Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/ News Of Interest To The Magickal Community As It Happens en-us http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/images/logo.gif http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/ chall@alternativeapproaches.com http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4758 Kim Carlson, one of the country's leading experts on earth-friendliness, and the author of the upcoming book, "Green Your Work: Boost Your Bottom Line While Reducing Your Eco-Footprint," offers tips on how to avoid being greenwashed. Consumers Continue to Fall Prey to "Greenwashing" With environmental concerns on nearly everyone's personal radar, more and more consumers are purchasing items marked as eco-friendly, sustainable, nature-loving, certified organic and the like. When a company claims a product is green, the public believes them. And all too often, the public is misled. Greenwashing - falsely claiming or implying that a product or service is environmentally friendly - has become common practice as consumers' interest in the wellbeing of our planet is at an all time high. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4757 This Halloween, Robert Lloyd Parry performs the tales of M R James - thought by many to be the finest English ghost story author - on the East Coast. British Ghost Stories of M R James Bring a Shiver to New York and DC This Halloween, Robert Lloyd Parry brings the tales of M R James - thought by many to be the finest English ghost story author--to the East Coast. Lloyd Parry's critically acclaimed one-man performance recreates James' storytelling ambience as it was in King's College, Cambridge, over 100 years ago. Article Continues After Illustration Actor Robert Lloyd Parry as M.R. James. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4756 On Oct. 18, 2008, local Mensa chapters nationwide will be hosting Mensa Testing Day 2008. Think Fast! Mensa Testing Day 2008 The Flash always said he was the fastest man alive, but could he "Think Fast!" with American Mensa? On Oct. 18, 2008, local Mensa chapters nationwide will be hosting Mensa Testing Day 2008. Anyone who scores in the top two percent on the Mensa Admission Test will be invited to join the organization. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4755 Although the intended purpose of this article is to help Dr. Corran sell his book on Zombies, it offers an interesting look at the world of the undead as well. Zombies to Die For by Dr. Bob Curran Of all the horrors of literature or of the silver screen perhaps none is as terrifying as the zombie. The idea of the walking dead man, slack jawed, bereft of senses and with his skin rotting on the bone, is enough to frighten even the hardiest of souls. In many cases the creature also has a distinct taste for living human flesh. Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:00:27 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4754 Only Vermont, Montana and New Hampshire earned an A, according to a new report from the Center to Advance Palliative Care. Three states - Oklahoma, Alabama and Mississippi - got an F. Where You Live Matters When You're Seriously Ill; State-by-State Report Card America does a mediocre job caring for its sickest patients. The nation, says a new report, gets a C. Hospital palliative care programs make patients facing serious and chronic illness more comfortable by alleviating their pain and symptoms and counseling patients and their families. Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4753 National survey shows 79 percent of dog and cat owners are eager to include more nutrition from green foods in their pets' diets. In doing so, they just might inspire themselves to eat more of what they know is good for them. Consumers Crave Green Nutrition for Themselves and Their Pets Green nutrition is now the latest way for pet owners to go green, according to a survey of 640 dog and cat owners across America. Kelton Research conducted the study on behalf of Bell Rock Growers, the pet industry's pioneer supplier of green nutrition products. The survey shows consumers are eager to provide their animal companions with more nutrition options from green foods, such as broccoli, spinach and wheat grass. In doing so, they just might inspire themselves to eat more of what they know is good for them. Highlights of the green nutrition survey include: Sat, 04 Oct 2008 17:03:56 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4752 Chalk up another environmental benefit for shade-grown Latin American coffee: University of Michigan researchers say the technique will provide a buffer against the ravages of climate change in the coming decades. Green Coffee-Growing Practices Buffer Climate-Change Impact Over the last three decades, many Latin American coffee farmers have abandoned traditional shade-growing techniques, in which the plants are grown beneath a diverse canopy of trees. In an effort to increase production, much of the acreage has been converted to "sun coffee," which involves thinning or removing the canopy. Article Continues After Illustration High shade farm, looks like a forest from above because of the intact canopy, Chiapas, Mexico. Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4751 Free spirited maverick Poppa Neutrino has traveled the world, raised a family on the streets, and built rafts to live aboard. He's also been the subject of the documentary "Random Lunacy." Now, he's launching a new political party, the Owl Party, out of Burlington, Vermont. Documentary Star Launches Political Party With all eyes upon the two major parties battling to convince the population that they understand the common man, a very uncommon man, Poppa Neutrino, self-described nomad by nature, has been gathering media attention with the formation of a new political party. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4750 "This is an election that truly matters. This is a book that truly matters. Don't sit this one out. Get this book and get involved, TODAY!" - Ed Begley, Jr. Vote To Save The Planet - Your Guide to the Issues That Matter Dr. Jeff Schweitzer, former Clinton/Gore science advisor and internationally recognized authority in science, conservation and ethics - publishes call to action book, Vote to Save the Planet: Your Guide to the Issues that Matter, in bookstores now. Article Continues After Illustration Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4749 Black bears that live around urban areas weigh more, get pregnant at a younger age, and are more likely to die violent deaths, according to a study by the Wildlife Conservation Society. Urban Black Bears Live Fast, Die Young A study by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), published in the Fall 2008 issue of the journal Human-Wildlife Conflicts, tracked 12 bears over a 10-year period living in urban areas around Lake Tahoe, Nevada and compared them to 10 “wildland” bears that lived in outlying wild areas. The authors found that bears in urbanized areas weighed an average of 30 percent more than bears in wild areas due to a diet heavily supplemented by garbage. The authors believe that because the bears weigh more they are giving birth at an earlier age – on average when they are between 4-5 years old, as compared to 7-8 years for bears in wild areas. Some urban bears even reproduced as early as 2-3 years of age around Lake Tahoe. Article Continues After Illustration Two black bear cubs "dumpster-diving" in the Lake Tahoe region. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4748 Buck Institute study shows mixed results for life extending properties of antioxidants. Study of Antioxidants Sends Cautionary Signal First the good news: a study by scientists at the Buck Institute for Age Research shows four common antioxidants extended lifespan in the nematode worm C. elegans. And the not such good news: those four were among 40 antioxidants tested, the majority of which did nothing or caused harm to the microscopic worms. The findings highlight the complexity of biological processes involved in aging and sends a cautionary signal to consumers who take antioxidants assuming the supplements will help them live longer, healthier lives. Results of the study now appear in the online edition of Experimental Gerontology. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4747 Dr. Bernie Siegel's pioneering book "Love, Medicine and Miracles" was a major inspiration to Dr. Carol Robin as she created her free 12 week teleseminar series "Profound Paths to Health, Healing and Happiness" and Dr. Siegel is one of the featured speakers. Anyone can attend via telephone or internet. Dr. Robin has been a practitioner in the natural health and healing field for 30 years. In this series, she brings together twelve of today's innovative experts and pioneers in the health, wellness and mind-body healing field to offer their philosophies and techniques for enhanced health and well-being. Love, Medicine and Miracles; Free Health, Healing and Wellness Teleseminar Dr. Carol Robin hosts a free weekly teleseminar series, "Profound Paths to Health, Healing and Happiness," beginning October 7, 2008, featuring Dr. Bernie Siegel. Dr. Robin, DC, CCN has been a practitioner in the natural health and healing field for 30 years, and in this series she brings together 12 of today's innovative and pioneering health, wellness and mind-body healing experts to share their philosophies and techniques for enhanced energy, health, well-being and happiness. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4746 Last year, author Cal Orey predicted that during a forthcoming economic shake-up people would forego fancy processed foods and go back to Mother Nature. "More consumers are going to make a comeback with healthful home-cooking," she said. And now, her forecast is becoming a sobering reality around the nation as people cope with the global economic jolt, which include soaring food prices. Vinegar and Olive Oil: Author-Intuitive's Lean Times Forecast The Healing Powers of Olive Oil author-intuitive Cal Orey had just finished baking a chocolate Earthquake Cake infused with olive oil (the recipe is to be used for her new health book) when she read the recent CNN.com article "Chilly Economy Fires Up Home Cooking, Experts Say." The fact is, in August 2007 she predicted on www.earthquakeepi-center.com that a recession (of sorts), was in the works for 2008. Article Continues After Illustration Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4745 In a two-year multicenter study led by University of Utah doctors, the dietary supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate performed no better than placebo in slowing the rate of cartilage loss in the knees of osteoarthritis patients. Dietary Supplements, Placebo Same in Slowing Cartilage Loss In a two-year multicenter study led by University of Utah doctors, the dietary supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate performed no better than placebo in slowing the rate of cartilage loss in the knees of osteoarthritis patients. This was an ancillary study concurrently conducted on a subset of the patients who were enrolled in the prospective, randomized GAIT (Glucosamine/chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial). The primary objective of this ancillary study was to investigate whether these dietary supplements could diminish the structural damage of osteoarthritis. The results, published in the October issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism, show none of the agents had a clinically significant effect on slowing the rate of joint space width loss - the distance between the ends of joint bones as shown by X-ray. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4744 Researchers have shown that a plot of land on the campus of Auburn University that has been maintained by a century old practice of sustainable farming can produce similar cotton crops to those using other methods. This 110 year old continuous field experiment, called “the Old Rotation”, utilizes traditional crop rotation methods and includes winter legumes to protect the soil from winter erosion. Experiment Demonstrates 110 Years of Sustainable Agriculture A plot of land on the campus of Auburn University shows that 110 years of sustainable farming practices can produce similar cotton crops to those using other methods. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4743 Have Zombies Overtaken Vampires as America’s Darkling Darlings? Not exactly, but they could be the country’s monster crush du jour, says a Texas Tech University pop-culture guru. Spate of Living Dead Flicks May Prove Dracula’s Lost his Bite Are zombies the new vampires? Not exactly, but they could be the country’s monster crush du jour, says Texas Tech University pop-culture guru Rob Weiner. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4742 The Roman destruction of Jerusalem in 73 A.D. may not have happened as believed. Professor Aaron Skorsky, in an attempt to find the ancient Masada Stones, rumored to have been involved in Jerusalem's destruction, also discovers ancient documents that reveal new truths about the past that could inspire terrorist activity in the present. Mystical Stones Hold Ancient Secret and Hinder Modern Day Peace Ancient history comes alive when the mythical Masada stones are proven to be real. Soon terrorists try to use them in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine in E.W. Bonadio's The Masada Stones: A Novel. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4741 Scarcity, abundance, or just enough? The Future of the Global Food Supply Significant debate surrounds the question of whether the world will have enough food to feed itself in coming decades, explains futurist Matthew Sollenberger, author of a new report from the futurist research and consulting firm Social Technologies. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4740 Racing sled dogs are best known for their “mushing” each March during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the world’s longest sled race. They are the premier ultra-endurance competitors, covering 1,100 miles from Anchorage to Nome, AK, sometimes in just nine days. It is unclear how they can keep running despite heavy blizzards, temperatures as low as –40°F, and winds up to 60 mph. An expert explains what he has discovered thus far. Lessons from the Iditarod: How Sled Dogs Run 1,100 Miles Dogs are often called “man’s best friend,” and rightly so. Consider, for example, that they never interrupt us when we talk, are always happy to see us when we arrive home, and provide comfort when we are lovesick. Since dogs became domesticated 15,000 years ago, they have worked with and lived next to humans, which some say may account for the special bond. Each of the 400 breeds and varieties are unique, but only one stands out as the ultra-athlete canine: the racing sled dogs. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4739 In the wake of America's financial upheaval, one psychologist says it's time to take control of emotions and better regulate the mind-body stress response. University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Associate Professor Josh Klapow, Ph.D., offers four 'action points' to dealing with stress and anxiety brought on by the crisis. Wellness Expert Offers Tips on Coping with Economic Turmoil America’s financial crises is fueling chronic stress and limiting some people’s ability to think clearly, control emotions and regulate bodily functions in a healthy manner. University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Associate Professor Josh Klapow, Ph.D., says now is the time to take control of emotions and better regulate the mind-body stress response. Klapow is a clinical psychologist and author of Living SMART: 5 Essential Skills to Change Your Health Habits Forever. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4738 Behind sacred symbols is the knowledge that enables people to take complete control over their lives so they can rid themselves of chaos, fear, and hatred that affect so many people. Sacred Geometry Revealed Through Jewelry Despite humankind's progress in science and excellence in developing sophisticated technology, the human mind has remained one of the greatest mysteries that remain to be unlocked. Various studies, researches, and theories have already been put forward, all in the attempt to shed light on its secrets and mysteries. Article Continues After Illustration Fruit of Life by David Weitzman. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4737 Representatives from across the U.S. will be joined by attendees from Honduras, Ghana, Ethiopia and Uganda for an unprecedented opportunity for students, education leaders, government officials, environmentalists, and concerned parents to receive the highest quality training in environmental stewardship. International Go Green Earth Summit to be Held in Syracuse, NY The Go Green Initiative, the world's largest environmental education program, today announced that the 2008 International Go Green Earth Summit will be held October 17-18, 2008 at the Oncenter in Syracuse, NY. Representatives from across the U.S. will be joined by attendees from Honduras, Ghana, Ethiopia and Uganda for an unprecedented opportunity for students, education leaders, government officials, environmentalists, and concerned parents to receive the highest quality training in environmental stewardship, facilitated by the nation's foremost subject matter experts. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4736 Over the last four decades Arlo has toured throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia winning a broad and dedicated following. In addition to being an accomplished musician - playing the piano, six and twelve-string guitar, harmonica and a dozen other instruments - Arlo is a natural-born storyteller whose hilarious tales and timeless anecdotes are woven seamlessly into his performances. Article Continues After Illustration Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4735 Katherine DiMatteo, the president of the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) argues it is important for organic food groups to work together because of the power of the anti organic food lobby. Beating the Power of the Anti Organic Food Lobby Through Unity While more consumers are buying organic foods, the movement itself is divided about the way forward. Katherine DiMatteo, the president of International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM), told Julie Hosking of Trust Organic Food that there is real disagreement about what organic means today. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=4734 Witch School, the world's largest online school for Wicca, is coming to Salem, known as Witch City this October, to exhibit this Halloween season at the Psychic Fair and Witchcraft Expo, hosted by The Festival of the Dead. Witch School has finally come to Witch City, and bringing it's open education to the visitors of Salem. Witch School is Coming to Salem to Exhibit at the Witchcraft Expo No city in the world is better known for Witches than Salem, Massachusetts. Originally known for the Salem Witch Trials, Salem has become a world class Halloween Tourist destination, where hundreds of thousands of people will visit in the coming month of October, seeking out history, entertainment and real answers about Witches. In this historic place, also known as "Witch City," Witch School International will be exhibiting at the Annual Psychic Fair And Witchcraft Expo presented by Festival of the Dead, bringing their educational mission to teach Wicca and Magic to a broad audience of enthusiastic seekers. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:00:00 -0400