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s I was sitting on the patio at my parents’ house the other day a cool breeze was blowing, bringing about the smell and feeling of fall. The aromatic smell of the season as it changes and how the world around us starts to look different.

The leaves of the trees are starting to turn from green to shades of yellow, red, orange and brown. Soon they will be shedding their leaves leaving us with bare branches. The flowers of spring and summer are fading.

The grass turns brown and no more mowing until next year.

The change of the season brings about thoughts of the change in our surroundings and us. Change can happen suddenly or over the course of a period of time.

Sometimes change is good and sometimes it is bad. But one thing is for certain; there will always be change in some form or another. So with that said can we learn to embrace change and do our part to make things better? Of course we can.

Albert Einstein had the right idea when he said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” We need to think out of the box and come up with better ways of doing things. We can all make a difference in our lives, communities, and world but we have to start somewhere and it all starts with our favorite person—ourselves.

Starting with our families, then friends and community groups. Reaching out to each and sharing our gifts with each and the world. The possibilities are endless.

We have all heard the saying “two heads are better than one.” One by one we can become many and make a difference. We need to educate ourselves and learn to make better choices.

In this issue of Natural Awakenings, our feature article “Shaping the Future We Want” talks about worldwide initiatives that are taking place to help take better care of our earth and catalyze change.

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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Global Commitments to Catalyze Change

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Enabling “We” Instead of “Me”

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Help for Common Complaints

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24 FOLLOW THE LIFECYCLE Crunching the Numbers on Products We Consume

by Brita Belli

26 COLLABORATIVE CONSERVATION Threatened Species Rebound

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newsbriefs One-Day Silent Retreat with David Leonard at Huntsville Center for Spiritual Living

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everend David Leonard will facilitate a day of silence and exploration as we open the true nature of our being. Explore your own heart and discover your deepest nature and authentic self. What has been present all your life and remains consistent through every experience?

What has the gift of your life experiences revealed and how are others touched by you?

With two group discussions, interspersed with periods of silent meditation, attendees will have an opportunity to tend to inner and outer silence and to nourish the brightness that shines through delusion. This silent retreat will offer a potent blend of stillness and dynamic inquiry.

David Leonard has been pastor for the Center for Spiritual Living for more than 23 years. David is a student of Adyashanti and has studied with Gangaji, Llewellyn Vaughn Lee, and Thich Nhat Hanh.

“Silence of the Heart, a Silent Retreat” will be held on October 6 from 9am-3pm. Bring your own lunch. Snacks will be provided. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. Contact: Gloria Agrelius. 256-503-3083.

GAgrelius@yahoo.com. CSL-Huntsville.org. See ad on page 16.

HypnoBirthing Classes Available in Huntsville

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ypnoBirthing® – The Mongan Method is as much a philosophy as it is a technique. The concept of HypnoBirthing is not new, but rather a “rebirth” of the philosophy of birthing as it existed thousands of years ago and as it was recaptured in the work of Dr. Grantly DickRead, an English obstetrician, who first forwarded the concept of natural birthing in the 1920s. This method teaches you that in the absence of fear and tension, severe pain does not have to be an accompaniment to labor.

You will gain an understanding of how the birthing muscles work in perfect harmony—as they were designed to—when your body is sufficiently relaxed. You will learn how to achieve this kind of relaxation, free of the resistance

that fear creates, and you will learn to use your natural birthing instincts for a calm, serene and comfortable birth.

HypnoBirthing is a unique method of relaxed, natural childbirth that is enhanced by self-hypnosis, special breathing techniques, visualizations, affirmations, and education. It returns a woman to the art of birthing in a way that allows her to summon her natural birthing instincts and to birth her baby in safety with calm and ease.

Classes are on-going on Wednesdays from 6-8:30pm and on Saturdays from 10am-12:30pm. Each class is 5 consecutive weeks and allows for 5-7 couples per class. The cost is $295, which includes the HypnoBirthing book and the Relaxation Rainbow CD and all necessary materials.

To register for a class, contact your local certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner, Marsha Mathes, at 256-6982151 or Mathes79@knology.net. See CRG on page 38.

Foot Reflexology and Zone Therapy Workshop

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eflexology is the scientific study of reflex points that correlate to each organ and gland and all parts of the body. When stimulation or pressure is applied to these specific reflex points, it allows the body to return to balance or homeostasis. It balances the Chi or life force similar to acupuncture. This ancient art of healing is depicted on the Egyptian wall paintings showing its use and was found in the physician’s tomb at Saqqara in Egypt.

The main benefit reflexology offers is balance/ homeostasis and relaxation. Since most of the illness or disease of today is caused by tension and stress, relaxation is a huge benefactor to our health. By reducing stress and tension, this improves the circulatory system, which in turn assists with the immune, nervous and digestive systems.

Another wonderful benefit is that it feels fantastic. Not only does the whole body benefit, but feet do, too.

The workshop will be held in Huntsville at 3313 Memorial Parkway SW, Suite 116 in Huntsville on Saturday and Sunday, November 3-4 from 8:30am-5:30pm. Licensed massage therapists will earn 16 CEs. The class is available for licensed nail techs and cosmetologists. If paid by October 19, the cost is $195; if paid after October 19, it is $250.

The instructor, Marsha Mathes, is a licensed massage therapist and Alabama State-approved provider. Marsha has been practicing reflexology for 30 years and massage for 16 years. To register, please contact Marsha at 256-698-2151 or Mathes79@knology.net. See CRG on page 38.

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Washday Woes: Scented Products Pollute the Air

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ome scents make no sense for personal or planetary health. Using scented laundry products can release harmful—even carcinogenic—pollutants into the air, report University of Washington researchers. Their findings, published online in the journal Air Quality, Atmosphere and Health, show that air vented from machines using the top-selling, scented, liquid laundry detergent and dryer sheet contains hazardous chemicals.

When researchers analyzed captured gases from dryer vent fumes after participating households ran regular laundry cycles using liquid laundry detergent and a leading brand of scented dryer sheets, they found more than 25 volatile organic compounds, including seven dangerous air pollutants. Of those, two chemicals— acetaldehyde and benzene—are classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as carcinogens, with no established safe exposure level. Benzene is linked to leukemia and other blood cancers, according to the American Cancer Society, and studies have shown that acetaldehyde can cause nasal and throat cancer in animals.

“This is an interesting source of pollution, because emissions from dryer vents are essentially unregulated,” says lead author Anne Steinemann, Ph.D., professor of civil and environmental engineering and of public affairs. “If they are coming out of a smokestack or tail pipe, they are regulated—but if they’re coming out of a dryer vent, they are not.”

The Phthalates–Diabetes Connection

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hat we place on our skin might increase the risk for diabetes, based on findings by researchers at Uppsala University, in Sweden. They noted a connection between phthalates found in cosmetics and plastics and the risk of seniors developing diabetes; even a modest increase in circulating blood levels of such chemicals doubled their risk.

Monica Lind, associate professor of environmental medicine at the Section for Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and Dr. Lars Lind, professor of medicine, analyzed new information from a study that involved more than 1,000 70-year-old men and women in Uppsala. The participants submitted blood samples for analysis of various environmental toxins, including several substances formed when the body breaks down phthalates. Even after adjusting for obesity, blood lipids, smoking and exercise habits, the researchers saw a definite connection between blood levels of some of the phthalates and an increased prevalence of diabetes. The Linds also found that certain phthalates were associated with disrupted insulin production in the pancreas.

Most people come into daily contact with phthalates. These chemicals are commonly used as softening agents in plastics and as carriers of fragrances in cosmetics, personal care products, air fresheners and scented candles.

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hat do Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower have in common? According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, these cruciferous veggies are associated with a decreased risk of colon cancer. Throw in a good measure of A’s, as in apples, and people can also reduce their risk of distal colon cancer, report researchers from the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research at the University of Western Australia and Deakin University, in Victoria, Australia. The investigation examined the potential link between fruits and vegetables and three cancers in different parts of the bowel.

Dentists Can Help Diagnose Gluten Sensitivity

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he mouth may be one place that signs of celiac disease or gluten sensitivity are manifested, according to a recent study by researchers at Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

They discovered a link between the disorder and dental enamel defects and recurrent aphthous ulcers, or canker sores, and concluded that dentists can play an important role in identifying unrecognized celiac disease. Appropriate referral and timely diagnosis can help prevent serious complications.

Breast Health Screening Questioned

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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and thousands of well-meaning healthcare providers will continue to recommend mammograms. However, a growing body of research suggests that X-ray mammography may not be the best screening approach, at least on an annual basis, and even the National Cancer Institute notes potential harms ranging from false results to overtreatment and radiation exposure.

A 2006 study published in the British Journal of Radiobiology revealed that the type of radiation used in X-ray-based screenings is more carcinogenic than previously believed. The researchers wrote, “Recent radiobiological studies have provided compelling evidence that the low-energy X-rays used in mammography are approximately four times—but possibly as much as six times—more likely to cause mutational damage than higher energy X-rays.”

Peter Gøtzsche is director of the Nordic Cochrane Centre and an author of the landmark 2001 Cochrane systematic review, Screening for Breast Cancer with Mammography, which concludes, “Currently available reliable evidence has not shown a survival benefit of mass screening for breast cancer.” In 2011, Gøtzsche stated, “It is getting more and more difficult to argue that mammography is reasonable to [use] for breast screening.”

Reflecting Red-Eyed Tree Frog Myra Evans Although intrigued by drawing and oil painting at an early age, Myra Evans did not discover what she fondly calls, “the delights of watercolors,” until she retired from her former professional life as a teacher and school administrator.

The New York City native now lives in Toronto, Canada, and has taught watercolor classes both at that city’s Artists’ Garden Cooperative and in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

Evans believes that her lifelong love of playing classical music, along with a passion for photography and foreign travel, have enhanced her artistic development. Reflecting Red-Eyed Tree Frog is one of a series she created after a trip to South and Central America.

“This painting is a favorite image,” she says. “I saw this colorful creature sitting on a rock, and his reflection was almost as vibrant as his body.”

The artist enjoys experimenting in a variety of media from chalk pastels to oils and ink, but she says that watercolor is a standout. “It fuels my imagination and frees my senses,” advises Evans, who likes to use transparent watercolor—thin layers of highly diluted pigment—for its luminosity. “Watercolor can be the most elusive, unpredictable medium with which to work, and the most volatile,” she confides, “but for me, it is the most evocative and dynamic.”

View the artist’s portfolio at Myra-Evans.ArtistWebsites.com.

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October 24 is Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Day

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he popularity of acupuncture in the United States is increasing steadily, according to a study of Americans’ use of the ancient Chinese energy-balancing technique, published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Researchers found that in 2007, 6 percent of adult Americans included acupuncture as part of their regular health care regimen, up 42 percent from 2002 (at that time, the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine also reported that 60 percent of adults surveyed considered acupuncture as a treatment option).

Most commonly used for pain relief, acupuncture is based on the theory that needle stimulation of specific points on the body’s energy channels, called meridians, corrects imbalances and helps restore health. Some Western experts believe that the needles stimulate pain-sensing nerves, which trigger the brain to release endorphins, the body’s pain-relieving chemicals.

Former President Richard Nixon is generally credited with popularizing acupuncture in the West after he toured medical facilities during his visit to China in 1972. New York Times reporter James Reston, who was traveling with Nixon and underwent an emergency appendectomy during the trip, wrote extensively about the post-operative pain relief he experienced.

Breast Cancer Links to Environmental Toxins

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ew evidence that chemical pollution may be linked to breast cancer comes from a surprising source: a group of male breast cancer patients at Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base in North Carolina. Poisons in the camp’s drinking water, including benzene, a carcinogenic gasoline additive, perchloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE), are regarded as a cause; conditions at the base are also blamed for unusual rates of leukemia and birth defects. The worst period of contamination of the base’s water supply began in the late 1950s and continued for more than 30 more years.

Because men are simpler to study than women—their risk of developing breast cancer is not complicated by factors such as menstruation, reproduction, breastfeeding and hormone replacement therapy—the epidemiologists may be able to conclusively link industrial chemicals with an increased risk of the disease for both genders. —Source: National Disease Clusters Alliance

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News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

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Eco-Pioneer Paying It Forward: Rachel Carson’s Legacy This year marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Rachel Carson’s seminal book, Silent Spring, which warned of the far-reaching dangers of deadly pesticides and was widely regarded as a catalyst for America’s conservation, clean air and water and environmental protection movements. Now author Laurie Lawlor and illustrator Laurie Beingessner bring her message to today’s youth in the children’s book, Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed the World.

Carson’s life—from her childhood fascination with nature to becoming a college graduate and biologist to writing Silent Spring before her death in 1964—is told in easy-to-understand terms. An epilogue recounts her legacy for all generations. Carson encouraged readers to rethink fundamental values about the relationship between people and nature and not to suppose that, “Nature exists for the convenience of man,� as she put it.

One of the vivid examples of life’s interconnectedness that Carson cited occurred in Clear Lake, California, between 1949 and 1957. To eradicate gnats, three sprayings of DDD, a cousin of DDT, were applied, killing western grebes that breed on floating nests. When scientists examined the dead birds, they found astounding levels of DDD and realized that it occurred because the birds fed on lake fish that fed on DDD-laden plankton, passing the toxic pesticide up the food chain in “a whole chain of poisoning.� Carson also warned of potential human cancers resulting from handling pesticides and eating contaminated fish. The state Department of Public Health consequently banned DDD in 1959 and the 2001 Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants subsequently banned DDT for agricultural use worldwide in 2004.

Along with the enactment of many environmental laws, Carson’s work helped spur the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The advent of Earth Day, in 1970, led Mark Hamilton Lytle to write in his biography of Carson, The Gentle Subversive, that, “No event could have done more to celebrate the ideals that Rachel Carson bequeathed to the environmental movement.� Her legacy lives on.

Number Please Let Your Fingers Do the Blocking With the advent of online access at home and ubiquitous use of smartphones, the traditional printed telephone book is going the way of the dodo. Yet competing companies across the country are still churning out the archaic directories and delivering them unbidden to millions of people annually. Many receive multiple publications that, although they can be recycled, still add up to a tremendous waste of resources and an unnecessary burden on landfills.

Now an industry-sponsored online opt-out registry, YellowPagesOptOut.com, has been established to provide a convenient way for residents to choose which directories they want to receive or to stop delivery. At least 12 weeks are required to process an opt-out request.

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Green Gendering Women Leaders Combat Climate Change

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A new study in the journal Social Science Research observes that, “Controlling for other factors, in nations where women’s status is higher, CO2 emissions are lower.�

Christina Ergas and Richard York, sociologists at the University of Oregon–Eugene, found that the nations in which women have higher political status—based on how long they’ve had the right to vote and representation in parliament and ministerial governments—also have more ecologically sound outcomes than those that do not. Such outcomes included ratifying a greater number of environmental treaties, more scientific knowledge of climate change, a perception of environmental risks as more threatening and less optimism about the potential to solve problems by relying solely on technology.

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Developing Problem The Case to Save Swampland An out-of-the-way quagmire or boggy boondock off a lonely road might seem like just so much wasteland rather than something to be concerned about when it’s paved over for a new strip mall or big-box store. But citizens are realizing that these plots where land meets water provide a vital and valuable ecological function.

In addition to nurturing essential biodiversity, wetlands purify water, produce fish, store carbon dioxide that would otherwise increase global warming and protect shorelines from floods, storm surges and erosion. “When we lose wetlands, we’re losing something we won’t recover for years,� remarks Dr. Moreno-Mateos, a wetland ecologist at the Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, at Stanford University. “When people develop that huge shopping mall, it will take centuries to restore the functions we had before.� After-the-fact restoration efforts yield far more limited benefits.

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The Bra Recyclers, a Gilbert, Arizona-based textile recycling company, is celebrating the third annual Bra Recycling Month during October. The intent is to collect new and gently used and cleaned bras for interested women nationwide. Healthiest options are non-underwire garments— Dr. John McDougall, in his book, The McDougall Program for a Healthy Heart, notes that constricting bras have been implicated in the rise of benign, non-cancerous but often painful breast cysts and lumps.

Bra Recyclers CEO Elaine Birks-Mitchell states, “The monthlong campaign ties directly into breast cancer and domestic violence awareness. The Bra Recyclers believe every woman and girl should not have to worry about something as simple as a bra as they transition back to self-sufficiency or being cancer-free. The results are enhanced self-esteem and encouragement and strength to carry on.�

To participate, visit BraRecycling.com.

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Tech Trash Africa’s E-Waste Is Skyrocketing The collective economies of Africa are set on a course to produce more electronic e-waste than Europe by 2017, according to Katharina Kummer Peiry, executive secretary of the Basel Convention on Hazardous Wastes. At a recent Pan-African Forum on e-waste in Nairobi, Kenya, she attributed the exponential increase to population growth and the increased availability of mobile phones, computers and accessories.

More recycling could be advanced, she says, by the fact that significant amounts of valuable metals such as gold, silver, palladium and copper can be salvaged from electronic devices at less cost than smelting them from virgin ores.

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Priscu notes, “It’s a way of recycling genomes. You put something on the surface of the ice and a million years later, it comes back out.� He has spent the past 28 summers near the South Pole, finding living bacteria in cores of 420,000-year-old ice and multiplying them in his laboratory. Other researchers report bringing far older bacteria back to life.

Thawing glaciers could also churn out enormous compost piles of decaying biomass. It’s estimated that all the carbon from organic matter in and under the ice sheets, if converted to carbon dioxide, would equal a decade’s worth of emissions from today’s vehicles worldwide. Not all of the carbon would convert directly to greenhouse gases, but any release would add to the huge amount already expected from thawing permafrost. “This is a big pool of carbon to be considered,� Priscu warns. “We really should look at this.�

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Sun Goddess II I am growing in awareness of my inner strength and beauty.

I acknowledge and I am thankful for the gifts and talents that God has given me.

I know that the world is in need of what I have to offer.

And I confidently allow my love and ability to radiate forth into the world.

Art and Text by Rita Loyd Copyright Š 2012

Rita Loyd is a professional watercolor artist and writer. The message of her work is about the healing power of unconditional self-love. Rita began painting in 1996 as a way to cope with chronic illness and depression. Through this journey, the creative process became her teacher, healer and friend who would guide her to find the true meaning and experience of unconditional self-love. Rita writes about this experience and all that she has learned about unconditional self-love in her new book Unconditional Self-Love: What It Is, Why It's important and How to Nurture It in Your Life. You can purchase this book in Huntsville at Ruth's Nutrition or at www.NurturingArt.com, where you can view Rita's artwork and blog.

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globalbriefs Food Fight No More Hidden GMOs

California voters face a food-protection milestone this November when Proposition 37, a citizens’ initiative, appears on their ballots. If it passes, California will be the first state to require labeling of a wide range of foods containing genetically engineered (GE) ingredients.

Determined to defeat this first-ever initiative, some of the nation’s largest biotech and agribusiness companies have poured millions of dollars into negative advertising. Even more alarming is that much of the money comes from sources most shoppers would not suspect. “Consumers might be surprised to find out that brands hiding under ‘natural’ façades are in fact owned by multi-billion-dollar corporations that are contributing bushel baskets of cash to defeating Proposition 37,” says Charlotte Vallaeys, director of Farm and Food Policy at The Cornucopia Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting sustainable, organic agriculture via research, investigation and education.

According to Cornucopia, recent polls indicate that nearly 70 percent of California citizens support informational labeling. Proponents of Proposition 37 have contributed $3 million—a number dwarfed by the $23 million bursting from biotech and food manufacturer coffers to fight the measure.

The California vote is crucial because many companies will find it more expensive to produce foods with

GE labels for California while creating a different product line of foods for the rest of the nation. “Just as we’ve observed in Europe, where labeling of food containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is mandatory, we fully expect that when given a choice, consumers will choose organic or non-GMO products,” said Cornucopia Co-Director Mark A. Kastel.

To help consumers identify and support organic brands whose corporate owners have contributed to Proposition 37 and avoid product lines committed to its defeat, Cornucopia has compiled an online guide and is sponsoring a petition.

Learn more and take action at Cornucopia.org/2012/08/prop37.

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Sustainable development, as defined by the U.N., includes fighting poverty, social inclusion (including advancing the status of women) and protecting the environment. Building a sustainable future for the planet, say those involved, means addressing all three simultaneously. It demands the kind of real, immediate action so evident at Rio+20.

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Shaping the Future We Want Global Commitments to Catalyze Change

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e don’t need another plan of action or more treaties; what we need are people that will begin to implement the commitments and meet the goals that have already been created and established,” explains Jacob Scherr, director of global strategy and advocacy for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), about the new thinking that drove this year’s Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The June conference brought together international heads of state, business leaders, nonprofits and activists to prioritize and strategize sustainable development. Unlike the United Nations’ annual climate change conferences, which led to the Kyoto Protocol in 1997—a legally binding treaty that

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set targets for greenhouse gas emissions the United States refused to sign—the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development is held once every 20 years. The theme of Rio+20 was simple and direct: The Future We Want.

Moving away from political posturing and endless negotiating, the meet-up asked businesses, governments and charities to publicly declare their specific commitments and solicited the public’s ideas for realizing sustainability, all aligned with the priorities and opportunities of the 21st century.

“With growing populations depleting resources, how do we keep increasing and ensuring prosperity while we are already using more than we have?” queries U.N. spokeswoman Pragati Pascale. “It’s a conundrum.”

By the end of the Rio conference, more than 700 voluntarily secured commitments, valued at more than half a trillion dollars, were earmarked to address everything from protecting forests and reducing ocean pollution to building rapid transit bus systems and increasing the number of women entrepreneurs in the green economy. The NRDC launched CloudOfCommitments.org to track and publicize new pledges and make them easily searchable by region or category.

Some commitments are breathtaking in scope:  International development banks have pledged $175 billion to boost sustainable transportation in developing countries;  Bank of America promised $50 billion over 10 years to finance energy efficiency, renewable energy sources and energy access;  The World Bank committed $16 billion to boost clean energy, access to electricity and cookstoves in developing nations;  The New Partnership for Africa’s Development promised to achieve energy access for at least 60 percent of Africa’s population by 2040;  The European Bank offered $8 billion by 2015 to support energy efficiency projects in Eastern Europe and Central Asia;  Microsoft pledged to be carbon neutral across all its operations by the end of 2013;  The United States together with the Consumer Goods Forum (which represents more than 600 retail and manufacturing companies) committed to achieve zero net deforestation in their supply chains by 2020.

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~ Pragati Pascale, United Nations spokeswoman the ‘network world’, recognizing the number of players today. It’s not just national governments; it’s states and cities, corporations and philanthropists.

In addition to the official meetings and negotiations, between 3,000 and 4,000 other gatherings were going on between business people, mayors, civil society organizations and others, presenting myriad opportunities to make specific commitments. We’re moving to a different dynamic.”

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The inclusive atmosphere is reflected in another new U.N.-sponsored international sharing website, FutureWe Want.org, featuring visions and videos relating to sustainability and solutions to dire environmental problems, such as turning global warming-inducing methane from China’s farms into a usable energy source; predicting periods of drought in Ethiopia to prevent humanitarian crises; and investing in solar power to bring electricity to 1.4 billion people around the world. More than 50 million people worldwide have submitted ideas for a more sustainable world, ranging from ways to increase public education to plans for stopping industrial pollution and better managing waste.

“The huge public engagement in the conference is exciting,” says Pascale, “because that’s really how progress will happen.

People have to force their governments to take action.”

The NRDC dedicated website

is part of a coordinated effort to hold governments, businesses and nonprofits accountable and inform the public. The new U.N. websites facilitate a thriving discussion of what sustainability means and how it can be put into practice.

“We want to continue the overall campaign and build upon it,” says Pascale. “Whatever frustrations people have with businesses, nongovernment organizations (NGO) or governments, we need to harness that energy and keep that dialogue going to give people a voice in making sustainability happen.”

Results-Oriented Role Models State-based examples of sustainable development in action speak to widespread needs in the United States.

Here are examples of five models worth replicating.

PlaNYC: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s announcement of PlaNYC, on Earth Day 2007, signaled an historic moment. The people’s vision of a cleaner, healthier New York City, one that could accommodate 9 million predicted residents by 2030, aims to be a model for urban sustainable development. Its original 127 initiatives leave few sustainability stones unturned, including cleaning up brownfields, building more playgrounds and parks, increasing public transportation and bike lanes, implementing aggressive recycling, enforcing green building standards and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Two-thirds of the initial goals have already been achieved; the latest update calls for 132 initiatives, including a new set of annual milestones.

Speaking at the Museum of the City of New York in 2009, Daniel Doctoroff, the former deputy mayor of economic development and rebuilding for the Bloomberg administration, called PlaNYC “one of the most sweeping, most comprehensive blueprints for New York ever undertaken.”

Most critically, all of its stated commitments are achievable (see Tinyurl.com/ PlaNYC-goals).

groups with different perspectives and expertise to build a consensus,” says David Walls, executive director of the California Building Standards Commission. “If we were going to put something in the code, we wanted to make sure it was right.” (See Tinyurl.com/ CALGreen-Home.)

Renewable Portfolio Standard: Texas leads the country in electricity generated from wind power. One complex, in Roscoe, features 627 turbines on 100,000 acres that cost $1 billion to build. Much of the rapid growth of the state’s wind industry can be credited to Texas’ Renewable Portfolio Standard, legislation passed in 1999 that mandated construction of renewable energy, including solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, biomass and landfill gas, in addition to wind.

It further mandated that utilities generate 2,000 megawatts of additional renewable energy by 2009, then 5,880 MW by 2015 and 10,000 MW by 2025. The 10-year goal was met in six years, and Texas has added many green jobs, increased tax revenues and provided security against blackouts, which is critical in the event of extreme heat or drought (see Tinyurl.com/TexasStandard).

Edison Innovation Green Growth Fund: Clean technology is booming despite the economic recession and attracting serious investment funds. According to a report by Clean Edge, Inc., venture capital investments in clean technologies increased 30 percent between 2010 and 2011, from $5.1 billion to $6.6 billion.

New Jersey entrepreneurs are upping their state’s potential in this arena with the Edison Innovation Green Growth Fund. The program proffers loans of up to $2 million for companies, research facilities and nonprofits engaged in producing clean energy technologies, ranging from energy efficiency products such as LED lighting to solar, wind, tidal, biomass and methane capture.

A condition of the loan is that a project must employ 75 percent of its workforce from New Jersey, or commit to growing 10 high-paying

Sustainable development includes fighting poverty, increasing social inclusion (including advancing the status of women) and protecting the environment.

jobs (minimum $75,000 annually) over two years (see Tinyurl.com/ NewJersey-EDA).

Grassroots Leadership Elinor Ostrom, the political economist who won a Nobel Prize in economics but passed on just before the start of the Rio conference, dedicated her last blog post to considering the event’s impact. Titled “Green from the Grassroots,” the post stressed the priority of a multifaceted approach to curbing emissions.

“Decades of research demonstrate that a variety of overlapping policies at city, subnational, national and international levels is more likely to succeed than single, overarching, binding agreements,” Ostrom remarked. “Such an evolutionary approach to policy provides essential safety nets should one or more policies fail. The good news is that evolutionary policymaking is already happening organically. In the absence of effective national and international legislation to curb greenhouse gases, a growing number of city leaders are acting to protect their citizens and economies.”

She reported that even in the absence of federally mandated

emissions targets, 30 U.S. states have passed their own climate plans and more than 900 mayors signed a climate protection agreement essentially agreeing to reach the Kyoto Protocol goals the federal government refused to sanction.

Rio+20 built upon such bottomup commitments and pushed states and businesses to go further than they’d ever imagined. “There was an incredible amount of energized activity,” concludes Scherr. “Many people came away feeling empowered and encouraged, because they saw that the sustainability movement is truly worldwide. That’s going to be the legacy of Rio.” Brita Belli, the editor of E-The Environmental Magazine, reports for Natural Awakenings.

COMPELLING INTERNATIONAL ECO-INITIATIVES Aruba is working with Sir Richard Branson’s Carbon War Room program to transition to 100 percent renewable energy.

Australia will spend $33 million to establish the world’s largest network of marine reserves.

Germany has committed to drawing 80 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2050.

India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency signed an agreement with the European Union to reduce its carbon emissions by 77,000 tons in the next 3.5 years.

Norway has pledged $140 million to boost sustainable energy in rural Kenya, including replacing kerosene lamps with solar alternatives.

Source: CloudOfCommitments.org

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The Importance of Having a Breakable Heart

by Aaron Peavy

“Solitude is impractical and yet society is fatal.”

– Ralph Waldo Emerson

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elationships can hurt; strike that, sometimes they leave us broken and bleeding on the floor. Whether it is a friend, lover, spouse, or relative, no matter the kind of relationship, we have all been hurt deeply at some point in life. A simple online search for “healing a broken heart” returns millions of entries, and there are excessive amounts of articles dishing out advice, but this is not one of them. In truth, this world needs broken hearts, perhaps now more than ever. Can a heart be open to give and receive love if it is not broken or at least breakable? To illustrate an answer, take one apple and share it with someone without letting it all go; this is impossible without cutting off a slice.

Likewise, the broken heart gives of itself most easily, without losing its core.

Very few people can live without building a complex story of themself and their expectations of life and relationships. If we choose to enter into a relationship, of any sort, we are bound to meet these stories. In most any case, we will not fit perfectly into another’s story, or they in our own; perhaps we may even offend the conditions the story sets on their perceived reality. When a violation occurs, shortly thereafter a parting is nearly inevitable. These can cause rifts in our life, which also leave gaping wounds in our heart. This is the beginning of a remarkably beautiful process, if we can allow it to take place.

After heartbreak, many people work at “fixing” their heart, thinking that the sadness is more than they can bear. Unfortunately, this is merely a

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means of distancing from the pain.

Attempting to return a broken heart to its original state can only result in constructing a shell to protect the pieces. In reality, mending it is futile because it can never be as it was before, nor should it. The immediate gratification gained by dampening or covering the sadness and pain is so enticing that most people fall into this trap and construct a wall as soon as those feelings arise. The problems arise later due to the isolation that has occurred, making it that much harder to open the next time, eventually leading to the collapse of other friendships and relationships. The very thing that we fear to face grows stronger if it is simply repressed.

Alternately, we may choose to live in each moment with all the sadness resting in our chest, feeling it and allowing it to be. We shall find that this sort of sadness is also the path of love. It enters into an openness and tenderness that is limitless.

Tibetan Buddhist teacher and spiritual provocateur, Chögyam Trungpa, wrote, “Real fearlessness is the product of tenderness. It comes from letting the world tickle your heart, your raw and beautiful heart. You are willing to open up, without resistance or shyness, and face the world. You are willing to share your heart with others.” Facing all our heartbreak with complete openness is one of the most courageous acts of the human condition because it is also facing our own deeper issues, some

that we have carried with us throughout the span of our lifetime. Cherish the opportunities given to us that we may further open and face these things; the world will be a better place for it.

No matter how strong a person may appear, there is nearly always a broken heart underneath the surface. Even the most enlightened of people who have walked this planet have borne their own broken-heartedness. For them, their sadness arose from and was an element of their great compassion for other beings; much like a mother’s feelings about a wayward child, which is great love despite the pain she feels. The well-known parable of the prodigal son also comes to mind.

Despite the abandonment of his family, the father welcomes him home with joy and celebration.

The feelings of broken-heartedness are part of the universal human condition. If we can first recognize it in ourselves, we can begin to understand this truth in others as well, which may allow us to let down the veneer of false appearances, and truly and deeply connect with that place in others.

This imperfection is what makes us beautifully human and we should not hide it. Real strength is in keeping the heart open, especially when it hurts, and standing with all the heartache, pain, and fears as they arise.

A million crystalline fragments These were the pieces of my heart Trampled underfoot to dust Carried on the winds in four directions What could possibly remain?

My heart is perfectly broken And the wound is open Bleeding love, waiting for the world Aaron Peavy is a technology specialist by trade but has a lifelong passion for inner exploration and personal transformation. Having studied various esoteric and exoteric traditions and practices over the years, he enjoys teaching from his experiences and working with people.

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Extended Puppy Pose Recalling the past, I realize I’m now in the future I was once so afraid of and from time to time catch myself pondering—wallowing, in the pity of the unknown and think of where I was not so long ago looking ahead not knowing what was to come. Silliness all the worrying was, for that which came was naught but good and my past future, which is now my present, was never a thing to fear. – Gatlianne

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ripping fear is a terrible beast that sits in quiet corners waiting for an unsuspecting passersby to cross its path. It hides and stalks until the appropriate time to attack and devour, pulling its prey into the underbrush to dine in private. This fear jerks us from our solitude, our peace, and at times it would even seem from our sanity. Overcoming such fear can be a daunting task and often one is not aware of what they’re actually afraid of. Many times the greatest fear of all is the fear of the unknown. As humans, we live through our human existence and experience.

Fear easily overtakes us in this state. When we are connected more to our spirit (our divine

aspects), then we can see the fear differently. It isn’t always as easy as an on/off switch between the two, however. Fear is part of the human condition. Overcoming it is a part of our spiritual growth.

How does one overcome fear? There are many techniques out there for stepping through and past fear but a major aspect of all techniques is stopping in the moment to breathe. By taking a simple breath you reconnect with yourself in your body. This puts you in control in that moment instead of the fear being in control. A yoga pose to help you settle into the moment and breathe is Extended Puppy Pose.

This pose is a cross between Downward Dog and Child’s Pose. Not only does it offer deep relaxation by stretching the spine and releasing tension from the shoulders, it is also an excellent pose for calming the mind.

To utilize Extended Puppy Pose come to all fours and breathe. Find your balance by positioning the knees

directly under the hips and the wrists directly under the shoulders. Slowly press the thighs back toward the heels as you bring the head down to the mat. Extend the arms and move the hands forward to stretch the spine and shoulders. Settle into the pose, keeping the thighs perpendicular to the floor. With each breath sink lower into relaxation and the stretch. Allow Extended Puppy Pose to release stress and tension as it builds strength in the arms, hips, and upper back.

Fear is a lower vibrational emotion that holds you back from living in your light. More often than not the things that you fear only have power because you allow them to take your power. The future you fear becomes your present and might not be as terrible as your fears led you to believe. Release your fears instead of fueling them with the energy of worry, remembering that your future is never a thing to fear.

M/Gatlianne is an Author, Yoga Instructor, Interfaith Minister and Holistic Health & Reiki Practitioner based in Athens, AL. For more information contact her at M@ Gatlianne.com or visit Gatlianne. com, DeepRiversHealing.com, or DiscoverPath.com.

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Family life, for better or worse, establishes the way children connect with others at school, in their communities, on the job, as citizens and as members of the human race. How can we help youngsters feel truly connected and learn to be responsible for themselves and others?

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Children Follow Adult Examples Enabling “We” Instead of “Me”

by Michael Ungar

“If you want to be miserable, think about yourself. If you want to be happy, think of others.” ~ Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche

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he phrase “connected kids” may describe youth consumed by Internet-dependent relationships. Yet these same young people still crave old-fashioned, face-toface connections with the adults in their lives. With one parent or two, stepparents, a grandparent, aunts or uncles, older family friends, teachers and coaches—experience shows they all can help guide our children by showing the compassion that nurtures kids’ own caring instincts.

Swedish futurist and author Mats Lindgren characterizes these young people, raised by the “Me Generation” (born in the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s), The MeWe Generation, for their efforts to balance a culture of individualism and their need to belong. He notes, “Although the MeWes travel and experience more than any other generation before them, [in surveys] the small things in life still get the highest scores. A happy life is based on relations and companionship.”

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The cycle we want to start at home encompasses compassion, connection, responsibility and citizenship. The alternative is selfishness, alienation, exploitation and disenfranchisement; terms we hope will not apply to our children. If we want children to embody healthy and positive qualities and play an important role in family life and beyond, we need to understand how to enable kids to think “We” by outgrowing some of our own Me-thinking ways.

To start, it helps to understand that when we ask nothing of our children—keep them from experiencing larger challenges and taking real responsibility for themselves and others—we risk spoiling them. Children that instead see and experience We-oriented caring for others and regularly participate in compassionate acts feel more attached to a community of family and friends. A child that feels noticed and embraced, and is then given opportunities to act independently of his parents, also will know what it means to be trusted. Parents convey, “I know you can do this.”

A youngster that experiences this compassionate caring and trust will mimic such compassion, because it feels good to give and he wants others to acknowledge his worth. Also, having been allowed to suffer the consequences of some bad personal decisions (up to a point), he understands that his choices affect both himself and others. Given the opportunity to think things through for himself, he can make helpful choices instead of feeling forced to either resist or give in to what adults want. He knows how to show respect because he knows what it feels like to be respected.

Acting responsibly follows naturally as a way to identify with others and demonstrate the strength of his connections and contributions to the welfare of others. It sews a child into the fabric of his family and community, which responds, “You are a part of us. You belong and we rely on you.” The child quietly says to himself, “I’m here” and “I count.”

Connecting Places These connections to others and community are also profoundly shaped by the physical spaces we occupy. Studies cited in Alain de Botton’s The Architecture of Happiness, attest to their effects on mental well-being, relationship patterns and even physical health and longevity.

Cloistering children inside large, middle-class houses may be the greatest single threat to the realization of We Generation values. According to the National Association of Home Builders, the average U.S. home grew from 983 square feet in 1950 to 2,434 square feet in 2005. This overwhelming spaciousness dampens family interaction, denying the informality that allows us to offer ourselves to each other spontaneously.

Fewer central family hearths reduce the passing of stories among generations, leaving children feeling alone in their

room amidst material abundance. They grow up expecting to have things to themselves without having to share.

Why live in a bigger house if it threatens our relationships with our children, neighbors and spouses? It takes a lot of extra hours at work to afford the mini-mansion and two cars for the long commutes required to sustain a detached lifestyle in the suburbs. Countermeasures are called for.

When I ask kids where they’d like to live, they want to be where they can navigate their own way to the store, school and friends. They rarely mention square footage. Most would be happy to give up large rooms and en suite baths for greater personal freedom, a cohesive community and more time with parents that are less stressed.

Listen closely and we will hear children asking permission to live their lives truly connected with us and with their widening circles of friends around the world.

Michael Ungar, Ph.D., is a clinician and research professor at the School of Social Work at Canada’s Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He based this article on his book, The We Generation: Raising Socially Responsible Kids, published

by Da Capo Lifelong Books.

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Pay attention to children Know their names Ask them for a favor Challenge them with responsibility Encourage them to try something new Expect something of them Let them teach everyone a song Ask them about themselves Offer to play along Delight in their discoveries Laugh at their jokes Get to know their friends Accept and love them unconditionally

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familiar to most people that have experienced chiropractic care. Although the adjustment is painless, some patients instinctively tense their muscles.

“Adjustment is a sneak attack, ‘My reflexes being faster than yours,’” remarks Burns. “The average muscle contracts in about a quarter of a second. We do a lot of speed training so we can do the adjustment in one-tenth of a second.”

Activator: The activator technique, used by about 20 percent of chiropractors as part of an integrated practice, employs a small, spring-loaded, rubbertipped device, slightly larger than a pen, which applies a small amount of force to a specific area. It makes a stapler-like sound and the recipient usually feels only slight pressure.

“Not everybody can tolerate the more aggressive manipulation that is performed as a foundation in chiropractic, especially elderly people or very young children,” says Overland. “The

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ost people visit a chiropractor because they are in pain and seeking relief, although some initially visit for general health,” says Keith Overland, president of the American Chiropractic Association and a practicing chiropractic physician in Norwalk, Connecticut. “Every doctor of chiropractic should first perform a complete and thorough exam and develop a diagnosis to determine the best approach to the patient’s condition.”

Rick Burns, a doctor of chiropractic and professor of chiropractic technique at Palmer College of Chiropractic, in Davenport, Iowa, notes that more than 100 techniques and endless permutations of adjustments and thrusts can be used to help bring the body back into alignment and health. “Most chiropractors integrate several methods, depending on the needs of the patient,” he says.

While chiropractors undergo four years of post-graduate training, like medical doctors, they specialize in, “… making certain the brain communicates 100 percent of the time through the

spinal cord to the nerves,” explains Burns. Miscommunication between the brain and the nerves caused by spinal misalignments, called subluxations, are at the heart of the science of chiropractic adjustment.

Most chiropractic schools give students a basic toolbox of techniques before individual practitioners go on to obtain certification in advanced techniques; much like medical specializations, says Overland. His specialties include treating sports injuries and he has many Olympic athletes as patients.

Most Common Techniques Diversified: This catch-all term encompasses the short thrust spinal adjustment approach used by an estimated 80 percent of all chiropractors, says Dr. Cynthia Vaughn, an Austin, Texas-based chiropractor and member of the board of governors of the American Chiropractic Association.

It is characterized by what is called the high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust (HVLA), resulting in the popping sound

Waking up with a stiff neck or shoulder or back pain sends 20 million Americans to the chiropractor each year. ~ American Chiropractic Association

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activator technique claims to be faster, more specific and less forceful than manual adjustment.”

Applied kinesiology: Also known as muscle testing, applied kinesiology evaluates muscle strength at various specific points to help determine if a specific type of adjustment or even a nutritional supplement might be helpful to an individual patient as a treatment. This individualized treatment is popular among chiropractors and their patients. “It is a way to glean a tremendous amount of diagnostic information to specifically tell where the subluxations (imbalances) are,” says Vaughn, “and is used by about 20 percent of chiropractors.”

Sacro-occipital technique (SOT): Another form of non-forceful adjustment, SOT usually involves having the patient lie face down on a table. Inserting a variety of wedges asymmetrically distributed under the pelvis creates a helpful torque.

“Gravity causes the adjustment to happen very subtly in about 10 minutes,” explains Vaughn. “It is effective for the elderly and people with osteoporosis that can’t tolerate more vigorous adjustments.”

Gonstead: Similar to the HVLA technique, a Gonstead approach pays particular attention to the lower spine and the effects of its misalignments on the rest of the body. These practitioners generally prefer to adjust the neck with the patient in a sitting position.

More than half of all chiropractors use some form of the Gonstead technique. It involves detailed structural analysis of the spine, which can include various types of palpitation, nervoscope analysis of heat and nerve pressure along the spine, and X-rays.

“All of these techniques require extensive education and thousands of hours of training,” concludes Overland.

Adds Burns, “Each patient is evaluated and diagnosed individually. So try different techniques and see what works for you. The goal is to unlock the body’s ability to heal itself.”

Kathleen Barnes is a natural health advocate, author and publisher. 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health: A Take Charge Plan for Women, written with Dr. Hyla Cass, is among her many books. Visit KathleenBarnes.com.

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Follow the Lifecycle Crunching the Numbers on Products We Consume

by Brita Belli

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very product we use has a lifecycle, or duration of environmental impact. According to the State of the World 2012: Transforming Cultures from Consumerism to Sustainability, by the Worldwatch Institute, humans collectively are consuming resources equivalent to 1.5 Earths, or 50 percent more than is sustainable—and that’s before projected population growth. In short, we’re depleting more resources than the planet can replenish; hence, our personal consumption habits matter.

In an ideal world, all the appliances, furniture and electronics we use and later discard would be “cradle-tocradle,” or C2C, certified, a term popularized by German chemist Michael Braungart and American Architect William McDonough for describing products designed never to become waste. Such innovative products typically are made of both technical components that can be reused and biological components that decompose back into the natural world.

Current examples of products that have obtained C2C certification include gDiapers—biodegradable cloth diaper liners that can be flushed or composted—and Greenweave recycled fabrics.

But smart, sustainable design is not yet the norm, so we have to monitor our own consumption and waste habits to try limiting our support of polluting industries and contribution to ever-

growing landfills.

Such product assessments are challenging, because it’s not only about what happens after a cell phone, for example, is thrown into a landfill that takes an environmental toll. It also entails the chemicals used, toxins released and fossil fuels burned to manufacture and ship that phone.

To help us sort out the best approaches, The Green Design Institute at Carnegie Mellon University has created the online Economic Input-Output Life Cycle Assessment (EIO-LCA) that crunches the numbers for commonly used products—from household cleaners to mattresses—to provide us with the bigger-picture impact. So, as their website explains, “The effect of producing an automobile would include not only the impacts at the final assembly facility, but also the impact from mining metal ores, making electronic parts, forming windows, etc., that are needed for parts to build the car.”

The accompanying chart, using the latest available EIO-LCA figures, provides comparisons for some common products—from the most to the least energy-intensive—as well as recycling rates and suggested alternatives for keeping our own resource usage and waste load to a minimum.

Brita Belli is the editor of E-The Environmental Magazine.

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Paper

10,611 kilowatthours (kWh)

3,373 pounds

63.5 percent (2010)

2 to 4 weeks

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Glass containers

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3,373 pounds

33.4 percent (2010)

1 million years

Recycle or reuse glass bottles and jars as glassware or to store food.

Plastic bottles

6,361 kWh

2,910 pounds

28 percent HDPE bottles; 29 percent PET bottles (2010)*

450 years

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Plastic bags and film

5,889 kWh

2,712 pounds

12 percent (2010)

Up to 1,000 years or more

Use washable cloth shopping bags and non-plastic food storage containers.

Carpets and rugs

5,083 kWh

2,469 pounds

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Soaps and cleaners

3,500 kWh

1,715 pounds

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Recycle plastic bottles and use biodegradable cleaners.

Light bulbs and parts

2,328 kWh

1,023 pounds

2 to 6.7 percent of household CFLs (2009)*

Up to 1,000 years or more

Use CFL and LED energyefficient lights and recycle CFLs at major hardware stores or check Earth911.com.* Consider solar exterior lights.

Mattresses

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Less than 10 percent (2012)

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Look for recycled content in electronics and recycle equipment. See Earth911.com.

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1,322 kWh

665 pounds

8 percent (2009)

Up to 1,000 years or more

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Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow. ~Helen Keller

he founders of the United States chose the magnificent and pervasive bald eagle—a bird unique to North America and sacred to many Native American tribes—as a symbol of their proud and flourishing new nation, but by 1967, it was on the brink of extinction.

When the combination of habitat loss, pesticide use and other factors landed it on the endangered species list, the country rallied. Conservation organizations, indigenous tribes, businesses, individual citizens and government at all levels worked together to strengthen the numbers of this national icon, which had dwindled to 417 breeding pairs in the lower 48 states, despite the fact that the species was doing well in Alaska and Canada.

Captive breeding programs, law enforcement efforts, habitat protection around nest sites and the banning of the toxic pesticide DDT all contributed to the recovery plan, spearheaded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Today, the bald eagle is again soaring high—just five years after

being removed from the list some 10,000 pairs now make their nests in the lower 48.

More than 40 percent of the world’s millions of species have similarly suffered and are now in critical condition, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature; new threats like climate change make their futures ever more tenuous. Yet the bald eagle’s stunning comeback proves that being labeled an endangered species isn’t necessarily a death sentence. The California condor, peregrine falcon and blackfooted ferret are among many animals that have returned from the verge of extinction via protective actions taken under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Other decimated populations targeted by international conservation efforts, from Rwanda’s mountain gorillas to India’s wild tigers, also show encouraging signs of recovery. Rhinos, for example, are returning to the African wilderness thanks to communitybased, public/private conservation programs that fight poaching, habitat loss and other human threats to this prehistoric creature.

Since its launch in 1997, the World Wildlife Fund’s African Rhino Programme estimates that the white and black rhino population on the continent has more than doubled, from approximately 11,000 to 25,000.

For wildlife success stories across America, visit fws.gov/endangered. To learn of progress among other global species and how to help, explore Priority Species at Panda.org.

April Thompson regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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calendarofevents MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 Madison Mega-Marathon – Daily throughout 2012. Enjoy reading? Try the Madison MegaMarathon to whet that reading appetite. Madison Public Library, 130 Plaza Blvd, Madison, AL. 256461-0046. Madison@Hmcpl.org.

Sightseeing Cruises on Pickwick Belle – Cruise along on an authentic paddle wheel riverboat on the Tennessee River. Call or check website for October schedule. Cruising out of 802-B Wilson Street at Ingalls Harbor, on the river in Decatur, AL 35601.

Info: 877-936-2355. PickwickBelle.com.

CHICKS: American Women from the Collection – Daily through Nov 11. CHICKS: American Women from the Collection celebrates the achievements of American women artists working from the mid-19th through the early 21st centuries. CHICKS aims to draw interesting contrasts and parallels between various generations of women creating art.

Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-535-4350. HsvMuseum.org.

Bailey Cove Classics: As I Lay Dying – 12-1pm.

As I Lay Dying is Faulkner’s harrowing account of the Bundren family’s odyssey across the Mississippi countryside to bury Addie, their wife and mother.

Narrated in turn by each of the family members— including Addie herself—as well as others the novel ranges in mood, from dark comedy to the deepest pathos. Bailey Cove Branch Library, 1409 Weatherly Plaza SE, Huntsville AL 35803. 256-881-0257.

Barks & Brews – 4-7:30pm. July thru October dog training will take place in the Downtown Dog Park every Monday and Wednesday evening. The October classes are on Tuesday and Thursdays. Each day three different classes are offered: Puppy Socialization, Beginner Training, and a Tricks Class. Each week a local vendor will visit your class with free giveaways for your pup. HomeGrownHuntsville.com.

Lite the Rocket Pink! – 7:30-8:30pm. Join us in front of the Saturn V as we “Lite” the Rocket Pink for the Official Kick Off of the 2012 Lite It Up Pink campaign in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, sponsored by Lite 96.9. Purchase pink light bulbs, put them in your porch light or recruit your business to “lite up” the windows pink. Proceeds from “Lite It Up Pink” benefit the Huntsville Hospital Foundation to provide cutting-edge enhancements for the mammography machines at the Huntsville Hospital Breast Center. U.S. Space & Rocket Center, One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805. 800-637-7223. RocketCenter.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Shoals Artists Guild Exhibit – Mon-Fri: 9am-

4pm, Oct 2-30. Exhibition of works in graphite, oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel and mixed media by members of the Guild. Free. Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts, 217 E Tuscaloosa St, Florence, AL 35630. Info: 256-760-6379. FlorenceAL.org.

Historic Athens Haunts Walk – 6-10pm, Tuesdays in October. Walk through the historic districts of Athens while listening to the chilling and sometimes humorous tales of ghosts that haunt the town. Tours last approximately one hour. Meet at the Athens Visitors Center 15 minutes before your tour time. Tickets available over the phone by credit card or at the Visitors Center. 256-867-1438. VisitAthensAL.com.

Tally Ho! A Journey into Monte Sano’s Past Daily through Jan 6, 2013. Visit the Burritt Mansion for our fall exhibit about Monte Sano’s development and its most prominent landmark, Hotel Monte Sano. In 1899 the Hotel Monte Sano, was constructed overlooking the City of Huntsville.

While the hotel had a short life, it was one filled with luxuries and grand parties for its distinguished guests, such as the Vanderbilts and the Astors; even Helen Keller is believed to have stayed there. Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2882. BurrittOnTheMountain.org.

Bailey Cove Science Fiction: Fair game: an Alpha and Omega Novel – 6-7pm. Patricia Briggs, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson novels, “always enchants her readers.”

(Lynn Viehl, New York Times bestselling author) Now her Alpha and Omega series—set in a world of shifting shapes, loyalty, and passion- brings werewolves out of the darkness and into a society where fear and prejudice could make the hunters prey. Bailey Cove Branch Library, 1409 Weatherly Plaza SE, Huntsville AL 35803. 256-881-0257.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 Boaz Harvest Festival, 48th Annual – 8am-5pm, Oct 5-6. Hometown festival featuring food, arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, children’s play area, an antique car show, beauty pageants and a moon pie-eating contest. Downtown Boaz, AL. Info: 256-593-8154. BoazChamberOfCommerce.com.

Monrovia Friends of the Library Meeting – 10:30-11:30am. Members of Monrovia FOL meet to discuss fund raising and other activities for Monrovia Library. Monrovia Public Library, 254 Allen Drake Drive, Huntsville AL 35806. 256-489-3392.

Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention Fri-7pm; Sat-8am (Finals 6pm). Called the “Granddaddy of Midsouth Fiddlers Conventions,” this annual event carries on the tradition of old-time music competitions. Some 200 contestants will vie for top prize money. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the outstanding music, 150 arts and crafts

vendors and delicious festival food. Athens State University, 300 Beaty St, Athens, AL 35611. 256233-8261. Athens.edu/fiddlers.

Monkey Speak – 8pm. Monkey Speak is Huntsville’s most exciting spoken word open-mic night, held the first Friday of every month. Readers of poetry, short stories and more are invited to participate. Mature audiences only. Admission $5. Flying Monkey Arts at Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 Annual Homesteading Weekend – Oct 6-7. Featuring Author, Herbalist, Survival Expert Darryl Patton, herb and edible plant walks, how to preserve, can food, cooking from the wild, preserve animal hides, build a root cellar, build a smokehouse, quilting classes, how to build a bat house, flintknapping, spring pole lathe and early woodworking skills, making lye, soap and healing salves, and more.

Reservations required. Short Creek Nature Retreat, 2885 Hustleville Rd, Albertville AL 35951. 256660-1888. ShortCreeRetreat.com.

Cullman Oktoberfest 2012 – Oct 6-13. Week full of planned activities. Authentic German food, costumes, and music. Free admission to most activities.

Dog show, arts and crafts, wagon rides, kids’ fun area, food vendors, a visit from the Colonel, and much more. Cullman Festhalle, Cullman AL. Info: 256-739-1258. CullmanOktoberfest.com.

Madison Street Festival – Come out and eat great food, be entertained, admire the works of talented local artists, and spend time with your family and friends at the 32nd year of the Madison Street Festival. Free parking will be offered at the Madison City School Stadium on Celtic Dr. There will be an all day shuttle to take you to and from the festival on Main Street in downtown Madison. Info: MadisonStreetFestival.org.

Historic Five Points Walking Tour – 10am.

Huntsville’s locally designated historic district encompasses architecture from the late 1890s through the 20th century. Guides share unique and interesting stories about these quaint Victorian homes and bungalows. Info: 256-551-2230. Huntsville.org.

North Alabama Scottish Festival and Highland Games – 9am. Celebrate the heritage and culture of the Highlands at the Scottish Festival in Scottsboro at the Amphitheater area with Bagpipes & Drums, Highland and Irish Dancers, Scottish Storytelling, plenty of beautiful Highland Music and demonstrations of Sheep Herding and Scottish Cows “Coos.”

Children’s events held all day. Authentic Scottish food. Sharon Johnston Park, 783 Coleman Rd, New Market, AL 35761. Info: 256-652-1633. TennesseeValleyScottishSociety.org.

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Juvenile Arthritis Saturday – 9am-12pm. Fun activities at Sci-Quest for Juvenile Arthritis patients and their families. Sci-Quest Science Center, 102-D Wynn Dr, Huntsville, AL. 256-837-0606.

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Sneak Preview: The Voice of the Piano presented

by Huntsville Symphony Orchestra – 11am1pm. Join the HSO live for Sneak Previews—final rehearsals open to the public. Get a glimpse of the artists in a working setting. Perfect for families, seniors, and students. Our Classical season begins with three interestingly-related works, one of which focuses on the beautiful voice of the piano. Webern: Passacaglia; Schumann: Piano Concerto; Brahms: Symphony No. 4. Von Braun Center Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801.

Info: HSO.org.

Northern Alabama Woodcrafters Meeting – 7-9pm, 2nd Tuesday of each month. Interested in woodworking? Come share projects, ideas and techniques with the Northern Alabama Woodcrafters. Professionals and hobbyists are both welcome.

Info: Greg Myers at Gmyers.hsv@gmail.com or Joan Morehead at 256-536-2882. Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Alabama Charity Championship Horse Show, 22nd Annual – Oct 10-13. One of the largest Saddlebred shows in the Southeast with over 700 horses entered in the competition. Proceeds from the show benefit the Morgan County Junior League and their projects. Morgan County Celebration Arena, Decatur AL.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 Film Co-op Monthly Workshop – 2-4pm. Admission free. Specific topics to be announced. If you have a work in progress that you would like to discuss, bring a sample to show. Open to all, public invited. Don Tingle’s Studio (264), Flying Monkey Arts, Second Floor, Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-457-5371.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 Art in Clay: Masterworks of North Carolina Earthenware – 11am-8pm. The first major North Carolina earthenware survey completed in the US, this exhibition showcases 120 important pieces of slipware, creamware, faience, and sculptural bottles.

Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-535-4350. HsvMuseum.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Bailey Cove Morning: American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House – 12-1pm. A thoughtprovoking study of Andrew Jackson chronicles the life and career of a self-made man who went on to become a military hero and seventh president of the United States, critically analyzing Jackson’s seminal role during a turbulent era in history, the political crises and personal upheaval that surrounded him, and his legacy for the modern presidency. Bailey Cove Branch Library, 1409 Weatherly Plaza SE, Huntsville AL 35803. 256-881-0257.

Write Right Lunch & Learn: “Creating Compelling Characters” – 12-1pm. Presenters: Rhonda Nelson and Kimberly Lang. The best plot in the world will fall flat without characters your readers love (or love to hate). Learn to create realistic, threedimensional characters readers will never forget.

USA Today bestselling author Kimberly Lang is president of the Heart of Dixie chapter of Romance Writers of America. Two-time RITA nominee and Romantic Times Reviewers Choice nominee, Rhonda Nelson writes hot romantic comedy for Harlequin Blaze and other Harlequin imprints. Bring a sack lunch. Info: 256-532-5975 or AskUs@hmcpl. org. Main Library, Second Floor Events Room, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801.

Young Adult Book Club: Daughter of Smoke and Bone – 6-7:30pm. Seventeen-year-old Karou, a lovely, enigmatic art student in a Prague boarding school, carries a sketchbook of hideous, frightening monsters--the chimaerae who form the only family she has ever known. Bailey Cove Branch Library, 1409 Weatherly Plaza SE, Huntsville AL 35803.

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Knitting Between the Lines: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks – 12-1pm. Join us at the Bailey Cove Library for a fun and entirely casual hour of knitting and conversation. We will meet each month on the 2nd Thurs at noon as a “lunch bunch” group.

Bring your lunch, your knitting or crochet, and your sense of humor! Knitting needles, yarn, and encouragement will be provided for beginners. This month, we will discuss “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot. Bailey Cove Branch Library, 1409 Weatherly Plaza SE, Huntsville AL 35803. 256-881-0257.

From Mental Illness to Mental Wellness – 6:308pm. Beacon of Hope Award-winner James Hickman discusses his journey from schizophrenia to mental health, and his current work as a mental health therapist. He also introduces his book, “The Mindful Son,” which describes his road to recovery and experiences overcoming obstacles, including living with family members coping with this devastating disorder. Main Library, Second Floor Events Room, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801.

Ruthie Foster in Concert – 7:30pm, Oct 11-12.

Ruthie Foster’s 2012 album Let It Burn is a recording that smolders, sizzles and ignites with an intensity born from her vibrant voice and indelible presence. The album features collaborations with the Blind Boys of Alabama, soul legend William Bell, and songs by Adele, Black Keys, Los Lobos, Johnny Cash, The Band, Pete Seeger, Crosby, Stills & Nash and more. Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center, 3320 Triana Blvd, Huntsville, AL. 35805.

256-534-6455. MerrimackHall.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 Gem, Jewelry, and Mineral Show – 10am-6pm, Oct 12-14. The annual show attracts vendors from across the country who sell the full spectrum of semiprecious and gem jewelry (costume to fine), beads, mineral specimens, and fossils. There are geology related games and activities for children, displays, and lapidary demonstrations. Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. Info: 256-534-8803. HuntsvilleGms.org.

Play: The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood – Oct 12-14. Fri 7pm; Sat-Sun 1:30/5pm. Robin Hood on his never-ending quest to aid the needy, encounters a lovely damsel-in-distress; an ever scheming sheriff; a gold-hoarding, bad guy monarch; and a good-natured “Town’s Guy.” Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801.

256-539-6829. VonBraunCenter.com.

Huntsville Chamber Music Guild presents American String Quartet – 7:30-9:30pm.

Internationally recognized as one of the world’s finest string quartets. To purchase tickets, please call 256-489-7415. Trinity Methodist Church Room 269, 607 Airport Rd, Huntsville, AL 35802. Hcmg2.org.

Acres of Diamonds – 7:30-8pm. Hear inspiring stories and insights from Harold Klemp, spiritual leader and acclaimed author of more than sixty books on Eckankar. Learn how to become a polished gem of God. Free. Knology Cable Channel 11 (HuntsvilleMadison). 256-534-1751; Eck-Alabama.org.

Black Jacket Symphony performing The Eagles “Hotel California” Album – 8-11pm. Von Braun Center Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. BlackJacketSymphony.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Fall Plant Sale – Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: 1-5pm. Free admission. Huntsville Botanical Garden, Grisham Pavilion, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave, Huntsville, AL 35805. 256-830-4447. Hsvbg.org.

2012 Cullman Oktoberfest BBQ Challenge – 9am-5pm. Professional and Backyard teams will battle for a share of the $10,000 in prize money available. Enjoy live music, cooking demonstrations, food and beverages, and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Cullman County Fairgrounds, Cullman, AL. Info: 256-507-1533.

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Those Wonderful ECK Masters – 2-3pm. Free introductory presentation and discussion for people of all faiths. Facilitators will share stories, tools, and techniques to help attendees make a connection to spiritual masters who can provide guidance, protection, and divine love. Huntsville ECK Center, 900 Wellman Avenue, #3 (near Five Points). 256-5341751; Eck-Alabama.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 Rockpile Trail “Get in Shape� Hike – 1pm. During this moderately rigorous hike, you will see many scenic vistas and historic sites, including several Civil War earthworks. Led by Charles Rose for Fresh Air Family. Meet at the Wilson Dam Visitor Center parking lot (TVA Muscle Shoals Reservation) To register, email Charles@freshairfamily.org or call 256-366-1937. FreshAirFamily.org.

Baron Bluff Open House – 2-4pm. Burritt on the Mountain will open the Baron Bluff for viewing.

Everyone is invited to come see this beautiful gathering hall reminiscent of local history. Adjacent to our beautiful historic park atop Monte Sano, the Baron Bluff is a singular vantage point to appreciate the best of the Tennessee Valley. Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801.

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Shoals Symphony at UNA: Music & the Musician Extraordinare – Oct 14. Featured pieces are Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64 and Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini,� Op. 43. Kasman, the Van Cliburn winner, will perform. Season tickets are available for all four 2012-2013 performances, and individual tickets are available at the door. Norton Auditorium, University of North Alabama, Florence AL. 256-765-5122.

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Creativity Night @ Bailey Cove Library: Mask Making – 6:30-7:30pm. Join us this evening for a free art/craft “getaway� for grown-ups each 3rd Thursday of the month. This evening’s them is Mask Making, just in time for Halloween. Supplies and beverages will be provided. Bailey Cove Branch Library, 1409 Weatherly Plaza SE, Huntsville AL 35803. 256-881-0257.

Daily & Vincent – 7:30pm. The New York Times calls Dailey & Vincent “...the most celebrated new bluegrass act of the last few years.� This Grammy-nominated duo are the reigning threetime International Bluegrass Music Association Entertainers of the Year and Vocal Group of the Year. Princess Theatre for the Performing Arts, 112 2nd Ave NE, Decatur, AL 35601. 256-340-1778.

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Tuesday Night Book Club: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks – 6:30-7:30pm. Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells—taken without her knowledge—became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first “immortal� human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than sixty years. Rebecca Skloot takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the “colored� ward of Johns Hopkins Hospital in the 1950s to stark white laboratories with freezers full of HeLa cells; from Henrietta’s small, dying hometown of Clover, Virginia—a land of wooden slave quarters, faith healings, and voodoo—to East Baltimore today, where her children and grandchildren live and struggle with the legacy of her cells. Monrovia Public Library, 254 Allen Drake Drive, Huntsville AL 35806. 256-489-3392.

9th Annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run – Men and women’s 5K races, and a Survivors’ Walk. Proceeds from the Ribbon Run will benefit the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Fund at Huntsville Hospital Foundation. Info: 256-265-8077. HuntsvilleHospital. org/foundation.

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Alabama Gourd Festival – Oct 20-21. Come see the beautiful original pieces of gourd art, tour the ribbon competition exhibit hall where each of our gourd artists and growers has entered a juried competition.

Learn how the artists achieve special techniques with the many free demonstrations throughout the weekend. Cullman Civic Center, Cullman AL. Info: 256-355-4634. AlabamaGourdSociety.org.

International Heritage Festival 2012 – 10am4pm. Learn about cultures from different continents through music, dance, food, crafts, and history. This day will include Irish and Indian dancers, a Native American flute player and crafts from different countries. International foods will be sold for lunch from 12-2pm. Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr, Huntsville, AL. 35801. BurrittOnTheMountain.org.

Mentone Colorfest, 28th Annual – Oct 20-21.

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Alabama Renaissance Feast – 7pm. Wenches and Queens alike will enjoy this authentic Renaissance Feast prepared by world-renowned chef. In true Renaissance style, entertainment will be provided throughout the meal. Participants are encouraged to wear their finest Renaissance attire. FlorenceLauderdale Coliseum, Florence AL. Info: 256-7404141. AlaRenfaire.org.

S2S B2B: Family Business – 3-5pm. By day, the Duncans are an upstanding family who run a thriving car dealership in Queens. By night, they live a dangerous secret life. Carl Weber and Eric Pete deliver a thrilling underworld drama in The Family Business. Main Library, Meeting Room A & B, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-532-5940.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Health Forum: Breast Cancer 101 – 1-2pm. Kelly West of the Clearview Cancer Institute, presents this primer on Breast Cancer. Included in the discussion will be Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Main Library, Second Floor Meeting Room A & B, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-532-5940.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Cupid’s CafĂŠ: One Summer by Karen Robards 12-1pm. Karen Robards is the bestselling author of twenty-seven novels. The winner of six Silver Pen awards for favorite romance novelist, as well as numerous other awards, she lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her husband, Doug, and their sons Peter, Christopher, and Jack. She says, “I read, I write, and I chase children. That’s my life.â€? Main Library, 915 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-532-5940.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 Huntsville Traditional Music Association Playing 7-9pm. As a non-profit organization, the Huntsville Traditional Music Association’s purpose and objective is to preserve and perpetuate traditional music, instruments, and styles of rendition. Since our objective is to preserve and encourage original and traditional styles and forms of music, we emphasize live performance of music (not-recorded or assisted by recordings) using natural, acoustic instruments and unaltered human voices. The public is welcome to come listen. Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr, Huntsville, AL 35801.

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Athens Storytelling Festival – 10am-10pm, Oct 25-27. Stories will be told on the courthouse square in Athens, Alabama within close proximity of an eclectic mix of shops offering a wide variety of antiques, gifts, gourmet foods, clothing and hardware. The courthouse square boasts several warm and inviting restaurants, and food vendors will be present for good old-fashioned festival fare. Courthouse Square, 121 S Marion St, Athens, AL 35611. Info: 256-232-0400. AthensStory TellingFestival.com The Rocky Horror Show Presented by Renaissance Theatre – 7:30pm Oct 25-27; Also 12am on Oct 27. Renaissance Theatre, 1216 Meridian St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-536-3117.

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Sneak Preview: Friday Night at the Opera presented by Huntsville Symphony Orchestra 7:30-9:30pm. HSO and the Huntsville Community Chorus present an evening of favorite operatic works. Von Braun Center Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. Info: HSO.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Storytellin’ Campfire Talk: Ghosts on the Mountain – Oct 26. Learn about Alabama’s finest spooks, legends, and folklore from JSU Field Schools’ Renee Morrison and Jenny Walker Whitman. Dress Warmly. Desoto State Park Large CCC Pavilion (across the road from the Nature Center). Free to attend. Little River Canyon Field School Educational/Interpretive Center, 4322 Little River Trail NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967. 256-7825697. JSU.edu/epic.

Huntsville Chamber Music Guild presents Christian Lane – 7:30-9:30pm. Winner of the prestigious 2011 Canadian International Organ Competition, Christian Lane is one of America’s most accomplished and versatile young organists.

Trinity Methodist Church Room 269, 607 Airport Rd, Huntsville, AL 35802. Info: Hcmg2.org.

Ain’t Misbehavin’ presented by Independent Musical Productions – 7:30-9:30pm, Oct 26-27; 2:30pm Oct 28. The musical soul of 1930s Harlem lives on in this revue, which is still considered one of Broadway’s best. UAHuntsville Chan Auditorium, 301 Sparkman Dr, Huntsville, AL 35899.

Huntsville Ballet Company’s “Unplugged” Series Oct 26-28. Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2pm/7:30pm; Sun 2pm.

Experience ballet up close & personal as Huntsville Ballet dancers take to the stage with passion, poise and power. Von Braun Center Playhouse, 700 Monroe St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-539-0961.

VonBraunCenter.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Alabama Renaissance Faire – Oct 27-28. Voted one of the top 20 events in the Southeast during the month of October, the Alabama Renaissance is a premier event that transforms Wilson Park into Fountain-on-the-Green for an entire weekend. It is common to find pirates, fairies, trolls, maidens, kings, and everything in between roaming the park during this exciting event. Vendors, demonstrators, and performers will be situated throughout the park for the entire event. Everyone is welcome—especially those clothed in Renaissance attire. Wilson Park, Florence, AL. Moonfolk Festival – 6-11pm. Moonfolk Fest is a monthly folk-music festival held at the Historic Lowe Mill. This event features a potluck with local musicians and entertainers. Admission is donation only, and all proceeds go to the Flying Monkey Community Garden. Lowe Mill ARTS, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville AL 35805. LoweMill.net‎.

MoonFolkHsv.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 Literary Giants: The Dovekeepers – 6:30-7:30pm.

The author of such iconic bestsellers as Illumination Night, Practical Magic, Fortune’s Daughter, and Oprah’s Book Club selection Here on Earth, Alice Hoffman is one of the most popular and memorable writers of her generation. Now, in The Dovekeepers, Hoffman delivers her most masterful work yet--one that draws on her passion for mythology, magic, and archaeology and her inimitable understanding of women. Madison Public Library, 130 Plaza Blvd, Madison, AL 35758. 256-461-0046.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 Huntsville Photographic Society: 2012 Members’ Showcase – 11am-4pm, Oct 30-31. An annual juried selection of approximately 50 outstanding photographs by members of the Huntsville Photographic Society. Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-535-4350.

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ongoingevents sunday PPower Yoga – 4-5pm. Adrienne Lucas. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256 533-7975. TheYogaCenterOf Huntsville.com.

Meditation – 8:20am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL.256-883-8596.

CSL-Huntsville.org.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – 9:15am.

Shared reading and group discussions. Extra books available. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-895-0255. LightOf ChristCenter.org.

Unity Church on the Mountain Service – 10:30am.

Practicing Oneness with God in a positive light of love for all. 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOntheMountain.com.

1-Hour Mystery School – 11am. A different service each week including ritual, music, and a message in an open, loving environment. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-895-0255.

LightOfChristCenter.org.

Social Dance Class – 3-6pm. Social Dance Class taught by Sandra Watts. Combination of ballroom and country/western dance. Prepares you to dance anywhere. One hour class with practice dancing to follow. $6.00. GeeÊs Place, 2274-A Highway 72 East, Huntsville, AL. 256-682-7886.

Vinyasa Power Yoga – 4-5pm. Adrienne Lucas.

The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOf Huntsville.com.

Zumba Dance – 6-7pm. „JAK‰arta. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Beyond Basic Bellydance – 5-6pm. Michelle. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

monday Your Yoga with Casey – 6-7am. BeginnerÊs class with Casey, $14 session or $45 for 4 class pack (valid one month from purchase) Studio 258, 2nd floor, Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville, AL. Email: Casey@youryogasite.net or call 256-6797143. YourYogaSite.net.

Level 1 Pilates – 7-8am. All levels. Michelle Camper. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

InFocus Yoga – 8:15am. A silent meditation-based class to reduce stress levels and enhance your brain function. If youÊve ever wanted to practice meditation but never find the time, we give some brief direction to start this 20 minute class and then you silently breathe your way into your day. This class is free to all who want to attend. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. Yoga FireHsv.com.

Intro Yoga – 9am. Fundamental pose and practice orientation class for newcomers. You will be become familiar with yoga terms and pose positions as we instruct you in this gentle, beginner-paced class.

Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Huntsville Photographic Society Program Night 7-8:45pm. Come and associate with some of the best photographers in the valley. Join for only $20 per year. We meet the second and fourth Mondays of each month except December. Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Auditorium, 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL. HuntsvillePhotographic Society.org.

Ignite Yoga – 7:15pm. A heated power yoga class with strength-building focus achieved through standing poses. We utilize a quick-paced, hot yoga approach to increase your training heart rate and fitness levels. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

HotYoga 26 – 9-10:30am. 26 yoga poses with modifications done twice in 105 degrees. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Hampton Cove, AL. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

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Ignite Yoga – 12pm. A heated power yoga class with strength-building focus achieved through standing poses. We utilize a quick-paced, hot yoga approach to increase your training heart rate and fitness levels.

Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Ignite Yoga – 6am. A heated power yoga class with strength-building focus achieved through standing poses. We utilize a quick-paced, hot yoga approach to increase your training heart rate and fitness levels.

Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Hotpower Yoga – 12-1pm, A well-rounded Asana Practice in a Heated room. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Hampton Cove, AL. 256-585-6380.

HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

Ignite Yoga – 9am. A heated power yoga class with strength-building focus achieved through standing poses. We utilize a quick-paced, hot yoga approach to increase your training heart rate and fitness levels.

Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 4:30pm. A smooth progressive flow of poses, synchronized to the breath. This yoga style is a discipline derived from Hatha yoga, is faster-paced with emphasis placed on transitions and breathing. This can also be offered as a Gentle Vinyasa Flow class. Both can be heated or non-heated classes, so check the schedule for your preference. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Zumba Gold Classes – 4:30-5:20pm. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Beginning Belly Dance Classes – 5:30-6:30pm.

Learn new school belly dance with an old school flair.

Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane NW, Huntsville, AL. 256-637-9979. NomadicTapestry.com.

Beginner Couple/Partner Dances – 6-8pm. Sandra Watts will be teaching Sweetheart Schottische along with other partner dances. Social dancing after the class. If you have never danced, this is the class to learn how. $5. GeeÊs Place, 2274-A Highway 72 East, Huntsville, AL. 256-682-7886.

Beyond Basics – 6:45-7:45pm. For those with less than 75 hours of class time training. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane NW, Huntsville, AL. 256-637-9979. NomadicTapestry.com.

Yoga Class – 6:00-7:15pm. Iyengar-based yoga focuses on form, technique and alignment. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Ste C, Huntsville, AL. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguagePilates.com.

Pilates – 9-10am. Annette Beresford. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Level I Yoga – 10:15-11:30am. Annette Beresford.

The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOf Huntsville,.com.

Pilates – 10:30am. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Lunchtime Belly Basics – 11:30am-12:30pm. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Instant Yoga – 12pm. A quick 30 minute lunchcrunch power yoga class during your break. This class is heated. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Basketweaving – 2pm-3pm. No reservations necessary. Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. BurrittOnTheMountain.com.

The Market at Artisans Cove – 4-7pm. This FarmerÊs Market is every Tuesday in Hampton Cove behind Publix. Artisans Cove. 220 Old Highway 431 S, Hampton Cove, AL. Bellydance Blast Class – 4:30-5:20pm. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

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Beginning Belly Dance Class – 5:30-6:30pm.

Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane NW, Huntsville, AL. 256-637-9979. NomadicTapestry.com.

Intro Yoga – 5:30pm. Fundamental pose and practice orientation class for newcomers. You will be become familiar with yoga terms and pose positions as we instruct you in this gentle, beginner-paced class. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Eating Issues and Body Image Support Group 5:50-7:30pm. Free support group for women who struggle with any body image or weight issues, including those with eating disorders. Facilitated By Rachael Martin (nutritionist) at 603 Ward Ave, Huntsville (Five Points area). Call 256-426-6884 for information.

Level I Yoga– 6-7:15pm. Mitzi Connell. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Meditation – 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596.

CSL-Huntsville.org.

Beginner/Intermediate Mat Class – 6-7pm. This class adds more exercises from the series and will challenge oneÊs mind/body connections. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Ste C, Huntsville, AL. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguagePilates.com Toastmasters: Redstone Toastmasters – 6-7:30pm.

The Apollo Room, Radisson Hotel, 8721 Madison Boulevard, Madison, AL. Guests always welcome.

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Science of Mind Classes – 6:30-8:30pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Basic American Tribal Style (ATS) – 6:45-7:45pm.

Lea. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Yin Yoga – 7pm. A very relaxed form of yoga in which we practice inward consciousness during longer poses to help you go deeper into connective tissues supporting greater relaxation and flexibility.

Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Back to Basic Drumming – 8-9pm. Darbuka Dave.

Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Beginning Yoga – 7pm. Holly Dyess. Beez Fitness, 7495 Wall Triana Highway, Madison. $8 at the door for non-members. IronHorseFitness.com.

The Living Art Bonsai Society – 7pm, first Tuesday of every month at the Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave. Contact: Shelby Aesthetic.

256-417-7187. LivingArtBonsaiSociety.org.

Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenter OfHuntsville.com.

InFocus Yoga – 8:15am. A silent meditation-based class to reduce stress levels and enhance your brain function. If youÊve ever wanted to practice meditation but never find the time, we give some brief direction to start this 20 minute class and then you silently breathe your way into your day. This class is free to all who want to attend. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. Yoga FireHsv.com.

Increase Yoga – 9am. Through repeated use of varied Sun Salutation poses, you will increase your core heat and metabolic rate, as you breathe, stretch and strengthen in this class. This is a popular practice weÊve developed out of studios in New York City and L.A. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Creamery Tours – 9am, 10am, 1pm, 2pm. Find out where and how the goat cheese recommended by Oprah, Food Network, and Southern Living is made.

Belle Chevre Creamery, 26910 Bethel Road, Elkmont (Huntsville). $8 adults, $4 kids, free for 6 and under. 256-423-2238. Email@BelleChevre.com.

Crafts & Cocktails – 6:30pm. Every Wednesday night at Burritt on the Mountain, women are invited to craft and enjoy a cocktail. Each week a new craft and theme are presented along with all the materials to complete the craft. Every event is taught by a Saucy Duo Crafts instructor. Burritt provides a cash bar featuring beer, wine, water, and soft drinks. $35/ person. Visit SaucyDuo.com for details. Info: Mary Ramsey 256-529-3450. Burritt on the Mountain, 3101 Burritt Dr, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2882.

BurrittOnTheMountain.org.

Science of Mind Classes – 10am-12pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville,.org.

Yin Yoga – 12pm. A very relaxed form of yoga in which we practice inward consciousness during longer poses to help you go deeper into connective tissues supporting greater relaxation and flexibility. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 4:30pm. A smooth progressive flow of poses, synchronized to the breath. This yoga style is a discipline derived from Hatha yoga, is faster-paced with emphasis placed on transitions and breathing. This can also be offered as a Gentle Vinyasa Flow class. Both can be heated or non-heated classes, so check the schedule for your preference. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Bellydance Blast Class – 4:30-5:20pm. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Beginning Belly Dance Class – 5:30-6:30pm.

Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane NW, Huntsville, AL. 256-637-9979. NomadicTapestry.com.

Level 1 Pilates – 7-8am. All levels. Michelle Camper. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East

Meditation – 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596.

CSL-Huntsville.org.

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„You Are A Powerful Creator‰ – 6:30pm. A class that will guide you how to create the life you want at Unity Church on the Mountain. 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOntheMountain.com. „Course in Miracles‰ – 6:30pm. A class that will positively change your life at Unity Church on the Mountain. 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOntheMountain.com.

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Art Critique at Lowe Mill – 6-7pm, fourth Wednesday of each month. In the interest of nourishing our expanding artistsÊ community we are reviving the Art Critique here at Lowe Mill. The hope is that these critiques provide opportunity for Artist: interaction, expression, and growth. All we ask is that all attending come with the spirit to: create, share and express without reservation. Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment , 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-0399. LoweMill.net .

WomenÊs Yoga – 9am to 10.30am. Suzanne Newton. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOf Huntsville.com.

HypnoBirthing Classes – 6-8:30pm. Each class is a series of 5 consecutive weeks and includes the HypnoBirthing book and Rainbow Relaxation CD. Classes are held at „A Nurturing Moment,‰ 7540 Memorial Parkway SW, Ste B, Huntsville, AL 35802. To register, contact Marsha Mathes, HB Practitioner, at 256-698-2151 or Mathes79@ knology.net.

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Power Yoga – 6-7pm. Claire Herdy. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

West Coast Swing Dance Class – 6:30-8:30pm.

West Coast Swing Dance Class taught by Stephanie Schneider. One hour class with practice dancing to follow. No partner needed. $5. GeeÊs Place, 2274-A Highway 72 East, Huntsville, AL. 256-682-7886.

Free Tennessee River Writers Group – 6:308:30pm. Open-minded, open-hearted and creative group. Exercises, Readings, considerate critiques.

All experience levels welcome. Flint River Coffee Company, 1443 Winchester Rd. Call George Kost 256-682-5479.

Satsang – 6:30pm. Satsang with Gangaji. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville, AL. 256-883-8596. CSL-Huntsville,.org.

Searching? – The Red Mountain Study Group of Huntsville invites inquiries from men and women, no matter what their beliefs, who are still searching for the meaning of their lives now and here. Our work includes meditation, practice and study based on the teaching of G. I. Gurdjieff. We are affiliated with the Gurdjieff Foundation of New York. 256361-9575. Email: rmsg@att.net.

thursday Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 6am. A smooth progressive flow of poses, synchronized to the breath. This yoga style is a discipline derived from Hatha yoga, is faster-paced with emphasis placed on transitions and

breathing. This can also be offered as a Gentle Vinyasa Flow class. Both can be heated or non-heated classes, so check the schedule for your preference. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Ignite Yoga – 9am. A heated power yoga class with strength-building focus achieved through standing poses. We utilize a quick-paced, hot yoga approach to increase your training heart rate and fitness levels. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Fusion Pilates – 9-10am. A fusion of Pilates and Hanna Somatic work teaching one to access and strengthen oneÊs deepest connections bringing balance to oneÊs spine and overall posture. Body Language Pilates, 305 Jefferson St, Ste C, Huntsville, AL. 256-704-5080. BodyLanguagePilates.com.

Pilates – 9-10am. Annette Beresford. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500-A Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-658-9748. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Level I Yoga – 10:15-11:30am. Annette Beresford. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOf Huntsville.com.

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Lunchtime Belly Basics – 11:30am-12:30pm. Shahala Liz. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Pilates – 10:30am. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Instant Yoga – 12pm. A quick 30 minute lunch-crunch power yoga class during your break. This class is heated. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

The Greene Street Market At Nativity – 4-8pm, Thursdays through Oct 25.

Enjoy buying local fresh and high quality produce. Corner of Greene St and Eustis Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-682-4429.

Bellydance - Drumming - Yoga 1219 B&C Jordan Lane, Huntsville 256-318-0169 For class schedules and pricing go to: www.nomadictapestry.com

Zumba Gold Class – 4:30-5:20pm. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 C Jordan Lane, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Cocktails & Dogtails – 5-8pm. Bring your pooch along as you stroll through the Huntsville Botanical Garden. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave, 256-830-4447. Hsvbg.org.

More than 20 years of experience.

Pre-Natal Yoga – 9-10:15am. Katherine Orton. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOf Huntsville.com.

Dance Basics – 5:30-6:30pm. Amber. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

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Intimate Yoga – 5:30pm. A candlelit class to decrease distractions and increase your breath and body awareness. This is a deeply relaxing, slower-flow practice which enhances the balance between active yoga poses and conscious relaxation. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

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Art. Cost and additional details at MitziConnell. com. Huntsville Museum of Art, 300 Church St S, Huntsville, AL. HsvMuseum.org.

balanced lifestyle with physical and mental awareness and strength. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Level I Yoga– 9-10:15am. Tom Musgrove. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

„A Course in Miracles‰ – 6:30pm. A class that will positively change your life at Unity Church on the Mountain. 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOnTheMountain.com.

Hotpower Flow Yoga – 4:30-5:45pm. Asana Practice with Restorative Poses in heated room. Hot Yoga of Huntsville, 326 Sutton Rd, Hampton Cove, AL. 256-585-6380. HotYogaOfHuntsville.com.

„Life Questions‰ Class – 6:30pm. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville, AL. Info: 256-536-2271 or call Debbie Preece at 256-337-8200. UnityChurchOnTheMountain.com.

Bellydance Blast Class – 4:30-5:30pm. Shahala Liz. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Your Yoga with Casey – 9:45-10:45am. BeginnerÊs class with Casey, $14 session or $45 for 4 class pack (valid one month from purchase) Studio 258, 2nd floor, Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville, AL. Email: Casey@youryogasite.net or call 256679-7143. YourYogaSite.net.

Spiritual Awareness Class taught by Rev. Grace Gifford – 6:30-8pm through December 8. Living the truth through the Christ within all of us. Unity Church on the Mountain, 1328 Governors Dr. SE, Huntsville, AL. 256-536-2271. UnityChurchOn TheMountain.com.

Level I Yoga – 6:30-8pm. Bonnie Robertson. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. YogaCenterOf Huntsville.com.

Beyond Basic Zils – 6:45-7:45pm. Sallye. Nomadic Tapestry, 1219 B&C Jordan Ln, Huntsville, AL. NomadicTapestry.com.

Vinyasa Flow – 7pm. A smooth progressive flow of poses, synchronized to the breath. This yoga style is a discipline derived from Hatha yoga, is faster-paced with emphasis placed on transitions and breathing.

This can also be offered as a Gentle Vinyasa Flow class. Both can be heated or non-heated classes, so check the schedule for your preference. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Ignite Yoga – 7:15pm. A heated power yoga class with strength-building focus achieved through standing poses. We utilize a quick-paced, hot yoga approach to increase your training heart rate and fitness levels. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Beginning Yoga – 7pm. Holly Dyess. Beez Fitness, 7495 Wall Triana Highway, Madison, AL. $8 at the door for non-members. IronHorseFitness.com.

friday Level 1 Pilates – 7-8am. All levels. Michelle Camper. The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 East Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-533-7975. Yoga CenterOfHuntsville.com.

Kundalini Yoga – 12pm. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Ballerina Pilates – 4:30pm. Developed by Audrey Fafard, Certified Pilates Instructor and dancer. Ballerina Pilates is a specific technique using the powerful Pilates fundamentals and proper anatomical form blended with movement and graceful Ballet exercises and stretches used between the barre and floor.

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Ignite Yoga – 6pm. A heated power yoga class with strength-building focus achieved through standing poses. We utilize a quick-paced, hot yoga approach to increase your training heart rate and fitness levels.

Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Public Clearance Session – 7pm. Third Friday each month. Learn effective healing through reception and application of Divine energies. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-895-0255.

Paranormal Study Center – 6:30pm, 4th Friday each month. Meets at Radisson Hotel/Olympus Room, 8721 Madison Blvd, Madison, AL. For more information, contact Lamont Hamilton at WorldPsychic@email.com.

Ballroom Dance Class and Party – 7-10pm. Group class at 7pm with a different dance being taught every month. Then, social dancing from 8 to 10pm. $10 per person. Southern Elegance Dance Studio, 3005 L and North Dr SW, Huntsville, AL.

saturday Madison City Farmers Market – 8am-12pm.

Come early for the best selection of local produce, home baked goods, goat cheese, milk, eggs, meats, fresh herbs, honey, relishes, jams and jellies. Come see creations from local artisans including handmade cards, soaps, lotions, jewelry, candles, wood and iron works and other handmade items. 1282 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758.

Jack OÊLantern Farm Market – Sat: 9am-2pm; Sun: 3-7pm. Open year-round. Upscale farmers market. Hydroponic vegetables, local honey, certified naturally grown vegetables. Garage Rd on TVA Reservation, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661. 256-3862335. JackOLanternFarm.com.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9am. A smooth progressive flow of poses, synchronized to the breath. This yoga style is a discipline derived from Hatha yoga, is faster-paced with emphasis placed on transitions and breathing. This can also be offered as a Gentle Vinyasa Flow class. Both can be heated or non-heated classes, so check the schedule for your preference. Yoga Fire, 1874 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL. 256-399-YOGA. YogaFireHsv.com.

Natural Childbirth Classes – 9-11am. Downtown Cullman, AL. A 4-part series. Call to Register 256962-0975. BirthingBeautiful.net.

HypnoBirthing Classes – 10am-12:30pm. Each class is a series of 5 consecutive weeks and includes the HypnoBirthing book and Rainbow Relaxation CD. Classes will be held at „Hypnosis, Facials & Massage by Marsha,‰ 3313 Memorial Parkway SW, Ste 116, Huntsville, AL 35801. To register, contact Marsha Mathes, HB Practitioner, at 256-698-2151 or Mathes79@knology.net.

HypnoBirthing Classes – 6-8:30pm. Each class is a series of 5 consecutive weeks and includes the HypnoBirthing book and Rainbow Relaxation CD. Classes are held at „A Nurturing Moment,‰ 7540 Memorial Parkway SW, Ste B, Huntsville, AL 35802. To register, contact Marsha Mathes, HB Practitioner, at 256-698-2151 or Mathes79@ knology.net.

Gentle Yoga – 10:15-11:45am. Nikki Russell.

The Yoga Center of Huntsville, 500 E Pratt Ave, Huntsville, AL. 256-653-9255 or 256-533-7975.

YogaCenterOfHuntsville.com.

Cardio Ballroom – 11am. Mega calorie burning dance fun. No more treadmill! Madison Ballroom, 9076 Madison Blvd, Madison. GabrielaDance.com.

Artist Market – 12-4pm. Local artists and others are invited to set up a booth and sell their wares to the public. There will be art, jewelry, vintage clothing, records, and more interesting things for sale inside our facility. Safe from rain. Free admission. Flying Monkey Arts Center at Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville, AL. FlyingMonkeyArts.org.

Community HU Song – 1:30-2pm. Join others in singing HU, an ancient love song to God that can help and uplift one in countless ways. Held each Saturday (except Sept 1). Huntsville ECK Center, 900 Wellman Avenue, Ste 3, Five Points. 256-5341751. ECK-Alabama.org.

Reiki Free Clinic (no charge) – 2-4 pm. Every Third Saturday of each month. Center for Personal Growth, 924-B Merchant Walk Way SW, Huntsville, AL. For appointments contact Shari Feinman-Prior at Shari1717@gmail.com.

Huntsville Ghost Walk – 6-8pm. Who is the angry ghost in the courthouse? What is the story behind the haunting tune phantom children sign while playing on Walker Street? Learn the answers to these questions and many more on Saturday nights June through October during HuntsvilleÊs Ghost Walk.

Harrison Brothers Hardware Store, 124 Southside Square, Huntsville, AL. Ballroom Dancing – 7pm Beginner Group Class, 8pm Dance Party. Madison Ballroom Dance Studio, 9076 Madison Blvd, Madison, AL. 256-461-1900.

MadisonBallroom.com.

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ACUPUNCTURE THE NEELEY CENTER FOR HEALTH 600 Saint Clair Avenue SW, Bldg. 5 Suite 11 Huntsville, AL 35801 256-716-4048 Hours: T-F, 9am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm House calls by Appointment Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Chinese Herbology, Pastoral Counseling, Beam Ray Therapy, Rapid Eye Technology, Nutritional Supplementation, Detoxification.

CHILD BIRTH SERVICES

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

CENTER FOR PERSONAL GROWTH

HOPE FOR LIFE COLON HYDROTHERAPY Amanda Mashburn, owner/certified colon hydrotherapist 10300 Bailey Cove Road, Suite-7A Huntsville, AL 35803 256-270-8731 hope4lifeal.com Our goal is to live long and live strong. Young or old, male or female, healthy or sick, will benefit from an internal cleansing.

Mention this ad and get $10 off your first colonic session.

10 MOONS RISING BIRTH SERVICES Donna Mitchell CPM, CLC, BMsc 10MoonsRising.com Midwife@consultant.com 256-566-9305 Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee 10 Moons Rising Birth Services offers education and resources for women during pregnancy. We offer counseling in nutrition, herbal teas, VBACs, Out of Hospital births in TN and MS, midwifery care, prenatal visits, postpartum visits, doulas and monitrices.

We specialize in natural birth options in the North Alabama/Tennessee area. We have Certified Lactation Consultants also available for consult.

CENTER FOR OPTIMAL WELLBEING U’Jeana Wilson Owner/Certified Colon Hydrotherapist Degree in Psychology 256-489-9806 Center for Optimal Wellbeing is the longest operating colonic therapy provider in Huntsville. First time clients have expressed immediate feelings of increased energy levels and improved efficiency in waste elimination. You will enjoy the experience of your own “personal cleansing spa” as you receive colon hydrotherapy (colonic), far infrared sauna, an optional massaging shower, and ionic footbath services—in a clean, comfortable, and relaxing private environment.

Call for directions and a 10% discount on your first service when you mention Natural Awakenings or use code COWB.

Shari Feinman-Prior 915-B Merchant Walk Way, SW Huntsville, AL 35801 256-289-3331 Shari1717@gmail.com “SPARK YOUR LIGHT” FROM WITHIN YOUR TRUE BEING and TRANSFORM your life. Offering an individualized integrative approach from energy psychology: Inner Counselor Process, Rapid Eye Technology, Healing Touch, Reiki, and Life Skills Coaching, to create change in deep seated patterns of behavior for a healthy and joyful life.

FAMILY MEDICINE COLON HYDROTHERAPY JARVIS NATURAL HEALTH CLINIC 1489 Slaughter Road, Madison 256-837-3448 I-ACT Certified Colon Hydro Therapists. Do you know that 80% of your immune system is in your colon?

Bathe your body from the inside to improve health.

Colon irrigation aids in soothing and toning the colon, which makes elimination more effective.

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PROGRESSIVE FAMILY MEDICINE Chad Gilliam, M.M.S. PA-C 1230 Slaughter Road, Suite C, Madison, AL 256-722-0555 ProFamilyMed.com Progressive Family Medicine provides medical care for patients of all ages and uniquely blends Natural and Prescription medicines together to help speed the patient’s recovery. Progressive Family Medicine is the patient’s clinic of choice when they would like to understand how natural medicines work along with prescription drugs.

CENTER FOR DIRECTIONAL HEALING™ Susan Spalding 2225 Drake Ave. SW, Suite 18 Huntsville, 35805 256-882-0360 DirectionalHealing.com

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For over 20 years, Susan Spalding and the staff at the Center for Directional Healing have been helping people achieve harmonic health through Directional Healing, Reflexology, and now the Amethyst Biomat.

Clients may choose a single service, or combine all three for the most complete healing experience. Healing techniques, articles, and more information are available online at DirectionalHealing.com.

Trudi Gardner, M.S. 256-772-6999 Tygard2000@aol.com An interior design philosophy that invites serenity and reduces stress.

Feng Shui design concepts brings positive energy into your home and office to encourage Prosperity, Well Being, Harmony, and Balance.

Be brave enough to live life creatively. The creative place where no one else has ever been. ~Alan Alda natural awakenings

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MASSAGE CAROLYN NEAL (L.M.T. #422) 220 Rhett Ave, Suite D Huntsville, AL 35801 256-694-9044 With over 15 years of experience. Specializing in Swedish, Deep Tissue massage, Myotherapy, as well as Repetitive Use Injury Therapy (RITI). Call Today for Appointment.

CENTER FOR INNER WELLNESS Becky Waters Certified Hypnotherapist and Professional Breathworker 3322 S. Memorial Parkway, Suite 641 Huntsville, AL 256-348-5236 Creating positive change through hypnotherapy and Breathwork. Empowering you to live to your highest potential. Relieve stress and anxiety, release negativity, pain management, pre/post medical procedure, fears/phobias, weight loss, smoking cessation, and more

MARSHA MATHES Certified Hypnotist 3313 Memorial Parkway, Ste 116 Huntsville, AL 35801 256-698-2151 MarshaMathes.SkinCareTherapy.net Hypnosis is a tool to assist you in countless ways to heal your past, empower your present and create your future: • HypnoBirthing Classes • Quit smoking • Weight loss • Nail and lip biting • Teeth grinding • Insomnia • Anxiety and stress relief • Phobias and fears • Pain relief • Sports enhancement • PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) • Current and Past Life Regressions

MEETING ROOMS/ EVENT SPACE LIGHT OF CHRIST CENTER 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville 256-895-0255 LightOfChristCenter.org The Light of Christ Center is comfortably situated in a vintage Centenarian House conveniently located near the UAHuntsville campus. Our Center facilities are available for rent to both members and non-members. We offer our Spiritual Home as your ideal venue for weddings, receptions, memorial services, classes/workshops and other gatherings. Call 256-895-0255 and leave a message if you’re interested in a tour or to speak with someone about your event. Amenities available: • Kitchen (microwave only) • Solarium • Lounge/Salon • Roundtable Room (meeting/dining) • Chapel (w/up to 50 chairs)

CENTER FOR THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE AND BODYWORK 1634 Slaughter Rd., Madison 256-430-9756 Our vision is to provide professional massage services in a comfortable clinical environment to Madison and the surrounding area. Student massages available for 1/2 the regular rate.

Lic. E1311.

CLOUD NINE Evening and Weekend Appointments 256-337-6989 Finally, someone who makes housecalls! Swedish, Ortho and Deep Tissue massage in the privacy of your own home. Gift Certificates also available for any occasion.

MUSIC THERAPY HEALING SOUNDS MUSIC THERAPY Stephanie Bolton, MA, MT-BC 256-655-0648 ImageryAndMusic.com Huntsville, Alabama-based music therapy practice focused on improving personal health and wellness using guided imagery and music techniques. Currently providing workshops and individual consultations.

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MASSAGE THERAPY SCHOOL MADISON SCHOOL OF MASSAGE THERAPY, LLC 1634 Slaughter Rd, Suite C Madison, AL 35758 256-430-9756 MadisonSchoolOfMassageTherapy.com Our training will change your life forever in a new career as a Professional. Student massages available for 1/2 the regular rate. AL Board of Massage School Lic# S-117 AL State Board of Ed. School Lic# 1200I.

Dr. Deb Gilliam, N.M.D. 1230 Slaughter Road, Madison, AL 256-722-0555 Dr. Gilliam treats a variety of health problems with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, heart disease, hormone replacement and thyroid issues being at the forefront. Dr. Gilliam sees patients from around the world due to the reputation she has earned by treating hard to treat medical conditions. Dr. Gilliam works to find the cause of medical conditions and does not simply treat the patients’ symptoms.

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NUTRITIONIST HUNTSVILLE NUTRITION THERAPY Rachael Martin, MS, RD, LD, CEDRD 603 Ward Ave Huntsville, AL 35801 256-426-0688 Rachael@EBiSolutions.org Rachael Martin offers Nutrition Therapy to a varied population, with a non-traditional spin. She works with several specialties, including eating disorders, weight management, body image, severe thyroid and hormonal disorders, diabetes, as well as general health and well being. At all times a non-diet approach is used.

Learning to understand and work with your body’s nutritional needs in primary to her practice. A whole food focus is always emphasized, and supplement use is encouraged when they are needed. Call for an appointment (evening and weekends times are available).

REIKI REIKI FREE CLINIC (NO CHARGE) Shari Feinman-Prior 915-B Merchant Walk Way, SW Huntsville, AL 35801 Shari1717@gmail.com

2-4pm, every Third Saturday of each month. Contact Shari Feinman-Prior at Shari1717@gmail.com for info.

Serving Huntsville since 1995 “When the body gets working appropriately, then the force of gravity can flow through. Then spontaneously, the body heals itself.” —Ida P. Rolf

256-426-0232 katyglennwillis@yahoo.com KatyShamanHealer.blogspot.com Spiritually Assisted Intuitive Readings, Energetic Healing and Balancing for People and Pets, World Culture Shamanic Training, Spirit Midwife: Assistance for individual and caregivers during Death & Dying Process. Forty years of training and experience.

305 Jefferson St., Ste. C 256-704-5080 sybil@bodylanguagepilates.com BodyLanguagePilates.com

JACI HOGUE 256-656-4108 jaci@alabamarolfmethod.com AlabamaRolfMethod.com A complete system of body education that balances the physical body, improves posture, and helps resolve chronic pain. Created by Dr. Ida P. Rolf in the 1950s, Structural Integration has been scientifically validated and has withstood the test of time, as millions of people have enjoyed the remarkable benefits.

WATER, WILLOW & MOON SHAMANIC HEALING Jeffrey Rich 256-337-1699 WaterWillowMoon.com Jeffrey.Rich@gmail.com

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