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Though the general formula for heart disease prevention is simple–exercise, eat a healthier diet with less processed foods, and manage stress–it continues to take a vast amount of education and communication, and sometimes, God forbid, a heart attack, for people to wake up to this reality.

I can sit here until I’m blue in the face urging you to commit to a healthy regimen, and share all the ways and resources to get it done–but the fact is, YOU have to take action. YOU have to make your health and your family’s health a priority–and it shouldn’t take a doctor, a loved one, or an unfortunate incident to figure it out.

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Awesome! It’s true—flavonoids, antioxidants, and flavanols found in cocoa beans can enhance blood flow and repair damage caused by free radicals. Being that February is the month for heart health and Valentine’s Day, I have the urge to test out this information and head for the sweet tooth aisle!

All kidding aside, taking care of your heart, chocolate or no chocolate, should be a priority. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that, on average, 935,000 Americans have a heart attack each year, and 600,000 people die every year in the U.S. from heart disease–making it the leading cause of death for men and women.

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This month’s issue is focused on the heart–not only keeping the physical heart healthy, but the spiritual heart as well. The Chopra Center for Wellbeing discusses how to open your heart to new experiences, and our contributing authors provide thoughts about finding happiness in your home, improving your sex life, and taking adventures on two wheels. Also, if you are planning on hosting a party, we have some healthy recipes to include in your festivities.

I wish you health and happiness for this coming year. Find your bliss, find your spirit, and find some chocolate—it’s good for you.

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oney can’t buy it, many are in pursuit of it, and health experts suggest it—happiness. Finding happiness is one of our most basic life goals, right after “staying alive.” We spend our entire lives trying to cultivate happiness through maintaining relationships, pursuing satisfying careers, and becoming self-content.

While successes in these areas can heavily influence one’s happiness, it is sometimes difficult to be successful in one area without sacrificing another. Being capable of balancing your personal and professional life while still taking time for yourself is a sought-after formula that has been the topic of many books, and has launched the careers of many health experts. So, what is the secret?

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“When we live in balance, we support our body’s inherent state of health and well-being and naturally feel more satisfied and fulfilled,” says internationally renowned health expert and author Dr. Deepak Chopra.

According to Chopra, people mistakenly believe if they succeed in measurable values, like salary, that they will become happy. The reality, however, is that happier individuals are statistically more likely to enjoy relationships, good health and fulfilling careers.

“Most people seek happiness in a roundabout way, hoping to find it by earning more money, getting a promotion…they believe that when they get what they want, then they will be happy,” Chopra said.

Of course, there are many ways to create a healthy balance and strengthen each of the crucial areas of life, which will in turn promote happiness in all aspects of life.

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To really be happy, the first person you need to work on is yourself, both mentally and physically. Your body is happy when it is healthy and responds accordingly.

“Scientific research shows, people who are happy tend to be healthier than those who are chronically stressed, angry, anxious, or depressed,” says Chopra. “The body and mind are inextricably connected.”

Chopra goes on to explain that chemically, every thought, feeling, and emotion you feel creates a molecule known as a neuropeptide which latches onto receptor sites of cells and neurons. Your body is directly influenced as these molecules deliver the energetic effect of the emotions you are feeling. Thus, if we are feeling stressed, molecules that cause stress and damage will adversely affect our health. Conversely, happy and excited feelings promote healthy, energetic molecules.

Although it sounds easy enough, people cannot always choose to feel happy. To begin feeling more relaxed and less stressed, Chopra recommends exercising regularly and meditating often. Daily affirmations can help the mind create positive neuropeptides, creating a domino effect of happiness and fulfillment.

One place where happiness needs to be relevant is our workplace. On average, the majority of people spend a third of their time at work–and sometimes the issues at work filter into the home and vice versa. Emotions that spill over from other aspects of life can positively or negatively affect job performance, and ultimately your mood.

Defining happiness in a career is perhaps the most difficult, as it is easy to put a monetary value on someone’s success–but that doesn’t always equal happiness.

According to George Fleming, managing principal at Momentum Coaching Resources, LLC, a career coaching and transitional assistance company, the ways people measure success in terms of job satisfaction differ between generations.

“Many of the Baby Boomers initially used money and power as key criteria early in their careers,” says Fleming. “I’ve found that, as their mid-career point hits, a number of them get a gnawing dissatisfaction with their work and seek ‘significance’ in their work and in their lives.”

Fleming believes more recent generations have brought job satisfaction and life-balance to the top of their priority lists, far outranking the bottom line of their pay stubs.

“They don’t always know what will bring that satisfaction right away, but they’re clearly in search of it,” he continues.

Finding the ideal job is not always as easy as “do what you love”; after all, there are still bills to be paid and work to be done.

A fulfilling job is one that equally addresses passion, skills, and material rewards.

If you have the flexibility to change jobs or career paths, be sure to identify which skills and experiences are as important to you as they are relevant to the industry.

One way to avoid feeling dissatisfied with your job is to stop comparing yourself with other employees.

“We reflexively compare ourselves to our co-workers–the tasks we’re assigned, the praise we receive, the promotions we earn.

Doing so can embitter us if we don’t feel properly rewarded or recognized,” advises Fleming. “If you focus on your role, being the very best at it, and informally training a subordinate to succeed you, you place yourself in the best position to be praised and promoted.”

Balancing a career with the other areas of your life is no easy task either, as jobs tend to take time away from relationships and personal desires. Designating times to step away from an assignment and focus on other things–working out, time with friends and love ones–is crucial for harmony and happiness.

Trying to achieve happiness by balancing the most influential areas of life–personal well-being, relationships and your career– can feel like climbing Mount Everest.

While we can’t will ourselves happy, there is certainly plenty we can do to be proactive and achieve some level of satisfaction.

Finding a state of happiness depends so much on your point of view. Happiness is not a one-time thing, but a life decision to focus on what really matters, and striving to be better in certain parts of life can only improve the whole.

LEARNING TO LOVE In addition to working on you, a quick way to feel happy is to appreciate others. According to Chopra, opening your heart and giving freely and without expectations is the way to instant happiness. That’s why it is no wonder that love–possibly the most powerful of all emotions–and the state of a person’s romantic relationship weigh heavily on his or her happiness.

“It’s important to have trust that your partner really cares about you and your best interest [and vice versa],” says therapist Virginia Kelley, ACSW, LCSW of Scottsdale Psychotherapy. “There has to be open, tactfully honest communication about how you are feeling about each other, your needs, wants, desires.”

According to Kelley, who specializes in relationship problems, marital issues and pre-marital preparation, healthy relationships are ones with mutual respect, patience, values and ethics, and they are constantly evolving.

“When we feel loved, we typically take better care of our health, because we know someone cares that we are healthy, look good, and have energy. Loving relationships are good for our health and our careers,” she says.

However, not all relationships are healthy, and knowing how to identify bad relationships and let go of soured romances helps a person balance their emotions as well.

“If we don’t compartmentalize our feelings and our lives, they bleed into each other. Stressful relationships and break-ups impact our concentration at our jobs, and depression affects our health,” Kelley continues. “We feel alone in the world and fear no one wants us. We need good people to surround and comfort us, keep us from our loneliness. When we are loved and have someone with whom we can share our concerns, we feel rejuvenated and supported during tough times.”

Stephanie lives in Phoenix and writes for several local publications. Follow her on Twitter @StephLough.

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What? “NO Sex?” I am not talking about abstaining from sex, but about the importance of nitric oxide (NO) for a healthy heart, and for a healthy and satisfying sex life! A short-lived gas (not to be confused with nitrous oxide, the “laughing gas” you might get at the dentist), NO is primarily formed in the endothelial cells that line blood vessels and it is one of the most essential molecules in the body. NO is a “master” signaling molecule that performs certain functions such as “vasodilation,” the relaxing and opening up the blood vessels and capillaries, which help to increase blood flow and deliver oxygen and other critical nutrients throughout the body. As we age, NO levels decrease–mostly due to damage to the endothelium caused by environmental toxins, smoking, high-fat diets, and increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Diminished NO levels are underlying many of today’s chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, lung disease, diabetes, and male impotence.

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Because NO levels are facilitated through exercise, I suggest regular, low-impact aerobic activities such as bicycling, swimming, and walking, for at least 20 minutes three days a week. NO generated during exercise stimulates the endothelial cells to continuously produce nitric oxide, even on days that you don’t exercise. This excess NO gets stored in the bloodstream and heart in the form of stable nitrite and S-nitrosothiols intermediates, which are considered critical for cardioprotection.

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Family

FINDING TIME

FOR FAMILY

BY TRACY HOUSE

“Your family and your love must be cultivated like a garden. Time, effort, and imagination must be summoned constantly to keep any relationship flourishing and growing.”—Jim Rohn

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usy schedules and outside responsibilities can make it difficult for any family to spend time together. Today, almost 60 percent of families have two income earners working outside the home, and as families struggle with the daily demands of work and school, appointments and practices, finding quality time to be with family is harder than ever.

With the pull of technology, everyone including the kids seem to be “plugged in,” and it takes even more effort to pry the gadgets out of the hands and resist one more Facebook post. Here are things you, and the family, can do to find balance, reconnect and find time for each other.

MANAGING YOUR BUSY LIFE It may seem like a daunting task, but prioritizing, establishing realistic goals, being efficient, and thinking positive are practical tips offered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for balancing work demands and home responsibilities.

Prioritizing tasks and what needs to be accomplished helps us utilize our time wisely and cuts out distractions.

Bringing work home may not be a choice, but choosing when to do it may be. Consider working after the children are in bed or trading Saturday morning work time for Sunday afternoon family time. Instead of washing six loads of laundry on your day off, consider washing one load every evening. Make a must-do list and let the rest go.

Scheduling and managing time by setting practical goals improves family time as well. Have a monthly or weekly schedule everyone can refer to, plan family meetings, and don’t over-schedule. Be flexible and allow for unexpected surprises—life’s full of them! Improving efficiency means more time and energy for your family. Bundle errands and plan out meals. Find other parents to share carpool duties. Assign chores and delegate age-appropriate tasks to distribute the responsibilities around the house.

Our outlook, or how we perceive things, can impact our family time as well. A positive attitude and a sense of humor go a long way in lessening the stress and burdens of everyday life. Leaving work at work and fitting in a little down time for yourself allows you to be more attentive and focused on family when you’re with them. Making time for exercise, a hobby, meditation, or some other activity that helps you unwind will give you the chance to find inner balance and recharge your energy for family time.

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INVESTING IN FAMILY Investing in family time has exponential positive effects. Children whose parents are involved in their lives and spend quality time together do better in school, are more emotionally stable, exhibit fewer behavior problems, and are less likely to become engaged in violence or substance use, according to the Heritage Foundation.

Interactive time with our children gives them a feeling of importance and love, an opportunity to model parent behavior, and allows for parents to observe a child’s strengths and weaknesses in order to better guide them, according to information from childdevelopmentinfo.com.

The connectedness that comes with quality family time creates a positive support system for children to rely on in times of stress and challenges. Routines and consistency build a strong family unit, and time together opens the lines of communication and promotes the sharing of ideas. Children who are able to talk to their parents feel they are a contributing member of the family.

TIME TOGETHER Time together as a family is a bonding experience. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services points out “that the whole point of spending time with your children is to share your own values, beliefs, and plans with your child.”

Spending time doesn’t have to mean expensive or elaborate activities, but simply those that build core family values. Helping with homework, reading together, walking the dog, working in the garden, or volunteering at a soup kitchen are all activities that bring the family together and promote genuine interaction.

Meal time is a great way for families to connect. From planning and preparing the meal, to eating and cleaning the dishes, families that eat together form strong family bonds by experiencing dependable time around the table. Research from Washington State University suggests that eating together promotes communication and builds relationships.

In addition, other benefits of family meals include better nutrition and improved academic achievement.

Leisure activities are another way for families to make time for each other. Picnics in the park, movie outings, or game nights are ways that families can spend quality time together and develop greater emotional bonds. Activities that require more planning and investment of time and resources—vacations, sporting events, concerts—encourage communication and foster adapting skills.

Striking a balance between work and home can be like juggling balls and spinning plates, trying to keep them all in the air without breaking anything—but it’s well worth your efforts. Setting clear expectations and making family a priority can improve relationships and bring balance back to our lives.

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Chopra Center for Wellbeing

Let YourLoveFlow

BY DEEPAK CHOPRA, M.D., FOUNDER OF THE CHOPRA CENTER FOR WELLBEING

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here is a center in the body where love and spirit are joined, and that center is your heart. It is your heart that aches or fills with love, and feels compassion and trust. Within the heart is a subtler center that experiences spirit, but you can’t feel spirit as an emotion or physical sensation. Spirit lies beneath the layers of sensations, and to experience it, you must go to the heart and meditate upon it until everything that obscures spirit is cleansed. In the words of the mystical poet William Blake, you are cleansing the doors of perception.

In the meditation described below, you will be guided to listen to the messages your heart is sending you. You will begin to clear away whatever is blocking your heart so that you can experience the pure shining spirit that is your true nature.

MEDITATING ON THE HEART Begin by sitting in a comfortable position and close your eyes.

For just this moment, you can let go of all your thoughts and the outside world. Focus your attention on your spiritual heart center, in the middle of your chest.

Be aware of your heart as a space. The heart center is a point of awareness where feelings enter. In its essence, the heart is pure emptiness, pervaded by peace and a subtle light.

This light may appear as white, gold, pale pink, or blue. But don’t strain to find a light of any kind. All you need to feel is whatever is there.

Resting your attention easily on your heart center, breathe gently and sense your breath flowing into your heart. You may want to visualize a soft, pastel light or coolness pervading the chest. Let your breath go in and out, and ask your heart what it needs to say. Don’t phrase this as an order...just have the faint intention that you want your heart to express itself.

For the next five or ten minutes, sit and listen. Your heart will begin to release emotions, memories, wishes, fears, and dreams long stored inside. As it does, you will find yourself paying attention.

You may have a flash of strong emotion–positive or negative–or a forgotten memory. Your breathing may change.

You may gasp, sigh, or feel tears come into your eyes. Let the experience be what it is. If you daydream or drift off into sleep, don’t worry. Just bring your attention back to your heart center.

Whether it speaks to you in sadness or fear, delight or pleasure, its message is exactly what you need. If voices of anger, worry, or doubt start to arise, allow them to speak and then let them go, easily and comfortably. You are learning to be with your heart in order to heed its spiritual meaning–this is meditation. You are letting repressed material come up to be released–this is purification. You are listening to your heart without judgment–this is attention.

As you practice this meditation a few minutes each day, you will begin to get glimpses of your heart as it really is–silence, peace, a warm glow, or subtle light. Even if these glimpses are fleeting, you will find that your life outside of meditation is starting to change. At unexpected moments, you will feel a wave of joy and well-being sweep over you. You will begin to walk with more buoyancy in your step.

These are signs that the constriction most people hold around the heart center is releasing its grip, letting go of the fear and tightness that keep spirit from entering. In truth, spirit doesn’t “enter,” since it is always there. But making contact with it is like being penetrated with light and insight. This is the flow of love.

Deepak Chopra, M.D. is a best-selling author and founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing in Carlsbad, California. Along with co-founder Dr. David Simon, Deepak created the Perfect Health program, combining authentic Ayurvedic treatments and therapies, a medical staff trained in both Western and Eastern medicine, and instruction in yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda. To learn more about Perfect Health and the Chopra Center’s other programs, workshops, and retreats, please visit www.chopra.com or call 888.736.6895.

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BY AIYANA HAVIR

uppy breath is one thing—doggie breath is another. While we love the kisses from our four-legged friend, his breath is getting a bit rough and those teeth are needing some care. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) claims that nearly two-thirds of pet owners fail to provide the proper dental care recommended by veterinarians. Your dog’s smile is no different than your own—establish a dental program and treat their pearly whites right.

“I think that there’s a general lack of knowledge from the public as far as periodontal disease in pets,” said Dr. Chris Visser of Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists. Many veterinarians deem periodontal disease the most common disease affecting pets. Resulting in inflammation and destruction of the tissues surrounding the teeth, the disease is best prevented by improving and maintaining oral hygiene.

Animal Planet’s “Dog Health Center” indicates that 80 percent of dogs exhibit signs of gum disease, or periodontal disease, by age three, and that small dog breeds are more commonly affected than large dogs.

“If you have a dental program, the dogs are going to live longer, going to be healthier, and they’re going to have more fun,” Visser said.

TEETH TIPS Brushing The most important step to maintaining oral hygiene is a clean mouth. Establish a routine of brushing their teeth. “You can think of it the same way you think of your own teeth,” Visser said. Get their taste buds adjusted to the toothpaste by massaging it with your finger into the gums and, after one or two weeks, begin using a soft bristle brush. Use only dog-friendly toothpaste, as human toothpaste can upset the pup’s stomach if swallowed; look to your veterinarian or pet store for products.

Photo by tanakawho at flic.kr/ps/raJmq Regular check-ups Bring your pup in at least once a year to a veterinarian or veterinary dentist for a cleaning and evaluation. Visser recommends starting from the age of one. For a complete cleaning and examination, dogs must be placed under a general anesthetic, but it is considered a very safe procedure.

Diet Whatever enters your pet’s mouth will also affect his health.

Dry food is recommended over canned or wet food because it is not inclined to cause plaque on the teeth. Treats are also recommended, but nothing too hard that could potentially break their teeth.

Chew toys Giving your pup a bone or toy that isn’t too hard can strengthen the teeth. Chew toys can also help get rid of build up on the teeth, and toughen up the gums.

WARNING SIGNS Breath A dog’s breath is a huge indicator of dental hygiene. If a rather unpleasant stench is coming from your pet’s mouth, it’s usually caused by germs and is a sign that something is wrong.

Refusal Refusing to eat his dry food can be a sign that your pup has a sore tooth. Make sure your dog is eating and chewing properly.

Rubbing Dogs may rub their mouths on the wall or floor, and paw at their mouths because of tooth pain and irritation. Regularly check for any broken teeth or irregularities in your dog’s mouth.

Establishing a regular dental program, ensuring oral condition by professional evaluations, and being aware of their behavior will lead you to a lasting, smiling relationship with your canine companion.

SOURCES: animal.discovery.com, azvetdentists.com, aspca.org, healthypet.com Teeth photos courtesy of AZ Veterinary Dental Specialists

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BY HALEY PAUL

February is American Heart Month and it’s a great time to think about planting nutrient-rich vegetables to keep a healthy heart and add some color to your plate! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, exercising at least 30 minutes a day and eating a diet low in sodium and high in fruits and vegetables can help prevent heart disease and stroke—and the garden provides both! It is a place to get physical activity, and provide an abundance of fresh produce. The trick, however, is knowing what to grow and when. February, in many parts of Arizona, is a great time to start growing in the garden. For low-desert early-spring planting, try these heart diseasefi ghting vegetable all-stars.

1 Beets Growing tips: This hearty root crop can be planted by seed in February and will mature in 60-80 days. The whole plant can be eaten, and young beet leaves make a great addition to salads.

Beets are a cool-season plant, meaning they grow best when it is between 60 and 65 degrees outside. If your garden consists of heavy clay soil, you may want to consider compost amendments for a loamy soil, as harder clay soils can stunt the root crop’s growth. Harvest beets when they are 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter, otherwise they may be woody to taste.

Health benefits: As beets often come in yellow and red varieties, they can help you achieve the American Dietetic Association’s recommendation to include fi ve different colored vegetables with meals. Additionally, beets are a good source of insoluble fi ber, which, according to the American Heart Association, has been associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease.

3 SPINACH Growing tips: This leafy green can be planted by seed during the whole month of February and is a fast-growing crop, taking as little as 40 days to mature. Spinach is also a cool-season crop and, as with most garden vegetables, it needs a fertile loamy soil to produce the best results. The low deserts of Arizona in the early spring are well-suited for the crop, as spinach is capable of withstanding a surprise freeze. If temperatures warm up fast, pay attention because spinach tends to bolt, or go to seed, and the leaves will not be as tasty. If this happens, try saving the seeds for next year!

Health benefits: Spinach is truly a super food. According to the USDA’s National Nutrient Database, spinach is high in folate (think folic acid), iron, vitamins A, B, and C, potassium, and calcium.

2 CARROTS Growing tips: Carrots can be planted by seed in February and will take anywhere from 60-100 days to mature. Like beets, carrots are a cool-season root crop. When planting, place seeds about a half-inch beneath the top of the soil. Once germinated, the carrot seedlings may need to be thinned, depending on the size at which you plan on harvesting carrots so they will not compete with each other.

Health benefits: Carrots are chock-full of beta carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the human body. Current research suggests that beta carotene may protect against stroke and heart disease when delivered in vegetable–not vitamin supplement–form.

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 offi ce at extension.arizona.edu., hepaul@cals.arizona.edu, @haleyepaul Carrot photo by Jean Scheijen at vierdrie.nl View Resources Online Tomato photo by Jay Wilkins at pachd.openphoto.net

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4 TOMATO Growing tips: Tomatoes can be grown by transplant after the 15th of February. Transplants are also called starts, and can be purchased at a later stage of maturity for transplanting into your garden. This process can shorten the wait time for harvesting tomatoes. Keep in mind that tomatoes are a warmer-season crop, so they might be a little slow to set fruit. They will also need to be protected from frosts should one occur in late February. However, by mid-March, the longer days and abundant sunshine should be boosting your tomato production.

Health benefits: Tomatoes pack a punch of lycopene, a carotenoid with antioxidant benefi ts found to reduce the risk of heart disease by reducing “bad” cholesterol. Tomatoes are also high in potassium, folate, and vitamin C.

Start your heart out right this month by getting back into the garden and planting these delicious and healthy vegetables.

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BY ROBERT SCHMELZER AND JASON SUTTON, CO-CHAIRS OF THE ARIZONA ENERGY CONSORTIUM WORKFORCE COMMITTEE

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rizona could soon be reaping the benefits of a program named “Go Build” aimed at addressing the skilled trades labor shortage by revitalizing the industry through a remarketing campaign. Celebrity Mike Rowe from the Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs” joined Go Build as the official spokesman for the campaign. Mike is passionate about creating a renaissance in the trades. During his recent testimony before the US Senate he said “In high schools the vocational arts have all but vanished. We’ve elevated the importance of ‘higher education’ to such a lofty perch that all other forms of knowledge are now labeled ‘alternative.’

Millions of parents and kids see apprenticeships and on-the-job training opportunities as ‘vocational consolation prizes,’ best suited for those not cut out for a four-year degree. And still, we talk about millions of ‘shovel ready’ jobs for a society that doesn’t encourage people to pick up a shovel.” His endorsement has encouraged many people to find out more about the program which has led to incredible results.

THE GO BUILD PROGRAM The Go Build program was initiated after the Alabama Workforce Development Initiative (AWDI) completed research about the talent shortage facing the construction industry. It concluded that opportunities for careers in the construction field were not being clearly defined to young people. Students, parents, teachers, and guidance counselors were unaware of the construction industry’s wages, opportunities, and how to obtain information about various skilled trades. This information gap led to the creation of the Alabama Construction Recruitment Institute that initiated the creation of Go Build Alabama. “If we sit back and allow our skilled craftsmen to retire without training the next generation of workers we are not going to be able to build and maintain the infrastructure we need for sustainable growth across the country,” said Bob Woods of Executive Director of AWDI. Since its Launch on Labor Day, 2010 over 4,000 people have become registered users of GoBuildAlabama.com.

Based on the success of Go Build Alabama, Go Build has been launched in Georgia and is currently in development in 14 other states. “Since the launch of Go Build Alabama the Alabama Community College System has seen a 70% increase in enrollment in technical skills programs, with over 90% of students siting Go Build as the reason for their enrollment,” said Woods.

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BRINGING GO BUILD TO ARIZONA Under the leadership of the Arizona Energy Consortium (AEC), the Workforce Committee, co-chaired by Jason Sutton and Bob Schmelzer, is working with the founders of Go Build on an initiative to bring the program to Arizona. The AEC is a credible, member-driven voice for Arizona’s energy industry, providing meaningful input into the long-term strategic planning for industry growth statewide. Committee members include prominent commercial and residential builders who have already begun to feel the restraints of increasing competition for skilled labor in all areas, not just the energy field. The trades most highly affected include electricians, plumbers, welders, carpenters, concrete workers and truck drivers. “In order to achieve a lasting solution, the labor shortage problem needs to be addressed early and often with the students who will become future trades professionals,” commented Sutton.

Due to the fact that Arizona has benefited from a long tradition of steady growth in the construction industries many training opportunities exist in our state including 104 active registered apprenticeship programs, and a multitude of vocational programs offered by community colleges and private educational facilities. “These programs do an excellent job of training workers for a lasting career, earning a very respectable middle-class wage. Sadly they lack the appeal they deserve that will only come through a concerted, on-going marking effort like Go Build Arizona,” stated Schmelzer. The Arizona effort is envisioned to be broad based including skilled jobs in high-tech, aerospace and machining in addition to commercial and residential construction trades.

The AEC Workforce Committee is implementing a state-wide campaign that will include presentations to thousands of high school guidance counselors, printed marketing material and paid advertising in the form of radio, television and electronic billboards. Industry partners have already begun to emerge and presentations to public and private economic development organizations have been met with a high level of interest.

When implemented, this program will benefit the lives of the current and emerging workforce for generations to come in Arizona. For more information on the AEC or Go Build visit aztechcouncil.org/committees/aec and gobuildalabama.com.

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he Metro Phoenix area continues to expand, causing more mileage on cars, more infrastructure for utilities, and more housing developments to be built year after year.

Studies show that car-dependent cities have been hit hardest by the current economic crisis. Home values, in particular, have dropped most significantly in cities that suffer from urban sprawl. In addition, a recent Gallup Poll of college graduates showed that the next generation of educated professionals is looking for urban, not suburban, lifestyle opportunities. So where does that position Phoenix in the never-ending battle to attract large, quality companies with higher-wage jobs?

As people look to define a sense of place, community, and quality of life for their futures, they look to areas of convenience—where shops and restaurants are just around the corner as opposed to miles away. They look to areas with unique experiences and interesting architecture, and fun and walkable neighborhoods with coffee shops, book stores, and sidewalk cafes. We have those opportunities here in Greater Phoenix, but we need to be sure our investments are focused on the types of developments that are going to help us activate areas of blight and that will better position us as a competitive region going forward.

Phoenix has many buildings built between 1950 and 1975 that sit vacant, losing out to new developments on the outskirts of town. These buildings are perfect incubator spaces for independent businesses of all kinds. The City of Phoenix has been streamlining the process for the adaptive reuse of existing buildings, making it easier for a new business to open up in a repurposed building. Once updated, these buildings can and do revitalize neighborhoods when retrofitted by and for entrepreneurs. Additionally, retrofitting older buildings opens a host of opportunities for green jobs in our city centers.

At the Office of Customer Advocacy, City of Phoenix officials have been working diligently to find ways to eliminate unnecessary permitting and quicken the pace of inspection in order to ensure that businesses choosing infill in older buildings can get their doors open.

Feature In the past, strict adherence to modern building code standards caused insurmountable challenges to prospective redevelopers of older buildings, but the Adaptive Reuse Program and the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) adopted by the City provide a method of relief from modern building code requirements. The City has reevaluated everything from requiring business owners to repair cracks in sidewalks in front of the property and install drinking fountains in small retail shops, to mandatory fire sprinklers in smaller buildings and certain permit requirements that are cumbersome and unnecessary. Most recently, the City has introduced a self certification process that offers builders/developers the ability to use their own certified professionals for inspections. There are also expedited plan review and combo inspector options, which save time for customers and money for the City. These changes mark the beginning of a significant shift in the way we are growing our city.

Adaptive reuse projects across the Valley include everything from Postino in Arcadia (an old post office) to Cibo Urban Pizzeria (an old house) in downtown Phoenix. There are plenty of great shops in old houses too, like Made Art Boutique on Roosevelt Row.

Many small developers work closely with the city to revamp older building and turn them into shining new shops and restaurants that create a destination.

Venue Projects, for example, has developed a variety of adapted buildings including infill apartments on 20th Street, Windsor, a stellar new restaurant in the dining family of Upward Projects, and Postino wine bar and restaurant on Central. Their latest project is a restaurant going into an old house on 12th Street and Glendale, which would have been a nightmare for the City to approve just over a year ago. But the process has improved tremendously, and that means time and money saved for developers and businesses alike. For the people of Phoenix, it means more great places to discover and explore right around the corner.

Creating a more vibrant and resilient future means eliminating sprawl and encouraging infill. A city can be reborn, and prosper, by renovating old buildings next to new and bringing a variety of businesses to areas in need. A community full of diverse cultural experiences and sustainable urban living can bring life back to abandoned city neighborhoods. It is important to reoccupy our cities and make them into places where people want to come and connect–and to proudly call home.

Kimber Lanning is the founder and executive director of Local First Arizona, a statewide non-proďŹ t organization that works to build a better Arizona. localďŹ rstaz. com Photos courtesy of Upward Projects, Postino, Cibo, Windsor & Churn

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he alarm goes off, you throw off the covers and put on your leopard print robe, slip into your fuzzy, pink piggy slippers, head for the kitchen to grab a cup of coffee, and then down the hall to your computer to log in. Total commute time to work–10 minutes.

BENEFITS FOR BUSINESSES A growing number of businesses are implementing telecommuting, or teleworking, policies as a way to save money, gain and keep qualified employees, and lessen their carbon footprint. Global Workplace Analytics reported over 3 million teleworkers in the United States in 2011, up 4.1 percent from 2010.

Telecommuting is cost-saving to businesses. Companies that allow their employees to work remotely save money on utilities, office space and supplies, and report increased employee productivity. On average, teleworking employees put in more work hours than office workers—without a daily commute, they can log in earlier and work later, and they avoid the daily interruptions of the office environment.

That flexibility inherent in telecommuting is desirable to workers, and translates to job satisfaction and improved motivation to work. Avoiding the stress of rush hour traffic, and saving money on expenses like gas, transportation, and business attire are great incentives for employees. Additionally, reducing travel time to and from work allows for more quality time with family–creating a healthier work-life balance, and improved work production.

Telecommuting brings in a larger employee pool as well–by removing the constraints of location, employers can look outside their physical geographic work area to find qualified workers.

Businesses and employees aren’t the only ones benefitting from telecommuting–the environment benefits too.

Telecommuting cuts down on the carbon footprint of each business and individual by removing vehicles from the road, effectively lowering vehicle emissions and reducing traffic and pollution.

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CONVINCING YOUR BOSS But what if your employer isn’t quite convinced that telecommuting is a good idea? Start with the basics when pitching to your boss.

• EXPLAIN WHAT’S IN IT FOR THEM: Offer your boss substantial reasons for you to telecommute–increased time on task, better work production, fewer hours of lost work time because of a flexible work day, lower utility consumption, less waste of office supplies, and reduced use of office space.

• BUILD CONFIDENCE AND TRUST: Offer to use your own computer or phone line; suggest a trial run with performance indicators at the end of the time period; try part-time telecommuting one to three days per week to build confidence in the system and work out any kinks.

• DEFINE YOUR MOTIVATION AND BE READY TO PROMOTE YOURSELF AND YOUR ABILITIES: Give examples of your work ethic and what you will be able to accomplish for the company by telecommuting; be knowledgeable about the company’s practices and how your self-motivation as a teleworker will be a benefit to them; cite any other telecommuter experience you may have and promote your ability to be productive within the company with minimal supervision.

Not all jobs are appropriate for telecommuting, but it may be worth the time to do the research and investigate the possibility. A growing number of employers are turning to capable teleworkers and, if you are a self-starter and dependable employee, telecommuting may be an option.

Trying to convince your boss or company to allow you to telework may seem like a daunting task, but if you’re well-informed with the facts and benefits, you just may be working in your pajamas sooner than you think.

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Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Social Responsibility

COMPANIES GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY

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hether it’s donating time and materials, working with children and animals, or providing education and support– giving back to the community is a gift that keeps on giving. These companies have made community outreach a priority, and a part of their company culture.

Ken Edwins of Sonoran Ridge, a branch office of MetLife, has made community involvement a personal commitment. He has been involved in Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation, Race for the Cure and most recently, Fusion Foundation and Team Casey.

The Fusion Foundation raises money to put together bikes for donation to children. Providing bikes, helmets and riding instruction, the foundation gave away 300 bikes in 2012 to local and military families.

An avid bike rider, Edwins is putting together a team to ride in this year’s PF Chang Rock-n-Roll Marathon to raise money for Team Casey, an organization that raises money for children with cancer to provide books, games, and other items to bring joy to the children.

“Team Casey is a wonderful opportunity to give back and have an impact on children’s lives,” Edwins said.

Through Sonoran Ridge, staff, family and friends have gotten involved to impact the community. Edwins said that the emphasis for 2013 will be on a concentrated local effort, but they are also reaching out internationally to Butterfly Home in Nepal, which provides a safe place for children whose parents have been imprisoned. sonoran-ridge.com | Ken Edwins American Clay provides natural, non-toxic, environmentally friendly interior wall finishes as an alternative to paint, wallpaper, or other more common finishes. The company has been involved in community outreach projects since its inception in 2002 in New Mexico. American Clay products, which are free of chemicals and volatile organic compounds, are found in buildings at Arizona State University, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and numerous others around the country.

The Phoenix Dream Center is one of American Clay’s community outreach projects. The Center is a non-profit organization that “exists to serve homeless, low-income and struggling individuals and families by providing resources, opportunities and supportive services to help them realize their dream of living a self-sufficient life.” The facility was founded in 2006 and serves over 40,000 people each month. When the opportunity presented itself, American Clay was willing to give their talents to the worthy cause. americanclay.com | phxdreamcenter.org greenlivingaz.com 32 greenliving | February 2013

Sun Harvest Solar was founded

by Brandon Cheshire in 2009.

The company designs and installs solar systems throughout the state.

Sun Harvest’s community efforts have reached a large number of organizations including Greenpeace, the Sierra Club, National Defense Council, and the National Wildlife Federation. Locally, the company installed the solar system at Valle del Sol in Phoenix, a nonprofit organization that works with families and individuals to “meet their needs through behavior health, human services and leadership development programs.”

Future plans for community outreach and involvement include working with the City of Glendale to educate the public on saving energy and money, and green conservation issues.

Cheshire says his company has hired a Chief Sustainability Just because we’re on localcommunity doesn’t meanoutreach we Officer and will be focusing and can’t be with you when you’re national environmental education in 2013.(or“Sun Harvest is all about international). being a change for what we want to see in the world–about 40,000 fee-free ATM’s, 6,000 shared-branching altruism and transparency, education andlocations conservation, [and] and iPhone friendly... sustainability,” he said. sunharvest-us.com | valledelsol.com

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Pima Federal’s “Community Partnership” efforts have impacted community food banks, Pima Animal Care Center, Habitat for Humanity, and numerous other organizations.

Creating a sense of purpose, the community stewardship program allows employees to volunteer in the community during work hours, according to Beverly Armendariz, director of human resources, enabling employees to take on projects as their own.

Rob Elias, vice president of marketing, says plans for continued community involvement in 2013 include community giving, monetary donations to causes or organizations such as youth teams or tournaments, financial literacy education, and reaching out to schools through Junior Achievement.

Pima Federal won a Community Impact Award in 2012.

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f your goals this year include getting fit or losing weight, biking is an ideal choice that’s not just for athletes anymore.

Biking is a great way to lose weight, improve cardiovascular health, and gain muscle strength and endurance all in one sport.

Bicycling burns a lot of calories. Riding at a moderate speed, around 13-15 mph, you can burn upwards of 500 calories per hour–done daily that equals 3,500 calories, which is enough to lose one pound in a week! Bicycling is a high-reward workout.

Fully geared and single-geared bicycles (also called fixies), mountain bikes, road bikes, and cruisers–anyone from out-ofshape beginners to fitness fanatics can find a bike to suit his or her needs. Even the heaviest of riders can reap quick health benefits from riding, and without risk of joint injury. Cycling is a nonimpact exercise so your joints won’t take a beating from repetitive jarring or pounding. Getting started is as simple as getting on the bike and making a commitment to ride every day–just ask Jason Robert of Tempe.

ROBERT’S STORY In the summer of 2009, Robert was watching the Tour de France while vacationing at his in-laws’ house in Nova Scotia when he had his epiphany. “I couldn’t believe the fitness levels these guys had, some of them older than me,” he says. Robert was 36 years old and weighed 285 pounds the day of that race, and it was then that he decided he wanted to change.

“I decided by the time I turned 40 I wanted to be in shape and fit,” says Robert, and it all started the minute he arrived home.

Robert says he was so serious that he went straight from Sky Harbor International Airport, luggage and all, to REI to buy a bike.

Making the commitment to get up every morning at 4:30 to ride through the quiet Arizona State University Research Park before it was busy with morning traffic was challenging, he says, but worth it. The time and location gave him a safe place to ride while increasing his confidence and fitness level. Working out and fitness were new to him, says the much slimmed-down cyclist, who completed his first half-ironman last December. To date, he has completed the Tour de Scottsdale, Tour de Tucson, and many triathlons.

ESTABLISHING A ROUTINE Establishing a regular riding routine (or any fitness routine) is the first and most important step in slimming down and getting fitter.

Commit to riding at least an hour a day, and at least four days a week, to speed up your fitness level and weight loss, but aim for seven days a week to get the greatest caloric deficit. Cycling builds lean muscle tissue, which causes your body to burn calories at a higher rate, upping your basal metabolic rate (BMR), and allowing you to continue burning calories long after you’ve peeled off your jersey. Once you’ve established your regular cycling routine, up the ante on your caloric burn with interval training.

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Interval training speeds up the fat-burning process. One can accomplish this by alternating between bursts of highintensity speed, pedaling as fast as you can for about 30 seconds, followed by returning to your regular speed. If you do this during your regular hour ride on alternate days over a two-week period, your ability to burn fat increases by 36 percent, according to research in Journal of Applied Physiology.

In just those 30 seconds of full-throttle, all-out sprinting in your highest gear, you amp your body’s furnace. A study by Laval University found that sprinters who burned only half as many calories during a regular workout still lost more weight and burned more calories than those who worked out at longer, slower speeds.

Robert agrees. “High-intensity intervals a few times a week spike your metabolism, and we all live time-compressed lives, so make the most of your one-hour ride,” he says.

The important thing to remember is to ease into interval training. Build up your endurance, confidence and comfort if you are brand-new to fitness or cycling, then add in your 30-second sprints.

Proper nutrition is the last component for maximizing your fitness and weight loss. Think in terms of nutrition, not diet. Most fad diets will not provide the proper nutrition to maintain performance and sustained weight loss–any diet that isn’t balanced will fall short. “There’s plenty of disagreement about what to eat even among seasoned, successful athletes, coaches and sports nutritionists,” notes Selene Yeager, writer for Bicycling.com and cycling expert. One thing they all agree on, however, is the importance of eating real food. Eat food that is unprocessed and in its natural form. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and lean protein, and avoid unsaturated fat, and you will see results quickly.

Few exercises can beat bicycling for quick and effective weight loss. With its low-impact nature and the ability for all ages to join in, bicycling is a sport to consider.

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

SOURCES: “Ride Your Way Lean: The Ultimate Plan for Burning Fat and Getting Fit on a Bike” and “Every Woman’s Guide to Cycling: Everything You Need to Know, From Buying Your First Bike to Winning Your First Race” by Selene Yeager on bicycling.com; strava.com

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BigCat CONSERVATION

BY EDWARD RICCIUTI

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ven if you watch television sparingly, you’ve probably seen those polished World Wildlife Fund (WWF) spots warning that tigers may soon vanish from the wild and asking support for the campaign to save them. This dire picture of the tiger’s future is not fund-raising malarkey, but painfully true. By the most optimistic estimates, only 3,000 adult tigers—perhaps much fewer than that—still roam the Asian wilds. The tiger is the most endangered, by far, of the four so-called “roaring cats,” whose thunderous vocalizations are due mainly to vibrating folds in the wall of the larynx. Besides the tiger, the cats that roar are the lion and leopard in the Old World and, in the New World, the jaguar, which has made its presence known within Arizona’s borders.

JAGUAR Since 1996, jaguars from Mexico have been sighted repeatedly, although infrequently, in the borderlands of Arizona and New Mexico. There are likely between four and six males, according to the State Game and Fish Department. While people who want to help conservation efforts for big cats can contribute money to campaigns such as the WWF’s tiger effort, Arizonans have the opportunity to take direct and personal action to help jaguar conservation. Assuming, that is, they manage to see a jaguar.

Although the chances of seeing a jaguar are small, Game and Fish encourages people to report possible sightings by calling 1-800-352-0700. Reports will be followed up with site visits by wildlife officers and biologists, so take care to note location details, either by using a map or a GPS. Biologists look for evidence such as droppings and hair and, best of all, DNA that

can confirm a sighting. “Often a confirmed sighting of a rare species will generate an increase in public reports,” says Game and Fish. As recently as November 2012, cameras set up by Game and Fish and the University of Arizona photographed a jaguar in the Santa Rita Mountains near Tucson. Its spot patterns matched that of a male jaguar photographed the year before in the Whetstone Mountains, suggesting that the big cats travel between the Sky Island ranges.

Arizona jaguars are believed to come from the northernmost population center of the species, 140 miles south of the border in Sonora, Mexico. The jaguar population is declining but, with an estimated 15,000 individuals inhabiting a range from Sonora to Argentina, not nearly as imperiled as the tiger. Tigers are feeling the habitat pinch to a much greater degree, and those that remain are being slaughtered by poachers because tiger parts bring high prices for use in traditional Asian medicine. Conservation organizations and many interested countries have mounted a worldwide campaign to combat the decline of the striped cats by preserving habitat and combatting the illegal trade in parts.

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AFRICAN LION African lions, too, are beginning to suffer from the impact of a shrinking habitat. Not so many years ago, it was unusual not to see lions while spending any significant amount of time on the African savannah, but a few months ago, Duke University released a study stating that 75 percent of Africa’s savannahs and more than twothirds of its lion population had disappeared in the last half century.

The African lion population has dropped from 100,000 in 1960 to 32,000 today.

Lions once ranged Africa from one end to the other but now most inhabit eastern and southern parts of the continent. They also ranged Eurasia in historic times from Greece to India. Today, the only wild lions outside of Africa are a few hundred of the so-called “Asian” subspecies in the Gir Forest, a sanctuary in India’s Gujarat State. Curiously, it is not the tiger pictured on India’s Coat of Arms but four lions.

LEOPARD Leopards are the most adaptable big cat and are numerous, and even abundant, in many areas—some regional subspecies, however, are on the verge of extinction. The Amur leopard of far eastern Russia, China and Korea is down to fewer than 40 individuals, and the Arabian leopard is down to a couple of hundred. The range of the leopard, however, was immense, covering most of Africa, Asia, and the fringes of Europe. Today, it still is widespread in subsaharan Africa, parts of India and Southeast Asia, with pockets in Central Asia and the Middle East. Population estimates range from 50,000 to the hundreds of thousands.

Several regional subspecies of leopard are dwindling so, despite overall abundance, the leopard can be considered almost as threatened as the other roaring cats. All of them require protection from the illegal wildlife trade and, importantly, preservation of the habitat upon which their existence depends.

Ed Ricciuti is a journalist, author and naturalist who has covered wildlife and conservation issues worldwide.

Tiger, Jaguar, and Lion photos courtesy of Phoenix Zoo; Amur leopard photo by Craig Cullum at fl ickr.com/craigcullum

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Surf’s SUP Yoga

BY STEPHANIE LOUGH

Photo courtesy of Namaste SUP – Side Crane Pose: Parsva Bakasana

M

ove over, Bikram, there’s a new kind of yoga in town, and this one is a lot cooler. Literally.

The latest trend in yoga practice has been on the rise in coastal states over the past few years, but lately this aquatic craze has moved inland. So what is this great sensation sweeping the nation? Paddleboard yoga.

That’s right…doing yoga while floating on water.

While you may think the likelihood of you striking your best downward-facing dog on anything but solid land is about as good as you walking on water, you may be surprised how many similarities the two ancient forms of exercise—paddleboarding and yoga—have in common.

Stand up paddleboard yoga, or SUP yoga, as the seasoned call it, has super-charged the Zen, muscle-toning activity we all know and love, taking yoga to the next level by offering new challenges.

was all but non-existent in Arizona, and when the yoga enthusiast fell in love with the sport, she became a certified SUPCoreTM Master Trainer. Today, she owns Scottsdale-based Ultimate Paddleboard, an exercise studio devoted entirely to SUP. “It is a phenomenal balance and stability workout that allows you to really tune in to every system in your body, making the working not just about strength and conditioning, but also about flexibility and mobility,” Melde says. “In order to stand in poses on the ground, you must have great strength, yes, but…when you’re on top of a paddleboard on an unstable surface; this exponentially intensifies the activity, creating a significant neurological demand which increases the effect of the workout.”

For those looking to let go of their daily stress, clear their mind and connect with water, SUP yoga also intensifies the mental calmness for which yoga is praised.

ANCIENT ROOTS

SO YOU WANT TO START SUP

Paddleboarding has been a popular form of exercise for years, entering mainstream American culture in the early ’60s. Its roots can be traced back to ancient Polynesia, where it was used as a training exercise for surfing. The low-intensity, high-impact exercise promotes balance and posture by engaging the core—an essential muscle group for overall quality of mobility.

Aside from the physical benefits, paddleboarding has relaxing qualities stemming from the floating sensation and connecting with nature’s greatest element—water. Taking a break from crashing waves and enjoying calmer waters helped the ancient surfers unwind from what we can assume was stressful time.

Before you begin your SUP journey, you’ll need a few basic skills.

“You definitely need to know how to swim. Other than that, anyone can do it.” Melde said.

Melde recommends learning how to paddleboard first, and then start slow. She also suggests always working with a trained professional to help modify activities to achieve the best poses—even the Master Trainer works with an instructor during her workouts.

Her trainer is Lauren Peterson, also a certified SUPCoreTM Master Trainer and founder of Namaste SUP, an online community for SUP yoga teachers and students worldwide designed to help promote the practice within their communities. “[Our goal is] to grow and introduce stand up paddleboard yoga around the world,” Peterson said. “Don’t be afraid to try something new. All ages and all levels are welcome.”

Luckily for us land-locked Zonies, both Melde and Peterson offer training in-studio and on location. Classes are held at Canyon Lake, Saguaro Lake, Lake Pleasant, Bartlett Lake and the Carson/Westwood Aquatic Center in Mesa.

YOGA, REVAMPED SUP involves insane muscle control and balance, peace, serenity and six-pack abs. Adding the element of water to a yoga sequence increases the amount of balance needed to achieve each pose, amping up your workout and drastically improving control.

For experienced yogis, SUP yoga provides new challenges and milestones that they long ago mastered on land.

It was only two years ago that Richelle Melde started SUPCoreTM, a curriculum of signature paddleboard workouts that includes a variety of cross-training exercises. At the time, SUP greenlivingaz.com X greenliving | February 2013

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Book Review Book Review

BARNYARD CONFIDENTIAL WRITTEN BY VARIOUS AUTHORS EDITED BY MELINDA KEEFE REVIEW BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER

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here’s only ever been one place where your heart belongs. It’s the place where “traffic” is considered more than four cars on a dirt road. It’s where 9-to-5 hours are somebody’s idea of a joke, where you’re intimately familiar with animal body parts you never thought you’d be intimately familiar with, and where the “rat race” only happens in the granary, dang it.

Yep, your heart belongs in the country–and it always has.

So why not spend some reading time, and maybe go down memory lane, with the book “Barnyard Confidential” by various authors, and edited by Melinda Keefe.

Folks who live in the country are exceptionally fortunate– people come for a visit, go courting, and do a lot of porch sitting. There’s quilting, harvesting, and lots of fresh, homegrown meals on the table. For the mechanically minded, the country is a bounty of goodness–there are augers and branding irons, tractors and most likely a machinery graveyard. There are buildings in the country you’d probably never find anywhere else–a corn crib (a place to store corn), a mill out near a pond, and all kinds of varieties of sheds, hoppers, granaries, and outhouses.

The country is where you pick up after your animals, only to cast it all over the ground again. It’s a place where kids, dirt, and chores all go naturally together, and where a farmer or rancher must know “about 150” different trades and professions to run his spread right. It’s where baling twine and barbed wire are multipurpose tools. And it’s a place of miracles, as anyone who’s ever held a baby chick, watched a newborn colt, birthed a lamb, or seen a new mama cow can attest.

If you were from the country at one point in time in your life, or maybe you are considering a change to the country, flip through this book and you’ll find pictures that will either bring back memories or help you understand life on a farm.

You’ll also read stories from Michael Perry and his musing over his father’s sheep, Terry Chamberlain’s warning about country music, Ben Logan’s words on a farm kitchen, Patricia Penton Leimbach’s thoughts on junk, and E.B. White’s reasons why you shouldn’t procrastinate. Get this fun, light-reading little book. Don’t wait, because “Barnyard Confidential” really belongs on your bookshelf.

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Book Review

SNAP: MAKING THE MOST OF FIRST IMPRESSIONS, BODY LANGUAGE & CHARISMA WRITTEN BY PATTI WOOD REVIEW BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER

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ou’d give your left leg for this account. And everything looked favorable. When you called to set up the first meeting, you thought you had a good rapport with the prospect. You felt confident even, but then he seemed immovable and you didn’t know why. His arms were folded, his hands were hidden, and his face was more grimace than smile-something told you that this was not going well.

Author Patti Wood

So what could you have done to change this scenario? Start by reading “Snap: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language & Charisma” by Patti Wood.

Within seconds of meeting you, Mr. Prospect’s brain noted and calculated thousands of clues, subconsciously and otherwise.

He quickly made a snap impression that colored everything he thought of you. So was he right or wrong?

Nonverbal clues are up to 76 percent accurate, says Wood.

Your facial expression when you saw Mr. Prospect told him a lot, as did your voice, posture, mood, and organization. He immediately assessed your credibility (are you believable?); your likability (could he like you enough to do business with you?); your attractiveness (were you well-groomed?); and your power (were you confident or aggressive?). Whatever he decided, Wood says it could take up to six months of regular interaction for it to change.

So what can you do to help ensure meeting success? Lean gently toward Mr. Prospect, and keep your feet pointed at him. Keep your “body windows” open and your eyes focused (but don’t stare), and subtly match his movements. Don’t look grumpy, but don’t fake a smile either. Gesture, palms out, but not effusively. Put away your cell phone; in fact, say that you’re doing it because the meeting is important to you. Keep your body language upbeat by remembering that he’s catching cues from you. Listen to what’s said verbally and give signals that you’re doing so. Remember to end the meeting with a handshake, and that your follow-up–or lack thereof–also leaves a big impression.

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From the moment someone first sees you to the goodbye handshake, author Patti Wood leads you through everything you need to know to subtly and subconsciously influence a prospective client, boss, friend, or date.

Another thing that’s different about “Snap” is that it includes projects you can do to ensure your body is conveying the message you want. Wood encourages practice, so you don’t seem stilted while you’re putting your newfound instructions to use.

Overall, even if you’ve read other things on the topic, I think “Snap” is worth a look-see. For anyone who wants to put their best foot forward, this body language book can give you a leg up.

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These recycled totes from Aventura are made of recycled materials from juice pouches and handmade by a women-owned cooperative in the Philippines. These women started the business as a way to clean up their neighborhoods and improve the lives of their families. Today, their cooperative touches thousands of families in a network dedicated to recycling and re-purposing trash. $39 outdoorventureshayward.com aventuraclothing.com

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This sturdy wine caddy, handcrafted from recycled steel with recycled copper accents, holds a standard 750 ml bottle.

The bottle, which fits into the base, forms the figure’s neck and shoulders while the figure’s head, a separate piece, fits over the bottle top. $82 eco-artware.com

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What was once material to advertise the latest product or blockbuster movie is now being used to cover reclaimed chairs.

Doreen Catena found a way to keep billboard vinyl out of the landfill and use it to create modern upcycled stylish furniture.

For this design, Doreen uses sections of billboard with large graphic letters to cover the chairs. dordesignonline.com

8 Bamboo Keyboard and Mouse Impecca’s eco-friendly keyboard and mouse set, curated by eco life stylist Leslie Durso, is hand carved out of biodegradable bamboo.

The set is compatible with both Windows and Mac and comes in neutral or brown. $98 anthropologie.com

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He’s Green She’s Green John Burkhart

Jennifer Burkhart

Watch out, Betty Crocker–this couple is putting their baked good cravings to the test.

Will the chai spice, lemon or vanilla be the favorite? Bake on…

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Arrowhead Mills Organic Vanilla Cake Mix

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Sans Sucre Sugar-free Classic Blondie Brownie Mix

HE SAID These cupcakes came out dense and rubbery like little hockey pucks. The chai fl avoring was good–strong hits of cardamom and ginger in there–but the spongy consistency ruined any chance of me liking this mix.

SHE SAID You don’t have to fl y to India for this exotic treat. It tasted exactly like the tea, but in a dense, moist cake. They would be delicious if they were a bit fl uffi er, but this super easy, vegan mix is still surprisingly tasty.

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HE SAID I actually liked these cupcakes, which is a big deal for me because I usually think lemon-fl avored stuff tastes like Pledge cleanser. Thankfully, that wasn’t the case. The lemon fl avor was mellow and quite nice, and, with the right frosting, I could possibly eat a couple of these.

SHE SAID Several of these cupcakes fell victim to my cravings. They had a bright, “just right” lemon fl avor, and spongy texture. A bit dry, but that may have been “baker error.” I would defi nitely buy it again, and top with strawberry frosting!

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HE SAID Holy awesome cupcakes, Batman! These vanilla cupcakes were moist and light with a wonderful vanilla fl avor that’s the perfect base for any fl avor frosting.

SHE SAID Before the “boring” vanilla alarm goes off in your head, run this mix by your taste buds. These cupcakes were sweet, fl uffy, moist, and very fl avorful. Top with whipped cream frosting and you’ve got anything BUT boring.

He gave it:

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HE SAID We tried these cupcakes without frosting, which was good because it allowed us to get an accurate taste test, but bad because I could only imagine how amazing they could be.

These had a very subdued chocolate fl avor, but add some silky chocolate frosting and they would be truly devilish.

SHE SAID These are a dark-chocolate lover’s dream! They weren’t very sweet, but oh so chocolaty. The texture was perfectly fl uffy and moist, and when topped with sweet whipped cream, (drool) you’d never know they were gluten-free.

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HE SAID Wow, if Sans Sucre’s sugar-free cake is this sweet, I’d hate to try their sugar cake. The fl avor was good but you’d need to have a major sweet tooth to be able to eat more than one bite.

SHE SAID No sugar? Could’ve fooled me! These tasted like overly sweetened butterscotch-maple pancakes. Not like a brownie at all, actually.

They might be enjoyable if your serving size is the size of a postage stamp.

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TUNA TARTARE TUNA MARINADE INGREDIENTS YIELDS 2 TBSP. 1 tbsp. soy sauce

1/2 tbsp. Sriracha 1/2 tbsp. sesame oil

SERVES 4 AVOCADO MIX INGREDIENTS YIELDS 3/4 CUP 1 ea. avocado 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. wasabi powder 1/2 ea. lime, fresh juice 1 1/2 tsp. cold water 1 tbsp. mayonnaise PONZU SAUCE INGREDIENTS YIELDS 1 1/3 CUP 10 oz. rice wine (Mirin) 1 tsp. red pepper fl ake 4 oz. soy sauce 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, grated 1 ea. lemon, fresh juice TUNA TARTARE INGREDIENTS YIELDS 4 PORTIONS 6 oz. tuna, small dice 4 tsp. green onions, sliced 2 tbsp. tuna marinade 2 tsp. sesame seeds, toasted pinch kosher salt 2 tbsp. sour cream 3/4 cup avocado mix 1/2 oz. pickled ginger 4 oz. wontons, fried, crushed 4 oz. ponzo sauce

PEA PESTO CROSTINI

PREPARATION 1. Combine wasabi powder and cold water to make a wasabi paste.

2. Halve avocados, remove pit, and 1/2” dice while still in the skin, using a butter knife.

3. Using a spoon, scoop out diced avocado into a mixing bowl.

4. Add wasabi paste, mayonnaise, lime juice and salt to avocados and gently fold with a rubber spatula until incorporated.

5. In a medium saucepan, bring Mirin to a boil, and reduce by half.

6. Remove from heat, and allow to cool to room temperature.

7. Once cooled, whisk in soy, lemon juice, grated ginger and red pepper fl akes.

8. Combine soy, sesame oil and Sriracha in a small mixing bowl.

9. To plate, toss tuna with marinade and kosher salt. Mix well.

10. Place a 2” ring mold (optional) into center of desired bowl, and put 1/4 of avocado mixture in, leveling out with a spoon.

11. Top avocado with 1/4 of crushed wontons, leveling them off as well.

12. Finish tower with 1/4 of the marinated tuna, and level with a spoon.

13. Remove ring mold and top with ¼ of the sour cream and pickled ginger.

14. Spoon ponzu around the tuna stack and fi nish with green onions & sesame seeds.

15. Repeat 3 more times.

Recipe courtesy of Jagger Griffi n of Ocean Prime, Phoenix

SERVES 2 TO 4 PEA PESTO INGREDIENTS 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas, defrosted 1 garlic clove 1/4 cup grated Parmesan 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning 1/4 cup olive oil

PREPARATION FOR PEA PESTO 1. Pulse together the peas, garlic, Parmesan, 1 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. of pepper in a food processor.

2. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until well combined, about 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

4. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.

CROSTINI INGREDIENTS 8 (1/2–inch think) slices whole-grain baguette bread preferably day-old *See Chef’s Note Olive oil spray 8 cherry tomatoes, halved or 1 small tomato, diced

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PREPARATION FOR CROSTINI 1. Preheat a stovetop griddle or grill pan on medium-high heat.

2. Spray both sides of the sliced bread with olive oil and grill until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Transfer the bread to a clean surface and spread 1 to 2 tbsp. of the prepared pesto on each slice.

4. Top with tomato halves and serve. *Chef’s Note: If you don’t have day-old bread on hand, you can dry out fresh bread by putting the slices in a preheated 300 degree F oven until slightly crisp, about 5 minutes.

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ROCK SHRIMP CEVICHE SERVES 2

CEVICHE INGREDIENTS 1 quart diced 5x5 tomatoes 1 quart diced cucumbers 1/4 cup diced Serrano chiles 1 cup diced red onion 1/2 cup lime juice 1 cup tomato water (blended tomato scraps and strain) 1/3 cup fi nely chopped cilantro Mix ingredients together in a bowl, salt to taste.

ROCK SHRIMP INGREDIENTS 5 lbs cleaned and chopped rock shrimp 1 quart lime juice

CILANTRO JALAPEÑO EDAMAME HUMMUS SERVES 4 to 6

INGREDIENTS 32 oz (or 4 cups) frozen shelled edamame 1/2 cup (2 handfuls) cilantro 1 jalapeño, seeded, chopped 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 tsp fresh garlic, minced 1/2 cup cold fi ltered water 1/2 cup grapeseed oil 1-1/2 tsp sea salt 1-1/2 tsp pepper

Marinate shrimp and lime juice for 30 minutes.

Add shrimp to the ceviche, garnish with shaved mango and serve with fresh tortilla chips.

Recipe courtesy of Kelly’s at Southbridge | Scottsdale

PREPARATION Boil edamame for 20 minutes and let cool. Puree edamame and all remaining ingredients until VERY smooth. Serve.

Recipe courtesy of The Herb Box | Southbridge & DC Ranch on Market Street | Scottsdale

ROASTED BEET SALAD SERVES 2

BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS 2 cups balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup honey 2 cups extra virgin olive oil BEET SALAD INGREDIENTS 1 each medium red and yellow beet 1/4 cup spring mix blend or lettuce of choice Maytag or Point Reyes Blue Cheese crumbles to taste Cherry or grape tomatoes, halved for garnish PREPARATION: For dressing: combine vinegar and honey; slowly stir in oil to emulsify.

For beet salad: coat beets in olive oil and place in aluminum foil-covered pan. Roast at 350 degrees for about an hour or until fork-tender. Allow the beets to cool and then use a paper towel or clean dishtowel to rub the skin off the beets. Slice the beets and place on top of salad mixture. Sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles and drizzle with dressing to taste. Garnish the plate with tomato halves.

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QUICK BITE RECIPES INGREDIENTS 1 lb fi llets of tilapia (or shrimp, grouper, or any meaty type fi sh), cut into chunks 1 (10 oz) package tortillas 3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced

PREPARATION 1. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Set grate 4 inches from the heat.

2. Grill fi sh pieces until easily fl aked with a fork, turning once, about 9 minutes. Assemble tacos by placing fi sh pieces in the center of tortillas with desired amounts of tomatoes, cilantro, and cabbage, drizzle with Terrapin Ridge Farms Spicy Chipotle Sauce and garnish with lime wedges.

TILAPIA TACOS INGREDIENTS 8 ea. fl our tortillas, cut into triangles and fried, or your favorite tortilla chips 1 lb. scallops (Bay scallops) 4 ea. limes, juiced 1 tbsp. lemon zest, minced ½ red onion, small dice 2 ea. scallions, minced 1 ea. Serrano chili, minced

1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 each small head cabbage, cored and shredded 2 limes, cut in wedges ½ cup Terrapin Ridge Farms Spicy Chipotle Sauce

Recipe and photo courtesy of Terrapin Ridge Farms | terrapinridge.com

½ bunch cilantro, minced Pinch cumin 2 ea. Roma tomatoes, small dice 2 tbsp. pineapple juice 1 ea. celery rib, brunoise Salt and white pepper, to taste

BAY SCALLOP CEVICHE

SERVES 8

PREPARATION 1. Combine all ingredients and adjust seasoning to taste.

2. Let stand for at least ½ hour, but no more than 4 hours.

3. Serve immediately on tortilla chips.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Chef Josh Hebert | Posh Restaurant | Scottsdale

CURRIED GINGER CHICKEN WINGS SERVES 4 WINGS INGREDIENTS 1 1/3 cups plain yogurt 1 cup chopped onion ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 4 large garlic cloves, crushed 4 tsp ground cumin 4 tsp curry powder 1 ¼ tsp ground ginger 2 lbs chicken wings PREPARATION 1. Combine fi rst 7 ingredients in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

2. Set aside ½ cup marinade, turning to coat well. Cover with plastic, refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Transfer chicken to baking sheet. Season with salt.

4. Bake until tender and crusty, turning and basting with reserved marinade, about 1 hour.

EASY TZATZIKI DIPPING SAUCE (OPTIONAL) 2 (7-ounce) containers Greek yogurt 1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled and seeded ¼ cup sour cream 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tbsp fresh dill, minced 1 ½ tsp garlic, minced 2 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper PREPARATION 1. Place the yogurt in a medium bowl.

2. Grate the cucumber on a box grater and squeeze the grated cucumber with your hand to remove some of the liquid.

3. Add it to the yogurt along with the sour cream, lemon juice, vinegar, dill, garlic, salt and pepper and stir.

Recipe and photo provided by T. Cook’s Lounge at Royal Palms | Phoenix

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