Jul 06

Health > Food

Summary. If you’re looking for the full flavor of Brer Rabbit Molasses, look no further. Brer Rabbit is one of the original molasses products, and it’s been used for decades. Named after the fabled Brer Rabbit of old, this is one of the most trusted brands. Molasses is valued for it’s numerous nutritional benefits.

Blackstrap molasses has a higher content of nutrients than typical molasses, and it makes an excellent alternative to refined sugar which has virtually no nutritional value.

Beneficial nutrients include calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, and potassium.

We have a wide selection of Brer Rabbit molasses and syrups in our store, including a full flavor Brer Rabbit version.

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Jun 27

Health

Summary. The Gillette Mach 3 Turbo shaving system offers one of the closest and most comfortable shaving experiences available.

Anyone shopping around for a shaver should definitely consider trying a few to see what works best, and the Gillette Mach 3 Turbo is one worth trying out.

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Jun 20

Activism > Advertising

Summary. In the video below, Steve Nash shares an inspirational message about the synergy of various athletic sports and training.

Traditional advertising places a product or service at the center of attention.

However, a new approach to advertising has become more common where the primary message of the advertisement is about values and virtues that inspire and motivate people toward a hopeful future. This kind of media is a fusion of advertising and social activism.

This approach to advertising has been hugely successful. Formats can take different forms such as a music video or telling an inspirational story. These tend to be organically promoted through people telling people.

Video. Below is a video about commitment and training produced by Nike featuring Steve Nash. The video, produced by Nike, features the upbeat world music song Nyoka Musango featuring Lora Chiorah-Dye & Sukutai from the album Safarini In Transit – Music of African Immigrants. [Available on iTunes]

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Jun 19

Activism > Advertising | Health > Food | Technology

Summary. Most companies, brands, organizations, celebrities, and musicians have their own dedicated websites. In a break from tradition, Vitamin Water, a product of Glacéau, now has their VitaminWater.com domain address redirecting to the Vitamin Water Facebook Page with a message, “don’t be alarmed, this is our new homepage (for now).” They have started a viral social marketing campaign that includes videos and other media.

New Website Hosting Paradigm. Can several website programmers and costly hosting fees be replaced by a simple, integrated, and free, web hosting solution? This bold experiment by Glacéau may pave the way for companies wanting to save on costly website hosting and have a greater presence on social networks. Here are some of the benefits gained by setting up a website within an existing social network:

  • rather than trying to create a social network component on your website, it’s easier to use an already working turnkey solution
  • people reluctant to signup with just one more website are more likely to join your page if membership requires only a click (assuming visitors already belong to Facebook)
  • the computers and software required to host the site are managed by someone else which saves time and money on upgrades, backups, and maintenance
  • site design and navigation are already configured
  • instant access to millions of people online
  • greater exposure through automated word-of-mouth (word-of-mouse) people telling people when announcements are made on profile pages as people join or become fans
  • you gain valuable demographic information about the people who have an interest in your product

Video. Below are some examples of the videos featuring Steve Nash found on the Vitamin Water YouTube Channel.

Spoof of Fitness or Nutrition Commercial (below)

Imitation of Ben Stiller – as in Meet the Parents (below)

Imitation of Ben Stiller – as in Zoolander (below)

Steve Nash – Dedicated Athlete (below)

Steve Nash – Humble Product Spokesman (below)

Steve Nash – Clint Eastwood Imitation in Dos Equis Parody  (below)

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Jun 19

Health > Food

Summary. This is a recipe for gourmet vegan organic banana smoothie. The required organic ingredients are listed in the few simple steps below. Products and keywords are linked to Wikipedia or the official manufacturer’s website.

Preparation Instructions. Below are the preparation instructions.

  1. Place two cups of Rice Dream Organic Rice Milk in a blender and add three bananas.
  2. Blend at slow speed to retain small pieces of banana.
  3. While blending, pour in cinnamon and nutmeg.
  4. After blending, store and chill for a short time in the freezer to thicken.
  5. Enjoy!

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Jun 19

Health > Food

Summary. This is a recipe for gourmet vegan organic lima beans. The required organic ingredients are listed in the few simple steps below.

Products and keywords are linked to Wikipedia or the official manufacturer’s website.

Preparation Instructions. Below are the preparation instructions.

  1. Steam lima beans for 15 minutes in steamer.
  2. After cooking in steamer, add Earth Balance Vegan Organic Buttery Spread, and sprinkle some fresh ground sea salt, fresh ground pepper, and garlic powder if desired.
  3. Stir.
  4. Enjoy!

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Jun 19

Health > Food

Summary. This is a recipe for gourmet vegan organic garlic toast. The required organic ingredients are listed in the few simple steps below.

Products and keywords are linked to Wikipedia or the official manufacturer’s website.

Preparation Instructions. Below are the preparation instructions.

  1. Finely chop and dice or thinly slice several cloves of organic garlic.
  2. Sauté garlic pieces on medium low heat using Earth Balance Vegan Organic Buttery Spread. Garlic can be sautéd until golden brown, or crisp. If sautéing thin slices of garlic, then the slices can become like small roasted garlic chips. For variety, thin slices of onion can be added as well.
  3. Toast some Ezekiel 4:9 organic bread and then spread the bread with Earth Balance Vegan Organic Buttery Spread.
  4. Add the sautéd garlic pieces and sprinkle some fresh ground sea salt, fresh ground pepper,  and garlic powder if desired.

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Jun 16

Activism | Health

Summary. Orabrush is a success story worth studying.

Robert Wagstaff, PhD, received word that some of the volunteers he was managing were offending people with bad breath. Dr. Bob started studying the causes of bad breath to find a solution. Borrowing from principles he learned while working in a chemical lab, he decided that the only way to remove the bacteria that cause bad breath from the tongue was with soft, flexible, pointed bristles.

Dr. Bob looked at the products out on the market. He found tongue scrapers, toothbrushes, and other such oral hygiene products, but none of them could remove the bacteria. In fact, these merely scraped the top of the bacteria, causing bad breath to resurface faster. He received a US patent (6,792,642) and FDA approval (3005936367). Now everyone can find the peace of mind that OraBrush brings to their social lives.

OraBrush is not designed like a toothbrush because it has individual bristles that are an extension of the brush head. Therefore, OraBrush does not need to be replaced as often. The suggested replacement schedule for OraBrush is every six months, or after a serious infection.

Because OraBrush bristles are individual, flexible and pointed, the material that is removed from the tongue does not stick on the head of the OraBrush. Simply holding OraBrush under a stream of running water will properly clean the OraBrush head. Store so that the OraBrush head will air dry. If you desire, you may dip OraBrush in a sanitizing mouthwash containing peroxide or alcohol.

A toothbrush is made to clean your teeth. The bristles are tufted into the base of the toothbrush head and the ends of the bristles are either flat or slightly rounded. These types of bristles will remove the material that sticks to the surface of the teeth. Your tongue is very soft and tender and the surface is uneven. A toothbrush will remove the top layer of bacteria but will not reach down and remove the bacteria growing in the indentations of the tongue. Applying pressure on the toothbrush may cause harm to the tender tongue surface. OraBrush bristles are individual, pliable, pointed and soft. These specialized bristles will reach down into the indentations of the tongue and loosen and remove the bacteria growing there.

Orabrush Story. Below is a video of the Orabrush success story from the Orabrush Channel on YouTube.

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Jun 02

Effective Living | Health

Summary. Oneida has a very nicely crafted cheese spreader made from highly polished and very resilient stainless steel. [Buy Now]

It’s small size, smooth finish, and ergonomic design make it very pleasant to use.

Because it has a 0.1 cm (1/16″) thick dull blade, it is safe to handle.

In addition to being an elegant and artistic addition to the kitchen, the knife can also be used as a letter opener.

The gently tapered handle can also be used for assisted shiatsu or acupressure. It provides just the right combination of focused yet tapering intense pressure where needed. This reduces overuse of the hands and fingers from doing massage. The smooth handle glides easily over clothing, making it a great tool to have at the office for self massage.  [Buy Now]

Oneida… “Bring Life to the Table”

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May 30

Health > Food

Summary. The South West patty from Sunshine Burger is one of the best organic vegan patty products available. The following information is taken from the Sunshine Burger website.

Carol’s farm fresh vegetarian burgers are not meant to be a beef imitation but an excellent flavor sensation of their own. Because Carol’s burgers were so well loved and her family and friends raved about them, Sunshine Burger Company was born. Sunshine Burgers taste great on a bun, in a pocket pita or in a sandwich wrap, add your favorite condiments and veggies. Excellent on the grill or stove top.

Ingredients. The impressive list of ingredients includes.

  • Organic ground raw sun-flower seeds
  • Organic Brown Rice
  • Organic Carrots
  • Organic Black Beans
  • Organic Bell Peppers
  • Organic Cilantro
  • Organic Garlic
  • Organic Jalepeno Peppers
  • Organic Ground Cumin Seeds
  • Organic Onion
  • Sea Salt

Nutritional Values. Below is a nutritional assessment of the product.

Testimonial. Below is a testimonial regarding this product.

“I tried the South West vegan patty from Sunshine Burger and was really impressed with the flavor, ingredients, and nutritional value. If you’re in the Iowa City area, you can get these at The New Pioneer Co-op.” ~ Gregory Johnson

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