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Fun, Frugal and Hyper-local: Grow Microgreens
How to sprout your own microgreens at home Farmers’ markets are winding down, and so is Canada’s growing season. As we go into the winter season, people are worrying about rising grocery prices once again. Puneeta was on CHCH Morning Live on Oct 7 to discuss a fun, frugal and hyper-local way people can eat green, and grow it themselves too. Microgreens! HERE’S WHY: Many of us know that seeds like lentils, beans and many spices are nutritious powerhouses; what we may not know is that when we sprout them, we TRIPLE the benefits and make it easier on our...
An Open Letter to Canada’s New Leader – Mr Mark Carney
Congratulations, Mr Carney! We are thrilled to have you as Canada's leader. I voted for you and I confess, last night, I prayed for you too. The alternative terrified me and has kept me awake for weeks.My name is Puneeta and I am a writer. I'm also a builder of a safer, healthier, happier world for all. CBC/Radio-Canada News tells me you will be declaring your cabinet in < 2 weeks and I have a couple of immediate requests.Please separate the Energy and Natural Resources portfolio! Nature is far more than just sources of energy, and as such should not...
UA 3411: victim blaming and the elephant in the room
A few days ago a man was dragged through the hallways of an airplane. His high-pitched cries, "I just want to go home," are still echoing in my head. Full details of the entire sequence of events that took place on board flight UA 3411 available here. Here's the gist: 4 UA staff had to be accommodated at the last minute on a flight that was already full with paying passengers. The United flight crew asked passengers if they would like to volunteer to be offloaded in exchange for vouchers for future travel. No hands were raised. That's when...
UA 3411: Poor Customer Service and Racism go together
Dragging a passenger down the hall: the ugly events of United Airlines UA 3411. Why the problem isn't overbooking or "re-accommodating" as claimed by many. (more…)
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