Gourmet Cooking OilA True EVOO Competitor What:This fair trade organic cooking oil is healthy, tasty and has a high smoke point.

The Dirt:Argan oil is likely to give olive oil a run for its money. The versatile flavor and health benefits make it a winner, and this brand offers feel-good shopping via a socially responsible group of partners. Certified organic by both the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the European Union, the argan oil is made [...]

International News May 19

At least 22 people have been killed Johannesburg, South Africa, since Friday in a wave sweeping the city stemming from xenophobia, fear of foreigners, BBC reports. Police are using tear gas and rubber bullets to attempt to stop gangs of armed youths who are attacking foreigners and looting and burning property. Five were killed in [...]

Betting On Belfast: EU Helps Suits And Hoteliers Spur City Growth

Belfast has long been known as a violent city, plagued by anger on the part of separatists rebelling against Britain’s control. But in the last few years, the city has worked to encourage new business and lure tourists to change its image. In December 2007, IKEA opened a store in Belfast and recently, local airline [...]

WiFi In the Sky: The Global Push For In-Flight Communications

The Dirt: Imagine a 24-hour flight where you could surf the net, write emails and watch your favorite reruns online? It could be a reality within a year or two. Airlines all over the world are testing the use of satellite-based broadband Internet access on airplanes and some are considering cell phone capabilities too. While [...]

Retail & Celebrity Charity News Week of April 14

Whole Foods is opening a store in Tanasbourne area of Portland, OR, this month and in the Kahala Mall in Honolulu, HI, in September 2008. Many other stores are in development, without set opening dates, including the following New York Metro locations: Yonkers, Brooklyn, Tribeca and a 97th street location, with an unknown cross street. [...]

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