One school in Utah eliminated vending machines about 7 years ago. At first the students were unhappy but now they have students there that don't know any different and are fine. You can read about it here. Apparently this school made about $10,000 on vending machines each year.
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013
March against Monsanto
Today was the March Against Monsanto, happening in 50 countries and in every state in the US. I was so happy to be able to participate in a cause I believe so strongly in. We were able to listen to some speak on the collapse of the bee population which is so sad. I was sad to see the bill in Washington allowing states to require labeling failed, it's absurd to me when 80% of the population wants labeling that Washington is so out of touch that they can't vote for the people. I wrote to both of my senators and received a letter back from Senator Orrin Hatch saying that he believed GMOs to be safe and would have to vote according to what he knows. Turns out Monsanto is a contributor to his campaign and he is considered one of the 13 "friends of Monsanto" in the senate.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Monsanto Protection Act may be repealed
I recently came across this article, Monsanto Protection Act may be repealed.
I was pleased to see that Senator Merkley is working to try and repeal the section of this bill that applies to Monsanto being protected from lawsuits regarding
Thursday, April 25, 2013
GMOs & March against Monsant
I just wanted to post a few links to information on GMO (Genetically modified organisms) foods.
Genetic roulette This is my favorite documentary.
Dr Oz II GMO OMG Dr Oz has experts from both sides so you can listen to each one as he leads the debate.
Recently President Obama signed what is nicknamed the Monsanto act which in essence says that Monsanto
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