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Pleasures, I have been reflecting on the many wonderful summers I’ve spent in places as diverse as my former home on Miami’s Biscayne Bay, my grandparents’ farm near Austin and my current hometown of North Dallas. The common thread that runs through them all, as weathermen proclaim, is, “Stay out of the heat!”

I’ve always loved morning and evening walks, when the sun is less intense and nature comes alive. My favorite memories include hanging out near water. It might be on the beach by the Atlantic Ocean, anchored off Grand Pappy Point, in Lake Texoma, moseying along the St. John’s River in a small boat, or tubing the Gruene River through San Marcos. I look forward to meeting up with you this summer as we cool off in Joe Pool Lake, Lake Texoma and Hurricane Harbor.

Summer brings food favorites, too, like sweet seasonal fruits, iced teas and lemonade and my daily dose of frozen yogurt (current haunts include Yogurtland and Yogurt Zone).

Chef Renée Loux’s simply mouth-watering “Outdoor Entertaining” recipes, on page 32, are perfect for backyard gatherings of family and friends, as well as more exotic picnic adventures.

Reading these pages brings extra delight this month as we see and recall all the different ways we can ritualistically amp up our summer pleasure-meter with special fun factors. Beginning on page 16, Natural Awakenings publishers from around the country join in sharing ways they are inspired to reconnect with their child-heart that will surely spark your own variations on the theme. What a magical time summer is for everyone; how we adore moving at a bit slower pace while making memories that last a lifetime.

Get started on your enjoyment of simple summer pleasures by checking out what’s happening in our News Briefs and Calendar pages. You’ll find goodies like Dale Chihuly’s fantastical outdoor art glass exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum, regenerating yoga retreats and a Fair Park Fourth of July concert, complete with fireworks. However you celebrate the Fourth of July—parades, cookouts, light displays, boat races, fishing, swimming, camping or reading in a tree-shaded hammock or beach chair under a colorful umbrella—allow yourself many moments to relax and simply enjoy life.

In other words, do what made you happiest as a child and still brings you joy; it will contribute to a good life and your best health. Wouldn’t it be great if we could maintain a summer state of mine all year long?

Blessings,

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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6 newsbriefs 9 healthbriefs 10 globalbriefs 12 ecotip 14 community

spotlight 19 greenliving 22 naturalpet 25 healingways 12 28 wisewords 29 34 calendarofevents

8 2012 GREENEST VEHICLE

MITSUBISHI iMIEV TOPS THE LIST

16 SIMPLE SUMMER PLEASURES

Sweet, Easy, Perfect

by Claire O’Neil

19 URBAN WALKABOUT

Traveling Afoot Sustains a Sense of Community

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20 WALKING ON THE WILD SIDE

Advice from Dallas 36 ongoing ofevents Walkability Expert

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25 NATURAL SUMMER SKIN CARE

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Trader Joe’s is on the Move

Cooper Fitness Center Renovation Gives Dallas the Ultimate Experience

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Cooper Fitness Center 1982 Dr. Cooper and Roger Staubach

$6.5 million renovation to the Cooper Fitness Center in Dallas by Cooper Aerobics will help Dallas-area residents “Get Cooperized,” by making good health a habit. The facility will remain open throughout the renovation, with completion expected in March 2013.

Open for 40 years and previously rebuilt in 1982, the new facility will expand to 54,000 square feet and include a new main entrance, cycle studio, two mind/ body studios for yoga and Pilates, men’s, women’s and family locker rooms, a retail

boutique and a new restaurant. The facility also offers cardio and strength equipment, a three-lane indoor track, a basketball court, a heated 25-yard, sixlane pool and a full day spa. The entire building will offer free high-speed Wi-Fi to members.

“My father changed the face of fitness, and today we are revolutionizing the industry again with a significant renovation,” says CEO of Cooper Aerobics Enterprises Tyler Cooper, M.D. “Cooper Fitness Center is going to be in the best shape of its life.”

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he unique, healthy grocery store chain, Trader Joe’s, is expanding rapidly in the DFW area, with foods and beverages from the basic to the exotic, including many organic choices.

With new stores in Ft. Worth and in the Woodlands, in Houston, Trader Joe’s will next open a store in Plano in September, on lower Greenville Avenue, in Dallas, in early 2013 and in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of Dallas in 2014.

The 12,500-square-foot Fort Worth store is located at 2701 South Hulen Street, and features a festive décor, blending Trader Joe’s traditional cedar-covered walls, Hawaiian-inspired elements and local flair, including art that celebrates the neighborhood. Hand-painted murals pay homage to the historic Chisholm Trail, TCU, Trinity Park and the Fort Worth skyline.

For more information, call 817-922-9107 or visit TraderJoes.com.

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Awakening Journeys Debuts Travel Adventures of Self-Discovery

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raveling to new destinations and learning about different cultures ignites the imagination and engages the senses in exotic ways, encouraging a fresh understanding of our place in the world and our connection with others. With the recent creation of Awakening Journeys, friends and readers of Natural Awakenings Dallas Metroplex edition can enjoy several opportunities for self-discovery and adventure, beginning in fall 2012.

Travel excursions to Peru and China, offered in a special 10-day tour format, will be the first destinations available. Sheryl Miller, a traveler from St. Petersburg, Florida, who recently toured China says, “This is a fabulous journey—an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. China will fill up your senses and expand your heart.”

Likewise, visitors to Peru’s many historic sites, such as Machu Picchu and the Inca ruins surrounding Lake Titicaca, speak of remarkable vistas and extraordinary memories.

Travelers with Awakening Journeys will find themselves immersed in the varied cultures and traditions of each destination country. These one-of-a-kind trips are intended to inspire and enrich participants through purposeful travel, camaraderie and diverse activities.

Local group rates are available, and local nonprofit organizations can participate and use the trip as a fundraiser. For groups and local fundraisers contact Bernice Butler at 972-992-8815 for details. For more information and trip itineraries or to register for an Awakening Journey, visit AwakeningJourneys.net. See ad, page 11.

Dale Chihuly Exhibit at Dallas Arboretum

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he dramatic glass sculptures and installations of legendary artist Dale Chihuly will continue to bring bold colors and imagination to the award-winning Dallas Arboretum through November 5. With monumental designs inspired by nature, Chihuly’s work can be seen in more than 200 museums, gardens and other venues around the world, This exhibition in the 66-acre garden is being shown for the first time in our five-state region.

During the day, the Arboretum offers educational materials, programs and classes for children and adults. Chihuly Nights showcases illuminated sculptures and various dining options three nights a week, with extended garden hours until 10 p.m. Chihuly fans are viewing the works both day and night.

Admission is $15. Location: 8525 Garland Rd., Dallas. For more information, call 214-515-6500 or visit DallasArboretum.org.

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Electric Car Tops Greenest Vehicle List

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utomakers are providing American consumers with a huge array of gas-saving vehicles and technologies to choose from in 2012. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) comprehensive environmental rankings show how the different models stack up.

The Greenest list saw the Mitsubishi i-MIEV battery electric vehicle claiming the top spot from the Honda Civic Natural Gas, which has held on to first place for eight years in a row. Making its

2012 debut on the American market, the i-MIEV earns a score of 58, the highest Green Score awarded since the rank-

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ings began in 1998. With a combined city and highway fuel economy of 112 miles per gallon equivalent, the i-MIEV outpaces all other vehicles currently sold in United States. “Even taking into account the emissions generated from the electricity used to power the i-MIEV, it still handily outscores other vehicles on the market today,” says ACEEE lead vehicle analyst Shruti Vaidyanathan.

The Honda Civic Natural Gas, despite its improved fuel economy this year, appears in second place, tied with the Nissan Leaf. Rounding out the top six are the Toyota Prius, the Honda Insight and the Smart ForTwo. This year, hybrids dominate the Greenest list, occupying half of all spots.

“It’s increasingly obvious that automakers are fully invested in providing consumers with the widest possible array of vehicle choices. Earning a spot on the Greenest list is proving to be a real challenge for automakers, given the variety of vehicle technologies on the market and the proliferation of highly efficient conventional vehicles. Just using the latest technology does not guarantee a top spot,” says Vaidyanathan.

Vehicles are analyzed on the basis of a Green Score, a singular measure that incorporates unhealthy tailpipe emissions, fuel consumption and emissions of gases that contribute to climate change. This year, a number of updates were made to the Green Book methodology to more accurately estimate vehicles’ environmental impacts. These include improved emissions estimates for the vehicle manufacturing process, changes reflecting current natural gas extraction practices and consideration of upcoming shifts in the generation mix for the electricity used to power electric cars.

Source: GreenerCars.org.

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healthbriefs Wondrous Watermelon

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n a hot summer day, a cool, juicy slice of watermelon offers enticing refreshment.

The treat offers surprising health benefits, too—it may help keep weight off and arteries clear, according to a recent study involving mice with high cholesterol by University of Kentucky researchers.

One group sipped watermelon juice; the control group, water. After eight weeks, the mice that imbibed the juice had a lower body weight due to a decrease in fat mass; lean muscle mass was unaffected. These same mice also experienced reduced atherosclerotic lesions—associated with hardening of the arteries—and lower concentrations of cholesterol in their blood.

“This pilot study has found… interesting health benefits in the mouse model of atherosclerosis,” says lead investigator Dr. Sibu Saha, a cardiothoracic surgeon.

“Our ultimate goal is to identify bioactive compounds that would improve human health.”

To Stay Sharp, Keep Moving

Eat Fiber for Health and Longevity

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ow c o n s u m e r s h ave a n o t h e r convincing argument to add more fiber to their diet. According to a National Cancer Institute study at the National Institutes of Health, which followed patients over a nine-year period, scientists associated the intake of fiber (about 30 grams per day) with a reduced risk of death from any cause, including cardiovascular, infectious and respiratory diseases.

Source: Archives of Internal Medicine

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erobic exercise not only gets the heart pumping, it is also good for brain health.

According to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, aerobic workouts can reduce the risk of dementia and slow its progression if it starts, because they deliver oxygen to the brain and generate nutritional factors that improve brain functioning. Exercise also facilitates neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

Cancer Prevention in a Spice

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his year, an estimated 52,610 people (38,380 men and 14,230 women) will develop cancer in the head and neck, leading to an estimated 11,500 deaths (or just under 22 percent), according to statistics adapted from the American Cancer Society’s publication, Cancer Facts & Figures 2012. New hope may lie in an ancient spice.

A pilot study conducted at the University of California-Los Angeles Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has shown that eating curcumin, the main component in the spice turmeric, works to suppress a cell-signaling pathway that spurs the growth of malignancies in the head and neck. Further, curcumin reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines (naturally occurring regulatory proteins) within saliva.

Turmeric is widely used in South Asian and Middle Eastern cooking (curry, for example), and has been long valued for its anti-inflammatory properties. In India, women have used it for centuries as an anti-aging agent rubbed into the skin, as a poultice to promote wound healing and as a treatment for menstrual cramps.

The Lowdown on Low Iron

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ow levels of iron in the blood not only cause fatigue, but also may be linked to more serious health risks, including dangerous blood clots. Iron deficiency is widespread, and thought to affect at least 1 billion people worldwide, mostly women. Alleviating such deficiencies is a preventive measure.

Source: Imperial College, London

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Shine On

White Roofs Cool Local & Global Warming Some things are easy. A new study from researchers at NASA and New York’s Columbia University has concluded that painting a city’s roofs white or another light color could reduce the local ambient temperature by 5 percent or more during hot summer months. This negates the phenomenon scientists refer to as the “urban heat island effect”, in which the dark jungles of asphalt, metal and concrete turn cities into heat reservoirs, soaking up the warmth of the sun instead of reflecting solar radiation back into the atmosphere.

In New York City, it was discovered that a white-surfaced roof was 43 percent cooler than its black counterpart. The city passed a law in 2007 to reduce its greenhouse emissions by 30 percent by 2030; increasing the city’s albedo (the amount of reflected solar radiation) by brightening its surfaces is one of the quickest, cheapest and most effective ways to achieve significant reductions.

After announcing a plan to alter roofs atop the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal buildings in the summer of 2010, Energy Secretary Steven Chu said, “Cool roofs are one of the quickest and lowest-cost ways we can reduce our global carbon emissions and begin the hard work of slowing climate change.”

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Expanding Problem

Cities Growing Like Weeds Worldwide Expanding cities around the globe, especially in fast-growing countries like China, India and Brazil, are putting the world under increasing environmental stress, according to experts at a climate conference, Planet Under Pressure, in London, reports Reuters. The additional 1.5 million square kilometers of space they expect to be occupied by 2030 will mean growing greenhouse gas emissions and resource demand. The United Nations foresees global population rising from 7 billion to 9 billion people by 2050, adding roughly a million people each week.

Farsighted urban planners want to improve how cities are planned, developed and run. “Everything being brought into the city from outside—food, water, products and energy—needs to be sourced sustainably,” observes Sybil Seitzinger, executive director of the International Geosphere-Biosphere Program at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Utility meters and sensors that monitor power generation network capacities and electricity supply and demand can help conserve energy. Builders can also target more efficient land use, better building standards and policies to promote public transportation instead of vehicle use. More urban areas need to follow the example of cities like Vancouver, in Canada, which obtains 90 percent of its energy from renewable sources such as wind, solar and tidal energies, and has developed a 100-year sustainability plan.

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ecotip Perfect Pools

Practical Options for Chlorine-Free Swimming

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by Renee K. Coates The isolated tropical oasis of Hana, Maui, in Hawaii, is the source of inspiration for Renee K. Coates, whose art captures its essence with rich, saturated colors, lush foliage and Gauguinesque scenes of island life. Coates has received national acclaim for her artistic achievements, including the National Alliance for Excellence Award and Hawaii’s Sterling Scholar Award in visual arts.

Coates discovered her flair for creativity as a youngster, “coloring on the walls and getting into trouble,” she recalls. Her parents soon supported the fledgling artist’s efforts, though; Coates fashioned a line of jewelry at 12 and created notecards and prints during high school. She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology, in Manhattan, and received a bachelor’s degree in fine arts.

Coates currently divides her time between studios in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, and Hana. “The unparalleled light and vibrant color found in the islands contributes greatly to my artistic vision,” she advises. “I love to travel, gathering new inspirations, but no matter where I am, I carry Hana’s beauty with me.”

Swimming in an ocean, river or lake dramatically differs from manmade pools in obvious ways, but also one that water lovers may not dwell on. In the typical, chlorine-laced environment of most public and private pools, major emphasis is placed on killing germs quickly and cheaply; possible side effects to skin, hair and lungs from exposure to a toxic chemical are assumed.

Nevertheless, safe and refreshing options are available.

Saltwater pools use sodium chloride in a naturally occurring cycle to keep it clean. Chlorine is present as a byproduct of the off-gassing of the salt, but much less so than in a conventionally chlorinated pool.

An ionizer not only keeps water sanitized, it makes the water feel silky smooth to the touch, using copper and sometimes silver ions to maintain cleanliness. No salt and little or no chlorine are used.

An oxidation system is a chemical-free way to keep pools disinfected using ultraviolet light or electricity; it requires a generator.

Production of ultrasonic waves pulsed through the water are the key to sonic cleaning; such a device destroys algae at a cellular level.

Creating a totally natural ecosystem pool employs plants to form a breathable bottom more akin to a lake. MotherEarthNews.com (which offers building instructions) notes, “It can be constructed for as little as $2,000 if you do it yourself, while conventional pools can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Natural swimming pools require no harmful chemicals, are fairly low-tech and once established, call for only a modicum of management. You won’t have to drain the pool each autumn. Except for topping it off now and then, you’ll fill the pool only once.”

Source: Care2.com/greenliving

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Mow, Mow, Mow Your Lawn…

Or Mow Less, Sustainably

by Paul Tukey For some, mowing is the bane of summer; a choking, chugging chore to abhor. For others, it’s an artistic expression—the chance to maintain and admire a property’s carefully crafted aesthetic look while logging some laps around the lawn. Whether we enjoy it or prefer leaving the task to someone else, several considerations can make the experience less laborious, less polluting and even lighter on the budget as fuel prices rise.

Start high and stay high. Resist the temptation to mow the family lawn to resemble a closely shaved golf green.

Far better results are achieved by adjusting the machine’s blade to the top setting and leaving it there until after Labor Day. Taller grass in the spring shades the surface of the soil, so that crabgrass and other weed seeds can’t sprout as much.

High levels in the summer conserve moisture and encourage deep root growth, so that the lawn becomes more drought-tolerant.

The fastest way to harm a lawn is by mowing too low—less than three inches for most grass species. Exceptions are Bermuda grass or seashore paspalum in the South, or bent grass in the North, all of which do best when mowed at one to two inches high.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that a single hour of operating a new gas-powered lawn mower emits the same volume of volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides as 11 new cars, each driven for one hour.

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Fertilize naturally. Organic fertilizers derived from plant or animal byproducts work with the soil’s biology to feed the lawn slowly and evenly. Leave the grass clippings on the lawn, which quickly biodegrade to provide more free, natural lawn food.

The natural approach to nourishing a lawn requires less frequent mowing and makes it more adaptable to long dry spells. Synthetic chemical fertilizers, which are formulated to stimulate a lot of growth quickly, are designed to demand more mowing and watering.

Get grass off of gas. If a lawn is a third of an acre (15,000 square feet) or less, consider this: Today’s “push” or motorless mowers are not our grandfathers’ heavy wood and steel models. Manufactured from high-grade plastics, lightweight metals and precision blades that rarely need sharpening, the modern mowers cut grass cleanly and are a breeze to use. They are the healthiest choice for people, lawn and planet. For larger acreage, new models powered by propane burn cleaner than gasoline-run engines.

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Moving Heaven and Earth

Dr. Stephanie Golder and Mindy Fritz, Dallas Brain Changers

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t Dallas Brain Changers, clients experience the benefits a major scientific breakthrough that has helped change many lives. At the same time, the technology is tempered by the Christian viewpoint of a dedicated group of women passionate about helping clients improve their spiritual, emotional and physical health.

Treating people suffering from disorders such as depression, anxiety, migraines and ADHD using neurofeedback accompanied by Christian counDr. Stephanie Golder Mindy Fritz seling, owners Dr. Stephanie Golder and Neurotherapist Mindy Fritz are committed to a unique form of health since successfully treated hundreds and healing through their practice. of children and adults suffering from

After Fritz, who was a therapist for physical and psychological symptoms.

20 years and a neurotherapist for five,

After 20 years in education, Golder lost her husband in 1997 to a brain completed her doctorate in Christian tumor, she became very interested in counseling and met Fritz, who admits brain function and disease, leading that she always believed the missing her to the study and practice of neurocomponent in neurofeedback techtherapy. Fritz has nique was the integration of counseling throughout the treatment. “When we shared our hearts and passion for helping others with one another, we realized that bringing our skills and talents together had the potential to make an astounding impact in people’s lives, physically, emotionally and spiritually,” Golder says.

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Golder’s youngest daughter suffered from seizures, chronic nerve pain, severe migraines and a brain injury caused by a medication years earlier.

After completing treatment at Dallas Brain Changers, her mother says she is not only medication-free, but also healthier and more active than ever before.

Both Golder and Fritz enjoy the rewards of being a part of their patients’ recovery. “Seeing our clients strive for and achieve goals toward increased health in body, mind and spirit is all the reward we need. When our clients finally break through the barriers that have been holding them back, we celebrate with them,” says Golder.

Dallas Brain Changers provides their clients with specific treatments, manageable goals and education to help them adapt to healthier lifestyles.

They work closely with clients to address the physiological reasons for their symptoms through neurofeedback, while addressing unhealthy thoughts and behaviors through Christian counseling. “Watching as our clients learn new and healthier ways of interacting in family, work, school and social settings is an incredible joy,” says Fritz.

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SIMPLE SUMMER PLEASURES

Sweet, Easy, Perfect

by Claire O’Neil

Summer ever beckons with the freedom of possibilities that long sunny days foster. It’s a perfect time to cultivate the art of treating ourselves to simple pleasures.

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hy? Author Neil Pasricha observes, “I like to stop and remember sometimes that we’ll never be as young as we are right now.

We only get 100 years or so to enjoy interior design, books, buffets and radio waves, clean sheets and good movie seats, bakery air, rain hair, bubble wrap and illegal naps.”

The Toronto-based creator of the international bestseller, The Book of Awesome: Snow Days, Bakery Air, Finding Money in Your Pocket, and Other Simple, Brilliant Things, is on such a roll that he keeps adding to the list at 1000AwesomeThings.com.

All it takes to travel this pleasurable path is a little attitude adjustment and awareness, agrees Victoria Moran, author

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of Creating a Charmed Life. She suggests we continually ask, “What simple thing can I do today that will make it an amazing day?”

What follows is not exactly a bucket list, but more like a summer “sand pail”, sparked by Natural Awakenings publishers and contributors around the country.

Taking cues from summers past and present, they are happy to offer a springboard to enjoyment.

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renewing that “in the moment” feeling for ourselves.

“I love hanging out with 3-yearolds,” says Pasricha, “because they’re still seeing the world for the first time. Every moment is right now.”

If you’re having trouble reaching your inner child, “Think of how you were when you were 10 years old,” suggests Joy Behar, comedian and co-host of The View. “What did you like to do then?” Sometimes revisiting a childhood pleasure or two can provide the missing link to fresh summer fun. Here are some likely candidates.

Retro sweets. “Every time I heard the tinkling bell of the ice cream truck, I would run out on bare feet for a treat, stubbing my big toe more times than I want to remember,” recalls Las Vegas Publisher Mary Ruetten of childhood summers in Southern California. Today, fresh fruit does the trick for her.

A dip in the ol’ swimming hole.

Reid Boyer, who publishes in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, observes, “Anyone that has experienced high summer heat knows the relief of a good, cool swimming hole. I still remember when my 4-year-old son and I packed up the pickup truck, drove to the community beach at the local lake and set up our picnic lunch, beach chairs and toys. We must have jumped off the end of that pier 100 times each, doing silly jumps and egging each other on to top the last pratfall. We laughed until our bellies hurt.”

Bike riding and kite flying. “My all-time favorite summertime treat is bike riding,” says Tina Woods, Natural Awakenings’ New York City publisher.

“Being free and blowing in the wind is sheer exuberance. Flying a kite feels like that too, and anytime I pass a kite off to someone else a huge smile breaks out across their face. It’s beautiful to see!”

Horseback riding. Amy Hass, a longtime publisher in West Michigan, notes, “My fondest summer pastime as a girl was spending every daylight hour with my horse. I would get to the barn early in the morning when there was still dew on the ground and spend all day cleaning up the stalls and barn, grooming my horse and then taking her out on country trails or maybe along the train tracks, or else practicing in the ring for our next show. She loved cooling off by

going for a swim in Lake Michigan.”

Superheroics. Why not, asks Natural Awakenings contributor Bill Van Arsdale, of Naples, Florida, who recalls a favorite summer adventure on Cape Cod. “We would tie long beach towels around our necks that reached our ankles, rear back and run as fast as we could through the scrub grass and moss to the edge, where the hard surface broke off into a plunging dune that met the Atlantic shore. For a brief moment, yelling ‘Superman,’ capes flapping, arms and legs flailing, we all became our hero, before landing in a delightful steep skid of clay, pebbles and coarse glacial sand.”

Indulging the Senses

The sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures of summer are easy to discover and recreate. They can be as simple as making the most of…

Tai chi at dawn. For Atlanta Publisher Larissa Stewart, taking her Tai chi or yoga practice outside—by a lake or stream—is a great way to start her day. “In the early morning, there is often a cool mist rising from the earth that feels so delicate on your skin and refreshing to breathe. Everything is at peace around you accompanied by the quiet twitter of birds as they awake with the morning sun.”

Red wine at sunset. Jeff Browne, who publishes in New Mexico, loves getting out on a Vespa and scootering around by himself into the sunset. “Other

times, I like to sit with friends on the portal (a New Mexican porch) and have a relaxing and feel-good therapeutic discussion, maybe accompanied by a glass of wine.”

Dining alfresco. “On summer evenings,” says Northern California Publisher Jaime Mitchell, “my loved ones and I take every opportunity to indulge in outdoor meals, complete with citronella candles and cool, crisp salads featuring our state’s fresh summer fruits. Strawberries, peaches and nectarines become staples in my diet during warm months.”

Classic clambake. As a youth, South Jersey publisher Don Moore spent summer vacations on Cape Cod, where, “Days spent by the water’s edge annually culminated in a classic neighborhood New England clambake.”

Constructing the rock-lined pit and stoking the fire took all day, remembers Moore. “Layers of potatoes, lobster, mussels, corn and clams were laid between rockweed. After we covered the pit with a wet tarp and buried it under sand, mouthwatering aromas would begin to escape into the breezy evening air.”

He adds, “I always felt close to nature when sitting on the beach listening to the crashing waves, while filling my hungry belly from a plate brimming with the ocean’s bounty.”

Stargazing… on land. Graphic Designer Steve Hagewood, of Bonita Springs, Florida, grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, where he began a lifelong

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fascination with the night sky. “Pop bought a pair of high-powered military binoculars at an army surplus sale after the big war; I had a smaller pair from Sears Roebuck & Co. We would wrangle in good spirits over who got which pair and how long each of us could hold onto them amid the stillness of the cool, night air filled with the sweet fragrances of honeysuckle and moonflowers,” he remembers.

… and on water. Peggy Malecki, Natural Awakenings’ Chicago publisher, loves the starry view from a friend’s sailboat on Lake Michigan. On one notable trip in a race across the lake, “In the wee

hours of the midnight watch, the entire Milky Way galaxy stretched directly over the top of the boat as we caught small zephyrs off Traverse Bay,” she says.

“Watching the Perseid meteor shower, we counted shooting stars and watched for satellites crawling through the night sky.”

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allotting an hour a day to dabble in a hobby, to paint, to plot or to throw pots.

It can feel like taking a little vacation every day.

“Some days are shaped by summer pleasures, others are redeemed by them,” concludes Breathnach in Simple Pleasures. Making time for such simple joys nurtures an ongoing summer vacation state of mind.

Claire O’Neil is a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO.

Just Do It for Fun Here are more ideas for simple pleasures to get summer juices flowing, from Natural Awakenings publishers and staff around the country.

Picture perfect. I’d like to spend a month this summer at my friend’s house and set up my camera on a tripod near her bird feeders.

She welcomes flocks of red and yellow finches, cardinals, blue jays and woodpeckers, all of which are fun to photograph. Plus, her flower gardens are awesome. Summer, here I come! ~ Linda Sechrist, writer and editor, Nashville, Tennessee

Day at the beach. If there’s sun in the skies, you can safely bet that I’m sitting on my oceanside beach chair (which includes a beverage cup and foot rest) soaking up the rays, protected by natural sunscreen.

With our house just three doors from paradise, we take advantage of it all summer long. ~ Julia Lopez-Motherway, publisher, Long Island, New York

Instant comfort. The neighborhood hangout spot when I was a kid was the garden of the only childless couple in our neighborhood. Many times we trekked home with gift bags full of ripe produce, a memory that surfaces every time I smell a freshly picked tomato. ~ Maisie Raftery, publisher, Boston, Massachusetts

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Urban Walkabout Traveling Afoot Sustains a Sense of Community

by Meredith Montgomery

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hile traveling abroad, Dan Burden fell in love with some cities, but was unable to pinpoint why. “Then I realized that they were just like American cities, except they were designed the time-honored way, for people, and just accommodating their cars, not the other way around,” he says.

Imagine a busy, people-filled scene in Austin, Texas, Fairbanks, Alaska, or New York City, in contrast to an empty street in a sprawling, suburban neighborhood, with many garages, but few sidewalks and community parks. As co-founder of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute (WalkLive. org), headquartered in Port Townsend, Washington, Burden has spent the last 20 years imagining and fostering walkability by shifting the design focus of cities from cars to people. He believes a community qualifies as walkable when walking around in it is a natural activity.

Healthy, Economical, Sustainable Walkable towns are designed for universal use, catering to pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, bus riders and shopkeepers of all ages. Sidewalks provide benches, shade and other amenities to

make walking feasible and enjoyable.

Streets are designed to keep speeds low, with on-street parking, medians, trees and an absence of one-way roads that flush traffic in and out during rush hour. Walking and biking trails are well connected. Where cul-de-sacs fracture street layouts, trail links reconnect neighborhoods.

A walkable destination also includes an intact town center with a compact layout of mixed-income housing near businesses and schools.

A library, post office, shops and restaurants enhance the central mix. Accessible public spaces, plus parks, provide gathering spots and meeting places.

Walkable features provide multiple benefits. Environmentally, they encourage smart property development.

Rehabbed historic buildings become the place to live, work and play. Older, non-historic structures are replaced with compact, mixed-use buildings for street-level businesses with residential apartments above. Without a need for massive parking lots and multiple driveways, town centers instead invest in green spaces and walkways.

While decreasing fossil fuel use by driving less, citizens simultaneously benefit in improved personal health as increased physical activity becomes a natural part of everyday life. According

to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the average resident of a walkable neighborhood weighs six to 10 pounds less than one from a sprawling neighborhood.

Improvements to increase walkability make economic sense; a valued, and thus valuable, investment, especially when municipal budgets are tight. “Municipalities simply can’t afford to build the massive-scale roads we need to keep traffic moving if we force everyone into their car all the time,” observes Burden.

Research by CEOs for Cities that analyzed data from 94,000 real estate transactions found that higher walkability scores were directly linked to higher home values in 13 of the 15 metro areas; homes that scored above average on walkability are worth $4,000 to $34,000 more than similar, but less walkable, homes.

Superior Quality of Life For Fairhope, Alabama, resident Daphne Dvorak, walking is a necessity.

Since being diagnosed with macular degeneration two years ago, Dvorak hasn’t been able to drive.

“It’s a good thing I love walking,” she smiles. “I walk everywhere.” At 87 years young, her daily routine includes walking for coffee at 5:30 a.m. before walking to work at a downtown bank and later, to the post office. She also walks to visit friends at a nearby retirement community, to church on Sundays and to the grocery store. Despite her inability to read street signs, Dvorak exclaims, “I’m amazed at everything I see when I walk. It’s surprising how much enjoyment you can get out of everything around you.”

Oakland, California resident Benjamin McGriff is grateful for the expanded sense of home afforded by walkable city life. He remarks, “The line between your autonomous life in your physical residence and shared, day-to-day experiences within a community becomes blurred.”

This heightened sense of connection to one’s neighborhood is inversely captured in Sightline Institute’s Cascadia Scorecard, which tracks seven

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Walking on the Wild Side

by Patrick Kennedy

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he congressional district of two-thirds of a million people that includes Dallas holds the very dubious distinction of being most dangerous in the country for pedestrians. It’s so bad that perhaps walkers should start wearing helmets. Transportation for America’s recent report, Dangerous by Design, tallied pedestrian deaths in the country from 2001 through 2010. District TX-30, which comprises central Dallas and sections of South and West Dallas, yielded 289 fatalities.

The first priority of public officials ought to be public safety. But instead, our infrastructure planning, funding, and design seems to be disconnected from city building. The effort to move cars quickly is paramount because it is seen as linked to economic development. It may be that 20th-century infrastructure is a burden on qualitative growth towards better cities and safer communities.

The federal government requires each community across the country to put together a Thoroughfare Plan that prioritizes funds for larger roads and creates an incentive for cities to put more roads

into larger classification hierarchies. As roads get bigger, faster and more dangerous, the flipside of that equation is that it stretches the real estate tax base to the breaking point of its ability to maintain those same roads.

Cities are shaped by the primary transportation technology of the day.

It’s always a painful economic period when they go through a structural and technological phase shift. The Internet is merging the parallel geographies of digital and physical cities and empowering citizens to choose the most appropriate route and mode of transportation for their needs, provided the infrastructure is available for that choice. We’re not there yet, but if and when we do, we’ll have more economical, equitable and sustainable cities. And they’ll be a whole lot safer, too.

Patrick Kennedy is a partner and urban planner at Space Between Design Studio. He blogs about walkability issues at WalkableDFW.com.

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The best benefits of walkable communities are less tangible and more intuited. Whether it’s the stimulating energy of a bustling big-city street corner or the tranquility of quiet spots with tree-shaded public benches, walkable communities enjoy a character and quality that draws people in and grounds them in a satisfying sense of place.

“It’s why you often find people from such places celebrating and defending their particular enclave,” says McGriff, “as if the idea of that place is a part of their family. In a sense, it is.”

Meredith Montgomery is the publisher of Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin, AL (Healthy LivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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nce again, everything’s bigger in Texas. Covering more than 18,000 acres, the Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport is the third largest in the world in land mass and the ninth busiest in passenger volume. It’s also pretty important to the North Texas economy and lucky for us, has embraced sustainability as a top priority.

Airport administrators see sustainability as a way to protect the environment, support its neighbors, increase business development and take the steps today to ensure tomorrow’s success. Initiatives focus on reducing air emissions, using improved methods and building standards to conserve energy, pollution prevention, source reduction and waste minimization. Here are some highlights of the progress the airport has made.

Water

The airport uses high-efficiency water fixtures in terminal restrooms that save an average of 5.5 million gallons of water per month, qualifying them as a recognized U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense Promotional Partner. It is preparing to receive reclaimed water from the Village Creek Water Treatment Plant that will be used for irrigation, reducing potable water consumption.

Energy

Thirty percent of the airport’s purchased electricity comes from renewable wind energy. For the second year, EPA has accepted the airport membership into the Green Power Leadership Club, where it has established itself as a leader.

The airport’s energy management team has saved more than 12 million kWh of electricity and 240,000 MMBtu of gas energy by optimizing performance in existing facilities. The engineering building sports a rooftop photovoltaic ar-

ray made up of 693 solar panels that can produce up to 200,000 kWh of renewable electricity every year.

The airport has a large fleet of buses and light-duty vehicles, and most are powered by compressed natural gas or other alternative fuels, eliminating 557 tons of nitrous oxide emissions, a precursor to ozone formation, from the atmosphere.

Waste Reduction

Airport recycling programs diverted more than 13,000 tons of material from local landfills last year, from paper and cardboard to electronics and used cooking oil.

Green Design

DFW Fire Station 6, complete with rooftop solar thermal collectors, opened in September 2011, and its innovative design and features are the result of a successful collaboration between several airport stakeholders.

Sixty percent of the site is landscaped

with drought-tolerant, native species plants and vegetation, while ultra lowflow plumbing fixtures reduce indoor water usage by 20 to 30 percent.

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The airport has hosted its own Earth Day events the past several years for employees and local schoolchildren, to educate them about the importance of environmental stewardship.

A much-anticipated DFW Airport Dart light rail station is planned to open in December 2013 and will serve as the terminus of the Orange Line and the DART Cotton Belt rail lines, bringing sustainable mass transit to the airport in a big, big, way.

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Indicators of Ear Trouble Contact a holistic or integrative veterinarian to identify the source of the problem and devise a course of action to prevent a possible infection from escalating if a pet is demonstrating one or more symptoms: scratching the ears with their paws or rubbing them along the carpet or furniture; an offensive odor emanating from the ears; dirty appearance of ears— visible brown, black or yellow debris in the ear canal; red, inflamed ears; or whimpering, crying or withdrawing when the pet’s ear is gently touched.

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Primary Causes & Treatment Options During a routine appointment for an ear infection, a veterinarian may inspect the ear canal with an otoscope for inflammation and will collect a swab of debris to identify the source of the problem.

Sometimes there are multiple culprits; it is fairly common for both yeast and bacteria to be present.

Bacteria and yeast infections tend to be more common in dogs, because of their anatomy. Hair grows in the ears of many dogs; when combined with floppy or drooping earflaps, a dark, moist environment is created in which bacteria and yeast can flourish. Breeds with this tendency include cocker spaniels, basset hounds, schnauzers and poodles.

A very common cause of ear infections is skin allergies, and treatment can be more challenging than handling a comparatively simple bacterial or fungal infection. While humans may exhibit a runny nose or itchy eyes from an allergic reaction, a cat or dog commonly reveals its skin allergies by inflammation in the ears. Factors may be food-related or environmental or both.

Identifying an animal’s allergies is a priority; often, a simple change in diet can solve the problem. Especially for

pets with chronic ear infections, avoid the discomfort of repeated infections by requesting a professional diagnostic allergy test to identify possible environmental and food allergens. Such testing may involve three separate methods: a blood test for sensitivity to either food or environmental sources; intradermal exposure to environmental allergens (pricking the skin with a small source of allergen to see the reaction); or trials eliminating possible food or regional environmental allergens. As a last resort, some pets may also benefit from allergy injections as part of immunotherapy to desensitize them to specific allergic reactions.

Once the source of an infection has been identified, appropriate steps will be recommended.

If bacteria or yeast is the issue, topical treatment may include both a medicated ear cleanser and an ointment.

Medicine will vary from antibiotic to antifungal or antiparasitic, depending on the diagnosis, or be a broad-spectrum medication. Often, when owners begin to see an improvement, they stop the medication prematurely, as applications are typically not a pleasant task. It is important to continue to treat the pet’s ears as any prescription indicates. Upon completion, the veterinarian will likely want to recheck the ears to confirm success.

With certain severe ear infections, additional steps may still be necessary, including oral antibiotics or, if the pet continues to experience discomfort, an anti-inflammatory pain reliever. Traumeel Pure Ear Drops is a homeopathic anti-inflammatory that provides temporary relief for ear discomfort and minor ear inflammation.

Zymox Otic Enzymatic Solution can be used to treat acute or chronic ear inflammation caused by either bacterial or yeast conditions. If a pet’s ear infection is not treated early and properly, it can, on rare occasions, lead to more severe problems that require surgical intervention.

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Lightweight denim is a good choice.

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Carolina’s Duke University and the Xienta Institute for Skin Research, in Pennsylvania, shows that vitamins C and E can protect skin against free radical damage and also reduce the chances of sunburn. Potent antioxidant herbs such as green tea (Camellia sinensis) are also proving effective, according to research from the University of Alabama.

Chemical-Free Sunscreens Look for sunscreens that contain either zinc oxide or titanium dioxide and are free of cancer-causing parabens. These are a few of the more natural products on the market:

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“Limited sun exposure will increase vitamin D production, known to reduce the risk of many internal cancers, while also reducing the risk of osteoporosis.”

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ownwinders at Risk, the clean air group associated with the long battle over burning hazardous waste in the Midlothian cement plants and a recent successful campaign to close the Exide lead smelter, in Frisco, does not limit its focus to getting things stopped.

They like to get things going, too.

Their handiwork also includes air-conditioned rides on the McKinney Avenue Trolley, Fort Worth ISD hybrid delivery trucks and solar power projects in South Dallas. The persistence of founding member Sue Pope, a Midlothian rancher, deserves a lot of credit, and now Downwinders at Risk has become the trustee of the largest private clean air fund in Texas history.

It all started with a simple act of common sense. In 1999, Holcim Cement’s Midlothian plant—one of three in the town—sought a permit amendment that would double production by adding a second kiln, while promising to cut overall air pollution in half. Pope was skeptical of the claim because the plant wasn’t adding any new pollution controls. It made sense that doubling production could create a lot more pollution. Also, she and her husband lived so close to the plant that their foundation shook from the limestone mining in the company’s quarry.

By then, Pope was already a 10year veteran of trying to reduce cement plant pollution in her hometown. Despite assurances by the company and regulatory agencies, she had a hunch and applied for a contested case hearing to subject Holcim’s permit to an administrative review. She was turned

down, because after all, the agencies said, the plant was going to reduce air pollution.

Instead, the kiln came on line, production doubled, and so did the pollution. Because of her hearing request, Pope and Downwinders now had the leverage to demand change.

But instead of pursuing a lawsuit or seeking record

fines, she and the group entered into negotiations with Holcim and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to write the most successful industrial “good neighbor” agreement that Texas had ever seen.

Monitoring was increased around the plant and new pollution controls were added. Holcim paid for an independent scientist to make unannounced inspections on behalf of Downwinders at Risk and the company set aside $2.3 million for the financing of new smog-reducing projects in the DFW area. At the insistence of the Downwinders board, this became the Sue Pope Fund for Pollution Reduction.

Besides the unique way it was established, the Pope Fund is different for another reason. It’s the only clean air grant-making process in DFW that actually lets local residents decide how to spend the money. The Downwinders board is in charge of selecting which projects to fund, and although it often consults technical experts, Pope Fund

grant evaluations are all driven by people that breathe the air in North Texas.

Since 2007, the fund has made grants for a variety of clean air projects around North Texas, including energy conservation measures in the Jubilee Park development, near Fair Park; photovoltaic solar panels for a South Dallas neighborhood looking to sell its excess renewable energy over the grid; hybrid delivery trucks for the Forth Worth Independent School District; subsidized lawnmower exchanges in Dallas and Plano that allow residents to trade in their dirty gas-powered lawnmowers for deep discounts on new electric-powered models; air conditioning on the McKinney Avenue Trolley to boost ridership during ozone season; the region’s first hybrid school bus, in Midlothian; supporting green landscaping start-ups with less polluting equipment; enforcement crackdown on fake inspection stickers for clunkers; and energy-efficient lighting at the Child Development Center, in Ft. Worth.

Downwinders at Risk Director Jim Schermbeck says that the Pope Fund is a perfect example of the group’s do-ityourself approach to getting cleaner air in DFW, as well as furthering its goals of increasing the power of local citizens to affect their own clean air fate.

“We’re not just about complaining.

We’re about fixing, too. Sue’s stubbornness allowed us to win historic concessions from industry that increased the ability of everyday citizens to be more involved in cleaning up their air. That’s the Downwinders approach.”

For more information, visit DownwindersAtRisk.org. See ad on page 22.

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The Truth about GMOs

Plant Pathologist Don Huber Reveals the Risks

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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t least 70 percent of processed foods in supermarkets contain genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, mainly from corn, soy, canola, sugar beets and cottonseed oil.

Yet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not require GMO food labeling, despite overwhelming consumer support for their “right to know.”

Genetic engineering goes beyond traditional plant breeding because it allows scientists to cross species barriers and insert a gene from one organism into another that would not normally occur. Examples include inserting bacterial DNA into a plant to effect traits such as pest or herbicide resistance.

Plant Pathologist and Purdue University Professor Emeritus Don Huber, Ph.D., speaks out internationally about the

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We are told we need GMOs to “feed the world,” but will GMOs provide affordable food for the masses, as Monsanto ads tell us?

There is nothing in the GMO process that has added any new yield potential to any crop. All of the yield increases achieved in the past 15 years have been through traditional breeding programs.

When Professor Karen McAfee, an economist at Yale University, analyzed the GMO claim, she found that the only entity that benefited was the biotechnology industry (Geoforum report). Nutritional quality has suffered, food safety has been compromised by the toxic entities

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involved in the genetic engineering process and farmers’ production costs have increased significantly, while quality and harvested yield potential have decreased.

What we see in practice are failed promises.

What is the risk and potential harm to people and the planet due to GMOs? There are two serious risk factors involved in current genetically engineered plants. The first is an increase in plant, animal and human diseases plus pests associated with GMO crops, reported by sources as diverse as the European Journal of Agronomy, Earth Open Source and the University of Leipzig, in Germany. The second is abusive use of the chemical products that the herbicide-tolerant GMOs have been developed to tolerate; supporting studies include research published in the European Journal of Agronomy and the Fluid Fertilizer Foundation’s Forum.

For example, glyphosate in many weed killer formulations is used excessively both on Roundup-ready crops and as a single chemical for general weed control. This has resulted in super weeds, super pathogens, compromised natural biological controls and devastated components of the soil biology responsible for nutrient availability and function.

Recent research from institutions around the world, including the UK’s King’s College and Leipzig University, is now showing a link between GMO crops and/or the products they produce or tolerate and increased incidence of mutations, chronic fatigue syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, allergies, birth defects, cancer, reproductive failure and other health effects. It is a heavy price for society to pay for a massive experiment.

Scientists also are seeing hazardous levels of some of the products excessively used to grow GMO crops accumulating in the Earth’s soil, water and air. The biodegrading process of those substances often takes much longer than anticipated, and damage to

non-target crops, plants and organisms is becoming a serious concern (Plant and Soil and Geoderma).

Scientists also are finding that such ‘foreign’ genes in the environment are quite promiscuous and can persist, perhaps indefinitely, in soil, intestinal or plant environments with unknown health consequences (Reproductive Toxicology, Aquaculture Research and Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry).

Several countries have banned importing crops grown in any field where one of five corn hybrids were previously grown, for instance, because soil microbes have picked up the GMO genes from decomposing plant residues and can transmit the genes to future crops—resulting in the toxic product possibly being present in the later crop. No one knows how to remove the GMO foreign genes once they are introduced.

Looking to the future, should we be concerned by chemical companies’ lobbying for approval of the next leap in GMOs, to 2,4-D resistant crops?

Like glyphosate tolerance, 2,4-D resistance is based on flawed science and a failure to understand that agriculture is the management of a delicately interrelated ecological system, comprised of the plant and its various environments (biological, chemical and physical), rather than the selection of ‘silver bullets’. Adding 2,4-D tolerance introduces another foreign and potentially toxic protein in the plant and an additional toxic chemical applied directly to food and animal feed. Food safety, nutritional quality and potential yield will all be compromised in the process.

Do you see any benefits from this technology?

The GMO technology could be a powerful tool when we gain enough understanding to use it properly and effectively. We are a long way from gaining that essential understanding. The current rush to commercialize it and widespread implementation of the associated hazardous and ineffective products currently

on the market may well be a major deterrent to future use of the technology when it is properly understood.

What can people do to avoid GMOs and protect their health?

Buy organic foods, preferably from known local growers, and stay alert to the issue to take needed grassroots actions. Future historians may well remark not about how many pounds of pesticide we did or didn’t apply, but how willing we were to sacrifice our children and jeopardize future generations for the massive flawed experiment of genetic engineering only to benefit the bottom line of a commercial enterprise.

There is nothing in the GMO process that has added any new yield potential to any crop. All of the yield increases achieved in the past 15 years have been through traditional breeding programs.

Petition the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today to require labeling of GMO foods at JustLabelIt.org.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “Food Sleuth,” is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at kopn.org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). Hear her interview with Don Huber at Tinyurl. com/foodsleuth.

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ybrid gas/electric vehicles are great, but everybody knows that all-electric cars are the only way to permanently wean America from the gas pump. That’s going to require a lot of juice. To this end, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is continuing its corporate support of electric vehicle travel with high-powered rapid charging eVgo Freedom Station sites at four of its restaurants located around the DFW area.

NRG Energy, Inc., recently completed the installations at Cracker Barrel stores in Burleson, Arlington, DeSoto and Mesquite. The new charging stations, available around the clock for eVgo network subscribers, are a significant part of NRG plan to boost their Texas network and provide more charging options and range confidence for electric vehicle (EV) owners.

“Cracker Barrel’s proximity to interstate highways adds a reassuring layer of confidence and convenience for EV drivers,” says Cracker Barrel president and CEO, Sandra B. Cochran. “Participating in NRG’s eVgo network fits with our traditional efforts

to anticipate our guests’ needs and at with six in use now, and 50 in the the same time, allows us to contribute Houston area, with 11 already in in a meaningful way to national interests place. As the stations are installed, the regarding energy use.” company monitors usage and gathers

Each eVgo Freedom Station located information to strategically place subat a Cracker Barrel includes one DC Fast sequent stations to sustain and grow charger, capable of delivering 30 miles the network. of charge in 10 minutes, and one Level

“Cracker Barrel’s participation in 2 charger that delivers up to 25 miles of the NRG charging station project will range for every hour plugged in. With the create key links for EV drivers travelDC Fast charger, users will essentially be ing around and between eVgo cities able to fill up in about the same time it and will also generate important data takes to order and eat a meal. to help us develop a well-connected

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Station Locations Arlington ad anxiety, much the way Watson Ro h 1251 Nort early cell phone users Burleson worried about running Freeway 13301 South out of power,” added Cochran. “Cell phone DeSoto 35E Interstate users now easily keep 1421 North their phones charged Mesquite at a high level throughh Galloway 5304 Nort out the day, and as the Avenue number of EV charging stations increases, more EV drivers will be able to keep their cars infrastructure,” says Arun Banskota, charged at a high level, too,” she says. president of NRG Energy EV Services.

NRG plans to install a total of 70 “Cracker Barrel’s interstate locations Freedom Station sites in the DFW area, are a natural fit for eVgo Freedom Station sites and offer everything travelers need in one stop.”

Monthly subscription plans include affordable options for home and mobile charging at several levels. Other NRG other retail businesses include Reliant Energy and Green Mountain Energy Company. With investments in solar, wind and nuclear power, as well as EV infrastructure, NRG says it is working to help America’s transition to a clean energy economy.

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Tasty Ways to Savor Summer Grilled Black Bean Quinoa Patty

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING Backyard & Picnic Party Foods

by Renée Loux

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ummer is the high season for outdoor gatherings to celebrate warm weather and make the most of evening’s lingering natural light. When it comes to outdoor entertaining, simple is generally better. Backyard cookouts and picnic takeouts call for tasty fare, light foods and nothing too fancy or fussy.

In most parts of the country, summer brings a bounty of just-picked produce, and the fresher it is, the fewer the steps required to make delicious dishes. By keeping just a few staples on hand—cold-pressed olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh herbs and lemons, a good sea salt and freshly ground pepper— the cook will always be prepared to put together a delectable, trouble-free spread. Options run from grilled goodies to marinated and tossed salads that give the hosts time to enjoy their company.

Complete the treat by serving skewers of fresh, ripe, cut fruit for dessert—an easy, healthy and welcome alternative to rich and complicated or store-bought sweets.

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lights and use natural wax votive candles placed in empty jam and jelly jars to protect them from the wind. To ward off mosquitoes and generally keep bugs at bay, encircle the patio, deck or park picnic area with citronella candles or incense. Fire pits always make an outdoor gathering feel more special. A mesmerizing center of attention, they also warm up the evening as the temperature drops.

To keep serving and cleanup easy, use eco-friendly disposables. Look for plates made from recycled content or bagasse (derived from sugar cane fiber), cutlery sourced from biodegradable, plant-based plastic and recycledpaper napkins. Give guests instant access to a nearby compost bin, garbage can and recycling bin, or designated carry-away bags.

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These flavorful patties are a hearty and complete source of protein, a popular, plant-based option for traditional burgers. Ground flaxseed mixed with water works to bind the ingredients together in place of eggs. When grilling, be careful to flip them gently, so that patties stay together; they’re equally delicious cooked in a skillet on the stove. Serve on a whole-grain pita and load on the toppings. For a gluten-free alternative, use ground tortilla chips instead of breadcrumbs.

Yields 6 to 8 burgers 1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed, drained and spread out to dry for 20 minutes; divide into two equal parts 2 Tbsp Vegenaise 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp garlic powder ¼ to ½ tsp crushed red pepper (optional) 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed, mixed with 3 Tbsp water ½ cup cooked quinoa ½ cup breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips, as needed 1 /3 cup finely chopped red onion ¼ cup chopped cilantro Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Toppers Salsa Avocado slices Lettuce Sliced red onion Pickles 1. Drain and rinse black beans in a colander. Shake and let stand for a few minutes for excess liquid to drain.

Spread out on a clean, dry towel; blot dry with another clear, dry towel; and let stand to dry for 20 minutes. This can also be done in the oven—spread on a cookie sheet and dry at 300° F for 15 minutes.

2. In a food processor, place half of the beans, Vegenaise, cumin, oregano, garlic powder and crushed red pepper. Chop in pulses to create a coarse purée. Transfer to a medium bowl.

4. Form into 3- to 4-inch-circumference patties. If time allows, let chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours to firm and for flavors to develop.

5. On a grill preheated to mediumhigh and brushed with oil, cook patties until crisp and brown, turning once, 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Or heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until browned, turning once, 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Quinoa, Tomatoes and Herbs Grilling mushrooms brings out their savory flavor. Stuffed with protein-rich quinoa, this dish is satisfying enough to be served as an entrée.

Yields 6 servings 6 Portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp balsamic vinegar ½ tsp dried thyme Sea salt 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 scallions, chopped 1 large clove garlic, minced ¾ cup uncooked quinoa 1½ cups water 1 low-sodium vegetable bullion cube 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, diced into ½-inch pieces 2 Tbsp chopped herbs—basil, parsley and/or mint Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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3. In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseed and water. Let stand 5 minutes to thicken.

Mix into the black bean mixture and add remaining beans, quinoa, breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips, onion and cilantro. Mix until combined. If the mixture looks too wet to hold together, add more breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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1. Preheat grill to medium-high.

2. Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar and thyme. Brush cleaned mushrooms with mixture and sprinkle with salt. Let stand 20 to 30 minutes.

3. Grill on each side until grill marks appear, about 4 minutes per side. Or roast mushrooms under the broiler until juicy, about 10 minutes (optional).

4. In a skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat olive oil over medium heat, and sauté garlic and scallions with a pinch of salt and pepper just until fragrant, for about 1 minute. Add quinoa, water and bullion cube. Turn up heat, cover and bring to a boil. Stir once and reduce heat to low to simmer for 20 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

5. Fluff quinoa with a fork. Fold in tomatoes and herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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FRIDAY, JULY 13

MONDAY, JULY 2

Old-Fashioned Concert and Fireworks Picnic – July 2-4. 8:15-10pm. Time to break out the picnic basket and relax under the stars while the Fort Worth Symphony supplies the patriotic songs, stirring marches and military salutes. Andrés Franco, Conductor. All three shows end with one of the finest fireworks displays in the area. Adult ticket prices from $16-$48. FW Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Ft Worth. 817-871-7686.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4

Richardson’s Family Fourth Celebration – Breckinridge Park is a place to be on July 4th for a patriotic salute to our nation’s independence, complete with an amazing fireworks show synchronized with skylites, and a visit from Uncle Sam himself. There’s also a patriotic concert performed by the Richardson Community Band and activities for the family. Bring your picnic basket and enjoy the evening display. Breckinridge Park, 3555 Brand Rd, Richardson.

Fair Park Fourth – 4:30-10pm. Celebrate July 4th with festivities for all ages and watch fireworks from inside Dallas’ Cotton Bowl Stadium. The family event will feature a Dallas Wind Symphony patriotic performance, reduced admission to Fair Park’s museums from 4:30-7:30pm, dancing water shows at the Esplanade Fountain, carnival games and the fireworks show. Free. Fair Park, 1300 Robert B Cullum Blvd, Dallas. 214-421-9600. FairPark.org.

eliminate and when; a Kitchari (mung beans and rice) potluck at Michelle Andrie’s housed; daily check-in via e-mail. $25. Lotus Yoga Dallas, 6337 Prospect Ave, Dallas. Details, registration: 214-425-5343.

TUESDAY, JULY 10

Dallas Sierra Club Meeting – 7-8:30pm. Come at 6:30pm for snacks and fellowship and to wander among various issue booths to pick up information and talk with Sierra Club members and leaders. Program to include presentation on caring for trees in a drought. Free. Guadalupe Peak Rm, REI Dallas, 4515 Lyndon B Johnson Freeway, Dallas. 972-699-1687.

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THURSDAY, JULY 12

Kids Club: Adapt to Survive – 11am-12pm.

Kids will learn about adaptations that enable animals to live in diverse Texas ecosystems; explore which animals live in their neighborhood; and understand the adaptations that allow those animals to survive.

Various taxidermy specimens, skulls, shells and other objects will engage students in this program. Free.

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SATURDAY, JULY 7

Bicycling Basics – 2-3:30pm. Are you just getting into the sport of cycling and would like to learn the basics? Join experienced instructors for an informative session to learn about the types of bikes and gear needed along with an introduction to cycling safety and bike maintenance. Free. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. 972-490-5989. REI.com.

Beginners Meditation Workshop – 2-6pm. A workshop especially for those just starting meditation, those who want a refresher and those who are training to teach meditation. Learn sitting and walking meditation; mindful movement. Sliding scale donation. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. Brother ChiSing: 972-432-7871.

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Surya Namaskara: The Sun Salutation – 2:304:30pm. Come learn and practice the methods of Solar Vitalization and experience the invigoration and healing first hand. Topics will include Vinyasa, bandha, dristi, ujjayi, as well as several kriyas, pranayamas, and a guided meditation in relation to the sun. Appropriate for all levels of experience. $30/advance, $35/day of. Lotus Yoga Dallas, 6337 Prospect Ave, Dallas. 214-425-5343. YogaMike.info.

MONDAY, JULY 9

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Finish the class with a test ride to check your work.

Class lasts 2-3 hrs. $40/nonmembers, $30/members.

REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. 972-490-5989. Register: REI.com.

Artistic Encounter – 6:30-8:30pm. Inspired

by René Magritte’s charming pants painting and the narrative after which it was named, participants will take a journey through the Museum with guest artist Rebecca Carter, finding two or more works to bring together in absurd or poignant juxtaposition as a Photoshop collage. All welcome. Included in general admission, but registration required. Center for Creative Connections Art Studio, Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1311.

ABatson@DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

Lost Dallas – 8:30pm. Mark Doty, Historic Preservation Officer for Dallas and author of Lost Dallas, will present a sampling of buildings, neighborhoods and sites that have been lost and even forgotten since the city’s modest beginning in 1841. Drawing from a wide range of sources, Doty will profile iconic lost structures such as the Dr. Pepper headquarters, the Baker Hotel, and the Cotton Exchange. C3 Theater,

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Summer Music Concert: World Flutes & Cello – 8-9:30pm. Come in from the summer heat and enjoy the sounds of these beautiful instruments, world flutes and cello, performing music from the genres of world, Latin, classical and others. Lean back, cool off, and join us for an evening of music. $15-$25 suggested donation, $5-10/under 12. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

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White Rock Lake Cleanup – 8:15am. Walk and talk while enjoying birds and wildflowers and helping pick up trash and recyclables at the Sierra Club’s adopted section of White Rock Lake Park. Gloves, trash bags, etc., provided. Brunch afterwards. Meet at Love of the Lake office, NE corner of Garland Rd & Buckner Blvd. Leader, Carol Nash: 214-824-0244.

Repotting For Dummies – 9am-7pm. Keeping your houseplants happy by giving them plenty of room to grow will benefit the health of both you and your family. Rejuvenate interior plants by giving them room to spread their roots! Bring your own plants and pots to the Repotting Festival and skip the mess and guess work of doing it yourself. Complimentary potting soil, fertilizers and top dressing complete your project. Any Calloway’s or Cornelius Nursery.

Calloways.com.

Hot Weather Containers – 10:15am. Container gardening is the perfect solution for reviving a heat beaten landscape or patio garden. Choosing the right plants for the right sun exposure is key. Breathe life into your existing patio and landscape containers by replacing those weary Spring plants with fresh blooms and foliage. Learn which heat-loving flowers and shrubs will rejuvenate your home and garden and the best way to care for them in the Summer sun. Free. Any Calloway’s or Cornelius Nursery.

Calloways.com.

Chakra Journey with Kundalini Yoga – 2:304:15pm. The 7th or Crown Chakra brings us knowledge of the world around us and the world within us.

The chakra of spiritual awakening that begins with questioning the reason we are here and the purpose we were born, it is a tool for insight and peering into the future. Kundalini Yoga has practices, meditations and yoga to help you open and stretch your ability to use your inner sight. $35/advance, $40/ day of if space available. Preston Campbell Center, 17062 Preston Rd, Studio D, Dallas. 972-732-0206.

MoveStudio.com.

Evening View at the Dallas Zoo – 5:30-7:30pm. A new opportunity to photograph the animals during the magic hours right before sunset. Take advantage of the evening light and get memorable shots of the photogenic animals in ZooNorth. You’ll receive a map indicating where these animals are located. Preregistration encouraged; on-site registration begins at 5pm. $30/advance, $40/day of. 650 S R L, Thornton Fwy, Dallas. 469-554-7423. DallasZoo.com.

MONDAY, JULY 16

Yogiños Wellness Camp – July 16-20. Yogiños (youth yoga) instructors weave stories from works of art, music and the 8 limbs of yoga. Youth learn how to take yoga off the mat and into the world with certified

Yogiños instructors. Participants will discover the history and practice of yoga; fun, healthy recipes for snacks; their own artistic creations based on works of art; how to help the environment in creative ways.

Ages 4-6 $200/weekly, 9am-12pm; $150/members.

Ages 7-12 $300/weekly, 9am-3pm; $200/members.

Crow Collection of Art, 2010 Flora St, Dallas. 214979-6435. Register: Education@CrowCollection.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 17

Kayaking Basics – 7-8:30pm. Kayaking is a fast growing outdoor activity. Before you go on the water, learn the basics. This class will cover equipment, apparel, trip planning and transportation. You’ll still need on-water instruction, but it’s a good start. Free.

REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. 972-490-5989. REI.com.

Biennial and his most recent work, 5000 Feet is Best, recently installed at the Museum, was shown at the 2011 Venice Biannale. Join Fast as he discusses his work. Dallas Museum of Art, C3 Theater, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1818. Tickets. DallasMuseumofArt.org.

The Secrets of the Sea: Exploring Neptune’s Realm – 7-9pm. David Gallo is Director of Special Projects at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. For the past 25 yrs he has been at the forefront of ocean exploration. He was co-expedition leader on Titanic mapping mission and co-leader of the search for the missing Air France 447. The presentation will review recent discoveries and introduce the next generation of technologies in the future ocean exploration.

Free, reservation required. Museum of Nature & Science, 1318 2nd Ave, Dallas. 214-428-5555. DallasMuseumNatureandScience.org.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 18

Tin Can Planting – 9:30-10:30am. Recycling is good, and tin cans make nifty plant containers. Accompanied by a parent, children can pot a tomato seed and learn more about the edible tomato plant.

Children are encouraged to bring their own empty, clean tin can. This is an easy, fun and educational gardening event. Free. Registration online recommended. Any Calloway’s Nursery. Calloways.com.

Calling All Moms – 6-7:30pm. And all grandmas, expecting moms and planning-to-be-a-moms. This is half workshop, half support group, and will be an ongoing group that will meet once a quarter in 2012.

We’ll use 2 resources to guide discussions. Every meeting is a pot-luck, bring your favorite snacks and a friend. Healthworks, 2317 Coit Rd, Ste B, Plano.

972-612-1800. HealthWorksTX.com.

Sierra Outings Committee Meeting – 6:30pm.

Meet in the upstairs program room. Bring your ideas for the Dallas Sierra Club Outings program. We will be planning local outings and bus trips. All outings leaders, future outings leaders, and interested Sierrans welcome. Free. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. 972-4905989. REI.com. 972-247-0446.

THURSDAY, JULY 19

Dollar Day at the Dallas Zoo – 9am-5pm. The Dallas Zoo shows its appreciation to the community for its support with $1 admission all day and dollar deals on food items at select locations. Take the DART Red Line straight to the Zoo entrance to avoid the traffic and start your adventure sooner. $1/3+, free/members & under 2, $7/parking. 650 S R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas. 214-946-1892. DallasZoo.com.

Kids Club: The Lab at Lakewood – 11am-12pm.

Join Lakewood’s favorite science hang out, The Lab at Lakewood for an educational and fun hour. Free.

Café, 2118 Abrams Rd, Dallas. Registration required: 214-824-1744. Acteva.com/Go/LKW.

Artist Talk: Omer Fast – 7pm. Artist Omer Fast explores the possibilities offered by the medium of cinema in his contemporary video art. His 2007 piece, The Casting, was featured in the 2008 Whitney

Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art – 6pm12am. This is the annual Summer Block Party, when the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center and the Crow Collection of Asian Art all stay open until midnight. Enjoy outdoor performances, films, and a progressive tour of all three museums. $10. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org/Events/ LateNights/index.htm.

SATURDAY, JULY 21

Market to Kitchen Series – 8am-12pm. The Coppell Farmers’ Market presents Chef John Franke of The Ranch preparing items and sharing recipes that show ways to cook or preserve the quality produce found at the market. Parking on S. Coppell Road, along Burns, and City Service Center parking lot east on Burns.

793 S Coppell Rd, Old Town Coppell. 972-304-7043.

CoppellFarmersMarket.org.

Kayak down the Elm Fork – 9am. Whether you’ve got lots of river time under your belt or have never set foot in a kayak, you’re welcome here. Kayak Power will provide equipment and instruction followed by a six-mile trip down the Elm Fork to a shuttle vehicle.

Reservation required. Details, cost: 214-669-1663.

Info@KayakPower.com.

Trail Maintenance: Cedar Ridge Preserve – 9am12pm. Help upgrade the beautiful walking trails in Cedar Ridge Preserve. A great morning workout and the scenery is exceptional. Bring gloves and water. Walk the preserve and admire wildflowers and fauna afterward. 7171 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas.

Carpool, Ginger Bradley: 469-223-7902. Directions: 972-709-7784. AudubonDallas.org/CedarRidge.html.

Homestead Open House – 10am-12pm. Informal tour of historic structures, notably the Minor-Porter Log House, circa 1869. Completely restored and furnished with the trappings of everyday frontier life, the log house gives visitors a window on early Denton County history. Included with $5 admission; free/kids 5 & under. Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: 972-219-7980. IAS.UNT.edu/LLELA/

Main.htm.

Unfinished Business, Solo RAAM 2011 – 3-4:45pm.

The inside story of the hope, courage, suffering, hallucinations and determination that it takes to complete the monumental Race Across America as told by race veteran Dex Tooke. Includes a brief history of the race as well as the route and what it takes to logistically get 2 vehicles, 9 crew members and one lunatic on a bike across America in 12 days. Dex has a newly released book, Unfinished Business. Free. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. 972-490-5989. REI.com.

MONDAY, JULY 22

Shark Stewards Texas – 1-3pm. Learn about shark finning and what you can do to stop it through a hands-on learning activity. Make your very own shark-tooth necklace to show your support for sharks.

Find out about the work of the Stewards and how to adopt their own shark. Science Building, 1318 S 2nd Ave, Dallas. 214-428-5555. DallasMuseumNatureAndScience.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 24

Camp Cooking Basics – 7-8:30pm. Want to make easy and fun meals at camp but feel unsure? Want tips on what to bring and how to make the most of cooking in the outdoors? Join this introductory class on campsite cooking. Instructors have years of experience to share, and to help you learn how to create meals for tasty eating outside. No experience necessary. Free.

REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas. 972-490-5989. REI.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 26

Kids Club: Studio Arts – 11am-12pm. Ready to unleash that inner artist? Studio Arts will be in the store leading an hour of artistic fun. Kids will get to make an art project and take it home with them.

Free. Whole Foods, Café, 2118 Abrams Rd, Dallas.

Registration required: 214-824-1744. Acteva.com/ Go/LKW.

SATURDAY, JULY 28

Book Readings – 10:30-11am. Book readings by the people who do it best, librarians from the Dallas Public Library. Learn all about weather as these librarians engage children during story time through books about weather and with excerpts from The Magic School Bus. Free with admission. Science Bldg, Dallas Public Library, 1515 Young St, Dallas.

214-670-1400. DallasLibrary2.org.

Film Screening: Lunch Line – 3:30pm. This film offers a fresh perspective on the politics of food and child-nutrition through an examination of the National School Lunch Program. The film reframes the school lunch debate through archival footage, expert interviews, and the story of 6 kids from a tough Chicago neighborhood who set out to fix school lunches, and end up at the White House. Space limited. Free. Tickets at Lakewood Whole Foods starting July 1. Lakewood Library, 6121 Worth St, Dallas. 214-670-1376.

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ongoingcalendar All Calendar events for the August issue must be received by July 10th and adhere to our guidelines. Email Publisher@NADallas.com for guidelines and to submit entries. and stillness; finish with dance of celebration and “be” different. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas.

214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Energy Blast – Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale, and the innovative pioneers who continue to make energy a leading industry in the region. Ages 11 & up. Included in $14/adult, $10/ child admission. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300.

FWMuseum.org.

Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body – Thru Sept 3. Explore why your body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and stinky gunk. Sophisticated animatronics and imaginative exhibits tell you the good, the bad and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor and much more. Free with Museum exhibit admission. Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300.

FWMuseum.org.

Live Animals of the World: A Conservation Exhibit – Museum houses 12 types of non-native animals, encouraging visitors to take a proactive role in conserving wild spaces. $9/adults, $6/children 3-12 & seniors, free/members & children ages 2 & under. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.

HeardMuseum.org.

The IMAX Experience: Ft Worth – Showtimes online. New features include Titanica, To the Arctic, Star Trek, Coral Reef Adventure, Born to be Wild, T-Rex, Dolphins, and Thrill Ride. $7/adults, $6/children 2-12 & seniors. Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-2559300. FWMuseum.org.

The Magic School Bus – Children ride with Ms. Frizzle and friends for a whirling journey into weather adventures. Send hot air balloons soaring, make a snowflake, or mix up wild weather. Museum of Nature & Science, 3535 Grand Ave, Dallas. Tickets: 214-4285555. NatureAndScience.org.

Top Ten Wine Selections –5-7pm, weekdays; 12-6pm, weekends. Wine tastings and, as always, you can pick up your favorite cheese pairings from a amazing selection of delicious cheeses from around the world. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket. com/Stores/HighlandPark.

Happy Hour at Bar Alto – 5-7pm, weekdays. Take $1 off selections of wine by the glass. Sit back at the bar or in the cafe and relax while you eat a bite or take it with you while you make your shopping selections.

Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/ HighlandPark.

Dynamic Meditation – 10-11am. One of the active meditations compiled by Osho. Breath, jump, scream and shout, let it all go, then be in the bliss of silence

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Krafty Kids – 12pm. Seasonal crafts each week.

Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381. NorthPark@ DallasLibrary.org.

Family Events – 1-3:30pm. Discover a new artmaking activity each month. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1200. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

Live Well with Living Well – 2:30-4pm. 3rd Sun. Innovative and informative talks, panels and interactive mini-workshops with the professionals of Living Well Dallas. Preregistration required; space limited. $5. Move Studio, 17062 Preston Rd, Dallas. 972930-0260. For class schedule: LivingWellDallas.com.

Kundalini Yoga – 5-6:30pm. Includes chakra sounds and breathing techniques. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157.

LaughYoga.org.

Cosmic Kirtan – 8pm. Last Mon. Call and response chanting of devotional mantras and hymns set to music. Drums, flutes, bells, harmonium and voice create cosmic vibrations. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Dr, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDallas.com.

Zumba – 9-9:30am. Latin dance inspired exercise in a fun 30-min class. $5. Curves, 11909 Preston Rd, Ste 1486, Dallas. 213-866-0399.

Museum First Tuesdays – 11am-2pm. 1st Tues. A day of hands-on art projects, family tours, story times, gallery activities, and performances for children. Families, playgroups, day cares and home-schoolers welcome.

Free. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas.

214-922-1200. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

Zen Lemon – 6-7pm. Yoga class for all levels.

Bring a towel and water. Free. Lululemon-Galleria, 13350 Dallas Pkwy, 3080, Dallas. 972-385-2316.

DallasGalleria-Store@Lululemon.com. Lululemon. com/Dallas/DallasGalleria.

DFW Greenweavers – 7pm. 2nd Tues. Networking for professionals and companies who are greenminded, eco-friendly or wishing to become more so. $1. Blue Mesa, 7700 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas.

214-378-8686.

PUBlic Knowledge – 7pm. 1st Tues. Adult gathering celebrating brains and brew, featuring science, history, and guests from diverse fields, presented at a local bar or restaurant. Location: 817-255-9300. FWMuseum. org/Public-Knowledge.

Awakening Heart Meditation – 5-7pm. Interfaith mindfulness meditation, music and message based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Facilitated by Brother ChiSing and friends. Childcare provided.

Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

Dance Exercise Class – 9:15-10:15am. Mon-Thurs.

Easy-to-follow routines featuring Jacki Sorensen’s creative choreography and a variety of music and artists. Start anytime. 3-wk sample: $25. Flexible attendance and payment plans available. Cimmaron Park Rec Center in Valley Ranch, 201 Red River Tl, Irving. 972-281-3075. Jackis.com.

COH Donation Yoga Class – 7-8pm. Yoga flow class for all levels. Bring own yoga mat. Free. Donations accepted benefit local missions. Community of Hope UMC, 1800 E Debbie Ln, Mansfield. 817-453-2328.

CommunityOfHope.com.

Guided Meditation Class: Beginner Friendly – 7-9pm. Facilitated by Brother ChiSing. For beginners and more advanced practitioners who want to supplement their silent practice with guided meditations. Each month has a theme. $10-25 donation.

Limited to 12. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMeditationCenter.com.

Group Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Meditate with likeminded friends to access inner peace, calmness and joy.

Free. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. 972-248-9126.

AnandaDallas@aol.com. AnandaDallas.org.

Special Discounts on Select Items – 5:30-10pm. Zen Sushi, 380 W 7th St, Dallas. 214-946-9699. ZenSushiDallas.com.

Meditation Class – 6:45-7:45pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. Clear the mind to gain clarity of personal goals and improve health. $5. Institute for Total Wellness, 1700 Commerce St, Ste 1400, Dallas. RSVP: 214-7176300. TotalWellnessMBS@yahoo.com. TotalWellnessMBS.com.

Laughing Yoga – 7-8pm. Healthy and playful experience that helps the body to move easily, freely, and genuinely laugh. Free, donations accepted. Cosmic

www.NADallas.com

Group Ballroom Dance Lessons – 7:30-9pm. Foundation basics for a variety of dances such as Cha-Cha, Tango and Swing. Singles and couples welcome. $20.

Sandunga Dance Studio, 2155 Marsh Ln, Carrollton.

972-418-1600.

Dallas Greendrinks – 2nd Wed. Meet for happy hour with other eco-conscious people. No cover, buy own drinks. Location TBD. DallasGreendrinks@yahoo. com. Greendrinks.org/TX/Dallas.

Eat Organic on a Budget – 10:30am. Value tour of Whole Foods store teaching the tricks to getting the most for one’s dollars. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket.com/Stores/HighlandPark.

Gentle Yoga – 10:30-11:15am. Moves the whole body through a complete series of seated and standing poses. Coppell Senior & Community Center, 345 W Bethel Rd, Coppell. 972-462-5136. LMcKinney@ CoppellTX.gov.

Read and Learn – 10:30-11:30am. Features musicians, storytellers and puppets performing for newborns to 6 yr olds. Reading activity is followed by a guest performer. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381.

NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

Health Orientation Class – 6:15pm. Class on the benefits of proper spinal alignment for good health and preventing sickness. Free. Aspire Health Clinic, 10440 N Ctrl Expy, Ste 124, Dallas. 214-234-0000.

TXDRYU@Aspire-Health.com. Aspire-Health.com.

Dallas Organic Garden Club – 6:30pm. 4th Thurs.

Monthly meeting. REI, 4515 LBJ Fwy, Dallas.

DOGC.org.

Vegetarian Cooking Class – 7-9pm. Gourmet Indian vegetarian cooking with master chef Manjuali Devi. $25. Kalachandji’s Community Hall, 5430 Gurlay Ave, Dallas. 214-662-6889. Danny@Kalachandjis. com. Kalachandjis.com.

Chanting HU – 7:30pm. 2nd Thurs. Try chanting HU and find out how 20 min can change your life.

HU means happiness, balance, harmony, peace and the loss of fear. It has been used by many different spiritual groups including Ecankar as a sacred name for God. Lotus Yoga, 6337 Prospect Ave, Dallas. 214425-5343. LotusYogaDallas.com.

MoMe Yoga – 10:30am. Mother-child yoga and nursery rhymes, specifically for moms of infants and toddlers. Bring a mat. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Ctrl Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381.

NorthPark@DallasLibrary.org.

Learn to Meditate – 7-8:30pm. Four-class series takes you step-by-step through the basics of meditation, how to sit comfortably, calm the mind and access inner peace, calmness and strength through a simple technique. $85/series. Ananda Dallas Meditation & Yoga Center, 4901 Keller Springs Rd, Ste 103, Addison. Pre-registration required: 972-248-9126.

AnandaDallas@aol.com. AnandaDallas.org.

Audubon Center Third Thursday – 9am-9pm.

Free admission 3rd Thurs each month. Guided hikes throughout the day; riverbend picnic site overlooking the river. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 S Loop 12, Dallas. 214-398-8722. TrinityRiverAudubon.org.

Baby Bounce Basics – 12:30-1pm. Activities for moms/caregivers and infants up to 24 months old with interactive music, nursery rhymes and stories.

Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Central Exp, Ste, Dallas. 214-671-1381. NorthPark@ DallasLibrary.org.

Whole Foods Cooking Series – 5-6pm. In-house chef teaches how to create healthy, flavorful meals and how food choices can support our bodies. Free. Whole Foods Market, 101 S Coit Rd, Ste 60, Richardson.

972-699-8075. Carla.Chavez@WholeFoods.com.

WholeFoods.com/Stores/Richardson.

CPR Training – 6-8pm. American Heart Training Center with over 125 highly trained instructors. Texas CPR Training, 4013 Carrizo, Plano. 214-770-6872.

TexasCPR.com.

Coppell Farmers’ Market – 8am-12pm. One of the best community markets in the DFW area, is a one-stop shopping trip for fresh, seasonal produce, pastured meats, eggs, breads and locally made foods.

Find bedding plants for spring/summer color, herbs or vegetables. 793 S Coppell Rd, Coppell. CoppellFarmersMarket.org.

Kayak Power River Trip – 9am. 3rd Sat. Eco-river tour safety talk then 6-mi kayak trip down the Elm Fork. Beginners welcome. $50/adult, $25/under 18.

Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, 201 E Jones St, Lewisville. Registration required: 214-6691663. Info@KayakPower.com. KayakPower.com.

Shoreline Spruceup – 9am. 2nd Sat. Help keep White Rock Lake clean. Enjoy the company, visit with friends, paddle some kayaks, receive thanks form other lake users and collect lots of trash. Meet in the parking lot of Jackson Point on the west side of the park. Jackson Point, 4200 W Lawther Dr, Dallas.

214-669-1663. KayakPower.com.

Om in the Park – 9-10am. Yoga classes for all levels. Bring a towel and water. Free. Lululemon Athletica – Northpark, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas.

214-234-0305.

Health Orientation Class – 12:30pm. See Thurs listing. Aspire Health Clinic, 10440 N Ctrl Expy, Ste 124, Dallas. 214-234-0000. TXDRYU@Aspire-Health. com. Aspire-Health.com.

Urban Yoga Charity Class – 4:30-6pm. Karma flow class with all proceeds going to a local cause and/or charity. Urban Yoga, 1706 8th Ave, Ft Worth. 817908-FLOW. UrbanYogaFW.com.

Late Nights at the Dallas Museum of Art – Thru Sept. 6pm-12am. 3rd Fri. When the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center and the Crow Collection of Asian Art all stay open until midnight.

Enjoy outdoor performances, films, and a progressive tour of all three museums. $10. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1803. DallasMuseumOfArt.org/Events/LateNights/index.htm.

‘Til Midnight at the Nasher – 6pm-12am. 3rd Fri. All ages. Outdoor evening series featuring local bands and movies, alfresco dining, gallery tours and more. $10/adults, $7/seniors, $5/students, free/12 & under, members. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-242-5100. NasherSculptureCenter.org/ TilMidnight.

Hiking & Yoga on the Katy Trail – 9:20am. Every other Sat. Fast-paced walk for cardio with stops at different stations to integrate yoga poses, while connecting with nature. 469-223-2493. Palonso@ NavaJivana.com. NavaJivana.com.

Target First Saturdays – 10am-2pm. 1st Sat. Family activities including art scavenger hunts, family tours, yoga, story time and live performances. Free. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St, Dallas. 214-2425100. NasherSculptureCenter.org.

Aunt Mikki’s Kid’s Fishing – 11am. Aunt Mikki hosts a kid’s fish in the Bass Pro pond. In bad weather, a fishing scavenger hunt is held instead. Adults requested to stay with their children while fishing.

Bass Pro Shop, 2501 Bass Pro Dr, Grapevine. 972724-2018. BassPro.com.

Family Events – 1-3:30pm. Discover a new artmaking activity each month. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1200. DallasMuseumOfArt.org.

Family Bird Watching – 2-4pm. 1st Sat. Beginners and families with children ages 5-13. Learn basic skills in outdoor fun like camping, birding, nature journaling and more. $20/adult, $10/child. Trinity River Audubon Center, 6500 S Loop 12, Dallas. 214-398-8722.

TrinityRiverAudubon.org.

Friday Night Bike Ride – 7-9pm. Twelve-mile social bicycle ride around White Rock Lake with 5 stops to keep the group together. All skill levels welcome.

Helmets required and lights/water recommended.

Post-ride eats at Jake’s. New Dallas Bike Works Parking Lot, 4875 W Lawther Dr, Dallas. DORBA.org.

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VALLEY RANCH ACUPUNCTURE

Carlos Chapa, MS, L.Ac, Dipl. OM 8350 N. MacArthur Blvd , Suite177, Irving, TX 972-444-0660 ChapaOMD@gmail.com VRACU.com Valley Ranch Acupuncture is your source for quality, comprehensive health care. This is what truly separates Eastern & Western Medicine. We treat the Root, not simply the symptoms. If you struggle with chronic pain, want to experience wellness naturally, or if traditional therapies have failed you, it may be time to consider Valley Ranch Acupuncture.

Our Practitioners are Licensed & Board Certified Acupuncturist & Herbalist, practicing medicine for over 25 years combined.

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NANNIS CHIROPRACTIC FAMILY HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Ray Nannis 1600 Plano Rd, Richardson 972-671-2225 NannisChiropractic.com Nannis Chiropractic Family Health Center is a professional but comfortable atmosphere with family style treatment rooms. Our emphasis is on patient education including workshops and demonstrations. With our high tech computer nervous system scanning we provide Subluxation Station Bio Analysis and we offer you the benefit of our advanced training in acupuncture techniques as well as post graduate training in neurology, orthopedics, headaches, TMJ, rehabilitation, sports injuries, and whiplash. Special Services offered include Spinal Decompression, BioVeda Allergy Relief Center and Free Reports. We encourage you to make preventative health and wellness a personal priority while partnering with you on your road to optimal health. We pride ourselves on discovering the cause of your health concern rather than only managing symptoms. See ad on page 2.

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SYNERGY BALANCE

Dr. Cecilia Yu, D.C. 12740 Hillcrest rd, Suite 138, Dallas, TX 972-387-4700 C1@MySynergyBalance.com MySynergyBalance.com The only National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association practitioner (NUCCA) in Dallas-Ft Worth. This Chiropractic specialty provides a “gentle” approach with no cracking or popping. It restores optimal balance to the entire spine – thus solving issues such as low back pain, allergies, Asthma, constipation, digestive problems, neck pain, Scoliosis, herniated disc and hyperactivity. Dr Yu “guarantees” to tell you upfront whether or not you can be helped by NUCCA. Free consultation. Call for appointment. See ad on page 17.

COACHING AND SPEAKING CREATIVE OASIS COACHINGTM

Jill Allison Bryan P.O. Box 180913, Dallas, TX 214-232-8656 CreativeOasisCoach@Me.com CreativeOasisCoaching.com Do you wish you had time in your busy life to pursue your creative passions? Do you long to feel energized, inspired and fulfilled by creativity? As a certified creativity coach, Jill will help you: Stop procrastinating • Move past perfectionism, fear and overwhelm • Enjoy focus and follow-through • Replace time-consuming habits with creative satisfaction • Move past blocks and live a more joyous, fulfilling life E-mail creativeoasiscoach@me.com to schedule a free 30-min. coaching session today.

COUNSELING ENERGY MATTERS NOW Sarah Owen, Ms, LPC

12830 Hillcrest Rd, Suite D111, Dallas, TX 972-364-9008, Ext 2206 SarahLPOwen@gmail.com EnergymattersNow.net Specializing in energy psychologies, EMDR, Eden Energy Medicine, and Resonance Re-patterning to relieve the effects of stress and trauma on the mind and body and to enhance vitality and performance. I use a gentle, intuitive, integrated approach to treat the whole person and give simple, powerful ways to keep helping yourself. Together we create the approach that works best for you! Sessions and classes, 25+ years experience. Start feeling better today.

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eCubed Counseling & Consulting Shannon Alexander 1513 Potomac, Richardson, TX 214-796-9624 Shannon.Alexander@eCubedCoaching.com eCubedCoaching.com

Are you living the life you’ve always imagined? Life is limited. Do the unexpected. Dare to become the person you are intended to be – today. We are on a mission to equip clients with resources needed to reach peak performance and success. We Educate, Empower and Encourage you to become all you are intended to be. Through a solution-focused approach in coaching: personal, career, business, leadership and Special Needs, life independence, we restore balance, focus, direction, self- development and growth. Collaboratively we identify goals, overcome limiting beliefs, create a POWER plan, and establish ownership and accountability for reaching the desired outcome. Sessions are uniquely tailored and can be virtual or on-site. If you are ready to make a change, taking your personal and professional life to new heights, contact us today to schedule a free 30 minute consultation.

EDUCATION THE HOCKADAY SCHOOL

11600 Welch Road, Dallas 214- 363-6311 Hockaday.org Established almost 100 years ago, The Hockaday School provides a college preparatory education for girl; from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade, including Boarding school for grades 8-12. With an enrollment of approximately 1000 students and a 10:1 student teacher ratio, Hockaday students enjoy a 100% acceptance rate to college. Notable Hockaday alumni include Barbara and Jenna Bush, Dixie Carter, and Pamela Willeford.

JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS

12345 Inwood Rd, Dallas 972-387-8700 JesuitCP.org Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas, founded in 1942 is a private Catholic institution for young men under the direction of the Society of Jesus. It’s located on a 27-acre campus in North Dallas and provides a student-centered Catholic Jesuit education to approximately 1,000 students in grades 9-12 with an 11:1 student-teacher ratio.

Jesuit Dallas students’ average SAT scores exceed the national average by more than 200 points.

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DON HERRING AUTOMOTIVE

Locations: 3520 S. Marvin D. Love Frwy, Dallas 888-880-4276 2901 W Airport Frwy, Irving 866-807-3216 4225 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano 888-868-9915 DonHerring.com Don Herring Mitsubishi located in Dallas, Irving, and Plano takes pride in offering the best selection of new and used vehicles to the Dallas and DFW Metroplex areas. The new Mitsubishi, all Electric Vehicle, i-MIEV is ready for immediate delivery. No money down financing is available on most new Mitsubishi’s. Visit Don Herring online or come by and see why Don Herring is the #1Mitsubishi Dealer in North Texas. We recognize your time is valuable, and strive to make your shopping experience easy and to offer you the lowest price available online. We pledge to beat any advertised offer in the Metroplex. See ad on back cover.

FAIR TRADE GIFTS AND CRAFTS

4625 Frankford Rd, Suite 317, Dallas 214-382-2644 EcoMaids.com/NorthDallas Whether you’re looking for a one-time cleaning or a complete housekeeping solution, ECOMAIDS can accommodate virtually any schedule. We offer weekly, bi-weekly, monthly and other cleaning regimens. We also offer evening and weekend appointments for our clients’ busiest schedules. ECOMAIDS can also accommodate any budget. We understand that affordability is a concern especially these days. Let us know what you’re able to invest each month, and we’ll customize a cleaning regimen that will keep your home fresh and clean without breaking the bank. Call for an estimate. See ad on page 24.

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FROM THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

835 W. Davis, Dallas, TX 214-942-1030 FromTheEndsOfTheEarth.com From the Ends of the Earth is a FAIR TRADE WORLD IMPORTS store located in the exciting new Oak Cliff Arts District. We carry a large variety of items from around the world, and can’t wait to meet you when you stop in to shop. Our offerings include clothing and accessories, home décor, writing tablets and pens, music and instruments, and handmade cards. To see a sampling of our offerings go to FromTheEndsOfTheEarth.com.

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Preston-Campbell Center 17062 Preston Rd # 108 Dallas, TX 972-732-0206 Staff@MoveStudio.com.

MoveStudio.com Find more than the treadmill of traditional fitness at Move Studio, an inspiring North Dallas studio for dance, Pilates, yoga, Nia, fitness and movement experiences for grown-ups. Since 2000, we’ve been helping people move with more joy and ease and providing a unique alternative to traditional fitness facilities, yoga centers and dance studios. Customize and enhance your workout with personal training or small group sessions on the Pilates Equipment. Move with style and attitude in Hip Hop and Zumba classes.

Express yourself through Zensual Dance, Bellydance, and the Nia Technique. Move through pregnancy and birthing with ease in our prenatal and postnatal classes. Enjoy unique workshops, concerts and special events. Experience the healing effects of Far Infrared Sauna therapy. Rejuvenate and reinspire your routine by rediscovering the joy of purposeful movement.

800-351-9542 Info@GreenPropertyPreservations.com Safehaven-Products.com We have been programmed to believe that the “smell” of clean comes from highly advertised commercial cleaners. Don’t be deceived! The smell is really highly toxic fumes disguised with fragrances which creates dangerous levels of indoor air pollution! If your family suffers from asthma, allergies or illnesses, reclaim their wellbeing TODAY. Give them the gift of clean air. Try our SafeHaven Healthy Home Residential Cleaning Services or the exclusive SafeHaven AllNatural Cleaning product line we use. Order online, by email or by phone. We only exist to provide you true green cleaning options because “We Care About the Air You Breathe. Servicing all of DFW.

GREEN PEST CONTROL ECOFRIENDS PEST CONTROL P.O. Box 671281,Dallas TPCL #13982 972-484-7287 Lin@EcoFriendsPestControl.com EcoFriendsPestControl

Chemicalfree pest control that works.

Protect your family, pets, home and environment with our customized treatments using botanical products. Rid your home and environment of roaches, rodents, mosquitoes, fleas, termites and ants an have the kind of environment Mother Nature wants you to have.

We treat your home like we treat our hom and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Call 972-484-7287 for a free consultation and estimate. See ad on page 13.

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LEGAL SERVICES J. R. POTTS LAW FIRM

AC HERBS AND VITAMINS

Leslie Duong 5917 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 214-887-8325 Info@LeslieDuong.com LeslieDuong.com ke to live healthy and green, now AC Herbs and Vitamins speciale sure that YourLeslie familY and Duong is a licensed Herbancial affairs are alist,healthY BS Biology, and Health Nutritionist, with 14 years of and green, too! experience in Chinese Natural nient consultation to address Herbs, your Lesliespecific will sit down with amily and financial goalsyou andtoneeds. conduct–a private and perours and weekend consultations available. sonal evaluation of your health.

You can assured that her many years of experience Estate Attorney andbetter in no time. She willPlanning start to help you feel Counselor can help Specializing with Prostate,in:Cancer, Hepatitis A,B,C, Detoxing, Cholesterol, Fertility, Impotency, Lupus, Thyroid, Menopause, Diabetes, Depression, rs of Attorney Drug Detox, Skin Problems, Sexually Transmitcal Advanced Directives ted Disease, and Weight Loss. Free Consultation Available. Call to schedule you appointment. See ianshipsad page 10.

J.R. POTTS, Attorney at Law 2705 S. Cooper St. Suite 300, Arlington, TX 817-275-5500 JR@JRPottslaw.com JRPottsLaw.com Helping you to ensure the health of your family and financial affairs.

Estate planning Attorney specializing in Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Guardianships, Special Needs Planning, Advanced Directives. Convenient consultation to address your specific family and financial needs. After hours and weekend consultations available. See ad on page 20.

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PROVIDENCE HOLISTIC DENTAL CARE

Dr. Latonia Smith 2701 Osler, Suite 10, Grand Prairie 972-641-2400 Info@ProvidenceHolisticCare.com A different kind of dentistry where the focus is on health not disease. Our goal is to provide dentistry that enhances your overall health and improves the quality of your life. Have the smile you have always wanted with straight, white teeth. We use Invisalign instead of metal brackets and offer other services using simple and effective methods that are less invasive. We offer the most bio-compatible treatments available.

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HOMEOPATHY Dr. Alex Bekker

6500 Mockingbird Ln, Suite 115, Dallas 214-821-3133 AlexBekkerMD.com Dr. Bekker is a physician specializing in homeopathy, which is a medicinal therapy which uses natural substances that stimulate the person’s own vitality to overcome illness, and restore health.

Some of the conditions treated are Childhood Illness, Autism, Asthma, Allergies, Auto-Immune Disorders, Anxiety, Depression and many other conditions. The result of homeopathic treatment is the permanent cure of the individual and the restoration of health.

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James Clark, “J.R.” Potts, Keith LMTJr. 11311 North P.O. BoxCentral 13006 Expressway, Suite 211, Dallas, Arlington, TX TX 76094-0006 214- 315-2959 (817) 275-5500 Revivify@MassageTherapy.com (817) 549-0340 Fax Revivify.MassageTherapy.com JR@JRPottsLaw.com Keith Clark is a licensed massage therapist in private practice utilizing many massage modalities during sessions to promote the importance of body maintenance. Whether you need a massage to relax and reduce stress, to recharge your fatigued muscles, or to assist in alleviating chronic pain, you’ll find the style of massage, you need here. Massage can help address a number of health issues including: Lowback pain, Improve range of motion, Ease medication dependence, Enhance immunity by stimulating the body’s natural defense system, Exercise and stretch muscles, Help athletes prepare for, and recover from, strenuous workouts, Improve the condition of the skin, Increase joint flexibility and lessen depression and anxiety. Call or go online for an appointment.

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MEDICAL DR. KAREN ASBURY, MD INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Dr. Karen Asbury, MD 2313 LaVida Place, Plano 972- 867-7790 DocAsbury@verizon.net KarenAsburyMD.com The practice of Dr. Asbury is on the cutting-edge of Integrative Medicine. We specialize in a combination of Internal Medicine and Alternative Care, using the best of both. We believe the body is a wonderfully functioning system that was designed to be self healing, if given what it needs. Are you tired of drugs and conventional medicine? Do you want to address the cause of disease and not just the symptoms? Do you want natural solutions to chronic diseases? Dr. Asbury provides all aspects of adult care including full preventive evaluations and comprehensive treatment of chronic diseases. Call 972-867-7790 for an appointment or a free Consult. See ad on page 25.

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MOVING AND STORAGE SOLUTIONS PUREBOX DFW MOVING & STORAGE MATERIALS

Norm Forbes Info@PureBoxDFW.com 337-353-796 PureBoxDFW.com PureBox provides eco-friendly, easy to use moving boxes for residential, commercial & special event needs. Rent our reusable boxes instead of buying cardboard and we will deliver to your home or office. PureBoxes are lightweight, stackable, nest-able and perfectly designed to keep your belongings organized and secure. Don’t miss the opportunity to make your next move faster, cheaper, greener & less stressful. Stop wasting your time & money on Earth-polluting cardboard.

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NATUROPATH Well Natural Health

Dr. Marinette Paredes 4230 Avondale Ave, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 214-520-8108 Info@WellNaturalHealth.com WellNaturalHealth.com Naturopathic and Chinese Medicine.

Encouraging individuals to participate in optimizing their well-being. Services include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutritional counseling and wellness counseling. For more information and to schedule an appointment call 214-520-8108. Be Well.

NEUROFEEDBACK DALLAS BRAIN CHANGERS

Dr Stephanie Golder & Mindy Fritz 10000 North Central Expressway #400, Dallas, TX 214-642-3976 DallasBrainChangers.com Specializing in the reduction or elimination of disorders, including anxiety, depression, migraine, ADD (AD/HD), behavioral disorders, learning disability, and many others, utilizing neurofeedback and Christian counseling. Our goal is to help our clients achieve improved physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

Neurofeedback is a proven, effective treatment that is non-invasive and does not involve medication. Call 214-642-3976 for a consultation. See ad on page 7.

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NUTRITION Living Well Health and Wellness Center

Betty Murray, CN, HHC, Ryt 14330 Midway Rd, Suite 121, Dallas, TX 972-930-0260 Info@LivingWellDallas.com LivingWellDallas.com Betty Murray, CN, HHC, RYT is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor.

Betty has a knack for making the science of nutrition easy to understand and implement. Betty specializes in metabolic and digestive disorders and weight loss resistance.

A master of the bio-chemistry of the body, Betty teaches clients how to utilize nutritional interventions to improve their health. Call 972-9300260 today to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation to see if nutrition counseling is right for you.

Natural Health Shop

400 North Coit Rd, Suite 1902, Richardson 972-664-1990 NaturalHealthTX.com Everyday low prices on over 9,000 health and wellness products Natural and supplements. We specialize in special orders. Groceries, suppleHealth ments, sports nutrition, beauty special needs nutrition, Shop products, massage, detox. Located at the intersection of Coit and Roundrock.

Open 7 days a week. See ad page 24.

ORGANIC FOODS TEXAS DAILY HARVEST Fisher Lane, Yantis, TX 903-335-1758 TexasDailyHarvest.com

We are a Certified Organic Farm producing milk, cheese, yogurt, beef, pork, eggs and produce in East Texas. Our products area available in many stores in the Metroplex and in Austin, and we are now offering Neighborhood Delivery and a CSA. Please call or see our website at TexasDailyHarvest.com to sign up for Neighborhood Delivery.

THREE HAPPY COWS

CR 45, Earth, TX 214-908-2569 CountyLineFarms@gmail.com Providing other families with clean and great tasting dairy products made from our sustainable, organic certified, West Texas native grass pastures of contented, happy, and humanely treated cows is the mission of Three Happy Cows. Our products are free of any added hormones, antibiotics, toxic chemical pesticides or herbicides. Due to the nature of the nutritional diet of our cows, our products have a wonderful fresh taste and maintains their flavor.

Three Happy Cows products can be found at Central Market, Natural Grocers, Rosemeade Market, Cupboard, and Local Yocal. See ad on page 26.

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ORGANIC FURNITURE ORGANIC BEDROOMS INC.

877-604-8208 ext. 702 Info@OrganicBedroomInc.com OrganicBedroomInc.com Organic mattresses – safe, allergy-free, temperaturecontrolled sleeping system. Experience your best night’s sleep ever with revolutionary composition of lavender, swiss herbs, hi-tech materials. Our Swiss made Aven02 mattresses are 40% more durable than most existing products on the market. Organic Bedroom Inc is exclusive US retail distributor of Aven02 organic mattresses. Call for appointment.

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OUTDOOR LIGHTING ALFRESCO LIVING, LLC

Jon & Laura Petersen Anna, TX 972-924-2722 Sales@AlfrescoLighting.com AlfrescoLighting.com Alfresco Living designs and installs outdoor improvements that make your outdoor rooms nicer. We take the time to design your Landscape Lighting to fit your lifestyle. Water Features, Mosquito Misting, Cool Fogging, Rain Water Harvesting and Christmas Lighting to take your outdoor living environment to the next level of pure enjoyment and a place where you can relax and enjoy the sound of a waterfall in a mosquito free evening while your landscape lights highlight the focal points of your yard.

LONE STAR DOG DOORS

Dallas, TX 214-810-1785 Info@LoneStarDogDoors.com LoneStarDogDoors.com Energy efficient, attractive and durable Dog Doors professionally installed. Let your dogs and cats live large with the freedom they deserve by getting a professionally installed Wall pet door in any type of wall, Door dog door, Screen pet door, Dog door right in the glass, or Pet door panel insert for a sliding glass patio door. Don’t be trapped into thinking that your dog door must be installed in a door.

With Lone Star Dog Doors you will benefit from our many years of remodeling experience plus we use Hale Pet Door products, representing the highest quality in the industry. Call 214-810-1785 today so we can install “Your Pet’s Doorway to Living Large” in the Dallas area. See ad on page 22.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

PET CARE THE ANIMAL DOCTOR

Eric Pratt, Owner 1920 Abrams Pkwy #387, Dallas, TX 214-732-4721 Eric@TaddysPetServices.com TaddysPetServices.com We are professional Pet Lovers and we promise to treat your pet like precious members of the family they are. We provide pet services to owners who are not only away from home on vacation but also away from home because of a long day at work. We pride ourselves in giving each pet special attention according to their breed, character and age. Contact us for full information and pricing based on your pet’s needs.

GREEN HOME RESIDENTIAL

Dr. Nancy Bozeman 621 N. Little School Rd, Kennedale 817-572-2400 TheAnimalDoctorTx@yahoo.com TheAnimalDoctor.com As an alternative medicine specialist, Dr. Nancy Bozeman emphasizes your pet’s entire well-being by taking a holistic approach to veterinary medicine. Offering a full range of conventional and complementary modalities including Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Laser Therapy, NAET, Nutrition Counseling and we offer Vaccination titers. Come visit our comfortable, pet-friendly, homey office environment. See ad on page 23.

Stephanie Ebbesen-Stuer 214-563-5769 StephStuer@gmail.com GreenHomeResidential.com Green Home Residential is the first green residential real estate brokerage in North Texas to specializing in healthy, sustainable high performing real estate. Return on your green home investment can show up in increased energy efficiency, improved indoor air quality and health, decrease in waste, and reduced water consumption, among other things.

Get the professionals at Green home Residential to find the shade of green that fits our real estate needs. We will customize services based on your requests and show you how to take advantage of government programs and incentives. Green living is healthy and healthy living is green. Call us for a complimentary consultation.

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SPIRITUAL CONCORD DALLAS CHURCH

6808 Pastor Bailey Dr, Dallas 214-331-8522 ConcordDallas.org Church that Grows people. Services are Sundays at 7:30am, 9:15am, 11:00am, 12:45am, and online at Streamingfaith.com. Mid-week service is Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Reverend Bryan L. Carter, Senior Pastor.

STRESS MANAGEMENT QUANTUM ZEN

Nance Woods 330 Market St, Baird, TX QuantumZen@windstream.net QuantumZenTX.com Stress? Illness? Injury? Biofeedback could be the answer. Distance sessions available. Quantum Zen also offers Human BioAcoustic Vocal Profiling and Nance is a highly sought after Reiki Master/ Teacher. Trying to sell your house but it just won’t sell? Keep getting an “unfriendly” feeling around your property? Property clearing is available. Quantum Zen is a holistic wellness center specializing in stress management located west of the metroplex on Interstate 20.

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THERMOGRAPHY CENTER OF DALLAS

Dr. Genie Fields 5220 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 604 Dallas, Tx 214-352-8758 ThermographyCenter.com Non-invasive body imaging now you can finally see what the body is doing before it becomes functional enough to create an irreversible problem. Using a highly sensitive contact probe and sophisticated computer software Thermography can measure the functionality of all your organs and glands. Your Thermogram is very specific to your unique biochemical profile.

WOMENS NATURAL HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Karen Goodwin 4100McEwen, Suite 130, Dallas 214-295-9631 DrKaren@WomensNaturalHealthcenter.com WomensNaturalHealthCenter.com We offer state-of-the-art camera Thermography for breast, neurological disorders, and metabolic disorders. The Center also offer hormone testing, blood and other laboratory evaluation and simple consultation to review all findings for prescribed procedures.

Offering natural, safe therapies to alleviate dysfunction and prevent disease. Services include detoxification, and nutritional programs and protocols.

WEIGHT LOSS FAT BURNING COFFEE & TEA

Jon & Christi Hurley 615-653-5228 FatBurningCoffeeOrTea@yahoo.com CoffeeOrTea4me.com Drink coffee and burn fat. Join thousands of other coffee and tea drinkers who have lost those unwanted pounds. Try the Bfit challenge today! Call Christi at 615653-5228 and get ready for a fitter, healthier you! See ad page 21.

classifieds HELP WANTED ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANT – Natural Awakenings Dallas Metroplex edition is hiring a part-time advertising sales representative. Experience in print or other media sales is preferred. Applicant must have interest in healthy living and must be self-starter. Job is commission-based with high incentive-based payouts and offers flexible schedule. Benefits include meeting interesting people doing innovative work in the green, healthy and sustainable living fields. Please email resume to Publisher@ NADallas.com and sate Ad Sales Consultant in the subject line.

PRACTITIONER SPACE FOR LEASE ROOM FOR LEASE within a beautiful and easy to access Wellness Center located in north Ft. Worth. Energize your business by co-location with a naturopath, masseuse and licensed family counselor. For information call 817-847-0900 or visit our website at www.abundantlifewellnesscenter.com

SPACE FOR LEASE WITHIN THE DALLAS MEDITATION CENTER. Tranquil energy, lovely interior, community spirit, convenient, central location. Rates range from $400 to $800 per month. www.DallasMeditationCenter.com. 727 S. Floyd Rd., Richardson, TX 75080, 972-432-7871.

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WELLNESS CENTERS ABUNDANT LIFE WELLNESS and thermography CENTER

Jennifer Trejo, Naturopath 3345 Western Center Blvd, Suite 140 Ft Worth, TX 817-847-0900 AbundantLifeWellnessCenter.com Services include: BioSET, which locates and corrects imbalances in the body through detoxification, enzyme therapy, homeopathy, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations; breast thermography which can detect cancer forming up to 8 years before other detection devices, with no radiation exposure or compression; saliva hormone testing and correction using homeopathic hormones; thyroid testing and balancing; metabolism testing; weight loss; IonCleanse foot Detox and oxygen steam sauna. See ad page 29.

YARD AND GARDEN ROHDE’S NURSERY & NATURE STORE

1651 Wall Street, Garland 972- 864-1934 BeOrganic.com Rohde’s helps you get and maintain beautiful Yards and Gardens in a chemical-free environment. We know organics better than anyone else. Organic yards and gardens require less water, have fewer insects and diseases and result in better health for you, your family and the environment.

We will give you the guidance you need either in our store or at your home. Products and services include Landscaping and maintenance, natural fertilizer, natural insect control, unique garden gift items, pet food for dogs and cats, and a large selection of native and drought-tolerant plants. Call the experts today at 972-864-1934. See ad on page 18.

YOGA DYNAMIC YOGA & FITNESS STUDIO BY YOGA 4 LOVE Lisa Ware 558 Bluebird Ln, Red Oak, TX 469-437-1334 Instructor@Yoga4Love.net Yoga4Love.net

Dynamic Yoga and Fitness Studio by Yoga 4 Love was born from a long and fruitful yoga practice and whirlwind of a yoga teaching career from the owner and founder Lisa Ware, Registered Yoga Teacher. She and her Dynamic Team Staff along with her husband and co owner Richard Ware, decided that Red Oak was ready for something totally fresh and new.

Most of our yoga classes are HOT yoga, and if you have yet to experience this wonderful practice you are in for a treat. Certified instructors will motivate you and help you set your sights high to achieve your goals, both in and out of the studio. We are Mind, Body Spirit based to nurture the whole you. We are not a gym. We are unique studio where you can commune with like- minded individuals.

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Classic-style diner serving up unbelievable Vegan Burgers, Quesadillas, Nachos, Wraps, Fresh-Baked Desserts, Hot Coffee & much more!

All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes and a full Vegan Brunch menu on Sundays!

Tuesday–Saturday, 11am–10pm | Sunday, 11am–5pm 1101 N. Beckley, Dallas | 214.948.4747

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Meet the Greenest Vehicle of 2012!

The Mitsubishi “i” is here!

As low as $21,625 * *After a $7,500 Tax Credit

Come see it at your official “i” Certified DFW area location, Don Herring Mitsubishi, and see why Mitsubishi i was recognized as “The Greenest Vehicle of 2012” by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy thanks to an astonishing 112 combined MPGe.

We Make It Easy at Don Herring!

DALLAS 888.880.4276

www.DonHerring.com NA Edition/Location website address 1

3520 S. Marvin D. Love Fwy Dallas, TX 75224

PLANO 888.868.9915

4225 W. Plano Pkwy Plano, TX 75093

IRVING 866.807.3216

2901 W Airport Frwy Irving, TX 75062

Meet the Greenest Vehicle of 2012!

The Mitsubishi “i” is here!

As low as $21,625 * *After a $7,500 Tax Credit

Come see it at your official “i” Certified DFW area location, Don Herring Mitsubishi, and see why Mitsubishi i was recognized as “The Greenest Vehicle of 2012” by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy thanks to an astonishing 112 combined MPGe.

We Make It Easy at Don Herring!

DALLAS 888.880.4276

www.DonHerring.com NA Edition/Location website address 1

3520 S. Marvin D. Love Fwy Dallas, TX 75224

PLANO 888.868.9915

4225 W. Plano Pkwy Plano, TX 75093

IRVING 866.807.3216

2901 W Airport Frwy Irving, TX 75062