Food Rationing

More reports regarding food rationing from the World's Breadbasket:

In the Business Times Online: click here
In the New York Sun: click here
In the Guardian: click here



WalMart and Costco are at the forefront of retailers dipping their toes in the water on food rationing and modifying the usage of purchasing information.



If you additional information regarding this unfortunate situation, please forward it on to me.

The Movie Santa Doesn't Want You To See.

In honor of the coming shopping season, Reverend Billy is on a crusade. He has a new movie, produced by Morgan Spurlock called "What Would Jesus Buy?" I had a blog entry regarding Reverend Billy being arrested for reciting the 1st amendment to the Constitution. You can see it here.

What Would Jesus Buy? follows Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir as they go on a cross-country mission to save Christmas from the Shopocalypse: the end of mankind from consumerism, over-consumption and the fires of eternal debt!

(Click on movie poster to view trailer)

So...this one comes with a warning. I shared this with a number of friends and acquaintances. Some found Reverend Billy to be over the top, in-your-face and a bit offensive. (I like those things about him)

Can I suggest a follow up movie? Who Would Jesus Waterboard?

Thanks to Shelly for this one.

Northcross Wal-Mart Protest

Red-clad Austinites turned out in force in an attempt to stop the proposed two-story 219,000-square-foot Wal-Mart store.

Click below to view the local news from Austin City Hall last night:

This shot above was taken on the side street north of Northcross Mall. Notice, there are people on both sides of the street.


It was colder than most of us expected, but the neighborhood turned out in force with signs in their hands, smiles on their faces and songs on their lips. I love this city!!!


Even those who typically don't oppose Wal-Mart turned out to oppose the Northcross Superstore. Many question, "Why put a mammoth store in an area that isn't and won't be equipped to handle the increased traffic?" and "Why place a two-story, 24-hour store in a neighborhood of single family homes and small businesses?". Wal-Mart didn't consult with neighborhood groups and there was no City Council public hearing (anything to do with salivating over tax revenues?)on a this project that will change the entire landscape.