Reily’s ramblings

A look at bamboo and labeling for fish products

Labeling for catfish and seafood products is a no-brainer. The Mississippi Legislature this year is likely to debate a bill that would require Mississippi restaurants to notify customers of the country of origin of their seafood. Steve Bosarge of Pascagoula, a commission member and shrimper, said the menu labeling requirement would help shrimpers expand the market for [...]

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Avatar takes over as The Blind Side drops to No. 3 at the box office

The new smash hit Avatar is No. 1 at the box office this week. Amazingly enough, however, two of the top three and three of the top six movies still have strong Mississippi connections. At No. 2 is The Princess and the Frog. One of the main characters uses the voice of a Jackson girl, Elizabeth Dampier. [...]

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