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World Egg Day
via Activist.co.za and UrbanSprout.co.za: Battery eggs are produced by hens who live in cramped, caged conditions with a space allowance each of 75% of an A4 sheet of paper. Their beaks are always seared off and they do not have access to sunlight or the ability to exercise any of their basic behavioural needs such... »
Five fragments for a Friday
Malema mobilising: Old Julia is at it again. On IOL this morning: “Why should athletics in South Africa suffer because they (Nedbank) hate an individual? They mustn’t use Chuene as an excuse.We must expose their real agenda: and that is that Nedbank is disappointed because medals were won by three Africans.” Who’d have thought he has... »
Eat organic & loose weight
From the OCA article “Chemicals in Our Diets Lead to Obesity” “Most people don`t think about how chemicals in their diets affect their weight or weight loss efforts. But the man-made chemicals you consume on a regular basis can play a big role in whether you`re fat or not – even if those chemicals don`t... »
Revolutionary greenhouse concept
"The Plantagon® greenhouse will dramatically change the way we produce ecological and functional food. It allows us to produce ecological with clean air and water inside urban environments, even major cities, cutting costs and environmental damage by eliminating transportation and deliver directly to consumers" »
New Study Reveals Major Health Problems Linked to Genetically Engineered Foods
"The study brings to light 'a significant underestimation of the initial signs of diseases like cancer and diseases of the hormonal, immune, nervous and reproductive systems, among others'" "Agricultural GM companies and evaluation committees systematically overlook the side effects of GMOs and pesticides." »
You are what you eat
I came across a new site today – “What’s on my food”, a project by The Pesticide Action Network, which is an easily searchable database of pesticides on your food. The site and information is US based, but I believe it’s relevant in all other countries where non-organic farming is done. Some snippets from the site: “Atrazine, a... »
