@C #6: This post is an excerpted article with the same title from a book that is sold in the United States. Naturally, the title simply said Women Inventors while listing mostly US women.
I'll try to remember that Neatorama has international readers - but the bulk of the blog's audience remains from the US.
Locavores are extreme in their belief (they pledge only to eat locally grown food within a hundred mile radius of San Francisco).
But there is something to be said about "eat local" movement.
One can argue that farmers are able to earn more by selling directly to consumers at farmer's market (though the volume that they're able to sell won't be high enough to justify exclusively selling locally) - but to most people this just isn't a significant factor.
As an average consumer, my concern has never been whether the food I eat is locally produced. It's whether the price I pay is compatible with the quality.
I still do the bulk of my shopping at the local supermarket. However, I also like shopping at my local farmer's market. The price there is a little higher, but the fruits are tastier.
My favorite sourdough is an artisanal bread made by a local baker, but I can't tell the difference with wheat bread and vegetables, so I shop at the cheapest place (supermarket).
@Sid Morrison #4: I don't know the details about the intellectual property to the concept/design, but The Daring Book for Girls does have this inscription:
The publisher and authors acknowledge the inspiration of The Dangerous Book for Boys for the concept and design for this book and are grateful to Conn and Hal Iggulden for their permission.
I'll try to remember that Neatorama has international readers - but the bulk of the blog's audience remains from the US.
Creamer is thinking that when he gets back, he'll have a little chat with the travel agent that booked this "vacation."
But there is something to be said about "eat local" movement.
One can argue that farmers are able to earn more by selling directly to consumers at farmer's market (though the volume that they're able to sell won't be high enough to justify exclusively selling locally) - but to most people this just isn't a significant factor.
As an average consumer, my concern has never been whether the food I eat is locally produced. It's whether the price I pay is compatible with the quality.
I still do the bulk of my shopping at the local supermarket. However, I also like shopping at my local farmer's market. The price there is a little higher, but the fruits are tastier.
My favorite sourdough is an artisanal bread made by a local baker, but I can't tell the difference with wheat bread and vegetables, so I shop at the cheapest place (supermarket).
The publisher and authors acknowledge the inspiration of The Dangerous Book for Boys for the concept and design for this book and are grateful to Conn and Hal Iggulden for their permission.
And to the rest of the commenters: great job! It's great to hear so many memories. Please keep 'em coming.