Monday, August 19, 2002

Send your name to Mars for free! (Registration ends November 15, 2002.) I found this when a Google search uncovered Zyg's name bound for a comet (but still not his website), and one thing led to another... 11:09:01 PM    comment []

More on genetically modified food: An article from June, GM contamination spreads in Mexico, shows why Zambia has good reason to decline the "free" food they've been offered (free is supposed to mean there is no cost, which is not clear in this case). Thanks for the link to Wade, who's lucky enough to have access to a little heirloom produce. By the way, why does all this info keep coming through the BBC? It not as though the American press isn't paying enough attention... 8:14:48 PM    comment []

I've been expecting a Time or Newsweek cover story on blogging, but this is pretty close: a Newsweek article called Living in the Blog-osphere. [From scripting.com] 10:35:37 AM    comment []

The story of starving Zambians vs. genetically modified American grain makes the BBC News. [Thanks again, Beki.] Comments in the article by Andrew Natsios, director of the Agency for International Development, demonstrate either a complete "disconnect" with the Zambians or a carefully-worded attempt at corporate spin (to mitigate this bad PR for GM foods on behalf of the grain donors). Note to Mr. Natsios: The Zambian people are willing to eat the grain. They do not want GM crops growing in their country, thus they do not want any of GM seeds in their country. (Unmilled grain= seeds!) Stop trying to make them sound foolish for turning down this questionable gift. Note #2 to Mr. Natsios: Don't worry, most American people will eat and grow the GM stuff, as they are being given little choice and even less information. 10:10:30 AM    comment []