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Submitted by enpen on Sat, 03/15/2008 - 11:17pm.
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Submitted by Chia on Sat, 03/15/2008 - 9:29pm.
Although there were beautiful films of aquatic life and an invitation for change to protect the waterways of the world, and Puget Sound, especially, the perspective was a management of nature perspective rather than a cooperation with nature perspective, and that was disappointing. I felt that the focus mostly maintained the destructive entitlement to privilege over nature and other species that human-animals have claimed rather than challenging it. I was encouraged to hear Mr. Cousteau place the majority of responsibility for the soybeans grown in the Amazon, causing massive deforestation, on the fact that those soybeans are going to feed animals that people will then eat. He said that to eat a steak or chicken is to cut down a tree. He also made other, indirect, references to indigenous people who needed to use animals as protein sources in their own environments.
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Submitted by Norm on Sat, 03/15/2008 - 8:24pm.
Today, begins a new chapter in Norm's life, and others as well. Joseph Daniel (JD) was born on March 15, 2008, and came in at a whopping 8lbs 3.6oz, 22 inches tall. He had a pretty rough time, so he's got some strawberries and a pretty rough bump on his head. Otherwise, he's got all his fingers, all his toes, and is an awfully quiet little baby. Wish me luck!
Submitted by Kyle Taylor Lucas on Sat, 03/15/2008 - 6:58pm.
Apr 2 2008 - 7:00pm Apr 2 2008 - 9:00pm 
See attached flyer and please join an interesting presentation and discussion with the Global Exchange Speaking Tour experts, hosted by the Alliance for Democracy, on April 2 from 7-9:00 pm at Traditions.
Submitted by Quixotic on Sat, 03/15/2008 - 5:31pm.
I don't know about you, but I can't think of one single thing I can buy in Lacey that I can't buy somewhere else. Not that it will, in the scheme of things, make any difference, but why don't those of us who support Camp Quixote and care about homeless people take a look at doing our shopping in those places that understand that a regional, even state approach is needed to providing social services, including a safe place to spend the night if your home is a tent. Do we lose anything by doing this? Maybe some of our smaller, struggling, independently owned businesses have something to gain here.
Submitted by pseudonym on Sat, 03/15/2008 - 3:15pm.
Sweet Potato Burritos
» * 1-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil * 1/2 onion, chopped * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 3 cups canned kidney beans, drained * 1 cup water * 1 1/2 tablespoon chili powder * 1 teaspoon ground cumin * 2 teaspoons prepared mustard * 1/2 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste * 1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce * 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes * 6 (10 inch) flour tortillas, warmed * 1/4 pound shredded Cheddar cheese DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. Heat oil in a medium skillet, and saute onion and garlic until soft. Stir in beans, and mash. Gradually stir in water, and heat until warm. Remove from heat, and stir in the chili powder, cumin, mustard, cayenne pepper and soy sauce.
Submitted by enpen on Sat, 03/15/2008 - 3:12pm.
Apparently I am more jaded than I realized. I just had a feeling of profound pride and respect for the distribution of power in our country and for the House of Representatives: House votes against immunity for illegal wiretapping.
Submitted by Sarah on Sat, 03/15/2008 - 1:59pm.
I want to highlight the discussion going on at City hall art [Olympia City Council], including the comments, and encourage people to email City Hall. I strongly believe that local artists should be used for our new city hall. citycouncil@ci.olympia.wa.us
Submitted by Rob Richards on Sat, 03/15/2008 - 1:30pm.
White House Press Secretary Dana Perino on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
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Submitted by Sarah on Sat, 03/15/2008 - 1:01pm.
I'm impressed with the Thurston County Democrats. They have a nice lookin' web site, easy to use. They've opened up their platform writing process so that anyone can watch and observe and even discuss.
Emmett O'Connell writes about this on his own blog: Thurston County platform writing open to the public ...and also on the TCD site: Help us write our platform! |
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