Amazon Jungle tour - monkeys! & Sarracenia purpurea - a medicinal carnivorous plant that may treat Monkeypox.

A Staycation get away post. Also, Fair-trade and Made in America shopping sites.

This is a great video, that I watched with my mother. We both enjoyed it - lots of beautiful birds and a variety of monkeys. Virtual Field Trip - Amazon Rainforest. Watch on Youtube channel VirtualFieldTripsnet.

I particularly liked this image, taken from below a large leaf holding a salamander type critter. The video tour has still shots and live video of animals and scenery. The narrative is informative and pleasant with background music and birdsong. Spiders, snakes and other creepy crawlies in addition to frogs and lizards are included in the zoo like tour.

Virtual Field Trip - Amazon Rainforest. Watch on Youtube.

A slightly shorter video shows how some people are living in the Amazon and then it gets into deforestation and the miles of barren land. It can turn into desert. Some is used for cropland and some acreage is cleared for cattle - destined to become fast-food burgers in the US.

The adorable frog wants us to look for and buy Fairtrade products. Amazon Rainforest: People & Threats - Preview. Youtube. *These videos can be for classrooms.

Amazon Rainforest: People & Threats - Preview, (Youtube)

The adorable frog is sitting in a type of plant that can eat insects. It may be called the purple pitcher plant, or Sarracenia purpurea, or it may be a similar species. Charles Wright has just highlighted that herb in a post, as a potential treatment for Monkeypox. Native Americans used the root of the plant to treat smallpox (after US settlers/military gave them the disease on infectious blankets).

“The study authors plainly concluded: "Our data supports that extracts of S. purpurea effectively inhibit the replication of VACV, MPXV and VARV in vitro. This activity toward Orthopoxviruses is consistent with the historical reports of S. purpurea as a therapy against smallpox infections." (15)”

“I believe that it is necessary, in the short term, to bypass the government and medical establishment to cure diseases. The establishment is corrupt beyond all hope of correction in the foreseeable future. People are beginning to understand the problem, but don't know what to do about it, other than vote. The public has been programmed by mass media and social media to rely on government, complain about one side of government, then wait to vote for the other side. It is a form of mind control that keeps the public weak no matter how much evil is done by government over a period of decades where both parties have had the power to address the problems.” - Charles Wright (Substack)

Test Model proposal of Sarracenia purpurea for Monkeypox

The purple pitcher plant, or Sarracenia purpurea venosa, for sale on Etsy. (etsy.com) *I am unaffiliated.

Dr. Zelenko mentioned Sarracenia purpurea was used by indigenous Americans to treat smallpox.

(x.com/frank_zelenko)

https://x.com/frank_zelenko/status/1825678285168161205?t=T8K5I_J_yorScM5S8sEQ0Q&s=19

S. purpurea was being discussed on Twitter in November of 2021. (deNutrients)

The potential mechanism of action is discussed in Charles post.

(Arndt, et al., 2012) Arndt W, Mitnik C, Denzler KL, White S, Waters R, Jacobs BL, Rochon Y, Olson VA, Damon IK, Langland JO. In vitro characterization of a nineteenth-century therapy for smallpox. PLoS One. 2012;7(3):e32610. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0032610. Epub 2012 Mar 9. PMID: 22427855; PMCID: PMC3302891. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22427855/

Christmas is coming, along with financial collapse, get your Fairtrade and Made in America shopping in early (two sections follow).

Fair trade products, websites that are reliable?

Based on the search results, here are some reputable online marketplaces and stores that specialize in fair trade products (Brave AI summary):

1. Uncommon Goods: A curated online marketplace featuring unique, handmade, and sustainable products from artisans and craftspeople worldwide. (uncommongoods.com/our-story)

2. Thrive Market: A one-stop shop for healthy living, offering natural and organic products, including fair trade snacks, bath and body products, and pet products. *A membership service: (thrivemarket.com/how-it-works).

3. Etsy: A global online marketplace for handmade, vintage, and unique items, including fair trade jewelry, clothing, home decor, and more. *Evaluate each vendor for yourself. (etsy.com/search?q=Fairtrade) Now is the time to stock up on Himalayan yak wool scarves - quite pretty, woven in Nepal, sold via Everest Traders out of Berkeley, California. (etsy.com//himalaya-yak-wool-scarf-handwoven) Many positive reviews - “Beautiful”, “Soft - would buy again.”

4. Credo: A clean beauty and skincare store committed to sustainable, ethical, and transparently clean products, with a focus on fair trade practices. The Banned ingredients page on the site: (credobeauty.com/pages/the-dirty-list-1)

5. Package Free: A curated online marketplace offering eco-friendly, reusable, and sustainable home, kitchen, and personal care products. *In minimal, recyclable/biodegradable packaging. (packagefreeshop.com/sale)

6. Ten Thousand Villages: A non-profit retailer specializing in ethically sourced, handcrafted goods from artisans worldwide, with a focus on fair trade practices. (tenthousandvillages.com)

7. GOODEE: A marketplace promoting good design with good values, featuring artfully and ethically designed home goods and decor. (goodeeworld.com/about-us/)

8. Rêve En Vert: A sustainable luxury shop featuring designers who operate with respect for people and the planet, offering organic, re-made, local, and fair trade collections. The site has community and informational sections. (reve-en-vert.com/)

Additional Recommendations

1. Fair Trade Winds: A family-run store hand-picking unique, handmade, and ethical essentials, including fair trade clothing, gifts, and home decor. (fairtradewinds.net)

2. Blk + Grn: A platform promoting all-natural bath, beauty, and wellness products by Black artisans, with a focus on clean and sustainable practices. (blkgrn.com)

When shopping on these websites, look for certifications like Fair Trade Federation, World Fair Trade Organization, or International Fair Trade Association to ensure the products meet fair trade standards. Additionally, read product descriptions and reviews to understand the production processes and materials used.

Follow up

• What are the most common Fair Trade products and categories across these online marketplaces?

• Can I find Fair Trade products with specific certifications (e.g., Organic, Vegan, Gluten-Free) on these platforms?

• How do these online retailers ensure transparency and accountability in their supply chains and partnerships with artisans?

1. thegoodtrade.com, 11 Eco Marketplaces For Ethical Shopping Online (2024) - The Good Trade

2. tenthousandvillages.com, Ten Thousand Villages | Fair Trade Handcrafted Goods & Gifts

And let us not forget great American companies like Dr. Bronner’s 18 in 1 uses, Peppermint Pure Castile soap - available in a variety of essential oil aromas. (drbronner.com/peppermint-pure-castile-liquid-soap)

What are some reliable made-in-America product sites? *These companies tend to be high priced.

Based on the provided search results, here are some reliable Made in America product sites:

• Frye: Offers high-quality, American-made men’s and women’s boots and shoes, available online from their website. *The Frye Company has a Massachusetts origin in 1863: (thefryecompany.com//heritage).

• New Balance: While not all products are made in the USA, New Balance offers select styles of running shoes made in America, available online from their website. *The New Balance shoe company have been making quality shoes since 1906. (newbalance.com/our-purpose)

• Wolverine Heritage: Provides American-made men’s and women’s boots, available online from their website. *No About page to wow us with their history but the blog is dedicated to individual workers or families associated with creating the classic Wolverine boots. (wolverine.com/US/en/blog)

• Origin Maine: Offers American-made apparel, footwear, hunting gear, denim, and BJJ sportswear, available online from their website. *They appear to have branched out to include a factory in North Carolina. “American cow hide and American Lakota bison hide” are used to make the boots at their factory in Maine. (originusa.com/our-factories)

• Vitamix: Manufactures reliable blending solutions in Olmsted Township, Ohio, available online from their website. *In 1949, the infomercial and Vitamix blenders were born, a creation of William G. “Papa” Barnard. (vitamix.com//about-us)

• JK Adams: Creates assorted kitchen goods, including cutting boards, rolling pins, bowls, and more, made in Dorset, Vermont, available online from their website. Wooden household goods have been made in the US by the JK Adams company since 1944. Vermont Maple syrup and other food products made in Vermont are available for purchase: (jkadams.com/collections/made-in-vermont)

• Lamson: Produces high-quality knives and kitchen tools in Westfield, Massachusetts, available online from their website. *Hand-forged knives, made in Massachusetts since 1837, (lamsonproducts.com/about/#the-lamson-story).

• HF Coors: Offers durable and chip-resistant ceramic dinnerware made in Tucson, Arizona, available online from their website. *Lead free glazes, hand constructed ceramics, from a Veteran owned business (hfcoors.com/pages/what-makes-hf-coors-different)

• Nordicware: Manufactures kitchenware products in Minneapolis, Minnesota, available online from their website. *75 years of fancy cookie presses and other kitchen ware; Nordiware’s most famous historical product is their bundt pan. (nordicware.com/heritage).

• Apt2b: Designs and manufactures some of their sofas and furniture in Los Angeles, California, available online from their website. *Started in 2010 to offer Made in America competition to that other furniture store (**IKEA). (apt2b.com/pages/who-we-are)

Additionally, the search results mention online marketplaces and stores that feature Made in USA products [these two were listed in the Fair Trade section earlier]:

• Etsy: Thousands of handmade items across various categories, with many sellers labeling their products as “Made in America.” Check product descriptions for this designation. *Randomness and Tshirts: (etsy.com/search?q=American+made+products)

• Uncommon Goods: Has a dedicated section for Made In The USA goods, featuring unique and creative products. *This company’s products seem to be curated crafts and other products from varied producers. (uncommongoods.com/our-story)

• I looked up Chicago Cutlery- it is part of Corelle.com. Corningware is also part of the group and Singapore and Japan may be where the products are being made now. Guess based on site locations.

Please note that while these sites and brands prioritize American-made products, it’s always a good idea to verify the country of origin for specific items before making a purchase.

Follow up

• What certifications or labels ensure authentic 'Made in USA' products, and how can consumers verify them?

• How do domestic production costs and tariffs impact the pricing and availability of Made in USA products?

• Are there any specific industries or product categories where American-made products are particularly renowned for quality or innovation?

1. quora.com, Why is it that American products tend to be less reliable or of lower quality? - Quora

2. authenticity50.com, A Guide to Finding American Made Products | Made in USA List

3. clark.com, Here Are 100+ Brands T

4. fairtradewinds.net, Fair Trade Winds | Fair T

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