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Chef Angela Lucarelli Offers Organic Cooking Classes and More by Beth Davis

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Raw Foods Nature’s Bounty, the Body’s Bliss by Azura Hawley

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Children’s Special Places by Kate Reidel

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The Conscious Eater’s Guide to GMOs

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letterfrompublisher Eat this! Don’t eat that! Tired of all the doom and gloom? Some media sources seem to talk out of both sides of the mouth, inundating us with information: One day, a particular food is perfectly healthy; the next day, it causes some unforeseen but ghastly health problem. Sometimes, eating healthfully seems like a great but unachievable goal. Why bother? Because despite the possibility of getting lost in unending details and food fads, the truth is that healthy nutrition can be straightforward—and it usually does make a difference in the length of time you’re around to experience the joys of eating, as well as the quality of how you spend that time. Part of this magazine’s mission is to provide useful, clear information on this subject. Sometimes, a little kick in the pants is a necessary jumpstart for some much-needed motivation. Whatever your motivations, pay attention to them— life offers lessons in every moment, and how to be healthy and happy are great among them. Many years ago, one of my uncles, developed a brain tumor, eventually surviving a very risky surgery that motivated him to radically transform his health and his lifestyle. He gave up one unhealthy food and habit after another and began adding healthy habits, like running—until he was running as much as 10 miles every other day. His passionate example of healthy living got me to eat my veggies. A few years later, as I gasped for breath just trying to run just a few miles with this same man, who was 32 years my senior, I became acutely aware of how much our health is within our own control. In large part, that control pertains to the simple lifestyle choices we make. It’s never too late to adopt a healthy lifestyle—what’s more, you never know who else will be inspired by your transformation. Our food choices can even heal us, as Angela Lucarelli explains in her compelling story as this month’s Community Spotlight (page 10). Also check out some local healthy eating hot spots and explore some of the benefits of being vegetarian in “The Meat of the Matter” (page 18). In addition to sustenance and pure taste-bud enjoyment, food generates a gathering place for friends, family and community. Healthy living and healthy planet depend upon our relationships with and service to one another. It’s quite an awakening to see how the choices we make affect other people and our planet, which opens the door to many ethical considerations with the foods we consume; the effects are there, whether we choose to see them or not. With that acknowledgment, I am deeply thankful for those who, in their act of service, toil to feed me, and to those who continue to awaken me. I am thankful, too, for this community and all its wonderful people and for the many ways you nourish my life. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for our tens of thousands of readers who support us. And for hundreds of others who contribute to the success of this magazine, especially our advertisers, distribution points and partners, editors, writers and designers. With Gratitude, Blessings and Love,

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newsbriefs Get the Latest Information on Arthritis

he Ohio River Valley is home to more than 2.8 million adults and children who are impacted by arthritis. Arthritis patients, caretakers and healthcare providers can learn about the latest information, tools and resources available at the annual Arthritis Expo. The free event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, One W. River Center Blvd. in Covington.

For more information visit arthritisexpo.com

Do Right! Campaign Offers Programs on Nutrition and Exercise

besity is closing in on smoking as the nation’s number one preventable killer. It is a major risk factor for heart disease, high cholesterol, blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and other serious health conditions. The Greater Cincinnati Do Right! Campaign aims to empower communities in the battle against obesity by offering programs to improve nutrition and increase physical activity. Programs include educational workshops, fitness demonstrations for traditional and alternate forms of exercise, nutrition and healthy food preparation education and environmental lessons. The Do Right! Campaign advocates for environmental and policy changes that increase access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity in minority communities, where there are disparities in access to fresh, high-quality and affordable foods, as well as fewer parks and places to play sports—all of which contribute to higher obesity rates in minorities. For more information on the Do Right! Campaign programs call The Center for Closing the Health Gap in Greater Cincinnati at (513) 585-9872, e-mail ClosingTheGap@healthhall.com or visit dorightcincy.org

Help Raise Breast Cancer Awareness at PinkFest

inkFest, a family event that celebrates survivorship, family, community and hope while raising money for research to find the Cure, will take place on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tori’s Station, 74 Donald Dr. in Fairfield. The first 100 guests will receive a special goodie bag filled with samples, coupons, special offers, products and more. More than 85 vendors will be on site for shopping, and 150 prizes will be raffled off. All money raised through raffles will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists. PinkFest was created in honor of Theresa Lindenschmidt, a strong Breast Cancer Survivor, with the intention to raise awareness while showing support to others in need in the community. For more information, a complete list of vendors and a preview of some raffle prizes, visit cincypinkfest.com

Lloyd Library Welcomes Wild Ones Natural Landscapers; Invites Public to Art and Book Exhibits

irector Maggie Heran will welcome members of the Wild Ones Natural Landscapers, a national non-profit environmental education and advocacy organization, to the Lloyd Library on November 8 at 11 a.m. The program will include a presentation by Heran on the history and development of the Lloyd Library and its unique relationship with plant-based medicines. Potluck lunch will follow the program. Members of Wild Ones will bring a dish or snack to share. Plates, utensils, drinks, etc. will be provided. Interested persons are welcome to attend. The Lloyd is also featuring “Alternative Field Guide,” an exhibit of original artwork, now through Dec. 30. The exhibit is the result of an Artist-in-Residence program held in July by local visual artist Kate Kern. Members of the community explored the resources of the library to get inspiration for their own works of art based on scientific works. Also on display is a selection of books from the Lloyd Library collection that participants used as inspiration. For more information visit lloydlibrary.org

November 2008

newsbriefs

St. Elizabeth Medical Center Gets $1.5M to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease in Women

Remembering Paul Newman (1925-2008): Actor, Philanthropist and Role Model

egendary Hollywood movie star Paul Newman died of lung cancer on September 26, 2008 at his home in Westport, CT. An actor and philanthropist, Newman was a co-founder of Newman’s Own, a food company and for-profit corporation that sold items such as popcorn, salad dressing, fruit, snacks and more under the “Newman’s Own” label. Health food stores and Whole Foods carried the Newman’s Own line. Newman donated all post-tax profits and royalties from Newman’s Own to charity, his favorite one being The Hole in the Wall Gang, national camps Newman founded for children affected by life-threatening illnesses. “The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp is part of his living legacy, and for that we remain forever grateful. His leadership and spirit can never be replaced, but he has left us with a clear course for the future,” says the camp’s official Web site. As of May 2007, donations from Newman’s Own had exceeded $220 million, surprising Newman himself, who never believed he’d raise so much money and support for charity. Newman’s Own started out small, but always had a big heart. In the early 80’s, Newman created his own salad dressing and gave it as gifts to friends, who wanted more. Founding Newman’s Own in 1982 with writer A.E. Hotchner, the company expanded, bringing all-natural food products to a wide audience long before it was fashionable. Newman was a great recycler, giving back to charity all the money he earned from the sale of Newman‘s Own products. Since his passing, one of his five daughters, Nell Newman, is expected to take over Newman’s Own and give back to the community the way her father did. Growing up in rural Connecticut, Nell’s famous parents introduced her to natural foods. Nell credits her father and mother—actress Joanne Woodward—with teaching her by to be socially responsible, politically involved, and philanthropic. The Oscar-winning star retired from acting in 2006 after a 50-year career that included films such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), The Sting (1971), The Hustler (1961), Hud (1963) and Cool Hand Luke (1967). He will be greatly missed, and forever remembered for his talent and true devotion to charitable causes.

t. Elizabeth Medical Center Women’s Wellness has received federal funding to form the Northern Kentucky Women’s CARE Collaborative to address cardiovascular disease in women. The three-year study has multiple educational components aimed to raise awareness about hypertension and to encourage women with hypertension to “take action” by adopting healthy lifestyle habits to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack and stroke. The program aims to reach 75,000 women between now and August 2010. An important part of the study is an IRB approved investigation following women with hypertension or borderline blood pressure to examine the effects of making healthy lifestyle changes to reduce blood pressure. Women with blood pressure >120/80 are eligible for the long-term study. Participants will receive free lab work (glucose and lipid profile) and personalized appointments (one-on-one counseling) with a women’s cardiac nurse educator and exercise physiologist. For more information call (859) 301-6333 or visit www.stelizabeth.com/services/ nkycare

At Home Gardener A fresh idea in home grown. Now accepting gardens for the 2009 growing season!

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Yoga Specialist Joins Radiant Fitness

oga Specialist Susan Unes has joined Radiant Fitness, LLC, and will be teaching yoga classes for beginners, seniors, prenatal/postnatal mothers, youth, active adults and personal yoga sessions. Unes will also offer corporate seminars and yoga retreats for Radiant Fitness, LLC, 990 Eads Road, Crittenden. Unes is a Registered Yoga Teacher 200, which means she has completed two hundred hours of yoga instructor training with the Yoga Alliance, the primary certifying body for yoga in the United States. She has studied with some of the best master yogis of our time, including Cincinnati’s own Lilias Folan, Erich Schiffman and Anusara Yoga founder John Friend. For more information visit radiantfitness.com

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“Style Show” to Raise Funds for Women’s Wellness Heart Center

he St. Elizabeth Medical Center Foundation is hosting their Style Show, “Wrap Up the Holidays,” on Nov. 24 which will raise funds for the St. Elizabeth Women’s Wellness Heart Center in order to provide cardiac risk screenings services for the underserved community. The Style Show is at the Airport Marriott, 2395 Progress Drive in Hebron, KY. There will be over 20 vendors selling a variety of merchandise, including jewelry, cosmetics, purses, clothing, and crafts. Dillard’s and Donna Salyers’ Fabulous Furs and Bridal will also showcase their fashions. Lunch will be provided. Tickets are $35, $45 for patrons. Doors open from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for shopping, lunch will be at noon and the Style Show will begin at 12:45 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the St. Elizabeth Foundation at (859) 301-3920.

Get Help Planting Your Own Personalized Garden

fresh idea in home grown is coming to the area. At Home Gardener, LLC creates and maintains small plot vegetable gardens tailored to suite clients’ eating preferences and needs at their residence. At Home Gardener uses natural and eco-friendly methods to maximize the yield of high-quality produce and herbs so clients can enjoy the health benefits and convenience of home-grown produce without the effort. At Home Gardener, LLC utilizes best gardening practices such as intercropping, succession and rotational planting to maximize the harvest throughout the growing season. They will create a customized growing plan, install and prepare garden beds and maintain them throughout the growing season; planting, cultivating, composting, mulching, weeding, watering. They will also harvest and wash the fresh produce. At Home Gardener, LLC is currently accepting gardens for the 2009 growing season. Fall is a great time to get garden beds installed and prepare the soil for next year. For more information contact Susan Turner at (859) 380-0742

At-Home Gardener

he Miami Group of the Sierra Club, one of the nation’s oldest, largest and most influential grassroots conservation organizations in Southwest Ohio, has planned several hikes this month. Sierra Club outings are primarily for club members, but others are welcome if space is available. Early registration is required for the following hikes: • Nov. 1-2 — The Miami Group will backpack in the Red River Gorge area in Kentucky. Planned are 8 to 9 miles of moderate to difficult hiking each day with one overnight stay. Camping is available for Friday night. • Nov. 8 — At promptly 9 a.m., the “Get Up N’ Go Hike” will leave from the gatehouse at Glenwood Gardens, 10623 Springfield Pike in Cincinnati. A moderate hike of about 3 miles is planned through a variety of restored ecosystems. • Nov. 27 — At promptly 8:30 a.m., the annual “Hike before the Bird” at Sharon Woods will set out from the Sharon Centre parking lot. Enter on the Route 42 side of the park. The 5-mile trek is at a moderate hiking level. For more information and registration for the Red River Gorge tour, call Jay Freeman at (513) 631-7642 before 9:30 p.m. For the “Get Up N’ Go Hike” and “Hike before the Bird,” call Maria Eckhoff at (513) 769-5413 before 9 p.m. or visit ohio.sierraclub.org/miami/

November 2008

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Group Talk about Kentucky Fauna and Animal Habitats

orking to protect native fauna and preserve habitats for reptiles and amphibians, the Greater Cincinnati Herpetological Society (GCHS) is meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 5 at Rowe Woods’ auditorium, 4949 Tealtown Rd. in Milford. Everyone is invited to the monthly meeting to talk about Kentucky Field Herpetology. Registration is not required and the program is free; however, the Wednesday admission fee to Rowe Woods is $3 for adults and $1 for children ages 3 to 12. GCHS is committed to increasing the understanding of reptiles and amphibians that live in Hamilton County and surrounding areas, such as the Kirtland’s Snake, the Cave Salamander and the Marbled Salamander. For more information call GCHS at (513) 956-7536, e-mail info@cincyherps.com or visit cincyherps.com

Speaker to Discuss Importance of Nutrient-Dense Foods

nita Sorkin, a member of the local chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation (dedicated to restoring nutrient-dense foods to the human diet through education, research and activism), will provide an introduction to Sally Fallon’s cookbook Nourishing Traditions and the dietary research of Weston A. Price from 12 to 1 p.m. on Nov. 12 at the Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati, 2715 Reading Road in Cincinnati. Sorkin will discuss the importance of a diet consisting of nutrient-dense foods, food raised on organic community-based farms and the important role of “healthy fats” in the human diet. She’ll explain some basic food preparation techniques as well as information on how to network with other people interested in eating healthy foods. For more information or registration call (513) 221-0981 ext. 18 or visit westonaprice.org

Center Offers Meditation and Retreat Programs for Women

ith a commitment to the spiritual search, ecological sustainability, social justice, and women’s empowerment and creativity, the Grailville Retreat and Program Center, 932 O’Bannonville Road in Loveland, is offering the following workshops, personal retreats and special events this month: Meditation group will meet Tuesdays at 7 p.m., and at 3 p.m. on the Sunday after the full moon, for the East Side Sangha, a sitting and walking meditation in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh; The All Saints/ All Souls Celebration at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 2 will be observed with a Potluck feast, hayride, and prayer of loving remembrance at the Grailville Cemetery. Potluck contribution and donations are requested; “The Art of Living Retreat,” a weekend multi-arts retreat that combines movement, visual arts and writing to help women reconnect with their “handmade lives,” is Nov. 7-9. Registration is required. Cost is $250 for double occupancy/$200 for commuters. Limited single occupancies are available for $300. For more information and registration call (513) 683-2340 or visit grailville.org.

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he University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University are offering educational programs through Boone County Cooperative Extension Service, 6028 Camp Ernst Rd., Burlington, Kentucky. Registration is required for the following programs: On Nov. 10, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., the Culture Awareness class will meet. Kevin Williams, editor of The Amish Cook, will share his insight on the Amish way of life; On Nov. 11, at 6 p.m., the “Berry Basics” class will discuss new ways of serving berries, especially Kentucky-grown berries; On Nov. 18, at 1 p.m., learn how to naturally decorate for the holidays without using plastic; On Nov. 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., the Friday Food Fun Group will meet. Everyone interested in learning and sharing their knowledge and tips about food, nutrition, cooking and baking is invited to join. This month, the class will focus on food safety, food storage and product dating.

For more information or registration call (859)586-6101 or visit ces.ca.uky. edu/boone

Milford Theatre Guilde Presents “Steel Magnolias”

he Milford Theatre Guilde presents Steel Magnolias, a classic comedy-drama about a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor in northwest Louisiana. Performances are at 8 p.m. Nov. 7–8 and Nov. 14–15 at Mulberry Elementary School, 5950 Buckwheat Road in Milford. Tickets are $10 per person and $8 for seniors and students. For more information and tickets call (513) 575-9351 or visit milfordtheatreguilde.org

Learn to Make Herbal Bath Products or Paint Silk Scarves

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ivic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati, a nonprofit organization at 2715 Reading Road in Cincinnati, is offering the following classes this month: Horticulturist and former herb farm owner Sue Trusty will share tips and recipes for creating several herbal bath and beauty products from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 8. Participants will make and take home six “gifts-from-the-heart,” ready for holiday giving; And a “Silk Scarf Painting” class will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 15. Both classes cost $25, including materials, and are limited to 20 participants.

For more information or registration, call (513) 221-0981 ext. 18 or visit civicgardencenter.org

Vegan Food Estelle Carol

Homeschool Day Lessons Planned at Rowe Woods

amilies are invited to join the Cincinnati Nature Center for a Fall Homeschool Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road in Milford. This year’s lesson plan for 5- to 8-year-olds is “Ohio Plants and Animals.” Students will observe local plants and animals in various life stages. They will also explore the pond, field, and forest and learn about the physical and behavioral adaptations of plants and animals in each. The lesson plan for 9- to 14-year-olds is “Under Our Feet: Experiential Earth Science.” Students will investigate the importance of soil and rock layers as well as how they vary and show geologic change. Students will identify and describe soil components and properties, learn how soil supports life, observe how erosion and deposition affect land forms, and discover clues about the geologic past in fossils and rock layers. Participants should bring a brown-bag lunch and dress for the outdoors. Programs are rain or shine and cost $4 per student; parents and children 4 years old and under are free. Group sizes are limited to 30 participants in each age group, and registration is required. For more information and registration call (513) 831-1711 or visit cincynature.org

Volunteers Sought for Habitat Help Day

rooked Run Nature Preserve in Clermont County is looking for volunteers to participate in Habitat Help Day on Nov. 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will remove Bush Honeysuckles, an invasive species out-competing many of the native plants found in the forest, at the Nature Preserve, adjacent to Chilo Lock 34 Park by the village of Chilo along US Highway 52. Pre-registration is required. Light refreshments will be served following the program. For more information or registration call (513) 8769013 or visit parks.clermontcountyohio.gov

Originally created as a book cover, the image “Vegan Food” richly embodies Estelle Carol’s succinct philosophy: “Design can say it all in a glance.” A graphic designer and illustrator, her artwork reflects her dedication to ecological responsibility and sustainable living. Applying her degree in fine arts from the University of Chicago, Carol early began her chosen career as an illustrator and magazine art director. She also designs websites, board games, books, logos and brochures. Her illustrations emerge in several styles; she notes that “The real secret of illustration is the idea behind it.” During 20 years in her profession, Carol has created illustrations and designs for many educational, social service, labor and activist groups. She is also the cofounder and creative director of WebTrax Studio, a communications and marketing firm that specializes in serving small businesses, academia and nonprofits with an interest in green enterprise.

View Estelle Carol’s online portfolio at WebtraxStudio.com.

November 2008

communityspotlight

Urban Organic Cincinnati by Beth Davis

Chef Angela Lucarelli offers organic cooking classes and more

ngela Lucarelli’s passion for food and cooking started at a young age. As a child, she spent her days with her great grandmother, Nonna Maria, while her parents worked. “My great grandmother was 75 and spoke no English, so our main connection was through food,” recalls Lucarelli. “She had a huge garden, and together we would harvest lettuce, tomatoes, peaches and zucchini flowers, then go back to the kitchen and cook and eat. “I learned how to make simple

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Urban Organic is dedicated to empowering individuals to make informed food choices that support justice, sustainability and community.

[\ Italian meals with organic produce from the garden,” notes Lucarelli. “What we couldn’t eat, we would can, pickle or dry for the winter, allowing us to eat from the garden all year long.” In high school, Lucarelli began to stray from her Italian eating habits and instead ate a diet of fast food and sweets. During this time, she began struggling with allergies and sinusitis. Doctors told her she would need lifelong allergy shots, allergy medication and sinus surgery. “I felt that at age 19, there had to be a better way to live,” says Lucarelli. Lucarelli began reading books on alternative medicine and embarked on her quest for a healing diet. “I discovered numerous articles on organic food, farming and the health of our planet. It dawned on me that this is the way I was taught to eat, and I needed to get back to that.”

The transition was easy, she says, due to the deep connection she had with food and gardening from her childhood. “I realized many people did not have the experiences I did and were not aware of the practices in agribusiness that could threaten our food supply and our health,” explains Lucarelli. “While many of my classmates were eating fast food, ramen noodles or macaroni and cheese, I was buying cookbooks and making my meals from scratch.” A half year of study in the south of France deepened Lucarelli’s love of cooking. “Living in France was an incredible culinary experience for me,” explains Lucarelli. “I took every opportunity to cook and visit outdoor produce markets.” Upon her return to the United States, Lucarelli knew she wanted to pursue her culinary passion full time, so she enrolled in the culinary arts program at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health, a culinary school in New York City specializing in organic, sustainable and healthy cooking. Before her move to New York, however, Lucarelli was given the opportunity to buy an existing Italian specialty foods shop and bakery at Findlay Market—an opportunity she could not pass up. “It allowed me to remain close to my family while living my culinary dream,” says Lucarelli. With the help of her mother, Angela opened Angelina Fine Italian Food in just two weeks. The shop specialized in family-recipe pastries, pastas, salads, panini and sauces. In addition to catering events around Cincinnati, Lucarelli began teaching cooking classes in venues throughout the city. “I realized that my passion lies in teaching others about food and cooking,” explains Lucarelli. “Owning Angelina Fine Italian Food was a great experience, but I felt that even though I was at a farmer’s market, many people did not understand the importance of eating locally, organically and sustainable-produced food.” When Lucarelli’s uncle approached her with an offer to buy Angelina, she knew it was a chance

for her to focus her energy on cooking classes and teaching. Thus, Urban Organic Cincinnati was born. According to Lucarelli, Urban Organic is dedicated to empowering individuals to make informed food choices that support justice, sustainability and community. Through Urban Organic, Lucarelli teaches cooking classes to both adults and children, hosts workshops on green living and consults on green entertaining and party planning. “In our cooking classes, we give people the tools and resources they need to make delicious meals that benefit their health, the earth and all its inhabitants,” says Lucarelli. “Students receive visual and verbal instruction on how to prepare organic meals from start to finish, as well as recipe cards, menu suggestions and information on local farmer’s markets and gardening tips.” Classes range from $35 to $55 per class, depending on the menu, and are held at different venues throughout Cincinnati, including Park + Vine. Lucarelli is also available for in-home, private cooking classes, corporate events and hands-on cooking classes for children’s parties. In addition to teaching classes and workshops, Lucarelli has teamed up with Granny’s Garden School at Loveland Elementary to help with their program devoted to teaching children about organic gardening, harvesting and cooking—the same things her great grandmother taught her. Buying organic foods is something Lucarelli encourages everyone to consider. “Making a commitment, or even a partial commitment, to purchasing organic gives us a deep connection to our food and the environment,” says Lucarelli. “I know the use of chemicals, pesticides and genetically modified organisms promises to keep our food supply abundant and ‘clean,’ but these practices are having a devastating impact on our soil, land, animals and human health. We can make a difference, starting with our next meal.” For more information, call 859.512.6093, email UrbanOrganicCincinnati@gmail.com or visit UrbanOrganicCincinnati.com.

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Dark Chocolate Proven to Be Good for the Heart

onsuming half a bar of dark chocolate per week may protect the cardiovascular system against inflammation, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, Italian scientists say. The findings, published in the last issue of the Journal of Nutrition, official journal of the America Society of Nutrition, come from one of the largest epidemiological studies conducted in Europe—the Moli-sani Project, which has enrolled 20,000 inhabitants of the Molise region so far. In their study, researchers focused on inflammation, because keeping the inflammation process under control has become a major issue for prevention programs. To measure the inflammation, scientists took blood samples from the participants and measured their concentration of C-reactive protein. (An elevated level of C-reactive protein is considered to be an indicator for risks of heart disease.) They then compared the results to the chocolate consumption of the people tested. The test persons, who ate dark chocolate a small square of chocolate two to three times per week, had 17 percent less C-reactive protein in their blood (and therefore less inflammation) than those who did not. “The 17 percent average . . . may appear quite small, but it is enough to decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease for one-third of women and one-fourth of men,” says Romina di Giuseppe, lead author of the study. “It is undoubtedly a remarkable outcome.” Results also showed that exceeding the daily dose of 6.7 grams reverses the benefits of chocolate. In addition, only chocolates with a high cocoa portion have positive effects on the heart. Researchers say that the milk in milk chocolate interferes with the absorption of polyphenol, an antioxidant associated with the battle of heart disease. For that reason, the study considered only dark chocolate. Source: sciencedaily.com

Coffee May Keep Uterine Cancer at Bay

omen who drink several cups of coffee per day may be at a lower risk of developing endometrial cancer, also known as uterine cancer. Scientists at the National Cancer Center in Tokyo, Japan, conducted a study of more than 53,000 Japanese women (ages 40 to 69) who had no history of cancer. During a period of 15 years, they documented 117 cases of endometrial cancer. Scientists divided the women into four groups according to the amount of coffee they drank and found that the women who drank more than three cups of coffee every day were more than 60 percent less likely to develop endometrial cancer than those who had coffee fewer than two times a week. Researchers believe that coffee may play a role in lowering the insulin level and, therefore, may possibly decrease the chance of developing endometrial cancer. In contrast, green tea consumption was not significantly associated with a reduced risk of this type of cancer. Source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed

November 2008

Raw Foods:

Nature’s Bounty, the Body’s Bliss by Azura Hawley

efore our ancestors had the resources to cook and process food, everything they foraged they ate in its raw, natural state. Picture the colorful variety of wild, succulent fruits and berries; ripe vegetables, roots and greens; and crunchy nuts and seeds. Fast forward years upon years to the present day, where we can not only heat food but can do so by hardly lifting a finger, which simply encourages us not to. In a world with so many choices, the unhealthiest seems to be the more convenient, while the healthy choice is often the last choice on our minds. Amid concerns about waning biodiversity and ecological consequences associated with excessive meat consumption, folks are increasingly making conscious choices for healthy bodies and a healthy planet. The growing public interest in conscious living has also contributed to the burgeoning fruit-, vegetable- and plantbased-diet movement. In recent years, vegetarianism (a diet excluding animal flesh) and veganism (a diet excluding all animal products, including eggs and dairy) have risen in popularity. Diets abound with many variations on this theme; one of the more recent and prominent among them is the move to a diet of all raw foods.

the diet, demystified Raw food enthusiasts make sure that as much of the food they consume as possible is purely organic, unprocessed and uncooked. A standard raw food diet consists of eating only uncooked plant life. This qualifies them as raw-vegans because they don’t eat animal products like milk and eggs. Some raw foodists, however, aren’t vegan; they eat raw meat, raw eggs and even raw milk, cheese and yogurt in its unpasteurized state. The raw non-vegan diet, however, isn’t the norm within the raw foods culture. Additionally, not every one who adopts the raw lifestyle goes raw all the way; raw foodists can be raw in a variety of stages. Many classify the raw portion of their diet as a percentage, typically 50%, 80% or 100% raw. Upon hearing about the raw food movement, many people envision day-long carrot-eating fests, day after day after day. Not so; raw food diets can be very diverse and even creative. Although some raw foodists believe in eating only one type of food at meals (all beans, all seeds, all apples—you get the picture), others create exotic and colorful creations through such food preparation techniques as dehydration, juicing, sprouting, blending and marinating.

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the science behind the lifestyle Science begins to play a role in the transition of some vegetarians to adopt the raw-vegan diet. When you eat cooked foods, your body creates an immune response that triggers increased production of white blood cells, a reaction known as digestive leukocytosis. In contrast, when you eat uncooked plant foods, digestive leukocytosis doesn’t occur; your body completely bypasses this stress response. Because white blood cells are the blood’s defensive line, and because leukocytosis is triggered by foreign pathogens and trauma (in addition to cooked foods), raw foodists consider this biological reaction to be abnormal and toxic. As an extra measure, many raw foodists practice juice detoxes and use herbal supplements to further their health goals. Further, the digestion of cooked food is also more laborious to the body than the digestion of raw food; raw foodists also say the body can digest raw food faster than its cooked counterpart. Some people believe this difficulty is due to the fact that the practice of cooking food is shown to destroy vital nutrients as well as enzymes, which are vital in assisting our bodies to help digest the foods we eat. When the enzymes are mutated or destroyed, they’re no longer able to function correctly. Many raw food advocates believe this destruction of enzymes and nutrients is one of the reasons current society is plagued with diseases and chronic illnesses. As a result, raw foodists don’t eat anything that has been heated to over 118 degrees, the temperature at which enzymes begin to break down. Even folks who don’t agree with the raw-food diet agree that cooking food destroys enzymes and nutrients. Because the body produces its own digesting enzymes, however, critics of the raw-food movement don’t believe that the enzymes in food affect the body’s ability to digest the food. Critics of the raw food diet also claim that cooking food can help burst open cells, releasing nutrients and making them easier to absorb into your blood and tissues. To break down the cell walls and cellulose without heating, raw foodists put many of their fruits and veggies in food processors or blenders. They also commonly soak nuts and beans in water to release the foods’ enzymes. Another common argument against the raw-vegan diet is that vegetarians and vegans tend to suffer vitamin deficiencies. Some studies, for example, suggest that raw foodists can suffer from calcium deficiency resulting in bone loss

and tooth decay. Proponents of the diet counter with the argument that understanding your body’s vital nutrients can help you determine what your body needs more or less of. They also remind us that many non-meat, non-dairy raw foods are natural sources of calcium as well as protein and healthy fats. At the very least, eating as many “whole” (unprocessed) foods as possible is just as important, if not more important, than eating them raw. In his book Ultra-Metabolism (Scribner), Mark Hyman, M.D., explains the whole-foods aspect of the diet: The addition of preservatives, pesticides, MSG, hormones, fluoride, heavy metals and other drugs and chemicals to food has an extreme impact on the body’s ability to detoxify them out of the body, to digest and process them, and to regulate thyroid and adrenal function. Ultimately, the proof is in the results. Search for “Raw Food Diet” online and you’ll find countless testimonials and articles from converts who attest to everything from reversal of chronic diseases such as cancer, lupus, diabetes, fibromyalgia and more, to extreme weight loss, increased energy, glowing skin, softer hair, and an overall younger appearance. Raw foodists believe they’ve found the fountain of youth.

Healthy Body, Healthy Planet In line with the new green movement in today’s society, the raw-vegan diet is also known as the “sustainability” diet. Raw organic foods have no negative impact on the environment and can be grown right in your own backyard. Because most raw foodists eat organic foods whenever possible, less chemicals and pesticides seep into the ground and water (and into your bloodstream). When you grow your own fruits and vegetables, you don’t package them, so you discard less waste than if you picked up the foods at your local grocery. The waste you do have from plant matter is biodegradable and useful for a compost pile in your garden. Eating a diet of organic raw fruits and vegetables supports farmers. In short, eating raw foods is beneficial not only for your body, but also for the earth.

Aside from raw-vegan foods being environmentally friendly and sustainable, they’re becoming more readily available to consumers. When shopping at your local farmers’ market and visiting your local health-food store, you may be surprised at the variety of foods available for people transitioning to a raw-vegan diet.

Raw Food in Mainstream Culture Celebrities and some celebrity chefs like Juliano of Santa Monica, California

have popularized the raw food movement. Some notable celebrities that follow a raw or raw-vegan diet include Alicia Silverstone, Demi Moore, Uma Thurman, Woody Harrelson, Robin Williams, Bryan Adams and Carol Alt. Many raw food restaurants and stores have cropped up all over the world. Chef Juliano, mimics the tastes and textures of cooked foods through raw ingredients. Some creative recipes include raw pizzas, raw pastas, raw cakes and pies, raw drinks, raw wraps, raw cookies and crackers, and more.

Join us in November for these exciting store events!

Tailgating Event Tuesday, November 18 Free • 4-7 pm

Check us out on the side parking lot as we have a tailgating party like you have never seen. We are going to fire up the grills and sample some some of our favorite foods for tailgating! Sure to be a hit for the whole family!

Half Pints Kid’s Club Tuesday, November 11

Holiday Story Time and Craft

Tuesday, November 25 Fall Leaf Turkey

Our Holiday Table opens November 3. Stop in to place your Holiday Order and try delicious, fun, holiday foods all month long!

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A Doula’s Calling by Heather Hafer

random series of events on any given day can change a life. Two years into practicing massage therapy, RoseAnna Poggioli received a phone call that did just that. One of her clients, nine months pregnant and in labor, asked her for an at-home massage to help ease labor pains. “As I drove to my client’s home, I had no idea how this event would change my career and my life as I knew it,” Poggioli said. She ended up staying not only for the birth but also for the next 24 hours, assisting the woman as her doula—without even knowing what a doula is. Since she was a small child, Poggioli has viewed childbirth as sacred. Her father, an obstetrician/gynecologist, often shared his birth stories with their family. Even so, the unexpected experience at her client’s home was Poggioli’s first exposure to different cultures’ view of and customs for labor and delivery. Poggioli watched as a midwife and her assistant held the woman’s hand, walking her through the process of labor. “I trusted my own intuition to know when to act and when to observe quietly and let nature take its course,” Poggioli said. She learned what foods are good sources of protein and appropriate to offer a laboring woman, as well as what essential oils help soften the cervix and the surrounding area. She also observed how to help a woman reposition herself when contractions are too much to bear. “I knew I had found my calling,” said Poggioli. “Attending births became my passion.” Soon after participating in her client’s labor and delivery, Poggioli began researching how to become a certified professional, non-medical birth assistant, or doula—a word originated in Greek, meaning “woman’s servant.” In nearly every culture throughout history, women have surrounded and cared for other women during childbirth. The role of a doula

The Role of a Doula

is to provide the mother with physical and emotional assistance before, during and just after childbirth. Poggioli went on to receive training through the Association of Labor Assistants and Childbirth Educators (ALACE). “I believe ALACE offers some of the finest training in the country for women looking to pursue this work,” she said. “There is something magical about birth.” As a doula, Poggioli recognizes and honors birth as a physical, emotional and spiritual process. She prefers to meet with the birthing couple once or twice during the pregnancy to develop a birthing plan, discuss options for handling labor pain, and to talk about feelings regarding the birthing process. “Sadly, over the last few decades, birth has become over-medicalized. I hope to bring some of the magic, some of the natural excitement back to the birth experience.” “As the birth draws near,” she said, “I’m available to provide continuous support through labor, birth and the immediate postpartum period. My role may include providing help with understanding options during labor, massage, acupressure, aromatherapy, verbal reassurance and encouragement, suggestions for position change, and help with the initiation of breastfeeding and bonding.” Research shows that the presence of a doula may have the following benefits*: • 60% decrease in use of epidurals • 50% decrease in cesarean sections • 40% decrease in use of Pitocin (Oxytocin), a labor-inducing medication • 30% decrease in use of pain medications (narcotics) • 30% decrease in use of forceps The assistance of a doula also offers many long-term benefits, including improved breastfeeding, decreased postpartum depression, greater maternal satisfaction and better motherinfant interaction. Since 2004, Poggioli has worked as a licensed massage therapist at Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts in Blue Ash, Ohio. She practices Fertility Massage, Pregnancy and Postpartum Massage; she offers doula services as well. She is a member of The Arc of The Lotus, a spirit-based family oriented group of like-minded practitioners offering holistic care for the pregnant family. For more information, contact RoseAnna at (513) 886-2347 (* Information compiled from Mothering the Mother, by MH Klaus, JH Kennell, and PH Klaus; Addision Wesley Publishing Company, 1993.)

• To recognize birth as a key life experience that a mother will remember for the rest of her life • To understand the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor • To assist a woman and her partner in preparing for and carrying out their plans for the birth • To stay by the side of the laboring woman throughout the entire labor • To provide emotional support, physical comfort measures, an objective viewpoint and informational assistance to an expectant woman, both before and during delivery • To facilitate communication between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers • To perceive her role as one who nurtures and protects a woman’s memory of the birth experience

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Healthier Pets with Probiotics

by dr. mathew J. Heller

alanced intestinal microflora (where the beneficial bacteria reign and the impact of the harmful bacteria is controlled) promotes wellness by bolstering the immune system, enhancing the digestibility of nutrients, defending against pathogens (that is, toxins, harmful bacteria and viruses) and aiding in the production of cellular growth factors. On the other hand, imbalanced intestinal microflora may have profound consequences. In a weakened state, the intestinal tract fails to act as a line of defense for the immune system, thus allowing harmful materials to cross into the bloodstream and creating autoimmune responses throughout the body. To aid in the creation and maintenance of a healthy intestinal tract, consider adding probiotics (good or beneficial bacteria) as another weapon in your arsenal to promote your cat or dog’s digestive and overall wellness. In human and veterinary medicine alike, research demonstrates that the consumption of probiotics is helpful in managing various gastrointestinal maladies, such as chronic diarrhea, colitis, bloating and irritable bowel syndrome.

what Are Probiotics? Probiotics are living organisms comprising beneficial bacteria, which, when digested, impact your pet’s health

in a positive manner. Typically, probiotics are most often a variation of lactic acid bacteria, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. These strains of lactic acid bacteria occur naturally in cats and dogs (as examination of their feces has revealed). There are thousands of different strains of bacteria, but research suggests that the most effective probiotics are found naturally in your pet’s body. A few of the key ways that probiotics work their intestinal magic are as follows: Promote a balanced, healthy gut. The beneficial bacteria compete and defeat pathogenic (that is, harmful) bacteria in colonization efforts in the intestinal lining. Quite simply, when the good bacteria set up residence in your pet’s intestines, the harmful bacteria have less real estate to occupy. Thus, a balanced intestinal microflora offers a natural protective barrier that keeps the harmful bacteria from multiplying or thriving.

harmful bacteria. When probiotics are delivered to a pet’s intestinal track, the immune cells are able to consume and remove toxins. Produce vitamins and nutrients. The majority of body systems depend on B vitamins for proper functioning and energy production. Probiotics not only produce certain types of B vitamins but also promote the absorption of B vitamins, folic acid and various types of amino acids.

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Boost the immune system. The beneficial bacteria boost a pet’s immune system by increasing levels of antibodies, which aid in resisting infection and stimulating the activity of macrophages (versatile cells that produce substances that suppress pathogens, like

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recognizing when Probiotics Are Appropriate for your Pet Numerous threats may challenge a cat or dog’s ability to maintain balanced intestinal microflora. During times of illness, healthy intestinal tracts commonly swing out of balance as the harmful bacteria overpower the beneficial bacteria. This imbalance leads to gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas or other unpleasant symptoms. Administering probiotics to restore the balance may be appropriate in the following situations: If your pet is a puppy or a kitten. Puppies and kittens have a fresh intestinal track, and supplementing with probiotics helps the pet establish the presence of beneficial bacteria more rapidly. If your cat or dog has an autoimmune disease that manifests in gastrointestinal issues (such as inflammatory bowel disease, which leads to chronic diarrhea).

their pet to reinforce the presence of beneficial bacteria in the gut.

knowing How to select a Probiotic supplement A vast variety of probiotic supplements are available on the market, so the process of selecting the appropriate one for your cat or dog may be a bit overwhelming. Some factors to consider include the following: Quantity of Colony Forming Units (CFUs): The measure of CFUs appears to be important in that the higher the quantity of beneficial bacteria, the more rapidly you can positively tip the balance of the intestinal microflora. Some probiotics offer CFUs in the billions, others in the millions and thousands. Presence of naturally occurring beneficial bacteria: Probiotics containing bacterial strains that occur naturally in a cat or dog’s intestinal track survive the digestive process,

but probiotics containing foreign bacterial strains may be intolerant to levels of bile and acid present in the stomach and small intestines. Product quality: As always, researching the product’s manufacturer and reviewing product studies regarding the efficacy (via independent sources preferably) is key to ensure that the probiotics contain the type and quantity of bacteria advertised. Consult your holistic or integrative veterinarian to discuss the benefits of probiotics in your pet’s specific situation. Matthew J. Heller is a doctor of veterinary medicine and owner of All About PetCare, a full-service veterinary hospital providing holistic and traditional care for small animals, located at 3410 Tytus Ave. in Middletown, OH. For more information, call 513-424-1626 or 866-YOUR-VET, or visit AllAboutPetCare.com Also see Community Resource Guide listing on page 39.

If your cat or dog has recently experienced or is experiencing stress (such as trips to the kennel, veterinarian’s office or grooming parlor, or the death or addition of a family member or pet). Stressful disturbances may weaken the pet’s overall immunity. If your cat or dog has compromised immunity due to age or illness. Supplemental probiotics may be beneficial due to their immunesystem-boosting and vitamin-absorbing mechanisms. If your cat or dog is currently taking antibiotics. Antibiotics are renowned for destroying all bacteria, beneficial as well as harmful, in the intestinal tract. Consult your veterinarian regarding administering probiotics during a course of antibiotics to ensure that you time the dosage of the prescription and supplement appropriately. If you want to take preventative measures for your cat or dog’s health. On the ounce-of-prevention theory, many owners may consider administering a daily probiotic to

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Let the Rhythm Move You

Using Soundtracks Boosts Mojo by Katy Santiago

Let’s be honest. Most of us couldn’t make it through our workout without a motivating beat pumping through our headphones.

usic research demonstrates that rhythms not only affect heart rate, but also set the mood and keep us exercising longer. Companies that play music with a fast tempo, for example, have found that it actually speeds up the heart rates of employees. Research aside, we know how our favorite tunes spice up monotonous exercise, and better yet, can help increase the effectiveness of any movement practice.

Moving to the Music Music-based classes offer fun workout options in most communities and may be beat-driven or free-form. Structured classes, like aerobics or kickboxing, use the steady beats of songs to keep participants thumping and swinging in unison. Free-form classes use the varied tempos in a piece to guide student movements. Often, music will start off slowly; as it quickens, so do movements—and heart rates. For those who have a hard time following the scripted steps of an aerobics or martial arts class, free-form can decrease the frustration factor, facilitating focus on the flow of continuous movement. While most gyms offer aerobics and cardio dance classes, fitness fans may discover other hidden gems in boutique studios. Thinking outside the traditional box, they enroll in classes specializing in the Nia Technique, African dance, Zumba or some other hybrid that works with physiology and anatomy in a broader way. Because the ranges of motion used are often greater than in a typical cardiovascular

workout, such as running or cycling, these alternatives can be a good way to cross-train. Today, more boutique fitness spaces are opening up next to large gyms. Most employ a pay-as-you-go plan, for classes that fit the client’s schedule. This makes it easy to try different styles without a long-term commitment, to find those most suitable and fun.

Collect Favorite Tunes At-home and around-the-neighborhood workout routines benefit from our favorite playlists. To start, make a list of favorite songs—the tunes that get turned way up in the car and spark an inevitable sing-a-long. (Hint: When a well-loved song comes on the radio, write it down.) Tunes that are fun to drive to have the same motivating quality, whether we are sweating away in our living room or at a local fitness facility. For inspiration, fitness experts, celebrities and athletes post online the songs that get them revved up to work out. Visit FitnessMagazine.com/workout/music to jumpstart great musical movements.

The most inexpensive source for customizing a disc of tunes is an online music store like iTunes (see Apple. com/itunes/download). We can arrange them in the desired order and put them on a CD or iPod. We can arrange the songs into 15minute, 30-minute and 60-minute CDs or playlists. Only have a bit of time? Fire up the 15-minute list and don’t stop walking, dancing or lifting weights until the last note has played. Want to ramp up overall fitness? We can note how far we walk in 30 minutes. As we increase the number of walks per month, we should be able to make it farther before the music stops. Once a week, it’s good to move continuously for 60 minutes. That not only helps keep our body healthy; the mental escape of immersion in favorite tunes does wonders for emotional and spiritual health. Biomechanist Katy Santiago has a master’s of science degree and is an expert in physics of the human body. Visit RestorativeExercise.com for corrective exercise programs available on DVD.

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The Meat of the Matter

Eating Livestock Carries Environmental Consequences by Jim Motavalli

sk most Americans what causes global warming, and they’ll point to a coal plant’s smokestack or a car’s tailpipe. But two other images should be granted similar iconic status: the front and rear ends of a cow.   According to a little-known 2006 United Nations (UN) report, “Livestock’s Long Shadow,” livestock is a “major player” in climate change, accounting for 18 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions. That’s more than the worldwide transportation system. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that the American meat industry produced more than 1.4 billion tons of combined wastes in 1997—five tons for every citizen and 130 times the volume of human waste. Methane, a global warming gas 23 times more potent than CO2, comes from many human sources, but livestock account for 37 percent of its total. And waste is just one of meat’s many harmful and far-reaching environmental side effects.

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…livestock is a “major player” in climate change, accounting for 18 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions. That’s more than the worldwide transportation system.

The UN reports that 20 percent of the world’s pastures and rangelands have been degraded through overgrazing, soil compaction and erosion. Meat production leads to deforestation, too—grazing now occupies 70 percent of previously forested land in the Amazon region. Worse, the food grown to feed animals could be feeding more people. For example, livestock eat 90 percent of the U.S. soy crop, 80 percent of our corn and 70 percent of the grain produced in industrial nations. More, livestock are forcing other animals out. With species loss accelerating in a virtual “sixth extinction,” livestock currently account for 20 percent of the animal biomass on the planet. Despite all this, in 2003, the average human ate more than 90 pounds of meat, double the amount 50 years ago. Cultural signals at school, work and church, as well as advertising, continue to reinforce the message that meat is good and necessary for health. Vegetarianism is still depicted as a fringe choice for health faddists. Sadly, environmental organizations today rarely propose vegetarian diets. Even such an enlightened source as the 2005 Worldwatch report, Happier Meals: Rethinking the Global Meat Industry, is careful not to advocate a vegetarian diet, instead listing it among options that include eating less meat, switching to pasture-raised, “humane” meat, and opting for a few non-meat entrées per week. Vegetarianism has become “the elephant in the living room,” industrial nations. More, livestock are forcing other animals out. With species loss accelerating in a virtual “sixth extinction,” livestock currently account for 20 percent of the animal biomass on the planet. Despite all this, in 2003, the average human ate more than 90 pounds of meat, double the amount 50 years ago. Cultural signals at school, work and church, as well as advertising, continue to reinforce the message that meat is good and necessary for health.

Livestock production consumes 8 percent of the world’s water, mainly to irrigate animal feed; causes 55 percent of land erosion and sediment; uses 37 percent of all pesticides; directly or indirectly results in 50 percent of all antibiotic use; and dumps a third of all nitrogen and phosphorous into global freshwater supplies. Vegetarianism is still depicted as a fringe choice for health faddists. Sadly, environmental organizations today rarely propose vegetarian diets. Even such an enlightened source as the 2005 Worldwatch report, Happier Meals: Rethinking the Global Meat Industry, is careful not to advocate a vegetarian diet, instead listing it among options that include eating less meat, switching to pasture-raised, “humane” meat, and opting for a few non-meat entrées per week. Vegetarianism has become “the elephant in the living room,” but even in this food-conscious age, it is not easily made the centerpiece of an activist agenda. Michael Jacobson at the Center for Science in the Public Interest argues that cutting down meat consumption should be a top public health priority. “From an environmental point of view, the less beef people eat the better,” he says, citing the release of methane from livestock and noting the increased risk of colon cancer and heart disease. When supplied such facts, many meat eaters ask, “Where would I get my protein?” According to the latest medical research, a balanced vegetarian diet provides all the protein needed for glowing health—and avoids meat’s high cholesterol and saturated fat. Were humans meant to eat meat, just because our ancestors did? “Nonsense,” says Dr. Milton Mills, a physician with Fairfax Hospital in Virginia and a free clinic activist. “The human gastrointestinal tract features the anatomical modifications consistent with an herbivorous diet.” “The fact that this cornerstone of the American diet aids and abets climate change is an ‘inconvenient truth’ many of us don’t want to face,” remarks Joseph Connelly, publisher of VegNews magazine. He chides Al Gore for not mentioning meat-based diets in his film and giving them only glancing coverage in his book, An Inconvenient Truth. A 2003 Harris Poll found that between 4 and 10 percent of the American people identify themselves as vegetarians. Five years later, Connelly says that number seems to be holding steady. “From a sustainability point of view, what’s really needed is for people to understand the connections between factory farming, meat eating and environmental impacts,” he advises. “That’s the first step.” Jim Motavalli is a freelance environmental writer based in Fairfield, CT. Reach him at JimMotavalli.com. Source: Adapted from E/The Environmental Magazine, at Emagazine.com.

AMMA’S KITCHEN 7633 Reading Road Cincinnati, OH 45237 (513) 821-2021 ammaskitchen.us Amma’s Kitchen (“Mother’s Kitchen” in Hindi) features creative and traditional vegetarian Indian cuisine. Vegan Hot Buffet is prepared every Wednesday.

INDIGO 2053 Dixie Highway 2637 Erie Ave Ft. Mitchell, KY 41011 Cincinnati, OH 45208 (859) 331-4339 (513) 321-9952 myindigogrill.com Indigo is great for the vegetarian that is eating out with someone who is not. Dishes range from a vegetarian foccocia bowl salad to grilled steak with harissa sauce, to shrimp alfredo. Indigo also offers vegan selections. Awesome award winning and build your own salads. Indoor/Outdoor seating is available at both locations. (See ad coupon on page 39.)

MYRA’S DIONYSUS 121 Calhoun St. Cincinnati, OH 45219 (513) 961-1578 myrasrestaurant.com Myra’s Dionysus features Greek food and also offers dishes from around the world. Unique fare such as Aji de Gallina Peru, Mole from Mexico, Flan from Cuba as well as vegetarian and vegan soups offered daily. Intimate, cozy dining atmosphere.

THE PEAPOD CAFÉ 6227 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45213 (513) 351-2460 thepeapodcafe.com The Peapod Café is a local-community oriented café that offers organic and vegetarian foods like salads, wraps, soups, quiches and sweets; fair trade and organic whole leaf teas and organic raw fruit smoothies.

MELT 4165 Hamilton Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45223 (513) 681-6358 meltnorthside.com Melt is an eclectic deli featuring a health-conscious, vegetarian-friendly menu. Melt’s sandwiches are made on preservative-free, vegan bread. And dressings, soups, pesto and hummus are made in-store. All poultry used is antibiotic- and hormone-free. Indoor and outdoor seating is available.

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inspiration

The Iroquois Thanksgiving Address Ohenton Kariwahtekwen (Greetings to the Natural World) Native Americans believe that to be human is a gift and an honor, requiring mindful gratitude. Still spoken at Iroquois ceremonial and governmental gatherings, this Thanksgiving Address dates back more than 1,000 years and elegantly recognizes the many gifts in our lives.

oday we have gathered and we see that the cycles of life continue. We have been given the duty to live in balance and harmony with each other and all living things. So now, we bring our minds together as one as we give greetings and thanks to each other as people.

We are all thankful to our Mother, the Earth, for she gives us all that we need for life. She supports our feet as we walk about upon her. It gives us joy that she continues to care for us as she has from the beginning of time. We give thanks to all the Waters of the world for quenching our thirst and providing us with strength. Water is life. As far as the eye can see, the Plants grow, working many wonders. They sustain many life forms. We give thanks and look forward to seeing Plant life for many generations to come. We send greetings and thanks to all the Animal life in the world. They have many things to teach us. We are honored by them when they give up their lives so we may use their bodies as food for our people. We see them near our homes and in the deep forests. We are glad they are still here and we hope that it will always be so. We are all thankful to the powers we know as the Four Winds. We hear their voices in the moving air as they refresh us and purify the air we breathe. They help us to bring the change of seasons. From the four directions they come, bringing us messages and giving us strength. We now send greetings and thanks to our eldest Brother, the Sun. Each day without fail he travels the sky from east to west, bringing the light of a new day. He is the source of all the fires of life. We give thanks to our oldest Grandmother, the Moon, who lights the night-time sky. She is the leader of woman all over the world, and she governs the movement of the ocean tides. By her changing face we measure time, and it is the Moon who watches over the arrival of children here on Earth. We give thanks to the Stars who are spread across the sky like jewelry. We see them in the night, helping the Moon to light the darkness and bringing dew to the gardens and growing things. When we travel at night, they guide us home. We gather our minds to greet and thank the enlightened Teachers who have come to help throughout the ages. When we forget how to live in harmony, they remind us of the way we were instructed to live as people. Now we turn our thoughts to the gifts of Creation. Everything we need to live a good life is here on this Mother Earth. For all the love that is still around us, we gather our minds together as one and send our choicest words of greetings and thanks to the Creator, or Great Spirit. Now our minds are one. To read the entire address, which has been shortened above, visit NativeVillage.org/Inspiration-/iroquois_thanksgiving_address.htm.

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Children’s Special Places by Kate Reidel

n the overgrown honeysuckle near the apartment building where my family lived, I sometimes snuck off, either to be alone or to share deep-seated secrets with my best friend, Shannon. I was seven years old when I found my special place, and although it wasn’t the only one I had while growing up, it was the first place I remember thinking of as my own. My husband, Nathan, fondly recalls similar memories—his special place was on the farm where he lived, in a wild raspberry patch that was uninhabitable by anyone over three feet tall. A few months ago, we drove to the rural part of Indiana to walk the farm; the raspberry patch was no longer there, and his reaction was one of both disappointment and affectionate remembrance. Places in our childhood affect us on many levels, especially those in the natural world. Through making a special place for themselves, children start to carve out their place in the world, start to nurture a sense of self. This self-discovery is especially heightened around age six, when a child begins to explore farther away from his or her home. The sense of self—the ego—is secluded in these private places, where the child plants roots and begins to understand his or her own connection to other forms of life. During the middle years, from age six to twelve, children are especially sensitive to the calls of the natural world; the need for privacy, independence, and self-sufficiency almost thrusts the young person into a relationship with the world outside. Nature has a lot to offer a child this age; its magnificent diversity, its original state of being (that is, the fact adults didn’t cre-

ate it), its feeling of timelessness, and its role as home for plants and animals are all appealing to children. Authors Gary Paul Nabhan and Stephen Trimble, in their book The Geography of Childhood: Why Children Need Wild Places (Beacon Press), beautifully describe this allure of the natural world to the budding child: “The diversity of creatures astonishes us. The endless forms generated by evolution subconsciously reassure us of our own validity.” Some people even believe that children have a biological tendency to bond with the natural world, proven by the forts, dens, tree houses, and bush houses that children all over the world find and create. These makeshift homes are places away from an adult’s watchful eye for children to claim their identity. As David Sobel says in his book Children’s Special Places: Exploring The Role of Forts, Dens, and Bush Houses in Middle Childhood (Zypher Press), the reason many people believe children of this age are so intrigued by “secret places” is the “uniqueness of finding a place that is ‘just for me’ or that ‘I built myself’ transmutes into a sense of personal uniqueness.” These special places play an integral part of development in middle childhood. Schools, however, rarely offer a curriculum that supports a child’s search for meaning. Most often, our schools teach children that the meaning of life is found in consumption and in the very ability to consume. Environmental curricula encourage children to look at the wild from afar and for a very limited amount of time, a social convention that only reiterates the idea of man against nature. Some people call this tendency biophobia, which essentially describes a fear of nature, an avoidance of all con-

tact with the wild. As society progresses, more and more people are experiencing this severance from nature. Experts argue that biophobia is one of the fundamental reasons for the human addiction to consumption and materialism; our culture is homesick for places. They also suggest that forming a bond with the natural world during the middle years of childhood will fulfill a person through his or her whole life, ending the societal desire to dominate and control the living world. Re-educating ourselves to become conscious of the living systems around us is a simple possible endeavor, and as we reframe our thinking and perceiving, we can naturally offer this gift of knowledge to our children. According to Sobel, one small way we can help is to enable our children to find and create private worlds. We can also work toward encouraging the flourishment of this awareness and freedom in our children’s schools, pressing for change that curricula center on examining the ecosystems which we inhabit and in which we live.

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Choosing to eat a healthy diet can be a challenge, especially when it comes to sorting out the controversies surrounding genetically engineered foods. Genetically Modified Organisms

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orldwide, GMO crops are grown on about 280 million acres, almost entirely in corn and soybeans grown for animal feed, industrial chemicals and plant-based fuels. The main thing to know about GMOs is that they are made by the chemical industry, for the chemical industry, and sold to farmers for weed and pest control. We now eat GMOs in our breakfast cereals and corn chips because in the United States the industrial agriculture system mixes crops from many sources during production and manufacturing. GMOs are now in just about anything made with corn, soy or canola, as well as oil from cottonseed. Most of the meat, eggs and dairy products we eat come from animals fed GMOs. The only fresh GMO food being sold right now is a mushy papaya from Hawaii; the GMO spud was a dud and other fresh GMOs have failed in the marketplace.

How GMOs Came to Market GMOs were developed by large agrochemical multinational corporations like Monsanto, Dow, DuPont, Sygenta and Bayer. These companies are not known for their commitment to public health and environmental safety. They continue to lobby against government regulations and work to undermine the public research system. As a result, they have been able to put GMOs on the market without appropriate health and environmental testing and safety measures. As part of their marketing strategy, the GMO industry also has kept labels off their products in the United States, even though the Center for Food Safety reports that polls repeatedly show that up to 94 percent of Americans want labels on GMO foods. Most other industrial countries label GMOs, and many tightly restrict their testing and use. The industry, made up of corporations, their paid lobbyists and academic allies, claim that GMOs are safe. The industry says they don’t know of any health harm proven to be caused by their products. But their position is not backed by reliable research from independent scientists. There is no government testing; whatever information the government gets from industry is on a voluntary basis.

And there are ethical issues, especially for people with health-based or religious dietary restrictions. Everyone needs to know what’s in their food. But GMOs are unlike anything the world has seen before. They combine genes from different species. For example, genetic engineers have inserted genes from an arctic fish into strawberries, to make them frost tolerant, but not something a vegan would want to eat. Genetic engineering is also known as recombinant DNA technology, because it takes DNA from one organism and combines it with DNA from another organism. It does what nature avoids, crossing the natural boundaries between species. GMOs are new, living organisms, capable of spreading, reproducing and recombining. Their presence is invisible and irreversible.

What We Don’t Know Can Hurt Us The processes used to create GMOs are not precise or predictable. What is precise is the first step, selecting and engineering the DNA to be used. After that, genes are engineered and recombined with bacteria, viruses, and other designer molecules, then often put into a ‘gene gun’ and shot into living cells. The result can create new proteins that might trigger serious allergic

reactions or recombine with other bacteria and viruses to create new pathogens or toxins. The antibiotic resistant marker gene used in the process could render the antibiotics we use to control disease less effective. Reports based on animal studies indicate that both the process and products of genetic engineering are causing problems. Animals fed GMOs exclusively had more false pregnancies and a greater mortality rate than control groups. Researchers also have evidence of impaired blood cell formation, liver

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Food Irradiation

Rotten meat, toxic tomatoes and now what, irradiated spinach? Irradiation is used by the food industry to kill harmful pathogens like E. coli, increase shelf life, kill insects and stop spoilage. Today, ground meat, spices, fresh fruit and vegetables may be irradiated. The process is considered safe and effective by government regulators. Currently, irradiated foods are labeled, except for food sold in institutions and restaurants. But now, the Food and Drug Administration is considering allowing food treated with irradiation to be renamed and sold without labels. Consumer groups question the safety of food irradiation. Natural food markets like Whole Foods have decided not to sell it. Critics say that irradiation can affect the nutritional value of food by destroying antioxidents, or that it could deform bacteria instead of killing it off. Some loss of vitamins and essential fatty

acids occurs in irradiated foods, and there may be formation of dangerous chemicals such as benzene. The process also creates additional hazardous waste, and environmental and worker safety problems. Because the existing food safety inspection system is already weak, layering on another complex technology might not result in better protection. The Center for Food Safety notes that using irradiation does nothing to stop the practices in the field and factories that contaminate food. Worse, its use may result in less incentive to clean up the widespread unsanitary conditions that are the primary cause of food contamination. For related information visit: FoodAndWaterWatch.org/food/foodirradiation and OrganicConsumers.org/irrad/alternatives.cfm; search ‘supermarkets’ at Citizen.org, for a list of groceries that carry irradiated foods.

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Cloning

Cloning raises fundamental issues around the ethics of eating. Cloning is not the same as genetic engineering. Cloning is a reproductive technique that makes a genetically identical copy of a plant or animal, bypassing normal sexual reproduction. Cloning is used along with genetic engineering to reproduce genetically modified organisms. Currently, many animals considered commercially useful are cloned. The question this raises is, even if we can do this, should we? Critics say cloning is unethical, unnecessary and unsafe. “Dolly,” a sheep, was the first cloned farm animal. She lived from 1996 to 2003 and remains a symbol of what can go wrong. The Center for Food Safety reports that, “More than 90 percent of cloning attempts fail, and cloned animals that are born have more health problems and higher mortality rates than sexually reproduced animals.” Carol Tucker Foreman, director of food policy at the Consumer Federation of America, adds that cloned animals have higher rates of birth deformities. Cloning creates untold suffering for animals sacrificed in the process, and the defects in the animals can affect the meat and milk products they produce. Regardless, in September 2008, the FDA approved the sale of meat and milk from cloned animals for human consumption. Since the government does not require that it be labeled as such, consumers will not be able to refuse it at the supermarket. The Center for Food Safety, which has sued the Food and Drug Administration to stop approval of food from cloned animals, summarizes the issue at CenterForFoodSafety.org/pubs/fact%20sheet.pdf and CenterForFoodSafety.org/cloned_animals.cfm. Animal rights, humane organizations and the Union of Concerned Scientists question many aspects of animal cloning. As a starting point, see aavs.org/images/cloningfactsheet.pdf and ucsusa. org/news/press_release/scientists-say-cloning.html.

problems, excessive growths in the digestive tract and adverse immune reactions. One thing is certain—GMOs are an uncontrolled human experiment. A leading pediatric neurologist at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Martha R. Herbert, says: “Today, the vast majority of foods in supermarkets contain genetically modified substances whose effects on our health are unknown. As a medical doctor, I can assure you that no one in the medical profession would attempt to perform experiments on human subjects without their consent. Such conduct is illegal and unethical. Yet, manufacturers of genetically altered foods are exposing us to one of the largest uncontrolled experiments in modern history.” In terms of nutrition, as early as 1992, scientists at the Food and Drug Administration warned that GMOs could cause “undesirable alteration in the level of nutrients” in foods. Later, one study found that GMO soybeans repeatedly sprayed with herbicides had 12 to 14 percent less essential phytonutrient content than conventionally grown soybeans. Here’s why scientists think GMOs are different: when plants are forced to do something as stressful as having to stay alive while being repeatedly sprayed with a lethal herbicide, they make tradeoffs during the growth cycle. One tradeoff might be diminished nutrient content; another might be in the plant’s ability to produce seed, which would affect productivity. More than 8,000 field trials and numerous studies have shown that herbicide-resistant soybeans are 6 to 11 percent less productive than conventional varieties.

The Politics of Food The facts about GMOs reveal that they are not more productive than conventional crops and they are not better for people. Still, many consumers and farmers believe the advertising that says GMOs can feed the world. Unfortunately, the public does not get reliable information about GMOs. That’s because, even before GMOs went on the market, government regulators made a political decision, not one based on science, that they would treat GMO foods the same as natural foods. It also was decided that no new laws would be passed to oversee this industry. This ineffective regulatory system is causing even greater concern now because pending products, such as GMO animals, fish and insects, and plants that are engineered with human genes and pharmaceuticals, are coming on the market or have already contaminated farm fields and the food supply.

“The FDA needs to request that Congress amend the new animal drug law, so that the process is transparent, and it needs to require labeling, so that the public can report any problems they discover with the product.” — Jaydee Hanson, policy analyst on cloning and genetics with the Center for Food Safety, responding to the proposed approval process for genetically engineered (GE) animals

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Public interest groups and independent scientists have documented the problems caused by GMOs, reporting, for instance, that GMOs have increased the use of herbicides, thereby increasing soil and water pollution. Research has shown that GMO insecticidal corn harms monarch butterflies and other beneficial insects. Weeds growing near GMO farms have become ‘superweeds,’ which don’t die when sprayed with weed killers. GMOs have spread their unnatural DNA into forests and grasslands and contaminated the crops grown by organic farmers. Today, even conventional seeds are laden with GMOs, so that farmers who want to plant conventional crops are unintentionally growing GMOs. GMO contamination also has caused serious legal problems for farmers and had an impact on U.S. farm exports. The persistent problems of hunger and poverty in countries around the world are caused by political and economic inequalities. It will take political action, not a techno-fix, to remedy these problems. Farmers need support, but not in the form of patented products like GMOs. International studies show that farmers want easy-to-use tools, locally bred and adapted seed, clean water and healthy soil. The technology that is needed would produce healthy food while protecting the environment and providing a means for farmers to support themselves and their communities. Fortunately, that technology already exists. It’s called organic farming. The good news is that consumers can avoid GMOs by choosing organic foods. By law, certified organic products are not allowed to contain GMOs. Making this choice also

supports sustainable farming and ensures the nutritional quality of food, free of synthetic chemicals. We can support local farmers by buying more fresh food from them. We also can grow food ourselves. Even keeping a pot of herbs or salad greens near a sunny window is a delicious reminder that our food comes from nature, not corporate farm factories. Growing and sharing food builds community relationships and reconnects us to the land. All that is needed to create an economy of abundance are many small acts of generosity. It’s what nature does for us, every day. Claire Hope Cummings is a lawyer, journalist, and expert on agriculture and genetic engineering. She has farmed in California and Vietnam, was an attorney with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for four years, and is the author of the primary source for this article, Uncertain Peril: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Seeds (Beacon Press, 2008.)

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their actions. They are able to integrate their realizations into everything they do, causing less suffering to themselves and others. That is what is missing, an understanding of cause and effect. It is not a matter of being spiritual. It is about having common sense. This common sense view helps to develop young people into compassionate and wise adults, creating great leaders for the future.

His Eminence the 7th Dzogchen Rinpoche

Jigme Losel Wangpo

How can adults shift to become more fully peaceful, kind and intelligent?

Lama in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition by Ellen Mooney

What was family life like where you grew up and what most influenced your behavior and thought? I was born in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, a state of India that borders Tibet. I lived with my father and mother. There were many Lamas, khenpos and monks from Tibet staying with my family who influenced my childhood. At the age of 8 or 9, I began my formal training as a Lama with one of my main tutors. My training would start at 5 a.m. I studied Tibetan texts, writing, spelling, fast reading, ritual and discipline. I received excellent spiritual training and education and learned the importance of continuity. As I grew older, I remember thinking how tough life was. I realized that I had no choice in the direction of my future. I spent most of my time with my teachers and attendants, separated from my parents, so a sense of family life was not there for me. I remember thinking ‘When will I be free from this tough training?’ My teachers told me that if I trained now, I would then naturally have freedom. So, I learned most things completely; still I did not get the freedom I was expecting, but an inner freedom

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began awakening within me. This encouraged me to continue to preserve the rich spiritual heritage of Dzogchen and to dedicate my life to taking care of all sentient beings, which is the path to freedom and enlightenment. What is extraordinary is that, although 400 years old, Dzogchen is perfectly relevant for today, a time rife with turbulence and uncertainty.

What must young people master within, to become peaceful, kind, intelligent adults? The kinds of influences young people have in their lives are very important. I was surrounded by people setting positive examples. I experienced both love and discipline, and the two are equally important. What is required is everyday learning. Young people need to be guided in everyday life, not just in school. Modern education aims at excellence in academic subjects, but not at developing wisdom. Often, what is taught in schools is not practical; students are unable to merge what they have learned into their daily lives. When young people develop an understanding of what is right and wrong, they become more mindful of

We don’t need anything extraordinary, just discipline, continuity and the right influence. These three techniques are antidotes to prevent things from going wrong. Discipline is not about making life difficult, it does not mean to torture or punish oneself. Its aim is to avoid creating harmful results. Discipline, tshül thrim in Tibetan, is to act in the right way, to act with concentration in bringing about awareness in everything we do. Having discipline taught from childhood, in schools and at home, we learn to understand the consequences of our actions in advance. We are then less likely to do something harmful. We live in a world governed by distractions, so that it is hard for us to develop self-discipline naturally. Our mind is tricky and, like a monkey, it is difficult to settle. That is why, in Dzogchen, we train the mind and why we implement structure. Employing this method, we can be brought onto the right path. Two ways of bringing discipline into our lives are by training and by understanding through realization.

Given the current situation in the United States, what could you recommend we do as individuals to improve ourselves and our nation? America is perceived by the western world as a leading nation, and is therefore setting an example of the kind of freedom and success to be desired

What America has introduced, though, is a way of life that relies heavily upon external means to create happiness; a happiness that is impermanent. In this modern world, we all chase dreams of what we think life should be. We take out loans to purchase new homes and cars and then spend our whole life paying off these loans, being robbed of the very thing we were hoping to achieve in the first place: happiness. In my U.S. travels, it has become apparent to me that Americans no longer feel satisfied with this idea of success and have realized that this kind of happiness is fragile and empty. What is missing is the ability to bring about peace and fulfilment from the inner level. Americans are recognizing that they need another plan. To make a good plan, we need wisdom, a wisdom that is born from experience and realization, not just from intellect. The spiritual path can give clarity, confidence and peace. Whichever spiritual path is followed, be it Christian, Buddhist or another, it should at least be a path that is authentic, a path that one can trust. When we have something we can build upon, a

foundation, then we can have stability. Of course, we can still enjoy external things, but it is unwise to rely upon them. With internal stability, we can begin to find peace. We now need to encourage children and teenagers to adopt spirituality in their everyday lives, not in a forceful way, but in a skillful way. This will give them confidence as individuals; society, and the nation on the whole, will benefit.

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Socially Responsible Investing

Reflects Our Values by Brigit Ingram

ome investors prefer to put their money to work in a way more closely aligned with their personal values and social practices. Others are more interested in social change. They all seek to catalyze the shift toward a more economically just and environmentally sustainable world. According to Rachel MacKnight, a spokesperson for the Social Investment Forum (SIF), shareholder activists, who align their personal and social values with their investment decisions, like knowing that their $2.71 trillion is making a positive difference. In 2005, SIF, the only national membership association dedicated to advancing the concept, practice and growth of socially and environmentally responsible investing (SRI), reported that only one out of nine investment dollars in the United States was actively invested in socially screened portfolios. That’s 11 percent of the $25.1 trillion in total assets under management tracked in Nelson Information’s Directory of Investment Managers. From 2005 to 2007, SRI assets increased more than 18 percent, while those of the broader, professionally managed assets increased less than 3 percent. “SRI, which today means sustainable and responsible investing, has its modern roots in the 1960s, a tumultuous decade that escalated sensitivities to issues of social responsibility and accountability,” remarks Steve Schueth, president of First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC. The investment advisory firm specializes in

serving socially conscious individual and institutional investors. Concerns regarding the Vietnam War, civil rights and equality for women in the 1960s, broadened during the 1970s to include labor-management issues and anti-nuclear convictions. “By the 1980s, millions of socially conscious investors, churches, universities, cities and states were focusing investment strategies on pressuring the white minority government of South Africa to dismantle its racist system of apartheid,” says Schueth. Then, when citizens around the world were handed the Bhopal, Chernobyl and Exxon Valdez incidents, “The environment shot to the top of the socially concerned investor’s list. Since then, the climate crisis has awakened investors to opportunities for directing investment capital in other transformative ways.” Peter Mangold, a Smith Barney financial advisor in Boulder, Colorado, appreciates being able to introduce clients to the idea of investing in companies that are attempting to minimize environmental damage or that are developing techniques to improve energy efficiency, recycle industrial wastes and combat global climate change. “Some of my clients like the idea of investing and helping to protect the environment at the same time,” says Mangold. Schueth points out that many socially conscious investors feel a sense of responsibility for the impact their money has in the world. He explains, “They believe that they can make money and also make a meaningful difference by consciously directing investment capital toward enterprises that contribute to a clean and healthy environment, treat people fairly, embrace equal opportunity, produce safe and useful products and support efforts to promote world peace.” Three complementary strategies have proven effective: screening portfolio holdings to avoid corporations with

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“Some of my clients like the idea of investing and helping to protect the environment at the same time.” - Peter Mangold, Smith Barney poor records on social and environmental issues; shareholder advocacy efforts to positively influence corporate behavior; and community investing that directs capital to people in low income communities, who have difficulty accessing funding through conventional channels. Socially responsible investors can choose their preferred approach and level of involvement. Elle Gulsoy, a resident of Fairfax, Virginia, is an economist and socially responsible investor through EquityBuild, Inc., a real estate investment advisory organization that collaborates with small local banks with deep roots in their communities. Says Gulsoy, “I’m a mother who is feeling very good about the double bottom outcome of my investments. Ultimately, my ventures translate into beautiful, affordable rental homes, available to low-income single mothers, via government subsidies. It makes me feel good to know that mothers like me, who are struggling to work and raise their children, are having a better life because of my investments.” Peter Krull, founder of Krull &

Company notes, “SRI is strong because people are working together. Whether you have one thousand or one million dollars invested, you are effecting change.” Dan Smith, editor of Valley Business FRONT in Roanoke, Virginia, is one of Krull’s clients. As Smith remarks, “I like knowing that my money is not being used to support government troops in Darfur, heedless drilling, flavored cigarettes for kids or Nikes built by 10-year old children. Some peace comes in knowing that my investments are supporting what will be of value to humankind and, perhaps, to me.” For information on SIF, visit SocialInvest.org or call 202-872-5361. For information on First Affirmative Financial Network, visit FirstAffirmative.com. For information on Krull & Company, visit KrullandCompany.com. For information on EquityBuild, visit EquityBuild.com.

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Usui Reiki I & II Classes – 9am-5pm. Training and attunement to the energy of the 1st and 2nd levels of this hands-on healing system. No experience required for Level I. Participants may attend one or both days. 8 contact hours each day for nurses and massage therapists. Level I $135 on the 1st; Level II $185 on the 2nd. JoAnn Utley at Synergy Holistic Health Center. 7413 US 42 Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859525-5000 or SynergyHolisticHealth.com. Rain Barrels – 10-11:30am. Rain barrels are an eco-friendly way to collect rain to water your garden. Make one as a gift for the holidays, or get a jump on one for next spring. $5/donation. 2715 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981 x 18. Family ArtVentures – 1pm. Meet in front lobby. Tours feature touchable objects and hands-on art stops led by specially trained docents. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-2787 or CincinnatiArtMuseum.com. Wine Tasting – 1-3pm. 2005 Bordeaux. $30. Reservations required. Jungle Jim’s International Market. 5440 Dixie Highway. Fairfield, OH. 513-674-6000 x 7 or JungleJims.com.

sundAy, november 2

Pink Fest 2008: Shopping for the Cure – 10am-4pm. Pink Fest raises breast cancer awareness through more than 85 vendors and over 150 raffle prizes. The first 100 guests receive a goodie bag filled with free samples, coupons, special offers, products and more. All money received will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. Venue held at 74 Donald Dr, Fairfield, OH. CincyPinkFest.com.

Harvest Dinner – 12:15pm. Come celebrate the season with friends old and new as Richwood kicks off its 175th Anniversary year. Immediately following service. Richwood Presbyterian Church. 1070 Richwood Rd, Boone County, KY. 859-485-7200 or RichwoodChurch.com. All Saints/All Souls Celebration – 5:30pm. Grailville’s fall potluck and holy day observance, concluding with a hayride and prayer of loving remembrance at the Grailville Cemetery. Potluck contribution and donation requested. 932 O’Bannonville, Rd Loveland, OH. 513-683-2340 or Grailville.org.

Political Art Show – 8pm-1am. Hand-painted signs by Tom Lohre. Republican National Convention protest images by Mark Cowgill. Bed sheets painted with political messages by Neil Kenner. Sitwell’s. 324 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-281-7487.

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Fall Into Art – 9am-6pm. Collection of artwork from Cincinnati artists. Maple Knoll Village. 11100 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH. 513-782-2400.

55 Plus Ice Cream Social – 12pm. Senior Lounge. Meet and make friends while enjoying ice cream and toppings. Ages 55 and up. Fairfield Community Arts Center. 411 Wessel Dr, Fairfield, OH. 513-867-5348 or FairField-City.org. How Greater Cincinnati Coped With The Great Depression – 12-3pm. Exhibit includes local activities of Civilian Conservation Camp at Bethel, Works Projects Administration and Federal Arts Project. Free with admission, $1. Delhi Historical Society Farmhouse Museum. 468 Anderson Ferry Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-451-4313 or DelhiHistoricalSociety.org.

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Insider/Outsider: Alternative Views of America – 1-5pm. Paintings, drawings and sculpture by Richard Fritch, Sandra Small, Towhey and others. Sandra Small Gallery. 124 W. Pike St Covington, KY. 859-291-2345.

Girls Night Out Decorating Class – 6:30-8pm. Registration required. Holiday Decorating. Includes refreshments, discounts. $35. Agricola Redesign. 8 Village Square, Glendale, OH. 513-771-3927 or AgricolaRedesign.com.

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Bird Seed Sale – 10am-5pm. Nature Shop. Includes black oil, safflower and thistle seeds, bluebird nuggets, no-mess mix, peanuts, suet and feeders. Some locally grown seeds. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd Milford, OH. 513831-1711 or CincyNature.org.

Seniors Taking Action – 2pm. Local, state and government speakers present various topics. Fairfield Community Arts Center. 411 Wessel Dr, Fairfield, OH. 513-896-8407 or Fairfield-City.org.

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Kentucky Field Herpetology – 7-9pm. The Greater Cincinnati Herpetological Society (GCHS) welcomes everyone to its monthly meeting and a talk about Kentucky Field Herpetology. Light refreshments will be served. Free. Rowe Woods’ auditorium. 4949 Tealtown Rd, Milford, OH. 513831-1711 x 125 or CincyHerps.com.

for the entire weekend or Friday night only. Cost: Weekend: $195, lunch provided: Friday Night: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Mind The Gap Wellness Center. 3345 Whitfield Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Reservations recommended. 513-281-MIND, email: info@MindTheGapWellness.com or MindTheGapWellness.com/Andrew_Harvey.html.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Baby Yoga – 10:30-11:15am. Includes baby in yoga practice. Ages 24 months and under; best for babies 8 weeks-crawling. $14, first week free. YogahOMe Oakley. 3215 Brotherton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513871-9642 or YogaHome.net.

What’s in a Name? – 1:30-3:30pm. The meaning and origin of plant names. Common and scientific names can be fun and interesting when we know the stories behind them. Register in advance. Boone County Coop Extension Services. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. 859-586-6101 or Ca.Uky.Edu/ Boone.

Whole In My Heart: Military Support – 7pm. Downstairs. For military and families coping with stress and PTSD. Today’s military family and friends of the military, faces a lifestyle that is comprised of frequent deployments, which results in increased family separations. This often proves to be a stressful challenge for military families/friends. This group is dedicated to the people that are dealing with the unique challenges of distance and military-related stress. Free. Union Township Civic Center. 4350 Aicholtz Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-722-2139.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Healthy Holiday Cooking and the Healing effects of Foods – 10am. The Cole Center for Healing. Innovative Therapies for Body & Mind. 11974 Lebanon Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-563-4321.

Igniting the Heart: Changing Our Lives, Changing Our Planet – 7-9pm. Journey with Andrew Harvey on an exciting exploration of Rumi, Developing Inner Strength, and Sacred Activism. Mr. Harvey is a renowned Oxford scholar, the author of 30 books that explore mystical traditions, and the Founder of the Institute of Sacred Activism. Come for the entire weekend or Friday night only. Cost: Weekend: $195, lunch provided: Friday Night: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Mind The Gap Wellness Center. 3345 Whitfield Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Reservations recommended. 513-281-MIND, email: info@MindTheGapWellness.com or MindTheGapWellness.com/Andrew_Harvey.html.

Steel Magnolias – 8pm. Classic comedy-drama. $10 / $8 (seniors & students). Milford Theatre Guilde. Mulberry Elementary School, 5950 Buckwheat Rd, Milford, OH. Order tickets 513-575-9351 or MilfordTheatreGuilde.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Second Saturdays at Rowe Woods – 8am-3pm. Enjoy a variety of activities including make-and-take crafts, guest speakers, theme hikes. Free. Cincinnati Nature Center. 4949 Tealtown Rd, Milford, OH. 513-831-1711 or CincyNature.org. Arthritis Expo – 9am – 2pm. The Arthritis Expo is a free and accessible event where arthritis patients, caretakers and health care providers can get the latest information on the disease. Free. Northern

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Kentucky Native Plant Series: Rare Plant Conservation – 9am – 4pm. This course will focus on understanding issues relating to rare plants, especially their distribution and biology in Kentucky with special focus on northern Kentucky. Principles of plant conservation and the philosophical differences in approaches to plant protection will be discussed. Practical guides to management and access to resources will be explored. This course is designed for the amateur naturalist or plant enthusiast. This is a one-day class with a one-hour lunch break. Register in advance. $59. NKU Highland Heights Campus, Natural Science 168. 859-572-5600.

Igniting the Heart: Changing Our Lives, Changing Our Planet – 10am-4pm. Journey with Andrew Harvey on an exciting exploration of Rumi, Developing Inner Strength, and Sacred Activism. Mr. Harvey is a renowned Oxford scholar, the author of 30 books that explore mystical traditions, and the Founder of the Institute of Sacred Activism. Come for the entire weekend or Friday night only. Cost: Weekend: $195, lunch provided: Friday Night: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Mind The Gap Wellness Center. 3345 Whitfield Ave, Cincinnati, OH. Reservations recommended. 513-281-MIND, email: info@MindTheGapWellness.com or MindTheGapWellness.com/Andrew_Harvey.html. Create Herbal Bath and Body Products – 10am12:30pm. Back by popular request. Sue Trusty, Horticulturist, draws upon years of experience as owner of an herb farm to share recipes for creating several herbal bath and beauty products. Participants will make and take home 6 “gifts-from-the-heart” ready for holiday giving. Class size limited to 20 participants. $25. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH (across from the old Bethesda Oak Hospital). We are located on the grounds of the Hauck Botanic Garden, on Reading between Oak and Taft. CivicGardenCenter.org.

WildOnes Cincinnati program and annual meeting – 11am. Director of Lloyd Library Maggie Heran presents the history and collections of Cincinnati’s unique relationship with plant based medicines. Potluck lunch and annual meeting. Everyone welcome. Free. Lloyd Library. 917 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH. CincinnatiBirds.com/WildOnes.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Igniting the Heart: Changing Our Lives, Changing Our Planet – 10am-12pm. Journey with Andrew Harvey on an exciting exploration of Rumi, Developing Inner Strength, and Sacred Activism. Mr. Harvey is a renowned Oxford scholar, the author of 30 books that explore mystical traditions, and the Founder of the Institute of Sacred Activism. Come

China Design Now – 11am-5pm. Exhibit explores recent explosion of new design in China. $8, $6 seniors and students, $4 ages 6-17, free members and ages 5 and under. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-2787 or CincinnatiArtMuseum.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Amish Culture – 6:30-9pm. Join Kevin Williams, editor of The Amish Cook, as he shares insight to the Amish way of life. Register in advance. Boone County Coop Extension Services. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. 859-586-6101 or Ca.Uky.Edu/ Boone.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Spooky Night Bike – 6pm and 7:30pm. Ride around 7.8 mile Shaker Trace Trail. Refreshments by fire after ride. Safe costumes optional. Ages 10 and up. Miami Whitewater Forest. 9001 Mount Hope Rd, Harrison, OH. 513-521-7275 or GreatParks.org.

Pajama Story Time – 7pm. Ages 3 and up. Newport Branch Library. 901 E. Sixth St, Newport, KY. 859572-5035 or CC-PL.org. The Wizard of Oz – 8pm. Musical for all ages. Aronoff Center, Procter & Gamble Hall. 650 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-241-7469 or BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Nourishing Traditions – 12-1pm. Introduction to nutrient-dense foods, food raised on organic community-based farms and the important role of “healthy fats”. Including basic food preparation techniques. $5/donation. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH. RSVP 513-221-0981 x 18.

Buddhist Reflections on the Planetary Crisis – 7pm. A lecture by David Loy Besl Professor, Ethics/ Religion and Society. Free. To learn more about the E/RS program and this lecture series, contact Gallagher Student Center Theater-Xavier University. Kathleen Smythe at 513-745-3279 or Elizabeth Groppe at 513-745-3734.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Berry Basics – 6:30pm. Learn new ways of serving berries, especially Kentucky grown berries. Increasing the consumption of fruits is one way to improve personal nutrition. There will be new recipes to encourage participants to try different berries. Register in advance. Boone County Coop Extension Services. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. 859-586-6101 or Ca.Uky.Edu/Boone. Meditainment – 7-8pm. As the Holiday season approaches, why not start in a relaxed state of mind? Join us for guided meditation under the stars at Drake Planetarium for a time to relax and rejuvenate with our Meditainment specialists. $9 adults, $6 children under 12 in advance, $12 & $8 at the door.

Drake Planetarium. 2020 Sherman Ave, Norwood, OH. Reservations recommended. 513-396-5578, email: PBowers@DrakePlanetarium.org or DrakePlanetarium.org.

Full Moon Walk – 7:30-9pm. Hike under the full moon and enjoy seasonal natural history readings. Listen to the sounds of the night and observe objects in the night sky. Hike is approximately 2 miles on moderate terrain. Wear good walking shoes. May get wet, participants usually have to cross a stream. Flashlights are optional. Please no children under the age of 8. In consideration of all participants, no dogs. Pre-registration is required. $5. Free for members. Long Branch Farm and Trails. Beaver Moon. Meet in the “Group Parking Lot” on Gaynor Rd (farmyard side across from iron gates). 513-9654246 or CincyNature.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Make your own pottery – 6-8pm. Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres. Learn how to make pottery on the wheel. $30. Funke Fired Arts. 3130 Wasson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-871-2529 or FunkeFiredArts. com. Shamanic Breathwork w/Jane Fridy and Gary Matthews – 6-10pm. November 14-16. Oz Farm Sanctuary. Goshen, OH. E-mail: Gary@ShamanicCounselor.com, 513-722-1917 or ShamanicCounselor.com.

Fungal Movement: The Microscopic Circus – 7:30pm. Few scientists are aware of the extraordinary range of movements accomplished by fungi. The speed of these biophysical processes ranges from the slow extension of hyphae accompanying the penetration of plant tissues, to blisteringly fast mechanisms of spore discharge. Current research in the Money lab is concerned with spore discharge in basidiomycete and ascomycete fungi: How do these mechanisms work and how might they have evolved? Dr. Money’s experimental approaches include the use of ultra high speed digital video to capture images of spore motion, which he’ll share with us, along with other utterly new ways to understand these amazing organisms. Lecture Program, Avon Woods Nature Center. 4235 Paddock Rd, Cincinnati, OH. CincyWildFlower.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Usui Reiki Master Teacher IIIb Training – 9am5pm. Final level of Usui Reiki, attunement to 2 powerful Tibetan symbols. Learn how to initiate others into all levels of Usui Reiki. Class includes lecture, demonstration & practice.16 contact hours for nurses. $600. JoAnn Utley at Synergy Holistic Health Center. 7413 US 42 Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859525-5000 or SynergyHolisticHealth.com.

Silk Scarf Painting – 10am-1pm. Learn silk painting on scarf sized pieces. Make one for yourself and one as a gift. $25, two scarves. Class size is limited to 20 participants. 2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH (across from the old Bethesda Oak Hospital). We are located on the grounds of the Hauck Botanic Garden, on Reading between Oak and Taft. CivicGardenCenter.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16

MarsQuest Planetarium Show – 2pm. The program features striking images of Mars, as seen in

the night sky through binoculars and telescopes, and from our Mars explorations. Learn recent information from the Mars landers. Program narrated by Patrick Stewart, Captain Jean-Luc Picard of Star Trek. $6 in advance, $7 at the door. Drake Planetarium. 2020 Sherman Ave, Norwood, OH. Reservations recommended. 513-396-5578, email: PBowers@ DrakePlanetarium.org or DrakePlanetarium.org.

Wine Tasting – 1-6pm. $5. StoneBrook Winery. 6570 Vineyard Ln, Camp Springs, KY. 859-6350111 or StoneBrookWinery.com. Jazz Alive! Series – 3pm. $12, $10 seniors and students. MAQ5 featuring Mario Abney. Fairfield Community Arts Center. 411 Wessel Dr, Fairfield, OH. 513-867-5348 or FairField-City.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17

Job Search Seminar – 1-3pm. Free. Registration required. Consultants teach on topics to help with job search. Participants share leads and resumes. Family Life Center. 703 Compton Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-931-5777. Talk-Act-Listen-Konnect – 6:30-8pm. T.A.L.K. is a weekly program focused on what it means to be a woman today. Weekly participation not mandatory. The Women’s Connection Learning Center. 4022 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513471-4673 x 17 or TheWomensConnection.org . Caring for the Caregiver – 6:30-8pm. Reservations required. Learn to identify key factors in care giver burnout. $30 two people; $20. The MindSpa. 233 E. Fourth St, Newport, KY. 859-261-9000 or CincyMindSpa.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War – 11am. Exhibit about 16th President and decisions he confronted. $12, $10 ages 60 and up, $8 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and under. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. 50 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH. 513-333-7500 or Freedomcenter. org.

Natural Holiday Decorations – 1pm. Forget plastic decorations. Use your landscaping to create decorations for the holidays. Register in advance. Boone County Coop Extension Services. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. 859-586-6101 or Ca.Uky.Edu/Boone. Voyage Through the Universe – 7-9pm. Take an imaginary tour through our universe. UC Communiversity adult education class. Registration

required. $18. Cincinnati Observatory Center. 3489 Observatory Pl, Cincinnati, OH. 513-556-6932 or UC.Edu/AceCincinnatiObservatory.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Blues Jam – 6pm. Mahogany’s Coffee House and Bar. 3715 Winston Ave, Covington, KY. 859-2611029 or MahoganysLive.com.

Choreographed Ballroom Dancing – 7pm. Introduction to waltz, two-step, cha cha and more. Smooth soled shoes required. Free, donations accepted. Parky’s Farm Hayloft Barn. 10073 Daly Rd, Cincinnati, OH. Southwestern Ohio/Northern Kentucky Square Dancers Federation 513-9292427 or SO-NKYSDF.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Being & Living in the NOW – 6:30 – 9pm. Participants learn how to tune in to the NOW & their inner body to increase health & emotional well being, slow aging, improve their immune system & much more. Exercises to increase awareness level & ability to be in own body rather than mind. Registration required. $35. JoAnn Utley at Synergy Holistic Health Center. 7413 US 42 Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000 or SynergyHolisticHealth.com. MarsQuest Planetarium Show – 7pm. The program features striking images of Mars, as seen in the night sky through binoculars and telescopes, and from our Mars explorations. Learn recent information from the Mars landers. Program narrated by Patrick Stewart, Captain Jean-Luc Picard of Star Trek. $6 in advance, $7 at the door. Drake Planetarium. 2020 Sherman Ave, Norwood, OH. Reservations recommended. 513-396-5578, email: PBowers@DrakePlanetarium.org or DrakePlanetarium.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21

Immune Support During the Cold/Flu Season – 10am. The Cole Center for Healing. Therapies for Body & Mind. 11974 Lebanon Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-563-4321.

Friday Food Fun Group – 10-11:30am. Learn and share ideas about food, nutrition, kitchen equipment and gadgets, cooking and baking techniques and more. Boone County Office, 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. RSVP 859-586-6101 or Ces. Ca.Uky.Edu/Boone.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22

The Way of the Shaman: Basic Workshop – Twoday experiential workshop focusing on the shamanic journey, the spirit voyage the shaman undertakes to find allies in the spirit world to help others or him/ herself. We will use the drum to enter the Shamanic state of consciousness, practice rock divination and use movement to connect to spirits. Pre-registration required. 6236 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, OH. Dana Robinson DanaCougar@GoEaston.net.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24

Subtle Grace and Beauty from Within – 8am-6pm. Paintings by Ursula Brenner and glass forms by Michelle Madge. YWCA Women’s Art Gallery.

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Objects of Desire – 10am-5:30pm. Painting, sculpture and jewelry. Miller Gallery 27.15 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-871-4420 or MillerGallery.com. An Old Fashioned Holiday – 10am-5pm. Norman Rockwell painting in bloom. Free. Donations accepted. Krohn Conservatory. 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-421-5707.

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New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music – 10am-5pm. Exhibit dedicated to broad range of musical styles and traditions that has grown from American classic folk tradition. $7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 children ages 3-17; free ages 2 and under. Behringer-Crawford Museum. 1600 Montague Rd, Covington, KY. 859-491-4003 or BCMuseum.org. Clutterbugs United – 10-11:30am. Monthly group meeting educating attendees about how clutter affects many aspects of life. Set personal goals and discover tips for controlling clutter and organizing life. Call for more information. Register in advance. Boone County Coop Extension Services. 6028 Camp Ernst Rd, Burlington, KY. 859-586-6101 or Ca.Uky.Edu/Boone.

Cincinnati Public Schools Painting Collection – 11am-5pm. Works from the collection of Cincinnati Public Schools. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH. 513-721-2787 or CincinnatiArtMuseum.com.

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Making Magic: Cincinnati’s Frisch Marionettes – 9am-9pm. Behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a marionette. Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Main Library. 800 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-369-6900 or CincinnatiLibrary.org. Holiday Toy Trains – 10am-5pm. More than 200 feet of track with interactive layout. $7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 children ages 3-17; free ages 2 and under. Behringer-Crawford Museum. 1600 Montague Rd, Covington, KY. 859-491-4003 or BCMuseum.org.

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Thanksgiving Day Buffet – 11am-4pm. Reservations required. Forum Grill. Includes traditional favorites, brunch items, seafood, roast pork, beef, dessert, coffee and more. $27.95, $25.95 ages 65 and up; $16.95 ages 6-12. Vernon Manor Hotel. 400 Oak St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-487-5256 or VernonManorHotel.com.

Thanksgiving Day – 11am-5pm. Reservations required. Orchids at Palm Court. Buffet. Traditional favorites, 20-foot dessert display. Music. $42.95, $32.95 ages 65 and up, $18.95 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and under. Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. 35 W. Fifth St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-421-9100 or Hilton.com. Students Making Art Club – 3-6pm. After school program in pottery, painting, woodworking, edible art, youthful yoga, theater and more. Includes snacks, field trips, homework and free time. Bus service may be available. Grades K-6. $45, $40 resident. $80 deposit and registration required. Fairfield Community Arts Center. 411 Wessel Dr, Fairfield, OH. 513-867-5348.

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Holiday Laser Show – 7-8pm. November 28, 20 and 30. Looking for something special to do over the Thanksgiving weekend? Bring the entire family to Drake Planetarium for our unique Holiday Laser show. Enjoy a dazzling laser light display set to many of your Holiday favorites, both old and new. Featuring Mariah Carey, Bing Crosby, Randy Travis and many more. Drake Planetarium. 2020 Sherman Ave, Norwood, OH. Reservations recommended. 513-396-5578, email: PBowers@DrakePlanetarium. org or DrakePlanetarium.org.

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Wine Tasting – 1-3pm. Tuscany wines. $30. Reservations required. Jungle Jim’s International Market. 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, OH. 513-674-6000 x 7 or JungleJims.com. Gingerbread City Display – Midnight. Downtown buildings recreated in gingerbread. Free. Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. 35 W. Fifth St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-421-9100 or Hilton.com.

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Niederman’s Christmas Farm – 5:30-10pm. Display, hot cocoa and cookies. Path wheelchair and stroller accessible. All ages. Free, donations accepted. Niederman Family Farm. 5110 Lesourdsville-West Chester Rd, Hamilton, OH. 513-779-6184.

A Very Merry Unauthorized Children’s Scientology Pageant – 8pm. $12. Know Theatre of Cincinnati. 1120 Jackson St, Cincinnati, OH. 513-300-5669 or KnowTheatre.com.

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ongoingcalendar Springs, KY. Call Steven Franzreb at 513-574-9060. Lifepath-2001.com RockQuest Climbing Center – 12:30–10pm. Open Tues-Sun. Enjoy the exhilaration of rock climbing. Nearly 20,000 square feet of climbing walls suited to fit every skill level. $14. 513-773-0123 or RockQuest.com.

Holiday in Lights 2008 – November 21 through December 31. Holiday in Lights, presented by the Alleen Company, is an established Cincinnati Holiday tradition now in its 16th year. It is an outdoor light display at Sharon Woods viewed by patrons from the comfort of their own vehicle. Built over a mile of wooded roadway, the display of fantastic seasonal color adorns hundreds of trees as well as more than 120 moving and standing holiday themed figures depicting everything from Santa Claus and his elves to Godzilla. Sharon Woods. St. Rt. 42, Sharonville, OH. 513-769-0393 or HolidayInLights.com.

PNC Festival of Lights: Cincinnati Zoo – November 28 through January 4. Festival of

Lights has become the region’s largest and most anticipated holiday event. This event boasts 2.5 million lights. New this year, guests can experience the dazzle nightly. The special holiday entertainment, carolers, children’s activities, reindeer, train rides and seasonal fare have made this event one of the tristate’s most cherished family traditions. Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. 3400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH. 800-94HIPPO or CincinnatiZoo.org.

Shamanic Healing w/Gary Matthews – 10:30am. Learn about and experience Shamanic Realms. For regular and new participants alike. November 2, Gay Purpura, “Opening Your Heart”; November 9, Ron Esposito, “The Enlightened Relationship with One’s Self”; November16, Joyce and Tom DeVoge, To Be Announced; November 23, To Be Announced; November 30, Thanksgiving Break, no session. Vernon Manor Hotel, 400 Oak St, Cincinnati, OH. Second floor - Belvedere Business Center - (left off the elevator) - in the Windsor Room. Gary@ShamanicCounselor.com, 513-722-1917 or ShamanicCounselor.com. Meditation – 8am. Hamilton Zen Center. First-time visitor will be provided with some basic instruction on the meditation forms we use: sitting, walking, bowing and chanting. Please arrive 10 minutes early, since we lock the doors to maintain privacy and security promptly at the start times. Dress is casual and comfortable. 114 Main St, Hamilton, OH. HamiltonZenCenter.com.

Tai Chi – 1:45-3pm. Tai-Chi translated as the ‘Supreme Ultimate Force’ is best thought of as a moving form of yoga and meditation, and consists of a sequence of movements. Many of these movements are originally derived from the martial arts, but performed in Tai Chi they are slow, soft and graceful motions with smooth and even transitions done as a meditative exercise for the body and mind. Lifepath Center. 734 Brom-Cres Rd, Crescent

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Sunday Dances – 7-10pm. General dancing. $5/ person. A-Marika Dance Company. 10831 Sharondale Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-769-0409 or A-Marika.com. The Spiritual Path of Narcotics Anonymous – 7pm. A support group for recovering addicts. Grailville. 932 O’Bannonville Rd, Loveland, OH. 513-631-3671.

Walk Club – 8:30am. Through November. Ages 50+ walking club. Volunteer-led walk to reduce stress, increase energy, and make new friends. Vehicle permit required. Free. Hamilton County Park District. For details on park locations visit GreatParks.org.

Senior Yoga/Toning Classes – 9:30am. Nov 3, 10, 17, 24. Gentle chair-based yoga (no need to get down on floor) and simple toning exercises to keep bones and muscles strong and manage stress. Drop in any time. Free. Walton Senior Center. 44 N. Main Street, Walton, KY. 859-485-1238 or RadiantFitness.com.

Kundalini Yoga w/Catherine Skyrm – 10am. $60/6 wks. Florence, KY. 859-384-4476 or CSkyrm@Fuse.net.

Taijiquan – 5:45-7pm. Mondays and Wednesdays. Taoist Tai Chi SocietyTM internal arts and methods are beneficial for all ages. The slow, natural movements can promote: Health Improvements, Relaxation and Stress Reduction, Concentration and Meditation and Improved Balance. The first class will include a free demonstration and Q & A. Oakley Community Center. 3882 Paxton Ave, Cincinnati, OH (near Biggs in Hyde Park Plaza). 513-981-7940 or Taoist.org. Ashtanga Yoga w/ Terry Breadon – 7-8:15pm. Every Monday. $10 drop-in, no contract. Serenity Now. 8761 U.S. Highway 42, Suite B, Union, KY. 859-647-7780 or SerenityNow8761.com.

World Peace Diet – 7:30pm. Try vegan recipes each week; then discuss making changes in eating habits through “The World Peace Diet” by Will Tu. $99. Registration required, available online. Gratitude In Motion Studio. 268 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH. 513-556-6932 or UC.edu. Personal & Spiritual Growth Class – 7:30pm. Every Monday. $10 per class. Colleen Kerns 513503-6593.

Kundalini Yoga w/Catherine Skyrm – 9:30am. Baker Hunt, Covington KY. 859-384-4476 or CSkyrm@Fuse.net.

StrollerFit – 9:30–10:30am. Through December. Cross training workout for moms with babies in strollers. $35/month. Turfway Park, Florence, KY. StrollerFit.com.

Tai Chi – 2-3pm. Tai Chi for Better Health. Six classes for $60. Synergy Holistic Health Center. 7413 US 42 Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000 or SynergyHolisticHealth.com.

Yoga Flow - 7-8:30pm. Every Tuesday. Open to Non-Members. $11 per class when you buy a 6 week series and $13 for a drop-in class. Mercy HealthPlex. Vital Sensations. 513-474-6608 or VitalSensations.com.

East Side Sangha – 7pm. A sitting and walking meditation in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Grailville, 932 O’Bannonville Rd, Loveland, OH. 513-943-9230. Kundalini Yoga w/Catherine Skyrm – 7pm. Florence, KY. 859-384-4476 or CSkyrm@Fuse.net.

Belly Dance Cardio Class – 7pm. Nov 11, 18, 25. Two left feet? No problem. We’ll shake and shimmy off the pounds and the stress. You’ll have so much fun you won’t realize that you are exercising. $12/ session. Richwood Presbyterian Church, 1070 Richwood Road, Boone County, KY. 859-485-1238 or RadiantFitness.com.

Walk Club – 8:30am. See Monday for details. GreatParks.org. Comunity Yoga Classes – 9am. Nov 5, 12, 26. Bring a mat and drop in. No yoga experience necessary. Free. Richwood Presbyterian Church, 1070 Richwood Rd, Boone County, KY. 859-485-1238 or RadiantFitness.com.

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Introduction to Acupuncture – 10am. The Cole Center for Healing. Innovative Therapies for Body & Mind. 11974 Lebanon Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-563-4321.

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The Bridging Course, Intro to Biodynamic Cranial Touch. 4 days – 9am-6pm. December 4-7. Each day. Open to beginners, advanced, and sincerely interested. In this bodywork we create a sacred space through meditation, stillness, expanding heart awareness, & tonally matched hand contacts; leading directly to improved health & powerful encounters with primary respiration of the Breath of Life. 32 CEU’s for massage therapists. $650. Advanced registration required. Mary Ellen Moore & Mimi Tagher at Synergy Holistic Health Center. 7413 US 42 Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000 or SynergyHolisticHealth.com.

Yoga Basics – 9:30-11am. Every Wednesday. $66 for 6 class sessions or $13 for each drop-in class. Loveland Historical Society Museum. 201 Riverside Dr, Loveland, OH. Vital Sensations 513-474-6608

Kripalu Yoga w/ Marquetta Gunderson – 9:3010:45am & 6:15-7:30pm. Every Thursday. $10 drop-in, no contract. Serenity Now. 8761 U.S. Highway 42, Suite C, Union, KY. 859-647-7780 or SerenityNow8761.com. Yoga Classes – 9:30-11am. Yoga with Phoenix. Kula Center. Newport, KY. 859-341-9642.

Yoga For Everyone – 6:30-7:45pm. Yoga for all ages with Linda Healey, M.S., RYT. Beginner through experienced. $10. Mount Washington Recreation Center, Cincinnati, OH. 513-236-5187. Synergy Holistic Health Center – 6:30-8pm. Talks, classes and demos on complementary and alternative medicine. Free. Call or check the website for topics, dates and presenters. 7413 US 42 Ste 3, Florence, KY. 859-525-5000 or SynergyHolisticHealth.com. Salsa Dancing – 8:30pm. Salsa Dancing instructed by Jeff Cole from Steppin Out Dance Studio. $3/ person. The Argentine Bean Bistro and Wine Bar. 2875 Town Center Blvd, Crestview Hills, KY. 859426-1042 or ArgentineBean.net.

Walk Club – 8:30am. See Monday for details. GreatParks.org.

StrollerFit – 9:30–10:30am. See Tuesday for details. StrollerFit.com.

Yoga for Lunch – 12-1pm. Every Friday. $10 per class. Integration Studio at 431 Ohio Pike #164 or #165, Cincinnati, OH. Call Tracy Jo at 310-9029 for more information.

Friday’s 5 after 5 – 5-7pm. 5 wines and 5 foods for $5. Whole Foods Market. 2693 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-531-8015 or WholeFoodsMarket.com.

Cittamani Tara Meditation Practice – 7pm. Chanting practice done in Tibetan. An English translation is available for participants. GSL Monastery, 3046 Pavlova Dr, Cincinnati. 513-385-7116. Tai Chi/Massage – Tai Chi and massage therapy are free. Contact for transportation information to and from the center. Massage provided by Massage on Main Day Spa. Walton Senior Center. 44 North Main St, Walton, KY. 859-485-7611.

Tantra Yoga Classes – Sponsored by the CITA Association are held the second Friday of every month. $10 per person. Integration Studio at 431 Ohio Pike #164 or #165 Cincinnati, OH. Call Dave at 383-7697 for more information.

classifieds Funke Functionals – 10-12pm. Create fun and functional usable pottery with flair, such as mugs, soap dishes, waste baskets, picture frames, toothbrush holders, and much more. Each week is different. No reservations required. All sessions include clay and studio time, as well as glazing and firing of work. $20/person. Funke Fired Arts, 3130 Wasson Rd, Cincinnati, OH. 513-871-2529 or FunkeFiredArts.com.

Fibro Hope Support Group – 1-3pm. First Saturday each month. A healing, positive and supportive environment for former and current patients of fibromyalgia. If you are unable to make the meeting please visit our website for details about our Online Support Group. There will be a guest speaker and refreshments at each meeting. Dinn Chiropractic, 284 Main St, Florence, KY. Groups coming soon to Cincinnati, and online. Contact Leah McCullough Info@FibroHopeSupport.org. 859-380-9737 or FibroHopeSupport.org.

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Savor the Flavors of Whole Foods Market – 1-3pm. Whole Foods Market wants their customers to be confident that they can select from the freshest, tastiest, healthiest foods available, while staying within their budgets. Every Saturday explore great tastes of our 365 Every Day Value and 365 Organic private brand products along with some of the hottest sale items in town. Enjoy the taste, quality and especially the price. Free. Whole Foods Market. 5805 Deerfield Blvd, Mason, OH. 513-398-9358 or WholeFoodsMarket.com.

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Beginning Buddhism Course – 2-3pm. AugustDecember. Beginner Buddhism classes. GSL Monastery, 3046 Pavlova Dr, Cincinnati, OH. Call to register. 513-385-7116. Intermediate Buddhism Course – 2-3pm. August-December. This six-month series will go more in-depth on the Buddha’s teachings. Some knowledge of Buddhism is required to participate. GSL Monastery, 3046 Pavlova Dr, Cincinnati, OH. Call to register. 513-385-7116.

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