Talk: David Barsamian: 'Occupy the Economy: Challenging Capitalism'
In interviews with economist Richard Wolff, David Barsamian probes the root causes of the current economic crisis, its social consequences, and what can and should be done to turn things around. Talk will be held today, Sept. 11, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at University Church, 1611 Stanford Ave., Palo Alto. Go to peaceandjustice.org.

Talk: Donald L. Gautier, energy resources
Donald L. Gautier, research geologist at the USGS, discusses several unconventional energy resources, the technologies used in their production, such as directional drilling and multi-stage hydrofractures, and some of the environmental issues surrounding their development. The talk will be today, Sept. 11, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hangen Szechuan Restaurant, 134 Castro St., Mountain View. Lunch is $12. Go to tian.greens.org.

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