A Digest of The Omnivore’s Dilemma part 4: Big Organic and the “Supermarket Pastoral”

A Digest of  The Omnivore’s Dilemma Part 4: Big Organic and the Supermarket Pastoral
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“The Proof is in the Organic, Natural Flavor, No-Preservatives-Added, Corn-Syrup-Free Pudding”

“Organic.”  “Natural.”  “Sustainable.”  “Free range.”  “Vegan.”  “Gluten Free.” “Diabetic friendly.”  “No preservatives.”  “Low Carb.”  “Contains no added elements.”  “Kid tested; mother approved.”  Lots of labels out there these days that are specialized.  What do they mean, and can we trust them?

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The Era of Giant Chain Stores Is Over — And They’ve Ruined America

The Era of Giant Chain Stores Is Over — And They’ve Ruined America

The Era of Giant Chain Stores Is Over — And They’ve Ruined America

The end of Wal-Mart stores is coming?  I hope this prediction is fulfilled.  Chain box stores have done more harm than good to the fabric of values in this world.