Retail giants like Amazon are blurring the lines of consumption. But with platforms that connect online consumption with local interests, willingness to buy locallytrend fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic is now giving rise to a recent phenomenon known as “digital localism.” While the pandemic has led to border closures and an increased desire for local […]
Pollinators such as bees, hoverflies and butterflies are responsible for reproduction many flowering plants and support in production more than three quarters crop species in the world. Globally, the value of services provided by pollinators is estimated at between 235 and 577 billion US dollars. It is alarming that pollinators are at risk from factors […]
Australia is currently in a unique situation because it is simultaneously opioid epidemic and we are experiencing a shortage of these necessary medicines. The Therapeutic Products Agency has approved eight oral morphine products list of shortagesThe supply problem for these products is not expected to be resolved before October or November of this year. This […]
Walking is a great exercise to keep your physical and mental health in check. But if you want to boost your daily walks, you can try rucking. Rucking is a military term used to describe march or hike with a load. This is typically done using a weighted backpack or vest. It’s an incredibly versatile […]
Health officials in Thailand said Thursday they had confirmed a case of the mpox variant that prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency. It is the second time the recent and deadlier variant has been found outside Africa. The announcement of the case in Thailand is likely to raise concerns about […]
I am one of those unfortunate souls who, for reasons still poorly explained by science, seem to taste delicious to mosquitoes. Like my father, who taught me as a child that the best way to stop an itch was to press an “x” into the center of the bite with your fingernail. It hurt a […]
The Millennial generation, a shy group born between 1982 and 2002 with characteristics and temperaments unlike any other age group, is increasingly becoming a target for attacks Super Bowl Advertiserswhat fans will be able to see this weekend when the Seattle Seahawks take on the Fresh England Patriots. Unfortunately for marketers, engaging the group it […]
Canada records a record 2,330 product recalls in 2023 — more than six a day, the highest number since the federal government began disclosing data in 2011. The recall comes when a manufacturer takes action to recall consumer goods due to security defects or non-compliance with regulations coming from the market. The decision on how […]
Jeff Bezos has announced to step down as Amazon CEO in Q3 2021. Founder of e-commerce giant to step down as CEO Andy Jassywho currently leads the cloud computing division at Amazon. The announcement follows a hugely successful 2020 for Amazon, which was a success despite (or perhaps because of) the COVID-19 pandemic. Cash flow […]
Iris, a high school student in Up-to-date York City, took a course designed to prepare public school students for college. As part of the course, she visited Park Slope Food Cooperativeone of the oldest membership companies in the United States. Members work month-long shifts in exchange for access to affordable, ethically sourced food and goods. […]