Category Archives: Environmentally Ill

Who is this “silent majority”, and why do they want to shut us up?

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Sabina Becker

I have always found the phrase “silent majority” irksome. Not just because Tricky Dick used it (and was, of course, lying his ass off when he did so), but because makes no sense. How do you know people who share … Continue reading →

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Why all conservative voters should be ashamed

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Sabina Becker

This, apparently, is what THEY voted for:Pure, unadulterated human rights abusage. Riot thugs charged a peaceful protest this afternoon at the corner of Queen and Spadina in Toronto (note Steve’s Music Store in the backdrop.) There is no excuse for … Continue reading →

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All you really need to know about BP

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Sabina Becker

And for shits ‘n’ giggles, BP’s public-relations guide (Reader’s Digest Condensed Version here) makes nice light reading.

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Music for a Sunday: More prescient than the Gorillaz knew

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Don’t let the dreamy hip-hop groove suck you under. Listen to Snoop Dogg’s rap: doesn’t it sound like he foresaw something? My best friend, who sent me the link to the YouTube, thinks so: The song I linked is on … Continue reading →

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Here’s a new word for you…

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Sabina Becker

It’s called bioremediation, and it’s the solution that BP refuses to use to clean up its mess. Even though it’s the greatest hope for a full environmental recovery that the Gulf of Mexico has….Remember that word, kiddies. And be sure … Continue reading →

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Aw. How sweet!

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Sabina Becker

BP is being so lovely putting out all these PR ads for the Gulf Coast states, someone decided to bake them a cake in appreciation:BTW, this isn’t the first time BP has gone on a PR offensive. You may remember … Continue reading →

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Oh, rats!

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Sabina Becker

A rat gets stuck in a hole it gnawed in a compost bin. Fortunately, the Germans were there to lend a hand…So much for the myth that rats can squeeze through any hole, no matter how small. Not when they’re … Continue reading →

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Hay, that could work!

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Never underestimate the creative problem-solving skills of bubbas in overalls. These two good ol’ boys have a literally homegrown solution that could help mop up the Gulf oil slick without chemicals or booms. You really have to see this to … Continue reading →

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Short ‘n’ Stubby: Ms. Manx visits BP’s Katrina

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Ms. Manx is very concerned about a certain blown-out oilwell in the Gulf of Mexico. To that end, she’s been busily following the news by e-mail, tweeter and Facebook to bring you the latest:A must-read blog. Chock-a-block with videos and … Continue reading →

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Pardon me, I just HAD to share this.

Posted on April 17, 2010 by Sabina Becker

Crunchy nugget for thought: That erupting volcano in Iceland may represent a headache for travellers, a hardship for flight crews, and a profit loss for airlines. But it’s also an unexpected, if temporary, boon as far as global warming goes.If … Continue reading →

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