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Green Goalposts: Super Bowl Eco-Stadium Gains National Spotlight

Jan 29, 2016

The brand-new Levi’s Stadium is built with repurposed materials, has a green roof and solar panels, and is easily reached by bicycle paths and public transportation.

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Nice Spice: McCormick Going Non-GMO

Jan 29, 2016

The world’s largest spice company has promised to make 80 percent of its herbs and spices both organic and non-GMO by 2016.

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Lions Untamed: Shrine Circus Ends Wild Animal Acts

Jan 29, 2016

Responding to public sentiment, the Shrine Circus CEO has announced an end to acts by elephants, tigers and lions, which he states “are deserving of our respect and awe.”

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Pioneering Aspen: Ski Town Runs Entirely on Renewables

Jan 29, 2016

Aspen is the third municipality in the country to shift entirely away from fossil fuels, thanks partly to price drops in renewables and government disincentives for coal.

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Ocean Wear: Adidas Using Plastic Ocean Debris to Make Shoes

Jan 29, 2016

Waste and debris pulled from the ocean, including plastic, yarn, fibers, and fishing nets, will be woven into some Adidas shoes this year.

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Seeing Change: Young Children Can Unlearn Racial Stereotyping

Jan 29, 2016

Using morphed photographs of African and Asian faces, researchers have reduced the differentiating response of toddlers to foreign racial groups.

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Global Outlook: Weather Website Tracks Climate Change

Jan 29, 2016

The website WXshift.org uses weather and climate data to forecast what the weather will be like in 2050.

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Eco-Cappuccino: Reducing Coffee Shop Waste

Jan 29, 2016

We can make our Joe-to-go more planet-friendly by foregoing the paper cups and plastic stirrers.

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Deep Listening: Our Wholehearted Attention Is Our Greatest Gift

Jan 29, 2016 ● By Kay Lindahl

How often do we really listen to another? Yet listening deeply opens up vistas of creativity and healing in ourselves and others.

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Alyssa Milano’s Anti-Aging Secrets: Her Natural Lifestyle Choices Keep Her Young

Jan 29, 2016 ● By Gerry Strauss

The actress who has grown up before our eyes is committed to consistent eco-friendly choices that include breastfeeding and playing outdoors with her children.

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Eco-Friendly Dating: Going Online Makes it Easier

Jan 29, 2016 ● By Avery Mack

Is it hard finding that special someone who really “gets” you? Online green dating sites can connect you with a world of like-minded prospects.

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Your Mouth Tells a Story: Functional Dentistry Connects Oral Health to Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease

Jan 29, 2016 ● By Linda Sechrist

A whole-body approach to dentistry goes beyond treating tooth decay to exploring the links between oral bacteria, jaw musculature and diseases such as hypertension and dementia.

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Ancient Grains for Modern Palates: Gluten-Free and Eco-Friendly Grains Gain Favor

Jan 29, 2016 ● By Judith Fertig

No longer lost in the past, ancient grains such as yellow millet, brown quinoa and black rice offer tasty, healthy alternatives.

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Eliminate Allergies Naturally

Jan 26, 2016

Teri Calandra, LAc, LMT, RMT, will deliver a lecture on Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., February 23, for those that have allergies or autoimmune disease and have run out of options with Western medicine.

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Networking and Women’s Spa Day at Whole Self Nourish Day

Jan 26, 2016

Whole Self Nourish Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., February 20, at the Grillhouse by David Burke, in Schaumburg.

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Sound Healing Education Program Accepting Students

Jan 26, 2016

The new Angel Light Center for Healing Arts School of Sound and Healing, in Elm Grove, Wisconsin, is offering an educational opportunity specifically designed for anyone interested in using sound to facilitate healing in themselves or in others.

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Rebalance Chakras at Intuitive Resources

Jan 26, 2016

Intuitive Resources will be holding a monthly psychic fest with a variety of gifted and talented psychics and healers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., February 6 and 7 and March 12 and 13.

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Healing Circles with Mark Earlix

Jan 26, 2016

Healer Intuitive Mark Earlix has returned from the West Coast and will be conducting a Healing Circle at 7 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Dance Building, in Des Plaines.

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The Wynning Way Book Signing

Jan 26, 2016

Chicago author and lifestyle specialist Maisha S. Wynn will host a book signing for The Wynning Way: A Guide To Creating Success Your Way from noon to 2 p.m., February 27, at Christ Universal Temple.

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Energy Healing Services by Phil Florczak

Jan 26, 2016

Chicago native and certified, insured reiki master Phil Florczak discovered energy medicine when he sought non-invasive, non-medication pain relief for a serious athletic injury.

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