Shanghai Scrap

Almost forgot it was Earth Day. So in honor of Earth, please allow me to send you in the direction of last year’s good news Earth Day post concerning a very low-tech green solution to a serious Chinese environmental problem. I am, of course, referring to the famed “vibrating water table” post of April 22, 2008.

Also in honor of Earth Day: the staff over here is going to take a four day hiatus, ending Monday, that we’ll devote to some pressing real world issues, including this evening’s leftovers, pictured below:

If you’re in need of a China blog fix, there’s lots of good reading to be found on the blogroll to the right. But if that won’t do, might we suggest Bill Flanagan’s wonderful extended interview with Bob Dylan on the occasion of his new album? Not only will you get Bob’s thoughts on U.S. Grant, you’ll enjoy exchanges like this one:

Q. Any chance your Jolene is the same woman who got Dolly Parton so worked up?
A. You mean that woman with the flaming locks of auburn hair?
Q. Yeah! Whose smile is like a breath of Spring.
A. Oh yeah, I remember her.
Q. Is it the same one?
A. It’s a different lady.