… ‘The really chilling thing about the IPCC report is that it is the work of several thousand climate experts who have widely differing views about how greenhouse gases will have their effect. Some think they will have a major impact, others a lesser role. Each paragraph of this report was therefore argued over and scrutinized intensely. Only points that were considered indisputable survived this process. This is a very conservative document – that’s what makes it so scary,’ said one senior UK climate expert….

Their major competitive advantage is not that they’re organic- United Natural Foods is organic, but they’re really just a distributor with exclusive supply contracts. No, they’re branded. In a world where organic foods are the new yuppie fad and via that fad organic produce is slowly turning into just another commodity (albeit a premium commodity), Natural Selection Foods has managed to build a strong organic brand and, unlike UNF’s deals that make their produce sell under the Whole Foods label, have managed to significantly penetrate the organic isles of more mainstream retail outlets (Costco, for instance- Go Soccer Moms!).

Some of you know this, but I might as well clarify. About a month ago one of my lymph nodes swelled up to the size of a walnut. Under normal circumstances this isn’t a problem- we all know our lymphnodes go nuts when we’re sick… except I wasn’t. We’re all familiar with the twisted paths our mind can wander when panic sets in, and I wasn’t an exception. Lymphoma, Hodgkin’s Disease, you name it- I was suddenly forced to stare into that black abyss of uncertainty, the eradication of my identity upon death before my time.

Am I the only person who likes the fact that gas prices are rising, likely to hit the $3-$4 dollar range this summer? Seriously, this increase has spurred so much positive environmental development that more can only be better. Go Gasoline Prices!