When the news broke this week about New York Governor Eliot Spitzer's alleged involvement with a prostitute the nation was inundated with newspaper reports expressing shock and confusion. Politicians, corporate executives, and various other pundits were outraged by Spitzer's behavior? And healthcare providers began scratching their heads at the apparent level of ignorance about addictive behavior that these responses demonstrated.
In fact, Spitzer's behavior is a classic reflection of a particular kind of addiction known as sex addiction. Read more...
Driving in India is always an experience. Or rather, I should say riding in India is an experience. Believe me, you don't want to drive in India. India has taken aggressive driving to the next level. Why do I say that?
For starters, lanes are optional in India. You can drive in the left lane, the right lane, or really a combination of the two. And even if you're in your lane, that doesn't mean that other people won't also feel the need to be in your lane, riding one inch from the spot you're in. Another fun thing about India drivers is their love of the car horn. The tour bus my group was riding had four different horns! Read more...
Go Green in the SQUBA, a submersible car, China bans plastic bags, and we'll show you ways to green your office. Read more...
DoGooderTV enables nonprofit organizations to present new videos and existing media assets to new audiences. DoGooderTV offers compelling stories of nonprofits then gives you a direct way to donate to the organization, join, volunteer or simply find out more information.
In addition to direct donations, people can also create community around issues that are important to them, develop a giving circle, and easily connect their friends with the organizations they care about. Read more...
"Carol Lee?" On our flight to New Orleans, the "Fasten Your Seat Belts" sign had just come on. Carol Lee was reading her book. She lifted her head, "What do you want to do in life?" I asked. I expected her to say she wanted to travel to Europe. Carol Lee turned to me and said, "I would like to hold babies." "Hold babies?" I was stunned. "You've got grandchildren." "I would like to work in a hospital nursery and just hold the newborns." Newborns? Her desire was one to ponder, which I did with each salty peanut I crunched. I looked out my little round window at New Orleans in the distance. Hold babies? Was she serious?' So begins this charming real-life story on the art of holding babies. Click here for full story. Read more...
Buddhist teacher, former inmate and founder of several prison service organizations Fleet Maul talks about life behind bars. Even in the hostile prison environment, Fleet found that people would eventually reveal their humanity, which inspired him to rededicate his life to spiritual practice and service. Read more...
Imagine iconic structures like the Sears Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge in darkness. During Earth Hour on Saturday, March 29 at 8 pm, cities across the globe will be powering down for one hour. Lights and unnecessary electrical items will be turned off from San Francisco to Bangkok. 24 cities, thousands of businesses and millions of people are expected to participate. Will the world take notice?
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Dutch researchers have built a windmill that directly desalinates seawater, using highpressure and reverse osmosis.
Full Story: www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080229102053.htm Read more...
Conscious Dancer Magazine presents Bodies in Motion, A Transformative Movement Seminar all weekend long inside New Living Expo in San Francisco on April 25th 26th 27th, 2008. Three days of ongoing classes, performances, and workshops in 5 Rhythms, AcroYoga, Afro Cuban, BioDanza, Breathwork Contact Improv, Hoop, Middle Eastern, Nia, Qi Gong, Soul Motion, Hip Hop, Sufi, Tango and many more
Think of it as a smorgasboard for the soul! Bodies in Motion is the largest and most exciting collection of modalities ever assembled under one roof in the Bay Area. Coinciding with the kickoff of Bay Area National Dance week this free workshop sampler represents 27 different forms and flavors of energy movement arts. Read more...
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