Saturday, June 28, 2003
Derek,
I am but a simple professional sports executive. I do not understand your large "agri-" words and your fancy blog sites scare me with their many colorful, blinking lights. But, I do agree that there would definitely be some confused looks on faces if a return to localism got some prominent attention in the media. In 100 years or less our society has changed so much that I dare say most folks would have no idea what you're talking about.
I am but a simple professional sports executive. I do not understand your large "agri-" words and your fancy blog sites scare me with their many colorful, blinking lights. But, I do agree that there would definitely be some confused looks on faces if a return to localism got some prominent attention in the media. In 100 years or less our society has changed so much that I dare say most folks would have no idea what you're talking about.
Friday, June 27, 2003
Just received this email from "Make Trade Fair" via Coldplay (if you'll recall from the Gwinnett concert, lead singer Chris Martin had this organization written on his arm):
"In 2001, 10 US cotton giants received almost $17 million in government
handouts*.
It's thanks to such generous handouts that big US cotton farms are able to
sell their cotton at rock bottom prices; undercutting millions of African
cotton farmers who, without the benefit of million dollar handouts,
simply can't compete.
So while US cotton subsidies mean big bucks for big business in the US,
they spell ruin for millions of African cotton farmers. It doesn't sound
very fair does it? It isn't, but now's your chance to do something about
it.
Email Bush NOW and demand an end to unfair cotton subsidies:
http://maketradefair.com/go/uscotton
George Bush is planning a whistle stop tour of Africa at the beginning of
July. African cotton farmers will be protesting, calling for an end to
unfair US subsidies which are devastating their livelihoods. Join them -
Email Bush NOW and demand an end to unfair cotton subsidies:
http://maketradefair.com/go/uscotton"
Thoughts?
"In 2001, 10 US cotton giants received almost $17 million in government
handouts*.
It's thanks to such generous handouts that big US cotton farms are able to
sell their cotton at rock bottom prices; undercutting millions of African
cotton farmers who, without the benefit of million dollar handouts,
simply can't compete.
So while US cotton subsidies mean big bucks for big business in the US,
they spell ruin for millions of African cotton farmers. It doesn't sound
very fair does it? It isn't, but now's your chance to do something about
it.
Email Bush NOW and demand an end to unfair cotton subsidies:
http://maketradefair.com/go/uscotton
George Bush is planning a whistle stop tour of Africa at the beginning of
July. African cotton farmers will be protesting, calling for an end to
unfair US subsidies which are devastating their livelihoods. Join them -
Email Bush NOW and demand an end to unfair cotton subsidies:
http://maketradefair.com/go/uscotton"
Thoughts?
Thursday, June 26, 2003
Sounds like Norah Jones would be better off if the only public opening of her mouth were to sing, based on this interview:
"I'm like a zombie. My boyfriend, he makes fun of me, because I'm always talking about what's going on with Rachel and Chandler," she laughed, referring to two of the characters on NBC's Friends.
"He's like, 'Oh my God, you're such a nerd, you call them by their names, like they're your friends next door.'"
Yeah, yeah, I know she's only 22 or whatever but her publicist should know better. I dare say the average age of her fans are much higher than her own age. That could change if she keeps this up...
