Yummy Food

Here is two things I made recently that were yummy. Broiled Ahi Tuna with baked peaches, Basmati rice with mushrooms and a Greek salad; Heart healthy apple coffee cake.

Consumerism Art

This is really interesting about American consumerism put into art form. Watch clip: Only 10 minutes.

http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/09212007/profile4.html

Something Amusing (mildly)

So, I just logged in to Amazon and of course it displays it's suggested books trying to get you to buy what they have to offer. Sometimes the suggestions make sense... Sometimes not so much. Consider this:

What Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?

The item you viewed	2% buy this alternative	2% buy this alternative
The Myth of a Christian Nation: How... Greg Boyd	Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows J. K. Rowling	Repenting of Religion: Turning from...Greg Boyd

Now, I understand that if you were checking out a book by one author you might be inclined to buy another book from the same author, but how many people clicked on the first, and then decided, "Well, that's not quite what I'm looking for. I guess I'll just buy the new Harry Potter instead." Not many, but surprisingly just as many as who purchased the other book from the same author. And if only 2% of people decided to buy these other books instead, maybe it's not worth taking up the space to advertise something most people aren't going to respond to.

And besides, I already have the new Harry Potter. Amazon should know this.