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These are only a few examples of the many forms of secret recycling that past cultures have practiced. Next up: Secrets of Green Cultures Part IV: Food Preservation. Okay they may not be your direct forefathers but they sure knew the meaning of recycling. MORE
However, it is even more exciting to visit the prestigious Egyptian Academy, a cultural facility established near Rome’s Villa Borghese, next to a group of international fine arts academies representing various countries in the world. Gihane Zaki: Right now we are living in a real culture war. MORE
Apprentice Thesis Elephant Academy Enlightened Society Right Livelihood art China Colin Powell cultural diplomacy diplomacy hard power hawaii Kauai mindful communication missile strike false alarm north korea ping-pong soft powerWith tensions rising between the United States and North Korea, the missile threat was all too real, all too possible. What alternate reality am I living in, I thought? MORE
Thanks to pressure from animals rights activists, France has removed bullfighting from its cultural heritage list. Usually it is Spain that comes to mind when the subject of bullfighting is Read More The post France Takes Bullfighting Off Cultural Heritage List appeared first on Ecorazzi. Animals Causes News Sports Top News MORE
In the early years of the 21st century, we are witnessing and creating changes on scales and in ways never before seen. And this is the time in our human history when the biggest change we face is whether we will choose a pathway to. MORE
There are no shortcuts in a healing protocol. Health does not come in a box that says, "take one daily and feel better soon." Healing is not something that just happens on weekends when it’s convenient. MORE
Adventure Enlightened Society Green Travel culture shock high context culture home coming journey low context culture mindful travel travelingHere are some "re-integration tactics" that we’ve all used but sometimes need gentle reminders of how powerful they can be. MORE
Enlightened Society Equal Rights Inspiring (Wow) be the change Brock Turner consent donald trump equal rights gender norms locker room talk rape culture sexual assaultBut for women like me, a safe place would be really nice right now. Because this has been. MORE
A classic and common piece of Americana holds links to a misunderstood culture. I found a bag of small yarn balls. I’d left it long ago at a friend’s house in New Jersey: my Amman-bound suitcase was fatter than the airline allowed. MORE
Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Equal Rights Health & Wellness athletics feminism rape culture running running-rape culture training I enjoy the motivational high fives I sometimes receive from dog walkers, or a fellow runner smiling at me. There are opposite expressions of different motivations when it comes to appreciating me instead of gawking. MORE
It’s time for the unsustainability of festival culture to transform into our collective vision for a future ecologically and socially integrated with our love for life and connection. MORE
To eat cous cous, chickpea soup or other spicy Moroccan dishes means to consume not just the plate of food at hand, but also a long history of rich cultural tradition, ritual, and knowledge – from animal husbandry to water management and terraced agriculture. MORE
However, many modern cultures continue to treat food with great irresponsibility– unnecessary waste, genetically modified organisms, manipulated animal handling and much more. Many of the secrets of ancient food preservation depended upon the geographical location of each culture. MORE
The cultural hatred of snakes can run deep. Wildlife biologist Doug Blodgett is mum about the locations of rattlesnakes: to protect the snakes from people. Photo: Matt Miller/TNC. By Matt Miller, senior science writer. MORE
Culture is what happens when we come together. It''s a verb, not a noun. At least it acts that way. It is something we experience collectively, not something we own and protect. MORE
Maybe migration has seeped into the cultural zeitgeist and turned everyone a little bird-crazy. It seems like lately, every time I glance at a screen or opened a newspaper (okay, let’s be realistic, the newspapers were on screens too), there’s some kind of interesting bird-related content. MORE
Recent evidence proves it: as a culture, we love to confess. Arts & Culture Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Family, Youth, Enlightened Education WAYLON: Today Only blogs christmas vacation confessions honesty zack galifinakis MORE
Tradeoffs in behavior, and plasticity. We assume natural selection has shaped birds to avoid predators. Noticing predators, reacting to them perhaps with an alarm call, and escaping them, as well as other behaviors, keep the bird alive and thus allow it to reproduce. We would expect, then, that natural selection favors birds that are good at these things. But we often assume too much when it comes to natural selection. MORE
Academy Apprentice/Audit Blogs Arts Elephant Academy Enlightened Society Equal Rights Love #metoo 1940s courtship awareness cultural norms dating feminism love mindfulness moral outrage music relationships sex womenLet me repeat: She. Wants. Stay. A man is not making her, a woman is deciding to on her own despite all the reasons society thinks she shouldn’t—and it’s romantic. MORE
Health & Wellness Inspiring (Wow) advice colombia culture family fresh fruit guatemala hugs Latin American latinxs mexico mindfulness slow down tipsI love Mexicans. My mom’s side of the family is Tex-Mex. They are a fun-loving, big-hearted, fierce and fabulous bunch of people. MORE
It has become one of my purposes in life to share the beauty of the land, the cultural richness and to change the view of Israel that media so falsely portrays. MORE
By Shilpa Jain What are the different traditions of the gift culture around the world? How can we bring the gift culture practically into our lives, communities, organizations? What do we need to unlearn for the gift culture to manifest? Culture Gift-Economy MORE
Albeit huge advocates of urban cycling , we have been sensitive to the fact that – mostly because of culture – the practice hasn’t taken off in the Middle East. MORE
Here are eight guidelines for improving your school culture based on the Boys Town Education Model , which has helped hundreds of troubled schools turn their school culture around. Get on the Same Page Every classroom environment contributes to your school culture. MORE
There is a particular badge of pride that is worn in our culture when we are overburdened, overworked, and way too busy. Being well-rested is frowned upon in our society. A rested human being is not to be taken seriously. Elephant Academy Enlightened Society Health & Wellness busy chronically tired Mindful living overburdened overworked prioritize rest rest stressed tired well-rested well-rested person MORE
I thought about being 20 and going through a bad breakup, the day that a girlfriend, seeing my destructive behavior gave me my first tool when she’d said to me: Family Inspiring (Wow) Love Non New-Agey Spirituality friendship independent women losing a parent mom mother culture motherhood parenting raising children self-care spiritual medium trust yourself MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) A new term is making the rounds, so to speak, and it is called “wood culture”, “new wood culture”, or “wood culture renaissance”, and we can but hope that it is catching on. This is the heart of The New Wood Culture or Renaissance. MORE
Indigenous cultures have a lot to teach us about sharing, sustainability, and a spiritual relationship to Mother Earth, explain Freddy Treuquil and Victor Lem Masc. The one who understands his culture can understand his past. We don’t come here to impose our cultural values. MORE
Can a forest carbon offset project protect the resources and culture of indigenous hunter-gatherers in northern Tanzania? The Hadza are a consensus-based culture; in their own groups, they do not have leaders or hierarchy. Will the Hadza survive as a culture?” MORE
So, I was happy to see the publication of a book on all aspects of wild bird feeding—history, culture, and economics. Feeding Wild Birds in America: Culture, Commerce & Conservation by Paul J. million people who feed wild birds, Feeding Wild Birds in America: Culture, Commerce & Conservation is likely to enhance your enjoyment and expand your knowledge base. MORE
With the goal of integrating scientific research with culturally-rooted stewardship practices , Coastwatch sought better outcomes through collaboration. Grizzly bear. Photo: © Chris Darimont. By William Housty, Coastwatch Director, Qqs Projects Society. MORE
Academy Apprentice/Audit Blogs Adventure Editor's Picks Elephant Academy Enlightened Society Bow community gratitude Japanese culture mindful tips present moment respect slowing down veganAfter nearly a year of living in Japan, it's strange to read major headlines from back home in the United States. It seems like every other month we are hit with news of a mass shooting or a hate crime in. MORE
From Yvon Chouinard setting routes and inventing dependable climbing gear, to advanced climbers scaling big walls and base-jumping, the culture of climbing is constantly evolving. His photos are an endeavor to represent the courage, determination, and heart of the climbing culture. MORE
Imagine a culture that could teach today’s society a thing or two about respecting and harvesting the free, natural resource of water. Take it from the Nabataean culture as they practiced foresight and forethought outdoing their struggling neighbors. MORE
Feminism is about inclusivity. It is about building a supportive community and honoring each individual for their divine gifts—it is not about shaming and blaming the bravery of one who has spoken out and spoken up. We must not invalidate someone else’s trauma just to avoid inconvenient circumstances. Even when we allow ourselves to look away, there is still a sound, there is still suffering, deep-seated trauma, repercussions. MORE
New Mexico is a place of converging cultures, a state where ranch lands border Native American reservations; where filmmakers, skiers, and artists flock; where Hispanics and descendants of Spanish conquistadors live together, along with 19 sovereign Native American nations. MORE
The Hook-up Culture Most of the people […]. People love to comment on how bad millennials are at dating. They are often criticized for their approach to relationships. The reason? Millennials’ fixation with dating apps. Most of the people think that relying on these apps has made them afraid of long-term relationships and addicted to hook-ups. MORE
To understand ancient healing and its green applications, one must think outside the box. These remedies often work through a human-nature or human-energy connection with the capability to heal the root cause as opposed to band-aiding symptoms. MORE
A friendly guy, we soon […] Imlay City, Michigan: Mulefoot Gastropub redefines the food culture is a post from: Green Traveler Guides. MORE
Culture wars. Half of twitter and instagram/facebook is just soapboxing at one another, trying to be the witty jerk at the cafeteria table in Junior High ’cause we failed the 1st time round. If only there was a social media dedicated to working things out, we could save the world. Well that’s what we’re working on. You […]. Main Categories* Arts Elephant Academy Enlightened Society Right Livelihood Waylon Lewis ecosystem MORE
| Truer Shade of Green | The heart of Hawaiian culture is family, food, and ’aina, or a connection to the land. MORE
Hugh made things easier on me, as now I will only talk about other nature and cultural sites along the route covered in the Northern Peru World Birding Rally Challenge. Needless to say this birding style does not allow time to stop at other nature and cultural sites along the way. For those who also enjoy stopping at cultural and scenic sites, the northern Peru route is the one to bird. Birding culture northern Peru MORE
American Fisheries Society 145th Annual Meeting August 16 - 20, 2015 | Portland, OR Call for Papers (Deadline March 13) Economic and Social Impacts of Stocking Cultured Fish. The symposium is intended to lead to a better understanding of how stocking cultured fish affects the benefits to the public from fishing. Sponsored By: Fish Culture and Socioeconomics Sections MORE
The value of cultural sensitivity is particularly important to observe during these times of Presidential candidate followers and racist me. Arts & Culture Family, Youth, Enlightened Education culturally diverse families For Children international people are people Racism teaching children traveling MORE
Culture Related Topics Wend Magazine
OCTOBER 12, 2011
From Yvon Chouinard setting routes and inventing dependable climbing gear, to advanced climbers scaling big walls and base-jumping, the culture of climbing is constantly evolving. His photos are an endeavor to represent the courage, determination, and heart of the climbing culture.
The Green Changemakers
JANUARY 17, 2020
By Shilpa Jain What are the different traditions of the gift culture around the world? How can we bring the gift culture practically into our lives, communities, organizations? What do we need to unlearn for the gift culture to manifest? Culture Gift-Economy
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Green (Living) Review
MAY 9, 2017
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) A new term is making the rounds, so to speak, and it is called “wood culture”, “new wood culture”, or “wood culture renaissance”, and we can but hope that it is catching on. This is the heart of The New Wood Culture or Renaissance.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 15, 2015
Tradeoffs in behavior, and plasticity. We assume natural selection has shaped birds to avoid predators. Noticing predators, reacting to them perhaps with an alarm call, and escaping them, as well as other behaviors, keep the bird alive and thus allow it to reproduce. We would expect, then, that natural selection favors birds that are good at these things. But we often assume too much when it comes to natural selection.
Elephant Journal
MARCH 19, 2018
Culture wars. Half of twitter and instagram/facebook is just soapboxing at one another, trying to be the witty jerk at the cafeteria table in Junior High ’cause we failed the 1st time round. If only there was a social media dedicated to working things out, we could save the world. Well that’s what we’re working on. You […]. Main Categories* Arts Elephant Academy Enlightened Society Right Livelihood Waylon Lewis ecosystem
Green (Living) Review
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
Indigenous cultures have a lot to teach us about sharing, sustainability, and a spiritual relationship to Mother Earth, explain Freddy Treuquil and Victor Lem Masc. The one who understands his culture can understand his past. We don’t come here to impose our cultural values.
Green Traveler Guides
JULY 23, 2014
A friendly guy, we soon […] Imlay City, Michigan: Mulefoot Gastropub redefines the food culture is a post from: Green Traveler Guides.
10,000 Birds
MAY 18, 2016
Maybe migration has seeped into the cultural zeitgeist and turned everyone a little bird-crazy. It seems like lately, every time I glance at a screen or opened a newspaper (okay, let’s be realistic, the newspapers were on screens too), there’s some kind of interesting bird-related content.
Green Home Blog
APRIL 15, 2013
Imagine a culture that could teach today’s society a thing or two about respecting and harvesting the free, natural resource of water. Take it from the Nabataean culture as they practiced foresight and forethought outdoing their struggling neighbors.
Green Traveler Guides
DECEMBER 11, 2013
| Truer Shade of Green | The heart of Hawaiian culture is family, food, and ’aina, or a connection to the land.
Elephant Journal
JULY 6, 2013
Culture is what happens when we come together. It''s a verb, not a noun. At least it acts that way. It is something we experience collectively, not something we own and protect.
10,000 Birds
JUNE 5, 2014
Hugh made things easier on me, as now I will only talk about other nature and cultural sites along the route covered in the Northern Peru World Birding Rally Challenge. Needless to say this birding style does not allow time to stop at other nature and cultural sites along the way. For those who also enjoy stopping at cultural and scenic sites, the northern Peru route is the one to bird. Birding culture northern Peru
Eccorazzi
JUNE 9, 2015
Thanks to pressure from animals rights activists, France has removed bullfighting from its cultural heritage list. Usually it is Spain that comes to mind when the subject of bullfighting is Read More The post France Takes Bullfighting Off Cultural Heritage List appeared first on Ecorazzi. Animals Causes News Sports Top News
Elephant Journal
APRIL 11, 2019
The Hook-up Culture Most of the people […]. People love to comment on how bad millennials are at dating. They are often criticized for their approach to relationships. The reason? Millennials’ fixation with dating apps. Most of the people think that relying on these apps has made them afraid of long-term relationships and addicted to hook-ups.
Elephant Journal
MARCH 28, 2017
Feminism is about inclusivity. It is about building a supportive community and honoring each individual for their divine gifts—it is not about shaming and blaming the bravery of one who has spoken out and spoken up. We must not invalidate someone else’s trauma just to avoid inconvenient circumstances. Even when we allow ourselves to look away, there is still a sound, there is still suffering, deep-seated trauma, repercussions.
Elephant Journal
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Enlightened Society Equal Rights Inspiring (Wow) be the change Brock Turner consent donald trump equal rights gender norms locker room talk rape culture sexual assaultBut for women like me, a safe place would be really nice right now. Because this has been.
Wend Magazine
MAY 5, 2011
New Mexico is a place of converging cultures, a state where ranch lands border Native American reservations; where filmmakers, skiers, and artists flock; where Hispanics and descendants of Spanish conquistadors live together, along with 19 sovereign Native American nations.
10,000 Birds
AUGUST 4, 2015
So, I was happy to see the publication of a book on all aspects of wild bird feeding—history, culture, and economics. Feeding Wild Birds in America: Culture, Commerce & Conservation by Paul J. million people who feed wild birds, Feeding Wild Birds in America: Culture, Commerce & Conservation is likely to enhance your enjoyment and expand your knowledge base.
Green Prophet
DECEMBER 20, 2018
However, it is even more exciting to visit the prestigious Egyptian Academy, a cultural facility established near Rome’s Villa Borghese, next to a group of international fine arts academies representing various countries in the world. Gihane Zaki: Right now we are living in a real culture war.
Green Prophet
DECEMBER 10, 2013
To eat cous cous, chickpea soup or other spicy Moroccan dishes means to consume not just the plate of food at hand, but also a long history of rich cultural tradition, ritual, and knowledge – from animal husbandry to water management and terraced agriculture.
Green Home Blog
APRIL 18, 2013
However, many modern cultures continue to treat food with great irresponsibility– unnecessary waste, genetically modified organisms, manipulated animal handling and much more. Many of the secrets of ancient food preservation depended upon the geographical location of each culture.
The Green Changemakers
MAY 6, 2017
Here are eight guidelines for improving your school culture based on the Boys Town Education Model , which has helped hundreds of troubled schools turn their school culture around. Get on the Same Page Every classroom environment contributes to your school culture.
Green Home Blog
APRIL 17, 2013
These are only a few examples of the many forms of secret recycling that past cultures have practiced. Next up: Secrets of Green Cultures Part IV: Food Preservation. Okay they may not be your direct forefathers but they sure knew the meaning of recycling.
Elephant Journal
DECEMBER 26, 2018
There are no shortcuts in a healing protocol. Health does not come in a box that says, "take one daily and feel better soon." Healing is not something that just happens on weekends when it’s convenient.
Elephant Journal
MAY 17, 2014
Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Equal Rights Health & Wellness athletics feminism rape culture running running-rape culture training I enjoy the motivational high fives I sometimes receive from dog walkers, or a fellow runner smiling at me. There are opposite expressions of different motivations when it comes to appreciating me instead of gawking.
Environmental Economics
MARCH 9, 2015
American Fisheries Society 145th Annual Meeting August 16 - 20, 2015 | Portland, OR Call for Papers (Deadline March 13) Economic and Social Impacts of Stocking Cultured Fish. The symposium is intended to lead to a better understanding of how stocking cultured fish affects the benefits to the public from fishing. Sponsored By: Fish Culture and Socioeconomics Sections
Green Home Blog
APRIL 19, 2013
To understand ancient healing and its green applications, one must think outside the box. These remedies often work through a human-nature or human-energy connection with the capability to heal the root cause as opposed to band-aiding symptoms.
Green Prophet
AUGUST 29, 2013
Albeit huge advocates of urban cycling , we have been sensitive to the fact that – mostly because of culture – the practice hasn’t taken off in the Middle East.
Elephant Journal
JANUARY 30, 2014
It has become one of my purposes in life to share the beauty of the land, the cultural richness and to change the view of Israel that media so falsely portrays.
Elephant Journal
OCTOBER 15, 2018
There is a particular badge of pride that is worn in our culture when we are overburdened, overworked, and way too busy. Being well-rested is frowned upon in our society. A rested human being is not to be taken seriously. Elephant Academy Enlightened Society Health & Wellness busy chronically tired Mindful living overburdened overworked prioritize rest rest stressed tired well-rested well-rested person
Nature Conservancy - Science
JULY 17, 2014
With the goal of integrating scientific research with culturally-rooted stewardship practices , Coastwatch sought better outcomes through collaboration. Grizzly bear. Photo: © Chris Darimont. By William Housty, Coastwatch Director, Qqs Projects Society.
Elephant Journal
MAY 29, 2016
The value of cultural sensitivity is particularly important to observe during these times of Presidential candidate followers and racist me. Arts & Culture Family, Youth, Enlightened Education culturally diverse families For Children international people are people Racism teaching children traveling
Elephant Journal
MAY 3, 2017
I thought about being 20 and going through a bad breakup, the day that a girlfriend, seeing my destructive behavior gave me my first tool when she’d said to me: Family Inspiring (Wow) Love Non New-Agey Spirituality friendship independent women losing a parent mom mother culture motherhood parenting raising children self-care spiritual medium trust yourself
Green Prophet
AUGUST 2, 2012
A classic and common piece of Americana holds links to a misunderstood culture. I found a bag of small yarn balls. I’d left it long ago at a friend’s house in New Jersey: my Amman-bound suitcase was fatter than the airline allowed.
Elephant Journal
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Academy Apprentice/Audit Blogs Arts Elephant Academy Enlightened Society Equal Rights Love #metoo 1940s courtship awareness cultural norms dating feminism love mindfulness moral outrage music relationships sex womenLet me repeat: She. Wants. Stay. A man is not making her, a woman is deciding to on her own despite all the reasons society thinks she shouldn’t—and it’s romantic.
Elephant Journal
NOVEMBER 6, 2013
Recent evidence proves it: as a culture, we love to confess. Arts & Culture Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Family, Youth, Enlightened Education WAYLON: Today Only blogs christmas vacation confessions honesty zack galifinakis
Nature Conservancy - Science
OCTOBER 7, 2013
Can a forest carbon offset project protect the resources and culture of indigenous hunter-gatherers in northern Tanzania? The Hadza are a consensus-based culture; in their own groups, they do not have leaders or hierarchy. Will the Hadza survive as a culture?”
Nature Conservancy - Science
JUNE 12, 2013
The cultural hatred of snakes can run deep. Wildlife biologist Doug Blodgett is mum about the locations of rattlesnakes: to protect the snakes from people. Photo: Matt Miller/TNC. By Matt Miller, senior science writer.
Elephant Journal
MAY 5, 2018
Apprentice Thesis Elephant Academy Enlightened Society Right Livelihood art China Colin Powell cultural diplomacy diplomacy hard power hawaii Kauai mindful communication missile strike false alarm north korea ping-pong soft powerWith tensions rising between the United States and North Korea, the missile threat was all too real, all too possible. What alternate reality am I living in, I thought?
Elephant Journal
FEBRUARY 18, 2017
Adventure Enlightened Society Green Travel culture shock high context culture home coming journey low context culture mindful travel travelingHere are some "re-integration tactics" that we’ve all used but sometimes need gentle reminders of how powerful they can be.
Elephant Journal
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Academy Apprentice/Audit Blogs Adventure Editor's Picks Elephant Academy Enlightened Society Bow community gratitude Japanese culture mindful tips present moment respect slowing down veganAfter nearly a year of living in Japan, it's strange to read major headlines from back home in the United States. It seems like every other month we are hit with news of a mass shooting or a hate crime in.
Elephant Journal
JANUARY 2, 2019
Health & Wellness Inspiring (Wow) advice colombia culture family fresh fruit guatemala hugs Latin American latinxs mexico mindfulness slow down tipsI love Mexicans. My mom’s side of the family is Tex-Mex. They are a fun-loving, big-hearted, fierce and fabulous bunch of people.
Elephant Journal
OCTOBER 2, 2016
In the early years of the 21st century, we are witnessing and creating changes on scales and in ways never before seen. And this is the time in our human history when the biggest change we face is whether we will choose a pathway to.
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