October 2007

Features

The Neuroscience of Consciousness
Are humans hardwired for faith? by DR. MARIO BEAUREGARD

The Guru is Dead. Long Live the Guru.
With hard science and psychology continually unlocking the secrets of the universe and our inner selves, it’s easy to wonder if spiritual tutelage is possible, desirable or even necessary. by JOHN KAIN

Shifting the Burden
Tax breaks for big industry are hurting homeowners in Lake County, Indiana. by TOM TRESSER

Conversations
Brian Greene on the Theory of Everything: Professor of math and physics at New York’s Columbia University discusses his career investigating how the universe works. Interview by JAMIE FRIDDLE

Down Dog!
True confessions from that lone guy in your yoga class.
by MICHAEL STUSSER

DEPARTMENTS

Choice News
The Anti-plastic, Super Fantastic Ecohero; Who You Tryin’ to Get Crazy With, Ese? Don’t You Know GoLoco?; Vegansexual; Don’t Panic, It’s Organic. Sort of.

From the Commish
The Historic Chicago Bungalows and Green Home Expo
by SADHU A. JOHNSTON

The 100-Mile Cocktail
These days, it’s all about the homemade, local, organic, artisanal “elixir” by AMY PENNINGTON

Body Talk
Promise in the Pumpkin Patch
by LIZ BARKER

Awake At Last
Yoga Nidra — the “new” 4000-year-old practice of yogic sleep — offers real relief to war veterans and could-be parents
by DANA DEMAS

Conscious Dining
Bite Cafe: Quick, Healthy and Creative
by TANYA FRITZ

You Are Here
12 signs you’re on the right path
by JAMIE FRIDDLE

The Almighty Amero
by DANIEL PINCHBECK

Reviews
Film, Books and Music