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Deepak Chopra Explores Conscious Being

Dec 28, 2011 12:32PM ● By Linda Sechrist

Experiencing pure consciousness—feeling “at home” simply by being alive—helps us become agents of change to shift and transform ourselves and the world.

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Exploring the Last Frontier with Astronaut Edgar Mitchell

Nov 30, 2011 11:54AM ● By Linda Sechrist

In 1971, as his Apollo 14 spacecraft sailed back to Earth, Mitchell had a life-changing experience: He understood that the beautiful blue planet to which he was returning was part of a harmonious and whole living system and that we each participate in a universe of consciousness.

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Empower Local Businesses to Strengthen Local Economies: Success Tips from Advocate Michelle Long

Oct 31, 2011 10:50AM ● By Brian Clark Howard

Michelle Long, the executive director of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE), discusses how we can boost our communities’ triple bottom line: people, the planet and profit.

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An Interview With Frances Moore Lappé: Co-leader of Small Planet Institute and author of Diet for a Small Planet

Oct 05, 2011 06:35PM ● By Linda Sechrist

Frances Moore Lappé believes that if we embrace the principles of a Living Democracy, centered on individual citizen involvement, we can locally solve global problems, together.

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Loving a Sustainable Life: Heartfelt Perspective from Actress and Activist Daryl Hannah

Sep 28, 2011 10:17AM ● By S. Alison Chabonais

Actress Daryl Hannah is shedding light on environmental issues and working hard to help improve the way people treat our planet.

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Putumayo World: Dan Storper’s Music without Borders

Aug 31, 2011 10:10AM ● By April Thompson

Putumayo World Music founder Dan Storper shares his thoughts on the uplifting, culture-sharing benefits of international music.

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Upgrading School Food: Chef Ann Cooper Helps Kids Eat Right

Jul 29, 2011 11:54AM ● By Ellen Mahoney

Chef Ann Cooper, the “Renegade Lunch Lady,” is transforming school menus to offer smarter, healthier foods.

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Preserving Americans’ First Amendment Freedoms: A Conversation with Kenneth Paulson

Jun 30, 2011 10:48AM ● By Martin Miron

Kenneth A. Paulson, co-founder and former editor of <i>USA Today</i>, discusses the importance of freedom of speech, press, religion, petition and assembly.

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An Interview with Bill Milliken: Founder of Communities in Schools and author of The Last Dropout: Stop the Epidemic

Jun 10, 2011 12:03PM ● By Linda Sechrist

The founder of Communities in Schools, Bill Milliken, discusses his program for keeping kids in school, why kids drop out, and the basics for helping America's youth stay in school.

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Really Rich: Balancing Wealth with Health: A Conversation with Russell Simmons

May 31, 2011 08:07AM ● By Bill Van Arsdale

The self-made multi-millionaire is also a spiritual guru, and his idea of “having it all” is not what you might imagine. Here, he shares his thoughts on how we can heal ourselves, from the inside out.

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