Give Wisely
Mindful Giving in Material Times
by Dina April
By eliminating the sights and sounds of the local mall and adopting a mindful mode of giving we can present loved ones with something very special.
Wrap Your Gifts in Green
by Loriee D. Evans
Americans throw away 25 percent more garbage between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. This year try wrapping your offerings in creativity.
Have a Low-Impact Holiday Season
ULS Report
What can the average person do to have some fun this holiday season while keeping waste generation on the run? Here’s a list of waste-reducing tips and ideas.
The Holiday Gorge
by Jami Dawn Kessler, R.N., B.S.N.
The eating season is upon us. Here are some healthful hints to help you get through the holidays without the guilt, waste, or regret.
Farm Aid 2000
by James Faber
Farm Aid celebrated its fifteenth anniversary with this year’s concert. It remains an important tool in the fight against corporatization of agriculture.
Whatcha Gonna Do When They Come For You: A Colds and Flu Primer
by Bob Martin, M.S.
The cold and flu season is clawing at the door. Some preventative tactics can prepare our bodies for the fight against nasty cold and flu viruses.
Why is Cancer Killing Our Pets?
by Deborah Straw
Cancer’s rise in occurrence came first in humans, but pets are not far behind. Seventy types of cancer have been identified in domestic animals.
Lower Calorie Diets
by Jami Dawn Kessler, R.N., B.S.N.
A lower calorie diet may be one key to living longer. Studies are underway to examine this diet’s effects on health and longevity.
The Best Wing
by Jay Walljasper
Our picks for the next Cabinet and other key Washington posts. A dynamic, diverse group of people to guide the first president of this millennium.
The Life and Afterlife of Burial Mounds in Illinois
by Dave Aftandilian
The burial mounds of Illinois still have plenty of tales to tell to all who would listen — if we but have the ears to hear, and the heart to understand.
Beyond the Balance Sheet
by Ana Arias Terry
The microlending movement has become a viable way to help the poor and has been instrumental in improving societal ills associated with poverty.
