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This month we are focused on reducing stress, fighting holiday weight gain, and having fun. I encourage you to read the article from the Chopra Center for Wellbeing that discusses reducing your stress at family events—good advice to take with you. On the weight gain, contributing author Barbi Walker talks about how too much sugar can decrease your brain function, and how to be mindful of all of the holiday sweets at work—use our tips to manage calories when faced with delicious temptations. For the fun section, I sat down with celebrity chef Brian Malarkey of the newly opened Searsucker in Scottsdale—the first expansion of the wildly popular restaurant concepts based in San Diego. (Others include Burlap, Gingham, Gabardine and Herringbone—names inspired by fabric styles worn at the Kentucky Derby on opening day.) This guy has so much positive energy and awesome vibe that it was hard not to high-five him during the interview. His Executive Chef Steven “Chops” Smith was just as amped to bring his patrons some delicious food and create an environment where you can come-eat-stay-and hang out with friends. It’s a must-do.

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appy holidays to all! Ah, December, I do miss you. I love this time of year, not just because of the holidays and the festive attitudes, but also because of the opportunity to wear layers, to make s’mores and drink hot cocoa, and to go crazy with the holiday lights.

Throughout this month I try and take some time to reflect on all that has happened this year—the good and the challenging. The biggest thing I usually realize is that I’m not the same person I was on January 1—I’m better! And so are you! If you don’t believe me, take a moment to answer these questions…what new skills have you learned, what friends have you made, what wisdom have you gained, what challenges in life have you overcome, what negativity have you let go of to find inner peace, and how have you helped the ones you love grow and develop? It’s just a step toward the realization and recognition of what you’ve gained this year, and a greater appreciation of where you are in life. Yes, you are awesome.

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As we wrap up the year I want to thank my editorial staff.

Your words are filled with such meaning and heart, and you give it your all—thank you! And Mike and Aimee, you are one-of-a-kind, all the grammar love to you; my interns, you are all the best, I’m so proud of you, keep in touch; my public relations & media friends all over the country, thanks for all of the mugs of coffee, support, and awesome experiences; my creative team—thanks for making it all look beautiful; my dearest friend Angela and late-night deadline jam gal Kate; my husband, kids, mom and dad, friends; John and Dorie; and to all out there integrating sustainability into your daily life to benefit our communities!

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“Around the world sustainable peace must be built on sustainable development. That is why I have said that the sustainable development agenda is the agenda for the 21st century.” -Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General

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ENERGY For most people in the U.S., having light to read by, electricity for cooking, and a warm home in winter are things we are able to, obliviously and blessedly, take for granted. Yes, there are environmental, economic, and political impacts to consider with regards to our energy sources but, almost without fail, our hospitals, schools, and workplaces regularly have power, and we are free to live, work, and learn in comfort.

Without electricity, life as we know it would cease to exist. In fact, Hurricane Sandy recently gave many folks in the U.S. a glimpse into what that life would look like, leaving in her wake approximately 8.5 million power outages across 21 states—the highest power outage total ever recorded. For weeks, millions of people had to use candles and fireplaces for heat and light, to run businesses without email or lighting, and to make do without refrigeration or a stove at home. For many people in the developing world, it’s the only life they’ve ever known.

Energy is a key component in a country’s economic development, and without an affordable, reliable energy source, quality of life is greatly diminished. Unfortunately, more than 1.5 billion people in developing countries don’t have access to modern modes of electricity, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Additionally, nearly 3 billion rely on solid fuels for cooking which, WHO reports, accounts for nearly 2 million deaths every year due to indoor air pollution, and contributes to global warming.

parkling strands of white lights, songs about joy and peace, friends and family, and well-behaved kids vying for a slot on the “nice” list ─ the holiday season brings out the best in all of us. There’s a magical, inexplicable energy all around, compelling us to be kinder, less selfish, more compassionate…

The holidays are also a time to reflect, and to count our blessings, because for many people around the world, and right here in our own backyard, a healthy meal and a comfortable place to sleep are the only things on their holiday wish lists. Ongoing humanitarian efforts and technological advancements in renewable energy, sustainable building, and other “green” practices are playing a big part in granting those wishes for many families at home and abroad.

The United Nations Environmental “Sustainable development is not an option! It is the only path that Programme’s (UNEP) Green Economy report states: “A green economy can contribute to allows all of humanity to share a decent life on this one planet.” poverty alleviation. There is an inextricable -Sha Zukang, Secretary-General of the Rio +20 Conference link between poverty alleviation and the wise management of natural resources and “Expanding access to modern energy services for lighting, heating, ecosystems, due to the benefit flows from natural refrigeration, cooking, water pumping, communications, and other capital that are received directly by the poor.” So, services is essential for reducing poverty, improving health and education, while effectively providing the world’s growing increasing incomes, and enhancing rural livelihoods,” according to population with reliable energy, clean water, and research organization Worldwatch Institute. adequate shelter is a monumental challenge riddled The United Nations General Assembly designated 2012 to be the with obstacles, it’s an extraordinarily worthy cause— International Year for Sustainable Energy for All. Today, renewable energy and individuals and organizations around the world sources like hydropower, geothermal, wind and solar are gaining ground, are making a difference. providing accessible and affordable options around the world. In its 2012 From solar power for Rwanda’s healthcare facilities, edition of the World Energy Outlook, The International Energy Agency to rainwater harvesting in Kenya, to affordable LEED(IEA) predicts that “renewables will become the world’s second-largest certified homes right here in Arizona, sustainable source of power generation by 2015,” and rival coal for the top spot by technology is leading to greener economies and 2035. It’s a good start, and many organizations are already doing their part better living standards, which is the best gift of all. to turn this prediction into a reality.

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Feature WatER WHO states that more than 5 million people worldwide die every year due to inadequate drinking water, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) predicts that by 2025, 2.8 billion people around the world will be living in “water-scarce” or “waterstressed” regions of the world. It’s not just the developing world that’s in trouble—drought- and water-related natural disasters repeatedly reveal infrastructure problems that threaten water supplies in hundreds of cities across America.

The earth’s surface is 75% water, but 98% of it contains salt, rendering it undrinkable. It’s a precious resource we, as a rapidly growing human race, have to learn to utilize, conserve, and share, and the bottom line is that we’re still WATER FACTS figuring out an effective way to do it on a global • Nearly 1 billion people lack access to clean drinking water scale.

• 2.6 billion lack access to improved sanitation services When there is a drought in the U.S., people are • 1.4 million children under 5 die every year as a result of lack of access to clean restricted on when they can water their lawns and water and adequate sanitation services refill their pools, and are encouraged to do things United Nations Environmental Programme Green Economy Report like turn the water off while brushing teeth and take shorter showers. In developing countries, use and reuse along with other alternate water supplies such as drought often leads to famine, disease, and war, as countries stormwater, greywater, fog water, cooling tower blow-down, or fight over vital waterways—this cycle often has a life-or-death even air-conditioning condensate will allow groundwater supplies impact on humans, animals, and the environment. Additionally, in much of the developing world, women and children spend the to be preserved for future generations,” Kinkade predicts.

The facts make water the largest and most critical humanitarian majority of their days hauling water rather than going to school cause, and sustainable technology is playing a key role in moving or performing other productive tasks, virtually blocking every toward solutions. From more commonly used methods like bridge out of poverty. rainwater harvesting and storm water management systems In fact, Heather Kinkade, executive director of American to more high-tech solutions like nanotechnology, the scientific Rainwater Catchment Systems Association in Tempe, says that as few as 10 years ago in India, rainwater catchment was considered community is hard at work to find solutions.

By definition, “nanotechnology” is the engineering of functional a women’s liberation right—if a family had a rainwater catchment systems at the molecular scale. It’s a complex science dealing system, the girls got to go to school with the boys, rather than with really small particles possessing extraordinary electronic, hauling water all day. “I am sure this is still the same situation mechanical, and chemical properties capable of creating materials today,” suggests Kinkade, author of Forgotten Rain, rediscovering that could potentially clean polluted water, as well as solving rainwater harvesting. “In some remote areas of the world, challenges related to medicine, energy, and agriculture. There is rainwater catchment systems have allowed communities to grow huge potential, but still a lot of work to be done. where their growth was initially limited by existing low water In a perfect world, our vast oceans could be used to meet supplies.” Kinkade, who also teaches a master’s level course the world’s water needs…and maybe someday they will. at ASU on alternate water supplies for landscape use, says in Unfortunately, reverse osmosis, currently the best process for other areas the systems also improve the health of children by removing the salt from water, is expensive and requires a great providing clean water for school children, and even the U.S. deal of energy. Regardless, says Menachem Elimelech, a professor development codes now include rainwater harvesting system of chemical and environmental engineering at Yale and lead guidelines in code updates. author of a study about desalination technology, “More than 3.4 million people die each year from water, sanitation, we’re going to have to figure out how to make and hygiene-related causes. Nearly all deaths, 99 percent, occur in the desalination process more affordable and energy-efficient once conservation, reuse and the developing world.” -World Health Organization other methods to resolve freshwater shortages around the world have been exhausted. “All of this will require Rainwater catchment is finally being seen as a viable alternate new materials and new chemistry, but we believe this is where we water supply and a freshwater supply, providing water for areas should focus our efforts going forward,” Elimelech said in Yale without a municipal water supply, water for flushing toilets, News. “The problem of water shortage is only going to get worse, and water for irrigation as well as a water supply for other and we need to be ready to meet the challenge with improved, non-potable water needs, she continues. “Rainwater catchment sustainable technology.” can and will play a big role in the global hydrological cycle. Its greenlivingaz.com greenlivingaz.com

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Feature Feature ShELtER From dilapidated apartment buildings, to medical facilities damaged in natural disasters, to LEED-certified low-income homes right here in Arizona, sustainable building techniques are playing an increasingly important role in protecting the environment and the world’s population, in an era when natural resources and a burgeoning population are moving swiftly in opposite directions.

Reusing materials and readapting old buildings, efficient energy, water, and waste management systems, healthy building materials—these are just a handful of approaches on the list of sustainable building “best practices,” and the building sector is unquestionably getting on board. The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) states that LEED is certifying 2 million square feet of commercial building space each day in more than 130 countries, and that the numbers are rising every year. The number of LEED certified homes and non-commercial spaces have also been steadily increasing.

But “green building” doesn’t necessarily always come with an official certification, and the environment isn’t the only beneficiary when it comes to building sustainably. Whether it’s a corporate high-rise with hundreds of employees, a hospital in a third-world country, or a 3-bedroom home in central Phoenix, green buildings are also about people. Whether it’s building affordable housing designed to keep utility bills low, or rebuilding homes, hospitals and orphanages destroyed in natural disasters, sustainable building is ultimately about goodwill toward all.

Habitat for Humanity (HFH) defines sustainable building as “designing and constructing houses that are efficient and durable, that use less resources, are healthy to live in and are affordable.”

HFH builds all of its homes to Energy Star standards—which includes energy-efficient insulation, high-performance windows, tight building envelope and HVAC ducts, energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment, energy-efficient appliances, and thirdparty verification—because it makes homes 20%-30% more energy-efficient than those built to standard residential code.

Todd Rogers, chief strategy officer with Habitat for Humanity

Central Arizona (HFHCA) says the organization’s sustainable building strategies vary by location and depend on the local resources available in that part of the world, and the needs of the families involved.

Every person deserves to breathe clean air inside and out, and every child should go to sleep in a safe, warm bed. With the help of humanitarian efforts, new technology, and sustainable building practices that facilitate decent and affordable housing, and safer, healthier buildings, more and more people will have that opportunity this holiday season.

“Every story about green building is a story about people.”United States Green Building Council, Project Haiti website We still have a long way to go. This year, for many people around the world, the holidays will come and go without tags, packages, boxes or bags…and, sadly, without food, water and adequate shelter. But with continued advancements in renewable technologies, and a shift in our thinking, next year can be better.

With all of the good it’s already doing, sustainable technology is just getting started. From the great potential of nanotechnology to squeezing oil from algae to converting manure to clean energy, the art of science—is bringing us closer every day toward a future where everyone has access to energy, water, and food… gifts that will make even the grinchiest heart grow three sizes.

This holiday season, resolve to carry all of that magical energy into the new year—donate, volunteer, promote sustainable initiatives in your community. Do everything you can to bring more peace—on earth and for earth—and goodwill toward all.

Aimee Welch is a freelance writer, marketing consultant, and former advertising executive. She writes advertising copy, magazine and web articles for her company, 17,000 Feet; and for herself, she runs, snowboards, travels and hangs with her husband, two kids and four dogs. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from The Ohio State University.

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She is particularly interested in women’s healthcare, as well as in asthma and allergy management.

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Prevention comes from the Latin “pre” meaning before and “venire” meaning to come. Prevention happens long before early diagnosis. Getting back to mammography…

What good is doing a test if (a) it can cause the very disease that it purports to diagnose and (b) it is painful and inaccurate? That pretty well describes mammography.

How about thermography?

Thermography was debunked for many years by the medical profession (at least by the allopathic part of the profession) because theythoughtthat it gave too many false positive results.

What was not made clear until years later was that those so-called false positives were actually real positives, just very early diagnosis of inflammation which later became breast cancer. We know that cancer is a disease of inflammation.

What if we could treat the inflammation before it becomes cancer? What if could treat fibrocystic breast disease before it ever meets mammography?

What if we could prevent most of the unnecessary repeat mammograms and biopsies?

Thermography measures the heat which is emitted by the body. Breast cancer, when it is active, shows up as an asymmetric spot of heat in one breast.

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Live in Balance & Joy this Holiday Season

BY THE CHOPRA CENTER FOR WELLBEING

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UNDERSTAND YOUR UNIQUE STRESS RESPONSE

uring the holidays, many of us experience a perplexing array of emotions. We may feel simultaneous joy and anxiety about spending extended time with loved ones. Our hearts may be filled with love as well as mingled feelings of sorrow, loss, or longing.

Sacred traditions and holiday rituals can inspire us—or leave us feeling like there’s too much to do.

If you find yourself feeling out of sorts, the following suggestions can help you restore your balance, soothe your stress, and expand your experience of joy.

The healing system known as Ayurveda teaches that the way we react to stress is greatly determined by our individual mind-body constitution, known as our dosha. Here are the stress patterns of the three main doshas: VATA: Those who are predominantly Vata types have the greatest tendency to become anxious and worried when they are out of balance. Normally creative and enthusiastic, Vatas tend to blame themselves when problems arise and can become extremely nervous and scattered when their stress levels are too high.

PITTA: Pitta types are usually warm and loving, but if they’re out of balance, they typically react to stress by finding fault with other people and becoming angry.

KAPHA: The most even-tempered dosha is Kapha. Kapha types are usually calm and gentle, but when faced with overwhelming conflict or stress, they may withdraw and refuse to deal with the situation.

TUNE IN TO YOUR INNER WISDOM Since ancient times, winter has been a time for deep rest and going within. Even as the outer world encourages the hustle and bustle, try not to let the demands of travel, family visits, and parties throw you off balance— stay centered and calm by maintaining time in your daily schedule to practice meditation, yoga, or other mindfulness tools.

Take the Chopra Center’s Dosha Quiz at www.chopra.com/doshaquiz to identify your mind-body type and learn more healing techniques that reduce stress and restore balance.

CREATE NEW FAMILY DYNAMICS When we gather with our parents, siblings, and other close relatives, there is a natural tendency to regress to our old behaviors. Here are few suggestions that will help you stay in your most evolutionary, adult self: • Remember that regression is natural—unfortunately, there is usually one family member who tends to create a stressed environment. Most likely, this person is insecure and may feel more comfortable reverting everyone back to old patterns. Make a conscious choice to not give in to these behaviors.

• Practice seeing your family with “fresh eyes.” Try to imagine you’re meeting this person for the first time, without the accumulation of stories and opinions you’ve been carrying. What do you notice about your own reaction and behavior when you’re not assuming you already know who this individual is? Are you more compassionate? More honest?

BE PRESENT AND BREATHE As you celebrate the holiday season with your loved ones, you may find it helpful to set the intention to be present.

Sometimes your mind will take you out of the moment, so be gentle with yourself and stay with the intention to spend as much time as you can in the present. Use your breath to enter the peace of present moment awareness.

Remember to pay attention to each inhalation and exhalation.

EXERCISE Whether you take a brisk walk, work out at the gym, go running, skiing, or salsa dancing, regular exercise is one of the most powerful ways to release stress and elevate your mood.

CONNECT WITH NATURE Spending time in nature is deeply restorative. Even if you can only go outside for a few minutes, take time each day to nourish each of your senses with nature’s beauty and healing power.

EAT WARM, SOOTHING FOODS As the weather becomes cold and dry, it’s important to eat warm, nourishing meals and drink more hot beverages during the day. Try delicious soups, cooked whole grains, and nourishing stews and casseroles.

OPEN TO GRATITUDE Each day this holiday season, take a few moments to consider all of the blessings in your life—breathe and be grateful for the air that is filling your lungs and making your life possible. Feel your body and acknowledge what a miracle it is just to be alive right now. Feel the love, compassion, and understanding that gratitude brings into your heart.

Notice how gratitude brings your attention into the present time, which is the moment in which miracles can unfold. The deeper your appreciation, the more you see with the eyes of the soul and the more your life flows in harmony and balance.

About the Chopra Center for Wellbeing Founded by Deepak Chopra, M.D. and David Simon, M.D., the Chopra Center for Wellbeing is a world-renowned wellness center in Carlsbad, California. The Chopra Center offers a variety of signature programs, events, and teacher training certification, including the Seduction of Spirit meditation and yoga retreat, Journey into Healing (offering continuing education credits for healthcare practitioners), and the Perfect Health program. To learn about special offers and upcoming events, please visit www.chopra.com or call 888.736.6895.

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MAINTAINING A HEALTHY GUT & IMMUNE SYSTEM

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he holidays are a wonderful time of celebration, however, it can also be an incredibly stressful time that can make us more susceptible to infections and illness.

Our gastrointestinal (GI) tract is where 80 percent of our immune function resides, so the foods and beverages that we consume play a significant role in moving us toward a place of health or a place of illness. An unhealthy, stressed gut will always result in illness, and has also been tied to weight problems and obesity. Good gut flora plays a dramatic role in your energy level, metabolic function, immune system, and cardiovascular health.

not overcook your food, as this will destroy the enzymes present, and do not cook with non-stick coated cookware, as it leaches toxins into your food.

So many of us today have food sensitivities, allergies, acid reflux, leaky gut syndrome, and other chronic conditions relating to poor digestive health. It is estimated that 40 percent of the U.S. population is dairy- or lactose-intolerant, and 30 percent should eat a gluten-free diet. Processed meats, refined carbohydrates, hydrogenated and trans fats, artificial sweeteners, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), monosodium glutamate (MSG), chlorinated water, excessive alcohol consumption, gluten and dairy products, are just some of the things resulting in symptoms such as indigestion, heartburn, nausea, bloating, excessive gas, constipation, and/ or diarrhea.

For more information about my FIGHT For Your Health Program, and any of the supplements I personally use and recommend, please visit Gordon Research Institute on the web at gordonresearch.com.

To help combat poor digestion, you need to support your gut with a daily probiotic supplement. Probiotics are live micro-organisms that help keep your gut balanced and healthy. The most common probiotic microbes are lactobacillus and bifidobacteria. I have investigated several supplements, and have found one of the very best to be Kyo-Dophilus 9, which contains three lactobacilli strains and six bifidobacteria strains. This is the probiotic that I use personally on a daily basis, and I support those live microbes using my Beyond Fiber supplement, containing Inuflora (organic artichoke), essential B vitamins, Beta-sitosterol, and calcium EDTA for detoxification.

SOURCES Adams, Mike. “Russia bans all GM corn imports; EU may also ban Monsanto GMO in wake of shocking cancer findings”. Natural Health News website. September 26, 2012. http://www.naturalnews.com/037328_ Russia_GMO_Monsanto.html Barrett, Mike. “Acid Reflux Caused by Too Little Stomach Acid”. Natural Society website. September 26, 2011. http://naturalsociety.com/fda-says-stomach-acid-drugs-can-lead-to-magnesium-deficiency

Unfortunately, when these symptoms arise, they are typically treated with an antacid (Pepto-Bismol, Tums), prescription H2 blockers (Tagamet, Zantac), and/or proton-pump inhibitor (Nexium, Prilosec), which work to reduce stomach acid. However, when the stomach acid is neutralized, the ability to kill harmful pathogens in the stomach also decreases. Acid reflux is actually more often caused by having too little acid in your stomach, not too much. For proper digestion, we need pepsin to break down food into the vital nutrients our body needs. Pepsin requires hydrochloric acid (HCl) to work. If there is not enough acid present, it becomes increasingly difficult for your stomach to fully process your food, and it may initially respond by releasing more gastric acid. More antacids are taken, which perpetuates the cycle, eventually causing serious GI damage, along with chronic mineral deficiencies.

Eating fresh organic fruits and vegetables that contain the enzymes needed for proper digestion is fundamental in maintaining digestive health. There are digestive enzyme supplements available, containing things like bromelain and papain, which work very well in optimizing digestion. Other beneficial foods I recommend incorporating into your diet are a variety of organic nuts and seeds, and other healthful fat sources such as coconut and olive oil.

Choose meats from animals that are humanely raised, grass-fed, and hormone-free, and wild-caught fish and seafood — farm-raised fish contain negligible amounts of essential omega-3 DHA/EPA. Also, do

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ocially responsible investing is process of investing in companies that are determined to meet a set of criteria that help determine whether or not the investment qualifies as an investment option. Initially these screens were fairly simple and focused negating companies that produced or were invested in alcohol, tobacco and firearms, pornography, and gambling. More recently these criteria have also focused on issues of human rights, corporate governance, social justice, environmental concerns, and employment equality to name a few. Essentially, the early screening has given way to a set of criteria or principles that seek determine whether or not the investment itself is sustainable. That is, does it provide a benefit now while not taking from the needs of future generations?1 These broader criteria are often referred to as ESG principles and broadly focus on environmental issues, social/ sustainability issues and corporate governance issues. In the environmental area, ESG criteria focuses on resource management, climate change and environmental corporate disclosure. Biodiversity has also become part of this discussion.

These environmental criteria has become even more important as developing countries have competed with industrialized countries for natural resources. The social aspects of ESG criteria and filtering would focus on a company’s work place diversity, labor management relationships. It would also focus on absenteeism and the corporation’s impact on the local community. Corporate governance traditionally focuses on executive compensation, management shareholder relations, and shareholder rights.2 Investing in sustainable companies has to do with finding companies that create policies, and practices that, through ESG filtering, can be determined to be sustainable in the company’s ESG practices. Does the company provide products and services that create a benefit now and in the future for its employees and the communities it works in? This is the broadest question the ESG filtering process tries to answer. To see an example of an Arizona company that is working with these environmental,

social, corporate governance issues you can go to http:// securearizonasfuture.com.

In addition to the development of ESG filters the sustainable investment options (SRI) has continued to grow for the public. Between 2005 and 2010 the number of ESG screened portfolios has grown by 34%. Also, in 2011 that amount of money invested in SRI funds was roughly 3 trillion dollars. In 2010 the number of SRI mutual funds had increased to approximately 250. This is a 45% increase from 2007.

There are 26 ETF’s that incorporate ESG criteria.3 In 2005 the Principles of Responsible Investing were developed by the United Nations and twenty of largest institutional investors in the world. These principles were developed to encourage the investment community to utilize ESG criteria as a screen in the investment selection process.

1. We will incorporate ESG issues into investment analysis and decision-making processes.

2. We will be active owners and incorporate ESG issues into our ownership policies and practices.

3. We will seek appropriate disclosure on ESG issues by the entities in which we invest.

4. We will promote acceptance and implementation of the Principles within the investment industry.

5. We will work together to enhance our effectiveness in implementing the Principles.

6. We will each report on our activities and progress towards implementing the Principles.4 In addition to the Principles the U.N. and the worlds participating investment companies developed PRI Initiative.

This was developed to help move the principles from theory to practice. This initiative allows the participants an opportunity to work together as they explore ways to apply ESG filters to their investment decisions. Interestingly there was a wave of signatories to the principles as a result of the 2008 financial crisis.

As the financial and economic environments changes change and develop SRI will continue to evolve and grow and may be an opportunity to invest in a way that has an impact on our communities.

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he holidays are here, and so are the homemade cookies, pies, candies and big meals that come with it! Delicious, right?

However, with so many tasty temptations at every turn, managing your calories during the holiday season is as important as it is challenging.

So how do you control your calories? Most importantly, start with a plan, and consciously consider what you are going to eat during the festivities—but there are other methods to the madness.

DITCH THE “ALL OR NOTHING” MENTALITY Although the average weight gain during the holidays is about 1 to 2 pounds, according to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), the fact that the weight stays on and accumulates each year is what is problematic. It takes only 250 extra calories a day to add up to a half pound weight gain by the end of the week. This holiday, instead of thinking about losing the weight after the holidays, think about maintaining your current weight.

The “all or nothing” mentality (thinking you can eat it all now and worry about it later), is a recipe for disaster. This way of thinking is the first place people often go wrong during the holidays, says Michele Dudash, a registered dietician and health columnist for The Arizona Republic, a chef and the president of the Arizona Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

“The holidays are not the time to get into the mindset of saving up your calories for the big night or big meal by skipping your regular meals,” says Dudash.

Stick to your regularly scheduled meals and include plenty of lean protein and whole grains, especially at breakfast, Dudash says. Eating fresh veggies at lunch and for non-holiday meals is another way to keep your calories down and your hunger at bay, she adds.

No one wants to feel deprived, especially during the holidays, so pick your favorites. Think about the foods that you absolutely love during the holidays and eat a small amount of these. “Food is to be enjoyed,” says Dudash. “Don’t be afraid of certain foods. The more plant-based foods you have in your daily diet, the less you will eat of the ‘bad’ foods.”

PLAY MIND GAMES It’s sometimes hard to resist all the delicious temptations around, but by using some simple mind tricks it might keep extra holiday pounds off.

• START WITH SMALL PLATES Experts agree that using small plates is the best defense against taking too much food. Also, give yourself a few minutes for your brain to catch up before you go back for seconds, adds Dudash.

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you feel fuller, which means you will probably eat less once you get there.

• BRING A HEALTHY DISH One sure way to have something healthy and delicious at the party is to make it yourself—bring something to share in a pretty serving dish for the host or hostess to keep as a gift, says Beth Aldrich, a healthy lifestyle and nutrition expert and author of Real Moms Love to Eat. For a healthier holiday, Dudash advises, “Pick a few of your ‘cannot miss’ holiday favorites and mix in a couple of new, modern lighter recipes.” Her new book “Clean Eating for Busy Families” includes a chopped salad that was the hit of her Christmas dinner last year and is now one of her new holiday favorites.

HIDE YOUR WEAKNESS Your favorite “guilty pleasure” might be a frequent temptation for you over the holidays, showing up at work, in the store, and even at home—but it’s best to keep those irresistible goodies out of sight whenever possible. Moving alluring foods to a lesser used location reduces the possibility of nibbling on them throughout the day.

If your office has tempting goodies, make a deal with your coworkers to keep these holiday treats to one area, not all over the office. On your end, keep healthy snacks like nuts, fresh fruit and veggies at your desk to avoid overindulging on holiday treats.

BE FESTIVE BUT IMBIBE IN MODERATION The holidays are meant to share good times with friends and family, and cocktails are often part of the holiday celebration—but those liquid calories can add up quickly. “Cocktails will be flowing, so make sure to watch out for the sugary ones,” says Dudash.

Choosing lighter drinks like wine or light beer saves on calories, and alternating water between drinks is also helpful.

BE SOCIAL—TALK MORE, EAT LESS The holidays are a time to be more social, and a time to enjoy the company of family and friends, some of whom you rarely get a chance to see. The more you talk, the less you will eat, so take time to enjoy the people around you, focus on the conversation and talk away from the buffet table.

“Focus on what you can have, not on what you can’t have,” says Dudash.

Food will always be part of the holidays, but with a little discipline, you won’t have to make losing weight one of your new resolutions, and you can enjoy the holiday sweet treats and temptations with ease.

Barbi Walker is a freelance writer and an award-winning journalist. Barbi lives in Phoenix with her husband and young son.

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Chef Gabe says the number one rule to decorating green is to never buy something you can only use once – and finding items that you are able to reuse multiple times with versatile looks is key in decorating – that way when you are setting up a table for a new look, you won’t have to go out and buy new items each time, you can reuse. If you buy something that only has one use, then it can limit your decorating process.

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Accents are vital in decorating; good accents bring good feelings while you are sitting down to a meal. Some great accents include mix-matching silverware for a rustic look, adding seasonal fruits, nuts or vegetables around the table to bring color to the table, and candles are a must in creating an elegant mood setting.

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For a rustic look, contrast fine and elegant items. It also important to keep numbers in mind while decorating – meaning, try and keep your theme to three colors max – otherwise your table might look too busy. And when decorating the actual table, three to four outside elements is enough to balance the table; any more could make your table crowded.

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The final rule in decorating a table is that you can always make it yourself! Napkins can be made from pillow cases, glasses can be made from old wine bottles, even a wood stand can be made from tree trunks around your house. Understanding the vibe of your table is essential to succesful decorating. Make it a project, have fun, stay green and happy holidays! BUONE FESTE!

Gabe Bertaccini is the Founder and Executive Chef of iL TOCCO FOOD & CULINARY MISCHiEF a private dining experience company. www.iltoccofood.com.

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WINTER GARDENING in the LOW DESERT

BY HALEY PAUL

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or those in the low desert of Arizona, the arrival of the cool weather is a welcome respite from the searing days of summer. From Phoenix to Tucson, winter gardening is a great way to get outside during the best time of the year.

However, the cold weather can come fast—seemingly overnight with the first frost. Although the fall (August through October) and the spring (late February through June) are ideal for gardening, keeping up the gardening momentum during the winter months (November through February) offers certain challenges and opportunities.

In the challenges column, there are those pesky frosts to consider, and the weather can be unpredictable. According to the University of Arizona’s Climate Assessment for the Southwest (CLIMAS), forecasters originally projected “at least a moderate El Niño event this winter,” which would likely bring wetter conditions, generally colder temperatures, and more frequent, harsher frosts. However, current climate models suggest a weak El Niño event, at best.

With the uncertainty at hand, it is best to be prepared and plant varieties suited to the Arizona desert’s winter climate, while being mindful of planting dates, and the days or months until harvest.

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USE A PLANTING CALENDAR Arizonans are fortunate because it is possible to grow a garden indoors and outdoors during the winter months by following the Southwest planting calendar.

Using the planting calendar not only helps determine what to plant and when, but also how long it will take for that plant variety to mature and become harvestable. “Time to harvest” is an important factor to consider because planting a vegetable

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variety too late or too early in the season can impact the bounty of the crop. For instance, some plants will react dramatically if temperatures suddenly increase. Take lettuce, for example: it bolts, sends reproductive flower stalks up and out of the plant, and then turns bitter to taste. Once lettuce does this, it is no longer viable for harvest. Finding the right time to plant is sometimes a moving target, and perfected only by gardening experience and luck (depending on the weather). Using the planting calendar can help guide decision-making regarding when and what to plant in the garden, and (hopefully) reduce the amount of lettuce lost to its desire to reproduce.

When it’s too cold outside, growing indoors, in a warm, controlled environment, can keep plants productive. If indoor space is a concern, a good solution is hydroponic gardening.*

TAKE COVER! PROTECT PLANTS FROM FROSTS AND CREATE ARTIFICIAL WARMTH Planting the right variety of crop is not the only factor for creating a successful winter garden. Generating warmth is another key concern, as cold temperatures can slow plant growth. With the plentiful winter sunlight, however, warmer garden temperatures can be achieved with a little human intervention.

• USE FABRIC: Garden cloth and fabrics are available to drape over plants in the garden. Remember to listen to the weather reports and cover your garden accordingly.

• WARM THE SOIL: Artificial and natural mulches can help keep the soil warm (and suppress weeds). Place reusable black plastic or wood chips in between winter vegetables to hold in soil moisture and warmth.

• POSITION GARDEN FOR SUCCESS: If possible, locate winter gardening activities on the south-facing portion of the yard and take advantage of the light and warmth created by the sun’s movement across the winter sky.

• CREATE SHELTER: Tunnels are a great way to keep plants protected and warm in the winter. Create the tunnel with construction mesh covered with clear plastic or cloth.

• ADD GARDEN TRENCHES: Create row depressions by scraping about five inches below the surface of the soil and planting in the trenches, which can protect vegetables from wind and other winter elements. Add some clear plastic on top, hold it down with bricks, and create an in-the-ground greenhouse effect. *Read more about hydroponics in our article Hydroponics 101 at greenlivingaz.com Got a gardening question? Contact the Maricopa County Master Gardener hotline at (602) 827-8200 x301.

Haley Paul is an Assistant in Extension in Urban Agriculture at the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension (UACE) in Maricopa County, a unit within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Find your local Cooperative Extension office at http://extension.arizona.edu. hepaul@cals.arizona.edu, @haleyepaul

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BY DR. MICHAEL J. ROBB, DC, BA, AAS

Drinking water during the summer months to stay hydrated is a given—however, it is equally important to consume the same eight 8-ounce glasses of water in the winter months. Every breath that we exhale further depletes our body’s water content. The steam you see when exhaling outside when it’s cold is fluid leaving your body.

Winter air is drier and therefore causes a depletion of our bodies’ fluid levels. Though it may seem like a summertime phenomenon, dehydration can strike during any season and is, in fact, accelerated during cold weather and at higher altitudes because the air is drier under these conditions. When we breathe, our bodies humidify the dry outside air and heat it up to our body’s temperature – which is why our wintery exhalations look like fog when it’s cold out. If we are spending time outdoors during the cold months, we can lose between one to two liters of water a day through evaporation from the lungs – making it even more important to drink water.

YOUR BODY HAS THREE MECHANISMS FOR COOLING: CONDUCTION The body loses a small amount of heat when the skin contacts a surface with a lower temperature (e.g., when lying on the cool grass).

RADIATION The body loses heat due to infrared rays, similar to the sun heating the earth (heat transfer without touching). The skin’s temperature must be higher than the environment for this method to work.

CONVECTION AND/OR EVAPORATION The body loses heat when in contact with water or air molecules. When the environmental temperature rises, the primary mechanism for cooling the body is through sweating and evaporation.

Physical activities in cold weather coupled with wearing heavier clothes can cause us to sweat. The lack of desire to quench our thirst with cold water is more pronounced during colder weather.

When our bodies are cold, we usually seek warm beverages such as tea, coffee or spirits to do the job. Unfortunately, this becomes another avenue for fluid loss as these beverages naturally dehydrate the body.

General signs of dehydration can include headaches, vision problems, poor physical performance, lack of energy, and shortterm memory loss. During the winter months, symptoms of dehydration include dark-colored urine, dry skin and nails, chapped lips, and bleeding through the nose – it only takes a 2%-5% fluid drop to see the signs. An electrolyte imbalance can also prevent our bodies from retaining the fluids that we drink.

The cure? There are a lot of things you can do to stay hydrated during the winter months. One of the increasingly popular drinks is coconut water, which has fifteen times more potassium than Gatorade, and without the high fructose corn syrup. You can also

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try adding fresh squeezed lemon juice to your water, adding flavor.

Adding a small amount of natural sea salt to your food is another way to help the body retain fluids, and warm soups can be great for hydrating the body during cold weather. Also, incorporating garlic into your diet will raise your thirst mechanism, increasing your desire to drink water.

So whether you are hiking, skiing, or warming up in a hot tub, remember to be aware of your fluid intake. I advise my patients on the three H’s...stay Happy, Healthy and Hydrated, and longevity will be on your side!

Dr. Michael J. Robb, DC, BA, AAS, is a chiropractic physician with more than 10 years of experience practicing in the metro-Phoenix area. Dr. Robb applies his experience in engineering with bio-mechanics to help improve both the body and mind. For more information about Dr. Robb and his two Valley practices—FIX24 and ChiroCare Wellness— visit thefix24.com.

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WATER FACTS

• The human body is a water machine‚ designed primarily to run on water and minerals.

• Water can help regulate our body temperature through perspiration, which dissipates excess heat and cools our bodies.

• We even need water to breathe! As we inhale oxygen and exhale CO2, our lungs must be moistened by water.

• Adults lose nearly 6 pints (12 cups) of water every day. We lose 1/2 cup to 1 cup a day from the soles of our feet. Another 2 to 4 cups is lost from breathing.

Perspiration accounts for another 2 cups. Another 3 pints (6 cups) are lost in urine.

• Water lubricates our joints. The cartilage tissues found at the ends of long bones and between the vertebrae of the spine hold a lot of water, which serves as a lubricant during the movement of the joint.

• Brain tissue is 85 percent water. With dehydration, the level of energy generation in the brain is decreased.

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Sustainable DESIGN

BY TRACY HOUSE

Sustainable design and architecture has thrived in Arizona during 2012 and will continue into 2013. This month we highlight some of the wonderful projects around the state that stood out as unique and viable additions to our community, receiving an Environmental and Design Award from Valley Forward.

TEMPE TOWN LAKE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE | TEMPE The Tempe Town Lake Pedestrian Bridge earned the Crescordia in Buildings and Structures: Industrial and Public Works Award from Valley Forward. The Bridge accommodates over 2.5 million visitors annually, enjoying the regional paths provided for pedestrians and bicyclists and sponsored year-round events. Constructed with the objectives to reduce traffic, improve air quality, connect people to culture, conserve water, and create shade, the Bridge is an example of the cultural and functional impact of sustainability on the natural environment. The Bridge symbolizes a commitment to sustainability and continued community enjoyment.

Submitted by City of Tempe, T.Y. Lin and Otak

GEORGE “DOC� CAVALLIERE PARK | SCOTTSDALE Cavalliere Park captured both the Scottsdale Environmental Design Award (SEDA) and the Crescordia award from the Valley Forward Association. The park received top honor for its sustainability efforts in construction. Architects incorporated the desert environment into the design that includes public areas for picnics, shaded playground and ramadas, and two lighted basketball courts. In addition to the one-mile loop hiking trail, park visitors can enjoy a wildflower viewing area. Open spaces were preserved and there was minimal site disturbance, providing an opportunity to enjoy the community park. Image: Low-level high efficiency site lighting was used throughout the park to provide security while greatly reducing overall energy demands.

Owner: City of Scottsdale | Landscape Architect: JJR/Floor | Contractor: Markham Contracting Co., Inc. | Nomination submitted by Chris Brown, ASLA

WINDSOR AND CHURN | PHOENIX Awarded the Crescordia in Buildings and Structures for Historic Preservation by Valley Forward, Windsor and Churn reflects this adaptive reuse project with the transformation of a 1940s structure into a neighborhood restaurant and ice cream parlor. Using as much of the original brick structure as possible and vintage fixtures and furniture, Windsor and Churn transformed the 70-yearold building into a community hub. Located within two historic neighborhoods, Windsor and Churn creatively connects the rustic touches of the restaurant with the English influence of the ice cream parlor by way of an interior hallway artistically decorated with old cassette tapes. Dining on the patio affords customers the choice of enjoying the outdoor space. Submitted by Shepley Bulfinch

MARICOPA COUNTY MASTER WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM | MARICOPA COUNTY Valley Forward presented its President’s Award (Best of Show) Crescordia in Environmental Stewardship Award to the Maricopa County Master Watershed Stewards Program for its outstanding work in mentoring future stewards of the environment through education and action. Providing hands-on experiences in environmental stewardship, the program introduces volunteers to the local riparian ecosystem and focuses on Arizona’s most precious natural resource—water. By combining classroom education and field training in the 10-week course, the program ensures that volunteers are trained to protect, restore, monitor, and conserve local water and watersheds.

Submitted by University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in Maricopa County

About the Valley Forward Crescordia Award Arizona’s oldest sustainability awards competition recognizes sustainability initiatives of public and private projects. The Crescordia award is the top honor awarded by Valley Forward for “achieving a balance between the built and natural environment in the region’s physical, technical, social and aesthetic development.”

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Their Their conversation conversation highlights highlights thethe challenges challenges Arizona Arizona must must face face in in realizing realizing a sustainable a sustainable future. future.

The The experts experts included included Mayor Mayor Mark Mark Mitchell, Mitchell, Mayor Mayor of of Tempe; Tempe; JoeJoe Abraham, Abraham, Director Director of of thethe Office Office of of Sustainability Sustainability at at University University of of Arizona; Arizona; Colin Colin Tetreault, Tetreault, Senior Senior Sustainability Sustainability Policy Policy Advisor Advisor forfor thethe Phoenix Phoenix Mayor; Mayor; Anthony Anthony Floyd, Floyd, Senior Senior Consultant Consultant of of Scottsdale Scottsdale Green Green Building Building Program; Program; andand Jose Jose Esparza, Esparza, Director Director of of Energy Energy Solutions Solutions at Southwest at Southwest Gas. Gas.

WHAT THE FUTURE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION? IS IS THE FUTURE OFOF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION? WHAT WHAT DODO YOU YOU FORESEE FORESEE ASAS THE THE FUTURE FUTURE OFOF CLEAN CLEAN ENERGY? ENERGY? WHAT MAYOR MAYOR MITCHELL: MITCHELL: In In addition addition to to a number a number of of solar solar installations installations already already present present in in Tempe, Tempe, thethe City City completed completed a grease-to-energy a grease-to-energy feasibility feasibility study study using using $140,000 $140,000 Energy Energy Efficiency Efficiency && Conservation Conservation Block Block Grant Grant funds, funds, and and we’re we’re implementing implementing a pilot a pilot program program to to collect collect fats, fats, oilsoils andand grease grease from from downtown downtown Tempe Tempe restaurants. restaurants.

JOE JOE ABRAHAM: ABRAHAM: I generally I generally expect expect it to it to continue continue being being an an important important component component of of regional, regional, national, national, andand global global energy energy strategies. strategies.

I also I also look look forward forward to to energy energy efficiency efficiency becoming becoming more more important important in in thethe policy policy arena. arena.

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MAYOR MITCHELL: I believe I believe thethe future future of of environmental environmental MAYOR MITCHELL: education education is extremely is extremely promising, promising, andand Tempe Tempe is at is the at the forefront forefront with with Arizona Arizona State State University’ University’ s Global s Global Institute Institute forfor Sustainability.

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ForFor younger younger learners, learners, environmental environmental education education programs, programs, likelike Tempe Tempe Union Union High High School School District’ District’ s crosss crosscurricular curricular sustainability sustainability program, program, give give students students a greater a greater understanding understanding of of energy energy andand environmental environmental issues issues andand how how wewe cancan manage manage human human behavior behavior in in order order to to livelive sustainably. sustainably.

JOE JOE ABRAHAM: ABRAHAM: MyMy perspective perspective is that is that environmental environmental education education needs needs to to be be very very interdisciplinary interdisciplinary andand diverse diverse to to support support critical critical thinking, thinking, butbut also also relevant relevant andand rigorous rigorous to to facilitate facilitate expertise. expertise.

is one is one where where people people andand organizations organizations have have access access to to abundant, abundant, easily easily accessible, accessible, andand cleaner cleaner forms forms of of energy. energy.

A clean A clean energy energy future future embraces embraces four four major major concepts: concepts: one, one, more more energy energy from from cleaner cleaner options; options; two, two, more more investment investment in in technology technology forfor efficiency; efficiency; three, three, more more investment investment onon environmental environmental protection protection with with regard regard to to energy; energy; andand four, four, advanced advanced infrastructure infrastructure from from a hard a hard (transmission, (transmission, et et cetera) cetera) andand softsoft (education (education andand policy) policy) perspective. perspective.

COLIN COLIN TETREAULT: TETREAULT: The The future future of of environmental environmental education education embraces embraces nature nature as as a great a great learning learning resource. resource.

WeWe cancan notnot only only learn learn about about classic classic natural natural systems systems andand science, science, butbut take take inspiration inspiration from from nature nature to to advance advance design, design, creativity, creativity, andand entrepreneurs. entrepreneurs.

ANTHONY ANTHONY FLOYD: FLOYD: With With thethe adoption adoption of of thethe 2012 2012 International International

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Energy Energy Conservation Conservation Code Code (IECC), (IECC), I see I see a local a local andand statewide statewide uniform uniform effort effort forfor thethe first first time time in in Arizona Arizona history history forfor highhighperformance performance energy-efficient energy-efficient buildings. buildings.

school school andand work work to to commerce. commerce.

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wasn’t wasn’t seen seen as as a priority a priority in in thethe standard standard curriculum, curriculum, it’sit’now s now a a necessity necessity forfor ourour economy, economy, security, security, andand environmental environmental futures. futures.

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JOSE JOSE ESPARZA: ESPARZA: Without Without a doubt, a doubt, natural natural gasgas is playing is playing andand willwill

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CommunityLeaders Leaders Community HOW DO COMMUNITY GARDENS IMPACT THE LOCAL AREA?

WHAT DO YOU DO TO LIVE A GREENER LIFESTYLE?

MAYOR MITCHELL: Community gardens, along with

sustainable choices for how we live, whether it’s carpooling to a meeting instead of driving alone, planning family activities to minimize our vehicle trips, making sure all of our recyclables go in the blue bin, choosing one product over another based on its environmental impact, or choosing to go without something we really don’t need.

MAYOR MITCHELL: Every day, my family and I try to make

composting, can have positive economic, environmental and social impacts by reducing the amount of waste we send to the landfill, saving space and money as well as increasing property values and improving our quality of life.

JOE ABRAHAM: I see community gardens as immensely positive places. Gardens have proliferated across Tucson in neighborhoods and schools over the past several years, and provide a simple means for anyone to directly connect with a natural system we rely on every day to survive but unfortunately have been detached from.

COLIN TETREAULT: Community gardens not only provide healthy, fresh food to those who need it by addressing food deserts, but they also have the added benefit of providing for increased opportunities like micro-enterprise, community cohesion, and neighborhood beautification.

JOSE ESPARZA: I don’t have much of a green thumb unfortunately (I’m working on it!), but I think they have a huge local impact. They help promote healthy communities, strengthen community bonds, provide food, and create recreational and therapeutic opportunities for people of all ages. They also promote environmental awareness and provide community education.

JOE ABRAHAM: Lately I’ve been working on consuming less and keeping my home life simple. My 8-year-old daughter is interested in being a vegetarian, so I’ve been helping her learn more about that and other options. Also, I’ve always found riding bikes to be a win-win and a great way to connect with others, and it’s never too early to start—I’m helping my 3-year-old son become a good push-cyclist.

COLIN TETREAULT: On a more practical level, I like to ride my bike to the grocery store, garden in my backyard (my wife and I are looking forward to our lettuce, kale, and arugula crop), and enjoy a predominantly vegetarian lifestyle. But, I also try to share education on sustainability by acting as a faculty member at ASU’s School of Sustainability.

ANTHONY FLOYD: We’re creating a durable, self-sufficient, net-zero energy home with a plug-in hybrid station.

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Office Health Office Health

CLEAN ME UP BEFORE YOU GO-GO

BY AIYANA HAVIR

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id you know that a desk, on average, harbors 400 times more bacteria than a toilet seat? And the desk is not alone. Coffee cups, keyboards, pens, lunch boxes, copy machines, and phones all have one thing in common—they are hot spots for office germs. With the hustle and bustle continually hounding the workplace, it’s easy to forget the critical need to clean, and keeping bacteria out of your workspace is just the beginning when it comes to creating a healthy work environment.

In a recent study sponsored by KimberlyClark Professional and led by University of Arizona microbiology professor Charles Gerba, the dirtiest parts of an office were ranked, as follows, from dirty to dirtiest: vending machine buttons, water fountain buttons, refrigerator door handles, keyboards, microwave door handles, and… the winner of the grimiest office zone goes to… the break room sink faucet. And you thought it was a good place to clean your coffee cup? Common areas like the sink and other kitchen appliances come in contact with many co-workers and are often overlooked when it comes time for spring cleaning; thus, these common surface areas become easily riddled with germs.

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It’s important for everyone to take a part in keeping the office free of bacteria, so when it’s your turn to do the dishes, sterilize the area as well. Kyle Clayton, owner of Jackrabbit Janitorial in Phoenix, suggests cleaning these common areas and your desk with a microfiber cloth to trap dust and allergens and a natural all-purpose spray to clean the nooks and crannies without stirring particles in the air and transferring germs from one area to another.

Clayton also suggests wiping down surface areas daily, especially if you dine in at your desk. Computer monitors, phones and keyboards should also be cleaned regularly. In addition, remove or file old papers and documents because they collect dust and clutter the area.

Americans spend 90 percent of their time indoors and an average of 8.6 hours per day at work. Maintaining a clean and bacteriafree environment is critical to our health and wellness. Make it a point to establish a cleaning routine for your work space and do your part to keep common places clean.

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ART for the PUBLIC EYE

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eighing in at over 110 tons, the shiny and seamless stainless steel plates of Chicago’s infamous “Bean,” otherwise known as Cloud Gate, attract people from all over the world to catch a glimpse of its metallic enormity. St. Louis’s Gateway Arch demands the attention of visitors as a focal point for the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial and a tribute to western expansion. Up the California coastline, San Francisco’s Hearts decorate multiple avenues of the city to display the work of individual artists in annual fundraising efforts. We all benefit from public art—it encourages engagement within the culture of our cities and provokes the community to connect and appreciate art.

Arizona uniquely offers its own public art identity—our beauty is not limited to desert landscape.

“Key projects are ones that expand the function of facilities,” said Ed Lebow, Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture Public Art Program director.

Arizona’s public art strives to bridge the connection between beauty and utility. It can be seen through the reactivation of vacant lots, landscape architecture on freeways, renovated storefronts, sculptures, or anything that aims to expand Arizona’s artful character.ç

HER SECRET IS PATIENCE CIVIC SPACE PARK Downtown Phoenix’s public display, Her Secret is Patience,

by Janet Echelman, cascaded down Civic Space Park in 2009. Though it received controversial remarks for the vortex-like netting design, more importantly, it made people realize how art stimulates empty space. The artwork electrifies the space as the installation illuminates the sky and silhouettes an eccentric glow over downtown.

This display has won several awards since its construction, including the Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence.

“It’s an unusual project for the commission of the city, one of the monumental sculptures that you don’t get the opportunity to do very often,” Lebow said.

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PHOENIX RECYCLING PROJECT The Phoenix Recycling Project, created by Paho Mann and sponsored through the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture Public Arts Program, raised environmental awareness about consumption and waste management.

Through the documentation of over 6,000 photos of individual recyclables from the North Gateway Transfer Station Project, he illustrated a problem that can be fixed through community effort by bringing art to the public eye.

“The best public benefit is to have works that give some thought about how they will look and be used by the public,” Lebow said.

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Feature Feature WINDOWS TO THE PAST, GATEWAY TO THE FUTURE – DOWNTOWN TUCSON The pedestrians and drivers along the eastern gateway to downtown Tucson also reap the benefit of artistry. Stephen Farley designed Windows to the Past, Gateway to the Future along the brick wall, installing a series of blackand-white photographs of Tucson’s splendor between the 1930s and 1960s. Dedicated in 1999, the ceramic tilography highlights the community’s progression and commemorates its history.

“When you’re involving artists with other design professionals – architects and engineers – and the community to think about how their streets, parks and facilities get designed, you’re bringing a kind of aesthetic consciousness of how the city functions and feels,” Lebow said.

WATERWORKS AT ARIZONA FALLS - PHOENIX The WaterWorks at Arizona Falls along the Arizona Canal, designed by artists Lajos Héder and Mags Harries, echoes this exact sentiment. While functioning as a hydropower plant and exploration of green energy, this project aims to create a space for the community to interact with its environment. With flowing waterfalls, platform dance floor, outdoor classroom, pedestrian bridge, and shade structures, it encourages the public to come out of their personal spaces to share communal experiences. This artwork also won numerous environmental design awards.

IN FLUX - VALLEY CITIES In order to create the kind of landmarks Arizona deserves, there must also be a collective cause.

IN FLUX is a public art program joining cities across Arizona for artists to create site-specific work that demonstrates unity. Their Cycle 3 will be showcased in December with a regional partnership of seven organizations in seven cities.

In particular, Tempe Center for the Arts gallery will be using one of these artists to install a work based on their Green Revolution exhibit from the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, and its Black Creativity Council. The artist’s installation will revolve around themes ranging from recycling to alternative energy sources.

“It’s a sustainable practice to work in a partnership situation,” said Kirstin Van Cleef, project manager for Scottsdale public art. “It encourages people to see projects in other cities.”

Public art creates meaningful opportunities for people to enjoy creative expression in their daily life. It doesn’t require tickets or reservations, but instead invites the public to open a civic dialogue and promote interest within the community. Take a moment to visit one of Arizona’s installations, and bask in the beauty public art has to offer.

SOURCES harriesheder.com/project/waterworks-at-arizona-falls influxaz.com/about.html phoenix.gov/arts/publicart phoenixrecyclingproject.org/about publicartssearch.phoenix.gov/Details.aspx?pid=2 tilography.com/gateway.htm

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Fear and Water (Lucid Dreaming)

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PHOTO CREDIT Cloud Gate created by Anish Kapoor. Photo by Mike Warot.

Gateway Arch created by Eero Saarinen. Photo by Daniel Schwen San Francisco Heart photo by CarolinaCABoy64 Her Secret is Patience created by Janet Echelman. Photo by Christina O’Haver.

Phoenix Recycling Project by Paho Mann Windows to the Past, Gateway to the Future created by Stephen Farley, tilography.com WaterWorks by Lajos Heder & Mags Harries. Photo by Dru Bloomfield IN FLUX photos by Jesse Tallman, Ironwood Images

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CHEF BRIAN MALARKEY Food That is Just Dirty Good

BY TISHIN DONKERSLEY, M.A.

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hef Brian Malarkey found a way to blend his love of horses, country roots, ammunition for life and fun, and love of cooking into five wildly successful restaurant concepts. With each of his restaurants highlighting Brian’s personality through his cuisine and vibe, and donning names inspired by fabrics worn on opening day at the Kentucky Derby—Searsucker, Burlap, Gingham, Gabardine and Herringbone—Chef Brian threads his heritage and passion throughout his creations.

Chef Brian feels he was destined to entertain, and to facilitate the making of memories, and he credits several of his family members for providing the knowledge and inspiration to cook.

“I came from a divorced family and lived with my mom on a large ranch with my brother. I would help make dinner for everyone because she had to take care of the horses—my mom has pictures of me wearing a cooking hat at four years old. [I remember] she would take me to cooking classes where I learned to make cookies,” Chef Brian said.

“My grandmother was a very proper woman and we would have finger bowls and courses. She had her own garden, where we would pick herbs and berries, and we learned how to grow our own food,” he recalled.

“Then there was my father, the biggest carnivore ever—he would really get into it and cook full racks of lamb and prime ribs. It was really a combination of all of those people [that inspired me].”

Although cooking was the hobby he loved, he had no idea as a youth the ways in which cooking would impact his future and change his life. Chef Brian continued on to college, but admits he was quite uninspired during his studies. His father finally advised, “You’ve always liked to cook, why don’t you go to culinary school?”

He enlisted in Le Cordon Bleu in Portland, Oregon, and found his interest in fine dining and wine cooking. He wasn’t genuinely stoked about being a chef, however, until he obtained an internship at Citrus in Los Angeles, where he learned from

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world-renowned French Chef Michel Richard—this was Chef Brian’s pivot point, and from here he was “all in.”

“I didn’t even know there could be cool kitchens like [Citrus].

I’ve never seen anything like it. I always knew about hotel and chain restaurants, but nothing like this. The Citrus had a display kitchen—everything was glowing. It had amazing smells, we had big tickets to fill, celebrities were coming in, the team was cranking, the cooks were rock stars—and I was having fun!”

Chef Brian was hooked. “I came early, I stayed late, I worked on my days off, I was into it—and working with Chef Richard was amazing… his food was like art on a plate.”

Chef Brian took some time off to travel Europe and learn more about food before he returned to the U.S. to work in Minneapolis as a Sous Chef at Oceanaire’s Seafood Room. During his time in the Midwest, he also dabbled in some photography work with his uncle shooting horse races, and met his wife Chantelle Marie.

Being a West Coast couple, Brian and Chantelle decided to head back to the coast and settle in. Chef Brian was offered the opportunity to be the Executive Sous Chef for the expansion of Seafood Room in Seattle, then advanced to Executive Chef at the next expansion in San Diego. The two main lessons he took from this experience: the personality of the chef makes the restaurant, and the chef drives the menu.

While in San Diego, Chef Brian connected with James Brennan, CEO, of Enlightened Hospitality Group, and together they have built five concept restaurants throughout the city with a “social dining” focus. When their first expansion of the five concepts, Searsucker, expanded to Scottsdale, they needed to find a chef.

When Chef Brian looks for a new chef for one of his restaurants, he looks for specific qualities and one who can synergize with the ambiance of the concept. He explained that his chef needed to fit their style, vibe, have fun, “get into it,” and drive the menu—for Searsucker, when Chef Brian came out for the search, he said it was quite the adventure. Ultimately, he found Chef Steven Smith, aka “Chops.”

“We had this progressive night, and I was looking for the most

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drunken cherries + smokey almonds; Salmon “loch duart” salsify cream + brussels sprout slaw; Culotte “top sirloin cap steak” chimichurri + béarnaise; even a dish called “Butt” with a warm apple salad and bacon emulsion, Chef Brian’s personality for unique tastes and shock value comes through in the presentation. He says his chefs put everything they possibly can into one dish to make it amazing and simply defined as “…dirty good. We make our food dirty-dirty good!”

How dirty? By using every method from roasting to brining to searing, his chefs create approachable dishes with in-your-face, maxed-out flavors and flames to shift the experience to a higher level of delish.

And the best part of it all, “I love watching my chefs and their skills [evolve] and mentoring them in a positive way,” Chef Steven “Chops” Smith was named one of the top five Chef Brian said with a beaming smile. upcoming chefs in the Valley by the Arizona Republic, and His restaurants use 100 percent sustainable seafood, and with regards to produce, “We buy as much product has worked at restaurants including Olive and Ivy, Sushi as we can from local markets. However, I rely on my Roku, St. Francis, Noca and Kelly’s at SouthBridge. chefs to tell me about the local markets, and we pay attention to what is in season,” Chef Brian said. “We like to sprinkle “This is the perfect break for him, this is a great venue, we in a little of what the community has to offer.” can help him, and he gets to focus on what he’s best at… he really is a genuine person,” Chef Brian said.

Chef Brian sets the stage for his chefs to be successful, WHAt Is NExt FoR CHEF BRIAN? nurtures their talent, and helps them fuel their uncontrolled Located in the heart of Torrey Pines submarket on Nautilus, a passion for cooking great food—and most importantly, redeveloped life science campus, Green Acre is their new earthencourages them to have fun! to-plate concept. Only open for breakfast and lunch, this hidden “The energy in the restaurant is constantly evolving and treasure will offer a range of healthy, organic and sustainable menu moving; and what gives the restaurant culture is the chef’s items with the freshest seasonal ingredients, as well as an eco-friendly personality, and the service staff who come in excited for the wellness market. new things on the menu.”

Chef Brian also recently released his first cookbook “Come Early, Chef Brian stays true to the lessons he embraced as a Stay Late”—a blend of the most popular recipes from each one of young chef, and allows his chefs to grab the reins and take his restaurant concepts. Each chapter offers tips and tricks from off running. “We have our grace and style and guidelines, Chef Brian and complete step-by-step instructions and stunning but for the most part, I let our chefs drive the menu, and [in photography of the dishes. Chef Brian shares a bit about himself Scottsdale] when Chops is ready with the menu, there is just and how his drive to create new, inspiring dishes for his patrons a phone call to me—he’s like, ‘Chef, I got this…’ and I tell motivates him to continually sharpen his craft. him, ‘Go! Go! Go!’” Chef Brian exclaims.

When you visit one of Chef Brian’s concept restaurants, plan to Chef Brian’s mentoring extends beyond the words of stay a little longer than the bill. Chef advice—he makes an effort to get back in the kitchen and Brian’s whole mantra to dining is about work with his staff. He admits that, at times, even he’s had the experience—come in, bring friends, things go wrong. “I teach our chefs that it’s OK to fail so long hang out, enjoy some good food and as you are trying,” he said. “We’ve even made fun of me. I’ve drinks, take in the energy and vibrancy gotten on the line and burned something…I just tell them, of the space, and most importantly, ‘When things go wrong, and they always do, just own it.’” have fun!

Chef Brian also hires many culinarians who are striving to “We wanted to create a place where become a head chef—his advice to the aspiring chefs, “Make you can come in with your friends, it your dish today—you can taste the personality in the dish laugh and let things just flow. The food Searsucker | Scottsdale and you know when they’ve tried; be persistent with your and ambiance is just a facilitator to 6900 E. Camelback Road cooking; cook with an uncontrolled passion; and let your help you create great memories, and Scottsdale, AZ 85251 personality shine.” that’s what we are trying to do.”

480-664-3777 With a menu filled with items such as Short Rib “calisearsucker.com Photos courtesy of Enlightened Hospitality Group belgique” + horseradish + fried onion; Baquetta “baja” and Diana Lustig brianmalarkey.com talented person in this area who doesn’t own their own restaurant,” Chef Brian recalled. “It was late, eleven o’clock, we were at The Mission, and I got 3 to 4 texts from people recommending this chef…this guy ‘Chops.’ I remember one text said, ‘I found your boy, his name is Chops.’ Who is this guy? I wondered.” Chef Brian was about to find out.

“The next morning I had all the different chefs [we reached out to] come in. Chops came in with his entourage, his hair stickin’ up, chef pants on, knife bag—just ready to go… then one of the other chefs said to me, ‘How did you get Chops?’” The rest is history. Chops opened Searsucker Scottsdale with the same vivacious spirit, “and the biggest, warmest smile,” Chef Brian counted on.

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HE SAID Spoiler alert: This one tasted a lot like almonds. It was smooth and buttery, and had very tiny bits of almond. I had quite a workout mixing this almond butter to make it smooth enough to spread, though.

SHE SAID You might want to enlist He-Man to stir it for you, but it will be worth the effort once it’s ready to spread. This one was smooth, creamy and full of sweet almond flavor – totally the way to go to mix up the ol’ boring PB&J.

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HE SAID Normally the only way I eat sunflower seeds is heavily salted, so I had a misconception that this would taste the same.

It didn’t. It was very smooth and almost sweet. I wouldn’t recommend bringing a jar of this to a baseball game, though.

SHE SAID Wow. I would totally slather this savory spread on crackers, fruit, veggies or sandwiches. It was like eating sunflower seeds without all the work. Excellent source of folate too!

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HE SAID Why have I been messing around with peanut butter all this time? This stuff is perfect for sandwiches! It was velvety, light and had a nice cashew flavor. Bring on the CB&Js!

SHE SAID If you’re willing to put your merry mug on the label, it must be a tasty product. Bingo! Creamy, sweet and mild, this delish butter would pair nicely with sauces, desserts, fruit, or sandwiches.

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HE SAID They should use this stuff for brick mortar. I murdered the tub with a butter knife for fifteen minutes and it still wasn’t mixed!

The earthy hazelnut flavor was so unique that it would be tough to use, although I could see it going well with chocolate.

SHE SAID Warning: Must LOVE hazelnuts! This intensely flavored spread would be better in a holiday dessert than a sandwich. And you’ll definitely need He-Man to stir this one too.

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SHE SAID Yum! This non-oily, hearty spread was slightly crunchy, with a rich pecan flavor. It’s a bit dense for sandwiches – but might be tasty in homemade chocolate pecan bars!

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ITALIAN HOLIDAY VEGGIES INGREDIENTS • 1 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for grilling • 1 teaspoon minced garlic • 1/4 cup of 1/4” diced, skinned eggplant • 1 tablespoon red onion cut in 1/4” pieces • 1/4 cup zucchini, diced • 1 zucchini, cut into spears

• 1 tablespoon capers • 1 oz white wine • 1/4 cup marinara sauce • 1/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved • Salt to taste • Cracked red pepper to taste

PREPARATION 1. Heat olive oil. Add garlic, eggplant, red onions, zucchini and capers. Sauté until vegetable are translucent.

2. Deglaze pan with white wine. Add marinara and cracked red pepper. And heat until hot. Add grape tomatoes and salt to taste.

3. In a separate pan or on the barbecue, grill zucchini spears with salt, pepper and olive oil. Slice zucchini into spears.

PLATING: Place spears on four corners of a bowl. Place the vegetable mixture in the middle of the bowl. Sprinkle shredded Parmesan on top. Enjoy!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Executive Chef Vince Bombarito Vito’s Pizza & Italian Ristorante | Scottsdale

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CROSTINI WITH CANDIED WALNUTS INGREDIENTS • 1 each Butternut squash • ¼ cup of mascarpone cheese • ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon • Honey as needed • Salt and white pepper as needed • Candied walnuts or pecans as needed PREPARATION 1. Cut squash in half and remove the seeds.

2. Season the cut side with salt and white pepper – then place cut side down on a lightly oiled sheet tray.

3. Roast in a 375-degree oven for 20 minutes or until the flesh is soft to the touch.

4. When cool, separate the flesh from skin with a kitchen spoon and place in a food processor.

5. Add mascarpone and cinnamon process until the mixture is creamy. Season mixture to taste with the salt, pepper and honey.

6. Spoon squash mixture onto a lightly toasted crostini and garnish with your favorite candied walnut or pecan.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Executive Chef Christopher Nicosia | Sassi | Scottsdale

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7-LAYER LEMON HUMMUS & PESTO YOGURT DIP INGREDIENTS • 1 (15-ounce, or 425 g) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained • 3 tablespoons (45 g) tahini (sesame seed paste found in the ethnic food section, or use unsweetened almond butter) • 1 lemon separated into 1 teaspoon (2 g) grated zest, 3 tablespoons (45 ml) juice • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) organic or reduced sodium vegetable broth • ½ teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil • 1 cup (230 g) nonfat plain Greek yogurt

• 1/3 cup (87 g) basil pesto • 1 cup (80 g) shredded (not grated) Parmesan cheese (or use crumbled feta for a stronger taste) • 1 large tomato, seeded, diced ¼ inch, or 6 mm (1 cup, or 180 g) • 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded with a spoon, and diced (about ¾ cup, or 101 g) • 1/3 cup (33 g) thinly sliced scallions • 1/3 cup (33 g) pitted kalamata olives, sliced • Grilled or toasted whole-grain pita chips or flatbread torn into pieces, romaine hearts

PREPARATION 1. Purée chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, lemon zest, broth, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.

2. Drizzle in olive oil. Spread hummus evenly in the bottom of a 9 x 9-inch (23 x 23 cm) glass dish.

3. Stir together yogurt and pesto and spoon over hummus.

4. Evenly sprinkle the cheese, followed by single layers of tomatoes, cucumbers, scallions, and olives.

5. Enjoy this dish on the same or the next day for optimal freshness. *If using bottled pesto – choose one made with olive oil.

Recipe and photo reprinted with permission from Michelle Dudash, RD, Le Cordon Bleu-certified chef and author the new book “Clean Eating for Busy Families: Get Meals on the Table in Minutes with Simple and Satisfying Whole-Foods Recipes You and Your Kids Will Love.”

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