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One of the perks of publishing a community magazine is that I enjoy the privilege of working close to home. I’m especially appreciative because in the first act of my professional career, I was often on the road, to the point of becoming anesthetized to travel woes. It all came back to mind during a recent cross-country trip to attend the Natural Awakenings publishers’ conference at

the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in upstate New York. Our itinerary mapped the complex excursion. Our publisher and I had to navigate through two airports, survive a pair of anxiety-inducing cab rides (why must taxi drivers race to stoplights only to slam on the brakes?) and, to our credit, patiently wait through a one-hour train delay during the last leg of this 12-hour endurance test. Fortunately, the weariness we felt upon arrival melted away the moment we stepped onto the Omega campus. We felt completely enveloped in the beauty and energy there. Our new family of publishers embraced us with such loving-kindness that we immediately felt at home. Each of us is respected for our unique contributions and always invited to share our talents and knowledge with the group and the conference was no exception. In this way, our community of publishers uses its collective power to educate and inspire positive change in our respective cities across the country. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if all community groups acted similarly? I encourage everyone to embrace this month’s theme, Local & Personal Economy, and fully commit to building a stronger local community that benefits us all. In our feature article, “Economics of Happiness: The New Economy,” on page 16, we discover that the happiest societies are those with flourishing local economies and resilient, connected citizens. Logical first steps include supporting local mom and pop shops and eating local food. We can also compassionately help build bridges between opposing sides. Through small, consistent efforts on our part, we can rise up together and move in a prosperous direction. Another way to support our community is by attending the many fun festivals around town. Our News Briefs section beginning on page 5 offers a preview of a few and you’ll find many more opportunities listed in our calendar. As always, you can stay up to date on local green happenings by following us on Facebook and Twitter. While you enjoy autumn’s beautiful crisp days, remember to express gratitude for all who cross your path. Acknowledging such blessings is sure to put a smile on your face.

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Elijah D. Love

newsbriefsSunday Meditations at Wellness HypnotherapyElijah D. Love, CMS-CHt, of Wellness

Hypnotherapy, will offer a Peace Love & Happiness Meditation from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. the first Sunday of each month, beginning November 6, at the World Well-ness Group. This free, monthly gathering uses guided imagery and hypnosis to induce a state in which the mind becomes receptive and re-sponsive to its own healing and uses the will to lovingly extend thoughts of healing to our community and world. Participants uplift themselves and the planet and learn to contribute to bringing peace and forgiveness into the world. The hour starts with a 20-minute talk covering topics of consciousness, subconscious reprogramming, healing the mind and body, and using the will and intent to project peace into the world. The meditation immediately follows the talk.

Location: World Wellness Group Plaza, 3120 S. Valley View Blvd., Ste. A, Las Vegas. For more information, call 702-806-1745 or visit WellnessHynotherapy.net. See ad, page 17.

Healthy Hair Chick is Ammonia-FreeLongtime hair colorist and stylist Penny

Creedon—the Healthy Hair Chick—has added salon-grade lines of ammonia-free hair color treatments to her color menu at Destination Spa Salon. Creedon, with more than 25 years experience in the salon industry, recently became a certi-fied ammonia-free stylist to enhance the services she offers clients.

“I like to use conventional color for the more creative color techniques, but this is an alternative for clients with sensitivi-ties or who simply want healthy, damage-free hair,” she says. Her new color lines have little or no odor, which make them a good option for those sensitive to the smell of ammonia. The relatively new technology behind these color treat-ments helps maintain the integrity of the hair through an oil-based delivery system that respects the natural lipid levels in the hair fibers. Unlike traditional hair color, which can dry and damage hair, ammonia-free color treatments achieve long-lasting results while creating healthy, shiny hair. “I want all my clients to look forward to an enjoyable and relaxing experience at the salon,” Creedon shares. “Now, all my clients have a choice for their hair color treatment that can give them that experience.”

Penny Creedon works at Destination Spa Salon, 1450 Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Henderson. For appointments, call 702-617-6100 ext. 108. See ad, page 14.


Ganesha Center Reopens at New LocationThe Ganesha Center will

celebrate its new lo-cation, 3199 East Warm Springs, Longford Plaza East, in Las Vegas, at 11:11 a.m., November 11. The two-and-a-half-year-old Liv-ing Center Sanctuary of the Spirit began as a two-room personal transformation center, and now occupies a 6,000-square-foot facility, making it the largest center of its kind in Southern Nevada. After a near-death experience, Ganesha Center founder Lee Papa opened the center in response to a calling to live more peacefully and harmoniously, and help others to do the same. Through a variety of classes and workshops for personal and spiritual growth, the center concentrates on the whole person and how each can live fully and more peacefully, with joy, every day. Current Ganesha Center clients can rejoice in the community they helped build, while newcomers are invited to experience the center’s offerings to expand body, mind and spirit.

For more insight, call 702-485-4985 or visit GaneshaCenter.com.

Prepare for Colds and Flu with Traditional MedicinesDr. Heather Brookman presents Pre-

paring for Cold and Flu Season, at 6 p.m., November 7, at Galvin Chiropractic. The lecture will include an acupuncture demonstration, discussion of appropri-ate herbs and diet, and demonstrations of home remedies such as the neti pot to prevent and alleviate symptoms of cold and flu. Brookman will share the many ways we can prevent acquiring viruses that make us sick. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the immune system is known as wei qi, or defensive qi, and its job is to shield our bodies from outside pathogens. As in conventional allopathic medicine, adequate hydration and a diet rich in vegetables and low in refined sugar and other carbohydrates helps support the immune system. Additionally, there are TCM herbal formulas and acu-puncture point combinations that are designed to prevent respiratory illness, as well as decrease the duration of cold and flu symptoms.

Location: 7380 S Eastern Ave., Ste. 125, Las Vegas. Call 702-562-2202 to RSVP. See ad, page 14.

Dr. Heather Brookman

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Vegas Valley Book Festival Is a Literary Banquet

The 10th annual Vegas Valley Book Festival celebrates the written,

spoken and illustrated word from No-vember 3 to 6, at the Historic 5th Street School. The largest literary event in the Las Vegas Valley, the festival brings together a number of Nevada authors

and key literature organizations in the Valley to share resources, build audiences, advance the craft of writing and share the joys of reading. A children’s and comic book festival is part of the main festival, with workshops and events at various locations across Las Vegas.

For pre-festival activities and full schedule of events, visit VegasValleyBookFestival.org.

Lake Mead Triathlon Benefits Operation ReboundIn recognition of Veter-

ans Day, the inaugural Lake Mead Triathlon will take place on November 12, at the Lake Mead Na-tional Recreation Area, in Boulder City. The race will benefit Challenged Athlete Foundation’s (CAF) Operation Rebound by funding grants for adaptive sporting equipment and competition expenses. Operation Rebound provides un-paralleled sports opportunities and support to active American military service members, veterans of any branch and first-responders that have suffered permanent physical injuries. “We are excited and honored that Life Time Fitness chose us as their event’s designated charity,” says Nico Marcolongo, CAF Operation Rebound program manager. “Our veterans are always looking for a new athletic challenge, and I think the Lake Mead Triathlon will provide them with an unforgettable experience.” The event, which is owned and produced by Life Time Fit-ness, The Healthy Way of Life Company, offers three levels of competition: sprint, international and long course, all consisting of a swim at Boulder Beach, a bike ride through the rolling hills of Lakeshore Drive and a run on the River Mountain Trail. A relay for the international distance and long course, as well as a single-participant half-marathon, is also open for registration. Life Time Fitness will donate a portion of each individual athlete’s registration and 100 percent of the registra-tion fee for the two relays directly to Operation Rebound.

For more race info, including registration, visit LakeMeadTri.com.

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fresh52 Autumn Harvest Festivalf resh52 Farmers & Artisan Mar-

ket hosts the Autumn Harvest Festival from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 12, at Tivoli Village, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.,

November 13, at Sansone Park Place. Plan to enjoy a free, fun-filled community event for the entire family, with live entertainment and a cooking demon-stration by Chef Mayra, owner of PuraVida Bakery & Bistro, in downtown Las Vegas. Kids of all ages will enjoy the pie-eating contest, pumpkin decorating, face painting, petting zoo and free arts and craft activities.

Locations: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart. Sansone Park Place, 9480 S. Eastern. For more information, visit fresh52.com. See ad, page 5.

CREATE Las VegasA new, two-day indie art festival, CRE-

ATE Las Vegas, will be held from 3 to 8 p.m., November 19, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 20, at Tivoli Village. The free

event features local talent showcasing and selling a variety of art forms and creative goods. Shoppers will find independently designed jewelry, fine art, clothing, home and garden goods and other crafted items. Individuals may create a unique piece of art at one of the hands-on crafting workshops, or simply enjoy the inviting creative atmosphere. A handful of Las Vegas’ best independent food crafters will be onsite, serving up delicious treats.

Location: Tivoli Village, 302 S. Rampart. For more information, visit CreateLV.com. See ad, page 25.

kudosOrganic Garden Plot to Serve CommunityKelly Bennett, of Wild Grass Media, and Maggie Lyons, of

Positive Seeds, are each donating 10 percent of their net profits to adopt an organic garden plot at Tonopah Community Garden. After the crop is harvested this fall, baskets filled with vegetables and healthy plant-based recipes will be donated to those in need. The goal is to spread good health, social responsibility and eco-friendly practices. These local social entrepreneurs are working together to serve our population and inspire others to eat local, organic food to improve our health, environment and community. Tonopah Community Garden, the first community garden in Las Vegas, is breaking ground for green spaces in our area.

Kelly Bennett is a marketing consultant. Visit her company website at WildGrassMedia.com. Maggie Lyons is a holistic health coach. For more information, visit PositiveSeeds-hc.com.

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JDRF Walk to Cure DiabetesThe Juvenile Diabetes

Research Foundation (JDRF) Nevada Chapter will conduct its annual Walk to Cure Diabetes at 9 a.m., November 19, on the campus of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Founded in 1970 by a group of parents with chil-dren living with Type 1

diabetes, JDRF is the one of the strongest disease advocacy groups in the nation and has awarded more than $1.5 billion to diabetes research. Individuals or teams of walkers raise money through donations from friends and family members. Those unable to attend can help JDRF reach its $556,000 goal by purchasing paper sneakers at stores and markets throughout the com-munity.

For more information, call Colleen Saca at 702-732-1635, email [email protected] or visit jdrf.org. See ad, page 14.



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Dragon Ridge Athletic Center

5K Run at MacDonald Highlands CommunityThe DragonRidge Country Club

hosts the first MacDonald Highlands Run Through The Hills 5K race at 10 a.m., November 6. Conceived by Tennis and Athletic Center Director Troy Meier, the benefit event showcases the facili-ties and services that MacDonald Highlands offers to its community members to assist in leading an active and healthy lifestyle. The Tennis and Athletic Center is a 4,500-square-foot facility with group exercise studios, Pilates and yoga room and state-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength equipment. A staff of fitness trainers, golf and tennis professionals, a massage therapist and a registered dietician are available to help members develop and implement a fitness and wellness plan that incorporates the recreational activities available in the community. Educational lectures and classes throughout the year complement the program. Participants have a choice between a 5K run and a one-mile walking course. Spectators and participants can anticipate a lively atmosphere, with music and food to enjoy, and fitness experts will be on hand to answer questions and give demonstrations. Net proceeds will help benefit the Nevada Society for the Prevention of Cruelty for Animals (NSPCA) no-kill animal sanctuary. Dogs in need of a home will be onsite the day of the race for pet lovers to adopt. “We are excited to host an event within our community that promotes the healthy lifestyle and beauty of our club and community, and that supports the love of animals, since many of our members are animal owners,” says General Manager Larry Wright.

Location: 522 S. Stephanie St., Henderson. To register, call 702-407-0045, email [email protected] or visit DragonRidge.com.

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mark Your calendar:November 20 – Thanksgiving SocialRound-robin format with food and beverages for members to enjoy. Begins at 9 a.m.

December 1-3 – USTA TournamentSingles and mixed doubles. Sign up through USTA website (usta.com).

January 2012 – Resolutions with ResultsReach your fitness goals in 2012 with help from the DragonRidge staff.

center highlights:The DragonRidge tennis program is one of the most active and respected in Las Vegas and offers its members the following:

● Five highly qualified tennis professionals● Private lessons and drop-in clinics for adults● Strong junior program for ages 3-18● 12 USTA league teams with strong performance records each season● Monthly tennis socials● State-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength equipment● Personal trainers that design workouts and motivate members to reach goals● Personalized nutrition programs with a registered dietitian● Pilates, yoga, Zumba and Barre● Swedish and deep-tissue massage

For membership info and to tour facility, call 702-407-0045 or email TMeier@Dragon RidgeGolf.com. Also visit DragonRidgeGolf.com.



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Taking Steps Against DiabetesNovember is National Diabetes

Awareness Month, a reminder that by taking the necessary steps, many Americans can prevent incurring the disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 79 million of us have pre-diabetes and may develop diabetes later in life. New research suggests that inactivity, along with an overly refined diet, impairs the body’s control of blood sugar levels and

may play a key role in the development of Type 2 diabetes. “We now have evidence that physical activity is an important part of the daily maintenance of glucose levels,” advises John Thyfault, Ph.D., an assistant profes-sor at the University of Missouri-Columbia, whose new study monitored the activ-ity levels and diets of healthy and moderately active young adults. He concluded that, “Even in the short term, reducing daily activity and ceasing regular exercise causes acute changes in the body associated with diabetes, which can occur be-fore weight gain and the development of obesity.” The CDC reports that 25 percent of Americans have inactive lifestyles, taking fewer than 5,000 steps a day, instead of a recommended 10,000 steps. Seventy-five percent do not meet the weekly exercise recommendations of 150 minutes of moderate activity, combined with a muscle-strengthening activity twice a week. While regular exercise is crucial in preventing the disease, so is diet. Research led by scientist Patrice Carter, at the University of Leicester, in England, has found that cutting down on high-fat, high-sugar foods and refined grains while eating more green leafy vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabe-tes. Her study, published online in the British Medical Journal, states that an extra serving of green leafy vegetables a day can reduce the risk of diabetes by 14 percent.

See the GoodFeeling

happy in an in-creasingly troubled world can be chal-lenging, but according to a new study published in the journal Personal-ity and Individual Differences, we can evoke more consistent feelings of hap-piness by holding a positive, nostalgic view of the past and banishing negative thoughts and regrets. San Francisco State University researchers that studied the happiness status of 750 volunteers point out that although we may not be able to change our personality, we can alter our view of a time in our life and thus create happiness. They concluded that savor-ing happy memories and reframing painful past experiences into positive ones is an effective way to increase overall life satisfaction.


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Fairer TradeB Corps Aim to Right the SystemTraditional business models have re-cently experienced many manmade traumas, including the housing/banking industry collapse, world recession, nuclear pollution in Japan, the BP Gulf oil spill and the Massey Energy Company coal min-ing deaths in West Virginia. The conventional response is that smarter regulation is needed to prevent such crises in the future, but a growing number of business analysts say the problems go deeper, and a new kind of corporate legal structure is needed that requires companies to operate for the good of society, not just for their sharehold-ers. These new entities, called B Corporations (the B is for benefit), are growing in number, having been adopted so far in Maryland, New Jersey, Vermont and Virginia. According to B Lab, the nonprofit behind the concept, “Our vision is simple, yet ambitious: to create a new sector of the economy that uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. It will be comprised of a new type of corporation—the B Corporation—that meets rigorous and independent standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency.” Jay Coen Gilbert, a B Lab co-founder, says, “We can’t have a new economy unless we have a new type of corporation. Corporate law actually works against sustainability.” Its certification effort helps consumers identify truly responsible companies. It also works with private equity investors to help them make better-informed invest-ment decisions. Ultimately, it is pushing for new laws to, “…redefine fiduciary duty and hold companies accountable to create a material positive impact on society and the environment, as measured by an independent, transparent, third-party standard.”

Source: GreenBiz.com

sOccket to MeA Powerful Plaything

Two Harvard undergraduate students, Julia Silverman and Jessica Matthews, have come up with a way to harness

the kinetic energy of a moving soccer ball and store it as electric current in a battery inside the ball. The invention, called sOccket, collects enough energy in 15 minutes of play to power a typical LED lamp for three hours. The device sports its own power outlet to retrieve the juice inside. Today’s sOccket

is designed to last for a year or longer; researchers are studying its larger potential.

Source: CleanTechnica.com

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Sustainable versus Industrial Farming

Sustainable FarmingIncludes practices that preserve and enhance soil fertility and pro-tect air and water quality. Methods include crop rotation; the use of cover crops; and production of compost and manure that all add nutrients to the food, while return-ing nutrients to the soil. Food is sold to markets as close to home as possible, often through farmers’ markets, farm stands, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), local grocery stores, schools and restaurants. Recently picked produce retains more flavor and nutrients. Farm owners support local economies and are more likely to be involved in their communi-ties, boosting the level of civic participation.

Industrial FarmingDepends on the use of toxic pesticides and synthetic fertilizers to grow crops that lack genetic di-versity and cause a continual loss of soil nutrients, due to extensive plowing and monocrop planting. Extensive transportation is required to ship crops an average of 1,500 miles before reaching consumers. The varieties of food grown are based on long shelf life, rather than flavor, diversity or nu-tritional value. Foods shipped long distances require more processing, are usually supplemented with preservatives and require exces-sive packaging. Business purchases are usu-ally made from outside the region, contributing to economic stagna-tion. They focus on short-term profits, with minimal concern for the local environment in surround-ing communities.

by Janet knight

When family and friends come together this Thanksgiving to share a traditional holiday

feast, consider making it a sustainable one. Plan and prepare a delicious meal that uses fresh ingredients, harvested by small farms in your area. Your purchas-es will support the local economy and show gratitude to the farmers that work hard throughout the year to provide flavorful and nutrient-rich foods each week at local farmers’ markets. Sustainability is a big buzzword today. In terms of agriculture, though, what does it really mean? It helps to understand that sustainable agriculture has been practiced for most of our his-tory. It is the unsustainable practices that are fairly new, having developed over the past century. Generations of people grew crops and raised animals using methods that enhanced soil fertility, prevented pests and conserved water. These methods were considered sustainable because they did not deplete the soil, endan-ger the environment or undermine the

health or quality of human life. Scientific innovation, including pesticides, genetically modified (GMO) crops, concentrated animal feeding operations and use of hormones and antibiotics in livestock, are all part of the 20th century. Traditional farming practices, which center on responsible stewardship of the land and communi-ties, have come to be known as sustain-able agriculture. Sustainability is a philosophy that each farmer interprets individually, not just a set of rules. Most family farms are run by hardworking individuals that strive to bring consumers fresh, tasty, quality food. They are passionate about farming, and their methods benefit their farms, families and customers, helping to preserve and protect the land and environment for future generations.

Janet Knight of Brighter Ideas Inc., Las Vegas Grown Produce, is a sustainable life grower and a master canner. See her canning classes in our Calendar of Events.

From Farm to Table this Thanksgiving


Acorn Pumpkin Soup with Frangelico Cream

Serves 8

Ingredients:2 Tbsp unsalted butter1 Tbsp Spanish olive oil2 Tbsp chopped garlic4 Tbsp chopped shallots1 lb acorn squash, peeled, ¼-inch diced1 lb pumpkin, peeled, ¼-inch diced½ lb green apple, peeled, small dice¼ cup apple brandy (or regular brandy)6 cups vegetable stock3 sprigs fresh thymeSalt and white pepper, to taste

For Cream:½ cup Frangelico¼ cup heavy cream

Fresh herbs, for garnish (thyme, parsley, sage)8 each acorn squash, tops cut, cleaned and roasted

Directions:In a 6-quart pan, over medium-high heat, add butter, oil, garlic, shal-lots, acorn squash and pumpkin dice and apples. Cook, stirring often, until squashes and apples turn golden in color. (Be careful not to burn the garlic and shallots.) Add brandy and reduce by half, then add stock and fresh thyme. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until squashes are tender when pierced. Remove from heat and transfer to a blender. Do not fill the blender more than halfway, doing it in batches if necessary. Cover the blender and then hold a kitchen towel over the top. Be very careful when blending hot liquids,

as the mixture can spurt out of the blender.

Pulse the blender to start it, and then puree mixture until smooth. Return to the pan and add cream, stirring over high heat until hot. Add salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into cooked acorn squash “bowls” and place in a 350-degree oven for about 15 minutes to serve. Add Frangelico cream on top and garnish with herbs and serve.

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Roasted Baby Turnips with Parsley Mustard Vinaigrette

Serves 6 to 8

1Tbsp white wine vinegar1½ tsp whole-grain mustard1 scallion, minced1½ Tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley½ cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste24 baby turnips (about 2 lbs), stems trimmed to 2 inches

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a bowl, whisk the vinegar with the mustard, scallions, parsley and ¼ cup of the EVOO. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper to taste. Heat a rimmed baking sheet in the oven. Cut the turnips in half through the stems; quarter them if larger. In a bowl, toss the turnips with the remaining ¼ cup EVOO and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread the turnips on the preheated baking sheet and roast for about 18 minutes, until tender. Transfer to a platter and let cool. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and serve.

Courtesy of Janet Knight, Sustainable Life Gardener with Las Vegas Grown Produce, Brighter Ideas Inc. Call 702-239-2802 for information about gardening and food-preserving classes.


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On any given day at Re-New Recy-cling, Zachy and

Jose Torres can be found doing what they do best: meeting the recycling needs of both commercial and residential customers. Whether helping a walk-in customer receive top dol-lar for his recycling efforts or dropping off containers at businesses to help re-duce waste disposal costs, the couple is dedicated to diverting recyclable materials from Nevada landfills, creating a greener and cleaner environment in which to live. Zachy began working in the recycling business eight years ago with another recycling company, and when she and Jose saw opportunities within the industry, they developed a vision to venture out on their own. “We saw what a great op-portunity this business is,” says Zachy. “Back then, we had no idea that Re-New would grow into what it is today.” In fact, the Torreses feel blessed, and are grateful to their customers for helping them get where they are today. As Zachy puts it, “Without them [customers], we would not be here.” The gratitude they feel is the driving force behind their number-one business principle: to consistently provide outstanding customer service. This starts with a friendly, co-operative staff that helps customers use simple tools to make their recycling efforts successful. One such tool is the center’s state-certified drive-up scale. Customers drive their car filled with materials onto a scale. After the weight of the car is recorded in pounds, customers drive to the material drop-off location around the corner and then return to the scale. The difference in weight and the type of material unloaded is noted on a ticket, which customers take to the customer service window for an instant rebate. The procedure is quick and simple, especially for those with large volumes of material. All customers are paid immediately for the material they bring in. Industry prices fluctuate, similar to the stock exchange, but Re-New is committed to paying a competi-

tive and fair price for their customers’ recyclables. “We understand our cus-tomers and how hard they work to help Mother Na-ture by recycling, so we are considerate and give rebate checks immedi-ately,” Zachy explains. To further benefit customers, Re-New Recycling offers coupons that increase the rebate for a particular commodity from the stan-dard price per pound by a few cents. When large volumes are brought in, it can add up. The Torreses feel that strong relationships with

customers have helped them overcome obstacles and at times, stay ahead of the competition. With hard work, tenac-ity and ethical business practices, they attribute their growth to the loyalty they have built within the community. A good number of locals bring items in every day, sometimes twice a day, to put food on the table for their families. “We know we are helping some families during these tough economic times,” says Zachy. “I feel like we employ hundreds of people who make recycling their day-to-day job. These customers aren’t bringing in little bags of items, but are gathering metal and paper products, computers and other recyclable materials that would end up in landfills without their efforts.” She adds, “What we do helps our local econ-omy and at the same time, the work of our customers helps our planet.” This holiday season, Re-New Recycling adds another way to assist in putting food on tables. They are collecting dry or canned goods from customers and visitors to the cen-ter to later donate to a local charity. With a little education to the recipients on the positive effects of recycling, those donated cans and cardboard food packaging may just come back to the Torreses at Re-New Recycling.

Location: 3050 Sirius Ave., Las Vegas. For more information, call 702-425-2286 or visit Re-NewRecycling.calls.net. See ad, page 13.

Re-New Recycling Impacts the Communityby nancy somera


Since the Second World War, we have been assured that more eco-nomic growth is good for us. But is

it? By any measure, the U.S. economy, in its pursuit of constant growth, is in dire need of critical life support. Too many people have lost jobs, homes, scholarships and retirement savings, along with peace of mind, in the face of complex uncertainties. Those individu-als that have jobs are earning less in real income than in 2001, even though they spend more hours working and commuting than previous generations. We’ve had enough of the official mantra: Work more, enjoy less, pol-lute more, eat toxic foods and suffer illnesses, all for the sake of increasing the gross domestic product. Why not learn ways to work less and enjoy it more; spend more time with our friends

Most Americans are facing their most significant economic challenges in generations. From the hardships of unemployment to the perils of mounting debt, worry about the health of a national economy that depends on consumerism and market success dominates our conversation. But have we asked what the economy is really for?

and families; consume, pollute, destroy and owe less; and live better, longer and more meaningfully? To do all this, we need fresh solutions that engage America’s people in redefining goals for the economy (what we want from it) as opposed to the economy’s goals (what it demands from us).

An Economy Based on Quality of LifeAlthough an economy based on a high quality of life that makes people happy may sound revolutionary, Thomas Jeffer-son, the third U.S. president, enshrined the pursuit of happiness as a human right when he drafted our Declaration of Independence. Jefferson emphasized that America’s government was, “to secure the greatest degree of happiness possible for the general mass of those as-

sociated under it.” Likewise, the Consti-tution of the United States declares that government is to promote, among other things, the general welfare of the people. Americans are able to achieve a better life, as we’ve proved many times in the past, benefiting mightily as a result of forward steps ranging from democracy, women’s suffrage and civil rights to inventive technological lead-ership. Although history shows that this has been accomplished primarily by changing national policies, any new economy delivering improved well-being is first brought about largely by active citizens that choose to invest more time in building a nation that reflects increasingly enlightened values. Everyone’s quality of life—from today’s parents to future generations of great-grandchildren—depends upon in-dividuals collectively working to build a new economy based on the concept of genuine wealth. In his award-win-ning book, Economics of Happiness: Building Genuine Wealth, ecological economist Mark Anielski explains this new and practical approach grounded in what people value most, which he states is: “Love, meaningful relation-ships, happiness, joy, freedom, suffi-ciency, justice and peace”—qualities of life far more vital than blind economic growth and material possessions.

Preferred Measure of ProgressTo determine whether our economy promotes the greatest good or the happiness of the American people, we need to understand what makes us happy and how economic policies enhance or thwart our pursuit of happi-ness; we also need a better instrument of economic measurement than the gross domestic product (GDP). The GDP counts remedial and defensive expenditures for pollution, accidents, war, crime and sickness as positives, rather than deducting these costs. GDP also discounts the value of contributions such as natural resources and ecosystem services, improvement in quality of life, unpaid domestic work, volunteer work, good health and social connection. Anielski, in concert with economic experts such as Charles Eisenstein,

Economics of Happiness: The New EconomyChanging the Rules to Benefit America’s People

by John de graaf and linda sechrist


author of Sacred Economics, Hazel Henderson, author of Ethical Markets, and Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz, recommends that eco-nomic policies aim to boost societal welfare, rather than GDP. All agree that a new indicator of well-being, such as the U.S. Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI), could be used to more accurately measure economic progress.

The Science of HappinessA respected “science of happiness,” pioneered by University of Illinois positive psychologist Edward Diener, Ph.D., dubbed Dr. Happiness, and other researchers, has existed for more than a decade. The study of what makes people happy and life fulfilling repeatedly demonstrates that the economic route to happiness does not consist of endlessly widening the superhighway of accumu-lation. Rather, it resides in a host of per-sonal values that are closer to our hearts, as illustrated by the Himalayan nation of Bhutan (population: about 700,000). For many years, Bhutan has mea-sured its general well-being—as the people themselves subjectively report it—using a Gross National Happiness (GNH) index. Its government bases policy decisions on how they might effect the kind of happiness associated with contentment, family, community, spirituality, education, compatibility with nature and good physical health. After years of primary research, the

Bhutanese have identified nine domains for assessing happiness: psychological well-being, physical health, time use (work-life balance), community vital-ity and social connection, education, cultural preservation and diversity, environmental sustainability, good governance and material well-being. In 2004, the first annual Internation-al Conference on Gross National Hap-piness was held in Bhutan. Hundreds of

We’ve had enough of the official mantra: Work more, enjoy less, pollute more, eat toxic foods and suffer illnesses, all for the sake of increasing the gross domestic product. Why not learn ways to work less and enjoy it more; spend more time with our friends and families; consume, pollute, destroy and owe less; and live better, longer and more meaningfully?

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Measuring Americans’ Life SatisfactionSeattle, Washington, the first U.S. city to implement a measurement of life satisfaction, is parlaying Bhutan’s indicators—psychological well-being, physical health, work/time balance, education and capacity building, cultural vitality and access to arts and culture, environmental quality and access to nature, apt governance and material well-being—as part of its own Sustainable Seattle Happiness Initiative. Spearheaded by Sustainable Seattle Ex-ecutive Director Laura Musikanski and her team with encouragement by City Council President Richard Conlin, it may become America’s first GNH city. Initial survey results, intended to spark conversations that matter, will be discussed at future town meetings in Seattle neighborhoods and used to recommend policies for consideration by the city council. Repeating the survey every couple of years will reveal progress. Interest in a similar Happiness Initiative is growing in cities and towns from coast to coast, such as Napa, California; Bowling Green, Kentucky; Duluth, Minnesota; Santa Fe and Roswell, New Mexico; Bellevue, Nebraska; Portland, Oregon; and Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Some 100 colleges and universities also are beginning to apply the Happiness Initiative survey.

How to Become HappierTo improve our own well-being within any economy, we need to attend to our security, social connections and the way we balance our time. Choosing

to live with less stuff and lighter debt supports a better life with less income but more time, lower stress and better health. As individuals, we can:

n Focus more on matters of family and community and on building trust.

n Devote less attention to maximizing incomes and more attention to acts of generosity.

n Ask our employers for more time off instead of higher pay.

In our local communities, we can find ways to design more relationship-friendly places such as farmers’ markets, where shoppers tend to engage in many more conversations than in supermarket aisles (Worldwatch Insti-tute). In cities, we can call for public and private spaces that facilitate social connection, instead of discouraging it via urban sprawl. The kind of society that makes for health, happiness, true prosperity

and sustainability is one with strong local economies and flourishing com-munities that includes many activities provided by local nonprofits. It’s one characterized by: n Local small businesses and banking

n Farmers’ markets and urban gardens

n Urban designs that favor shared walks instead of isolated commutes

n Public spaces for social interaction

n Circumstances in which buyers know sellers

n Businesspeople that sponsor and volunteer for local activities

n Salary differences that are not vast

n Citizens building a better world together

We intuitively know what is re-quired to create such a society, starting in our own community. What we need is the determination to make sure the economy serves us; rules that benefit all of the people; a commitment to wide-spread quality of life, social justice and sustainability; and the political will to make good change happen.

John de Graaf, media and outreach director for the Happiness Initiative, speaks nationally on overwork and overconsumption in America. He re-cently co-authored What’s the Econ-omy for, Anyway? – Why It’s Time to Stop Chasing Growth and Start Pursu-ing Happiness, with David Batker. He is also co-author of Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic. Fifteen of his documentaries have aired on PBS.

Linda Sechrist writes and edits for Natural Awakenings.


inspiration

Make a list of what you desire. List your desires—not wants or needs, which imply lack of, rather than abundance of, something. By saying/thinking/writing, “I desire [this] or some-thing even better now manifesting for the good of all concerned,” you create room for even greater possibilities.

Remember a situation of abun-dance. If you catch yourself wallow-ing in a bad memory or engaging in “stinkin’ thinkin’,” call up a contrasting memory in which you felt rich, beauti-ful, accomplished, capable—whatever state of being you desire.

Align with your passions. By taking even a small step toward a passion or goal that nurtures you, you will feel cleaner, clearer and more energetic,

thus opening the way for progress. God has a plan for your life and His deep desire for His creation—you—is for you to flourish.

Look forward. List your most cherished dreams and immediate intentions.

Better yet, pull pictures from a past happy time and cut out magazine pic-tures that represent the good things you desire in your future, and then paste them in a journal or on a poster board to refer to during moments of reflection.

Streamline your life continually. Let go of situations and clutter that don’t support your aspirations.

Spend time with positive people. Don’t believe naysayers. You are working to overcome your own limiting beliefs, so why listen to anyone else’s self-limiting

Take mental snapshots of

good times and tell yourself,

“Remember this.”

Steps to Abundance10by carolyn blakeslee

negativity? Step away with kindness.

Select news sources carefully and set a time limit. Read only thought-ful, responsible journalism, which doesn’t include most TV news. You’ll avoid wasting time on nasty stories that engender negative feelings and harm-ful physiological responses. You’ll feel better for it.

Have the proverbial “attitude of grati-tude.” Count your blessings. Think often of all the good in your life. Say “Thank you,” more than once a day. Contem-plate the areas of your life that are work-ing well; take those skills and apply them to what you would like to improve.

Express gratitude. Thank others fre-quently, with thank-you cards, expres-sive emails, gestures of encouragement and smiles. People always appreciate kindness and good manners, especially when civility seems in short supply.

Smile! When you answer the phone, put a smile on your face and in your voice. Welcome people into your life, even if it’s just for that moment. Allow them to feel your warmth. When you catch yourself frowning with concen-tration during a task, pause to lift your brows, pull back your face and smile!

Carolyn Blakeslee publishes the North Central Florida edition of Natural Awak-enings (NaturalAwakeningsncfl.com).


by kimberly schaefer

Las Vegans seeking to recycle a vari-ety of household items or business waste have many options, some of

which also help nonprofit organizations throughout our community to fulfill their missions.

Republic Services Rolls Out ChangesNo discussion of Southern Nevada recycling programs would be complete without including the programs of Republic Services, the familiar residen-tial curbside recycling program that utilizes ubiquitous red, white and blue bins. Over the last four years, Republic Services has been implementing a pilot program in a number of neighborhoods that will soon change the way many of us recycle. The program currently includes 82,000 homes, each of which received two large, wheeled carts—one for recycling and one for trash—that are picked up once a week on the same day. In participating areas, recycling has increased from 3.5 percent to more than 25 percent of the waste stream. According to Vice President of Government Affairs Bob Coyle, the company’s reason for the increase is simple. “It’s convenience. With the existing every-other-week-program, it’s hard for people to remember if it’s their

week. They have three 12-gallon milk crates, with 36 gallons of capacity, ev-ery other week. With this program, they have 96 gallons of capacity every week and they no longer have to separate,” he explains. The city of North Las Vegas will implement the program during the fourth quarter of 2011 and first quarter of 2012. The city of Henderson is plan-ning a customer satisfaction survey that will guide the city council in determin-ing if the program will be put into effect citywide. There is no current timeline for implementation in unincorporated Clark County. In addition to these changes, Republic Services has partnered with Energenic, an organization specializing in the design, development and con-struction of large-scale energy projects. Later this year they will open a renew-able energy generating facility at the Apex landfill, the nation’s largest, 19 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The facil-ity will harness landfill gas in order to generate power, which will be sold to NV Energy. This 11-megawatt plant will produce enough energy for an estimated 9,600 households. For more informa-tion, visit RepublicServicesVegas.com.

Personal Project Becomes Professional ProgramWhen Tara Pike began studying the feasibility of a recycling program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), she didn’t plan for it to become her career. Pike majored in environ-mental studies at UNLV in the early ’90s and focused on biological conservation. At the time, she was only the second student enrolled in the degree program, which required Pike to complete an undergraduate senior thesis. “I started an environmental group on campus, and we began working on a recycling program,” she recounts. “I

did waste stream assessments on cam-pus, surveys, and put a lot of effort into my thesis. When I was done, I didn’t want to just see it sit on a shelf.” Pike convinced the board of regents to fund the program for the UNLV campus. Since July 1995, the Rebel Recycling program has been taking care of col-lecting, sorting and redistributing recy-clables to other organizations for final processing under Pike’s leadership. Rebel Recycling processes about 700 tons of materials each year. Materi-als are collected campus-wide, but also through the Drive Up Drop Off pro-gram that was implemented in 1998. That portion of the recycling program enables students, faculty and staff that live in apartments or condos where recycling is not available to bring their

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VINTAGE RESOURCES FOR RECYCLED GOODS

Vintage is very green. You can look fabulous and do Mother Earth a favor by shopping at these local purveyors of previously owned items.

THE GYPSY DENVintage boutique, art gallery and music venue, with unique jewelry handmade by the owner.Downtown Arts District213 East Colorado AvenueLas Vegas 89104Etsy.com/Shop/TheGypsyDenLasVegas

OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE THRIFT STORELas Vegas’ favorite charity relies on sales of items at their thrift store to finance their programs.4600 Meadows LaneLas Vegas 89107702-383-10829 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Saturday10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday9 a.m.-8 p.m., first Friday of monthOpportunityVillage.org

BUFFALO EXCHANGE4110 South Maryland ParkwayLas Vegas 89119702-791-396010 a.m.-8 p.m., Monday-Saturday11 a.m. -7 p.m., SundayBuffaloExchange.com

DINOSAURS & ROSES – THRIFT STORE & ART6029 West Charleston Blvd.Las Vegas 89146 702-258-118710 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Thursday10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday and Sunday10 a.m.-6 p.m., SaturdayDinosaursAndRoses.org

FIFI’S FINDSAtomic, mid-mod fashions and collectibles.Etsy.com/Shop/FifisFinds

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recyclables to campus and drop them off at no charge. “It’s also used by a lot of other people who aren’t students or who don’t work here at UNLV,” Pike advises. “We provide that opportunity to the whole community. I’ve seen small businesses use it that don’t have access to a recycling company, or diehards, with their red, white and blue bins, who must have missed their day using the Drive Up Drop Off location,” she explains. For more information, visit Facilities.unlv.edu.

Finding New Uses for TrashRepurpose America works with conven-tion exhibitors, trade show exhibitors and others to remove items from the waste stream that can be reused in the community. Items such as foam-board, fiberboard, Plexiglas and more can be repurposed for use in schools and other nonprofit organizations. On one occa-sion, a stage was salvaged and given a new home at Mojave High School. Considering that in 2010, more than 18,000 conventions were held in Las Vegas, the amount of material that can be reused, rather ending up in landfills, is impressive. In addition to helping the environment, there are eco-nomic rewards for participating busi-nesses, including increased revenue and reduced costs.

Repurpose America, as a program of the nonprofit, Greener Vegas, also provides economic benefits to the community by employing veterans and individuals with disabilities. Its goals include promoting established local recycling programs and working with conventions and other local businesses to collect non-recyclable materials and redistribute them to schools and organi-zations throughout the Las Vegas Valley. According to their website, those efforts resulted in the recycling of 158,307 pounds of material in 2010. For more information, visit RepurposeAmerica.org and GreenerVegas.org.

Recycling Electronics for a Good CauseThe Blind Center of Nevada offers programs and employment for visually impaired men and women. The center is the only one of its kind in Nevada, and one way the nonprofit organization

supports itself is by running a comput-er-recycling program. The center accepts outdated elec-tronics, including personal computers, monitors, fax machines, cell phones, copiers and other devices from indi-viduals and businesses. By recycling these items and preventing them from ending up in a landfill, the organization is helping to prevent negative environ-mental impacts of chemicals such as cadmium, lithium, mercury, chromium

and antimony, which are often found in electronics and their components. Individuals can drop off accept-able items for refurbishment. Executive Director Ronnie Wilson explains, “The good stuff we refurbish and resell, and we also resell materials such as copper, wire and plastic. Nothing ends up in the landfill.” Revenues generated by the recycling operation support the center’s free programs for blind and visually impaired individuals in the community and generate employment opportunities for them. For more information, visit BlindCenter.org.

Kimberly Schaefer is a longtime Las Vegan and writer, with extensive expe-rience in the local cultural and non-profit community. She contributes to several local and regional publications including VEGAS INC, VEGAS, Desert Companion and BLVDS. Follow her on Twitter @KSchaeferLV or read her blog, KSchaeferWrites.com.


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Permaculture is often considered a societal revolution disguised as gardening. It shows up in urban hamlets, suburban neighborhoods and rural farmyards. Be they large or small, the diverse flora and fauna in these Gardens of Eden gush with life.

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The ethics of permaculture are simple: Everything revolves around caring for people and the

planet, while sharing the surplus. A term coined by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren in the 1970s, permaculture melds the needs of human habitation and horticulture, creating viable inte-grated designs based on natural ecolog-ical systems, in which what’s produced by one element of the system becomes the input for another. “It’s about design and relation-ships,” explains Bill Wilson, co-founder of Midwest Permaculture, with his wife Becky. “Permaculture is larger than gar-dening. It’s a creative and artful way of living where people and nature are both preserved and enhanced by thoughtful planning and the careful use of re-

sources. Practices mimic patterns found in nature. Principles reflect a respectful approach to life. Embraced, these attri-butes create an environment of diversity, stability and resilience, where all may thrive for untold generations.”

Self-Sufficient SystemsPermaculture is widely adaptable to suit local climates, soils and geographies, and can scale to any size location that can sustain life. Because nature fosters no waste, permaculture-inspired gar-dens recycle or reuse all nutrients and energy sources; this approach regener-ates natural systems, while boosting the self-sufficiency of human settlements and reducing the need for industrial production systems that rely on pollut-ing energy sources.

THE POWER OF PERMACULTURECare for People, Sustain the Planet, Share the Surplus

by John d. ivanko

PERMACULTUREIN LAS VEGAS ON THE RISEby nancy somera

Great Basin Permaculture, conceived as a Meetup group in September 2009,

has slowly grown to become a thriving nonprofit organization. The three principal members, Peter Frigeri, owner of Gaia Flowers; Jessica Penrod, a certified perma-culturist; and Tiffany Whisenant, a local horticulturist, are cultivating awareness about permaculture and its positive effects on the community. “Our main goal is to bring aware-ness to permaculture and to be a voice for alternative living in the desert valley,” explains Frigeri. “The principles of perma-culture are not just for use in yards and gardens, but for our daily life, too.” A permaculture teaching garden has been planted at Tonopah Community Garden, and the group recently sched-uled fundraising events to purchase trees and invest in an irrigation system. Class-es, workshops and larger downtown events will help educate Las Vegans on how to incorporate permaculture into their communities. As awareness grows, Great Basin Permaculture plans to reach out to green building groups, the city council and schools and become more active in future city planning. “When planning decisions are being made, we would like to be able to provide a vision, using the design principles of permaculture,” Frigeri says. Penrod, a former public education teacher, focuses on the educational as-pect of the group’s efforts. “I want to help educate students by building gardens in schools, using permaculture design,” Penrod shares. Eventually, she would like to design an entire curriculum to teach others how to tap into the invis-ible holistic design structures all around us. “Permaculture is a toolbox to use,” Penrod explains. “It’s not something you do, but something you use.”

Visit the Great Basin Permaculture Garden at Tonopah Community Garden, 715 N. Tonopah Dr., Las Vegas. For more info on upcoming workshops and events, visit GreatBasinPermaculture.org.


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Plants are selected and planted according to the way they help one another. Animals also play key roles in garden sustainability. Free-range chick-ens, for example, can help fertilize and work up the soil and control insect pests, while providing nutrient-packed eggs; humans, meanwhile, provide shelter, security, a water source and supplemental food. Surplus produced in these gardens is freely shared. “Many permaculturists are con-cerned about their relationships with others—all others—and the planet,” continues Wilson. “We believe that it is possible to redesign our lives to provide an abundance of food, fiber, energy and shelter for every person on this planet, while dramatically improving overall quality of life.” He notes that only 20 percent of the permaculture process is about growing food. “Permaculture is the big picture,” agrees Heather Lanier, who has devel-oped a plan for Hill of the Hawk Farm, in Big Sur, California. “It’s about how relationships are built and how these relationships help care for one another in the circle of life.” At her farm, the staff are trans-forming abandoned chicken coops into living spaces and artist studios, and planting a forest garden that will provide shade and fresh fruit, while attracting beneficial insects. Chickens and ducks meander around a series of ponds that collect water in preparation for the region’s long dry season.

Just down the road, the Esalen Institute offers educational workshops, which Lanier’s staff have attended. An instructor there also helped complete the permaculture plan for Lanier’s property.

Place-Based LivingPermaculture is equally appropriate for the urban and suburban areas where most Americans now live, says Wilson. “It’s for any size property, including an apartment, and for any climate... any place.” He and other permaculture en-thusiasts maintain that, “With more and larger settings, together we can have a great positive effect on the total environment.” When it comes to the potential for rural areas, “We can har-vest a far greater amount of resources than we do now—water, sun, carbon dioxide and wind—and greatly im-prove productivity, while improving the overall quality of the region.” However, he quickly clarifies: “One can be very successful in small spaces, too.”

John D. Ivanko is the co-author of Rural Renaissance, describing Inn Seren-dipity’s journey toward sustainability (InnSerendipity.com), based in part on permaculture and onsite generation of wind and solar power.

GO-TO PERMACULTURE EXPERTS

General EducationPermaculture Activist,

PermacultureActivist.net

Urban Permaculture Guild, UrbanPermacultureGuild.org

Regional WorkshopsEsalen Institute,

Esalen.org

Glacial Lakes Permaculture, GlacialLakesPermaculture.org

Midwest Permaculture, MidwestPermaculture.com

12 GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The power of permaculture rests in its easy-to-understand foundations. Understanding them and our relation-ship to Earth’s ecology is where the work begins.

n Take cues from nature: The goal of permaculture is to mimic a natural landscape, and to make it more pro-ductive for human needs, as well.

n Put up your own food; preserving a garden’s harvest is like capturing sunlight.

n Grow perennials that produce food; plant an edible landscape, not a lawn.

n Use less energy, feed the soil and har-vest rainwater. On a finite planet, only renewable resources are sustainable.

n Enable the surplus of one design element to supply the need of an-other: Garden scraps feed chickens, which produce manure, which makes compost to nourish the garden.

n Strive for self-reliance and resil-iency, not self-sufficiency, and engage with the community; permaculture is an integrated system.

n Avoid big and fast solutions that can have unintended consequences; make the least change necessary and see if it works. As E.F. Schumacher famously stated: “Small is beautiful.”

n There’s strength in diversity; value it by avoiding a monoculture of anything.

n Remember that living on the edge can be a very productive place; not all good ideas come from the mainstream.

Source: Karl J. Schmidt, founder and owner of Glacial Lakes Permaculture, created this summary, adapted from the principles originated by perma-culture pioneer David Holmgren, an ecological design engineer.

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“When a fearful or shy dog associates a new situa-tion with good things,

the dog blooms. I love to see it,” says Victoria Stilwell, of Animal Planet’s It’s Me or the Dog. “It’s the basis for posi-tive reinforcement training.” Stilwell explains that her method, known as Positive Dog Training, is all about spotting and rewarding the behavior you like as it happens. “Thus, the good behavior is likely to repeat, encouraging the dog to learn to live in a human world successfully.” Each dog has his own idea of the best reward—some favor toys, some work for food, others simply want approval. Training doesn’t have to be time-consuming, repetitive homework. Once you and your dog learn the basics, you can do short sessions.

The Clicker MethodA click of a small noisemaker used in training lets the dog know when he’s

just done the right thing. As soon as we see the behavior, we’ll click faster than our brains can tell our mouths to say, “Good dog!” For example, to train “Watch me,” sit down with your dog, the clicker and some tiny treats. If he focuses on the treats or looks away, do nothing. If he glances at you, click and toss him a treat. A few click/treats later, your dog will figure out he did something to make the reward happen. Be prepared, because that thought will be followed by a very deliberate look at your face. After that, training will move at high speed. “Work on the basics first,” counsels psychologist Linda Michaels, owner of Wholistic Dog Training, in San Diego. “Four commands—sit, down, wait and come—will get you started. You can do mini-training sessions throughout the day, such as ‘sit’ for breakfast or dinner, ‘come’ when called, ‘wait’ before going out the door, and ‘down’ during televi-sion programs. Continue practicing during commercials.”

“How my service dog, Hunter, figured out what I needed and how to help me, I don’t know, but I have great respect for the intellectual abilities of dogs. Training is a way of opening communication; just like with a hu-man, you can never be sure where the conversation will take you,” remarks M. Shirley Chong, a professional clicker trainer in Grinnell, Iowa. “Positive training lets a dog be your friend, not a boot camp soldier obey-ing orders,” advises Patricia McCon-nell, Ph.D., a certified applied animal behaviorist in Black Earth, Wisconsin, and author of multiple titles, including The Other End of the Leash. “When he exhibits new behaviors, capture them, add a cue and give them a cute name. Always, the basis of the best tricks hap-pens when the dog offers his own ideas.” Pat Miller, of Peaceable Paws, in Fairplay, Maryland, also respects an animal as a thinking partner, “You get to see them figure out how things work,” she says. Miller, who serves as the training editor for Whole Dog Jour-nal, has trained dogs, cats, horses and a pot-bellied pig. She’s particularly pleased to have transformed a terrier, previously deemed unadoptable by a shelter because of his biting, into a happy, stable patron of New York’s Central Park. Positive dog training literally saved his life.

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Retraining/Renaming Bad BehaviorsWith patience and know-how, jumping up on people can turn into dancing the conga. Grumbly growling noises can turn into “Whisper,” or “Tell me a secret.” Excessive barking can be interpret-ed as bored whining: “There’s nothing to do!” Or, your pet could be answer-ing another dog that you can’t hear. Changes in weather also can make a dog anxious and vocal. Of course, he may just want attention. If you find the reason, it’s easier to find the cure. Is a dog shy or fearful? “Don’t put him in a situation beyond his comfort zone,” counsels Cara Shannon, an expert in curbing aggressive dog behav-ior in Austin, Texas. “Let him observe from a safe distance, but not interact, perhaps watching his surroundings with you from inside the car.” She also relates the story of a fear-ful foster dog that learned nose work (scent discrimination) and can find a small vial of essential oil hidden in a room. “The praise she receives gives her confidence to try other new things,” observes Shannon. Stilwell remarks, “Learning to cope with newness is a huge benefit for any animal.”

Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer at [email protected].

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Steve Rypka, of GreenDream Enter-prises, recently installed a solar water

heater in his own Henderson home, add-ing to the long list of home features that help him lower living costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent. This is his second attempt at a resi-dential solar hot water system installation. Several years ago, Rypka had researched systems and the energy saving costs, but was unable to find qualified installers. With the current rebates that both NV En-ergy and Southwest Gas are offering to customers to convert to solar hot water systems, Rypka felt the time was right to try again. “With the local rebates and a 30 percent federal tax credit, there has never been a better time to go solar,” he says. “A conversion creates work and keeps dollars in our local economy, while reducing the environmental impact.” In May 2005, Rypka installed photovoltaic (PV) panels on his roof, and the system harnesses enough solar energy to meet 100 percent of the home’s electrical needs, including two full-time offices. His electric bill each month is $8.40, only because he is required to pay the basic customer service charge. He has achieved net zero energy usage through green design. Rypka selected a floor plan with most of the windows at the back of the home and fewer on the side, and then built on a lot that orients the back of the home toward the south. The

southern exposure maximizes the use of winter sun for light and warmth and minimizes solar heat gain in the summer. The home was built using EnergyStar construction methods that deliver excellent insulation, and EnergyStar ap-pliances were installed to add to the home’s overall effiency. An energy-efficient Solatube Daylighting System brings natural, healthy sunlight into the home without sacrificing

thermal performance, unlike most traditional skylights. Ceramic tile flooring is installed throughout the main living space, using the Earth’s thermal energy to help moderate tem-perature swings, increasing comfort and help-ing the home’s HVAC equipment run more efficiently. Many homeowners are reluctant or can-not afford the upfront costs of solar conver-sions, or have concerns that they may not be in the home long enough to enjoy a return on investment. However, with energy rates

increasing as high as 5 percent annually, homeowners may need to consider that they can no longer afford not to utilize solar energy. Also, the energy cost savings from solar systems are attractive to potential future homeowners, and raise the property value significantly. Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laborato-ry looked at home sales over an eight-and-a-half-year period in California, and found strong evidence that homes with PV systems sold for a premium over those without them. Rypka encourages homeowners to invest in solar, adding, “All our green investments have been good ones, financially.”

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1Falun Dafa (Qigong & Meditation) – 5-6:30pm. Advanced traditional Chinese meditation system designed to improve mind and body through slow, gentle and smooth exercises. Free. Clark County Library, 1401 E Flamingo, Las Vegas. 773-3667. FalunDafaNevada.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3Vegas Valley Book Festival – Nov 3-6. A Celebra-tion of Imagination. Learn. Discover. Escape. The largest literary event in Las Vegas advances the craft of writing and shares the joy of reading. Free. Historic 5th St School, 401 S 4th St, Las Vegas. VegasValleyBookFestival.org.

VitaMix Road Show – 10am-6pm. Get great reci-pes, juicing and smoothie ideas. Vita Mixes at dis-counted prices make great holiday gifts. Free. Whole Foods Market Henderson, 100 S Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson. 361-8183. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/Henderson.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4Fall Fitness Walks – 8-9:30am. Join us for a series of fitness walks on Henderson trails. Teens 14-17 must be accompanied by parent/guardian. Registra-tion required. Free. Cactus Wren Park, Henderson. CityOfHenderson.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5Pura Vida Fabulous Fest – 11am-5pm. Sample fabulous vegan food, enjoy great live entertain-ment and meet health-conscious local vendors in our marketplace. Free. Pura Vida Bakery & Bystro, 1236 Western Ave, Las Vegas.

Forgiveness Interactive Talk – 1pm. Free your mind from the burden of unresolved issues and let your spirit fly. Free. Transformations Anti-Aging & Wellness Retreat, 1720 Bannie Ave, Las Vegas. 252-3502. Transformations-LasVegas.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6Run Through the Hills 5K Run – 10am. 5K run/1-mile walk. Food, beverage, live entertainment, vendors and sponsors. Net proceeds help benefit the NSPCA no-kill animal sanctuary. $25, includes T-shirt and food after race. MacDonald Highlands, 522 S Stephanie St, Henderson. 407-0045. Dragonridge.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7Preparing For Cold & Flu Season with Chinese Medicine – 6pm. Learn how acupuncture, herbs, and simple home remedies can both prevent and alleviate the symptoms of cold and flu. Acupuncture, cupping, and neti pot demonstration. Free. Galvin Chiropractic, 7380 S Eastern Ave, Ste 125, Las Vegas. 562-2202. HeatherBrookman.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10Core Health Learning Series – 7:15-8:30am. Monthly learning series on natural ways of dealing with hormonal imbalances. Dramatically improve how you feel. Free. Core Health USA, 8981 W Sahara, Ste 120, Las Vegas. 818-4348. CoreHealthUSA.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12Bike MS: Vegas Challenge – Pedal along some

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17Core Health Learning Series – 11:45am-1pm. Monthly learning series on natural ways of deal-ing with hormonal imbalances. Dramatically improve how you feel. Free. Core Health USA, 8981 W Sahara, Ste 120, Las Vegas. 818-4348. CoreHealthUSA.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18Young Architects – 6-8:30pm. Kids ages 7-12 develop design skills through drawing and building while learning about a variety of architectural sub-jects. $29. Henderson Multi-Generational Center, 250 S Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson. 267-5800. CityOfHenderson.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes – 9am-12pm. Annual 5K Walk to Cure Diabetes. Music and activities for the kids. Registration opens 9am and Walk begins at 10am. UNLV - North Field, 4505 Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas. 732-4795. JDRF.org.

Cheer Leading Camp – 1-5pm. Children ages 3-14 learn cheer routines, jumps, dances and stunts from our experienced coaches. $15/nonmembers, $12/members, $10/Cheer Team Members. The Monkey Gym, 1999 Whitney Mesa Drive, Ste 130, Hender-son. 586-1826. TheMonkeyGym.org.

CREATE Las Vegas – 3-5pm. Indie art festival featuring local artists and food crafters. Workshops and fun for all. Free. Tivoli Village, 302 S Rampart, Las Vegas. 481-6558. CreateLV.com.

Well Rounded Momma Monthly Workshop – 4-6pm. Informational workshop given by ex-perienced dulas on topics of pregnancy, birth and postpartum/parenting. Meet and greet follows. Free. Well Rounded Momma, 6000 S Eastern, Ste 9A, Las Vegas. 795-2500. WellRoundedMomma.com.

Parent’s Night Out – 6-9pm. Night for yourself while kids eat, watch a movie, play games, and create an art project. Ages 3+. $10/members, $15/nonmembers. The Monkey Gym, 1999 Whit-ney Mesa Dr, Ste 130, Henderson. 586-1826. TheMonkeyGym.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23Magical Forest – Nov 23-Dec 31. A winter won-derland experience. Holiday displays, food, games and rides. Opportunity Village, 6300 W Oakey Blvd, Las Vegas. OpportunityVillage.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24Happy Thanksgiving – Natural Awakenings gives thanks to our wonderful readers and advertisers. With much gratitude on this day.

of the most beautiful scenery in Southern Nevada, while you enjoy a fully supported, fun and truly inspirational experience. Las Vegas. 775-827-4257. BikeMSNevada.org.

Fall Fitness Walks – 8-10am. Join us for a series of fitness walks on Henderson Trails. Teens 14-17 must be accompanied by parent/guardian. Registration required. Free. Siena Heights Trailhead, Henderson. CityOfHenderson.com/Parks.

fresh52 Autumn Harvest Festival – 8am-3pm. Cel-ebrate the Fall Harvest at fresh52 Farmers & Artisan Market. Kids crafts, live entertainment, games/prizes, chef demos. Free. Tivoli Village, 302 S Rampart, Las Vegas. 900-2552. fresh52.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13fresh52 Autumn Harvest Festival – 8:30am-3pm. Celebrate the Fall Harvest at fresh52 Farmers & Ar-tisan Market. Kids crafts, live entertainment, games/prizes, chef demos. Free. Sansone Park Place, 9480 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas. 900-2552. fresh52.com.

Brendan Brazier Lecture and Book Signing – 1-3pm. Wellness Seminar with Brendan Brazier. Stress and nutrition could be affecting your health and energy. Learn nutrition basics and get nutrition tips. Free. Whole Foods Market Henderson, 100 S Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson. 361-8183. RSVP: [email protected]. WholeFoodsMarket.com.

Project Dinner Table – 7pm. 125+ people gather around one very long dinner table and pass the plate family style, over six courses. Charity proceeds to Catholic Charities. Three Square, Las Vegas. ProjectDinnerTable.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15Falun Dafa (Qigong & Meditation) – 5-6:30pm. Advanced traditional Chinese meditation system designed to improve mind and body through slow, gentle and smooth exercises. Free. Clark County Library, 1401 E Flamingo, Las Vegas. 773-3667. FalunDafaNevada.org.

Core Health Movie Night: Forks over Knives – 6:45-8:30pm. Take responsibility for your health and eat more of a plant based diet to drastically improve quality of life. Snacks, beverages, Q&A. Limited to 25 guests. $8. Core Health USA, 8981 W Sahara Ave, Ste 120, Las Vegas. RSVP by Nov 11: 818-4348. CoreHealthUSA.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Nuts and Bolts of Grant Writing – 9am-4pm. One-day seminar for nonprofit and government organization participants. $25 to cover materials. University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Life-long Learning Center, 8050 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas. 257-5502. unce.unr.edu.

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Las Vegas Rosicrucian Order AMORC – 1:30-2pm. 2nd & 4th Sun. Understand how to apply the Natural Laws of the Universe to your everyday life. Free. Sand Creek Mobile Home Community Club House, 2627 S Lamb Blvd, Las Vegas. 431-5224. Rosicrucian.org.Sanha Meeting – 3:30-5:30pm. Vipassana (insight) meditation. New and experienced meditators are equally welcome. Sahara West Library, 9600 W Saha-ra Ave, Las Vegas. 571-1820. LotusInTheDesert.org.

MONDAYNia Technique: Joyful Movement Classes – 5-6pm Instructor Stacey Hall, licensed and Certified Nia Technique Instructor. First class $5. Northwest Yoga Studio, 7810 W Ann Rd, Las Vegas. 413-5316. NorthwestYogaStudio.com.

TUESDAYHatha Yoga Group Class – 6-7pm. A yoga class for all levels, combining postures, breathing and relax-ation. $10/introductory class, $15/class, $55/5 ses-sions. World Wellness Group, 3120-A S Valley View Blvd, Las Vegas. 338-3309. WorldWellnessGroup.net.Inspirational Reiki Healing Circle – 6:30pm. Natural healing through guided meditation. Relax and recharge your mind and body. Suggested dona-tion $5; free to 1st time guests & Reiki practitioners. Transformations, 1720 Bannie Ave, Las Vegas. 252-3502. Transformations-LasVegas.org. Transformations Social Party – 6-6:30pm. Social-ize and network with like-minded people. Stay for the Healing Circle. Snacks and beverages served. Free. Transformations, 1720 Bannie Ave, Las Vegas. 252-3502. Transformations-LasVegas.org.

WEDNESDAYThe Chi-To-Be! Experience Radio Show – 9am. Learn tips for aligning your intentions to activate your intuition to aCHIeve your greatest goals. Free. TalkShoe.com.Hypno-Nutrition Class: EZ Weight Loss Series – 3-4:30pm. Learn about the importance of dietary fats and which are good for your health. $12.50 or $69 for all 8 classes. Transformations, 1720 Bannie

DAILYBikram Yoga Classes – See website for class sched-ule and rates. Bikram Yoga Green Valley, 1550 N Green Valley Pkwy, Ste 310, Henderson. 463-0671. BikramGreenValley.com.Daily Meditation Classes – 4am, 9am, 2pm, 5pm. 1 -hr classes. Chaiya Meditation Monastery, 7925 Virtue Ct, Las Vegas. 456-3838. ChaiyaCMM.org.

SUNDAYfresh52Market – 8:30am-2pm. Lively, friendly, open-air market where neighbors and friends come together to celebrate their community. Free. Sansone Park Place, 9480 S Eastern, Henderson. fresh52.com.Botanical Garden Tours at Lake Loews – 9am. Learn interesting details and receive great informa-tion while exposing your senses to Loews’ botani-cal wonderland. Free. Botanical Gardens at Lake Loews, 1605 Lake Las Vegas, Las Vegas. 567-6000.Meditation & Readings Service – 10-10:45am. Commune with God and share spiritual fellow-ship. Sunday School available for children. Las Vegas Meditation Group, 1555 E Flamingo Rd, Ste 333, Las Vegas. [email protected]. Yogananda-SRF.org.Second Sundays – 10am-6pm. 2nd Sun. Paintings, ceramics, sculptures, meet new friends, coffee and snacks, crafts and more. Free. Dinosaurs & Roses, 6029 W Charleston, Las Vegas. 277-3752. DinosaursAndRoses.org.Peace Love & Happiness Meditation – 11am-12pm. First Sun. Uplifting meditation using guided imagery and hypnosis to extend loving thoughts of healing to our community and world. Free.Wellness Group Plaza, 3120 S Valley View Blvd, Ste A, Las Vegas. 806-1745. WellnessHynotherapy.net.

Avenue, Las Vegas. 252-3502. Transformations-LasVegas.org.Weight Loss Challenge & Free Nutrition Class – 6-7pm. Join us for fun, education and 3 top losers win cash. $29. 5755 S Rainbow, Ste 103, Las Vegas. 900-7431. LVWeightLossChallenge.com.

THURSDAYGreen Drinks – Network with other eco-friendly busi-ness professionals the 2nd Thurs each month. Times/locations vary. Facebook.com/GreenDrinksLV. See ad, page 11.Dice Tomatoes Radio Show – Weekly Radio Show broadcast from the Las Vegas FEED Farmers’ Mar-ket. Club Azul, 115 N 7th St, Las Vegas. 260-8987. DiceTomatoes.com.Aroma Wellness in the Palm of Your Hand Radio Show – 9-10am. Learn how to give yourself the gift of wellness one drop at a time. Free. TalkShoe.com.Country Fresh Farmers’ Market: Water Street – 9am-4pm. Free. Events Plaza, 240 Water St, Hender-son. 579-9661. CountryFreshFarmersMarket.com.Downtown FEED Farmers’ Market – 10am-1pm. Azul Building, 115 N 7th St, Las Vegas. 529-0452. ProjectDinnerTable.com.Momma’s Milk Circle – 10am-1pm. Support group for nursing moms and their babies of up to one year of age hosted by lactation specialists. 6000 S Eastern Ave, Ste 9A, Las Vegas. 795-2500. WellRounded Momma.com.Pain Free Electrically – 6-7pm. 1st Thurs. Free seminar to learn more about Micro-Current Elec-trical Stimulation using the electro acusope and myopulse. Free. World Wellness Group, 3120 S. Valley View, 1st Fl, Main Rm, Las Vegas. 239-1069. ThorpInstitute.com.Meditation & Readings Service – 7-9pm. Com-mune with God and share spiritual fellowship. Las Vegas Meditation Group, 1555 E Flamingo Rd, Ste 333, Las Vegas. [email protected]. Yogananda-SRF.org.Reduce Cellular Aging by 40% – 7:30pm. Lecture on revolutionary way to slow aging at the cellular level. RSVP. Seating limited. Free. 3315 W Craig Rd, Ste 105, North Las Vegas. 285-8321.

FRIDAYCountry Fresh Farmers’ Market – 10am. Free. Henderson Pavillion, 200 S Green Valley Pkwy, Hen-derson. 579-9661. CountryFreshFarmersMarket.com.Judith Pinkerton Radio Show – 12pm. Call Judith 12:06-12:58pm at 609-7626 and ask important ques-tions about the right music for reducing stress. All Talk Radio.net. Music4Life.us.First Friday – 6-10pm. Arts festival on 1st Fri each month. Food, drink, art and entertainers. Free. Downtown Arts District, Las Vegas. 384-0092. FirstFriday-LasVegas.org.

SATURDAYfresh52Market – 8am-2pm. Lively, friendly, open-air market where neighbors and friends come togeth-er to celebrate their community. Free. Tivoli Village, 302 S Rampart, Las Vegas. 900-2552. fresh52.com.Las Vegas Electric Vehicle Club – 10am-12pm. 2nd Sat. Informative discussion about and display of electric vehicles. Free. Clark County Library, 1401 E Flamingo, Las Vegas. 277-7544. LVEVA.org.




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