Category Archives: Signs of the Times
Quotes of The Day (Actually Yesterday, But Whatever)
Quotes of the Day: The New York Times hosted a conversation among two pundits (Times columnist Frank Bruni; Jonathan V. Last, editor of the Bulwark; Mallory McMorrow, a Michigan state senator). Here are several excerpts: A “red wave”? Frank Bruni: There was more like an itty-bitty, pale red undulation. McMorrow: It changed everything — … Continue reading Quotes of The Day (Actually Yesterday, But Whatever)
What’s Beyond “Beyond Meat”? Imagine Whirled Peas .. .
Falling sales suggest plant-based meat may be all hat, no cattle Washington Post Opinion by Helaine Olen — November 7, 2022 The future of plant-based meat was supposed to be cooked to perfection. In recent years, corporate and venture capital funds poured into the space. Fast-food giants such as KFC and Burger King raced to roll … Continue reading What’s Beyond “Beyond Meat”? Imagine Whirled Peas .. .
An Election Day Refuge From Campaign News & Punditry
Don’t get me wrong, Friends: of course I’m following the voting day news. But so is everybody else. And my oft-repeated opinions sound too much like those of the other pundits who are sagacious enough to agree with me. So I’ll give them a rest for now. Not to mention that the Fair Wendy left … Continue reading An Election Day Refuge From Campaign News & Punditry
Climate Focus: Can Hi-Tech Save The Potato? (Is That A Real Question?? Yes.)
The Guardian — 5 November 2022 Our unequal earth Star Trek for potatoes: can a hi-tech farm save french fries from the climate crisis? Researchers flock to New Brunswick, Canada, to test both cutting-edge and bygone methods of spud cultivation to meet a challenging future by Dominic Rushe in Florenceville, Canada, with photographs by Adetona … Continue reading Climate Focus: Can Hi-Tech Save The Potato? (Is That A Real Question?? Yes.)