Sarah Palin is Full of Crap: "Sarah Palin is full of crap, and her lies are threatening to torpedo health care reform. Time and time again, she has been attacking sensible reform efforts by claiming that it would lead to 'death panels.' She has done this over and over again, even after this has been shown to be an utter, complete lie.
Well, with your help, we are going to fight back, demand she stop lying, and...build the world's biggest pile of crap in her honor."
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Why is everyone so pissed at Obama? | Grist
Why is everyone so pissed at Obama? | Grist: "An insufficient deal has been struck at Copenhagen, leaving many participants dismayed by the outcome and miffed at President Obama. Resentment toward Obama had been building throughout the day, and it spilled over as I went looking for food.
After buying a plate of lentils at a cafeteria inside the Bella Center, I sat down at a round plastic table occupied by three European journalists—a German, a Brit, and a Dane."
After buying a plate of lentils at a cafeteria inside the Bella Center, I sat down at a round plastic table occupied by three European journalists—a German, a Brit, and a Dane."
Monday, December 21, 2009
Seed behemoth Monsanto stumbles into antitrust trouble | Grist
Seed behemoth Monsanto stumbles into antitrust trouble | Grist: "Even as it bombards the airwaves and magazine ad pages to tout its commitment to “sustainable agriculture,” GMO seed giant Monsanto has been having a rough go on the PR front of late.
First came a report (PDF) from the Organic Center showing that the company’s core Round Up Ready products have sparked a veritable monsoon of herbicide use. According to the report, since the introduction of “herbicide tolerant” corn, soy, and cotton in 1996, farmers have sprayed 382.6 million more pounds of herbicides than they otherwise would have—the overwhelming bulk of it Monsanto’s “Roundup” brand glyphosate."
First came a report (PDF) from the Organic Center showing that the company’s core Round Up Ready products have sparked a veritable monsoon of herbicide use. According to the report, since the introduction of “herbicide tolerant” corn, soy, and cotton in 1996, farmers have sprayed 382.6 million more pounds of herbicides than they otherwise would have—the overwhelming bulk of it Monsanto’s “Roundup” brand glyphosate."
HelpingAnimals.com // Animals @ Home // Why Animals Do Not Make Good Gifts
HelpingAnimals.com // Animals @ Home // Why Animals Do Not Make Good Gifts: "Animals, like us, require love and proper care to flourish. Although people who give animals as gifts invariably have good intentions, it is unfair to give an animal to anyone unless you are absolutely certain that the person wants that particular animal as a companion and is willing and able to give a lifetime of proper care."
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Friends of the Earth U.S.
Friends of the Earth U.S.: "Voices for climate justice must be heard!
On December 16, Friends of the Earth delegates from across the world arrived at the Bella Center in Copenhagen to keep fighting for a strong and just climate deal -- only to find that their passes to the climate negotiations had been barred without advance notice or explanation.
United Nations officials singled out representatives from groups like Friends of the Earth, Avaaz and Via Campesina to ban from the conference center -- groups that are on the front lines of the struggle for climate justice."
On December 16, Friends of the Earth delegates from across the world arrived at the Bella Center in Copenhagen to keep fighting for a strong and just climate deal -- only to find that their passes to the climate negotiations had been barred without advance notice or explanation.
United Nations officials singled out representatives from groups like Friends of the Earth, Avaaz and Via Campesina to ban from the conference center -- groups that are on the front lines of the struggle for climate justice."
Save Copenhagen: Real Deal Now!
Save Copenhagen: Real Deal Now!: "With only 2 days left, the crucial Copenhagen climate summit is failing.
World leaders have arrived and begun 60 hours of final negotiations. Each one will have to decide whether to step forward as heroes, or fail us all. But they will only act if we do.
Around the world a global movement has been building towards this moment. Now it's time for one last, massive push -- with a global public outcry for a real deal that will stop catastrophic climate change. In the next 48 hours we can build the largest petition in history. The names of petition signers are actually being read out inside the summit. Sign below, and tell everyone:"
World leaders have arrived and begun 60 hours of final negotiations. Each one will have to decide whether to step forward as heroes, or fail us all. But they will only act if we do.
Around the world a global movement has been building towards this moment. Now it's time for one last, massive push -- with a global public outcry for a real deal that will stop catastrophic climate change. In the next 48 hours we can build the largest petition in history. The names of petition signers are actually being read out inside the summit. Sign below, and tell everyone:"
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Is Wal-Mart the future of local food? | Grist
Is Wal-Mart the future of local food? | Grist: "One of the most important historic developments in the food economy is embodied in this statistic: in 1900, 40 percent of every dollar spent on food went to the farmer or rancher while the rest was split between inputs and distribution. Now? 7 cents on the dollar goes to the producer and 73 cents goes just to distribution. That’s worth keeping in mind when you read things like this:"
George W. Bush’s man in Copenhagen | Grist
George W. Bush’s man in Copenhagen | Grist: "For eight years, Connaughton was the top White House environmental adviser to President George W. Bush. So when I saw him at a business summit in Copenhagen last Friday, I asked him about the Bush administration’s responsibility for the climate quagmire—the fact that negotiators haven’t gotten past disagreements that were evident a decade ago."
WakeUpWalMart.com - Hope for the Holidays 2009
WakeUpWalMart.com - Hope for the Holidays 2009: "This holiday season, join us in sending an open letter to Walmart CEO Mike Duke calling for safe products, responsible business practices, and accountability.
As a November 2009 China Labor Watch report found, Walmart uses its size and clout to push suppliers to produce at a lower cost, forcing them to cut corners to meet Walmart's price demands and still make a profit. One of the areas that suppliers could cut corners is product safety. Walmart has repeatedly carried products that have been identified as unsafe or dangerous by reputable consumer safety organizations."
As a November 2009 China Labor Watch report found, Walmart uses its size and clout to push suppliers to produce at a lower cost, forcing them to cut corners to meet Walmart's price demands and still make a profit. One of the areas that suppliers could cut corners is product safety. Walmart has repeatedly carried products that have been identified as unsafe or dangerous by reputable consumer safety organizations."
Maria Cantwell for U.S. Senate
Maria Cantwell for U.S. Senate: "Financial derivatives are extremely complicated financial instruments used to speculate on the future value of an asset. In other words, Wall Street uses derivatives to gamble. It was this kind of gambling that led to the collapse of Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers and brought the U.S. financial system to its knees."
Christmas Trees—Real or Fake? | Simple Steps
Christmas Trees—Real or Fake? | Simple Steps: "One smells great, but the other comes predecorated—and both can pollute. Which should you allow in your house this year?
If opting for a fresh Christmas tree over a fake one is a no-brainer in your mind, you're at odds with a majority of the public: Approximately 60 percent of Americans set up fake trees for the holidays, according to a 2004 poll by ABC News and The Washington Post. But—popularity aside—which is the healthier, more ecofriendly choice?"
If opting for a fresh Christmas tree over a fake one is a no-brainer in your mind, you're at odds with a majority of the public: Approximately 60 percent of Americans set up fake trees for the holidays, according to a 2004 poll by ABC News and The Washington Post. But—popularity aside—which is the healthier, more ecofriendly choice?"
Thursday, December 10, 2009
FEED - Latest Issue | Union of Concerned Scientists
FEED - Latest Issue | Union of Concerned Scientists:
1. Engineered crops won't fix nitrogen pollution problem
2. Antibiotic resistance estimated to cost $20 billion a year
3. Biotech crops responsible for huge increase in weed killers
4. Bon Appétit produces guide to help young farmers
5. Major cattle producer loses right to use organic label
1. Engineered crops won't fix nitrogen pollution problem
2. Antibiotic resistance estimated to cost $20 billion a year
3. Biotech crops responsible for huge increase in weed killers
4. Bon Appétit produces guide to help young farmers
5. Major cattle producer loses right to use organic label
NRDC: Green Holiday Entertaining
NRDC: Green Holiday Entertaining
One thing is certain: you don't want to stint on food. It's a party after all.
But you do want the food to be sustainable and the quantity to be appropriate for the number of guests you plan to have.
No need to stint on decorations either. They underline the holiday theme and set a festive tone. Just choose decorations that are reusable and, in the case of lighting, energy-efficient.
One thing is certain: you don't want to stint on food. It's a party after all.
But you do want the food to be sustainable and the quantity to be appropriate for the number of guests you plan to have.
No need to stint on decorations either. They underline the holiday theme and set a festive tone. Just choose decorations that are reusable and, in the case of lighting, energy-efficient.
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
windows-7-complaints-begin: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance
windows-7-complaints-begin: Personal Finance News from Yahoo! Finance: "Users of the new operating system say the upgrading process is buggy. But once the kinks are worked out, customers are liking Windows 7 a lot more than Vista
Microsoft launched Windows 7 in late October to much fanfare. But, just like with previous Windows upgrades, complaints about bugs have already started rolling in.
A whopping 31% of clients have reported problems with upgrading to Windows 7, according to a recent survey of more than 100,000 customers conducted by consumer helpdesk firm iYogi."
Microsoft launched Windows 7 in late October to much fanfare. But, just like with previous Windows upgrades, complaints about bugs have already started rolling in.
A whopping 31% of clients have reported problems with upgrading to Windows 7, according to a recent survey of more than 100,000 customers conducted by consumer helpdesk firm iYogi."
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