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One For All And All For One, Once And For All

Donna Henes | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
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Donna Henes

These are deciding times. It is imperative for those of us who see the big picture to decide, to commit, to make a concerted effort to reach out in ever-expanding circles of affinity and embrace.

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Writers Searching for a Sense of Place

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 05.25.2011 | Books
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Dr. Irene S. Levine

It's always hard to find the right place to write. I find myself moving from upstairs to downstairs, looking for a spot that's not too hot, not too cold, not too light and not too dark. You might think I was Goldilocks. I'm a writer.

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The Rise of the New Power Co-Op Movement

Brendan Smith | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
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Brendan Smith

Climate protection has gone local. Political leaders may fiddle while the world burns, but grassroots groups around the country are organizing to cut greenhouse gas emissions and build a greener future.

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Tea, Green: Five Experts Serve Up Their Favorite Eco-Friendly Brews

Avital Andrews | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
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Avital Andrews

The tea industry has an ugly history of deforesting, damaging biodiversity, and using pesticides. To promote more enlightened sipping, we asked five experts to name their preferred brew.

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