Agave Nectar Myths Busted
Modern-day “snake-oil salesmen” found their sweet poison to peddle when agave came onto the market. By now most of us know the evils of sugar. So when agave hit the scene with its marketing hype, declaring that it was our sweet savior, we bought it hook, line and sinker. Now we know different. Experts agree: Agave isn’t the healthy...
China Wants To Wire The Planet For Alternative Energy
If this is what we can expect from China’s rise as a global power, bring it on! The Asian giant is proposing a $50 trillion global energy grid as a method of combating climate change, pollution and energy scarcity. The grid, to be called, the Global Energy Internet (GEI), is more practical than one might think at first glance. The...
Love Seafood? Try These Quick And Delicious Dinners
These easy seafood suppers are so comforting and full of flavor that you’ll wonder why you hadn’t tried them sooner. Enjoy! —Katherine Marko Katherine Marko is a freelance writer, author and blog creator. Her areas of expertise include food, health, style, beauty, business and nutrition. Marko holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, a diploma in photography, graphic design and marketing, and...
Brazil Gives Subway Riders Books That Double As Tickets
Those who travel to work or any other destination via public transit know that there's quite a bit of time to kill waiting for the bus, train or subway to arrive at its destination. While such commutes are certainly a greener choice than driving, they do require some patience. One of the most beloved activities of people traveling by public...
Freelance Is The Future Of Work, Like It Or Not
The workforce has changed; it doesn’t take an extensive study to prove it. People value a work-life balance, and many folks enjoy the freedom of working remotely. In fact, the workforce has shifted so significantly that all of the net U.S. job growth since 2005 has been in contract or freelance work, according to Harvard economist Lawrence Katz. Together with...
Big Pharma Bends Towards Cheaper Drugs For Global Poor
In a welcome move more characteristic of a non-profit organization than a multi-million dollar pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has announced plans to make its products more accessible to the citizens of poor countries. By not filing for patents in these countries, the company is opening the door for cheap copies to be produced and sold locally. The plan applies to...
11 Reasons To Create Your Own “Me” Space
Some people are not comfortable just being in their own heads. In fact, for some, “no time” feels better than “alone time.” Yet, research now tells us that spending time alone can be good for us. Just like regular exercise and healthy eating is important for a healthy body and mind, so too is your own “me” space, where...
6 Essential Oils That Combat Dementia
Essential oils have long been used by ancient civilizations to cure a broad spectrum of ailments, both of the body and mind. The ancient Egyptians were among the first societies to recognize the power of oils, entombing their pharaohs with vials of essential oils for use in the afterlife. Indian and Chinese civilizations came next, placing great trust in...
How Weed Could Save This Small Town
Trinidad, Colorado: The city where Bat Masterson was marshal, Doc Holliday practiced dentistry—and owned a brothel—and Jesse James’ gang ran around, is now a major hub for legal marijuana. The industry has taken off so well in the town in fact, that city officials are excited by the promise of revitalizing the quiet town through marijuana tax revenue to...
17 Strange Things Highly Successful People Do Daily
When you look at “successful” people — those who achieve great things — what do they have in common? You may look at these individuals and think they're lucky, and in some cases, luck has played a role; however, very few are overnight success stories. In order to reach success, you need to complete tasks each day, taking small daily...
