Invading Iraq means more SPAM in the Long Run
by Ross Lasley
First things first – as today's topic is a rather bold assertion I don't want to make this in any way political or politicized.
Let's use some links so we can agree upon a fundamental assumption of our topic – the US presently has a 'damaged' relationship with the UN. (not exactly a great leap but what the heck, let's avoid the hate mail)
Japan Times says: relationship between the U.N. and the U.S. is badly frayed
US Department of Defense Interview with Dep Secretary Wolfolowitz says: if we were waiting for the French to stop vetoing we would have waited another 12 years
International Herald Tribune says: the United Nations, disparaged by the Bush administration as irrelevant
Alright – lots of conservative and liberal folks agree – the relationship the US has with the UN is damaged.
So, then, we move on to SPAM – as IAGTM readers know we here at KISS are not impressed by the CAN Spam act and see it as pretty irrelevant in terms of stopping the flow of SPAM.
Now we get back to good old www – you know that thing before every web address – well, that first W stands for World and that is where we have a problem. Ask any anti-spam expert and they'll tell you – a very hefty percentage of those offensive ads come from offshore locations – which are, of course, outside the jurisdiction of the US.
So any long term SPAM solution that works is going to require global cooperation – perhaps something as bold as an Anti Spam Provision to UN membership requiring member nations to agree to a 'verified sender list'.
Now we know that outside the security council the UN is like the US Senate – Rhode Island is as important as California – one state, two votes.
So, how likely is it that some little nation most of you have never heard of is going to be happy to cooperate with the US on a proposed Anti-SPAM regulation?
And how likely is it they will use this not security-critical issue to assert the power of one nation one vote?
So back to our topic and we hope you'll see – invading Iraq means more SPAM in the long run.
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by Michael
McGrath
Your garden is overflowing with tomatoes right now, isn't
it? You've had sliced tomatoes every night, maybe with
some fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and a drizzle of
extra virgin olive oil, or maybe with some mayonnaise, salt
and pepper, or maybe stuffed with some tuna salad with lemon
zest and freshly cracked black pepper. You've run out of ideas
and people to give them to, so what's next?
One of the most popular features on the wedding buffet banquet
at The Asticou, on Mount Desert Island, Maine, was the tomato
platter. I was the Executive Chef at that 126 year old hotel,
the summer residence of Rockefellers and Astors, Pierreponts
and Strausses, movie stars and politicians, for a season,
and we entertained all of them weekly. Let me tell you about
the tomatoes, though.
The College of the Atlantic ran an organic farm on the south
side of the island, and the produce was extraordinary. Beefsteak,
Heirloom (red and yellow) and Roma tomatoes were succulent
and oh so good, delivered the morning they were picked. This
is what we did with the Romas:
We'd slice them in half lengthwise and lay them on mesh
roasting racks over sheet pans. We filled spray bottles with
lemon juice and olive oil, and sprayed the tomatoes liberally
with each, lemon juice first. We sprinkled them with Kosher
salt and black pepper, dried basil and oregano.
Then, we roasted them in 200 degree ovens for about three
hours. They'd exude a little of their water, but still retain
their shape. We served them at room temperature decoratively
displayed on red leaf lettuce-lined platters with fresh basil
tops, and for a group of 50 guests we'd go through 25 lbs
of them.
So, if you're tapped out for ideas and want to treat yourself
to something just a little different, give these a try. Easy,
no fuss, and they eat like candy.
For more on food and food ideas, pay a visit to capediningout.com,
a new site devoted to the Cape Cod food and dining scene.
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