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No free meals? IRS considers taxing perks at Google, other tech firms

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“For thousands of Bay Area techies blessed to be working for benevolent behemoths like Google (GOOG) and Facebook, there could be an end to the free lunch. And the free shuttle to work. And maybe even the free haircut.  As firms pile on benefits to attract and retain the brightest of the bright, it has increasingly been part of the job description of Silicon Valley tech workers that they be pampered nearly to death with perks. But now the IRS is reportedly examining whether free food — and the other free perks — provided by Silicon Valley tech companies qualifies as a fringe benefit on which employees should pay additional tax.”

http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_22982220/irs-is-looking-into-whether-free-meals-at

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Uruguay: Decline of the Green Revolution and the Future of Farming

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“We are happy to see the progress of Doug Bell’s project, as he is offering an alternative to securities investing and one that is an unusual asset class. Uruguay itself, meanwhile, continues to attract attention and was recently named the ‘country of the year’ by the Economist magazine. Often called the Switzerland of South America, it is being reported that there are forces at work trying to develop Uruguay into a kind of Latin American Silicon Valley that will draw clients from Europe.  The definitive change that is coming to Uruguay will happen because of the recent legalization of marijuana. In the meantime, Uruguay will continue to be known for its organic produce and meats.”

http://www.thedailybell.com/exclusive-interviews/34856/Anthony-Wile-Doug-Bell-on-the-Decline-of-the-Green-Revolution-and-the-Future-of-Farming/

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The global wine drought that never was

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“Recently the world’s media reported the alarming news that demand for wine has outstripped supply. Latest figures indicated a shortfall of 300 million cases in 2012, it was claimed… the world was facing the serious prospect of a wine shortage.  Scary graphs were published showing production dropping while consumption increased. But is it true?  All these news reports were based on a single piece of research carried out by the Australian research division of the investment bank, Morgan Stanley.  This made Reuters finance blogger, Felix Salmon, suspicious – especially when he realised the report was promoting an Australian wine company as a top stock pick to buy.”

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-25401029

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The Shocking Ingredients In Beer

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“Is beer really healthy? Why are the ingredients not listed on the label? Which brands can we trust? Which brands are trying to slowly poison us with cheap and harmful ingredients? All of these questions were going through my head at once at lightning speed. So a year ago, I started to research what was really in beer and after questioning several beer companies, reading books about food science, and talking to experts, the information I discovered was downright shocking.  I see it all the time. Someone who eats organic, makes the right choices at the grocery store, is fit and lives an extraordinarily healthy lifestyle but then drinks beer like it is going out of style.”

http://foodbabe.com/2013/07/17/the-shocking-ingredients-in-beer/

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Youngest Bitcoin businessmen

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“Founders of Bees Brothers Nathan and Sam Huntzinger like the idea of idea of non-centralized currency that is inflation proof like Bitcoin.”

http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000225330&play=1

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The Catastrophe of Modern Farming: A Full-Fledged Organic Opportunity

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“Organic farming is a great way to diversify one’s portfolio with tangible assets producing an essential product with returns that correlate only weakly with stocks and bonds. Many are aware of the controversy regarding Monsanto and the general reshaping of foodstuffs using modern tools of bioengineering. There is certainly enough concern to make organic farming attractive from both a consumer and investment standpoint. The numbers back it up. The industry is now grossing about $63 billion globally. According to the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM), the industry grew an amazing 170%, averaging about 19% per year over the past decade.”

http://www.thedailybell.com/trends-and-sector-reports/34805/How-the-Catastrophe-of-Modern-Farming-Provides-a-Full-Fledged-Organic-Opportunity/

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Why This California Oyster Farm Just Went Belly Up

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“In 1962, President John F. Kennedy created the Point Reyes National Seashore with the understanding that some existing businesses, including the oyster farm, would have to leave within 50 years.  The cannery—which changed ownership several times over the years before being purchased by owner Kevin Lunny in 2004—had won high praise for its sustainability. And Bay Area foodies appreciated locally grown oysters.  But in November 2012, Ken Salazar, as Secretary of the Interior, decided that Drakes Bay Oyster had to go. And that’s when Lunny quickly found that politics makes for truly strange oyster-bedfellows.”

http://www.takepart.com/article/2013/09/05/drakes-bay-oyster-company-ruling-california-point-reyes-national-seashore

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Bitcoin Soda Machine: Make your soda machine take Bitcoins today.

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“The Bitcoin Soda Machine is a device like a coin or dollar bill validator in a vending machine but it takes Bitcoins instead of dollar bills or coins. We intend to produce a device that is plug & play with most soda machines, vending machines, slot machines, and arcade games using a 120v AC coin/dollar bill validation system. We are currently in the process of making a plug & play system for 24v DC machines. If there is a coinco change validator in your machine our device will plug in and work right out of the box.  The QR code on the screen is dynamic and includes the bitcoin address and the current price. All the user has to do is scan it with the bitcoin app and hit send.”

http://bitcoinsodamachine.com/

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I Bought Subway With Bitcoin and It Was Awesome

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“We pulled up to the small Subway shop on Hamilton Boulevard and proceeded to geek out at the sight of the bitcoin sign on the front door.’Bitcoin accepted here.’  While our sandwiches were being made we bombarded the employees with questions. They were cool about it and happy to help. I asked how many people had come in this past week to make a purchase with bitcoin. The employees looked at each other and told us that between them they have had well over one hundred bitcoin enthusiasts stop in during their short shifts alone. ‘Some told us they traveled four hours, and all they only bought a few cookies.'”

https://medium.com/this-happened-to-me/48c233e67ddc

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Tea growers explore bitcoin option to expand global biz

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“Small and specialised tea growers are working with a U.S-based online tea marketplace to explore the option of using digital currency bitcoin as a means of avoiding heavy banking fees and to expand international business.  Hawaii-based Tealet facilitates tea purchases between small tea farmers and the beverage’s global connoisseurs, a form of online direct selling, and has signed up a number of independent tea growers in Assam, West Bengal and Bihar. For smaller tea growers, this direct selling process cuts out the middle-man, thus, providing better profit margins. According to Lochan Tea, which exports around 2.5 million kg of tea a year, the Tealet process can deliver up to 100% more profit.”

http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/tea-growers-explore-bitcoin-option-to-expand-global-biz/article5368579.ece

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