Living
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Three years ago, a monster storm flattened a small town in Tornado Alley. Instead of reconstructing what was lost, townsfolk seized the opportunity to build the greenest community in North America.
By Kevin Spurgaitis June 2010
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Brown-bag your lunch, shop second-hand and discover the joys of a simpler lifestyle
By Anne Bokma June 2010
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Three years after being destroyed by a monster tornado, a small town in rural Kansas is setting a global standard for sustainable living.
By Kevin Spurgaitis June 2010
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Times have changed since Alcoholics Anonymous was formed 75 years ago. While surrendering to a higher power remains part of its official creed, AA insists it is not religious.
By Jasmine Budak June 2010
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Recent research is shedding new light on what happiness is and how we might be more successful at finding it
By Lisa Van de Ven May 2010
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More tiny footsteps equal a bigger collective footprint. How many people can our planet sustain?
By Lisa Van de Ven March 2010
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Sooner or later, plentiful oil will be a thing of the past. Transition Towns are starting now to prepare for the future.
By Lisa Van de Ven January 2010
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Born with severe cerebral palsy, Daria Gallinger needs 24-hour care. Now her parents face a cruel choice: keep her at home and accept financial ruin, or give her up so she qualifies for the help she needs.
By Trisha Elliott January 2010
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Think you’re doing your bit for the environment? Here’s the deal: you’re just getting started.
By Lisa Van de Ven November 2009
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There was a time when people relied on their ministers to help them through adversity. Nowadays, they’re calling upon a life coach.
By Jennifer McPhee July 2009
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Faith-based tourism is becoming an industry unto itself. Some of the travel options are downright kooky, while others have the potential to bring a fractious world closer together.
By Lee Simpson May 2009
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Our economy was sick before the recession took hold. The crisis presents a chance to imagine a healthier and more sustainable future.
By Larry Krotz May 2009
