Whats on my browser bar?

From time to time, my FireFox browser bar begins to overflow with links. This particular folder I'm cleaning is from when FireFox and my Delicious were not getting along very well. The inability to tag links left me temporarily helpless! While I'm doing a little spring cleaning, I thought I'd share what I find.

An article from Media Post News on how Baby Boomers are the greenest generation. Schedule from Yoga West Studios (drop in only $12! I'll have to check it out) Main Street Cupcakes... yuuuummmm. They have so many different kinds it's dizzying. Everything you could ever want to know about TVP (textured vegetable protein). It's not my favorite, but it can be a handy substitute for meat in recipes. Super funny randomly generating Sarah Palin message. Hit refresh as needed for hours fun. Research on nylon shower curtains. Though I ended up getting polyester instead, anything beats those horrid PVC plastic liners. Ever notice that 'new shower curtain smell'? Mmmmm, the sweet smell of off-gassing chemicals. And last in the folder is Kiva, a micro-lending site that helps struggling entrepreneurs around the globe get the chance to make a living for themselves.

CHECK! one folder down. (Do you think typing out check after a task is the same as writing that endorphin releasing check mark?)

Yo ho ho!... Happy Earth Day!

Just kidding, it's not talk like a pirate day. So.... what do pirates and the environment have in common you ask? Clean water. Illegal overfishing and toxic dumping off the Somalian cost are the main causes for it's people turning to piracy. And honestly, who can blame them? Their government (who is supposed to regulate and stop these kinds of things) is non existent. These ex-fisherman are being poisoned and robbed of millions of dollars and their livelihoods. And no one cared. Until they started hijacking ships and taking Americans hostage.

What is one to expect after years of environmental abuse by other countries? Not only are they looting the profitable seafood from the Somali fishermen, they cut their nets, ram their boats and dump garbage, toxic sludge, even nuclear waste in the water. This toxic dumping off the shores has become common place. Proof came in 2004 when a tsunami washed up several radioactive and toxic barrels. The UN was supposed to investigate...

Somali piracy is just the first wave of social unrest (also seen in China) we will see in the future because of corrupt corporations and environmental degradation. Pirates, back in they day, were the first people to rebel against the status quo. These people are no different. They are using piracy as a National Defense against these atrocities they are helpless to prevent. Should they stick to ships that performing the illegal acts? Sure. Should they use ransom money to fix problems they claim to be the source of their piracy in the fist place? Sure. But why aren't corporations being held accountable for the sickness and destruction they have caused? Either way, you have to admit they certainly have the world's attention. And the world seriously needs to listen.

For more, check out Red, Green and Blue's blog entry on the same subject.

A nice night out

I had a great dinner and drinks meeting Wed. night at Bar Cento. I had never actually eaten there before, aside from ordering a pizza to go with my beer next door at Beir Markt. (recently voted one of the Best Beer Bars in America in 2009). I will say Bar Cento is not VVF (very vegetarian friendly) so I ended up with wild ramp pizza with leeks, provolone & pepperoncini. I'd go back though, maybe even to sample some meat... Their cuisine is based on Roman recipes and utilizes the freshest local, natural, and organic ingredients. It's a great place to eat good quality, locally raised meat if you're going to eat it at all. That whole area is one of my favorite spots in the city, a delicious pocket of local food. Aside from Bar Cento and Bier Markt, you also have The Great Lakes Brewing Co. home of the famous Christmas Ale (watch out, it really packs a drunk punch). My favorite pint there though is the Grassroots ale... 'Pint Size Farm', ha!

And let's not forget about the fantastic West Side Market right across from Great Lakes. I think this weekend I may scope out what they have for gardening supplies. (or at least fresh cut beautiful flowers) Rob just brought home a topsy turvy I'd like to set up on my balcony this weekend.. mmmm fresh tomatoes...

Photo Posts

Springtime Potter collage. It shows off her 'water beard' (wet chin) quite well. She was stoked about her new pot of kitty grass Dad brought home for her.

Easter '09

It was really beautiful today in the Cleve. And those sunny days can be enjoyed in Cleveland's Metro Parks, or Emerald Necklace. I ran a little and read Michael Pollan's In Defense of Food. I've fallen off the wagon a bit with what I've been eating. This is a good book to reinforce those good habits I want to get back to. Eat food. Not too much. Mostly Plants. And speaking of food... Rob should be getting back with Italian Easter left-overs. In keeping with my 'resurrection' on Easter, I'm hoping for the uber tasty salad and homemade biscotti. (that uber was just for you Rob.) Just watched a bit of 'God vs. Satan' on the History channel, interesting stuff. I'm bummed I missed my 2,666 listener on Blip! On Easter, that would have been an interesting coincidence. But alas, I have missed by one. I will not be missing Burn after Reading though, which we should be starting shortly... yay good movie nights on Sunday. I can't wait until i can test out my pico projector. We ordered some of them from work for our incentive program. I plan on getting rid of my TV altogether and buying one of these bad boys. The Show WX is another option I'm considering, price pending. Then Sunday movie night will be off the hooook!