Tag Archives: local economies

Why Are American Communities Dying?

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Luther Blissett

By Tom Chatham Source: Project Chesapeake Most Americans who have been around for a while know life is nothing like it used to be. When someone wanted a job one was found with a little bit of searching. Today jobs … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons why donations to the poor may bring bad results!

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Luther Blissett

By John Hawthorne Source: Business Connect Does donating to poor countries actually help? Keep in mind there is a big difference between disaster response and longer term, more effective and sustainable development.  Much of the time outside assistance and donations … Continue reading →

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The Globalisation of Bad Food and Poor Health: Sustainable Development or Sustainable Profits?

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Luther Blissett

By Colin Todhunter Source: RINF The proportion of deaths due to cancer around the world increased from 12 percent in 1990 to 15 percent in 2013. Globally, cancer is already the second-leading cause of death after cardiovascular diseases. In India, government … Continue reading →

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Back in the Belly of the Beast

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Luther Blissett

Those who spend their lives within the belly of the beast see mostly the insides of the belly. Traveling outside the beast gives one a better idea of what the beast looks like and the impact of its actions on … Continue reading →

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