BREAKING!...the Earth (Nobel version)
Congrats, Mr. President! Yes, I believe he was elected back in "ought..ought", however, the Supremes decided to "crown" another. It's raining here in Santa Barbara. Something California is in dire need...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (I've got a cold version)
Yes. I caught the "little bug" that is going around, and, being that I am a "temp" with no sick days, I am seriously debating on whether to go into work today. I simply need money. Today as you go...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (Just because version)
It's Thursday. So why the hell not Environmental News to Use?Pesticide spurs free speech flap. If the state and federal governments get their way, night-flying planes will soon resume dousing the...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (Scorched Earth/Parched Earth)
Greatings from LoCal. Not the part of it that is ablaze currently, but the other month we certainly had our share of panic attacks and heartbreak, as we have had for decades here in Santa Barbara. The...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (Scary S**t Version)
Happy Halloween. The Earth is playing tricks on us, and it's certainly no treat. Environmental News...to use.Traces of antibiotics are found in waterways. Antibiotics are so widely used by Americans...
View ArticleBreaking!....the Earth (Please pass the Paxil version)
OK...I'm officially depressed. Turkana's Blackwater diary pushed me over the edge into pure, unadulterated depression. Next Breaking! is going to be "ALL HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY" version. But...for...
View ArticleRep. Lois Capps' Online Townhall - Nov. 14
My Representative Lois Capps (D-CA23) has put out an invite to attend an "online townhall" re: SCHIP and other children's healthcare issues.And Lois knows something about healthcare and dealing with...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (yet another recall version)
I know...I know....I promised an all good news version, but I think I'll leave that one for the weekend when we will all need to have a few rays of hope on the weekend we reflect on the gifts that our...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (After Effects of Tannin allergy version)
It's an overcast, coolish day here in Santa Barbara. Yesterday, I went with the Ski Club for a bike ride through the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country. Rolling hills, meandering Angus, an occassional...
View Article30,000 birds and countless fish
have been killed in that "other spill" that is now just reaching our media's attention.The ecological disaster that is unfurling in the Black Sea, is just disheartening.More than 30,000 birds and...
View ArticleTreehugging is depressing...and we can do better
Breaking!...the Earth disguised as a Hillary vs. Edwards/Edwards vs. Hillary distraction.Environmental News to Use....ONLY GOOD NEWS version.Green chemistry's 'race to innovation'. Just a few steps...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (plants...not planted questions version)
Well...I think that last question in the "reality" show staged for the country's "entertainment" last night should have ended with the question....Prius or EV-1?Friday night's....Environmental News to...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (Sunday in the Park without George W. version)
A girl can dream, can't she....Ah...let's just cut to the chase. Environmental news to use.'Safe' uranium that left a town contaminated. They were told depleted uranium was not hazardous. Now, 23 years...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (Non Pardoned Turkeys version)
Thank you President Bartlet! And, thank you to the writers in Hollywood who created such a complex, intelligent, funny and foodie character.Now...Environmental Stories to digest.Jellyfish attack wipes...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (Non Left Over version)
I've come out of my tryptophan coma...but I'm being laid low by a depression that is becoming evermore apparent. The Holidays are upon us and I've seen big SUV's circling the full parking lots for...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (Toxic Thinking Version)
Well...after listening to talk of H.R. 1955, I'm scared shitless, really. Environmentalists and forward "green thinkers" have been targeted as being "terrorists" before, but when a so called "Democrat"...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (Chilly Morning Version)
It's Saturday. It's surprisingly cold here in Santa Barbara. (CA cold...not "real" cold) Just the day to catchup on Air America shows and blog. Now...without further adeiu...Environmental News - to...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (Chilly Monday Evening Version)
Brrrr. It's cold here in Santa Barbara. Well...California cold...47 degrees. Time to bundle up and catch up with some Environmental News...to USE.Drilling operations reshape landscape. Atop this...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (After Holiday Party Version)
I've had the wonderful opportunity to do some writing for our local weekly, The Independent. My wonderful editor, George, invited me to the Holiday party. Great people watching. Interesting...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (OMG...It's RAINING version!)
Holy smoke. There's moisture coming down from the skies. It's been so long since we've seen rain, I think we almost forgot what it was! Almost torrential at times. Flash flood warning. Wooo Hoo!...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (the cranky version)
I swear. Not a single more See's Candy for me. I'm almost holiday candied out. I just want the 25th to come and go so I don't have to deal with people out of their minds about buying cr*p for people...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (Brrrrr it's cold version)
Yeah. I know. California cold. But 45 degrees in a beachside community, is, well, a bit chilly. Now, before my fingers "freeze", Environmental News to Use for a Friday before a 4-day weekend.Flavoring...
View ArticleWant Your Country Back? WORK A POLLING SITE.
(full disclosure...my temp job is at our County Elections Office...my second go around at the office. Our ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT is HONEST, HARD WORKING & FABULOUS!!!!)Concerned about getting votes...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (Last one of 2007)
(Time for a quick commercial announcement....) Believe the elections were "stolen/rigged?"? WORK A POLL! Worried about 80 year olds in charge of technological results of voting? BE A POLLWORKER....
View ArticlePootie Powered Primary
Yes. You can cast your vote for a candidate in New Hampshire on Tuesday, even if you aren't registered to vote in the Granite State.Mt. Washington Observatory is holding a Primary to see who will be...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (H2Woes)
It's been raining cats and dogs for three days. Sure we need the moisture, but all at once? Don't think so. Anyway...since the environment doesn't seem to be on the question list for these...
View ArticleBreaking!....the Earth (Walking Pneumonia Version)
Yes. I'm sick as a dog. Even though I have health insurance, which is deducted from my Temp Job (at the Elections office) Pay, I can't afford to go see a doctor because that would mean missing another...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (MLK day version)
Happy MLK Day. What you don't hear the "corporate media" talking about today is the lack of environmental justice based on race. Sure you hear the panic about lead based paint in toys...but rarely a...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (Voted for Edwards today)
Yes. I have a temp job at our local Elections Office and have been sitting on my "Vote by Mail" ballot for awhile. It was a little slow today, so thought I would fill out my ballot. For President, I...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (Political trash talk version)
..and some simple plain trash talk. How we've turned our planet into a big trash can. The Issue that dare not speak it's name in debates...The ENVIRONMENT. Now...Environmental News to USE.Now...One...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (Breaking my heart version)
Yes. My heart is heavy as today Senator Edwards is leaving the Presidential campaign "reality show." I voted for the Senator via Vote by Mail balloting here in California. My vote was NOT wasted. It...
View ArticleStand back...I'm going to RANT
Full disclosure - I am a temp worker at the local Elections Office. This is my second "tour of duty" at the office.You know...sometimes it just isn't a conspiracy. Sometimes it's downright human...
View ArticleStand back...an E-1 Day rant
(Full disclosure...I am a temp working in an Elections Office)Yeah. Tomorrow we show up at 6:30 a.m. and work until...well...Buddha knows when. When you go to your polls tomorrow, take into...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (Yes...I survived E Day version)
I managed to survive the first election. (Full disclosure...I'm working a temp job in an Elections Office) The phlem in the lungs is still not gone after 5 weeks. Still hacking. Our office now has a...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (Good News Version!)
Yes. Good News. There IS some out there. Time to highlight...Environmental Good News to USE.Research hub for electric cars could lead to energy independence. At the Emerging Issues Forum at N.C. State...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (TGIF Version)
Man...what a week. I'm pooped. Without further adieu, stories on the topic that dare not speak it's name within either Party...ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS to USE! (P.S. No candidates were bashed in the making...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (No Candidate bashing version)
Conserve your energy. Take a breather from candidate bashing diaries. Let's talk about ISSUES...shall we? Now...ENVIRONMENTAL NEWS TO USE!Radioactive remains: The forgotten story of the Northwest's...
View ArticleVeggies of Mass Destruction - URGENT ACTION issue
orangeclouds has graciously allowed me to diary a VMD (aka Vegetables of Mass Destruction) issue. And, it's an "URGENT TAKE ACTION" variety. Why the urgency you may ask, well...Though Monday, March 3,...
View ArticleBREAKING!...THE EARTH (Texas/Ohio/Vermont version)
It's the day before Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island and Vermont go to the polls. We've all seen the Red Telephone commercials. Our Planet has been trying to contact us as to show us how ill it is becoming....
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (Earth Hour version)
My first diary since being threatened by some hatefilled bloggers. I'm still a little skittish after recieving physical threats...but it's an important day today. EARTH HOUR day. 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m....
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (Information to gnaw upon)
Tired of the political "tit for tat" being thrust upon us via the corporate media? Want some really "meaty" issues to gnaw on and digest? Issues that aren't being highlighted in your news at 10? I...
View ArticleA Lonely Mockingbird sings at Midnight
A lonely bird sings a plantive song for help. No. Not titles of the newest spy books nor codes for meeting a furtive informant. I've been thinking about the sing-song sounds I've been hearing outside...
View ArticleBREAKING!...the Earth (EARTH DAY VERSION)
Happy Earth Day...from Santa Barbara, California home of the national disaster that helped Nixon to create the EPA and spark the Environmental Movement and Earth Day Celebrations.Ecological disaster...
View ArticleThe Female Mystique
of Mother Nature. Forget the candidates for a second this evening...what did you do to show support for the planet on this EARTH DAY 2008? Have you showered the pols with "green" without considering...
View ArticleEdible Aid
Tired of being asked for money by campaigns...take a little break to help out a fellow blogger, a foodie community and farmers being affected by the floods.Subscribe to Edible San Francisco today and...
View ArticleThe Little Candidate Who Could
Here in the Central Coast of California, we are in the target for Republicans and their wet dreams of offshore oil drilling. We have some seriously important races that are getting drown out with the...
View ArticleAdvertising idea for the Democrats
(Cue serious music softly playing in the background. Visual is satellite view of Katrina or Ike)VOICE OVER: Our very lives depend upon reliable, timely information on the weather coming our way....
View ArticleDK Greenroots...Kermit was right, it ain't easy
being Green. Truly. Even with bills being bandied about on the floors of Congress; even with everyone from Whole Foods to General Mills getting on the "organic" bandwagon; even with everyone from...
View ArticleWhole Foods CEO selling Americans a bunch of junk.
"We sell a bunch of Junk" - John Mackey - The GuardianYeah...you're right Mr. Mackey. You ARE selling us a bunch of junk.
View ArticleCherokee Nation Chief Wilma Mankiller diagnosed w/cancer
Say a few prayers for an amazing woman tonight. Wilma Mankiller. Who has, unfortunately, started upon the path toward the Spirit world far too early.
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