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As we grow into the 21st century we need to take a new look at systems and practices that were established for a world that has developed far beyond conceivable expectations.
One example of the incredible journey we’ve witnessed is that of the Internet and attendant technologies.  As recently as 1992 there were only 50 websites.
Our [...]

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Cycles Gladiator Cabernet Sauvignon  has been torn from the  shelves of  Alabama stores.
Furthermore,  restaurants in the state have been ordered to stop serving the wine,  according to an article on MSN Money Central,  because of it’s salacious label.

Hahn Estates produces their wines  in the California,  Santa Lucia Highlands overlooking the Salinas Valley.
In seems that the [...]

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The last decade has seen beans elevated from a side dish on a salad bar,  to star status in the the trendiest of boutique eateries.  Heirloom varieties are being sought out and featured on menus everywhere.
Howevuh,  seeins’ how I’m from New Hampsha,  I’d likely be rode out of town on a rail after being tarred [...]

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Bryan Nelson writes in Ecoworldly.com about,  two coral species that have managed to avoid destruction by jewelry harvesters and bottom trawlers.
If you aren’t familiar with Ecoworldly, it’s a part of GO Media,  better known as Green Options,  a site you should spend some time on.  They have  clear and very helpful discussions about sustainability.

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Studies by the World Health Organization and others have shown that the Japanese enjoy longer, healthier lives (74.5 years) than those of us elsewhere.  The U.S. placed 24th.
There were a number of factors cited in the study, published in 2000, including the lower incidences of red meat consumption and tobacco use.
Sea vegetables were given credit [...]

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“Molecular farming in plants will become a preeminent method for the production of pharmaceutical molecules in the next 10 years.”
- Fischer et. al. Transgenic Research (2000)

It’s seen on ponds and lakes the world over and generally taken as a common eyesore and a nuisance for swimmers.  As a child we heard all kinds of stories [...]

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I have to admit that I really like the ritual of finding a tree and decorating it for Christmas.  On the other hand, I have  had misgivings since childhood about using a  live tree and then discarding it.
There weren’t many options, however.  The early faux trees were garish aluminum things, or one might consider the [...]

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We are strong supporters of recycling and were quite taken when we saw the new bathroom fixture by Caroma.
The Profile Smart is a hand sink mounted atop a toilet to reuse hand washing water.  The benefits are obvious.  Though I’ve never counted the number of times I wash my hands throughout the day, as a [...]

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Goodby Silverstein & Partners created an advertising campaign around these two words in 1993 for the California Milk Processor Board.
Peta has added a new dimension to the phrase and solved the world economic crunch with one letter to Ben and Jerry in which they propose we use human breast milk for ice cream production.
The Letter:
September [...]

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People are hiring out their gardening duties and local – food gathering chores because they are either time challenged or, perhaps like me, a bit deficient in their animal/plant husbandry skills,  but still wish to participate in the movement to eat locally.  I buy much of my food supply from local growers.  There are a [...]

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