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Stand for the plan Walmart wants in on Parley’s in a big way BY PAX RASMUSSEN his month, Salt Lake City Council members will be briefed on Walmart’s petitions to rezone the former Kmart store on Parley’s Way from the existing Community Business (CB) district to Community Shopping (CS) and to amend the East Bench Community Master Plan to reflect their desired zoning. Walmart wants the zoning changed because under the current CB zoning regulations, they can’t build one of their monstrous shrines to plastic Chinese crap.

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hoods in the Salt Lake Valley… [with] few serious structural problems or visual blight.” Kmart was one of those few pieces of visual blight. An even bigger big-box store will be an even worse visual blight. The best thing that could be done with that property would be to demolish the Kmart and construct a walkable space heavy on the greenery, integrating both medium-density residential buildings with small, local shops. As it stands now, even if the City Council rejects Walmart’s petition, as Salt Lake City Planning

The East Bench Community Master Plan was put together by the city, by the community. It’s a guide for how we want our city to work, to look, to feel. Walmart thinks they know better. I find Walmart’s actions in this matter particularly offensive— above and beyond their typical anticommunity behavior. Why we should resist the building of yet another Walmart in the first place I’ll assume is a given—most CATALYST readers probably are aware of how big-box stores have destroyed Main Streets USA, and that of every dollar spent at a giant retail chain such as Walmart only 43 cents remains in the community (whereas at a local business, typically 80 cents recirculates). I’ll even skip over ranting about sprawling parking lots and the automobile-oriented nature of driving out to where the biggest boxes live. What pisses me off about Walmart’s meddling on Parley’s Way is their sheer, unashamed gall. The East Bench Community Master Plan was put together by the city, by the community. It’s a guide for how we want our city to work, to look, to feel. Walmart thinks they know better. Walmart thinks a behemoth of concrete enclosing a playground of low-cost plastic consumer garbage would improve, as the East Bench Master Plan puts it, “one of the most desirable residential neighbor-

Commission has recommended they do, Walmart can still open a smaller store in the existing Kmart structure (as long as they don’t make improvements beyond 50% of the “total construction valuation”). I know big-box stores are convenient and less expensive (if you discount all the hidden costs of allowing them into a community)—I was just at Home Depot several hours before writing this, buying an evaporative cooler. I even pop into Walmart now and again. But we have enough Walmarts, Home Depots, Sam’s Clubs and yes, even enough Costcos. It’s time to start reinvesting in smaller business. We should take the lesson of the Sugar Hole—the desolate dirt patch in Sugar House that used to be a thriving small business shopping area— to heart: Unless we fight the ideas of bigger-is-better and cheaper-is-better, Salt Lake will soon look and feel like Phoenix, Arizona. Go to WWW.PEAKDEMOCRACY.COM/741 and give the City Council a piece of your mind. u Pax Rasmussen is associate editor of CATALYST. This is the first time Greta has let him write in her space. He’s pretty good, huh.

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BY DENNIS HINKAMP his country runs on gossip, snooping and being judgmental; or at least it did. Lately we have become so entranced with minding our own business and letting everyone follow their respective bliss that we are no longer in touch with anything beyond our respective noses, if that. True, I don’t want a sinister John Ashcroft big brother peeping through my bedroom window. But I do condone just enough neighborly snooping to keep me safe and alive. Several recent events have brought this to my attention. Closest to home are three broad daylight home robberies. Another

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If you see people moving stuff out of my house into a van in the middle of a work day, please take a moment to see if I’m one of them. was the story of a fully clothed man committing suicide by walking into the ocean near San Francisco; nobody tried to stop him or rescue him while he stood out in freezing neck-deep water for 50 minutes. Next was the story of an aging actress found in her own home apparently nearly a year after she died. Yes, she had neighbors nearby. It has become a clichĂŠ that in the aftermath of some lunatic-sexcrime-murdering-madman’s arrest he is described by neighbors as “a quiet guy who mainly kept to himself.â€? Well, in many cases, it’s because nobody tried to figure out what he was doing. Maybe someone should have noticed that substantially more people were going into the house than coming out. Oh, and what about those raised bed gardens planted at night? Heck, I notice people’s patterns

on Facebook and if they don’t post something for a few weeks, I ping them and ask what’s up? At work, people start fuming if you don’t answer an email in 48 hours. Maybe we can learn a little from our virtual neighborhoods and let it carry over to our real life 3d high-definition neighborhoods. Make a pledge to do this. I’ll go first: If you see people moving stuff out of my house into a van in the middle of a work day, please take a moment to see if I’m one of them. True, I might be moving or making a trip to the thrift store on any given Tuesday, but it’s unlikely. Besides, you know if I were to move I’d ask to borrow your truck and your teenage kids. If I’m lying face down by the side of the road, there’s a slight chance that I might be taking a nap and don’t want to be disturbed, but it’s more likely that something is wrong. Please take a moment to tap me on the shoulder or lift my head by my hair to determine for sure. I promise not to throw up on your shoes. If you notice a steady stream of cars coming to my house and staying only a few minutes each, it could be that I have friends with short attention spans, but it’s more likely I’m selling drugs or have set up a drive-through burger window on the side of my house; either of which would be illegal. Please call the police; I deserve it. If newspapers and mail are piling up on the porch, I may have fallen behind on my reading or I may have fallen down the stairs, broken my neck and become kibble for my starving dog. Please knock on the door or knock it down. Don’t blame my dog; it was not her fault. I was glad to be of service. If you see me walking fully clothed into the ocean, please save me because if I’m ever really set on killing myself this way I’d prefer it to be while naked and swimming. u Dennis Hinkamp would like to emphasize that being a good neighbor and following someone on Twitter is not the same thing.

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The fate of Tim DeChristopher BY JOHN DEJONG

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he wheels of justice grind slowly, particularly if you’re caught up in the gears of the national insecurity/ paranoia complex. Late last month convicted monkey wrencher Tim De Christopher’s original sentencing date of June 23 was postponed to July 26. The presiding judge, the honorable Dee Benson, a senior federal judge who is currently finishing a seven-year term on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, has already spent nearly four months considering the verdict. Maybe Judge Benson has so many surveillance and wire taps to consider that he

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afraid that pro-democracy protestors will occupy Exchange Place across from the Federal Courthouse? As it was, only a couple dozen participants showed up at the local protest on the original sentencing date and got to hear the Reverend Billy of the Church of Earthalujah preach the gospel of Stop Shopping. Talk about preaching to the choir. (Full disclosure: I’ve been a member of the good reverend’s flock since hearing him preach at Burning Man in 2004.) Protests over DeChristopher’s trial and sentencing may not appear on the surface like the pro-democracy

mandered districts, where the outcome is determined by huge special interest expenditures rather than the true will of the people. It is possible Judge Benson really doesn’t know what to do. The jury that found DeChristopher guilty was denied access to many relevant facts. The auction where this all began was conducted in an illegal manner by the swiftly retreating Bush administration. A federal judge froze the sales less than a month later, finding that required environmental and archeological studies had not been done. A month after that, President Obama’s Secretary of the Interior withdrew the leases entirely. At that point, one might have thought “case dismissed.” But no. Ironically, no one in the Bush administration Department of the Interior is facing prosecution for their illegal actions. Matter of fact, they all probably got good jobs in the oil and gas industry. Attempts to establish a necessity defense, that DeChristopher’s actions were the only way to stop the Bush administration’s illegal actions, were quashed by Judge Benson like a reform protest in Syria. Arguments that defaulting on bids is common among the gas and petroleum industry and that the federal prosecutor’s lack of legal action against these defaulters demonstrated a prosecutorial bias were also cut off. What should DeChristopher have done to stop the illegal leasing? Stood in front of a bulldozer? Nope, there’s a law against that. Asked Bush’s Attorney General to stop the

A real “justice” would have instructed the U.S. Attorney General to file charges against the Bush administration lackeys that conducted the illegal auction or at least had him go after other auction defaulters. hasn’t gotten around to DeChristopher’s case. One would hope that the judge is sitting alone in his chambers, solitarily weighing the jury’s verdict and all the evidence and arguments the jury was not allowed to see or hear. But, as Benson was the United States Attorney General for Utah before his judicial appointment and is probably thick as thieves with the federal prosecutor, another scenario is more likely. One has to wonder whether the Justice Department is trying to stage-manage the release of the verdict to minimize protests. Are they

protests sweeping the Middle East, but a deeper look reveals similarities. In both cases, ossified and ostensibly democratic regimes are being challenged by believers in true democracy—people’s democracies instead of governments “of,” “by” and “for” special interests and corporations. The Bush administration Department of the Interior functioned more like a Middle East despot’s procurer, doling out favors to the ruler’s favorites in the oil and gas industry. In each case the regime claims legitimacy, pointing to “democratic” elections, in gerry-

auction? Who are we kidding? Written letters to President Bush and local papers? Talk about postconsumer waste. It’s hard to imagine Judge Benson allowing DeChristopher any effective course of action. How would Judge Benson have ruled if DeChristopher brought a suit to stop the auction to his court? Would he have ruled that DeChristopher lacked standing and that protecting our children’s legacy is less important than the energy industry’s next quarterly profits? I normally don’t have a problem with BYU Phys Ed majors, BYU law

school grads or a person who affiliates with Dick Cheney. But Judge Benson, a wanna-be professional soccer player who was Senator Orrin Hatch’s Chief of Staff in 1987, co-authored the Minority Report (Republican) on the Iran-Contra affair with Cheney, which put forth arguments for virtually unlimited executive privilege and castigated Congress for passing laws unpalatable to the president. Team players like Benson invariably take the side of corporate interests over the side of common citizens. A real “justice” would have instructed the U.S. Attorney General to file charges against the Bush administration lackeys that conducted the illegal auction or at least had him go after other auction defaulters. There is nothing fair or just about the tangled skein of laws and regulations which enshrine the rule of law and injustice in this country. Laws and regulations written at the behest of, or even by, corporations, slipped into the middle of “mustpass” legislation, go undebated and unread. Many of these laws and regulations are of questionable constitutionality, but nearly impossible for regular citizens to challenge in court. One has to wonder whether the rush to develop every natural resource and economic opportunity is due to the realization that capitalism really works like a giant Ponzi scheme. Are they afraid that the whole leviathan will screech to a halt if we so much as take our foot off the gas peddle? Or will it only mean that corporate profits will recede from their usurious heights? What if we cut our driving by a third? What if we stopped shopping? Okay, breathe! Just for a week or two. We call it the United States Department of Justice. With each change of administration it and the federal judiciary take yet another turn towards the rule of law over the rule of justice, as in “equal justice for all.” Which is to say that things don’t look too good for Tim. We have to stand behind people who are willing to speak up when our government takes illegal actions that desecrate the Earth and squander its resources. In the case of Corporations vs. the Planet, the next quarter’s profitability will be a moot point seen seven generations from now. Tim sees that. He is not alone. In fact, he is just the tip of the iceberg. It’s only a matter of time. u John deJong is associate publisher of CATALYST.

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July 2011

ENVIRO-NEWS

Salt Creek: byway, not highway

Salt Creek byway not a highway!

Salazar yanks wildlands policy Less than an hour before a looming government shutdown, the U.S. Congress passed a last-minute budget bill denying funding for the wildlands policy announced by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar in December 2010. As a consequence, Salazar issued a memo in June stating that no wildlands will be designated. However, the memo reaffirms that BLM will consider the wilderness characteristics of public lands when undertaking multiple use land use planning. Salazar has asked members of Congress to identify “crown jewel� areas of public lands that have strong local support for permanent protection as wilderness under the Wilderness Act. However, when four Utah counties actually did suggest a few such crown jewels, the Utah Legislature’s Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Committee shot them down with the same tired rhetoric about “locking up� lands and closing roads. It seems that to the Utah Legislature, local opinion only counts when it’s anti-wilderness. WWW.DOI.GOV/NEWS/PRESSRELEASES/UPLOAD/SALAZAR-WILDERNESS-MEMO-

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In May, a U.S. District Court ruled that Salt Creek, a year-round freshwater stream flowing though Canyonlands National Park, is not a highway. In 1995, the National Park Service limited traffic on the jeep trail in Salt Creek Canyon In order to control erosion and water pollution, and eventually closed the route to motorized use. Ever since, San Juan County and the State of Utah have been trying to force the Park to reopen the jeep route by claiming that it is a historically used public highway right-of-way.The court ruled that, “absent proof of continuous public use as a public thoroughfare for the requisite amount of time, a jeep trail on a creek bed with its shifting sands and intermittent floods is a byway, photo by Ted Zukoski but not a highway.� The case is important because for many years, Utah county governments have been trying to grab control of federally managed public lands by claiming they are crossed by “highways� under R.S. 2477 of the 1866 Mining Act.

Request to save sensitive lands As Utah’s population grows, increasing offroad driving is causing cumulative damage to the greater Canyonlands region. In response, the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance has made a formal request to the Secretary of the Interior to limit off-road vehicles in other environmentally sensitive areas in the region. WWW.SUWA.ORG/ISSUES/GREATERCANYONLANDS

Killyon Canyon dedicated “You can pretend you’re in Zion, and we’re right here in Salt Lake County,� enthused Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon at the dedication of the new Killyon Canyon Conservation Preserve at the top of Emigration Canyon. Money to purchase the

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Mine expansion comments The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Kennecott Utah Copper Tailings Expansion Project. The tailings project will impact 774 acres of wetlands. The EIS will examine impacts to waters, hydrology, water supply, water quality, cultural resources, biological resources, traffic and transportation, and air quality. Comments: John Urbanic, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District, 533 West 2600 South, Suite 150, Bountiful, UT 84010.

Are we making progress? “Utah’s wetlands, forests and deserts provide valuable services to society, many of which are not valued in state (or national) income accounting,� says a report issued by the Utah Population and Environment Coalition. However, “Environmental degradation and the losses of wetland, forest, and arid land ecosystems in Utah result in losses of these services that have real costs in terms of damage costs.� According to the report, major threats to Utah’s quality of life include loss of ecosystems and farmlands, and the failure of pollution control to keep pace with population. WWW.UTAHPOP.ORG/GPI.HTM

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OUTSIDE THE BOX ontrary to millennia of diverse cultural propaganda, there is no particular way that we are supposed to run our lives. We are biological constructs with certain inborn drives, and we are spiritual souls who seek meaning from the world around us; but as long as we are feeding ourselves, keeping ourselves safe, and perpetuating our genetic and memetic payloads into the future, there is a world of choice and opportunity. Yet we seem to wilt under this oppressive freedom. We cry out for constraints. We define ourselves by our cultures, and we like to imagine that the rules we build for ourselves constitute immutable laws of nature or commands of God. Know then thyself, wrote Alexander Pope, and presume not God to scan/ The proper study of mankind is man. Why do we spend so much time creating arbitrary rituals with which to interpret the oracles? Chasing after gods and spirits can be informative, but we should never forget that the wellspring of human power is in the physical realm. What we do here matters a lot. The Economist recently ran a humorous article about the quasi-religious aspects of our interdependent faithbased human economic and financial systems, and in a more serious vein, another article about the feedback observed between collective human emotion as tracked on social networking sites and the performance of stock markets and financial indices. It seems that the health of markets is tied to our collective feeling of wellbeing. Want

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The lonely animal And it’s all because we think we’re so smart BY ALICE BAIN your share prices to rise? Then I suggest it’s in your best interest to foster happiness and wellbeing in yourself and others. Get out in the sunshine, walk your dog and smile at people. If your stocks tank anyway, at least you’ll have gotten some exercise and learned how to be cheerful!

suggesting that we learned to create rational arguments simply to experience triumph via debate, rather that to uncover the truth of a situation. This may be a shocking new concept to formal science, but anyone who’s spent any time on an Internet forum won’t be surprised. Just like house sparrows, we’re hard-

Chasing after gods and spirits can be informative, but we should never forget that the wellspring of human power is in the physical realm. Unfortunately, cheerfulness is often more of an ideal than a reality here in the incarnate world. Look outside your window, and you’ll see neighborhood animals such as birds and squirrels squabbling with each other as they struggle for physical resources—food, territory, a mate. We aren’t so different, for all our grand ideas about reason and logic. Some researchers are now

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wired to contend with each other. For beings with as much power as we wield, it’s arguably better for everyone on the planet that we learn to sublimate those instincts into the realm of the abstract. Abstraction, it has been recently argued, is one of the last remaining traits that separate humans from the rest of animal life on this planet. Michael Corballis, in his recent book

The Recursive Mind: The origins of human language, thought, and civilization posits that what makes us most human is our self-awareness; that is, our ability to think about thinking, to learn from events that happened in the past and to therefore anticipate future events. Corballis is on the right track, but the more I read about animal analogs of human behavior, the less I believe there is a single “bright line� separating us from the rest of the animal kingdom. In 2009, New Scientist covered a story about an ape in a Swedish zoo who engages regularly in future-planning behavior—manufacturing and collecting the ammunition that he enjoys hurling at zoo visitors. We also now have scientific evidence that bottlenose dolphins and elephants are also capable of self-awareness. For that matter, a recent study on the lowly honeybee suggests that the insects may possess an analog of human emotion; in recent experiments, researchers have been able to induce a state of pessimism in bees by manipulating their experience of their environment. beebetween our species and all the rest. We occupy the far end of quite a few spectra, but I believe that we can learn more about ourselves by attending to the similarities we share with other life rather than continuing to set ourselves apart. We should not make ourselves so lonely when the whole planet is here to keep us company. u Alice Bain is a Salt Lake-based artist. Look for her blog updates, appearing several times a week, at WWW.CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET. See this story online for reference links.

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FEATURE

Weather report Monsoons and monster fires are telling us it’s time to pay attention

BY CHIP WARD

he vastness of the American West holds rainforests, deserts, and everything in between, so weather patterns and moisture vary. Nonetheless, we have been experiencing a historic drought for about a decade in significant parts of the region. As topsoil dries out, microbial dynamics change and native plants either die or move uphill toward cooler temperatures and more moisture. Wildlife that depends on the seeds, nuts, leaves, shade and shelter follows the plants—if it can. Plants and animals are usually able to adapt to slow and steady changes in their habitat, but rapid and uncertain seasonal transformations in weather patterns mean that the timing for such basic ecological processes as seed germination, pollination, migration and hibernation is also disrupted. The challenge of adapting to such fundamental changes can be overwhelming. And if evolving at warp speed isn’t enough, plants, animals, and birds are struggling within previously reduced and fragmented habitats. Wildlife already thrown off the mothership now finds the lifeboats, those remnants of their former habitats, on fire.

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Cue the inferno These past few years, mega-fires in the West have become ever more routine. Though their estimates and measurements may vary, experts

who study these phenomena all agree that wildfires today are bigger, last longer, and are more frequent. A big fire used to burn perhaps 30 square miles. Today, wildfires regularly scorch 150-square-mile areas. For two weeks last month the Arizona inferno known as the Wallow, the largest fire in Arizona

complicated. According to Wally Covington of Northern Arizona University, a renowned forest ecologist, the problem has been building for decades. Historically, Western forests were relatively thin, and grasses, light shrubs, and wildflowers thrived under their canopies. Fires would

The old gospel got it mostly right when God told Noah, “No more water, the fire next time.” In the West we know that it is not actually a question of either/or, because they go together. Floods fuel growth, growth fuels fires, then fires fuel floods. history, remained too big to touch with mere human tools like hoses, shovels, saws, and bulldozers. Walls of flame 100 feet high rolled over the land like a tsunami from Hades. The heat from such a fire is so intense and immense that it can create small tornadoes of red embers that cannot be knocked down and smothered by water or chemicals. These are not your grandfather’s forest fires. Although Western politicians like to blame the dire situation on treehugging environmentalists who bring suit to keep loggers from thinning and harvesting the crowded forests, the big picture is far more

move through every few years, clearing the accumulated undergrowth and resetting the successional clock. Fire, that is, was an ecological process. Then, in the 1880s, cattle were brought in to graze the native grasses under the forest canopy. As the grass disappeared, fires were limited and smaller trees were able to mature until the land became overcrowded. Invasive species like highly flammable cheat grass also moved in, carried there and distributed in cow dung. Then, foresters began suppressing fires to protect the over-stocked timber that generated revenues. Next, a decade of drought weak-

ened millions of trees, making them susceptible to voracious beetles that gnaw them to death. Warmer air carries more moisture, so winters, while wetter than normal, are not as cold. Typical temperatures, in fact, have become mild enough that the beetles, once killed by wintry deep freezes, are now often able to survive until spring, which means that their range is expanding dramatically. Now, thanks to them, whole mountainsides across the west have turned from green to brown. Finally, spring runoff that used to happen over three months now sometimes comes down torrentially in a single month, which means that the forests are dry longer. Even our lovely iconic stands of aspen trees are dying on parched southfacing slopes. Wally Covington estimates that a total of about half-a-million square miles of Western forests, an area three times the size of California, is now at risk of catastrophic fires. As ex-governor Arnold Schwarzenegger observed in 2008 when it was California’s turn to burn, the fire season is now 365 days long.

The fire next time That may explain why ”smoke season” began so early this year, overlapping the spring flood season. Here in Utah, it was an extremely wet winter. Watersheds are at 200% to 700% of the normal snowpack (“normal” being an ever more prob-

Biological diversity, ecological services like pollination and water filtration, and the powerful global currents of wind and water are the operating systems of all life on Earth, including humans. Signs that life’s operating systems are swinging chaotically from one extreme to another should be a wake-up call to make real plans to kick our carbonbased energy addictions while conserving and restoring ecosystems under stress. lematic concept). Spring weather has become increasingly weird and unpredictable. Last year we had record-breaking heat and early monsoons in May. This year it was unusually cold and damp. The mountains held on to all that accumulating snow, which is now melting quickly. So although skiers are still riding the mountain slopes of northern Utah, river-rafting guides in the south, famous for their hunger for whitewater excitement, are cancelling trips on the Colorado and Green Rivers because they are flowing so hard and high that navigating them is too risky. In our more sedate settings, suburbs and such, sandbags are ubiquitous. Basement pumps are humming across the state. Reservoirs were emptied ahead of the floods so that they could be refilled with excess runoff, but there is enough snowmelt in our mountains this year to fill them seven times over. Governor Herbert went on television to urge parents to keep children away from fast-moving streams that might sweep them away. Seven children nonetheless drowned in two weeks. The old gospel got it mostly right when God told Noah, “No more water, the fire next time.� In the West we know that it is not actually a question of either/or, because they go together. First, floods fuel growth, then growth fuels fires, then fires fuel floods. So all that unexpected, unpredicted moisture we got this winter will translate into a fresh layer of lush undergrowth in forests that until very recently were drying up, ravaged by beetles, and dying. That beautiful scenery is also a ticking tinderbox. When fire removes trees, brush, and grasses that absorb spring runoff and slow the flow, the next

round of floods is accelerated. If the fire is intense enough to bake soils into a water-resistant crust, the next floods will start landslides and muddy rivers. The silt from all that erosion will clog reservoirs, reducing their capacity both to store water and to mitigate floods. That’s how a self-reinforcing feedback loop works. Back in the days when our weather was far more benign and predictable, this dynamic relationship between fire and flood was predictable and manageable. Today, it is not. Biological diversity, ecological services like pollination and water filtration, and the powerful global currents of wind and water are the operating systems of all life on Earth, including humans. For thousands of years, we have depended on benign and predictable weather patterns that generally vary modestly from year to year. The agricultural system that has fed us since the dawn of history was based on a climate and seasonal swings that were familiar and expectable. Ask any farmer if he can grow grain without rain or plant seeds in a flooded field. Signs that life’s operating systems are swinging chaotically from one extreme to another should be a wake-up call to make real plans to kick our carbonbased energy addictions while conserving and restoring ecosystems under stress. The droughts, pestilence, and fires we are experiencing in the West are logical and obvious signs that the planet is overheating. We would be wise and prudent to pay attention and act boldly. In the process, we’ll need a new vision of who we are and what we are about. u Chip Ward, co-founder of HEAL Utah, now writes from Torrey. He is the author of Canaries on the Rim: Living Downwind in the West and Hope’s Horizon: Three Visions for Healing the Land.

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IN THE GARDEN

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The hows and whys of water BY KAY DENTON

In the arid high desert, planning ahead will help you make the most of your precious water

What plants do with water

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espite the fact that many of us have watched animals stroll two by two toward a large boat in the west desert over the last few months, we actually live in high desert country and are entering a dry spell. July is usually the driest month in Salt Lake City with an average of .72 in. total precipitation for the 31 days. Utah is the second driest state in the nation, bested only by Nevada. Given these facts, it’s increasingly important to become water-wise if you’re not there already. Here are practical pointers that will help you make the most of your water resources—and, if you really want to know what’s going on out there—a microcosmic peering into the cellular life that’s raging in your very own plot.

Kay Denton writes and gardens in Salt Lake City. She is a longtime Catalyst contributor.

Plants have evolved a slick push-pull system to move water into their cells and around their interior. Osmosis (“a push” from the Greek osmos) is the process by which water tries to equalize its concentration on both sides of a cell membrane after it crosses into a root’s cells. They protect themselves through selective permeability that allows the inward, but not outward flow of dissolved substances. The plant stores water inside little sacs in their cells, where the water expands and presses the cytoplasm (the living substance of a cell excluding the nucleus) against the cell wall. Voila, a turgid plant! That’s the push, which works well in my penstemon, but not so much in my 60-foot Austrian pine. Getting water that high requires transpirational pull, essentially suction in which one source of internal water replaces another lost to the process of transpiration, vegetation’s form of sweat. We feel transpiration’s positive effects when we appreciate the coolness under a tree on a hot summer day—the result of higher moisture content derived from transpiration. Botany for Gardeners author Bruce Capon says a large maple can transpire 58 gallons per hour. Plants transpire 98% of the water they absorb. All living beings require some level of moisture, including drought-tolerant plants. Xeriscaping is about being efficient with a limited resource. Plants break water down into its component atoms through photosynthesis, which uses energy from the sun plus hydrogen from water mixed with CO2 to create carbohydrates like glucose. Only plants have this ability. Plants use water as we use blood—as a vital transport method. Water dissolves soil nutrients to enable uptake by the roots. Plants rely on water-based mixtures to move manufactured compounds such as carbohydrates, pigments and hormones from their point of creation to be used or stored. Turgor is such a sturdy, hefty word. It sounds substantial when you say it (go ahead, say it). It’s the fullness or tension or pressure generated by plants taking up water through their roots and distributing it to the cells and tissues. Low water equals floppy plants. Water also performs as a passive coolant, especially on hot summer days. As it moves from roots through the vessels and tissues and out the stomata (microscopic pores on the surface of plants) via evaporation, water keeps the plant from frying. Plants aren’t the only water users in the garden. Microbes that help break down organic matter and free up nutrients are aquatic. They live in water coating the surface of soil particles. Earthworms, millipedes, and beneficial insects living in the garden all need moisture to live.

Ye honorable rainbarrel I was astounded to realize last year that collecting rain water or snow melt was an illegal usurpation of the state’s water. Fortunately, the Utah Legislature saw the error of this way and passed SB 32 (2010) which allows the collection and use of precipitation from your own property without having to obtain water rights. Rain barrels are sold commercially, or you can scrounge a 55-gallon drum (not previously used to store oil or hazardous waste) and set it on a sturdy base. (Soda bottling companies here in SLC have a waiting lists for empty 55 gallon syrup bottles. Coca Cola: 801816-5300, Pepsi: 801-972-2732. Utah Barrel Supply has new 55 gallon drums for $50: 801-363-1933.) You can channel the rain from your house’s roof using the rain gutters. Place a screen over the top to keep out debris and birds looking for a nice bath, and add a tap at the bottom for a hose connection. A surprising amount of water, even in arid SLC, can be collected. Our driest month, July, sees an average of 0.77 inches—which works out to be about 480 gallons for a 1000 square foot roof (see

Practical tips Different plants need different amounts of water. When planting, think of your yard like a house with rooms catering to various needs. Mine is set up with five- to seven-day watering areas near the house and 10-day tracts further out. The latter outnumber the former. Obviously, a prolonged dry spell would require additional watering. Watering in the morning allows the plants to use the water for photosynthesis. Later in the day, water evaporates rather than being absorbed. Evening water sets up conditions that contribute to mold and fungal diseases. So get up and get outdoor early, for the good of your garden. Sandy soil drains water quickly, which can mean more frequent waterings are necessary. Clay’s lack of porosity can result in water-logged soil that keeps air needed for photosynthesis from reaching the roots. The solution for both these types of soils is to mix in humus (decomposed organic material) and silt (very fine inorganic components) to create a balanced compound that holds the water and allows air flow.

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July notes Ideally July is the month to nurture what you already have rather than expanding your repertoire. • Early in the month, you can still plant sunflower seeds and container-grown annuals, but no bulbs at all and no perennials unless you must. • Trees are a possibility if the root ball is adequately watered. • Many vegetables will grow now: beets, bush beans, chard, radishes, kohlrabi, kale, endive and carrots. • If there is a longer period of cool weather then shrubs, vines, ground cover and container grasses will work. • Roses are not advised. If you decide to plant them anyway, cover each with a box for four days as heat and wind protection. • Lawn reseeding is not a good idea unless you live in the higher elevations, but sod is okay to fill any dry patches. But maybe that dead grass is trying to tell you something. Like, maybe, plant some vegetables.

When to water depends on the vegetation’s needs, the weather and soil type. Young transplants require more frequent watering. This is especially true for trees, which can take up to a year to establish themselves. A simple method for determining if it’s time to water: Stick a large screw driver or a knitting needle into the ground. If it reaches less than six inches, turn on the sprinklers. Most roots grow six to 18 inches deep, and that’s the depth the water needs to reach. This method allows you to make watering decisions based on soil conditions rather than an arbitrary time schedule. Garden plants require about an inch of rainfall weekly, the result of evolving in temperate zones. If you use overhead sprinklers, place a shallow container in the middle of the garden area and water the space evenly. When an inch is reached, you have an idea about how long to water each time.

Another trick is to water a section evenly for five minutes. Dig a small hole 24 hours later to see how deeply the water penetrated and then divide the number of inches into 60 to get the minutes of watering required. Thus, if the moisture has penetrated two inches, 30 minutes of watering is needed each time. You can estimate water needs by calculating an approximate amount of evaporation loss. Fill a flat, deep pan with six inches of water and place it where the sun’s rays are the most intense. Measure the level after 24 hours to gain a rough estimate of the potential loss rate. Water when the garden seems to need it for the length of time that seems right. This takes some willingness to experiment with your vegetation, but it does enhance your intuitive sense of gardening. Mulching is all about the water. Well, mostly. It’s most important during the hot, dry months of July and August. Replenish the areas that are looking a little thin. Weeds may be pretty, but they suck up the water at an astounding rate because of their deep roots, depriving the plants you want to cultivate of nutrients and coolant. Pull them up and compost them. Choose a watering method that suits your needs: Drip irrigation offers slow and even application of water by using low volume emitters, microbubblers, microsprays, or long, flexible plastic tubes, with either an automatic or manual operating system. It lowers evaporation rates, aims the water where it’s needed, and provides a steady amount of water. They require maintainance, however. Sprinkler systems with automatic timers ensure that a given amount of water is released in specific areas. The two major disadvantages are damaged sprinkler heads and improper pressurization. Old school sprinklers allow more flexibility in placement, but require the gardener to turn them on and off and to move them from spot to spot manually. Hand-watering is garden expert Fred Montague’s choice, which he feels emulates a gentle rain better than anything. He recommends a watering wand or a Haws watering can, which has a long spout for better balance.

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GREEN BITS News and ideas from near and far for a healthier, more sustainable future

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BY PAX RASMUSSEN

The future of solar After the nuclear catastrophe in Japan, there’s been a lot of talk regarding the safety of nuclear power and the need to look to renewable for a realistic future. Couple that with recent studies (which I reported about in previous issues of CATALYST) about the deceptively high cost of coal and natural gas fracking, and it’s abundantly clear that solar is the way to go. All the energy on the planet comes from the sun in the first place, so it makes sense to go straight to the source. It’s a good thing, then, that the switch to solar is looking more promising every day.

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smaller as we speak. The cost of solar is dropping. In fact, according to a new report from HIS iSupply (a market research firm), the price of silicon solar modules is expected to drop to an historic $1 per watt within the year. This number is apparently big news—it’s the point where solar begins to be quickly cost competitive with other energy sources. TINYURL.COM/ONEDOLLARPERWATT

Here in the U.S., one of the biggest obstacle to residential solar is the high upfront cost: You basically have to pay for 10 years’ worth of power bills all at once. It might pay off in the long run, but few people have that much cash to invest. Enter Google, which has created a $280 million fund to finance SolarCity’s residential solar program. Here’s how it works: SolarCity offers solar leasing to homeowners—they install the panels and charge the homeowner a flat fee (for example, $110/month for a medium-sized system), and take care of all the repairs and maintenance. Homeowners get green power and a reliable energy rate (which stays the same regardless of cost increases from the electrical company or the amount of electricity the homeowner uses). This gets rid of the installation costs (often upwards of $10,000). TINYURL.COM/GOOGLESOLAR

More important, the $1-per-watt thing only applies to silicon solar technology, which could soon be old hat. Austrialian solar developer Dyesol has figured out how to integrate photovoltaics into building materials in volume, using a titanium dioxide dye which can be “printed” directly onto just about anything. It’s not very efficient, but it’s cheap and can cover large surfaces. TINYURL.COM/PRINTEDSOLAR Currently, all photovoltaic solar panels make use of ordinary properties of light interacting with various chemicals— whether it be silicon or titanium dyes. According to researchers at the University of California-Berkeley, though, plants don’t use such a simple process. Rather, they make use of the strange quantum effects of light—somehow channeling the random bouncing around of photons into an organized flow of energy. The ability to make use of these quantum effects in photovoltaics has long been thought to be something of the distant future, but perhaps not so distant after all. TINYURL.COM/QUANTUMSOLAR All cost and efficiency considerations aside, a new report from researchers at the University at Albany, George Washington University and Clean Power Research, distributed solar has monetary value beyond just its energy value. By using a distributed solar system, urban areas can avoid transmission losses (up to

30% can be lost just getting the power from the plant to your house), avoid wearand-tear on utility equipment by reducing the impact of peak demand hours and eliminate the need to hedge against fuel price swings. Distributed solar also prevents blackouts, reduces pollution and creates jobs. The report claims that these things together add 14-30 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) to the bottom line of solar. This actually makes solar cheaper than fossilbased electricity generation. Wholesale electricity can be a low as four cents per kWh in some parts of the country, whereas solar is typically around 23 cents per kWh. But factor in the above benefits to solar and you get nine to negative seven cents per kWh. TINYURL.COM/SOLARSHIDDENVALUE Distributed solar isn’t just a pipe dream,

either. According to research from the City University of New York, two-thirds of the rooftops in New York City are suitable for solar panel installation and could collectively provide half of NYC’s power needs. They’ve recently released a map for public use that details the solar potential of the city (very similar to SLC’s solar map: SLCGOVSOLAR.COM). The rooftops could generate up to 5,847 megawatts of electricity. NYCSOLARMAP.COM In some places, the move to solar has already been accomplished. According to the government of Bangladesh, one million Bangladeshis use solar power as their sole source of electricity (up from 7,000 in 2002). Ninety million of the 150 million people in Bangladesh have no access to electricity, and the impoverished condition of the country makes large-scale centralized

One last thing: In what is perhaps the stupidest use for solar panels I’ve ever encountered, “sustainable fashion design” company Ecouterre is now offering a wearable solar panel bikini that lets women charge their iPods with their boobs. I’m sure the resources involved in making the bikini far outweigh the costs of plugging an iPod into a power outlet. TINYURL.COM/SOLARBREASTS

The Army is so cool

Bike the country

Joining the U.S. military is a sure-fire way to be cool—and I’m not talking about those stylish buzz cuts. According to Steve Anderson, General Petraeus’ chief logistician in Iraq (and a retired brigadier general), our military spends $20 billion (yes, billion) per year just to air-condition tents and other temporary structures—in Afghanistan and Iraq alone. There’s an easy way to avoid the problem, but so far the military has been unresponsive to it: Spray the tents with insulating foam. A $95 million contract to insulate tents with foam in 2007 showed $1 billion in savings, but this still isn’t Pentagon policy. Why? Anderson doesn’t know, either. “Everyone nods their heads and says it’s a good thing to do, but I believe there’s a lack of commitment to this because they think they’ll be tying an operational commanders hands,” he told PRI’s The World.

Did you know that a nationwide interstate bicycle route system is in the works? Currently, six routes have been developed, affecting Maine, New Hampshire, Michigan and Alaska. Eventually these will be more than disparate paths going only between a few places—there’s a master plan, and someday the U.S. Bicycle Route System will connect urban and suburban areas to rural recreation areas and hopefully someday allow a cyclist to ride coast-to-coast, borderto-border. It’s not even terribly expensive— many of the routes will make use of relatively low-cost rails-to-trails projects (replacing abandoned railroads with bike paths). Volunteers from the Utah Bike Coalition are working closely with UDOT to develop the routes through Utah. Expect a full story about this in an upcoming issue of CATALYST.

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So long Styrofoam, hello mycelium In arguably the most progressive piece of eco-legislation this country has seen in a long time, California is poised to ban Styrofoam statewide. In 2007, San Francisco enacted a Styrofoam ban (along with a general ban on plastic grocery bags), but this would be the first statewide ban in the country. The bill passed the California Senate last month (21-15 vote). It still needs to pass the Assembly but should face a vote by the end of August. Styrofoam may be convenient, but it’s environmentally nasty—it lasts almost forever, breaks down into tiny pieces that drain into the oceans and makes up 15% of storm drain litter. It’s also the secondmost-common type of beach debris. Styrofoam is so ubiquitous because it’s pretty amazing stuff, if you discount the environmental drawbacks. Luckily, there’s already something out there to replace it— a company called Ecovative Design has developed Ecocradle, a packaging very similar to Styrofoam (just a little bit heavier) made from mushroom mycelium. The product is grown in 5-7 days with no watering and no petrochemical ingredients and composts quickly. TINYURL.COM/SOLONGSTYROFOAM,MUSHROOMPACKAGING.COM

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Like driving a car, the most frustrating thing about riding a bike is breakdowns. Most of us know how to fix a flat or put a chain back on the gears when it pops off, but what about things such as replacing a brake cable? Check out this set of nine videos on TREEHUGGER.COM’s website that will take you through basic bike repair: TINYURL.COM/BASICBIKEREPAIR. Are you a more ambitious DIYer? There’s an app for that: BIKEREPAIRAPP.COM diagnoses 66 bike function problems and directs you to 48 step-by-step guides for repair (with more than 200 photos).

Public transit saves you money According to a report released last month from the House Democratic Livable Communities Task Force, families living in automobile-dependent neighborhoods spend quite a bit more on transportation than those who live in “mobility-option” neighborhoods. The average American family spends 19% of their income on transportation. Auto-dependent families spend 25%. “Mobility-option” folks, however, spend just 9%. Right-wingers can bitch and moan all they want about the high cost of developing public transit, but the numbers speak for themselves—public transit pays for itself. TINYURL.COM/TRANSITCOSTREPORT

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Ideas, profiles, products & news for all things animal BY CAROL KOLEMAN

•ANIMALIA: pron. Ah-nee-MALE-ya.

Animal Angel Friends of Animals Utah has been assisting shelters in northern Utah in rescuing and finding new homes for dogs and cats for over 20 years. Through shelter rescues, FOAU has achieved the goal of ending euthanasia of healthy, adoptable dogs and cats in the Summit County area. 2010 marked a significant year for adoptions with FOAU placing 1,000 animals. After beginning with just a few animal lovers in 1990, today FOA is a full-fledged animal rescue and rehabilitation organization with an adoption center called Furburbia in Park City. Also new is the state-of-the-art, solar-powered Rescue and Rehab Ranch which can accommodate up to 85 dogs and 60 cats, as well as providing an education and outreach center with summer camp and youth ambassador programs, a large disaster relief area, and soon a spay and neuter clinic. As if that weren’t enough, Friends of Animals partners with Peace House–a women’s shelter–and Pets for Vets, which unites returning military veterans with healing companionship. Friends of Animals can always use volunteers and donations to help run their facility. Currently, they are raising funds to accommodate horses and complete their spay and neuter clinic.

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READ: This is an old favorite of mine: Watership Down by Richard Adams. An anthropomorphized rabbit’s-eye view of life in a warren.

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animal dumb because it is —Mark Twain

WATCH: “Kitten and Scary Thing”—this one will keep you laughing! TINYURL.COM/KITTENANDSCARYTHING

LISTEN: This CD makes you feel like you are taking a stroll deep in the woods. “Morning Songbirds” by Echoes of Nature.

Animal news and events: 3rd Annual 5K/10K Run/Walk for Ching Farm Rescue and Sanctuary. Saturday, July 9, 8 a.m. Memory Grove, 370 North Canyon Road.

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Dodger! Just look at this winsome face! Dodger is a charming and independent seven-year-old dachshund who enjoys being around people. He doesn’t prefer to be held but will roll over so you can rub his belly. Dodger arrived at the center with his buddy Raider. Both are available for individual adoption or they would make a fun dachshund pair.

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Three part Reconnective Healing: Introduction (free) Learn to help animals live happier and healthier lives. July 15, 7 p.m. Hilton SLC Airport. Workshop. July 20, 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Field Trip to Ching Farm sanctuary. TINYURL.COM/RECONNECTIVE.

2011 Bark in the Park Dog Festival and 5-K9 Fun Run July 16, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Willow Creek Park, Park City. FRIENDSOFANIMALS.EJOINME.ORG/MYEVENTS

Did you know? Some studies show that as many as five million pets are euthanized in the United States each year because of unwanted litters. This does not take into account the animals that are abandoned and die alone, victims of disease, starvation, or hit by cars. To give you an idea of what not altering your pet can do, one female cat and her offspring can produce 420,000 cats in just seven years. One female dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 dogs in six years. Nationwide, an estimated 65 million cats roam the country without homes. The key to ending euthanasia of millions of unwanted pets is to spay and neuter. To find a low-cost spay/neuter program near you, contact facilities such as Utah Humane Society (801-261-2919) or No More Homeless Pets (801-432-2124).

This is Spice! Spice is a 10-yearold longhaired beauty who absolutely adores adults. She isn’t pushy but very much wants you to hold her or simply be near her. Spice needs regular brushing so it’s a good thing she loves it. She most likely prefers to be the only cat in the family. Our pets this month are brought to you by Utah Animal Adoption Center (UAAC)l. This rescues and places an average of 1,000 dogs, cats and horses each year. UAAC partners with shelters by rescuing pets from their euthanasia lists and fostering them until they are adopted. Visit their many beautiful animals online. UTAHANIMALADOPTIONCENTER.ORG

People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it’s safer to harass rich women than motorcycle gangs.

—Dave Barry

Bring your minors to see our miners Kennecott Utah Copper’s Bingham Canyon Mine is one of Utah’s most popular attractions. You can see the mine in full operation as it produces 150,000 tons of copper ore per day — nearly a quarter of the U.S. refined copper

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supply. It’s simply amazing. The Bingham Canyon Mine Visitors Center also contains interactive displays and exhibits to interest the whole family. To find your way here, view or print a map from our website at kennecott.com.

Admission fees: • $5 for cars • $25 for mini-tour buses • $50 for tour buses Admission fees are donated to local charities

Open seven days a week: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Entry gate closes at 7 p.m. April through October, weather permitting. 8400 West 12300 South (Hwy. 111)

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Film/Filmmaking

Film screening: Discover the Gift

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came across this project at the Sundance Film Festival last January. For me, Discover the Gift is the film (and book) I’ve been waiting for someone to create. It picks up where The Secret left off. It’s a “how to”, sort of, but way more than simply how to get what you want. The film begins with the story of Demian Lichtenstein and his sister, Shajen Joy Aziz, estranged siblings who while successful in their lives—he living large and fast as a film and music video director, she as an educator—had an empty space that nothing could fill, a longing for the one thing that was been missing in their lives, a sense of family, belonging and solidarity. By simply discovering and sharing their unique gifts, the dam of opportunity broke, reuniting them and giving them a new sense of purpose. Their story is inner-woven with interviews from some of the most

insightful, brilliant, forward-thinking beings today—His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Marianne Williamson, Jack Canfield, Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith, Barbara De Angeles, His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Mary Manin Morrissey, David “Avocado” Wolfe, Joe Vitale and Mark Victor Hansen, to name a few. The film itself is visually stunning, beautifully produced and framed by a majestic soundtrack, but, really, so what?

The Frugal Filmmaker’s guide to storytelling

Here’s what. There are nearly seven billion people on this planet (6,921,974,245 as of June 2011 according to the U.S. Census Bureau), each with their own unique gift to give. “Your gift is also completely and exclusively specific to you.” No one else can deliver your gift, just as you cannot deliver another’s gift. And, “you don’t have to search for it outside yourself;” it has been with you all along, waiting to be unveiled and delivered, by you. How do you know what your gift is or if you’re delivering your gift? Simply by the way you feel. When what you do feels light and joyful, you can know that you are delivering your unique gift. Am I enough, will it work, will I succeed, can I pay all my bills, how will it all happen? However, if—when—I quiet that loud, distracting, “what if” voice, I get to notice when and where I feel the best— the most happy, fulfilled, confident, successful, joy-full. This is always when I recognize that I am in fact delivering one of my unique gifts. Regardless of the form, the thing that stays constant is how it feels— fun, exciting, easy. Your gift is why you are here. Screening followed by Q&A and book signing with Demian Lichtenstein and Shajen Joy Aziz. —Lori Mertz The Gift screening, July 27, 6p. Main Library Auditorium, 210 E 400 S. SLCPL.ORG, DISCOVERTHEGIFT.COM.

The first step to writing a screenplay is developing a cinematic idea. Join the Community Writing Center and guest facilitator Scott Eggleston from The Frugal Filmmaker to explore the world of visual storytelling and three-act structure. You’ll learn how to develop movie heroes, and how to write the all-important Hollywood logline. All levels welcome. Screenwriting workshop, July 12 and 19, 6-8p. $30, registration required. SLCC Community Writing Center, 210 E 400 S, 801-957-2192. SLCC.EDU/CWC

Science Movie Night: Locavore The word locavore was the word of the year for 2007 in the Oxford American Dictionary and refers to people who are interested in eating locally produced and sustainably grown food. This film promises to show you just how easy, tasty and fun eating locally can be. Join an after-show conversation with staff from Slow Food Utah. Locavore, July 13, 6:30p. Main Library, 210 E 400 S. Free. SLCPL.ORG, UMNH.UTAH.EDU

Free movies at the parks Salt Lake City shows free movies at a different park for three Fridays in July. The movies are family-friendly, but fun for all ages. They are shown on a large inflatable screen and popcorn is free while it lasts. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a neighborhood party under the stars. Community booths will open at 8 p.m. and the movies will begin around 9 p.m. (just after dusk). July 1, Iron Man, PG-13, Riverside Park, 739 N 1400 W; July 8, Jurassic Park, PG-13, Fairmont Park, 2361 S 900 E; July 15, Big, PG, Wasatch Hollow, 1700 S 1650 E.

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perspective says about the nature of species, and how this informs us about what it means to be human. Biohumanities Public Forums Lecture Series, July 7, 7p. Main Library auditorium, 210 E 400 S. Free. SLCPL.ORG, UMNH.UTAH.EDU

Evolution, gender and sexuality Evolver Film Series: reprise of 2012—Time for Change Salt Lake Evolver, the Young Architects and CATALYST Magazine will present Emmy Award nominee João Amorim’s 2012: Time for Change, a film following journalist Daniel Pinchbeck (author of 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl and Breaking Open the Head) on his quest for a new paradigm that iterates the archaic wisdom of tribal cultures with the scientific method. In addition to Pinchbeck, the film features Sting, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Terence McKenna, Paul Stamets, David Lynch and others. Screening is part of the Fallen Fruit exhibit at the Salt Lake Art Center 2012: Time for Change, July 15, 7:30p. Free. Salt Lake Art Center, 20 S West Temple. EVOLVER.NET/GROUP/EVOLVER_SALT_LAKE, 2012TIMEFORCHANGE.COM.

Notions of gender and sexuality are intimately connected to judgments of normalcy and abnormalcy. These judgments have both a biological and a moral component to them: What is biologically normal, it is commonly thought, points to what is morally normal. But what is biological normalcy as it relates to gender and sexuality? Professors Lisa Diamond, John Dupré and Elisabeth Lloyd will review surprising scientific and philosophical work which challenges traditional notions of biological normalcy and rethinks intimate notions of gender and sexuality in a broader evolutionary history. Biohumanities Public Forums Lecture Series, July 14, 7p. Main Library auditorium, 210 E 400 S. Free. SLCPL.ORG, UMNH.UTAH.EDU

Music Pink Martini Pink Martini is a 12-member “little orchestra” founded in 1994. It’s known for its jazzy/ lounge music. incorporating Latin, pop, and classical sounds. Their unique

The Music Never Stopped Twenty years after their teenage son Gabriel ran away from home, Henry and Helen find him in the hospital with a benign brain tumor and a damaged memory. With the help of a music therapist and Gabriel’s favorite music (The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan and Buffalo Springfield), Henry and his son work through painful memories and a family begins to heal. This documentary is from the Sundance Institute. The Music Never Stopped, July 20, 9p, Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre, 300 Wakara Way. July 21, 9p, City Park, 1354 Park Avenue, Park City, UT. Free. SUNDANCE.ORG/UTAH

Talks/Lectures Birds, dinosaurs and (the lack of) human nature Paleontologists have successfully made the case that birds are dinosaurs—a result of both numerous new fossil discoveries and ideas about the nature of species and classifying life. New Mexico Highlands University paleontologist Randall Irmis and philosopher Matt Haber will explore paleontology and new theories about the “tree of life.” Learn how discoveries in Utah shed light on these theories, what an evolutionary

sound and constant evolutionary techniques as a band make them hard to classify. They’re also a favorite of Greta’s! Pink Martini, July 6, 6:30-7:30p. Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. $32. REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG/PINKMARTINI

Sam Bush Band After being in construction for over a year, the Gallivan Center is back! Check out Grammy Award winner and “Kings of Telluride” Sam Bush Band along with local bluegrass favorite “Ridin’ the Fault Line.” Sam Bush Band, July 8, 7p. Gallivan Center, 239 Main Street. Free. SLCGOV.COM/PUBLICSERVICES/GALLIVAN

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Folk and Bluegrass Festival

Waterwise plants for summer workshop

Head back to Gallivan later this month for some foot-stompin’, toe-tappin’ and harmonizin’ good times: The Folk & Bluegrass Festival features local, regional and national folk and bluegrass artists, with music influenced by everything from old-school western to rock. Also plenty of food and beverage and a merchant marketplace, along with the Kids Zone.

Find out which plants are at their peak during the summer. This is a tour, so bring your walking shoes and sun protection.

Folk and Bluegrass Festival, July 23, 7-10p. Free. Gallivan Center, 239 S Main St. SLCGOV.COM/PUBLICSERVICES/GALLIVAN

The urban homestead Solar cooking Are you the kind of person who stops cooking in the summertime because your

Waterwise plants workshop, July 9, 10a. Free. Conservation Garden Park, 8215 S 1300 W. CONSERVATIONGARDENPARK.ORG

Canning and preserving Learn the basics of canning what you have in the garden so you can eat it all winter. The discussion will cover proper food preparation, canning times for ingredient type and altitude, processing and checking and storage. There will be demonstrations of marinara sauce, salsa, preserving fruits using a water bath and preserving veggies using a pressure canner. Canning and food preservation class, July 30, 10a1p. Viking Cooking School, 2233 S 300 E. $20, reg. required. WASATCHGARDENS.ORG/EVENTS

Out and About Rumi poetry club meetings

kitchen is too warm? Or are you tired of cranking up your air-conditioner because your oven has made your house hotter than the summer weather outside? This is the workshop for you. Join Wasatch Community Gardens and urban homesteaders Jonathon Krausert and Julie Nelsen to learn about the joys of solar cooking. Solar cooking class, July 16, 11a-1p. Fairpark Garden, 1037 W 300 N. $10, reg. required. WASATCHGARDENS.ORG/EVENTS

Founded in 2007 by Rasoul Sorkhabi, the Rumi Poetry Club celebrates spiritual poetry by Rumi and others. Rumi was a Persian mystic and spiritual poet whose work displays deep appreciation for life, love and enlightenment. His all-inclusive spiritual vision attracts those striving for inspiration, wisdom, and inner peace. The club meets monthly, usually on the first Tuesday of each month, to discuss and read spiritual poetry. Come July 5th or August 2nd to discover the beauty and enlightenment of Rumi. Rumi poetry club meetings, July 5 and Aug. 2, 78:30p. Free. Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S 2100 E. RUMIPOETRYCLUB.COM

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Save Our Canyons trail day Check out the Draper City trail system and help city volunteers continue to keep these great trails safe and accessible for all user groups. Whether you prefer to hike, bike, run, take in the view or ride your horse, this is a fun way to help preserve our urban trails. Wear long pants, sturdy boots, sunscreen and a hat and bring water, lunch and a trail snack. Tools, gloves and other safety gear will be provided. Trail Day, July 9, 8a-3p. Meet at the Ballard Equestrian Park, 1600 E Highland Drive (13675 S). SAVEOURCANYONS.ORG

Meet the Pagans community meeting Looking for a place to ask questions about Paganism, witches, wiccans, druids? Not sure how it all works and wonder which of the many Salt Lake Witches Meetup offerings you should attend? Check out this low-key introduction to Salt Lake’s Pagan underground, a one-hour coffee meeting with one or two of the group’s organizers who come from varied Pagan backgrounds and will give you an introduction on how to plug in to the Salt Lake community. Also learn some basics of ritual etiquette for new ritual goers and some suggestions for good events for new seekers. Pagan community meeting, July 13, 7-8p. Crone’s Hollow, 2470 S Main St. CRONESHOLLOW.COM

Llama Festival In their native Peru, Chile, and Bolivia, llamas carry heavy loads over terrain that is impassable to motorized vehicles. They are the trucks of the Andes. In the United States, where life is much easier, they have become popular for carrying camping gear on weekend hikes and day trips. Many have found a niche as sheep guards on the open range. Still others, like an RV purchased with good

intentions but somehow never used, spend their lives simply munching grass and looking gorgeous and exotic to passers by. The Llama Fest was originally conceived as an opportunity to highlight llamas and their owners in the most public way possible: in the overall cultural context of food, music, spinning and weaving demonstrations, music, dance and competitions between the llamas and their handlers. Food booths will offer such south-of-the-border favorites as chili, nachos, empanadas, braised vegetables with fried curd, bread pudding, spicy wraps and lemon mango fruit drinks. A good selection of Andean craft items like jewelry, rugs, shawls, carvings and clothing will be available. Llama Festival, July 16, 6-9p. 8628 S Main St, Spanish Fork, UT. $3/$1 kids. UTAHKRISHNAS.ORG

Pie and beer for the modern pioneer at Oasis Join Oasis Cafe on “Pie and Beer” day, July 24. It’s the perfect stop after the parade to celebrate Utah’s statehood! Apple pie ala mode and beer specials. Beer and Pie Day, July 24, 8a-3p. Oasis Café, 151 S 500 E. OASISCAFESLC.COM

Month of Momentum The Transformation Station holds their second annual “Month of Momentum” this month. The intention is show the community the high quality and wide variety of classes held at their Inspired Wellness Center. They believe in an approach that is holistic, affordable and prosperous for everyone involved. Learn 30 topics from 30 teachers in 30 days. Classes include topics such as essential oils, resonance repatterning, selfmassage, reiki, metabolism management, NLP, laughter yoga and more. Month of Momentum, July 7-August 8. Transformation Station, 970 E 3300 S. $5/class. TRANSFORMATIONSTATIONSLC.COM

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n May I went to hear the Utah Symphony play Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring� (one of my favorite musical pieces of all time), but they also played a piece I had not heard before, “Three Places in New England� by Charles Ives. Except for a vague awareness that he wrote some music for marching bands, I didn’t know much about Ives, but I’m getting to like his music more and more. He seems to have experienced music as something like air—a constant but mostly unnoticed presence that one simply breathes in, to feed the body, mind and spirit. He wrote this half-heard but omnipresent musical backdrop into his symphonic compositions. In Ives’ music, you might hear several out-of-step marches blaring out as a parade passes, a fragment of radio music drifting out an open window, or the faint sound of a string band that gets louder and more raucous as you imagine yourself walking towards a dance party. In Ives’ wonderful and chaotic “Fouth of July,� the whiz and pop of fireworks even becomes part of the score. It’s summertime, and everyone has their car windows

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rolled down with little bits of music thumping out, just as Charles Ives might have pictured the world if rap and norteĂąo had been invented in his day. People are out on their porches strumming guitars, waiting at bus stops squeezing concertinas, and playing fiddles at the farmer’s market. Where there is music, there are often people dancing, too. Follow the drumbeats at Liberty Park, and you’ll find hula hoop girls dancing at the drum circle. They look like they are having so much fun, it makes you want to give it a whirl yourself. If you don’t already have a hoop of your own, they would be happy to sell you one, and it’s worth learning a few tricks since dance hoops have enough weight and centrifugal force to make a convincingly lively dancer partner. It gives you something to dance with so you don’t have to dance alone. We are not actually celebrating the 24th of July this year because the Days of ‘47 holiday occurs on a Sunday, but on the surrounding days you can take your pick between Mormons or Indians—or both. On July 23, This is the Place Heritage Park

is hosting Brother Brigham’s Ball (an old-time dance party celebrating “the cultural imprint Brigham Young had on Utah as the governor and president of the LDS church�), or for a truly Ivesian experience head to Liberty Park on the 25th when the the terminus of the Days of ‘47 parade blends into the Native American Celebration in the Park. I wonder what Charles Ives might have done with the glorious cacophony of marching bands, pow-wow drums and fireworks? In fact, I think Ives put his finger on something essential about what makes outdoor concerts fun even if nobody ever seems to be paying any attention to the music. At the Twilight Concerts in Pioneer Park, try moving around in the musical soundscape, squeezing up close until you can’t keep from dancing or hanging toward the back of the crowd until just the faintest rhythmic bop in your body reminds you that you are at a concert at all. These days I feel a bit sorry for all the people I see with their ears plugged into an iPod, missing out on all the wonderful noise of summer. Even the chickens in my back yard are singing a song you could dance to (Bok bok bok bok bok BAWK! Bok bok bok bok bok BAWK!). Maybe you could ease into it by downloading a Charles Ives recording (I suggest “Fourth of July�). Then take off your earphones and find out what he meant by writing his music that way. u Amy Brunvand is a librarian at the University of Utah and a dance enthusiast.

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Protect your ride The lowdown on locks BY STEVEN CHAMBERS here are two kinds of bike thieves: professional and opportunistic. The professional bike thief steals bicycles for a living, and has tools that can get past virtually any locking system. The opportunistic thief is one who heists a bike on the spur of the moment. He probably didn’t think about stealing a bicycle until he walked past yours sitting unprotected on a deserted street.

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guaranteed someone would run to my bike’s aid, but the visibility was surely a deterrent. Third, and this should go without saying, lock your bike. Unfortunately, it does

If you can only lock one wheel, make it the rear. The best way to defeat both types of thieves is to ride a bike that no self-respecting criminal would want. The problem with this approach is that you, as self-respecting commuter, probably wouldn’t want to ride such a bicycle either, but the logic is sound. Commute on a less desirable bike, from the thief’s point of view, and you increase your chances of finding your trusty steed still parked where you left it. If you have a fancy road bike, save it for weekend rides where it’s never out of your sight. Second, park your bike where there is a lot of foot traffic. When I worked downtown, the building I worked in had bicycle parking areas in the parking garage. I never used them, because parking garages are dark and deserted most of the day—perfect places for thieves to work undisturbed on bike locks. Instead, I locked my bike to a city bike rack right in front of a floor-to-ceiling window of a bank branch office. People went in and out of the building all day and the bike was in full view of the bank’s personnel. Any thief working on my lock would be noticed. Not that this

have to be said. Most stolen bicycles were never locked in the first place. Almost any kind of lock will prevent an opportunistic theft. In fact, simply weaving the straps of your helmet through the spokes and around the frame could deter an opportunistic thief from hopping on and riding off.

How to lock Most common are U-locks, cable locks and chain locks. Whichever lock you choose, you must use it properly. Lock your bike to a solid object, be it a bike rack, parking meter, signpost or what have you. Make sure the object is truly solid and that a thief cannot simply lift the bike, lock and all, over the top of the object. Most people lock the frame and front wheel, the thinking being that the quick release levers on most bikes make a front wheel an easy target if not locked. The rear wheel, with the chain, is more difficult to remove quickly. However, front wheels are relatively inexpensive compared to rear wheels with their cogs. If

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you can only lock one wheel, make it the rear. The difficulty with locking the rear wheel is that many U-locks are too small to span from the wheel rim to the frame. You can solve this problem by locking your rear wheel inside the triangle of the frame. The lock only goes around the wheel rim, but because it is inside the rear triangle, the bike frame is as securely fastened as if the lock included the frame (see image).

Lock choices Cable locks are flimsy and can be cut in a matter of seconds. They aren’t much of a deterrent to a professional thief. Cables are popular because they are lightweight and easy to carry, and are better than no lock, but not the answer if you’re looking for a serious means of protection. U-locks consist of a steel or other metallic bar in the shape of a U that fits into a cross bar locking mechanism. Both the U bar and the cross bar are often covered with a plastic layer to protect the bike’s paint. U-locks used to use round keys, but about seven years ago it was discovered some models could be picked with the barrel of a Bic pen. Since then, flat keys have become the standard. One advantage U-locks have over either cable or chain locks is that many models have mounting brackets that attach to the bike frame. Cable and chain locks have to be carried in a backpack, panniers or wrapped around the bicyclist’s body like a belt or bandolier. Chain locks are chains of hardened steel, usually covered with plastic as well, with heavy duty padlocks. Because chains are flexible, they are often easier to use on a variety of racks than U-locks. Don’t let the fear of bike theft ruin your day. Follow these tips and odds are your bike will be waiting for you where you left it. u Steve Chambers is a Salt Lake City lawyer and freelance writer. He has been commuting by bicycle part time for over 10 years.

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Ballet West’s shoe-in 2011 winners In its 3rd annual art competition—a collaborative effort between Ballet West and local artists to bring more awareness to Utah’s arts community—16 artists submitted works to a jury of local art professionals in a range of mediums, including photography, ceramic, wood, metal and print inspired by the art of ballet (in particular the pointe shoe). Pieces are for sale to the public with proceeds going towards Ballet West’s education and outreach initiatives. The first-place winner is (left to right) our own Alice Toler (nee Bain), second-place winner is another of our own (my, we keep such talented company!) Sallie Dean Shatz and third-place is David Borba. Great job artists! Photos by Luke Isley.

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Red Butte Boxes at Cucina You’re heading up to Red Butte Gardens for another great concert. Cooking is not on your agenda, but eating is. You’d like fare that holds its own in the vibrant garden and gives you the energy to dance through the last set. Say Cucina. This Avenues deli makes delicious dishes to stay or go. This summer owner Dean Pierose began offering what he calls the Red Butte Boxes: Choose from Box #1 (half sandwich, salad, brownie, cheese and crackers, $12), Box #2 (curry chicken salad, pasta salad, Crumb Brothers bread, berries, cookies, $15), or Box #3 (shrimp, meat and cheese platter, prosciutto with asparagus and goat cheese, crostini and smoked salmon, strawberries in dark chocolate, $20). Call a day in advance, pick up on your way to the concert! Open daily. Hours: Mon-Fri, 7a-9p. Sat, 8a-9p. Sun, 8a-5p. 1026 2nd Avenue (between Q and R streets). 801-322-3055. WWW.CUCINADELI.COM

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If you’ve been to downtown’s Western Garden Center through the years, you’ve noticed how things change. The area farthest from the front door used to be the place to buy fish, frogs and turtles. Then an excellent selection of flower pots, fancy tools and seeds took over. Now, after many months in the planning, it’s safe to say you wouldn’t recognize the place. Called Ivy House, the reception area is sister to Atrium Weddings (inside the Sandy Western Gardens). The doors open this month for weddings, family gatherings and other social events. Previously part of Western Garden’s retail store, Ivy House is on 550 S 600 E. Call Michael to book

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Summer menu at Tin Angel Here’s my dream meal this summer at Tin Angel: sweet potato and truffle timbal tapa topped with wild mushrooms, bresaola carpaccio sliced paper thin and served with fresh arugula and shaved parmesan, smokey gnocchi in creamy vodka sauce with smoked proscuitto and fresh peas, pea shoot pesto crusted Wagyu sirloin with Dijon root vegetable medley, baby veggies and a golden tomato/fennel slaw, pear and caramel tart brulee, chardonnay poached pear nestled in cream on a caramel-glazed tart shell.

Visit the Traces herbal learning garden Traces has added organic medicinal plants to its vegetable and flower gardens and will be teaching how to incorporate them into daily living for health and well being, as well as providing herbal seeds now and clippings at harvest time. Through the summer, they offer classes and workshops for making infusions, decoctions, oils, salves, tinctures, poultices and compresses and first-aid kits. Instructor Wendy Parker says classes have been filling up and are well-received. See CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET (and this issue’s print calendar) for details. Herbal Learning Garden notebooks are also

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Red Butte Garden adds three new shows to summer concert line-up Jerry Jeff Walker with James Cotton Superharp (August 7), Brandi Carlile (August 21) and Thievery Corporation (September 1) are the newest additions to the Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series. WWW.REDBUTTEGARDEN.ORG/CONCERTS

Good-bye to Oasis Café Art Gallery June marked the last show art show at the Oasis Café. We are sad to see them go—they provided a great venue to many artists through the years and will be missed.

Kudos to Salt Lake City Friends of the Library Last month a division of the American Library Association (ALA) recognized the Friends of the Salt Lake City Library for their efforts on behalf of the library last year. The 50-year-old nonprofit supports the Salt Lake City Public Library System through advocacy, volunteering and fundraising. Friends of the Library promotes the Library’s mission, advances early literacy, and provides the community with opportunities to invest in the Library.

Sam Weller Books to move to Trolley Square in autumn Tony and Cat Weller finally announced the location of the renowned bookstore’s new 10,000 square foot home. It will include a coffee shop or eatery and space for author and other special events. We look forward to supporting our longtime friends at Weller books in their exciting new adventure—and will spend as much time as we can at the Main Street location between now and then.

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he dog days of summer are upon us. From July 3 until August 11, when the Dog Star, Sirius, is at its brightest, the northern hemisphere is at its hottest. Ancient Romans believed the Dog Star, the brightest star in the night sky, heated the earth during the dog days. The searing swelter was thought to bake brains, causing people to act a little crazy. In reality, July’s heat mostly just makes us dog-tired. Last July, this column celebrated the dog days with one of yoga’s best-known poses, Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog). This year, I’d like to greet the sun full on, with Down Dog’s partner pose, Urdva Mukha Svanasana, Upward Facing Dog. Because it’s a backbend, Up Dog is inherently a heating pose. However, we all possess one powerful tool that can cool down any backbend: intention. Approaching Urdva Mukha Svanasana with patience and ease, rather than with aggression and ambition, not only keeps us cool and relaxed, but allows us to take full advantage of the pose’s energy-generating power. Upward Facing Dog can be challenging for the low back. Unless you actively lift your legs up toward the sky in the pose, their weight can drag on your back, causing tension. Even when you activate the legs to the best of your ability, you may still experience discomfort in Up Dog. One of my favorite yoga mentors, Judith Hanson Lasater, modifies the typically Western adage “No pain, no gain,” to align with traditional yogic intention, saying instead: “No

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pain, no pain.” Yoga is never about pushing yourself to the point of injury. If Up Dog is not feeling good, there are alternatives. Remember that every dog has its day, but it doesn’t have to be today. Even though my lower back is quite flexible, I always warm up with less challenging backbends such as Sphinx (WWW.YOGAJOURNAL.COM/POSES/2464) or Cobra (WWW.YOGAJOURNAL.COM/POSES/471). These poses are fine alternatives to Upward Facing Dog, and provide the same benefits—increased energy, clarity of mind, decreased congestion and increased back strength. I also like to practice a few twists and side bends to warm up my middle back before moving into Up Dog. After you’ve warmed up, lie face down on a nonskid mat. You may want to place a folded blanket under your hipbones for padding. Relax your front body completely into your mat, feeling your abdomen pressing gently into the floor as you inhale. Relax your breath and soften your body around breath movement. Place your hands under your chest, spreading your palms. Make sure your legs are about hips-width apart and that your feet are pointing straight back. Now press your pubic bones into the floor until you feel your chest beginning to lift. Then press the floor with your hands to help your chest lift a bit more, straightening the angle of your elbows to whatever point still allows for low back comfort. Ground and stretch your legs back behind you.

Take a few breaths in Cobra. Now support your lumbar by engaging your soft core—your internal organs—in order to give frontal support to your spine. To do this, draw your guts—not just your abdominal muscles, but also the contents of your abdomen—back toward your spine. If your back is comfortable, turn your toes under and lift your hips and legs off the floor, supporting yourself on your palms and toes. Lift the bones of your legs up toward the sky. Your arms should be vertical. Press your palms into the ground. Roll the fronts of your shoulders back, let your heart gently lift; look straight forward. Avoid tilting your head back. If your back still feels comfortable, you can move onto the tops of your feet (as in the photo). Take five to 10 breaths, allowing your body to unwind as you breathe. Then move into a Downward Facing Dog to lengthen the spine in the opposite direction. Stay here for a few breaths and gently lower your knees to the floor. Then rest in Child’s Pose (see June 2011 Catalyst). Urdva Mukha Svanasana expands your heart and invigorates your mind, the perfect pick-me-up during the dog days. But take care not to deplete your energy through over-effort. Take it slow. Do only what your body is ready for. Patience will reward you with a healthy, relaxed spine and a simultaneously calm and energized mind. u Charlotte Bell is a yoga teacher, author and musician who lives in Salt Lake City. Visit her at WWW.CHARLOTTEBELLYOGA.COM.

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ABODE cohousing, furniture, feng shui, pets, home repair (SEE ALSO: Resale/Consignment) Designer Makeover on a Budget! 10/11 801-994-6953 Does your decorating make you so happy you just feel like dancing? No? Do you sometimes wish a fairy godmother would come and ‘pouf’! give you a designer makeover? Wish no more—affordable, instant interior gratification is on the way. Just call Sara. WWW.LIVINGSPACESREDESIGN.COM, SARA@LIVINGSPACESREDESIGN.COM Digs 09/11 Do you want to dig your digs? Digs offers innovative yet practical and affordable solutions to your design dilemmas. Residential and commercial. Consultations available. 801-359-(DIGS) or JULIE@DIGYOURDIGS.COM. Don't send that concrete to the landfill! Concrete Raising Company—We raise settled concrete to it's original level; driveways, patios, basement stairs and porch steps, sidewalks, curbs, garage & warehouse floors, even stamped and colored concrete - all for a fraction of replacement costs. Call for free estimates @ 801-487-2473. 11/11 E. Cook Design Build Services 12/11 801-879-3293, ERIC@ECOOKDBS.COM. Offering a holistic approach to conceptualization, design, and construction. Integrating lifestyle, budget, and environmental sensibility. Experienced in low-impact residential and commercial design; remote, off-grid, grid-tied, and urban construction; cabinetry and furniture; and green, found, and salvaged materials. Intent upon communication, thorough process, and client satisfaction.

Happy Paws Pet Sitting Plus 10/11 801-205-4491. Libbie Neale. Pet sitting in your home for your pets’ comfort and peace of mind. Providing vital home care services while you are away. Bonded and insured. Member, Pet Sitters International. Call for rates. WWW.HAPPYPAWSPETSITTINGPLUS.COM Interior design in two hours 12/11 Help with selection of paint colors and other finishes, furniture placement or remix of existing pieces and accessories. A two-hour consult is just $125. Full interior design services also available. Over 30 years experience with small and large commercial and residential projects. Rosine Oliver, IIDA. RHOdesigns, llc. 801-971-2136, RHODESIGNSLLC@GMAIL.COM. Residential Design FB Ann Larson 801-322-5122. Underfoot Floors 6/12 801-467-6636. 1900 S. 300 W., SLC We offer innovative & earth friendly floors including bamboo, cork, marmoleum, hardwoods, natural fiber carpets as well as sand and finishing hardwood. Free in home estimates. Please visit our showroom. WWW.UNDERFOOTFLOORS.NET, UNDERFOOTFLOORS@AOL.COM. Vivid Desert Design 8/11 801-656-8763. Would you like a creative & beautiful landscape that makes sense for Utah's climate? Custom designs suited to your needs/interests and outdoor space. Masters degree in Landscape Architecture. Affordable. WWW.VIVIDDESERTDESIGN.COM

Wasatch Commons Cohousing 3/12 Vicky 801-908-0388. 1411 S. Utah St. (1605 W.) An environmentally sensitive community promoting neighborliness, consensus & diversity. Balancing privacy needs with community living. Homes now available for rent or sale. Roommates wanted. Tours 4th Wed at 5p and 2nd Sat. at 1p.m. WWW.COHOUSING.ORG, WWW.ECON.UTAH.EDU/COHO

ARTS, MUSIC & LANGUAGES instruction, lessons, galleries, for hire Alliance Francaise of Salt Lake City 7/11 801-501-7514. P.O. Box 26203, SLC UT 84126 International cultural organization conducts French language classes. Beginners through advanced levels taught by experienced native teachers. Three semesters, 10 sessions each. Also offers Children's classes, Beginner and Intermediate levels. Monthly social gatherings. In addition, we sponsor French related concerts and lectures. WWW.AFSLC.ORG Idlewild 10/11 801-268-4789, WWW.IDLEWILDRECORDINGS.COM. David and Carol Sharp. Duo up to six-piece ensemble. Celtic, European, World and Old Time American music. A variety of instruments. Storytelling and dance caller. CDs and downloads, traditional and original. IDLEWILD@IDLEWILDRECORDINGS.COM

Bodywork. Feldenkrais®, Structural Integration and massage. Offering a unique blend of the 10 sessions with Awareness Through Movement® lessons. Discover the potential for learning and improvement at any age, as you come to inhabit your body with ease, vitality and integrity. WWW.BODYHAPPY.COM MJ Jones LMT 03/12 801-898-0299, 5258 S Pinemont Dr #B-135 Murray Utah. MJJONESLMT@GMAIL.COM. Offering a unique blend of Swedish, deep tissue, stretching, breathwork, energy work. Great for pain and stress relief. I am continually exploring new modalities to fulfill my highest healing potential. It's an honor to share my experience with you. Jennifer Golembeski, LMT. 801-577-8226. Deep tissue therapeutic massage, Reflexology, and Lymphatic Drainage (aids in relief for clients with fibromyalgia and promotes healing from certain surgeries). Make some time for "you"! Leave feeling centered and rejuvenated. Flexible hours. Call today and receive a discount on your first session. 10/11

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BOOKS, GIFTS BODYWORK massage, structural integration (SEE ALSO: Energy Work & Healing) Carl Rabke LMT, GCFP FOG 801-671-4533. Somatic Education and

bookshops, record stores and gift boutiques Cosmic Spiral 10/11 920 E 900 S, SLC. 801-509-1043 Mystical, musical and metaphysical gifts and resources for every persuasion—in an atmosphere that soothes your spirit. Psychic, Tarot and astrology

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through dialogue & gentle-touch energy work. Adults: Deep relaxation, stress reduction & spiritual renewal, chronic pain & illness, head & spinal injuries, anxiety, PTSD, relationship skills, life strategies. Infants and children: colic, feeding & sleep issues, bonding, birth trauma. Birth preparation & prenatal CST.

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Alexander Technique, Cathy Pollock, M.AmSAT 9/11 801-230-7661. Certified Alexander Technique teacher with 17 years experience. Beyond good posture and body mechanics! Develop awareness. Let go of habitual tensions. Calm your nervous system. Embody dynamic ways of moving and performing. Learn to be easily upright and open. Breathe better, feel better, look better. Gain confidence and poise. WWW.ALEXANDERTECHNIQUEUTAH.COM

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ENERGY WORK & HEALING energy balancing, Reiki (SEE ALSO: Bodywork) Lilli DeCair 8/11 801-577-6119, WWW.GOTGYPSY.COM. Stressed, sad, overwhelmed? Lilli has great news for you! Inspirational mystic, European professional psychic, tarot, channeling, sensing, Reiki school master/teacher,health educator, shamanic medicine wheels, mind body bridging stress/anger mgmt, minister, weddings, fundraisers, entertainment, speaker, spiritual mentoring. Heart and Soul Animal Reiki 3/12 Certified Reiki III practitioners and Animal Reiki teachers Rick and Nancy Bowen, 801-278-1270 Reiki helps strengthen an animal’s natural healing; aid in pain management; promote relaxation for animals with emotional issues; ease an animal’s journey into a new environment; comfort a dying pet and its owner as your pet makes its transition.

Sherrie's Sacred Space 6/11 Home, workplace & personal cleansing. Feeling overwhelmed, low energy, anxious, in pain? I can help you. This non-contact work results in an integral and simultaneous shift. Distance & in-person appointments. You will feel better! Call for special July offer & workshops 801-2056460, SHERRIE@SHERRIESACREDSPACE.COM Sheryl Seliger, LCSW, 6/12 Counseling & Craniosacral Therapy 801-556-8760. 1104 E. Ashton Ave. (2310 S.) Email: SELIGERS@GMAIL.COM Powerful healing

Cameron Wellness Center 9/11 801-486-4226. Dr Todd Cameron, Naturopathic Physician. 1945 S. 1100 E. #202. Remember when doctors cared? Once, a doctor cared. He had that little black bag, a big heart, an encouraging smile. Once, a doctor actually taught about prevention. Remember “an apple a day”? Dr. Cameron is a family practitioner. He takes care of you. He cares. WWW.DRTODDCAMERON.COM Eastside Natural Health Clinic 9/11 Uli Knorr, ND 801.474.3684; 2188 S. Highland Drive #207. Dr. Knorr uses a multi-dimensional approach to healing. He can help optimize your health to live more vibrantly and support your natural healing ability. He focuses on hormonal balancing, including thyroid, adrenal, women’s hormones, blood sugar regulation; gastrointestinal disorders and allergies. Detoxification, food allergy testing and comprehensive hormonal testing available. EASTSIDENATURALHEALTH.COM Rebecca Diehl, Certified Colon Hydrotherapist & Holistic Health Practitioner 801-518-5073, 1104 E Ashton Ave. Ste. 108, REBECCA@FOURELEMENTSWELLNESS.COM. Balancing the body, mind, spirit and nature through multiple healing modalities. Optimize your health with colonics, detoxification, nutritional guidance, energetic healing, and inspiriation. I use state of the art colonic equipment and ancient healing methods… my approach is holistic, sensitive, loving, supportive, and professional. 12/11

Todd Mangum, MD, Web of Life Wellness Center FB 801-531-8340. 989 E. 900 S., Ste. A1. Dr. Mangum is a family practice physician who uses acupuncture, massage, herbs & nutrition to treat a wide range of conditions including

chronic fatigue, HIV infection, allergies, digestive disturbances and fibromyalgia. He also designs programs to maintain health & wellness. WWW.WEBOFLIFEWC.COM Planned Parenthood of Utah 6/12 1-800-230-PLAN, 801-532-1586, or PPAU.ORG. Planned Parenthood provides affordable and confidential healthcare for men, women and teens. Services include birth control, emergency contraception (EC/PlanB/morning after pill), testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infection including HIV, vaccines including the HPV vaccine, pregnancy testing and referrals, condoms, education programs and more. Precision Physical Therapy 9/11 801-557-6733. Jane Glaser-Gormally, MS, PT. 4568 S. Highland Dr., Ste. 140. Licensed PT specializing in holistic integrated manual therapy (IMT). Safe, gentle, effective techniques for pain and tissue dysfunction. This unique form of therapy works to identify sources of pain and assists the body with self-corrective mechanisms to alleviate pain and restore mobility and function. UofU provider. Now expanding services into Park City and Heber. SLC Qi Community Acupuncture 6/12 R. Dean Woolstenhulme, L.Ac 177 E 900 S Ste 101D, 801-521-3337. Acupuncture you can afford. Quality acupuncture on low sliding scale rates ($15-$40) makes health care affordable and effective. Relax in comfy reclining chairs in a healing community setting. Acupuncture is good for allergies, back pain and more. Downtown SLC. WWW.SLCQI.COM Wasatch Vision Clinic FB 801-328-2020. 849 E. 400 S. in Salt Lake across from the 9th East TRAX stop. Comprehensive eye care, eye disease, LASIK, contacts and glasses since 1984. We accept most insurance. WASATCHVISION.COM Dr. Michael Cerami, Chiropractor. 801-4861818. 1550 E. 3300 S. WWW.DRCERAMI.COM FB

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Spaces Available 8/11 801-596-0147 Ext. 41, 5801 S Fashion Blvd, Ste. 250, Murray, UT. Center for Transpersonal Therapy. TWO large plush spaces. Bright & comfortable atmosphere, available for workshops, classes, or ongoing groups. Pillows, yoga chairs, & regular chairs provided, kitchenette area. Available for hourly, full day or weekend use. Two rooms available. Volunteer Opportunity 6/12 801-474-0535. Adopt-A-Native-Elder is seeking office/warehouse volunteers in Salt Lake City every Tuesday and Friday 10:00 am - noon. Come and join a wonderful group of people for a

INTUITIVE JOURNEYS Tarot, Channeling, Numerology & More fascinating and gratifying experience. We also need volunteers with trucks and SUVs, donating their expenses, to transport supplies for Spring and Fall Food Runs, Navajo reservation community events in southeast UT and northeast AZ. Contact Joyce or MAIL@ANELDER.ORG, WWW.ANELDER.ORG

Tue July 19 Psychic Fair at Golden Braid

Sun July 10 Psychic Fair at A Gift of Touch

6-9pm, 51 S 500 E, SLC • $25 for 20 min. Call 801-322-1162 to make your appointment in advance, walk-ins may be available. This event is held the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

1-4pm, 2766 E 3300 S • $25 for 20 min. Call 801-322-1162 to make your appointment in advance. This event is held the 2nd Sunday of each month. www.IntuitiveJourneys.ning.com

Sun July 17—Psychic Fair at Dancing Cranes 12-5pm, 675 E Simpson Ave (2240 S) $25 for 20 min. Call for appointments 801-486-1129. Walk-ins may be available. This event is held the 3rd Sunday of each month.

MOVEMENT & SPORT dance, fitness, martial arts, Pilates, yoga Avenues Yoga 1/12 68 K Street, SLC. 801-410-4639. Avenues Yoga is a friendly, down-to-earth place where all are welcome. We offer classes for all body-types and ability levels, from Kids classes to Deep Relaxation and Restore, to Flow classes, Power, Pilates and now Yogalates! Free Intro to Yoga every Saturday at 11:30. Introductory Special: $39 one month unlimited. WWW.AVENUESYOGA.COM Bikram Yoga—Sandy 801-501-YOGA (9642). 9343 South 1300 East. Local Introductory Offer-$29 for 30 days unlimited yoga (Utah residents only). Our South Valley sanctuary, nestled below Little and Big Cottonwood canyons, provides a warm and inviting environment to discover and/or deepen your yoga practice. All levels are encouraged, no reservations necessary. All teachers are certified. 33 classes offered, 7 days a week. Community Class: 1st Saturday of each month 10am class is free to new students. WWW.BIKRAMYOGASANDY.COM 12/11

Centered City Yoga 9/11 801-521-YOGA (9642). 918 E. 900 S. and 625 S. State St. Centered City Yoga is often likened to that famous TV “hangout” where everybody knows your name, sans Norm (and the beer, of course.) We offer more than 60 classes a week to keep Salt Lake City CENTERED and SANE. WWW.CENTEREDCITYYOGA.COM Ecstatic Dance SLC 12/11 2531 S 400 E. Dance the way your body wants to, without choreography or judgment! Discover the innate body wisdom you possess. Ecstatic Dance is an authentic, spontaneous, expressive, meditative movement practice. First & third Saturdays, 10a-12p, $10, Columbus Community Center. WWW.ECSTATICDANCESLC.BLOGSPOT.COM Mindful Yoga FB 801-355-2617. Charlotte Bell, E-RYT-500 & Iyengar certified. Cultivate strength, vitality, serenity, wisdom and grace. Combining clear, well-informed instruction with ample quiet time, these classes encourage each student to discover his/her own yoga. Classes include meditation, pranayama (breath awareness) and yoga nidra (yogic sleep) as well as physical practice of asana. Public & private classes, workshops in a supportive, non-competitive environment since 1986. WWW.CHARLOTTEBELLYOGA.COM Erin Geesaman Rabke Somatic Educator. 801-898-0478. WWW.BODYHAPPY.COM FB

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WORKSHOPS Fri July 15, 6:30-9:00pm, Intermediate/Advanced Yoga Workshop With Cassie Lopez at Infusion Yoga and Pilates Studio in Bountiful Utah 1025 South 500 West, Bountiful, Call to register 801-294-5999. Come expand your practice in this 2 1/2 hour yoga workshop. Build strength and learn advanced asanas in this vinyasa flow style setting. Wed July 20, Q&A with Krysta Brinkley at Golden Braid 6:30pm. Krysta will answers your questions using tarot, astrology, numerology, intuition. $15 For new classes with Krysta Brinkley see the website and blog. Palmistry, Numerology, Tarot and Astrology offered

http://intuitivejourneys.ning.com and http://krysta.us or call 801-706-0213. Cassie Lopez is available for private consultations daily. Visit www.cassielopez.com, email at cassie@cassielopez.com, or call 801-643-8063 to schedule your appointment or for more information. Cassie specilizes in tarot, numerology, palmistry, and channeling. Private healings, readings, energy clearings, space clearings, full moon ceremonies: Call Nick Stark 801-721-2779 or email NICHOLASSTARK@COMCAST.NET. Over 20 years of hands on experience

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Red Lotus School of Movement 8/11 740 S 300 W, SLC, UT, 84101. 801-355-6375. Established in 1994 by Sifu Jerry Gardner and Jean LaSarre Gardner. Traditional-style training in the classical martial arts of T’ai Chi, Wing Chun Kung-Fu, and T’ai Chi Chih (qi gong exercises). Children’s classes in Wing Chun KungFu. Located downstairs from Urgyen Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Temple. WWW.REDLOTUSSCHOOL.COM, REDLOTUS@REDLOTUS.CNC.NET THE SHOP Yoga Studio 10/11 435-649-9339. Featuring Anusara Yoga. Inspired fun and opening in one of the most amazing studios in the country. Classes, Privates, and Therapeutics with certified and inspired Anusara instructors. Drop-ins welcome. 1167 Woodside Ave., P.O Box 681237, Park City, UT 84068. WWW.PARKCITYYOGA.COM Streamline Pilates. 801-474-1156. 1948 S. 1100 E. WWW.STREAMLINEBODYPILATES.COM FB

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PSYCHIC ARTS & INTUITIVE SCIENCES astrology, mediums, past life integration, psychics Lilli DeCair 8/11 801-577-6119, WWW.GOTGYPSY.COM. Stressed, sad, overwhelmed? Lilli has great news for you! Inspirational mystic, European professional psychic, tarot, channeling, sensing, Reiki school master/teacher,health educator, shamanic medicine wheels, mind body bridging stress/anger mgmt, minister, weddings, fundraisers, entertainment, speaker, spiritual mentoring. Intuitive Therapy Suzanne Wagner, 707-354-1019.

PSYCHOTHERAPY COUNSELING & PERSONAL GROWTH coaching, consulting, hypnosis, integrated awareness, psychology / therapy /counseling, shamanic, sound healing Alcoholics Anonymous 6/12 For the Alcoholic who still suffers: SALTLAKEAA.ORG or call: central office, 801-484-7871. Jeff Bell, L.C.S.W. 4/12 801-364-5700, Ext. 2, 1399 S. 700 E. Ste. 1, SLC. Specializing in empowering relationships; cultivating hardiness and mindfulness; managing stress & compulsivity; alleviating depression/ anxiety/grief; healing PTSD & childhood abuse/ neglect; addictions recovery; GLBT exploration as well as resolving disordered eating, body image & life transitions. Individual, couples, family, group therapy & EMDR. Center for Transpersonal Therapy 8/11 801-596-0147. 5801 S Fashion Blvd, Ste. 250, Murray, UT. Denise Boelens, PhD; Heidi Ford, MS, LCSW, Chris Robertson, LCSW; Lynda Steele, LCSW; Sherry Lynn Zemlick, PhD, Wil Dredge LCSW, Nick Tsandes, LCSW. The transpersonal approach to healing draws on the knowledge from traditional science & the spiritual wisdom of the east & west. Counseling orientation integrates body, mind & spirit. Individuals, couples, groups, retreats & classes. Steven J. Chen, Ph.D., Lic. Psychologist 801-718-1609. 150 S. 600 E. Healing techniques for depression, anxiety and relationship issues. Treatment of trauma, abuse and stress. Career guidance. Sensitive and caring approach to create wellness, peace, happiness and contentment. WWW.STEVENJCHEN.COM 9/11

Margaret Ruth 801-575-7103. My psychic and tarot readings are a conversation with your guides. Enjoy MR’s blog at WWW.CATALYSTMAGAZINE.NET & send me your ideas and suggestions. WWW.MARGARETRUTH.COM

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Mateylah — Human Angel for Hire 10/11 Readings & Advice, Divinenergywork with Vocal Toning, Ghostbusting, Demonslaying, Missing Object Pet and People Locating, Communication with the Other-side, House/Business Blessings, Spiritual Teaching, Telepathic Communication, Spiritual Counseling and more. Email MATEYLAH@YAHOO.COM for full brochure. WWW.FACEBOOK/MATEYLAH

Marianne Felt, MT-BC, LPC 9/11 801-524-0560, EXT. 3. 150 S. 600 E., Ste. 7C. Licensed professional counselor, board certified music therapist, certified Gestalt therapist, Red Rock Counseling & Education. Transpersonal psychotherapy, music therapy, Gestalt therapy, EMDR. Open gateways to change through experience of authentic contact. Integrate body, mind, & spirit through creative exploration of losses, conflicts, & relationships that challenge & inspire our lives.

Transformational Astrology FB Ralfee Finn. 800-915-5584. Catalyst’s astrology columnist for 10 years! Visit her website at WWW.AQUARIUMAGE.COM or e-mail her at RALFEE@AQUARIUMAGE.COM

Create Your Life Coaching 10/11 801-971-5039. Life Coach Terry Sidford— Balance. Vision. Purpose. Call for a FREE consultation today! WWW.CREATEYOURLIFECOACHING.NET

Robin Friedman, LCSW 10/11 801-599-1411 (Sugar House). Transformational psychotherapy for making lasting positive change. Discover effective ways of finding and expressing your deeper truth and authentic self. Relationship work, trauma recovery, depression/anxiety, sexuality, addictions, creative

Jan Magdalen, LCSW 1/12 801-582-2705, 2071 Ashton Circle, SLC. Offering a transpersonal approach to the experiences and challenges of our life cycles, including: individuation-identity, sexuality and sexual orientation, partnership, work, parenting, divorce, aging, illness, death and other loss, meaning and spiritual awareness. Individuals, couples and groups. Clinical consultation and supervision. Marilynne Moffitt, PhD 6/11 801-266-4551. 825 E. 4800 S. Murray 84107. Offering interventions for psychological growth & healing. Assistance with behavioral & motivational changes, refocusing of life priorities, relationship issues, addiction & abuse issues, & issues regarding health. Certified clinical hypnotherapist, NLP master practitioner & EMDR practitioner. Sanctuary for Healing & Integration (SHIN) 801-268-0333. 860 E. 4500 So., Ste. 302, SLC. Mainstream psychiatry and psychotherapy with complementary and alternative healing (Buddhist psychology, Naikan, Morita, mindfulness training, energy healing, bodywork, shamanic and karmic healing, herbal and nutritional supplementation). Children, adolescents, adults, couples and families are welcome. Training workshops for professionals available. WWW.SHININTEGRATION.COM 12/11 Stephen Proskauer, MD, Integrative Psychiatry 7/11 801-631-8426. Sanctuary for Healing and Integration, 860 E. 4500 S., Ste. 302. Steve is a seasoned psychiatrist, Zen priest and shamanic healer. He sees kids, teens, adults, couples and families, integrating psychotherapy, meditation and soul work with judicious use of medication to relieve emotional pain and problem behavior. Steve specializes in creative treatment of bipolar disorders. STEVE@KARMASHRINK.COM. Blog: WWW.KARMASHRINK.COM Steve Seliger, LMFT 6/11 801-661-7697. 1104 E. Ashton Ave. (2310 S.) #203. Specializing in helping people develop healthy loving relationships, conflict resolution for couples, developing powerful communication skills, resolving parent-teen conflicts, depression, phobias, ending & recovering from abuse, conflicts & issues related to sexuality & libido in men & women, sexual orientation issues. Sarah Sifers, Ph.D., LCSW, Shamanic Practitioner, Minister of the Circle of the Sacred Earth 3/12 801-531-8051. Shamanic Counseling. Shamanic Healing. Mentoring for people called to the Shaman’s Path. Explore health or mental health issues using the ways of the shaman. Sarah’s extensive training includes shamanic extraction healing, soul retrieval healing, psychopomp work for death and dying, shamanic counseling and shamanic divination. Sarah has studied with Celtic, Brazilian, Tuvan, Mongolian, Tibetan and Nepali Shamans. Naomi Silverstone, DSW, LCSW FB 801-209-1095. Psychotherapy and shamanic practice, 989 E. 900 S. #B5. Holistic practice integrates traditional and nontraditional approaches to health, healing, and balance or “ayni.� Access new perceptual lenses as you

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Jim Struve, LCSW 11/11 801-364-5700 Ext 1. 1399 S. 700 E., Ste. 2, SLC. Mindful presence in relationshipbased psychotherapy. Specializing in life transitions, strengthening relationships, fostering resilience, healing from childhood trauma & neglect (including male survivors of sexual abuse), assisting partners of abuse survivors, addictions recovery, sexual identity, empowerment for GLBT individuals/ couples. Individual, couples, group therapy. Flexible times. WWW.MINDFULPRESENCE.COM Utah Twelve-Step Intergroup Network WWW.UTIN.ORG, 801-359-HEAL (4325). Salt Lake area meeting schedule. Are you trying to change your life? Looking for a 12-step anonymous (like AA) support group? Meeting schedules & contact information for: Adult children of alcoholics, codependents, debtors, eating disorders, nicotine, recovering couples, sexaholics, sex addicts, love addicts and workaholics. 6/12 The Infinite Within 9/11 John Knowlton. 801-263-3838. WWW.THEINFINITEWITHIN.COM Elizabeth Williams, RN, MSN 10/11 801-486-4036. 1399 S. 7th E. #12. Lic. psychiatric nurse specialist offering a safe environment to heal inner wounds & process personal & interpersonal issues. Specializing in relationship issues, loss & grief work, anxiety, depression & selfesteem. Adolescents & adults, individuals, couples & group therapy. The Work of Byron Katie 7/11 801-842-4518. Kathy Melby, Certified Facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie. The Work is a simple way to access your own wisdom and lead a happier life. Specializing in developing loving relationships, relieving depression, and improving your outlook on life. Individuals, couples, families, groups and retreats. WWW.THEWORK.COM

Elemente 10/11 353 W Pierpont Avenue, 801-355-7400. M-F 12-6, Sat. 12-5, Gallery Stroll every 3rd Friday 3-9. We feature second-hand furniture, art and accessories to evoke passion and embellish any room or mood with comfort and style. You're invited to browse, sit a spell, or sell your furniture with us. Layaway is available. A haven for the discriminating shopper since 1988.

SPIRITUAL PRACTICE meditation/study groups, churches/ministry, spiritual instruction, workshops, retreats Eckankar in Utah 12/11 801-542-8070. 8105 S 700 E, Sandy. Eckankar is ancient wisdom for today. Explore past lives, dreams, and soul travel to see how to lead a happy, balanced and productive life, and put daily concerns into loving perspective. Worship Service and classes on Sundays at 10:30am. WWW.ECKANKAR-UTAH.ORG

Goddess Circle 6/11 801-467-4977. Join us 2nd Monday of every month for Wiccan ritual. Free, open, women and men, beginners, experienced & curious all welcome. 7:30p, South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society (SVUUS), 6876 S Highland Dr, SLC. WWW.OOLS.ORG

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Inner Light Center Spiritual Community 801-268-1137. 4408 S. 500 E., SLC. An interspiritual sanctuary that goes beyond religion into mystical realms. Access inner wisdom, deepen divine connection, enjoy an accepting, friendly community. Events & classes. Sunday celebration & children’s church 10am. INNERLIGHTCENTER.NET 10/11 Morning Star Meditations 7/11 (801) 607-1877. Join us for meditation classes and workshops combining Eastern and Christian contemplative traditions with insights from Jungian psychology. WWW.MORNINGSTARMEDITATION.ORG

Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa Tibetan Buddhist Temple 8/11 801-328-4629. 740 S. 300 W. Urgyen Samten Ling Gonpa offers an open environment for the study, contemplation, and practice of Tibetan Buddhist teachings. The community is welcome to our Sunday service (puja), group practices, meditation classes and introductory courses. WWW.URGYENSAMTENLING.ORG

Vedic Harmony 3/12 942-5876. Georgia Clark, certified Deepak Chopra Center educator. Learn how Ayurveda can help you harmonize your lifestyle and well being. Primordial sound meditation, creating health workshops, Ayurvedic wellness counseling, Ayurvedic oils, teas and books, Jyotish (vedic astrology). Georgia has trained in the US and India. TARAJAGA@EARTHLINK.NET

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Xuanfa Dharma Center of Utah 7/11 801-532-4833 Gesang Suolang Rinpoche 161 M St., SLC. A learning and practice center for Vajrayana (Tibetan) Buddhism. Our practice emphasizes liberation and the path of the Bodhisattva. Classes Sundays at 10:30 a.m. WWW.XUANFAUTAH.ORG

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A tarot reading for CATALYST readers Osho Zen Tarot: Change, Inner Voice, Patience Medicine Cards: Ant, Squirrel Mayan Oracle: Men, Measure Ancient Egyptian Tarot: Two of Swords, Queen of Wands, Princess of Swords Aleister Crowley Deck: Completion, Princess of Swords, Indolence Words of Truth: Life, Essence, Denial, Disappointment, Decision

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ach choice we make in life propels us down a pathway that becomes the unfolding of life. Many factors contribute to what manifests in our lives: • what we came to learn and accomplish in this life • the past-life experiences that flavor it • whether we break through issues of emotional blockage and arrive at an authentic expression of our being • how well we learn acceptance and trust in the flow of appropriate timing for our soul • our appreciation of and presence with the magic constantly reflected in this life’s expression

Those are huge issues to navigate while somehow managing to survive, make money, deal with the complexities of parenting, be responsible, contribute to life as a whole and plan for the future. There is a fine balance between knowing that what’s supposed to come to you will manifest and actively working on becoming aware of patterns and issues that need to be healed, let go of, modified and matured.

In life there is always one more thing to do, one more issue to address, or one more problem to solve. There is no “there” to arrive at. The astrology of the past few years has changed us all in a big way. You probably do not feel the same way about yourself and your life. Illusions and delusions have dissolved, replaced with a more mature view of reality. That has required a tremen-

dous amount of patience, communication, planning, structure, and owning of the responsibility that is your life. That doesn’t sound so glamorous, does it? Certainly not as much fun as living in the illusion of “What if—?” The benefit has been in taking charge of yourself in a way that serves not only yourself but all those whose lives you touch. When your head is not in the clouds, you project a more grounded possibility for others. You become a person upon whom others can depend. You can find peace by staying in the present moment and not chasing cobwebs in your mind. Acceptance of every moment as perfect allows you to slow down, enjoy the simple things and just be. Do you want to live a life where you are constantly trying to get somewhere and never feeling as if you arrive? Of course not! Life always offers one more thing to do, one more issue to address or one more problem to solve. There is no “there” to arrive at. Life is a constantly evolving equation of choices and actions. When you can find meaning in your choices and actions, you arrive at some degree of wisdom. When you can hold your own wisdom in the

present moment, you can impart that wisdom to others and assist them in finding their own truth. They may not come to the conclusions you did. They have their own energetic patterns to unravel and understand. That is what makes life so interesting. I personally love hearing others’ discoveries about life, consciousness and truth. It often enhances and deepens my own understanding. Sometimes it challenges me to take another look at what I believed to be true. Things that made no sense at one time will often make sense later (sometimes much later) on. I get those breakthrough moments and my brain suddenly understands. I love when I can experience the sublime momentary clarity in the complex dance that is my life. I then appreciate that I had to have certain personal, physical experiences before I could understand. There is only the pathway that aligns with the present state of awareness and the willingness to accept it and move with one’s own flow. Trust life. Let peace and presence become the guiding force of your being u Suzanne Wagner is the author of numerous books and CDs on the tarot. SUZWAGNER.COM

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COACH JEANNETTE pair of ducks are regular visitors to my front yard each spring. I’ve grown quite fond of them over the years, so when the male presented a foot injury earlier this week, I immediately went into protective mode. I took up vigil at the front window to make sure none of the neighborhood cats showed ill intent toward him, whom I feared might not be able to defend himself properly. With that action, I may as well have flipped a switch requiring all cats to report for duckstalking duty right in my front yard. Instead of deterring kitties to keep my ducks safe, my strong attention on exactly what I didn’t want was precisely what required it to happen. Within 30 minutes, four cats from three different houses had snuck up on my ducks. Or so I thought. (One, as it turned out, was just looking for a sunny spot on her own driveway.) In my extreme effort to keep cats out of the yard without scaring the ducks, I tripped and injured my own foot. Never before has there been such a flurry of cat activity focused on the ducks. Did this happen because the cats sensed the duck was vulnerable? Apparently not; actual observation revealed he got around quite well even with the lame foot. A more likely cause is that I was flowing such a strong focus on avoiding trouble. And it turns out that’s not the best way to avoid trouble, since we get what we focus on. My laser attention on injured duck and scheming cats led to a ridiculous morning of exactly what I didn’t want. I showed my boyfriend my first-ever sprained toe. “Well, shit happens,” he said. That’s the thing. Shit doesn’t just happen.

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pen. Let’s get more deliberate about focusing on what we want more of. For example: • Rather than publish a neighborhood crime report, how about spotlighting things gone right in the hood? At least put things in proper context.

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Life happens as a result of our vibrations. When you misappropriate your attention, it’s like turning on a magnet for shit you don’t want to happen.

Shit doesn’t happen Vibes happen BY JEANNETTE MAW Things don’t just come to us “out of the blue,” as if we were victims of a random and chaotic world. Life happens as a result of our vibrations. And when I misappropriate my attention as completetly as I did that day, it’s like turning on a magnet for shit you don’t want to hap-

You don’t have to live in pain!

thing gone right somewhere – if not with the new guy, anywhere. And if your co-worker stops talking to you because of your “Pollyanna” attitude—count your blessings. Because shit doesn’t happen without our alignment to it. Getting more deliberate about managing our thoughts and feelings is the key to creating the kind of world we’d be proud to put our name on. u Jeannette Maw is a Law of Attraction coach and founder of Good Vibe Coaching in Salt Lake City. WWW.GOODVIBECOACH.COM

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and nasturtiums, but hate basil, catnip, chives, dill, fennel, garlic and mint. JULY 13 Rats and other rodents don’t like the smell of castor oil. And it’s safe to use around kids and pets. JULY 14 FULL MOON. For happy tomatoes, feed them a mixture of three cups compost, ½ cup Epsom salts, one tablespoon baking soda and ½ cup nonfat dry milk every three weeks.

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IN THE HOME,GARDEN & SKY BY DIANE OLSON JULY 1 NEW MOON The Sun rises at 5:59 a.m. today and sets at 9:03 p.m. July’s average maximum temperature is 91°; the minimum is 63°. Average rainfall is .72 inches. JULY 2 Create a butterfly habitat: WWW.NABABUTTERFLY.COM. JULY 3 The dog days of summer begin. If you’re up at sunrise, look for Sirius, the Dog Star, so bright that it remains visible even as the Sun rises. JULY 4 Counterintuitively, Earth reaches aphelion, its farthest position from the Sun, today. JULY 5 Fortunately, given our long, cold spring, there’s still time to plant beans, beets, carrots, chard, Chinese cabbage, collards, cucumbers, kale and radishes. JULY 6 The coolest app yet: LeafSnap. The world’s first plant identification mobile app, LeafSnap uses biometrics, face-recognition technology and a database compiled by the Smithsonian to ID trees based on their leaves. Currently limited to the 191 species found in NYC’s Central Park and Washington’s Rock Creek Park, LeafSnap will eventually expand to all native U.S. species and 50-100 introduced ones. Available on iPhone, iPad and (sometime this summer) Android.

ments that cause ultraviolet ray to bounce off the skin. Others are made up of molecules held together by such burly bonds that the UV rays use up all their energy trying to break them.

JULY 15 Keep hostas slug- and snail-free: Surround with pine needles, wood ashes, diatomaceous earth or bird grit. Or set out melon rinds or cabbage leaves in the evening to entice them, then pick them up and toss them in the morning.

JULY 8 Keep an eye on corn plants: when the silks first appear, sprinkle a few drops of mineral oil on them, to prevent corn earworm. Though if they do get corn earworm, you’ll end up with one only per ear, since corn earworms are cannibalistic, with the alpha always eating its siblings. JULY 9 Just so you know: silver-leafed herbs, such as lamb’s ear or artemisia, often turn green when planted in shade. JULY 10 Critters using your garden as a bathroom (or a smorgasbord)? Plant a border of rue, a lovely, lacey, potent-smelling perenAphid giving birth

JULY 11 Peppers tend to drop their flowers as temperatures rise over 90° so make sure they’re shaded during the hottest part of the day. JULY 12 Mix it up. Aphids love marigolds

JULY 25 The word virga is derived from the Latin for twig or branch. In meteorology, virga is a streak or shaft of precipitation that evaporates before it hits the ground. Though virga is just a tease, it can be a catalyst for real precipitation, by seeding storm cells and helping to create thunderheads. JULY 26. Virga occurs on planets other than Earth, too. On Venus, it’s sulfuric acid that evaporates before it hits the ground; on Mars, ice.

JULY 28 You can start planting fall crops of broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, lettuce, JULY 16. Weird science: Robots in a Swiss laboratory have evolved to help each other: www.wired.com/wiredscience/2011/05/robo t-altruism/ JULY 17 Honey is an excellent remedy for chapped lips. JULY 18 Out, damn spot! Sprinkle gypsum over and around urine spots on the lawn. Sprinkling a little brewer’s yeast on your dog’s food will make her urine less damaging to the lawn. JULY 19 Spray fungus-spotted plants early in the morning with three tablespoons apple cider vinegar mixed in a gallon of water. Zinnias are particularly fungus-prone. JULY 20 Wet yellow jacket stings with water, then cover with salt.

nial herb. Be careful handling it—the sap can blister and you’ll rue the day—and don’t plant if you have young kids or pets that might chew it. And don’t plant rue near basil or sage.

JULY 24 Look for Jupiter near the waning Moon after 1 a.m. Next month, the Juno spacecraft begins its five-year journey to Jupiter.

JULY 27 If you’re thinking about getting a bug zapper—don’t. They kill mostly good bugs and don’t attract mosquitoes at all. Instead, plant lemon balm, lemon basil, lemon thyme, and Citrosa and Citronella geraniums. Crush a few leaves and rub them into your skin.

Look to the southwest at nightfall for Saturn, just above the waxing Moon.

JULY 7 FIRST QUARTER MOON. Some sunscreens contain tiny bits of reflective eleLambs Ear

Plants with spindly stems and oversized leaves aren’t getting enough light.

the living is easy such as the Cottonwood Canyons, they can make it three to five years at the the max.

JULY 21 A region is defined as arid when annual precipitation is less than potential evaporation. See page 14 this issue. JULY 22 LAST QUARTER MOON. Going hiking? Ticks don’t like the scent of rosemary. JULY 23 In areas such as Southern Utah where a good blood meal is hard to come by, a tick can live up 18 years without food. In regions where

spinach and peas now. JULY 29 Vesta, the only asteroid visible with the naked eye, can be seen in the lower central part of Capricornus tonight. Vesta is the second largest object in the asteroid belt and the most geologically diverse, with features much like our Moon. It’s about 4.5 billion years old, about the same age as our Sun, and is visible from Earth every 3.63 years. Vesta was discovered in 1807, though good images didn’t exist until 1995, when it was photographed by the Hubble Space Telescope. JULY 30 NEW MOON. Flowers need phosphorus and potassium to look their best. Gently dig some bonemeal and banana fruit or peel in around their bases. JULY 31 The Sun rises at 6:24 a.m. today, and sets at 8:45 p.m. “Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” —Sam Keen

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