22grenada+newsletter%22&gt; shows 136 references to “Eric Gairy” in the Grenada Newsletter (published 1974 to 1992 by Cynthia and Alister Hughes in St. George’s), in case anyone wonders, … Continue reading →

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Five-Meter Shark Tagged off Western Australia

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Bruce

A Series of Articles from Western Australia (WA) about [Great White] Sharks from Australia Broadcasting. . . <http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-15/swimmes-warned-after-great-white-spotted-off-south-west-coast/5392236&gt; Massive great white shark attracted to whale carcass on WA beach prompts warning to swimmers Updated 2 hours 33 minutes ago Photo: … Continue reading →

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Increased Power Outages . . .

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Bruce

Report: Power outages due to weather have doubled since 2003 From the Washington Post’s “Weather Gang:” By Jason Samenow April 11 at 12:25 pm (Climate Central) Climate Central released a report Thursday with a remarkable conclusion, but one that may … Continue reading →

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Commonwealth Small Islands Agree . . . (annotated version of Jamaica Observer article)

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Bruce

From the Jamaica Observer of 31 March 2014 <http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Commonwealth-countries-agree-on-way-forward_16377957&gt; Commonwealth countries agree on way forward Monday, March 31, 2014 St Lucian Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMC) — Commonwealth countries have ended a two-day meeting here, identifying … Continue reading →

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Dramatic Increases in Rate of Coastal Wetland Loss

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Bruce

This issue is especially significant for SMALL ISLANDS, given the importance of preserving coastal wetlands in the face of climate change effects, including especially sea level rise and increased frequency of coastal storms. abc article dramatic coastal wetland losses 2014 … Continue reading →

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