Friday, September 4, 2009

Tell Obama's Antitrust Czar: Investigate Monsanto

Tell Obama's Antitrust Czar: Investigate Monsanto: "Massive seed corporation Monsanto -- through acquisitions and cut-throat business practices -- has cornered 90% of the soy, 65% of the corn, and 70% of the cotton market, and has a rapidly growing presence in the fruit and vegetable market, all without government anti-trust officials raising an eyebrow."

Shampoo pooh-pooh - 02 September 2009 - New Scientist

Shampoo pooh-pooh - 02 September 2009 - New Scientist: "have just read the label on my shampoo bottle. The list of ingredients is mind-boggling. How on earth did anyone come up with such a complex concoction and what exactly are chemicals such as sodium diethylene-triamine pentamethylene phosphonate and hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde doing to my hair?"

Diesel Exhaust Is Linked To Cancer Development Via New Blood Vessel Growth

Diesel Exhaust Is Linked To Cancer Development Via New Blood Vessel Growth: "Diesel Exhaust Is Linked To Cancer Development Via New Blood Vessel Growth"

Thursday, September 3, 2009

How Hybrids are robbing the planet of Rare Earths | Automotive.com How Hybrids are robbing the planet of Rare Earths Blog & Enthusiast Discussions

How Hybrids are robbing the planet of Rare Earths | Automotive.com How Hybrids are robbing the planet of Rare Earths Blog & Enthusiast Discussions: "Now comes word that hybrid vehicles are “gobbling” up rare earth metals for use in the construction of their electric motors and batteries. These precious metals are also used in the manufacturing of other electronic gadgets. So now there appears that there is a shortage of this type of materials."

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Finally...I wanted this about five years ago.




This bike rickshaw was made at Mike's Bikes and will be used to deliver sandwiches from Sequim Family Farm's kitchen in Carlsborg. After delivery hours, it will be used to transport folks around the area with pedal power.


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