The Central American Free Trade Agreement – CAFTA-
Made It Through The House This Week. Thanks
to Robin Hayes changing his vote, and getting a
promise that there would be some action against
China and her textile imports.
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Urban Herbalist Host Marguerite Dunn interviewed Dr. Conrad Miller on July 25, 2005. Genetically altered crops and foods; Bovine Growth Hormone treated cows in the USA and the dangers of the milk produced because of this treatment; were some of the topics discussed.
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Although more and more communities are passing
laws banning the planting of genetically altered crops,
in fear of these cross-pollinating with time-tested
crops or organic ones, the Gene Giant corporations
are spending millions to overturn democracy in action
all over America. 14 states have been
twisted to pre-empt democratically-voted-in
laws and prohibitions.
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A Japanese restaurant chain entitled Lucky Pierrot now offers deep fried whale burgers to the customers of its 10 joints on the isle of Hokkaido. This just began last month, June 2005, as Japan planned to double the number of whales it slaughters for its “research program.”
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Loudon Wainwright III, one of America’s treasures, one of our greatest songwriters and performers, has released a new CD. He performed several songs from it on July 2, 2005 in Amagansett at Stephan Talkhouse.
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