Articles by: Alisa Zomer

Summer Blog 2013

Alisa Zomer in Manila, part 2

Alisa Zomer in Manila, part 2

Crispy lechon, fried milk fish, juicy chicken inasal – these are but complements to the main feature on the Filipino supper plate. Taking up nearly three quarters of a meal and most of one’s belly, rice is the star attraction …

by × July 29, 2013 × 2 comments

Summer Blog 2013

Alisa Zomer in Manila

Alisa Zomer in Manila

How to study a megacity: Metro Manila.

Step 1: Go to a megacity. Step 2: Take public transport (and hold on tight).

Jumping into a jeepney in Manila sucks the unknowing Joe into the rushing, chortling capillary system that is …

by × July 19, 2013 × 5 comments

Energy, Fracking, Uncategorized

Fracking Goes to Court: Will State or Local Government Determine America’s Energy Future?

Fracking Goes to Court: Will State or Local Government Determine America’s Energy Future?

Do state governments have the right to decide where fracking wells go, or do the towns themselves get to call the shots?
by × November 26, 2012 × 2 comments