The #1 reason why 2009 has to go.

Did you know the United Nations General Assembly declared 2009 the International Year of Natural Fibers?

Neither did I.

As stated by Wikipedia:

Tentatively, the objectives of the International Year of Natural Fibres would be:

• To raise awareness and stimulate demand for natural fibres;
• To encourage appropriate policy responses from governments to the problems faced by natural fibre industries
• To foster an effective and enduring international partnership among the various natural fibres industries;
• To promote the efficiency and sustainability of the natural fibres industries.

Polyester is waging war! Rayon is charging at full throttle! Nylon is holding cotton hostage!

Thanks for helping the world be a bit more peaceful in 2009, United Nations. We need you!