New Zealand Part One: Auckland
Auckland is as you might expect the largest city in an island nation sandwiched between the South Pacific islands and Australia. With about 1.3 million, out of about four million for the entire country, Auckland is what I expected: a bit laid back, a bit isolated, somewhat homogenous, and overall, clean, pretty and pleasant. On the plane, a native told me about the country, the Maori history and slang. I learned how to start to differentiate Australian and Kiwi accents, what the natural resources (natural gas, sheep, meat) are and how many Kiwis think. After a few days, I started to wonder ...
Iowa Next For Medical Marijuana?
An editorial in Iowa’s Quad City Times documented that Iowa Pharmacy Board voted unanimously that marijuana has medicinal properties and would benefit Iowans the way it does in the 14 states where medical marijuana is legal. The vote came after four public forums, which were precipitated by an American Civil Liberties lawsuit that urged public discussion of the matter, after the board declined to consider medical marijuana use in 2008. While there was concern that unregulated medical marijuana could surface in illicit drug trade, the board, which includes five pharmacists and one public member, all supported the use for medical purposes. The ...
The New Dairy Alternative: Hemp’s Future
A milk alternative hardly seems cause for protest or legislation but in the case of hemp, all of the above are justified. One might liken the resource as a criminal put in jail without a fair trial, convicted with DNA evidence, for the natural resource has the potential to be as successful as bamboo when it comes to sustainable resources used for food and textiles, as well as its potential as a source of biofuel energy. Trendcetera spoke to Christina Volgyesi, vice president of marketing and co-founder of Oregon-based hemp food company, Living Harvest, about hemp ice cream, farming legislation and Living ...
Skin Care Gratification: A Study in Patience & Vanity
Skincare is the perfect example of the modern consumer's lack of patience and eternal quest for instant gratification. In reality, no product heals infections overnight, eliminates lines completely or quells blemishes in a matter of days. There are some services, however, that either provide an instant glow or with ongoing use, plumper, calmer skin. Among these are the oxygen facial, something I experienced thanks to Aussie luxury skincare brand Intraceuticals. Started by serial entrepreneur Anthony McMahon, the brand fits in both the science-based and luxury skincare categories, and caters to a variety of concerns from lines associated with aging, to blemishes ...
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Are Our Cell Phones Made of Conflict Metals?Human rights campaigners are demanding that technology companies be honest with customers regarding the origin of metals in their products, reports The Ecologist. According to Global Witness, militia groups in the Republic of Congo control most of the mineral trade. The trade includes tin and gold, which is ultimately manufactured in mobile phones.... [Read more of this review]
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