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Tech Sabbath: A Day of Rest Fosters Wellness

Nov 02, 2010 03:30PM ● By Erika Kosina

Across the country, Americans are starting to think about how a constant stream of electronic communications affects the quality of their lives—and many are consciously unplugging every once in a while.

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Overcome Holiday Media Madness: The Best Things in Life Aren’t Things

Nov 02, 2010 03:30PM ● By Melinda Hemmelgarn

While exposure to media in moderation can be educational and entertaining, a study links excessive media consumption with unhealthy habits among children and teens.

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Eco-Film Picks: Movies with a Message Worth Watching

Oct 11, 2010 10:28AM ● By Michael Curran and Michael D'Estries

<i>Natural Awakenings</i> picks five films highly favored for their clear message, entertainment value and motivating call to action.

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School Nutrition Gets a Boost: Legislation Making Progress

Oct 11, 2010 10:26AM

Long-awaited child nutrition legislation known as the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act unanimously passed the Senate before moving on to the House, where passage is also expected.

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Water Bubble: Two Reports Project Fresh Water Scarcity by 2030

Oct 11, 2010 10:26AM

A recent report by the World Economic Forum warns that half the world’s population will be affected by water shortages within 20 years.

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Guiding Light: South Pole Ozone Hole has Stabilized

Oct 11, 2010 10:26AM

Ongoing monitoring by the British Antarctic Survey, which alerted the world to the hole in the protective ozone layer over the South Pole in 1985, has concluded that the hole has now stabilized.

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Populist Pundit: A conversation with Jim Hightower

Oct 11, 2010 10:26AM ● By Ellen Mahoney

Jim Hightower takes on the high and mighty with some down-home political wisdom.

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Assaults Halted: Wolves Receive Endangered Species Protection

Oct 11, 2010 10:25AM

Massive wolf hunts have been stopped in their tracks, thanks to a federal court ruling that has restored endangered species protection for these animals in Montana and Idaho.

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75th Anniversary: The Wilderness Society Celebrates Nationwide Successes

Oct 11, 2010 10:25AM

Fresh from a major achievement in 2009, The Wilderness Society has not been resting on its laurels in this, its 75th year of striving to protect our nation’s public lands.

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