Apr
9
2009
As our society becomes more conscientious of our carbon footprints, it is important to apply ‘green’ principles to different aspects of daily life. The food in most grocery stores is shipped in from all across the country, and even the world. The amount of greenhouse gas emissions caused directly by transporting these goods is astounding, and an easy way to reduce this number is by buying food from local farmers. (more…)
Apr
9
2009
People choose to buy organic foods because they believe in the requirements the USDA puts forth to earn this coveted seal. Food labeled as organic is antibiotic and pesticide free. A growing concern isn’t about the quality of the product, but where it comes from. (more…)
Apr
8
2009
Peace. Everyone wants it, but it’s so hard to come by. Generations upon generations of humans constantly finding reasons to fight and kill each other, made all the easier with the advent of advanced weapon technology. Guns, missiles, bombs, IEDs, suicide attackers, biological weapons and more. Targeting civilians and military alike, these weapons spit in the face of the straight forward nature of hand-to-hand combat between armies on agreed-upon battle grounds. No, these days, war knows no boundaries, abides by little to no rules. How do we cope with the reality and possibility for war everywhere we go? How do we live as a world who prefers peace, but tends towards war? (more…)
Apr
8
2009
Nuclear threats are existent in our society, whether we choose to acknowledge them or not. It would be reassuring to know that all nuclear and chemical weapons were known and accounted for, but that is not the case. No matter how hard our government works toward locating all weapons of mass destruction, there are people working equally as hard on the other side to keep them hidden from us. (more…)
Apr
8
2009
Potatoes have become such a European staple that it wouldn’t be hard to find someone in Ireland or Poland who would swear that the starchy little tuberous crop was indigenous to the Old World. But in fact, potatoes are native to the Americas and were only introduced to Europe in 1536. Today, the root is common in dishes and beverages the world over, in everything from potato chips and French fries to vodka and mashed potatoes. The potato, in fact, has a long and fascinating history that is integrally tied to some of the most pivotal events in human history.
Apr
7
2009
The recent economic downturn has affected every country and every industry. Even the companies that haven’t declared bankruptcy are curbing their spending, laying off staff, cutting back on salaries, and putting pressure on employees to do more with less. As part of the Obama administration’s stimulus package, the government will provide aid to help struggling small businesses. This aid is intended to foster growth in the small business sector of the economy, which is seen as an integral part of the economy’s overall health.
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