10 companies that are "leaders" in sales of their consumer products are not leaders in respect and clarity of information for their consumers. The following list refers to these 10 companies that are present in most of our homes but that manipulate, deceive, and hide information that we, as the purchasing public, […]
A surprising new material was presented at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Association, a leading scientific society, currently meeting in San Diego, California. It's one of the lightest solid substances in the world, yet so strong and resilient that if less than 500 grams were used to build a […]
organic farming, agroecology, genetically modified organisms, transgenics
Why Europe kicked out genetically modified crops from its fields
Nineteen European Union countries have banned GM crops from their fields following citizen petitions that spread across Europe due to environmental concerns. [1] Slovenia, Malta, Luxembourg, Denmark, Bulgaria, Germany, Cyprus, Latvia, Greece, Croatia, France, Austria, Hungary, Poland, the Netherlands, Lithuania, and Italy have banned several already approved GM crops. Regions such as […]
"Half the time you should do what you love most, the other half of the time you don't have to do anything else." Popular Wisdom The idea that "doing nothing" is a skill that can be learned may seem disconcerting at first. It's probably just a matter of letting go of […]
MESSAGE FROM THE HOPI ELDERS They have been telling the people that this is the Eleventh Hour. Now you must go back and tell the people that the Hour has arrived. Here are the things to consider: Where are you living? What are you doing? What are your relationships? Are you in the right relationship? Where is the water? Know your garden: It is time for you to speak […]
During the driest season of the year in several provinces of Ecuador, including Santa Elena, large areas of forest and dry and desert scrub become ideal fuel for forest fires. With the rains in the winter, a layer of […]
Although it might be considered something very fun or part of Ecuadorian culture, the truth is that fires and burn injuries increase on this date. "As a paramedic, I have observed how horrible it is to see families left homeless, people losing their hands or suffering severe burns all over […]
December is here, and the atmosphere of the end-of-year and Christmas holidays is already in full swing: celebrations with colleagues, end-of-year celebrations at schools and universities, or family reunions. Where we'll celebrate, who'll be invited, what we'll wear, and what menu we'll choose for food and drinks are all […]
By putting these suggestions into practice, we will optimize energy consumption in our homes. Refrigerators or freezers: Check that the door closes properly. If the seal fails, replace it. Try to open it only when necessary and for as little time as possible. Opening and closing the door often results in waste. Place it away from […]
Making your home a place of trust and support is the most important thing a parent can do. Children who feel ignored or unappreciated are more vulnerable to abduction or exploitation. REMEMBER, there is no substitute for proper attention and supervision. Here are some tips to help you keep your children safe […]
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