The widespread use of cashless payments including credit cards, debit cards, and mobile apps has made transactions more convenient for consumers. However, results from previous research have shown that such cashless payments can increase consumers’ spending on unhealthy food. “Why Do Cashless Payments Increase Unhealthy…
By Kerry McDonald Government policies meant to curtail the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in unintended consequences that threaten lives—including, tragically, the lives of young people who are generally spared from the worst effects of COVID-19. School closures, stay-at-home orders, and shutdowns of businesses deemed “non-essential”…
By Neenah Payne “Think different” is an advertising slogan used from 1997 to 2002 by Apple Computer, Inc., now named Apple Inc. This article explores how Apple might best implement that challenge in the era of COVID. I have always loved going to Apple stores…
By Ice Age Farmer The US continues to shovel grains out the door even as Argentina, Ukraine, and Russia impose export limits. Experts are now warming that they are concerned (on a scale of 1-10…12) and that we MUST stop China from buying out all…
By Robert Wheeler The United States and the world have been suffering under a slow-burning economic depression for three decades now. Although the US began inching slowly out of the clutches of depression under the Trump administration’s quasi-Americanist tariff policies, COVID mandates, and the government’s…
By Neenah Payne Airlines use to invite us to “Fly the friendly skies” and it was a joy to fly. However, since the imposition of the COVID-19 “health” policies, airlines are treating passengers like criminals if they don’t wear masks. This is in spite of…
By Tyler Durden Natural Blaze Editor’s Note: For additional context about this announcement, please see Ice Age Farmer’s reporting on this issue. Is Melvin Capital also short Beyond Meat? That was the first thought that went through everyone’s head when BYND stock soared by almost…
By Brett Wilkins A court in France on Monday heard a case brought by a French-Vietnamese woman against over a dozen multinational corporations she accuses of causing grievous harm by selling the defoliant Agent Orange to the United States government, whose use of the deadly…
By Ice Age Farmer Large seed companies are warning of shortages and shipping delays, and in some cases not taking orders. Your best bet is to find seeds locally, which are already adapted for your neck of the woods! Check with neighbors, seed libraries, seed…
By Tyler Durden New Jersey-based Merck, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, has just abandoned its two experimental COVID vaccine projects after early data showed they generated little, if any, immune response in patients. Merck’s shares took a hit on the news, tumbling nearly…
By Fabian Omar People living in cities are used to a broad net of safety, convenience, and comfort. 60% (on average) of the world population, according to recent estimates, live in cities. More in developed/developing nations (around 80%, as in the U.S.) and less in…
By Tyler Durden An angry mob of farmers, some on tractors and others marching in rank and file, are expected to enter India’s capital of New Delhi to protest unfair farming legislation passed several months ago. New Delhi Police will allow more than 12,000 farmers on tractors…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group Findings highlight the pro- or anti-inflammatory potential of the food you eat, particularly in promoting or fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke. Yellow vegetables, green leafy vegetables, coffee, tea and even red wine appear particularly beneficial. Certain diets have been shown to…
By Neenah Payne David Icke, the legendary British author who has been warning in his books for over 30 years about the globalists’ plans for a New World Order, has a series on Gaia called Escape The Matrix. It is also available on Amazon Prime…
By Simon Coghlan and Kobi Leins A remarkable combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and biology has produced the world’s first “living robots”. This week, a research team of roboticists and scientists published their recipe for making a new lifeform called xenobots from stem cells. The…
By Mayukh Saha In the Andean mountains deep in the Zongo Valley of Bolivia, a week-long mission took place in 2017. It was organized and led by Conservation International, a not-for-profit organization of environmental groups. They found more than 1000 species in the mountain forests….
By Sarah Steeg, University of Manchester During the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK, people were encouraged to help control the virus with the message to “stay at home, protect the NHS, save lives”. While there was no specific instruction to avoid seeking medical care,…
By Toby Cowern Periodically on courses and even in online interactions, we find ourselves in a situation in which we need to ask individuals specific questions. As we see others’ engagement with preparedness and their actions, we realize they have lost their way a bit….
By Joanna Miller Whether you celebrate St. Bridget’s Day, Candlemas, Imbolc, or Groundhog Day, February 2 is coming up. For those of us active in gardening and raising animals in the Northern hemisphere, this means it’s time to think about spring. And that means garden…
By Amanda Froelich Happy New Year! Wow – It’s been a minute since I posted a new recipe. While I would love to be spending more time in the kitchen, I am currently studying through three programs (degree, certificate, and license) to move forward with the next…
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