What would Jesus do?

A new ad campaign by wakeupwal-mart.com asks the question, "Would Jesus shop at Wal-Mart?" Arguing that Wal-Mart's salaries don't reflect Christian values, the group is pressuring Wal-Mart to provide higher wages for workers, as reported here. It's a silly question; Jesus was his own source for loaves and fishes. Plus, if Jesus didn't shop at Wal-Mart, where would he shop? Is there a supermarket chain perfect enough for the Messiah?

From the frying pan to the fire

Is irradiation a way to solve the food safety crisis? It may be tempting to look for the "silver bullet," but as one expert quoted in this story points out consumers don't want to eat irradiated filth. There is considerable skepticism about consumer acceptance, but if the technology can kill pathogens on fresh vegetables, it is bound to draw bigger interest in the years ahead. However, another take on the subject points out that if irradiation were to become standard operating procedure, it would tend to push out smaller growers.