All Consuming : Samuel Clifton

A story about "Chocolate Lucky Charms"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Samuel Clifton) — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 07:48:58 GMT

Chocolate Lucky Charms

by General Mills

As good as Lucky Charms, but not very chocolatey.

A story about "The Rocky Horror Picture Show (25th Anniversary Edition)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Samuel Clifton) — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 04:47:20 GMT

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (25th Anniversary Edition)

by Jim Sharman

It reminded me of Hedwig and the Angry Inch and made me want to watch Daredreamer.

A review of "The Future of Food" (rated 5 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Samuel Clifton) — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 04:38:26 GMT

The Future of Food

This documentary takes a critical look at genetically modified organisms and their implications for our health and the environment. Among the topics discussed are the patenting of seeds (genetically modified and not), the implications for farmers, contamination of wild crops and subsequent loss of biodiversity, the need to label GMOs, the possibility of allergic reactions, and other safety concerns.

A story about "Why Wal*Mart Works and why this makes some people C-R-A-Z-Y!"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Samuel Clifton) — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 04:34:45 GMT

Why Wal*Mart Works and why this makes some people C-R-A-Z-Y!

by Ron Galloway

The flip side of the argument, focusing on Wal Mart’s economic prowess and various arguments in defense of the company, including:

● The “social mood” of society is currently in a negative phase, causing people to dislike corporations in general.

● Chinese factory workers are better off than in rural China.

● Retail companies in general offer less healthcare to their employees.

● Wal Mart causes an influx of “funky stores” (specialized stores) into communities.

● Any wage is better than no wage.

● Wal Mart helped Hurricane Katrina victims.

A story about "Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Samuel Clifton) — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 04:33:28 GMT

Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price

by Robert Greenwald

A critical look at Wal Mart, including the issues of monopoly, low wages, anti-union actions, discrimination, parking lot crime, and human rights violations in factories.

A review of "Northern Exposure - The Complete Third Season"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Samuel Clifton) — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 06:54:50 GMT

Northern Exposure - The Complete Third Season

by Matt Nodella

This is my favorite season of Northern Exposure. I’m not exactly sure why. It contains many compelling storylines, for starters… (My favorite episode is the one in which Eve kidnaps Joel.)