Have Some Deformed Salmon
Remember that 3 eyed fish on The Simpsons? Well salmon raised in factory farms in Norway are now deformed at a rate between 1 and 5 per cent. Some farms report up to 25% of the fish are deformed, while others balance the rate out to a lower figure. Read about it here, from Reuters. Two great facts I'd like to share from this piece:
Deformed fish can be sold for human consumption, for instance as fillets or in pate.
and
Separately, some U.S. research has suggested that eating farm-raised salmon poses greater health risks from dioxins, known to cause cancer.
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
English Premier League
Although there is still one match to be played for each time, this year's title race has already been decided. The south west London club Chelsea have gained top spot this year for the first time in 50 years. 2nd spot is firmly in the grip of north London's Arsenal, and 3rd is in the hands of Manchester United. Today Chelsea visited Man Utd to play a mostly ceremonial match that had only bragging rights at stake. The result? 3-1 to Chelsea and a clear signal that Man Utd are no longer to be feared. There still remains the FA Cup final on May 21 between Arsenal and Man Utd, which should produce sparks, knowing the intense rivalry that exists between the sides. My friend Chris backs Arsenal and although they're ahead of my Man Utd, I think we're going to beat Arsenal for the 4th time this year and hoist the FA Cup!
Although there is still one match to be played for each time, this year's title race has already been decided. The south west London club Chelsea have gained top spot this year for the first time in 50 years. 2nd spot is firmly in the grip of north London's Arsenal, and 3rd is in the hands of Manchester United. Today Chelsea visited Man Utd to play a mostly ceremonial match that had only bragging rights at stake. The result? 3-1 to Chelsea and a clear signal that Man Utd are no longer to be feared. There still remains the FA Cup final on May 21 between Arsenal and Man Utd, which should produce sparks, knowing the intense rivalry that exists between the sides. My friend Chris backs Arsenal and although they're ahead of my Man Utd, I think we're going to beat Arsenal for the 4th time this year and hoist the FA Cup!
Monday, May 09, 2005
Social Security Flash Animation
This amazing 30 second flash animation explodes the Bush fools' case that their plan will help or save Social Security. Check out the animation and pass it on. Brought to you through a MoveOn.org campaign.
This amazing 30 second flash animation explodes the Bush fools' case that their plan will help or save Social Security. Check out the animation and pass it on. Brought to you through a MoveOn.org campaign.
The Raveonettes at Spaceland
The Danish fuzz-fi rockers The Raveonettes are playing three shows at Silverlake's Spaceland club. Get tickets through TicketWeb. For the show with Amusement Parks On Fire, go here. For the show with She Wants Revenge, go here. The Gram Rabbit show is sold out.
The Danish fuzz-fi rockers The Raveonettes are playing three shows at Silverlake's Spaceland club. Get tickets through TicketWeb. For the show with Amusement Parks On Fire, go here. For the show with She Wants Revenge, go here. The Gram Rabbit show is sold out.
Daniel Gross Shows Our Economy Is In Huge Trouble
Forget the GOP spin, this economy is poised on a knife's edge. Our massive deficit spending and our increasing thrall to China's currency buying has opened the USA to vulnerabilities that could be every bit as calamitous as a war, without a shot being fired. Read it here from the NY Times.
Forget the GOP spin, this economy is poised on a knife's edge. Our massive deficit spending and our increasing thrall to China's currency buying has opened the USA to vulnerabilities that could be every bit as calamitous as a war, without a shot being fired. Read it here from the NY Times.
Joe Conason on the GOP Takeover of Public Broadcasting
In this scary article, Conason details the appointment to oversea the CPB of several GOP cronies, proteges of Karl Rove, and former party bosses. That is how Bush expects "balanced" broadcasting. Read it here, New York Observer.
In this scary article, Conason details the appointment to oversea the CPB of several GOP cronies, proteges of Karl Rove, and former party bosses. That is how Bush expects "balanced" broadcasting. Read it here, New York Observer.