Bloggery Gone Awry

Hey everybody, The National Capital Commission (NCC) is currently looking for comments to “improve the directions of the master plan and better reflect the interests of the public” Survey ends September 20, 2010. Until then you can add your input here: http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/bins/ncc_web_content_page.asp?cid=16300-20447-22709-116728&lang=1

You knew it was only a matter of time before polkas would be back in style. All Killer, No Filler: Antonin Dvorak > Polka from Czech Suite, Op.39 Johann Strauss II > Neue Pizzicato-Polka Op.449 (dance Carlos Kleiber, dance!) Lawrence Welk > Richard Maloof plays the “Clarinet Polka” on his tuba. …Polka is choice but [...]

Data.gov.uk Newspaper Originally uploaded by Tom T Local Newspaper – a news paper unique to every postal code!

I wonder who they commissioned to do their soundtrack…

Looks like all those years of hard work breeding vegan puppies and vegetarian dogs is about to pay off !!! If you would like to purchase one or two puppies from the next litter, just leave your contact information in the comment field and I will get a hold of you. NOTE: 0.00866 hectares is [...]

If you’re the type of person who stands in the grocery store with three different bags of chips in hand comparing all of the nutritional information, then this book’s for you. A very visual book, it’s worth borrowing from a library to pick up the various tips of what to look for when identifying ‘good’ [...]

This book focuses on how best to navigate current supermarket (& farmer market) choices so that what goes in your mouth is healthy for you and healthier for your environment. The most interesting take-away so far: To produce one calorie of corn takes 2.2 calories of fossil fuel. It requires 40 calories to produce one [...]

Thank you for all of the birthday wishes! Delivered in person or in spirit they were all appreciated and made it a good day despite the weather. Thankfully everyone’s keen ordering ability to help put together a great meal and the company, the party and the after party certainly made it a night to remember. [...]

A short, simple film showing how this farmer in Northwest Ghana collects food for his chickens. Starts around the 30 second mark: [via: geobrief.tv]

Wow, this video really should have some sort of witty Far Side type caption under it like “The unreheared encore with the paving equipment was Carl’s only mistake.”