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Ahh, the Onion strikes again. I love it.
We Must Preserve The Earth’s Dwindling Resources For My Five Children
We must take steps immediately to devise safe, alternative energy sources that my future offspring can safely consume. If we don’t develop new fuels now, there will be none left for those who issue from my loins to burn and continue to burn for all time. I don’t want my 625-odd great-grandchildren to have to wait 20 or 30 precious seconds for their toilets to flush. I don’t want their 3,125 children to live in a hellish society where they cannot own their own snowmobiles. And I shudder to think that my 15,625 great-great-great-grandchildren may not be able to have TVs in every room that they can leave on all day and all night. Is it our right to deny my progeny of their gargantuan RVs and motorboats, as well? Of course not.
Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan
An interesting look into how plants have ensured their own survival through the ages by cultivating traits that are desirable to humans, who in turn, propagate these plants on a massive scale throughout the world. The subjects are the Apple, the Tulip, the Potato, and Marijuana. Each fascinate me in different ways, so I enjoyed his insight and analysis. For such a short book it’s very informative.
The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan
This is Pollan’s most recent book. Basically, he spent serveral years tracing various aspects of the food supply chain in the U.S. and outlines the results of 4 meals: Industrial, pasture, organic, and hunter-gatherer. Although he was a bit unfair in his critique of the Whole Foods Market chain, for the most part this is a good book that is well worth a read.
The Long Emergency by James Howard Kunstler
If any book has had a profound impact on my life, it’s probably this one. I don’t quite subscribe to the doom-and-gloom scenario that Kunstler paints here but most of what he writes is based on hard facts, science, and reputable sources. To sum it up: When oil prices get much higher, we’re all pretty much fucked. The signs are already appearing, but most people aren’t paying attention. Hello! The world oil supply is on a decline — as in, we’re running out, right now. Better start preparing. My plans for the near future have changed quite a bit since I read this book (more on that later).
Kunstler also maintains a somewhat funny (if in a dark way) blog called Clusterfuck Nation. Keep an eye on that one.
Taken in the last two days.
Organic Cassava Aka Yuca. Produces tubers that are amazing when sliced and deep fried. Sprinkle salt on top, serve with a mix of ketchup and mayo. Mmmm mmm.
. Wasp Taking a lunch.
. Beetle and friend Sharing a leaf.
(Alternatively titled: ‘Georgia is Full of Dumbfuck Redneck Homophobes Who Have Nothing Better To Do than Meddle in Other People’s Lives’)
From The Chattanoogan:
Gov. Sonny Perdue announced today that the state of Georgia will appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court the ruling by Judge Constance Russell of the Fulton County Superior Court overturning Georgia’s law defining marriage as between one man and one woman. “I’ve spoken with the Attorney General and he has assured me that he will move forward with an immediate appeal to the Georgia Supreme Court,†said Gov. Perdue. “We will ask for an expedited review and I have confidence that the Supreme Court will handle this in a timely fashion.†If the Georgia Supreme Court fails to overturn the decision of the lower court or fails to act by August 7, 2006, Gov. Perdue said he will call for a special session of the General Assembly to convene on August 9, 2006. This will allow the state to meet the Secretary of State’s deadline of Aug. 14 for the general election ballot language certification. “I think the people of Georgia spoke overwhelmingly. They knew exactly what they were voting for and their voices deserve to be heard,†said Gov. Perdue.
What about the voices of the gay community? Huh. I thought we had, you know, gotten past all of that suppressing minorities thing about 40 years ago. Well, in theory anyway. Cause how does two women getting married affect you, Mr. Perdue? It doesn’t. Get over yourself.
My god says that homophobes burn in hell. Take that.