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Having studied, written on and engaged in public discussion about transnational corporations (TNCs), I have reached the conclusion that we are not collectively equipped to think about the kind of power that they represent, the silent way they exercise their specific form of sovereignty and the numerous mechanisms that allow…

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Photograph Source: Abhishek Srivastava – CC BY 2.0 In the early 2000s, genetically modified (GM) Bt insecticidal cotton was being heavily promoted in India on the basis that it would cut pesticide use dramatically, boost yields and contribute to the financial well-being of farmers. Private sector Bt cotton hybrids now cover…

 It’s good to touch the green green grass of home, as Tom Jones sings, though maybe not the artificial grass that was invented in the same decade as that song was written. Originally known as ChemGrass it was invented by Donald Elbert, James Farai and Robert Wright, who worked in…

Transcript 20 Materials Were Hazardous we realized far too late Glyphosate (Roundup) Monsanto What happened The weed killer may have led to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) in many people, including one couple, Alva and Alberta Pilliod, who sued for a massive sum in 2019. Since 1974, 1.6 billion kilograms of Roundup's…

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March 13, 2020 The city of Monsanto held the opening round of the Portuguese On-road Nationals last weekend. The good weather made for great racing conditions and in 1/10th Nitro Touring it was multi-time IFMAR World Champion, Bruno Coelho with the overall TQ and he also brought home the win…

In the past couple of years, I have worked with multiple startups in an advisory capacity, and these experiences have provided an opportunity to think about strategy in innovative ways. The “faster, better, cheaper” problem (speed to market, with the right differentiators and at the right price to remain relevant)…

According to Bloomberg Business Week, Walmart is opening "Walmart Health" centers that will provide appointments with doctors for only $30 and teeth cleaning for only $25. In addition to the 2,000 vision care centers that offer free or low-cost vision checks with the purchase of glasses for as little as…

Stephen Sondheim, our greatest living theatrical songwriter, turns 90 on March 22, giving us the perfect excuse to celebrate his genius.At Boston Court, “Passion” is already aflame. East West Players has “Assassins” in its crosshairs. A Noise Within is gearing up for the demonic thrills of “Sweeney Todd.” And at…