“When in doubt, use thyme,” says the Grass Roots Herb Society Newsletter & indeed, thyme blends perfectly with a wide array of foods. Thyme (T. vulgaris) derives from the Greek word thumus, meaning "courage.” The Greeks used the oil of thyme in their massages after bathing. The ‘scent of thyme’ was a symbol of elegance and praise for the Greeks. The Egyptians were … [Read more...]
Culture and Community
We are social creatures and have always lived in some form of community, creating societies based on beliefs and values. For the purpose of this discussion cultures can be defined in two ways: independent and inter-dependent societies. America is an independent society. We left our respective homelands in search of a better world, and it required fierce independence to survive … [Read more...]
The Roots of Earth Day
On April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was celebrated with 20 million participants. Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin had called for an environmental “teach-in” similar to the “teach-ins” occurring in colleges and universities over the Vietnam War. Today, more than 500 million people attend the event world-wide. It is a global phenomena which communities throughout the … [Read more...]
The Truth about Women’s Health Insurance Costs
With the assault against women in the political sphere, perhaps it is a good time to look at what it costs for women’s health care and how it is different from the cost of a “person’s” (read: male) health care. The NationalWomen’s Law Center recently released the results of a 2-year study comparing the rates listed for health insurance by the two “best selling” plans, in each … [Read more...]
Nightlife Stars Reveal Green Life Practices
The days of being in business just to make money are long gone. After my recent trip to the Nightclub & Bar Show in Las Vegas in March, I was pleased to see so many organizations demonstrating a higher level of consciousness, and it is no longer just about the profits. A successful business structure is now profitable, sustainable and charitable. I had the honor to sit with … [Read more...]
The Truth Behind Mitt Romney’s Flamboyant Magic Underpants
The original headline for this piece was LIE TO ME! Why The Media Won’t Tell You The Truth. I changed it to make a point: I’ll bet this column gets more hits on InformationPress.net than anything else I’ve written – much more so than well-researched histories of the top marginal tax rate, or the billions we waste torturing innocent men on death row while cutting funding for … [Read more...]
Deviled Eggs
Ingredients 6 hard-boiled eggs (peeled and cut lengthwise)3 tbs. mayonnaise1 tsp. dijon mustard1 tbs. finely chopped celery1 tbs. finely chopped shallotsalt & pepper to tastedash of paprika Directions Remove and place egg yolks in a small bowl. Mash with mayonnaise and mustard. Add celery, shallot, and salt and pepper. Mix to combine. Stuff egg white shells with mixture … [Read more...]
