Ouch!

I was reading an article in Peach Pundit that criticized Al Gore's participation in "An Inconvenient Truth" while living in a mansion that consumed quite a bit of energy. One of the comments mentioned an online test on the "An Inconvenient Truth" website that evaluated a person's carbon footprint on the world. I couldn't find that test, but on the Earth Day website I found one even better, an ecological footprint test that tells a person the amount of resources he/she is consuming based on everyday habits. i thought I was doing a great job in limiting my meat intake, recycling, composting, and car pooling but it seems that I am still consuming enough resources that we would need 6.1 planets if every person on the planet lived as I do. Sort of depressing. How many planets would you consume? Here's my consumption demand:

CATEGORY IN ACRES
FOOD: 5.4
MOBILITY: 4.4
SHELTER: 8.4
GOODS/SERVICES: 8.6

TOTAL FOOTPRINT: 27

IN COMPARISON, THE AVERAGE ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT IN YOUR COUNTRY IS 24 ACRES PER PERSON. WORLDWIDE, THERE EXIST 4.5 BIOLOGICALLY PRODUCTIVE ACRES PER PERSON. IF EVERYONE LIVED LIKE YOU, WE WOULD NEED 6.1 PLANETS AND BE DESTROYED BY CYLONS .

What the Frack?

First why would two private citizens have extra nitrogen tanks to recycle? Second, why in the hell would they throw them in the river? Those morons need to be hit with a heavy fine and punishment for trying to dump something like that into the Oconee. It's impacted enough without the help of idiots like these. Makes you wonder what else they may have tossed out if they have surplus lab equipment and supplies lying around. While I can't blame UGA staff for not wanting to take in a suspicious drop-off, I hope they called the cops or let someone official know that there where some suspicious characters parading several hazardous tanks around town for disposal.

How much for that doggie on the sales rack?

Who needs faux when you can have fox hound. I stumbled across this article that explained why my faux-fur trimmed jacket smelled like wet dog when it rained. Then again, everything in my house smells like wet dog.

And the photo of the day...

A monkey, goat, and an Asian walk into a bar...

Kentucky Fried Rodents

Hey Jen, this pushes me one step closer to give up my fast-food ways and take up the vegan mantle with you and Bru.

Anna Nichole Smith is dead

I have followed her story on and off but her sudden death seems a bit suspicious to me considering all the controversy in her life. I'm sure the tabloids will eat this up.

Gas bills suck

I have experienced life with a gas heater for over a year and I'm still undecided on how I feel about it. My January gas bill was $300 but the Feb. bill is only $60. How does that happen? The house we are in was built in the 1930s so I didn't expect a whole lot of energy efficiency but previous owners have added double paned windows and new drywall and insulation that have helped. I have also noticed a big change from turning the thermostat down in the winter from 72 degrees to 68 while we are gone during the day and at night when we sleep. But, I am still at a loss for such a dramatic change in the price. Maybe it's the unpredictable weather this year.

A dog owner's nightmare

I'm sure fellow dog folks can sympathize listening to stories of carcass rolling, litter box snacking, and paw prints all over your nicest clothes, but I'm grateful that I've never had to deal with animal encounters gone bad. Skunks, raccoons, and even other dogs can inflict some serious damage. When I saw this, I now add porcupines to the list of animals to fear....

Terrapin Brewery

Well, it seems Athens may be getting a Terrapin Brewery soon. Project plans have been submitted for review for a place on Newton Bridge Road. I wonder if it's distribution or will there be some brewing also?

Aqua Teen Hunger Farce

Maybe I'm jaded because I have watched this show a million times but Boston's response to these seemed a bit like overkill. Do they have anyone on the police force who has watched [adult swim] on Cartoon Network? At least Ted is rich enough to pay them off.

Who really thought this was a great party theme?

I have thrown my share of parties that have degraded into the bizarre and almost obscene. There was the Easter party that turned into a war as people hunting for eggs were shot with marshmallow guns. Then there was the Outdoor Fun Day party with a Slip N' Slide and inflatable pool, that was interrupted by a major thunderstorm and featured scantily clad drunks in the back yard. And what would Boybutante be without it's usual twisted themes and drunken hilarity. But I have yet to throw or attend a party that would make headlines as quickly as the MLK party fiascoes at a college in Texas , the University of Connecticut School of Law, and now Clemson. I suspect this type of theme party has been around for some time, but with the power of the Internet and numerous social networking sites, anyone can be famous (or infamous) in a matter of weeks. Good luck with your new found fame kiddies and hopefully, you've learned a valuable lesson. Confiscate cameras at the front door.