Deep Sea Fishing

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Man, there is a whole lot of nothing out there. A lot of glitz and splitz. A lot of hype and fake. So finding something, something even remotely worthy,  is definitely a challenge. And that’s when we fish within our own pond, imagine what would happen if we really venture into the vastness that is the ocean’s waters?

When you take a good look at it, there is really not much that is great out there. So we can’t exactly go with a trawler net and rake all and sundry in, only to then spend great time and effort sorting through ole’ shoe and buss up tire.

Instead, we have to fish with lure and a fishing rod and sit for long periods ‘very quietly’ in specific, chosen waters to catch and reel in what that which we desire for ourselves. After all, expecting to find wild Pacific Salmon in the dried up creek or Chilean Sea Bass in the wishing pond at the mall is the definition of insanity.

Even when something bites, we have to ensure that the catch is alive, fresh, and that it is healthy. We’ve got to sniff and closely inspect it to ensure that it is ‘Sushi Grade’ mami, other wise we either throw it back, or pass it along to our friends who have the fish-broth-for-fine-dining palette. After all, fish broth that’s a day or two old tastes best, and you don’t even need the whole fish to make it, so they will welcome broken fish. The friends that you have who like to snack on junk whole day and come meal time they’re full, but just after the kingly feast, when every thing good is cleared away, they are hungry again? Yeah those, pass it along.

People should stare at your catch, mouths agape. Envy in their eyes. Burning to ask you “OMG!!! where n da wrld did u gt that?!!!”

Then we smile coyly, cock our head to the side and graciously say “Oh just a gift *sigh of contentment*” Because of course we won’t say that were struggling and toiling in the wilderness. Oh no. No complaining.

Your partner is an extension of you and should be like an awesome accessory, like a stunning bag or fierce shoe. After all you literally wear them; they are hanging on your arm most of time. Step up your game and potential suitors will be forced to step up theirs, or lose out big time.

Then too, remember there is always the possibility of  ’spawning’ their little ones. So, for example, if a guy is just so-so now, imagine what would happen when his gene pool is diluted; there wouldn’t be much left behind for the kid, unless they ‘take after’ you.

I’m just sayin’.

So yes, pass on the not-so-fresh fish. Only put your lure out when you see something worth it.

After all no matter how great your fish is, all fish still smells a little fishy. 

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Based on a conversation with Glamma Suzii

Photo: Tom Curtis / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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GMOs

Although we have been consuming foods with modified plant DNA for years, the topic of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is very controversial. As a matter of fact, it has been estimated that genetic modification of food has been practiced for over 8,000 years.

The Native Americans have cross-fertilized corn plants, and thousands of hybrid plants have been created by cross pollination.

Watermelon and oranges have been genetically modified to have their seeds removed, and other everyday foods that we consume today like flax, corn, potato, canola and soybean oil, tomatoes, sugar beets and squash have all been genetically modified.

Genetic modification is facilitated through the transfer of genes between organisms. Through this transfer of genes, food can me modified to:

1. Improve traits
Tomatoes have been modified to contain 10x the amount of lycopene, a bright red pigment and phytochemical that has been considered a potential agent for the prevention of some types of cancers, particularly prostate cancer. 

Rice has been altered to be rich in beta carotene, a powerful antioxidant.

2. Transfer disease-resistant genes from one plant to another
Certain varieties of corn, cotton seed oil and hawaiian papaya have been altered to be more resistant to pests and diseases.

3. Modify colours of vegetables and fruits
Some carrots have been modified to be dark red.

4. Be more commercial
Salmon has been modified to grow to market weight in 18 months rather than 24-30 months.

In addition to foods, animals have been genetically modified as well. Hens have been modified to lay more eggs, cattle to have leaner muscle, and pigs to produce less smelly foods and gas. 

Public concern prevents most of the possible genetic modification of animals to be approved.

Consuming modified DNA s is considered safe by the FDA. Over 60% of processed foods contain genetically modified ingredients, and over 80% of soybeans and 30% of corn in the USA are from genetically modified seeds. 

The future of GMOs is highly debatable. The slippery slide that is the alteration of crops and animals, the livelihood of small farms, and the fact that this modification benefits the producers more than the consumer are just some of the issues related to genetically altering the DNA of organisms. 

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Food for thought.

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Works consulted
Brown, J. (2008) Nutrition Now. CA: Thomson Wadsworth. 
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