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What is real food? How can you tell which foods are real, that is, unprocessed and unadulterated by chemicals? Food is all around us, but according to Michael Pollan, the author of In Defense of Food, most of it is not real. But, what exactly is real is food? According to Pollan, there are three criteria that can help you tell which foods are real and which ones are not. The following three rules can help you determine what food is real.
What was the Obama Cairo speech about? Why did Obama give this speech and what were its effects? The Obama Cairo speech was delivered at Cairo University. The speech touched on human rights, religious tolerance and more. Read more about Obama, the Cairo speech, and what it meant.
What did Adria Richards write in her infamous tweet? And how did it lead to her losing her job with SendGrid? In March 2013, Adria Richards tweeted a photo of two developers at the PyCon tech conference, accompanying it with a comment that the two were making sexist jokes. Not only did Richards’ tweet cause massive public shaming on internet forums, but it also got her fired by her employer, the email delivery service SendGrid. Here is how Adria Richards’s scandal unfolded and what happened in its aftermath.
Do you feel you have control over your technology use? Is technology addiction a real phenomenon? Why do you think people get addicted to technology? Most people, including you, probably spend more time on devices than they intend to. But technology addiction is a byproduct of the way human attention works. Tech companies are aware of it and they use it to engineer their products to keep people’s attention for as long as possible. Keep reading to learn about psychology behind technology addiction.
Is there fast food regulation in the industry? What kinds of government restrictions are put in place? In reality, when it comes to fast food regulation, big businesses are in control. Even regulatory agencies like OHSA have little power to act independently. Read more about fast food regulation and the fast food lobbyists that control it.
How does changing a constitution work? Why is constitutional hardball a tactic of authoritarians? Changing a constitution is often used by authoritarians as a way to maximize their influence and gain more personal power. There are several examples in history of authoritarians using constitutional hardball to get their way. Read more about changing a constitution and what it means.
Who were the cabinet members during the first Obama Administration? Why did he choose them? Obama’s cabinet members were chosen carefully by Obama and his staff. Amongst others, Obama had to select a chief of staff, secretary of the treasury, and secretary of state. Read more about the Obama cabinet members and how they chose him.
What are ethical issues in the fast food industry? What causes these issues? There are numerous ethical issues in the fast food industry. These problems include taxes, public funding, and other workers’ rights issues. Read more about ethical issues in the fast food industry.
Do you want to start meditating but aren’t sure how to do it properly? How long should you meditate? What position do you assume? According to Henepola Gunaratana, the author of Mindfulness in Plain English, beginner meditators shouldn’t worry about attaining any particular goal within a particular time period. It’s best to start meditating with an open mind, inviting and accepting whatever the experience brings. Here are some pointers for those who want to start meditating plus some tips for handling distractions and mind-wandering.
What was the 2009 auto bailout? Who benefited from it and why did it happen? The 2008 financial crisis his the auto industry particularly hard. Chrysler and General Motors were struggling and needed assistance, which became known as the 2009 auto bailout. Read more about the 2009 auto bailout and what the government did.