TED - Next Generation and Bionic Fight

I was recently sent two great pieces by a couple of your classmates.

Imelda sent me this article that talks about the pros and cons of GMOs (genetically modified organisms).  It features Joel Salatin, the farmer from Virginia that many of you liked and respected from the Food Inc. video.

Nick sent me this short video.  It is an eleven year old (future leader, I think!) who has a sure sense of self and a real idea of what he wants in his food and what he doesn't want. 

As the first article states, "The argument continues. Some say GMOs are the best hope for the world's food shortage, while others say they are our worst nightmare."

What is your take?

Continuing the Food Theme

Since we're on the theme of food....there were two interesting pieces in the news today.


How many of you have enjoyed a blueberry bagel?  Blueberry waffle?  Blueberry cereal?  Blueberry muffin?  Would you be disappointed to learn that your blueberries were actually just bits made of " sugar, corn cereal, modified food starch, partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, artificial flavor, cellulose gum, salt and artificial colors like Blue #2, Red #40, Green #3 and Blue #1?" 

Truth - not a bit of blueberry in sight.  Sorry folks.  This might not be a problem were these products not advertised with photos of plump ripe blueberries on the front of the package. 

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Do any of you indulge in Taco Bell?  Turns out the seasoned beef isn't so much beef as it is other stuff.  64% other stuff to be exact.  Have faith, 36% of the seasoned beef is actually beef.

Is this news worthy of a lawsuit?