I watch my dog every day and nearly every time he gets up to do something, he stretches all of the little bones in his tiny body. He is a Shih Tzu-Poodle and 9 years old, but of course, I’ll always call him my puppy. This stretch can take anywhere from two minutes to eight minutes depending on your speed. But after sitting at a … Continue reading 3 Minute Yoga: The Puppy Stretch
Partnered with a small Colombian tribe, fair-trade, and charitable company Salt is doing their part in promoting both authenticity and financial support to low-income regions. Salt’s only product is their hand-woven cross-body handbag strap, which serves as a style item as well as a more comfortable way to carry a large bag. Comparing it to a strap that is thin and shoulder-biting. The large strap … Continue reading What are Salt Straps? And Who
Martin Luther King Jr. is a hero in the United States’ history and is honored with a national holiday devoted to him. King, as well as many others, made his thoughts known and then later, a reality. Here is a piece inspired by him. What I Stand For I stand for clean waterI stand for clean foodI stand for clean livingI stand for open mindsI … Continue reading MLKJr. Inspired: What I Stand For
Sitting at the park, eating her veggie pita, Io Tillett White is on her lunch break. A city full of office buildings, all working on the same eight-hour time frame; everyone is on their lunch break. Io Tillett sat there looking at all the people in their suits, pantsuits, work dresses, everyone was so synchronized and so she smiled. She was wearing dark gray dress … Continue reading Corporate Culture: A Short Story
Large corporations are a reflection of both our culture and values, as well as their own, and what they decide to do affects us all us. Business Ethics is a very crucial part of the business industry, without it, businesses would be able to do as they please without worry of any legal unpleasantness. Values Businesses’ values are based on laws and regulations created by … Continue reading Six Reasons Why Big Businesses Need Ethics
“What exactly is ‘Natural Flavorings’?” from Stuff They Don’t Want You To Know by iHeartRadio & HowStuffWorks The modern trend of wanting to eat as closest to the natural food chain as possible, this podcast highlights that the food we buy is not as regulated as we thought it was. Near the beginning of packaged foods, the FDA defined what ‘low-sodium’ or ‘fat-free’ was. The … Continue reading ‘All Natural’ Doesn’t Always Mean Natural
“What exactly is ‘Natural Flavorings’?” from Stuff They Don’t Want You To Know by iHeartRadio & HowStuffWorks The modern trend of wanting to eat as closest to the natural food chain as possible, this podcast highlights that the food we buy is not as regulated as we thought it was. Near the beginning of packaged foods, the FDA defined what ‘low-sodium’ or ‘fat-free’ was. The … Continue reading (Review) ‘All Natural’ Doesn’t Always Mean Natural
“Foods you should avoid eating during the government shutdown, according to experts“ by Taylor Rock, The Daily Meal. (2019, January 14). From the Insider. Summary The recent government shutdown, starting 22 December 2018, is tied with the federal government not being able to pay themselves, and the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is included in this. Currently, the FDA is not able to communicate with … Continue reading The FDA and Communicating Food Recalls
“Foods you should avoid eating during the government shutdown, according to experts“ by Taylor Rock, The Daily Meal. (2019, January 14). From the Insider. Summary The recent government shutdown, starting 22 December 2018, is tied with the federal government not being able to pay themselves, and the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is included in this. Currently, the FDA is not able to communicate with … Continue reading (Review) FDA & Food Recalls
One subject that I often find myself surrounded by, for a variety of reasons, is that of the teachings and philosophies of eastern traditions, and the likes thereof. There are three main traditions when dealing with eastern philosophy and these include Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism. And throughout the majority of my life, I have familiarized myself with both Buddhism and Daoism, within my family and … Continue reading Impressions on Eastern Philosophy
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