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Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way

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letterfrompublisher Our oldest son, Mays, started kindergarten this year, and one of the things I love most about this new elementary school adventure is our walks home from school. My 6-month-old Thatch and I enjoy the brisk pace of our threequarter-mile walk to school, taking in the fresh air and quiet sounds of the neighborhood. Our return trip is much more animated, as Mays tells us about his day and we move at a more leisurely pace.

We take time for a good bit of exploration as we check on the banana spider’s web, look at interesting seed pods or walk through puddles in the rain. The walk allows Mays to enjoy some freedom after a long day at school, and it’s a great way to meet other families in the neighborhood.

Walking is the most fun transportation option for us in the afternoons, but it’s also the most planet-friendly. In this month’s Natural Awakenings, we focus on sustainability. In “A Lovely Loo That’s All Green, Too,” Avery Mack offers tips for making positive changes in home bathrooms. Although low-flow faucets and sustainable flooring are ideal eco-upgrades, small changes that can be made on a budget (switching to chemical-free cleansers and organic towels or adding a plant to help with air quality) are effective as well. “The Sun’s Electrifying Future” highlights some of the global advances being made to harness the sun’s energy, but if you don’t see solar panels in your future, learn about the concept of passive solar design in “Sun-Inspired Home Design,” by Mobile architect Debbie Coleman.

Our feature article, “Sustainable Cityscapes,” illustrates how neighborhoods and cities across the country are going green by highlighting eco-trends in development, transportation, energy, food and waste reduction. The examples shared are impressive and the progress is promising. Christine MacDonald points out that a growing body of research indicates that living greener not only makes us (and the planet) healthier, but the lifestyle makes us happier, too. Keep this point in mind when adding more planet-friendly efforts to your lifestyle. Set yourself up for success by tackling changes that can be sustained, ideally with a smile on your face.

Forgoing the car line for a walk home from school is our family’s newest funfilled sustainability effort. What will your household take on this fall?

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newsbriefs Fall into Fairhope with Coastal BirdFest The 11th annual John L. Borom Alabama Coastal BirdFest, from October 2 to 4, includes more than 20 guided trips to prime locations on the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail, two evening speaker events and a Bird and Conservation Expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 4, on the Faulkner Campus, in downtown Fairhope. The free, family-friendly expo features live raptor and snake shows, a kids' birdhouse build, touch tanks, vendors, exhibits and fun for people of all ages.

Since 2004, the Alabama Coastal BirdFest has drawn visitors from more than 20 states and Canada, while contributing more than $80,000 toward the preservation and protection of wildlife habitat in Mobile and Baldwin counties.

For more information, visit AlabamaCoastalBirdFest.com. See ad, page 10.

Alabama Birth Coalition Miles for Midwives The local Miles for Midwives event will be held on October 11 at the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, in Spanish Fort. The 5K race benefits the Alabama Birth Coalition’s legislative efforts. This is the sixth year for the annual Miles for Midwives event, which is held in cities statewide.

The Alabama Birth Coalition is a nonprofit organization working to change state law so that citizens have access to the safe, proven, cost-effective care provided by certified professional midwives.

Preregistration at Eventbrite.com is $25 adult/$20 youth 12 and under; slightly higher on day of event. Registration is also available at McCoy Outdoor or Run-N-Tri, in Mobile, and Running Wild, in Fairhope, until Oct. 9. For more information, visit AlabamaBirthCoalition.org.

Fairhope Film Festival Second Season The second annual Fairhope Film Festival will take place from November 6 through 9, with 44 feature films and 20 short films shown at six Fairhope venues, from intimate theater settings to state-of-the-art auditoriums.

“Last year’s event exceeded our expectations, and we look forward to making the 2014 Fairhope Film Festival even better,” says Executive Director Mary Riser. “Our goal is to develop a world-class film event in this beautiful Southern destination.”

Only finalists from national and international film festival competitions of the past year are selected, including independent and foreign features, documentaries and shorts, many never shown in mainstream theaters.

Directors, actors and screenwriters participate in the screenings and informative panels. This year’s festival introduces a Sunday Vanguard feature, two Midnight Madness screenings at the Fairhope Brewery and an outdoor screening during Art Walk. Saturday’s Red Carpet Gala at The Fairhope Inn includes the festival awards ceremony.

Single tickets for $10 and six-packs for $55 are available. For more information, call 251-510-1311 or visit FairhopeFilmFestival. org. See ad, page 11.

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Beer Tasting at Sunflower Café Sunflower Café, in Fairhope, is hosting a beer-tasting event from 6 to 8 p.m., October 17. Organic brew from Bison Brewing and Fish Tale Brewing, vegan beer from Finch's Brewing, and gluten-free beers by Ciderboys Brewing will be served.

Each beer will be paired with a delicious, organic dish. The event includes a drawing for a six-pack with one of each of the featured beers. Space is limited and advanced ticket purchase is required.

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Advance tickets are available for $5 at Virginia and Fairhope Health Foods and the Sunflower Café. Location: 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope.

For more information, call 251-929-0055 or visit VAFairhopeHealthFoods.com. See ad, page 2.

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Wisdom of the Earth Level One Medicinal Aromatherapy Certification Class

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Middle Earth Healing and Learning Center, in Citronelle, Alabama, is offering a Wisdom of the Earth Level One Medicinal Aromatherapy Certification Class from October 17 to 19. The class provides 18 continuing education units for licensed massage therapists, as well as great insight for beginners, and enables individuals to purchase essences at a discount.

Anyone can use essential oils, but it takes education and wisdom to utilize Earth's original medicine to its fullest healing powers physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. This life-changing seminar connects rare, ancient teaching with modern, cuttingedge information.

Topics include what pure medicinal aromatherapy is; how the essences are made; factors which affect quality and production; toxicity myths and the fear paradigm of allopathic medicine; application methods and the non-dilution approach; and hands-on study and use of more than 30 foundational essences.

Cost is $475 ($450 before Oct. 1 with 50 percent deposit) and includes curriculum notebook, Wisdom of the Earth Essential Oil Reference Guide and the book, Wisdom of the Earth Speaks the Truth About Medicinal Aromatherapy. For more information, call 251-866-7204 or visit MiddleEarthHealing.com. See ad, page 10.

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Fall Market Returns to Mobile

Cultivating and demonstrating a sustainable way of life ...for the health of the planet and her inhabitants.

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Upcoming Workshop Level I Medicinal Aromatherapy Certification

6-8pm, October 17 and 9am-6pm, October 18-19

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Downtown Mobile’s Fall Market on the Square will be open from 7:30 a.m. to noon every Saturday, beginning October 11 through November 22, in Cathedral Square, featuring fall veggies, flowers, soaps, lotions, canned goods, baked goods and art by market favorites.

On opening day, One Fit Mobile Health Awareness Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Bienville Square. Highlights include health and fitness vendors, a 5K run with The Color Run, live music from local artists, an exercise demonstration of fitness classes from local gyms, health screenings, a blood drive, Keep Mobile Beautiful walk and cleanup, a kids’ zone and more.

The city of Mobile consistently ranks as one of the heaviest and least healthy in the U.S. One Fit Mobile's mission is to empower the citizens to take charge of their health and wellness through education, encouragement and availability of physical activities.

For more information, call 251-208-1553 (Market on the Square: SpecialEventsMobile. org); 251-633-6078 (OneFitMobile.com). See ad, back cover.

Registration required.

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Yamas & Niyamas Series at Soul Shine Yoga A new series, Empower Yourself & Transform Your Life: Living the Yamas & Niyamas, led by Brooke Nisbet E-RYT, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays for four weeks beginning October 23, at Soul Shine Yoga, in Fairhope.

This series will awaken participants, change their thoughts and shift their paradigm of thinking through group discussion, personal reflection, meditation and physical yoga practice. Bring a journal to all classes. Suggested reading: The Yamas & Niyamas, by Deborah Adele.

Nisbet says, “Living a life of truth and authenticity through yoga’s yamas and niyamas can empower you to take control of your life while finding deeper happiness and more meaning in your life.”

Cost is $25 per class or $85 for series. Location: 103-B N. Bancroft St. For more information, call 205-478-4287, email TheSoulShineLife@gmail.com or visit TheSoulShineLife.com.

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Pure and Sustainable Skincare at The Willow Tree The Willow Tree at Rosie Bluum is now carrying the 100% Pure line of cosmetics and skincare products, made with pure, food-grade ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, honey, seaweeds and other natural herbs. Skincare products currently in stock include coffee bean eye cream, clay-based cleansers, organic argan oil and nourishing face oil.

100% Pure is the first and only cosmetics line colored with antioxidant-rich fruit and vegetable pigments and their products are all free of synthetics, fragrance, parabens, preservatives toxins and gluten.

“The integrity of this company is outstanding,” says Rosie Bluum founder Betsey Grady, “I love this line because the quality is superior, the price is reasonable and everything about their product packaging and facilities is sustainable.”

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For more information, visit The Willow Tree at Rosie Bluum, 6 A Bancroft, Fairhope or RosieBluum.com. See ad page 17.

Alternative Events in Gulf Breeze Nonprofit Unlimited Horizons presents two popular events this month. The annual October Psychic Fair, part of the 2014 Beaches to Woodlands Tour, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 11, at the Gulf Breeze Quality Inn, 51 Gulf Breeze Parkway (Highway 98), with some of the region’s most gifted psychics and healers. Visitors can browse among the vendors and learn what an aura can say about health and well-being. Admission is $10 at the door. Reader fees are separate.

Dr. Becky Jones will lead an informative presentation and Q&A on natural health and White Lotus Bio-Energetic Therapies from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., October 12, at the Gulf Breeze Recreational Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. Jones is a retired natural health care practitioner and educator, chiropractor, homeopath and nutritionist with 35 years of experience.

Admission is $10 at the door.

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BRINGING MORE THAN HOMEWORK HOME

By Ryan Hogan It’s that time of year when we’re sending our kids back to school. Unfortunately, while schools are good places to learn they are great places to catch a disease. In fact, children’s Upper respiratory illnesses (URI’s) cause more doctor visits and missed school days than any other illness in the US. Luckily, there are a few things you can do at home to help reduce the chances of your child getting sick at school this year.

sanitizer before eating snacks, lunch and after using a shared computer mouse, pencil sharpener, water fountain or other community objects.

Now, most people know we need to wash our hands, but one thing most people don’t really relate their health to is nasal hygiene. Using a saline spray with xylitol, such as Xlear Nasal Spray, is safe for all ages. Research has shown this natural sweetener is useful in preventing bacterial otitis media (ear infections), among other upper respiratory problems that are most likely to occur in fall and winter months. Additional xylitol studies have also shown a significant reduction in asthma attacks when a xylitol nasal spray is used on a daily basis.

Xylitol affects nose and throat bacteria in two ways:

HOW? Before we talk prevention, we need to know how infection spreads. Many childhood illnesses are caused by viruses and bacteria that are transferred from person to person. URI’s increase in fall and winter as we spend more time crowded indoors. All it takes is one sick child, going to school for the spread to begin. Small droplets from a child’s cough or sneeze travel through the air and land on surfaces like desks, doorknobs and people. These germs are easily spread when someone touches the contaminated object and then proceeds to touch their eyes, nose or mouth. Children’s immune systems are less mature than those of adults, so they’re more vulnerable to these germs. Washing your hands and your nasal passages and also keeping their hands away from their nose, eyes and mouth are the most preventative habits to form at a young age.

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Decreases the adherence of harmful bacteria on their surface cells.

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Stimulates the body’s own natural defense system

Since the average American child has six to ten colds a year, using a xylitol nasal spray is a safe and effective way to promote better upper respiratory health, year round.

FINAL HEALTHY TIPS In addition to frequent hand-washing, teach your child some other school health basics: •

Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.

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Give your child a package of tissues to keep in his or her desk.

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Encourage your child not to share water bottles, food or other personal items.

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Ask your child’s teacher to include hand-washing time before lunch or snacks.

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Have your whole family practice nasal hygiene and the use of xylitol saline spray like Xlear.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? Our best defense is to stop cold germs where they breed.

Good hand-washing is the most effective way to prevent bacteria and viruses from spreading. Wash your hands after using the bathroom, blowing your nose, handling trash and prior to touching food to help eliminate germs. Soap and water should be used for 20 seconds (about as long as it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice). Using alcohol-based hand cleaners is also effective. Remind your child to use the

Even with all of these tips, your kids are bound to come down with something over the course of the school year. We all get sick at some point or another, forming healthier habits and maintaining a positive attitude is all we can do as parents.

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Water Fluoridation Gets Another Thumbs-Down

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n extensive review of research from the UK’s University of Kent has concluded that fluoridation of municipal water supplies may be more harmful than helpful, because the reduction in dental cavities from fluoride is due primarily from its topical application instead of ingestion. Published in the Scientific World Journal earlier this year, the review, which covered 92 studies and scientific papers, concludes that early research showing a reduction of children’s tooth decay from municipal water fluoridation may have been flawed and hadn’t adequately measured the potential harm from higher fluoride consumption.

The researchers note that total fluoride intake from most municipalities can significantly exceed the daily recommended intake of four milligrams per day, and that overconsumption is associated with cognitive impairment, thyroid issues, higher fracture risk, dental fluorosis (mottling of enamel) and enzyme disruption.

The researchers also found clear evidence for increased risk of uterine and bladder cancers in areas where municipal water was fluoridated.

Energy Efficiency Improves Family Health

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esearch from Columbia, Maryland’s National Center for Healthy Housing suggests that adding insulation and more efficient heating systems can significantly increase the health of household residents. The researchers studied 248 households in New York City, Boston and Chicago that underwent energy conservation improvements by trained energy efficiency professionals, including installing insulation and heating equipment and improving ventilation. After the improvements, subjects reported reductions in sinusitis (5 percent), hypertension (14 percent) and obesity (11 percent).

Although a 20 percent reduction in asthma medication use was reported, two measures of asthma severity worsened; the scientists called for further study of the asthma-related outcomes.

A similar study from New Zealand’s University of Otago examined 409 households that installed energy-efficient heating systems. Children in these homes experienced fewer illnesses, better sleep, better allergy and wheezing symptoms and fewer overall sick days. In examining 1,350 older homes where insulation was installed, the research also found improvements in health among family residents.

Acupuncture Lowers Meth Withdrawal Symptoms

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esearch from China published earlier this year in the journal Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion suggests that electro-acupuncture and auricular acupuncture— also called ear acupuncture—can alleviate symptoms of withdrawal from methamphetamine addiction. For four weeks, 90 patients attempting to withdraw from methamphetamine use received either electro-acupuncture, ear acupuncture or no treatment. Compared with the no-treatment group, those given electroacupuncture and ear acupuncture treatments showed significant reductions in anxiety, depression and withdrawal symptoms. Between the two acupuncture treatments, the electro-acupuncture group did better during withdrawals than the auricular group.

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Coastal Caretaking

Household Hazards

In the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, 24 scientists from Canada, the U.S., the UK, China, Australia, New Caledonia, Sweden and Kenya affirm that one-fifth of humanity lives within 60 miles of a tropical coastline, primarily in developing countries. They warn that growing populations and the increasing impact of climate change ensure that pressures on these coastal waters will only grow.

Most locations are lacking in holistic, regional management approaches to balance the growing demands from fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, oil, gas and mineral extraction, energy production, residential development, tourism and conservation.

Lead author Peter Sale, of the United Nations University’s Canadianbased Institute for Water, Environment and Health, states, “We zone land for development, farms, parks, industry and other human needs. We need a comparable degree of care and planning for coastal ocean waters. We subject [the sea], particularly along tropical shores, to levels of human activity as intense as those on land. The result is widespread overfishing, pollution and habitat degradation.”

According to the paper, solutions must address a larger geographic scale over a longer period of time; focus on multiple issues (conservation, fisheries enhancement and land-based pollution); and originate from a local jurisdiction to gain traction with each community.

States Move Against Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products This year, at least 33 states are taking steps to address the untested and toxic chemicals in everyday products. Many toys, clothes, bedding items and baby shampoos contain chemicals toxic to the brain and body. The federal 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act has become outdated, allowing untested chemicals and known carcinogens, hormone disruptors, heavy metals and other toxins to be ingredients in commonly used products.

Wise new policies would change labeling and disclosure rules for manufacturers so that concerned consumers know what chemicals products contain and/or completely phase out the use of chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) in infant formula cans, food packaging and receipt paper; formaldehyde in children’s personal care products; chlorinated tris (hydroxymethylaminomethane) in toxic flame retardants and other consumer products; phthalates, lead and/or cadmium in children’s products; and mercury.

View the entire report at Tinyurl.com/State-By-State-Action-List.

False Alarm

Expiration Labels Lead People to Toss Good Food Several countries are asking the European Commission to exempt some products like long-life produce from the mandatory “best before” date labels because they lead to food waste.

According to a discussion paper issued by the Netherlands and Sweden and backed by Austria, Denmark, Germany and Luxembourg, many food products are still edible after the labeled date, but consumers throw them away because of safety concerns.

The European Union annually discards about 89 million metric tons of edible food. In the U.S., food waste comprises the greatest volume of discards going into landfills after paper, reports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In 2012, this country generated 36 million tons of food waste, but only 3 percent of this waste stream was diverted from landfills.

A 2013 report co-authored by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Harvard Law School’s Food Law and Policy Clinic proposes that producers and retailers take other steps to prevent the discarding of good food.

Source: EnvironmentalLeader.com.

Conservation Covenant

A Greener Future for National Parks National parks have an undeniable environmental impact on the very lands they seek to preserve. Yellowstone’s managers have been working on ambitious management goals to elevate it to be a world leader in environmental stewardship and become one of the greenest parks in the world by 2016.

The Yellowstone Environmental Stewardship Initiative goals (against a 2003 baseline) are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent (50 percent by 2025); reduce both electricity and water consumption by 15 percent; reduce fossil fuel consumption by 18 percent; and divert all municipal solid waste from landfills.

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Zoning Tropical Waters Like Land Resources

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Doable Renewables Engineers Detail a Clean Energy Future

Stanford University researchers, led by civil engineer Mark Jacobson, have developed detailed plans for each U.S. state to attain 100 percent wind, water and solar power by 2050 using currently available technology.

The plan, presented at the 2014 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference in Chicago, also forms the basis for the Solutions Project nonprofit. “The greatest barriers to a conversion are neither technical nor economic. They are social and political,” the AAAS paper concludes.

The proposal is to eliminate dirty and inefficient fossil fuel combustion as an energy source. All vehicles would be powered by electric batteries or by hydrogen produced by electrolysis, rather than natural gas. High-temperature industrial processes would also use electricity or hydrogen combustion.

Transmission lines carrying energy between states or countries will prove one of the greatest challenges. With natural energy sources, electricity needs to be more mobile, so that when there’s no sun or wind, a city or country can import the energy it needs. The biggest problem is which companies should pay to build and maintain the lines.

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Enrich Garden Soil Naturally Homeowners with gardens have many natural, organic and sustainable options for mulching, which enriches soils with nutrients, helps retain moisture and controls weeds. In most regions, many types of trees can provide ingredients.

In northern areas, ridding the yard of fall leaves yields a natural mulch.

Apply ground-up leaves, especially from mineral-rich oak and hickory trees, so they biodegrade by growing season.

OrganicLandCare.net suggests choosing from double-ground and composted brush and yard trimmings; hemlock, pine, fir and Canadian cedar; and ground recycled wood.

Using a lawnmower with a high blade height or switching to a serrated-edged mulching blade can chop leaves into tiny fragments caught in an attached bag. The National Turfgrass Federation notes, “A regular mower may not shred and recirculate leaves as well as a mulching blade.” Shredded leaves also can filter through grass and stifle springtime dandelions and crabgrass, according to Michigan State University research studies.

John Sibley, former chapter president of the Florida Native Plant Society (fnps.org) and owner of All Native Garden Center, Nursery and Landscapes, in Fort Myers, Florida, says that mulching during the summer and fall is particularly beneficial in southern areas. “It’ll decompose more due to heavy rains and intense humidity and provide more composition to help acidic sandy or clay soils retain nutrients,” he advises. “Applying it in winter will retain more moisture, which is helpful during the dry season.”

Sibley suggests avoiding cypress-based mulch. “It’s endangered, a critical component of U.S. native habitat and can act like a sponge, keeping moisture from plants.” He recommends eucalyptus mulch because the tree is more prevalent, and melaleuca, an invasive exotic that can kill termites and won’t float in heavy rains. Also consider pine straw, which is plentiful in the South.

Ground-up parts of many other plants can also provide natural mulch in their native regions. AudubonMagazine.org cites cottonseed hulls and peanut shells in the Deep South, cranberry vines on Cape Cod and in Wisconsin bogs, Midwest corncobs, and pecan shells in South Carolina.

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CITYSCAPES Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way

by Christine MacDonald

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oday, buzzwords like “sustainability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it not only makes us healthier, but happier, too.

It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.

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eco-cities, developers also are striving to replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for fresh approaches.

“We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts (EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing protocols for establishing modern and sustainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innovations to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure.

“The failures of the old, decaying urban and suburban models are evident,” says Bennett. “We’re now learning how to do it well and create environmentally sustainable, peoplecentered districts.”

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The concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-sufficient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of today’s housing market, according to experts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently. Economic freedom is one factor motivating many to radically downsize, according to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl.com/TinyHouseDemand).

Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustainable ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun

by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.

Friendly Neighborhoods Walkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destinations, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urbanism” is evident in places like Albuquerque’s emerging Mesa del Sol community and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solarpowered city.

While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorphoses.

Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering oases—creative bartering services or nanny shares, people-helping-people approaches are gaining momentum.

The Public School, an adult education exchange that began in Los Angeles in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, the Free University of New York City, and Washington, D.C.’s Knowledge Commons

New York City residents taking an urban walking tour rated the experience better and more exciting when it included an urban garden. ~ Charles Montgomery, Happy City all have taken the do-it-yourself movement into the realm of adult education.

The latter offers more than 180 courses a year, most as free classes offered by and for local residents encompassing all neighborhoods, with topics ranging from urban foraging and vegan cooking to the workings of the criminal justice system.

Upgraded Transportation With America’s roads increasingly clogged with pollution-spewing vehicles, urban planners in most larger U.S. cities are overseeing the expansion of subway and light rail systems, revamped street car systems and even ferry and water taxi services in some places. Meanwhile, electric vehicles (EV) got a boost from four New England states, plus Maryland, New York, Texas and Oregon, which have joined California in building networks of EV charging stations, funding fleets of no- or low-emission government cars and making green options clearer for consumers. If all goes as planned, the nine states estimate that 3.3 million plug-in automobiles could hit the streets by 2025.

Mass transit, biking and walking are often quicker and cheaper ways to get around in densely populated urban centers. Car sharing, bike taxis and online app-centric taxi services are popular with increasingly car-free urban youth.

Boston’s Hubway bike-sharing program addresses affordability with a $5 annual membership for low-income residents.

One common denominator of the new urbanism is an amplification of what’s considered to be in the public welfare. Through partnerships among public and private sectors and community

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The benefits of urban agriculture are not limited to the provision of food, with many advocates citing community empowerment, environmental justice, public health, and education and training as primary goals. ~ Columbia University groups, organizations like EcoDistricts are developing ways to help communities in the aftermath of natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, seasonal flooding and water shortages. Coastal cities, for example, are grappling with ways to safeguard public transit and other vulnerable infrastructure.

Designing for better public health is a central tenet of sustainability, as well.

Active Design Guidelines for promoting physical activity, which first gained traction in New York City before becoming a national trend, intend to get us moving.

Banishing the core bank of elevators from central locations, architects substitute invitingly light and airy stairwells. Evolving cityscapes make it easier for commuters to walk and bike.

Tyson’s Corner, outside of Washington, D.C., has made sidewalk construction integral to the overhaul of its automobile-centric downtown area.

Memphis recently added two lanes for bikes and pedestrians along Riverside Drive overlooking the Mississippi River, while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has many of the city’s public parks serving as sites for farm stands, mobile health clinics and free exercise classes.

Clean Energy The ways we make and use energy are currently being re-envisioned on both large and small scales. Solar cooperatives have neighbors banding together to purchase solar panels at wholesale prices. Startup companies using computer algorithms map the solar production potential of virtually every rooftop in the country. However, while solar panels and wind turbines are rapidly becoming part of the new normal, they are only part of the energy revolution just getting started.

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in North Carolina, to the University of California at San Diego. These electrical systems can operate in tandem with utility companies or as self-sufficient electrical islands that protect against power outages and increase energy efficiency, sometimes even generating revenue by selling unused electricity to the grid.

While still costly and complicated to install, “Those barriers are likely to fall as more companies, communities and institutions adopt microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

Local Food

What started with a few farmers’ markets feeding urban foodies has given way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into low-income neighborhoods through mobile markets, a kind of farmers’ market on wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline.

In Greenville, South Carolina, the Judson Community Garden is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the nearest supermarket.

Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neighbors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”

Waste Reduction

While cities nationwide have long been working to augment their recycling and find more markets for residents’ castoffs, many are becoming more sophisticated in repurposing what was formerly considered trash. Reclaimed wood flooring in new homes and urban compost-sharing

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services are just two examples characterizing the evolution in how we dispose of and even think about waste.

We may still be far from a world in which waste equals food, as described by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Nevertheless, projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution.

For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recycling program.

Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplementing—if not totally supplanting —oldfashioned underground sewage systems.

Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more.

Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are instituting carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains—taking motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even successfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls.

The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nationwide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expanding. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone.

Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science.

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HAPPINESS GOES VIRAL

by Christine MacDonald Since the tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan first came up with the idea of ditching standard measures of prosperity for a more inclusive Gross National Happiness (GNH) about a decade ago (GrossNationalHappiness.com), it has spread around the world. After gaining a U.S. foothold in Seattle, dozens of American cities and institutions have adopted the central tenets—the idea that the time has come to rethink our concept of well-being.

Today, the nonprofit Happiness Alliance (HappyCounts.org) supports grassroots activists that are challenging the idea that economic activity always leads to happiness and is pioneering new ways to think about and measure life satisfaction, resilience and sustainability.

GNH proponents from around the country came together in Vermont last May for their fifth North American conference.

Alliance Executive Director Laura Musikanski says that more than 50,000 people and 100 municipalities, college campuses and businesses have been using the GNH Index, developed to more accurately gauge a community’s happiness, and the group expects to see even more growth as its expanding website tools allow more people to connect online.

“Economic success in terms of money only correlates with happiness up to a certain point,” she remarks. “After you meet your basic needs, the biggest things determining your happiness are community and feeling that you can trust the people around you and the democratic process.”

While faith may be in short supply when it comes to community and politics today, Musikanski thinks there’s cause for optimism, because happiness is a core value in this country. “We believe in the Declaration of Independence and ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’ These are truly American values.”

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The Sun’s Electrifying Future Solar Power is a Worldwide Eco-Goldmine

by Linda Sechrist

cost-effective and decisive, the results were due to the honest, hardworking and dedicated people we found there,” he advises.

Williams initiated his pioneering advocacy of solar energy as a media specialist with the DOE during the Carter administration and served as the national media director for Greenpeace, in Washington, D.C. In 1997, he co-founded the solar installation company SELCO-India, which has supplied solar home systems to more than 150,000 families in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam and South Africa. In 2005, he founded the solar solutions supplier Standard Solar Inc., of Rockville, Maryland.

Economic Engine

“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy.

What a source of power!

I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.” ~ Thomas Alva Edison in 1931

Energy Engine

Humankind has sought for centuries to harness the sun because the cumulative energy of 15 minutes of its rays shining on Earth could power the world for a year. Following the invention of the solar collector in 1767, a slow, yet steady evolution of other breakthroughs in the quest have included the photovoltaic (PV) effect, observed in 1839, invention of the first solar cell in 1954 and a solarpowered communications satellite in 1958. Solar summits in 1973 and 1977 led to the inception of the Solar Energy Research Institute (now the National Renewable Energy Laboratory), part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act signed by then-President Jimmy Carter.

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a global village of inventors, visionaries, scientists and engineers. Pioneering companies have produced technological advancements and reduced manufacturing costs that expand the sun’s services to the world. Today, thanks to solar power, many of the remotest villages in developing countries have electricity.

“Without solar photovoltaics on satellites and those powering the uplink transmitters, downlink receivers and associated equipment on the ground, the isolated residents of developing countries can’t join the modern world,” explains Neville Williams, author of the recently released book, Sun Power: How the Energy from the Sun is Changing Lives Around the World, Empowering America, and Saving the Planet.

As founder of the guerilla nonprofit Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF.org), Williams led the charge for electrifying households in 12 developing countries for 17 years, beginning in 1990, using solar panels and systems funded by grants. “While we were

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The U.S. currently has an operating capacity of 13,000-plus megawatts of cumulative solar electricity—enough to power more than 2.2 million average American homes. As the industry grows, so does its impact. The Solar Foundation’s Solar Job Census 2013 reported nearly 143,000 solar workers in the U.S.—a 20 percent increase over 2012—at 6,100 businesses in 7,800 locations encompassing every state.

According to Yergin and Williams, the increasing value of nationwide solar installations has “electrified” the U.S. economy. In 2013, domestic solar electric installations were valued at $13.7 billion, compared to $11.5 billion in 2012 and $8.6 billion in 2011. The top 10 states for annual additions of photovoltaic capacity in residential and commercial applications are California, Arizona, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nevada, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Colorado, New York and New Mexico.

Currently, there are more than 550 major solar projects underway nationally.

Under the Obama administration, 16 of these have been permitted on federal lands and will provide 6,058 megawatts of generating capacity.

The two experts expect solar energy to be a major catalyst of global political and economic change. Williams contends that now is the time to fully access this cheapest form of unlimited energy.

“If millions of poor families in developing countries can get their electricity from the sun, why can’t Americans do the same?” he queries.

In a 2002 National Public Radio Planet Money podcast, Yergin, president of Cambridge Energy Research Associates, in Massachusetts, addressed the concerns of

everyone that sees the common sense of relying on solar energy. “Technology will be central to solutions for our energy challenges,” he says. “What needs to be done is very, very large, as are the risks and challenges.

What we have going for us is the greatest resource of all—human creativity—and for the first time in history, we are going to see it employed on a global scale.”

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Sun-Inspired Home Design

by Debbie Coleman

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un-inspired architectural design increases the energy efficiency of a home by placing common elements such as photo by Debbie Coleman windows, overhangs and porches where they can best take advantage of the sun’s light and heat. These are the basics of passive solar design. With an awareness of the seasonal movement of the sun when designing or remodeling a home, winter sunlight adds warmth and summer shade helps cool the interior.

Passive solar heating requires no panels on the roof and no moving parts. In summer, the sun rises in the northeast and sets in the northwest, sending sun rays to specific areas of the home. In winter, the sun rises in the southeast and sets in the southwest.

Porches on the east and west sides of the home provide shade in the summer. Windows on south-facing walls provide the best opportunity for daylight to warm the home during the winter. To avoid blocking this stream of light, large porches should not be placed on the south side. Exterior overhangs and awnings can strategically shield or admit the sun as well, depending on the design.

Interior window treatments such as blinds and curtains are tools that can assist in controlling unwanted sun. On cold, sunny days, leaving the blinds completely pulled up will maximize the heat from the sun. Curtains closed on cold nights can help keep the heat from escaping. Windows and doors should be placed to maximize air flow both horizontally and vertically to aid with passive cooling during mild seasons when the house is often open.

With a home balanced for year-round comfort, energy bills will be equal in summer and winter. Analyzing the insulation, heating and air conditioning system, as well as the air-tightness of a building’s walls, roof and floors can identify other comfort issues. In the south, both the heat and humidity need to be kept outside. With proper planning, the sun can indeed be our friend, and homes can be bright and comfortable naturally.

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to just hundreds of dollars.

n The cost of solar photovoltaics has dropped 75 percent in the past four years, thanks to China.

n Solar is disrupting the century-old central power generation model, and the challenge is to get the utility industry to change and adopt distributed solar. Utility companies that previously ignored solar energy now fear it might threaten their bottom line if they don’t get with the program.

n Solar electricity is now the least expensive energy source in many markets, overcoming for the first time the economic argument that it’s too expensive.

n While the next big obstacle is energy storage, which allows the use of sun power at night, well-financed new “smart grid” technologies are rapidly emerging.

n Innovative partnerships like that formed by green energy provider Viridian with large, full-service solar provider SolarCity lease solar panels to homeowners and businesses that significantly reduce upfront costs. Installation costs, which once averaged more than $20,000, can now amount

n The impending showdown will be between corporate power and people power, comprised of homeowners and businesses producing their own electricity. The politics of energy is central to our national future.

The question is, Can we change?

by Neville Williams

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conomics, rather than technological concerns, are now driving the adoption of clean, safe, solar electricity to preserve the environment. During this transition to a new energy paradigm, we can choose to embrace the solar imperative now, rather than later, and prepare for a post-carbon lifestyle without sacrificing our present quality of life.

Many hurdles have been overcome in the shift away from fossil fuels during the past two decades. Challenges still exist, but the hope is that we are on our way toward a brighter future with solar electricity made universally available.

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A Lovely Loo that’s All Green, Too Tips for Eco-Friendly Plants, Shades and Cleaners

by Avery Mack

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ey elements like low-flow faucets and showerheads, VOC-free paint, sustainable flooring and nonporous countertops form the foundation of an eco-friendly bathroom. Now let’s take a look at the softer side of green.

Start by considering the use of honeycomb window shades and doubleglazed windows to keep this most intimate room comfortable year-round and reduce utility bills. Periodically letting in fresh air helps keep the room dry and reduces growth of mold, mildew and bacteria.

While the kitchen harbors the most germs in the house, the bathroom is a close second. Instead of harsh chemical cleansers, try white vinegar, a safe and economical alternative. Its acidity is effective in killing most germs. Madeleine Somerville, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, author of All You Need Is Less, uses heated vinegar misted on the shower door to remove soap scum. To achieve a shiny tub, she advises mixing one-quarter cup of baking soda, one tablespoon of natural dishwashing soap and enough water to make a paste. The baking soda also freshens the drain when the tub is

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rinsed. Toilet bowl ring stains can be scrubbed away with a pumice stone.

“Cleaning faucet aerators and exhaust vents on a regular basis extends equipment life, maintains efficiency and prevents minor plumbing problems,” advises Keita Turner, a New York City area interior designer. Turner has also installed dual-flush toilets that necessitate less water and upkeep.

Bathroom odors are another concern. A few drops of essential oil on a cotton ball placed inside the toilet paper roll freshens the air every time the roll turns—without the plastic waste byproduct from store-bought brands.

Baking soda removes odors in the bath like it does in the fridge. Upgrade from a simple bowlful by designing a mini-Zen meditation spot using a flat, open wooden box and a doll house-sized rake. Adding a smooth rock or two for texture heightens visual appeal.

Green plants can chip in by absorbing odors, as well. Many, like the Boston fern, thrive in shower steam. Flowering plants add an inviting touch. Be sure to choose child- and pet-safe greenery.

Even quick, water-saving showers

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eventually result in towels and washcloths destined for the laundry. The Good Housekeeping Research Institute suggests that towels can be used up to four times before washing if they are hung to dry between showers, reducing both water and energy usage.

To avoid spreading germs, personalize towels and washcloths for each child by color or marking with an initial or colored dot. Organic cotton towels are eco-friendly, comfy and widely available, as are organic cotton bath mats. For the crafty, make a mat from recycled towels or upgrade to a foot-massaging mat made from recycled wine corks.

On special occasions when a soothing bath is called for, add a whimsical touch with Mr. Green, the world’s first rubber duck made in the U.S. from environmentally friendly, recycled and recyclable material. “Recycled materials call for different sculpting and molds, so designing Mr. Green was the hardest thing we’ve ever done,” says Craig Wolfe, president of CelebriDucks, in San Rafael, California. It’s a fun way to remind kids about going green while they spend a few extra minutes getting clean.

Cleaning Recipes Freshen drains and keep oils and lotions from clogging bathroom pipes by pouring one cup of baking soda into the drain, followed by a cup of hot, white vinegar. After it foams, wait five minutes and then flush with hot water.

Mix two tablespoons of salt with one teaspoon of white vinegar to form a paste effective for cleaning chrome faucets.

Scrub chrome with a cut lemon to remove hard water stains.

Use lemon juice and an old toothbrush to scrub grout.

Periodically douse the toilet with a half-cup of lemon juice and swish with a toilet bowl brush to keep it fresh.

Add a few tablespoons of lemon juice into a spray bottle filled with water to clean windows and mirrors.

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To indulge in post-shower personal pampering, consider health-enhancing coconut oil for head-to-toe moisturizing. As a hair treatment, coconut oil blocks protein loss and reduces frizz.

Make a home exfoliating sugar scrub by combining one-half cup of virgin coconut oil, one cup of organic sugar and 20 drops of lime or another essential oil to gently scrub away dry winter skin. Dry skin and ragged cuticles also benefit from whipped coconut oil. Its antifungal properties help keep toenails healthy and sandal-ready.

Goat’s milk soap can reduce symptoms of dry skin, eczema and psoriasis.

Its alpha-hydroxy acids remove dead skin cells. Add honey as a natural anti-bacterial boost. Mixing in colloidal oatmeal produces a gentle exfoliator.

Let the next upgrade of the bathroom be of a more personal nature aligned with our core values of being good to our family and our home planet.

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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Green Bathroom Trivia n Never clean with sponges—they merely move the germs around; use a washable cloth wipe instead. n Turkish cotton towels dry faster than the Egyptian variety. n Always put the upper toilet lid down. Testing by scientists at Leeds University found airborne germs 10 inches above and around the commode. n Low-flow toilets use as little as 1.6 gallons per flush compared to older styles that use five to seven gallons. The average person flushes five times a day. n A bath averages 35 to 50 gallons of water versus a 10-minute shower with a low-flow showerhead maxing out at about 25 gallons. Better yet, take quicker showers and turn off the water while lathering and shaving. n Conventional showerheads run at 5 gpm (gallons per minute) compared with low-flow at 2.5 gpm. Conventional faucets can flow at 3 gpm versus low-flow faucets at half that rate.

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utrient density—an acknowledged characteristic of apples— is considered the most significant qualification for a superfood. “It’s one of the healthiest foods,” advises Case Adams, from Morro Bay, California, a naturopathic doctor with a Ph.D. in natural health sciences. Apples’ antioxidant power alone could elevate it to status as a superior superfood. Eating apples could help ward off America’s most pressing yet preventable, chronic illnesses, which the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cites as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

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Morwenna Given, a medical herbalist and Canadian member of the American Herbalists Guild, from Toronto, explains why and shares an analogy, “The normal metabolic processes of oxidation produce reactive oxygen species (free radicals) with unpaired electrons that hunt and steal partner electrons from the body’s cells. Imagine an electrical plug wherein the grounding wire has been eliminated or compromised. There is nothing to prevent a surge or fire.” This is comparable to what happens to a body impacted by a poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and illness; its healthy grounding is compromised.

When the overall damage to cell structure overwhelms the body’s innate antioxidation defenses, conditions are ripe for disease and accelerated aging.

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Note that conventionally grown apples top the Environmental Working Group’s list of 48 fruits and vegetables tested for pesticide residue (ewg.org/ foodnews/list.php). That’s yet another sound reason, along with better taste and nutrition, to go organic.

help to neutralize the damage and heal bodily tissues.

Flavonoids—like the quercetin just beneath the peel—are another of the apple’s powerful nutrient partners, notes Adams in his book, The Ancestors Diet.

So, even when making applesauce, including the peel is vital. With the exception of vitamin C, all other nutrient compounds remain intact when the fruit is cooked.

Subtle differences in polyphenol levels exist among apple varieties, according to Linus Pauling Institute testing. Polyphenol compounds ultimately activate the fruit’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Northern spy, Fuji and especially red delicious varieties are the richest in antioxidants; empire and golden delicious harbor relatively low levels.

“Some older varieties that had lost popularity with large-scale commercial farmers are now being grafted again, thanks to a return to organic practices,” remarks Meredith Hayes, schools and student nutrition senior manager at FoodShare, a leading North American food security organization.

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“The purpose of any seed is to replicate the species,” explains Given. “The pulp around the seed protects and feeds the seed until it’s burrowed into the soil and germinates. Older species evolved to be protective of their seeds to survive against pests and other insults. Commercially grown produce, however, has generally bred out the secondary metabolites that house so many of a plant’s nutrients.”

It helps to know that imperfectlooking food has potentially synthesized more sugars and nutrients in response to stress in order to survive, making blemishes or irregular shapes more appealing as consumers discover the core value of non-homogenized fruit.

In 2012, Hayes worked with Tom O’Neill, general manager of Canada’s Norfolk Fruit Growers Association, to repackage smaller “unacceptable” apples into an ideal bag weight and size for a second-grader to carry and share in school meal and snack programs. Previously, these “too-small” apples were being tilled back into soil or sold in Europe because there was no market for them here,” says Hayes. “So, we looked for ways to honor imperfect fruit.”

Other beneficial movements against food waste that are also making produce more affordable include France’s Intermarché supermarket’s popular inglorious fruits and vegetables campaign, with the tagline, “As good, but 30 percent cheaper,” and Portugal’s ugly fruit program. Such initiatives are raising happy awareness of so-called imperfect, and often organically grown, food.

By recognizing and appreciating the apple during this season’s harvest, we honor its versatility, affordability, broad availability and culinary flexibility.

Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator in Southwest Florida. Connect at EATomology.com.

Apples in the Kitchen Creamy Curried Apple Soup

Apple-Cheddar Brunch Soufflé

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(Granny Smith, Honeycrisp)

Yields 6 large servings

Yields 8 servings

2 Tbsp mild curry spice mix 1 Tbsp olive or coconut oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 head broccoli, stems peeled and separated from florets, all chopped roughly 2 medium apples, cored and chopped* 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock 3 /4 cup unfiltered apple juice ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 sprig Thai basil for garnish

3 slices gluten-free or sprouted grain bread, torn into 1-in pieces 6 eggs 1 cup milk (flax, coconut, almond or goat) 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp nutmeg 4 Tbsp grass-fed butter 3 large sage leaves 6 apples, cored and sliced into wedges (about 8 per apple) 1 cup grated goat’s milk cheddar cheese

*During preparation, keep apples in a large bowl of ice water with one Tbsp of vinegar or lemon juice to prevent browning.

Heat a large pot on medium heat.

When pot is warm, add spice mix until aroma is released. Add oil and stir for a minute.

Add onions and half of the apples, stirring the mixture until onions and apples soften. Add broccoli, stock and juice. Stir and reduce heat. Cover and cook on low for 20 to 25 minutes.

Remove from heat and use a blender to purée the soup in batches. Return to pot; add vinegar and the rest of apples. Stir and heat gently before serving.

This soup can be kept in the refrigerator for up to seven days or the puréed soup can be frozen for several months. Defrost and add diced, raw apples before heating and serving.

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Grated Apple-Radish Salad with ‘Smoked Caramel’ Dressing (Red Delicious)

Arrange bread on a baking sheet. Toast until light brown. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 350° F. Whisk eggs, milk and spices together until some small bubbles form on surface.

Heat a skillet on medium heat. Melt 3 Tbsp of butter and drop in sage leaves.

Allow butter to bubble, not burn.

Yields 6 servings Dressing Ingredients: 3 Tbsp organic tamari soy sauce 1 tsp smoked paprika (pimentón) 5 Tbsp sesame oil 2 tsp maple syrup Whisk ingredients together until combined.

Salad Ingredients: 1 cup cooked red quinoa 2 cups grated apple Grated radish (daikon or red work well) 1 cup chopped chives 1 cup toasted pine nuts (optional) Combine ingredients together until incorporated. Add dressing just before serving and mix to combine.

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Drop apple wedges in and stir, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until apples are slightly soft. Remove apple mixture from heat. Remove sage leaves.

Use 1 Tbsp butter to grease a 9-inch springform pan, deep baking dish or Dutch oven. Arrange 1/3 of bread in a layer on the bottom. Sprinkle ¼ of grated cheese on top. Spoon 1/3 of apple mixture on top. Repeat twice. Pour egg mixture on top.

Bake on middle rack for 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.

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s creator, executive producer and host of Living on Earth, the weekly environmental news program broadcast since 1990, first distributed by National Public Radio and more recently by Public Radio International, Steve Curwood keeps millions of people informed on leading environmental topics. Broadcast on more than 250 public radio stations nationwide, the program has garnered a host of accolades, including three from the Society of Environmental Journalists and two Radio and Television News Directors Association Edward R. Murrow awards.

In-depth interviews and onsite tapings bring subjects to life for listeners.

Movers and shakers, innovators and grassroots organizers explain complex issues in understandable terms. Updates of previously aired segments sometime point to what has changed since a piece first aired. Here, Curwood reflects on his own key learnings.

Hands down, global warming and the associated disruption of Earth’s operating systems is the biggest risk that we run right now. If we continue to get this wrong—and right now we’re not getting it right—it’s going to destroy the ability of our civilization to proceed as it has been. Everything else operates within the envelope of the environment. There’s no

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food, economy, family or anything else good if we don’t have a habitable planet.

As Living on Earth approaches its silver anniversary, what stands out to you as having changed the most over the years?

One thing that is new and important is an understanding of the power of coal to disrupt the climate.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology research shows that using natural gas energy has about three-quarters of the impact of coal over its lifetime, and work at other universities and government agencies supports that finding. Another way to put this is that coal shoots at the environment with four bullets while natural gas does it with three. It also raises serious questions about whether we should be making massive infrastructure changes to use natural gas when we already have that infrastructure for coal, and why we shouldn’t instead be moving to clean and renewable energy sources that don’t destroy the climate system.

Can you cite the single highest-impact segment enabling NPR to tangibly help forward changes benefiting the environment?

I believe that in 1992 we were the first national news organization to do environmental profiles of presidential candidates, prompting follow-up by

ABC News, The Wall Street Journal and others. That signaled the greatest impact—that other news organizations felt it was important. A number of media picked up on the idea and started doing those kinds of profiles... not always, not everywhere, but frequently. Presidential candidates can now expect to be asked questions about their positions on the environment.

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How much does listener feedback and interaction influence your selection of topics?

When we launched the program, surveys showed that only 14 percent of the public cared about the question of global warming, which means 86 percent didn’t care, but we thought the story was important and stuck with it. People do care about their health, so we pay a lot of attention to environmental health stories, particularly eco-systems that support healthy living, from clean water to the vital roles of forests to the toxic risks we run from certain manmade chemicals. That’s really important to people, and listeners are quite vocal on such subjects.

There’s a phrase, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” If we just relied on listeners to tell us what we should tell them, we wouldn’t be educating them.

On the other hand, it’s equally important to cover what listeners are curious about, because they can also educate us. It’s a two-way street.

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Breath-Taking Wisdom Six Ways to Inhale Energy and Exhale Stress

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e draw an astounding 22,000 breaths daily, but because breathing is involuntary, we often take it for granted.

Transforming breathing into a conscious activity can provide amazing energy, awareness and control, and dramatically improve our mental, physical and creative performances, according to Al Lee, co-author of Perfect Breathing: Transform Your Life One Breath at a Time.

That’s 22,000 opportunities to choose health and wisdom every single day.

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Lee paints a picture of perfect breathing: “Watch a baby breathe; it looks like there’s a balloon in the stomach that inflates and falls back down. This is belly breathing—pleasant, enjoyable and natural.” During inhalation, the diaphragm pulls down under the lungs, allowing them to expand with air and displace space in the abdomen.

However, “Breathing can fall victim to the same movement dysfunction as any other skill, like running or walking,” says Nick Winkelman, director of movement and education at EXOS, an elite athletic training facility in Phoenix, Arizona. He

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points to “shoulder breathing”, characterized by a lifting of the shoulders with each shallow sip of air, as a common dysfunction perpetuated by too much sitting.

“Hunching over the laptop or sitting in the car binds up the abdominal region and reduces the possibility of expansion there, so the breath moves higher into the chest cavity,” Lee explains.

Replacing shoulder breathing with belly breathing “creates a cascade of positive effects,” says Lee, including lowering blood pressure and boosting the immune system. Deep breathing also clarifies the mind and is used in nearly every spiritual tradition to achieve deeper states of prayer, meditation and contemplation, he notes.

Try these six healing techniques.

Six-Second Breath

Lee’s six-second breath is a simple prescription for stress that can be used anytime, anywhere. Relax the abdominal muscles and inhale for three seconds, breathing through the nose to “disinfect, filter, condition and moisturize the air before it reaches the lungs,” says Lee. Visualize the breath filling the body like a bell, with the flared bottom expanding

completely around the waistline. Pause momentarily and exhale through the nose or mouth for three seconds, gently contracting the abdomen to help expel the air. Practice this whenever needed to ease stress or for five minutes daily to establish a slower, deeper breathing pattern.

Ocean Breath

The yoga breath ujjayi, or ocean-sounding breath, is achieved by slightly constricting the throat muscles and gently lifting the glottis, so that a soothing hiss is produced when the breath is drawn in through the nose. Dr. Richard Brown, an integrative psychiatrist, associate professor at New York’s Columbia University and co-author of The Healing Power of the Breath, explains the benefits. “Ujjayi creates resistance to air flow, triggering receptors deep within the lungs’ alveoli, which allows more oxygen to be delivered to the cells.

It also stimulates the vagus nerve input to the brain, which promotes calmness and clear thinking.”

4-2-10 Breathing

Anxiety attacks often generate feelings of breathlessness, and fixating on each inadequate inhalation reinforces panic.

Winkelman recommends 4-2-10 breathing, a technique that emphasizes elongating exhalations. Inhale through the nose for four seconds, hold for two, and then slowly release the breath for up to 10 seconds. Lee explains that after several breaths, the brain will start to shift from reactive emotional thinking to rational problem solving.

“Concentrating on the breath makes it hard to think about the future or rummage around in the past,” says Lee. “It keeps you in the moment, intimately in touch with the mind, body and emotions.”

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A recent study from the journal Pain Medicine found that deep, slow breathing, combined with relaxation, effectively diminishes pain. “The nervous system represents a physical or emotional trauma in an unregulated pattern of signals,” says Brown. “But the mind and breath can wash away and rewire that pattern.”

Practice target breathing, a technique derived from qigong, by inhaling deeply into the belly and visualizing the breath as a ball of energy which upon exhaling can flow to the place in the body needing healing, advises Lee.

Bellows Breath

Brown has co-authored a review in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine describing the neurophysiological basis and clinical benefits of yogic breathing on depression and post-traumatic stress. Bhastrika, or bellows breath, is a mood-lifting technique wherein one inhales vigorously through the nose while raising the arms above the head, fingers extended, and then forcibly exhales through the nose while pulling the elbows down alongside the ribs with fingers closing gently. Avoid overdoing it, instructs Brown; three rounds of 15 to 20 breaths are sufficient for healthy individuals.

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by Lane Vail “Many disciplines, from Eastern arts to performing arts and athletics, rely on breathing as the foundation for eliciting the most from the mind and body,” says fitness writer Al Lee. Effective breathing optimizes the delivery of air into the lungs and extraction of oxygen into the bloodstream, both critical for improving athletic efforts.

Deep breathing also enhances and balances the autonomic nervous system, inducing a “relaxed state of readiness,” adds Arizona fitness consultant Al Winkelman.

When an athlete breathes into the belly, the shoulders remain relaxed, the spine neutral and the ribs positioned over the hips. “This is a great biomechanical position to move and take an impact,” says Winkelman, adding that a shallow breather, with lifted shoulders and arched back, not only

recovers oxygenation slower, but also increases vulnerability to injury.

For rhythmic sports like running, cycling and swimming, Winkelman recommends relaxing into the synchronization of breath and movement.

“Tension restricts muscles’ ability to shorten or lengthen, but relaxation allows them to naturally release stored energy. Correct breathing is one of the most important mechanisms by which athletes can unlock tension and relax.”

For sports that require striking a ball or exerting a kick or punch, like tennis, soccer, martial arts and golf, the athlete inhales during the wind-up and momentarily holds the breath as the wind-up peaks. “The exhalation happens during the transition and upon impact, the breath is held again, muscles are tensed up and force is delivered,” says Winkelman. “Breathe in, hold, release, hold.”

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Thursday, October 2

Think Pink Tea – 4-6pm. MCI Think Pink Tea is a celebration of breast cancer awareness. This year's event will feature a runway show sponsored by Dillard's of Mobile and delicacies from Martha Rutledge. Join us as patients, survivors and physicians walk the runway! Free. Geri Moulton Children's Park, 1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile. 251-445-9691. usamci.com/thinkpinktea.

Saturday, October 4

Bird & Conservation Expo – 9am-4pm. Fun, free, family day with live raptor and snake shows, touch tanks, birdhouse build, giveaways, nature films, exhibits and more. Lots of hands-on fun for all ages. Part of the 11th annual Alabama Coastal BirdFest and the "Fall into Fairhope" weekend.

Free. Faulkner campus, Fairhope. 251-625-0814.

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Choose Spirit Now: Intro to Awakening Workshop – 9am-1pm. As spiritual beings, we are all capable of awakening. Join Ginger Dunaway for this unique workshop based on yoga and A Course in Miracles to understand and experience awakening.

Workshop will include guided meditation, yoga and journaling. $45/$35 early. Bring a light snack for 30 min break. Quiet Mind Massage & Yoga Studio, Mobile. 251 458-6584. Ginger@ChooseSpiritNow. com. ChooseSpiritNow.com.

Sunday, October 5

Sun-Inspired Home Tour – 2-4pm. As part of the 19th Annual National Solar Tour, see a sun-inspired, low-energy home in North Mobile County with low energy bills year-round. Information on active solar projects will also be reviewed. $10 donation for Habitat for Humanity. 18250 Tanner Rd, Citronelle.

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Power Yoga Basics – 2:30pm. Gain a deeper understanding of power vinyasa through a slower paced flow, appropriate modifications and breaking down of specific poses. Experience change and empowerment in mind, body and spirit. All levels. Meets 1st Sunday of each month. Unheated. $15. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope. SoulShineYoga@gmail.com.

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Tuesday, October 7

BFF (Breast Friends Forever) Support Group – 5:30pm. The mission of BFF is to create an atmosphere for breast cancer survivors to come together and receive and give emotional support and psychological support to one another. Free. Mitchell Cancer Institute, 1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile, 2nd Floor Multipurpose Room. Darlene Chavers: 251631-3989. usamci.com.

SATURDAY, October 11

Reiki Level I & II Certification Workshop – 9:30am-5:30pm. Oct 11-12. Experienced Reiki

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Master Teacher Julie E Brent to guide and coach.

Practice sessions gives hands-on experience and attunements to prepare you for sharing Reiki, No experience needed. 14 hours of training.

MoonSunEarth.com/reiki.html additional details. $300. Reiki Center of Fairhope, Fairhope. Julie: 251-504-5328. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail. com. ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/events.

Sunday, October 12

Astara, Metaphysical Study Group – 2-4pm.

If you seek enlightenment, healing for body and soul, new inspiration and aspiration, you may find the realization of your personal goals and dreams through Astara, a place of light, a lodestar on the true path of the soul. Donation. Mobile. 251-454-0959.

Tuesday, October 14

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Wednesday, October 15

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Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks every third Wednesday. With a local drink in one hand and environmental concerns in the other, connect with other progressive people in our area. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks.

October 15 • 5-7pm

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friday, October 17

Certification in Medicinal Aromatherapy Workshop – 6-8pm, Oct 17. 9am-6pm, Oct 18-19. This life changing weekend connects rare ancient teachings and modern cutting edge techniques on how to apply medicinal aromatherapy to your life, physically, emotionally, spiritually. Massage Therapy CEUs available. $475/$450 early bird. 20205 Middle Earth Rd, Citronelle. 251-866-7204. MidEarthHealing@ yahoo.com. MiddleEarthHealing.com.

Inversions for Beginners – 6pm. Demystify going upside down with Brooke Nisbet. For yogis ready to take on inversions but not sure where to start, we'll build a solid and safe foundation with proper alignment. Break through doubt and fears to see the world from a new perspective! $25. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope. SoulShineYoga@ gmail.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

Organic and Gluten-Free Beer Tasting – 6-8pm.

Taste 6 beers paired with delicious, healthy organic dishes. Limited space, advanced ticket purchase required from Fairhope or Virginia Health Foods or Sunflower Cafes. $5. Sunflower Cafe, 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Cntr, Fairhope. 251-929-0055.

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Partner Yoga Workshop – 7-9pm. Re-awaken your poses and practice with partner yoga. Focus on awareness, play and supported depth. Try something new and fun connect with your partner! $25. Fairhope Yoga, Fairhope. 251-455-9359.

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saturday, October 18

Advanced Alignment Class – 1-2:30pm. Class to help the yogi who feels a little stuck in their practice and wants to advance to the next level. Focusing on the alignment, work to deepen your knowledge and ability. Will include inversions, arm balances and backbends. $15. Fairhope Yoga, Fairhope. 251-4559359. FairhopeYoga.com.

sunday, October 19

Pranic Healing Intro – 3-5pm. Pranic Healing is an all natural healing system designed to teach you how to heal yourself and loved ones. Learn about your energy field, how to keep it healthy, create a speedy recovery of ailments, stress reduction, meditation, plus much more! Donation. Mobile.251-454-0959.

tuesday, October 21

Nature's RX for Pain Management – 6:308:30pm. Join Laurie Azzarella, Young Living Educator, as she explains the mechanisms that cause pain, the drawbacks of drugs and surgery and how to facilitate management and elimination of pain using natural supplementation and Young Living Essential Oils. $5 at the door. New location: Prodisee Pantry, 9315 Spanish Fort, Blvd, Spainish Fort. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com.

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Saturday, October 25

South Alabama British Car Festival 2014 – 9am field opens. 3:30pm awards. Annual car show featuring British cars from around the Southeast. Come check out the new and vintage vehicles. Free to look, $25 for British car entry. Fairhope United Methodist Church, corner of Morphy and Bancroft, Fairhope. sabcc.org/sabcc_website_new_3_019.htm.

Quantum-Touch Level One Workshop – 9:30am-

5:30pm. Oct 25-26. Certified Instructor: Julie E Brent. Quantum-Touch works deep at cellular level, raising energy, creating an environment for the bodies innate healing intelligence to activate.

Anyone can learn: QuantumTouch.com. Massage MT- NCTMB-CEs 13 available. $400 door/prepaid $350. Reiki Center of Fairhope, Fairhope. Julie: 251-504-5328. ReikiCenterOfFairhope@gmail. com. ReikiCenterOfFairhope.com/events.

tuesday, October 28

MCI Lunch & Learn: Getting Back on Your Feet – 12pm. Interactive support for patients, family and friends impacted by cancer. This month's session, New Start: Getting Back on Your Feet, will be hosted

by MCI Clinical Nurse Lynne Collins. Free. MCI Mitchell Cancer Institute, 2nd Floor, Multipurpose Room, 1660 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile. 251-4459647. usamci.com.

Thursday, November 6

Fairhope Film Festival – Nov 6-9. 44 feature films and 20 short films shown at 6 Fairhope venues.

Single tickets $10; 6-pack for $55. 251-510-1311.

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Friday, November 7

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thursday, November 20

Celebrate Hope – 6pm. Celebrating its 6th year, Celebrate Hope showcases the culinary talents of local chefs and caterers and pairs each dish with a carefully selected wine and beer. In its 5-year history, the event has generated more than $1.4 million in net revenue. $175. USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, 1660 Springhill Ave, Mobile. 251-445-8423. usamci.com/celebratehope.

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sunday Discounts on Supplements – Every Sunday get 15% off supplements at Fairhope Health Foods (251-928-0644) and Virginia's Health Foods (251345-0494). 280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center, Fairhope and 3952 Airport Blvd, Mobile. VAFairhopeHealthFoods.com.

Soul Shine Power Hour – 8am. Sat & Sun. A faster paced power vinyasa flow that will build strength, increase flexibility, strengthen your core and transform your body and mind. Find your groove, shine your light and practice at your own level. 60 min class in a heated room. $15 drop-in.

Packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope. SoulShineYoga@gmail.com.

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Center for Spiritual Living Service – 10am. Make every step, every choice, every word, a conscious one. Center for Spiritual Living, 1230 Montlimar, Mobile. Rev. Sherrie Quander: 251-343-0777.

CenterForSpiritualLiving-Mobile.org.

Open Table Worship Service (United Church of Christ) – 10:30am. New time and location. Weekly progressive Christian worship. Gathering in the chapel at All Saints Episcopal Church, 151 S Ann St, Mobile. 251-545-1011. Ellen.OpenTable@gmail. com. OpenTableUCC.org.

Sunday Service – 10:30am. Explore a spiritual pathway with Mobile Unitarian Universalists, 6345 Old Shell Rd, Mobile. UUFM.org.

Sunday Worship – 11am. Celebrate Spirit in this special and sacred space. Between Hillcrest and Knollwood. Unity Mobile, 5859 Cottage Hill, Mobile. 251-661-1788.

AHA Afternoon Yoga – 1pm. Begin the week by exploring body-mind-spirit while promoting balance and wellness within. Eclectic yogic elements ensure the fun; traditional foundations ensure the proper body alignment and safety. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. $10 drop-in or 12-class pass for $100.

Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Pre-Natal Yoga with Nancy – 2:15pm. Benefits of this practice during pregnancy are numerous and comprehensive. Take this time to foster a deeper connection to your self, to your body and to your baby. $10. Fairhope Yoga, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope. 251-455-9359. FairhopeYoga.com.

monday Mindful Movement – 9:15am. Unwind your morning with a beginner friendly mindfully moving yoga practice ending in restorative yoga positions. Practice among Himalayan salt lamps and waterfalls. $10

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Yoga with Dana – 12pm. Take a break in the middle of the day to start the week. Join Dana to transform the body, relieve stress and relax the mind. Leave feeling on top of the world! Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-743-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Doggie Happy Hour – 5-7pm. 1st Mon. A rescue networking event hosted by My Happy Dog 123. Bring your dog for drinks and live music while raising money for a local rescue foundation. Q&A with local vets. Free grain-free dog treats. Raffle prizes. Puppy photo booth. Free.

OK Bicycle Shop, 661 Dauphin St, Mobile.

Viviane Hentschel: MyHappyDog123@gmail. com. MyHappyDog123.com. Facebook.com/ myhappydog123.

Outstretched Christ-Centered Yoga Class – 5:45pm. Also at 8:15am on Wed. Each week Pneuma offers two donation-only yoga classes open to the public. Classes are appropriate for all levels and include a Christ-centered devotion. Donation only.

1901 Main St, Daphne. See website for more info: Pneuma-Yoga-Movement.com.

Yin Yoga – 6pm. Use this practice of seated poses and mindful breathing to help settle into your week and release muscle, connective tissue and stress! Perfect for Yogis of all levels. $10. Fairhope Yoga, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope. 251-455-9359. FairhopeYoga.com.

tuesday Morning Stretch & Breathe – 7am. Start your mornings with yin style stretching and gentle flow.

The perfect way to wake up the body and prepare for the day! $10. Fairhope Yoga, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope. 251-455-9359. FairhopeYoga.com.

La Leche League Mobile Bay Area – 10:30am.

La Leche League meetings are open to all women with an interest in learning about and supporting breastfeeding. Meetings are always free and babies/children are welcome. 251-689-2085. For location information or breastfeeding help contact AmandaLLLMobile@yahoo.com or MeghanLLL@ yahoo.com.

Gentle Yoga with Martha – 12pm. A stressful morning? Synergy can fix that! Join Martha Collier in the land of "ahhhhs" for a relaxing class to soothe the spirit, calm the mind and replenish the soul. Also on Thursdays at noon. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-743-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Grief Recovery Meeting – 1-2:30pm. This is a Christian-based grief recovery program for all losses. Experienced, professional and compassionate staff members support you through the grief process with the goal of transitioning into a renewed life of purpose and fulfillment. Ascension Funerals & Cremations, 1016 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile. 251-6348055. AscensionFuneralGroup.com.

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Christ UMC Farmers Market – 2:30-5:30pm.

Tues, Oct 7-Nov18. Fall Farmer's Market at Christ United Methodist Church. Local produce vendors, baked goods and other homemade products. 6101 Grelot Rd, West Mobile. Bob McBride: 251-7677526 . Missions.CUMC@gmail.com.

Soul Shine Power Hour – 4:30pm. Tues & Thurs.

A faster paced power vinyasa flow that will build strength, increase flexibility, strengthen your core and transform your body and mind. Find your groove, shine your light and practice at your own level. 60 min class in a heated room. $15 drop-in.

Packages available. Soul Shine Yoga, 103-B N Bancroft St, Fairhope. SoulShineYoga@gmail.com.

TheSoulShineLife.com.

Green Drinks Fairhope – 5-7pm. Every 2nd Tues.

Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. With a local drink in one hand and environmental concerns in the other, connect with other progressive people in our area. Brief speaker at 6pm. Sponsorship, speaking and catering opportunities available. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Fairhope Brewing Company, 914 Nichols Ave, Fairhope. 251279-7517. MobileBayGreenDrinks@gmail.com.

Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

Yin Yoga with Cindy Johnson – 5:30pm. Experience Yin Yoga, a blissful and meditative evening of gentle stretching that focuses on your joints and muscle tissue. Yin yoga is gentle and nurturing, bringing balance to an active lifestyle. A perfect way to ease into yoga. All welcome. $10. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-517-5626. Info@RosieBluum.com.

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Integrated Yoga Therapy with Laura Jones – 5:45pm. This all levels, beginner friendly class will allow students to deepen their self awareness and let their true light shine. Create a healing space and go beyond the physical practice—become more in tune with your true self. Come experience the joy!

Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-743-1104.

Synergyoga.net.

Positive Parenting Class – 6-8pm. Also Wed. at 9:30am. Kids don’t come with a set of instructions.

Learn tools and skills to create a happy, healthy family. Free. The Family Center, 601 Bel Air Blvd, Ste 100, Mobile. 251-479-5700. Kids101@comcast.net.

Sierra Club Meeting – 6-8pm. 1st Tues. Open to the public. 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, Spanish Fort.

Pranic Healing Clinic – 6:30pm. Come experience healing for your mind, body and soul followed by the Meditation on Twin Hearts. Headaches, stress, any physical or emotional ailments bothering you.

We all have the ability to heal ourselves and others.

Classes available. Donation. Center for Spiritual Living, Mobile. RSVP required: 251-454-0959.

Guided Meditation – 7pm. Go within. Release thoughts, concerns and worries as you relax into the peaceful state that is your true nature. Let us guide you to tranquility and freedom of mind. Your only requirement is to listen, allow, be open and bring your imagination. $5. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-5175626. Info@RosieBluum.com. RosieBluum.com.

Twin Hearts Meditation – 7:30pm. In this universal meditation we become a conduit of divine blessings and world service to the planet and humanity by blessing with peace, love, joy and goodwill. It's an advanced meditation for achieving illumination or universal consciousness. Free. Center for Spiritual Living, Mobile. RSVP required: 251-454-0959.

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wednesday Soul Shine Yin Yoga – 9am. Yin Yoga balances the strengthening "yang" side of a vinyasa practice by focusing on postures that lengthen the muscles surrounding the hips, pelvis and lower back. 75 min class in an unheated room. $15 drop-in. Packages available.

Soul Shine Yoga, 103B N Bancroft St, Fairhope.

TheSoulShineLife@gmail.com. TheSoulShineLife.com.

Green Drinks Mobile – 5-7pm. Every 3rd Wed. Join us for an informal yet engaging happy hour with like-minded folks. With a local drink in one hand and environmental concerns in the other, connect with other progressive people in our area. Brief speaker at 6pm. Sponsorship, speaking and catering opportunities available. Open to the public. Free to attend except the cost of your drinks. Alchemy Tavern, 7 S Joachim St, Mobile. MobileBayGreenDrinks@ gmail.com. Facebook.com/MobileBayGreenDrinks.

AHA Integrative Yoga – 9:30 am. Wed & Fri. Attain inner peace, relieve stress and build strength/ flexibility through body-mind awareness, breath and postures. Includes healing techniques like affirmations, mudras, chakra balancing and guided/silent meditations. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. $10 drop-in or 12-class pass for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile.

251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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Eastern Shore MS Support Group – 5:30pm.

2nd Wed. Eastern Shore MS Support Group meets each month at Ruby Tuesday in Fairhope. Family, friends and caregivers are always welcome. Weezer: 251-928-7606.

Soul Flow Yoga – 5:30pm. Soul Flow Yoga, taught

by Rebecca Washburn, RYT is an invigorating flow designed to inspire and empower from within. A workout for your muscles, relaxation for your mind and connection with your soul. Release obstacles in life on and off the mat. $10. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope.

251-232-1143. Rebecca.SoulFlow@gmail.com.

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Beginner Tai Chi Qigong Class – 10-11:15am.

Near Bellingrath Rd, this beginner class introduces students to the ancient Chinese moving meditation exercise (not a martial arts class). Simple and fun to do; No registration required. $10 first time intro, $12 per class. Fowl River Community House, 5401 Fowl River Rd, Theodore. 850-226-9355. www.

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Power Flow Yoga with Angela – 5:45pm. Join associate Baptiste Power Vinyasa Teacher Angela

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Group Reformer Class – 12pm. Catch the wave of classical fitness and join Adrienne for a Pilates group reformer class. Stand taller, get toned and become both leaner and stronger. Reservations are required.

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$5 Yoga & Chair Yoga – 9:15am, Flow. 10:30am, Chair Yoga (seated or holding onto chair to practice balance). Beginners welcome. Bring your own mat.

Enjoy exercise at every level. Improve balance, strength and flexibility. $5. Fairhope UMC CLC. 251-379-4493. ThriveFairhope.com.

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Enjoy the sweet sweat and moving meditation of Power Flow and leave class refreshed and recharged!

Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-743-1104.

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Near Death (NDEs) and Related Experiences – 6pm. 2nd Wed. Mobile affiliate group of IANDS. All are welcome to share experiences and support.

2014 begins our 12th year. Free. West Regional Branch, Mobile Public Library, Grelot Rd (near University Blvd). 251-340-8565. lbrlumin@aol. com. IANDS.org.

AHA Monthly Group Guided Meditation – 6:45pm. 2nd Wed. Open the heart, expand awareness, quiet the mind, savor the present moment and reclaim inner radiance! Can include the ancient practice of Yoga Nidra—supreme relaxation and wholeness as you reconnect with your true, perfect nature. Call to register. $10 or 12-class pass for $100.

Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-786-1341. Info@AlabamaHealingArts. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Guided Meditation – 7pm. Guided meditation with Betsey Grady. Meditation is a wonderful way to quiet the mind, still the body and relax your being. $5. Rosie Bluum, Fairhope. 251-517-5626.

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thursday Group Reformer Class – 8:30am. Catch the wave of classical fitness and join Dana for a Pilates group reformer class. Stand taller, get toned and become both leaner and stronger. Reservations are required. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-743-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Beginner Qigong Tai Chi—10am at Quiet Mind (midtown); 6pm at Plantation Antique Galleries (Bel Air); both in Mobile. Try this ancient Chinese moving meditation exercise. $10-$12. 850-226-9355. www.BlueWillowWellness.com.

AHA Lunch-Time Core Yoga –11:30am. Energize, align, stretch, strengthen, center, renew, restore.

Eclectic yoga and/or Pilates incorporates traditional foundations to ensure proper body alignment and safety with special emphasis on core strengthening.

Beginner-friendly. Props provided. $10 drop-in or 12-class pass for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC. 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@ AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

Bee Hive Farmers Market – 3-6pm. Sept 25-Nov 6.Government Street United Methodist Church will again have its Fall Farmer's/Craft Market Thursdays each week. Come and get fresh produce and citrus fruits, honey, homemade baked goods, salsa and seafood gumbo. Free. Corner lot of Government and Marine St, Mobile. 251-447-8667.

Mindful Flow – 6pm. Join Taylor Kingrea, RYT for a slower-paced vinyasa, hatha mix. Emphasizing breathwork and moving from the heart. $10.

Fairhope Yoga, 456 Morphy Ave, Fairhope. 251455-9359. FairhopeYoga.com

friday AHA Supervised Student Massage & Reiki Clinic – School-supervised internship provides the opportunity for student practitioners to work with clients in a professional setting and clients to receive quality, full-length healing treatments at a great value. By appointment only. Latest appointment 7pm. $25 for 1-hr full-body student massage and/or Reiki session.

Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@AlabamaHealingArts. com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

AHA Bi-Monthly Qigong – 11:30am. 2nd & 4th Fri. Beautiful ancient Chinese healing art promotes balance and well-being. Combines slow, repetitive movement with breath techniques and meditation.

Includes basic eight silk brocade movements and balance-walking meditation. Beginner-friendly. Call to register. $10 or 12-class pass for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile.

251-209-3714. Info@AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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Restorative Yoga – 5:45pm. 1st & 3rd Fri. Been a LONG few days? No stresses and no worries—allow Laura or Stacy to lead you down this relaxing path.

Be supported by all the right props as the poses plus gravity gently melt away the anxieties of the week... yes! 1st/3rd Fridays of the month. Synergy Yoga & Pilates, Mobile. 251-743-1104. Synergyoga.net.

Sunset Yoga for Charity – 6pm. 2nd and 4th Fri, Mar 28-Oct 24. This event is by donation for charity every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month overlooking the bay. Bring your own mat and a friend. Beginner friendly classes. Donation. Fairhope. 251-379-4493.

ThriveFairhope.com.

saturday Market on the Square – 7:30am-12pm, Oct 11-Nov22.

Fall veggies, baked goods, flowers, soaps & lotions, canned goods, art and more. Cathedral Square, downtown Mobile. 251-208-1550. SpecialEventsMobile.org

Saturday Morning Yoga with Augusta – 7:308:45am. All levels. The movements will challenge you to stay mindful and your mindfulness will allow you to honor your limits without judging yourself. $15 drop-in. $10 students and instructors. Creative Outlet, 66 1/2 S Section St, Fairhope. 251-928-5363.

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AHA Morning Yoga – 9:30am. Enjoy a creative and inspirational exploration of the body-mindspirit while promoting balance and wellness within.

Eclectic yogic elements ensure variety and fun; traditional foundations ensure proper alignment and safety. Beginner-friendly. Props provided. $10 dropin/12-class pass for $100. Alabama Healing Arts, LLC, 6304 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile. 251-753-1937. Info@ AlabamaHealingArts.com. AlabamaHealingArts.com.

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DOG RIVER CLEARWATER REVIVAL STORM DRAIN MARKER PROJECT – Volunteers needed to educate the public about the storm drain system. Supplies and instructions provided. Work at your convenience.

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KRISTEN KELLY, LMT

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products and services including hair color, perms and shampoo.

Make a difference today in your hair, your life and the Earth. Visit us for a free hair exam today and go organic! Manicures, pedicures and eyebrow waxing also available. See ad, page 17.

Offering Chinese Craniosacral Therapy, a subtle blend of Chinese meridian therapy and craniosacral energy work, that indirectly approaches physical and psychological imbalances.

This experience teaches your body to use its own bioelectric immune system. See ad, page 17.

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At USA MCI, we combine leading-edge research with the most advanced diagnostic and treatment tools in order to provide the absolute best cancer care possible. See ad, page 4.

Free book for new patients: Mercury Free Dentistry.

Offering ozone; laser (nosuture) gum surgery; testing for compatible materials and cavity-causing bacteria; examine for gum disease and bacteria; laser cavity diagnoses; saliva pH check; oral galvanic screening; no fluoride. See ad, page 11.

VOLUNTEER opps AZALEA CITY CAT COALITION – Volunteers needed in any capacity. Contact Susan Young: 251-648-7582. SusanYoung@ AzaleaCityCats.org.

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churches Center for Spiritual Living 1230 Montlimar Drive, Mobile 251-343-0777 CenterForSpiritualLiving-Mobile.org

R e v. S h e r r i e Quander invites you to visit a loving, inclusive spiritual community where we aim to make every step we take, every choice we make, every word we speak a conscious one. Sundays at 10 a.m. See ad, page 23.

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Offering gifts and services that nurture your spirit.

Books, card decks, essential oils, Bach Flower Remedies, crystals, salt lamps, incense and organic clothing. Local art, jewelry, honey, soaps and candles. See ad, page 17.

essential oils LAURIE AZZARELLA YL #327923 Daphne, AL • 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com Laurie.MarketingScents.com

Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of authentic, genuine therapeutic grade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal consultations, inhome classes, group presentations and wellness business training!

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food & nutrition CHASING FRESH MARKET

19176 Highway 181, Fairhope 251-210-6011 • ChasingFresh.com 9am-7pm, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday The only produce market in South Alabama where everything is grown, raised and made in Alabama. Fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, dairy and meats. Delivery to Baldwin and Mobile Counties available.

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fairhope health foods and the sunflower cafÉ

280 Eastern Shore Shopping Center 251-928-0644 • Café: 251-929-0055 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

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Comprehensive health food store and organic café serving the public for 39 years. Store open 7 days

THE HEALTH HUT

680 S. Schillinger, Mobile: 251-633-0485 (Across from Home Depot) 6845 Hwy 90, Daphne: 251-621-1865 (Across from Fresh Market) For 30 years The Health Hut has been the go-to place for high quality, whole-food vitamins, herbs and sport supplements at great prices. Service-oriented, knowledgeable staff. See ad, page 5.

pranic healing in mobile Deana Lannie 251-454-0959

Free healing nights and group meditations every Tuesday. Pranic Healing classes and the advanced technique of Superbrain Yoga. See ad, page 26.

SPIRIT ENLIGHTEN

Renee Adcock, B.Div. Reiki II, Essential Oils Therapy 251-279-0298 • SpiritEnlighten.com

virginia’s health foods AND THE SUNFLOWER CAFÉ II 3952 Airport Boulevard, Mobile 251-345-0494 • Café: 251-345-0495 Va-FairhopeHealthFoods.com

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Commercial, residential, new construction and remodeling. See ad, page 15.

SUN-INSPIRED ARCHITECTURE

Debbie Coleman, Architect, AIA, LEED GA Mobile, AL • 251-341-0509 Interest08@SunPlans.com Naturally bright spaces! Designing for delight, durability, comfort and lowenergy. Services range from simple consulting to detailed drawings – starting with your ideas or ours. New construction and renovations.

22787 US 98, Building D, Suite 5, Montrose 251-616-4201 • JenAdamsLMT.info JenAdams.Massage@gmail.com Unique massage technique that is gentle enough for the severest sufferers of pain and deep enough for the most rigorous of athletes. 14 years experience in the bodywork and natural wellness field.

MEDITATION BETSEY GRADY

Founder of Rosie Bluum 6A S Bancroft Street, Fairhope • 251-517-5626 BetseyGrady.com • RosieBluum.com Certified MARI® practitioner, Reiki master, meditation teacher and natural intuitive.

Experience peace of mind, find clarity and reconnect with your own power by learning to go within. Group classes and one-on-one instruction available. See ad, page 17.

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NETWORKING GREEN DRINKS

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MIDDLE EARTH HEALING AND LEARNING CENTER

20205 Middle Earth Road, Citronelle 251-866-7204 • MiddleEarthHealing.com

An informal yet engaging happy hour with likeminded folks every second mobile bay Tuesday in Fairhope and every third Wednesday in DRINKS Mobile. Connect with other progressive people in our area. Sponsorship, speaker and catering opportunities available. See ad, page 26.

Middle Earth offers workshops on permaculture, r a i n w a t e r harvesting, graywater recycling, shiitake mushroom cultivation, composting, soil building, chemical-free gardening, aquaponics, real food, natural medicine making, reconnecting with Mother Earth and medicinal aromatherapy. See ad, page 10.

past life regression therapy

TAI CHI

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REBECCA SALONSKY, MS

Counseling and Psychology • Hypnotist Rosie Bluum, Fairhope 251-928-1241 • Ellen2012@bellsouth.net

BLUE WILLOW WELLNESS

Jude Forsyth, Qigong/Tai Chi Teacher 850-226-9355 www.BlueWillowWellness.com AM/PM Qigong and Tai Chi classes in Midtown Mobile and Theodore; private and company classes also available. See ad, page 9.

Become curious about your soul's journey, resolve your past, release a family pattern, look for self-healing within the body or find meaning and purpose in your life with this gentle, safe and enlightening modality. See ad, page 17.

pet care & SERVICES

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS BELL LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS 800-333-7995 BellLifestyle.com

HEAR THEM SPEAK

Telepathic Animal Communication Babette de Jongh 251-424-4944 • HearThemSpeak.com Understand your animal companion through telepathic communication. Session includes healing with Body Talk, Reiki and Matrix Energetics, plus a follow-up call. Half-off price for new clients: Regular $60, now $30. See ad, page 34.

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