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Fair Trade - Good or Bad to Poor Nations?

By Edwin C. Mercurio“When I give food to the poor, they call me asaint. When I ask why the poor have no food,they call me a communist.”- Dom Helda CamaraFair trade advocates told a European...

15 comments    life food religion
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The plight of the bumblebee

"If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would only have four years left to live."- Albert Einstein.  Incredible to think that the fate of mankind lies in the hands of a small insect...

0 comments    flowers plants flower
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Organic Vegetable Gardening Hints/Tips: Low-Cost Ideas

Whether you’re shopping at the supermarket or just visiting a roadside stand, it seems that the price of organically-grown foods is always higher than those which are grown using chemical fertilizers. ...

5 comments    hubchallenge gardening garden
Ants can lift up to 50 times their own weight. And your monitor is missing. Time to bring out the Instant Grits.78

How To Get Rid Of Ants

Ants can lift up to 50 times their own weight. And your monitor is missing. Time to bring out the Instant Grits. This method to get rid of ants works perfect with fire ants and the large black ants...

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Drug Resistance in Insect Vectors - Should DDT be Banned as Malaria Becomes Resistant to Drugs?

Malaria is caused by pathogens, which inhabit the saliva of the female Anopheles mosquito. These pathogens are injected into an individual when the Anopheles mosquito bites, injecting its saliva containing...

1 comment    health life drugs
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Organic Milk--Is It Worth Your Money?

When you shop in your dairy section, you might see regular milk and they organic, hormone free milk advertised at twice the price. Why is this type of milk more expensive, and is it worth your extra money?...

13 comments    health life advice
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Organic is Good for the Environment

Did you know that your food choices can impact the environment? By choosing healthy foods, you can help create a healthy planet. Purchasing and eating organic foods is an environmentally friendly choice. ...

3 comments    health food environment
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Five Easy Ways to Reduce Your Family’s Pesticide Consumption

Want to reduce your family's consumption of pesticide residues? This article gives 5 easy tips to help you reduce toxins while still eating well.

5 comments    organic organic food easy ways
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The Dangers of Pesticide Exposure - Go Organic Instead

This is the second in a Hub Series on Organic Gardening at home.  Anyone can do it, and I will show you how!  In this Hub we take a look at the health hazards of using some of the more common pesticides.

0 comments    health home education
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Top Organic foods you should buy

How to save money while buying organic foods by becoming selective while making decisions. Milk and beef are top foods you should always buy organic.

3 comments    health food shopping
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