The following text is from a flyer offered by my local health food store, Vitamin Cottage:

(Note: links added to this article are from my research and clarification only, except where www is mentioned in the text.)

"What is genetic engineering? Genetic engineering is a laboratory technique used by scientists to change the DNA of living organisms. The molecular biology of an organism is being altered by means not possible under natural conditions. This gene manipulation creates what is called genetically modified (GM) foods.
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Since the beginning of this decade, it appears as though every aspect of our civilization is in a state of flux. Just looking at the news bombards us with unprecedented global, environmental, social, and political challenges. Our collective attention span is short lived as we attempt to focus on one dilemma only to be pulled toward another before we even have time to come up with any long-lasting solutions. This leads us to the undeniable conclusion that these challenges are indicative of the flaws in our systems, showing us what's working for us or what is not, based on our collective goals in a given moment in time.

Many who are in touch with the pulse of humanity understand that this widespread upheaval we are experiencing signals the need to move toward a gigantic shift in consciousness. Relatively speaking, in terms of our evolution, this dramatic shift is now occurring rapidly at an accelerated, exciting pace. We have an opportunity to positively transform ourselves and the world, as part of this necessary change requires us to make a quantum jump in our belief systems by discarding now useless, dogmatic ideas. This shift also dares us to rely more on our own inner authority rather than outside ourselves to solve these personal and global challenges.
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