Monthly Archives: January 2009

Weekend Break and A New Bike

January 31, 2009

Its the weekend and I'm busy with non-citizenreporter life. However staying true to my roots as a blogger and a bicycle rider, I wanted to share this video my buddy Marc over at Amsterdamize shot today.  It captures the first ride with my new Secret Service bike from Workcycles.com. ...

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The Guatemala Banana Coup

The Guatemala Banana Coup

January 29, 2009

In order to understand how it is that the world's banana industry got to this volatile point, let's look at various historical events that involve the big banana companies and the way they have conducted their businesses. One of the bigger moments you'll hear the term banana and coup intersect...

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Dangerous Bananas

Dangerous Bananas

January 26, 2009

My buddy Lucas was telling me that he digs the site, but that I move from topic to topic too quickly for him.  Usually I listen to comments like that, say thanks, and then go back to doing my own thing, my way. But Lucas is a good man,...

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Grandparents and I Got Yelled At

Grandparents and I Got Yelled At

January 21, 2009

Lots of non podcast related action getting in my way this week.  But its just as well I know lots of people want to bask in the light of positive feelings and relief after Obama's swearing in. And as many of you know, I have a tendency to try...

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Take Your Eye Off NOLA

Take Your Eye Off NOLA

January 19, 2009

Among the issues and research I intend to do this season is New Orleans. In the shadow of the invasion of Gaza, my focus on GMO soy, and the mainstream press dedicating most of their vital resources to what they call an innaugeration celebration, it is easy to look...

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