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Why is Organic Food Good for You?

2010-11-29T14:33:21Z

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Different types of salt. When should you use kosher, sea, iodized or rock salt?

2010-11-03T10:07:52Z

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An Economic Comparison of Organic and Inorganic Farming Methods

2010-10-27T08:32:49Z

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French organic food sales rise 25 pct in 2008

2010-04-16T12:03:46Z

PARIS (Reuters) - Sales of organic food in France jumped 25 percent last year and more than 60 percent in three years to reach 2.6 billion euros, France's organic association "Agence Bio" said on Friday.

It did not give any forecast for 2009 but has said it expected the French organic food sector to continue growing, although maybe at a slower rate, as more consumers seek t...

10 Ways to Visit Europe and Save Money

2010-10-22T09:41:00Z

There is no question that a holiday in Europe can be expensive. Transportation, accommodation, food and souvenirs add up each day. However, there are a number of ways that you can save money yet still have a wonderful and memorable experience.

1. Travel During the Off-Season. Summer (June – August) and the holiday season (December) are the most popular times to visit Europe and therefore the rates are highest. Choose to travel during the spring and autumn mo...

New French environment steps

2010-09-10T06:32:39Z

List of Steps France Is Taking to Improve Environmental Image

A look at the measures announced Thursday by President Nicolas Sarkozy to improve France's environmental reputation:

_ CARS: Discounts for those who buy cars that use little gasoline, extra taxes for those whose cars are not fuel efficient.

_ TRANSPORT: 1,200 miles of new train tracks, 9...

Australia Flooding

2011-01-05T08:06:21Z

In this photo released by the Northern Territory Police, four German tourists rest on the roof of their vehicle as they wait for their rescue from the flooded Magela Creek, near Jabiru, Australia, Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. Drenching rain that started before Christmas has flooded an area the size of France and Ivica Kostelic of Croatia, center celebrates on the podium with second placed Julien Lizeroux of France, left, and third placed Bode Miller from the United States, right...

Austria Alpine Skiing World Cup

2010-12-28T08:32:13Z

Tessa Worley, of France, smiles on the podium after winning an alpine ski, women's World Cup giant slalom, in Semmering, Austria, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Pier Marco Tacca)

France Spy Makeover

2010-12-28T03:31:59Z

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2010 file photo, general view of the building of France's secretive international spy agency, the DGSE, in Paris France. The service, the French answer to the CIA, is recruiting, getting more funding and opening its cloak as part of Spain's Rafael Nadal reacting after defeating Sweden's Robin Soderling during the men's finals match for the French Open tennis tournament, in ...