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ItunesIts 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. I’ve never had a more... »
Archive for January, 2009
The Guatemala Banana Coup
Thursday, January 29th, 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 is the Guatemala coup of... »
Dangerous Bananas
Monday, January 26th, 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, who may be on to... »
Grandparents and I Got Yelled At
Wednesday, January 21st, 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 and poo-poo the popular sentiments... »
Take Your Eye Off NOLA
Monday, January 19th, 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 away from a place that... »