Author Archives: jkmcintyre

It’s Tomato-o’clock

Posted on October 1, 2008 by jkmcintyre

It’s been a long time – I KNOW. I moved back to Seattle, summer came and went in a flash, then Scott and I bought a house and we moved. It’s been crazy. And all this and harvest season arrived!! … Continue reading →

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Pay Your Weigh

Posted on May 23, 2008 by jkmcintyre

On May 21, 2008, American Airlines announced its plan to follow the lead of European airlines and charge customers a fee for each checked bag. This is not a particularly good solution to increased fuel costs. It penalizes those of … Continue reading →

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Brave New Food

Posted on April 25, 2008 by jkmcintyre

I’ve never been keen on the idea but now I’ve decided: GM foods are scary. Currently, most genetically-modified (GM) food is corn and soybeans. Sure, there are other foods that have been GM; tomatoes, potatoes, papaya, cotton, squash, and beets, … Continue reading →

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Cold and Slow at BBC

Posted on April 18, 2008 by jkmcintyre

So, it’s cold out here at the BBC Research Station. Days like this, when it rains (ad infinitum), the chill never leaves you, it just builds over the day. I’m grateful for the little heated room where I can eat … Continue reading →

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