American Education: Brought to You by Corporate Giant Pearson
Here’s a telling quote from an article by Gail Collins: An American child could go to a public school run by Pearson, studying from books produced by Pearson, while his or her progress is evaluated by Pearson standardized tests. The only public participant in the show would be the taxpayer. via A Very Pricey Pineapple [...]
David Sirota on Why Corporations Don’t Like Labeling
This essay by David Sirota explains more about how the big soda corporations are dodging to get ingredients out that will be labeled carcinogens. Link to the article.
The Truth Behind Hamburger: PINK SLIME!
If you haven’t eaten your last hamburger yet, this video should do it. I know I’m done.
Kmareka Supporting Blackout Tomorrow to Protest SOPA and PIPA
To support Blackout Wednesday and in congruence with WordPress.com, Kmareka will be unavailable tomorrow for regular viewing. The settings will be turned to private so that it can’t be viewed. We will return on Thursday. To learn more about SOPA and PIPA and the threats they pose to internet communication and free speech, please see [...]
Make Yours Well-Done
Not surprisingly, what goes around, comes around. Our factory-farmed cows, pigs and chickens, stuffed with antibiotics, are reeking with drug-resistant staph bacteria. Cook it well, wash your hands, and keep the kid’s hands off it. Wipe your countertops and pay attention to what goes where. You’ll be okay. The longer view is to eat less, [...]
Let’s All Go Back to Using Baby Shampoo and Lotion
The Environment Minister of Denmark has created legislation to ban certain chemicals which are believed to cause disruption to the endocrine system. A small blurb here — there will likely be more news about this once it hits the mainstream publications. It sounds like a good idea for anyone concerned about endocrine disruptors to try [...]
Buying Trouble Online
Last year I didn’t know what to get my brother for Christmas, so on about 12/24 I went online and ordered him some praying mantis. I thought no more about it until I got a call on my cell phone while I was at work. A guy with a Southern accent was trying to explain [...]
We’re Watching You
This is a little unsettling. It’s been going on for years, I’m sure, but I never noticed it till now. I went on Google to look up remote control light switches– a slightly unusual piece of hardware. Now several sites I visit have flashy ads for them. Makes me glad that I never assumed my [...]
Save Those Coats
If you love crowds and standing in long lines while spending money on stuff you’re not sure will make anyone happy while listening to singing chipmunks, then don’t read this post. Go to the Provicence Place Mall the day after Thanksgiving. But if you’re a dour curmudgeon, or just contrary, November 26 is Buy Nothing [...]
Self Indulgence With Me Vida Local
Was it deliberate, or was it a happy accident that United BBQ opened across the street from the Silver Star Bakery? Now with a short ride down Ives Street you can get barbecue and all the sides, collards, mac and cheese, and home-made potato chips. Then step across the street for pastry so pretty it’s [...]
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