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More Memphis Bites.
by Carolyn Scott on Feb 22, 2012
More healthy and tasty Memphis eats!10 views
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Free Range Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up to Be. ~ Laura Ruby
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 21, 2012
Free-range chickens are supposed to have ‘access to the outdoors’. But, there are numerous accounts where the door to the ‘outdoors’ is so small only one chicken can fit at a time, the ’outdoors’ is really a small cement slab, or the chickens are kept indoors most of their lives before having any access to any sort of fresh air shortly before their death.997 views
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The Golden Collar Awards & the Plight of Homeless Dogs Everywhere. ~ Lisa Rivera
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 20, 2012
I was invited to attend the first Golden Collar Awards on February 13th. This strategically timed event coincides with much of the award season drama that goes on in Los Angeles from January thru March.86 views
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The Slippery Slope of Becoming an Omnivore Again.
by Jamie Ginsberg on Feb 17, 2012
I am very conscious that we have one life to live and we have an obligation to ourselves and society to live it truthfully, making every effort to reduce our impact on the planet.22 views
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Ten Ways to Find Out if You Are Too Sensitive.
by Katarina Silva on Feb 16, 2012
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So You’re a Vegan, but How Does It Make You Feel? ~ Kate Bartolotta & Waylon Lewis
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 14, 2012
Week 6: In which the intimidated, imperfect newbie vegans do some navel gazing.1,664 views
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Grammy Ad Steals Hearts: Vegan Approves.
by Karl Saliter on Feb 14, 2012
It doesn't put down or scold the consumer for past behavior... instead gently guides someone to rethink and change behavior.909 views
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Love and selfless acts on Valentine’s Day.
by Gary Smith on Feb 14, 2012
The truest meaning of Valentine’s Day is the expression of love and deep appreciation for another. Valentine’s Day allows us to move away from our selfish focus on ourselves and our needs, and to move towards a selfless focus on another.39 views
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8 Misconceptions about Animals, Debunked. {Video}
by Waylon Lewis on Feb 14, 2012
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Are Your Progressive Eating Habits Meeting Medieval Working Conditions? ~ Lindsay Friedman
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 13, 2012
What does sustainable food mean to you? Does it mean healthy, organic, pesticide free and GMO free? Does your definition also include sustainable workers’ rights?307 views
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Holy Yogi Jesus was a Walrus. And so are you.
by Roger Wolsey on Feb 13, 2012
I recently stayed awake all night pondering Jesus' farewell address, esp. his prayer to God on behalf of the rest of humanity, in John chapter 17. I've been reading it with fresh eyes and my. mind. has. blown.995 views
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What to Eat?
by Kate Leinweber on Feb 12, 2012
My philosophy is to listen to my Grandmother! Let’s not reinvent the wheel here and just look back at Traditional Diets. After all Heart disease and cancer have only been increasing since the 20’s when industrialization of food was introduced.108 views
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Love of Cheese.
by Kate Leinweber on Feb 9, 2012
Now I allow myself to have natural cheese made with full-fat milk I am sated by the high quality fats, proteins and nutrients. This satisfaction leads to lower consumption. Moderation is the result. And moderation is the key to health.315 views
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Is it Time to Free Orcas from Slavery? ~ Olga Feingold
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 9, 2012
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Valentine’s Vittles: Vegan, Gluten Free and Va-Va-Voom Recipes.
by Carolyn Scott on Feb 8, 2012
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Clean Eating. ~ Karen Wallo
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 8, 2012
If you have a conscience about how your food choices affect more than just yourself, here are some informative tips to make the transition a little more palatable.450 views
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Silent Ca-Ching: of Fish and Money. “Four Fish” Review.
by Karl Saliter on Feb 6, 2012
If I told you the picture is sexier than Cindy, that cheerleader who always looked down her nose at you, I'd be lying. Sexy it aint.42 views
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Virgin Mary vs. Groundhog Day vs. Pema Chodron.
by Janet Auty-Carlisle on Feb 2, 2012
did you know that Groundhog day owes its origin to the European tradition of Candlemas?214 views
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“Rawvolution” You don’t have to be Raw to love it. ~Karl Saliter
by Karl Saliter on Feb 2, 2012
Plug in your blender, people, this guy makes gourmet doable.172 views
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Gourmet Gridiron: Healthy, Vegan & Gluten Free Super Bowl Menu & Recipes.
by Carolyn Scott on Feb 1, 2012
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10 Ways to Keep from being an Obnoxious Vegan. ~ Kate Bartolotta & Waylon Lewis
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 31, 2012
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Pet Vaccinations – What is necessary? What is harmful? ~ Dr. Judy Jasek
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 31, 2012
Vaccinations have been the standard of care for disease prevention in veterinary medicine for many years. After 24 years in practice, I am not convinced that this is the best we can do for our pets.94 views
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A Lesson from Roadkill. ~ Haley Marie Walker
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 31, 2012
Practicing non-violence is not always non-violent.85 views
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The Seven Yogas of the Heart, Part I: The Crucible.
by Josh Schrei on Jan 30, 2012
How we treat our physical hearts is the direct foundation for our lives and for our spiritual path. The most basic, fundamental practice we can develop on our journey of reconnection to the heart is to know what our physical hearts need to be truly healthy and to care for them diligently and lovingly.503 views
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The Choreography of 5 Million Birds. {New Video}
by Lynn Hasselberger on Jan 28, 2012
Breathtaking video of birds in coordinated flight. Wow.1,019 views
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I Know How God Feels.
by Karl Saliter on Jan 27, 2012
I find the rhino more noble than Jerry. There is a perfection in the beast, which the killer hiding behind his gun (and the backup guns all around him) lacks. I believe paying hunters are cowards and thieves. They hide under the strong arms of the professional hunter. They are stealing a false sense of virility, which they wear like the cheapest cologne on the planet. They don the fool's grin, but not in a good way.391 views
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Miami Twice: Miami Healthy Dining Hot Spots Part II.
by Carolyn Scott on Jan 25, 2012
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Why My Diet is Better Than Yours.
by Matt Wallace on Jan 25, 2012
We are all so different, not to mention constantly changing. From our thoughts to our cells to our exposure to significant exterior stimulation like our culture and environment, we are constantly evolving and morphing into new people.445 views
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A Record Year for Animal Rights. ~ Ame Wren
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 24, 2012
As a long-standing vegetarian and animal rights supporter, this news warmed my heart.544 views
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Vegan? Subscribe to Netflix & Kiss Your Social Life Goodbye. ~ Kate Bartolotta & Waylon Lewis
by Kate Bartolotta on Jan 24, 2012
Week 4: in which the intimidated imperfect vegans get a little bit bored.149 views
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The day the whales forgave us.
by Joseph Boquiren on Jan 23, 2012
Whales have an immeasurable capacity to forgive.316 views
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Brigitte Mars, Author, Herbalist, Raw Food Chef, at The Mindful Body, Boulder, March 24th. {Event}
by Jessica Stone Baker on Jan 21, 2012
Learn to use food, herbs, essential oils and natural remedies to achieve the best health ever. Learn to identify local plants for their edible and therapeutic properties with herbalist and author Brigitte Mars. Learn to create edible lawns. Sponsored by The Mindful Body in Boulder.70 views
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If you wear fur, & you can’t watch this video, don’t wear fur. If you don’t wear fur, but love animals, share this video.
by Waylon Lewis on Jan 20, 2012
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Video: a Lion, in all his (non-vegan) glory.
by Waylon Lewis on Jan 19, 2012
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Oprah Gets Her Krishna Groove On.
by Braja Sorensen on Jan 19, 2012
The anti-meat industry champion visits the cow capital of the universe...2,822 views
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What Type of Foodie are You?
by Jamie Ginsberg on Jan 19, 2012
Eating is a social experience, it is a way that we connect with our families and friends. Whether we are meeting new people, dating or catching up with old friends – sharing a bottle of wine and a meal is a great way to spend our time together.1,014 views
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elephant: you & facebook are the keys.
by Bob Weisenberg on Jan 18, 2012
We want you to love elephant journal so much that you just can’t wait to tell all your friends about it.852 views
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10 Things Vegans Are Not.
by Karl Saliter on Jan 18, 2012
Like ninjas, vegans are often unceremoniously lumped into stereotypes. Unlike ninjas, we don’t get to dress in black and kick serious butt and field really cool movie offers (Well, most of us don’t.). But maybe, we can have our day in the sun here on elephant journal, in the debunking room. So, the ten things vegans are not, are…2,152 views
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Don’t Kick the Cat. ~ Jacey Tramutt, MA LPC
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 17, 2012
It's moments like these where I see the payoff of meditation - the payoff of the gap.337 views
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10 Things I Learned at the San Francisco Yoga Journal Conference: Day 3
by Julie JC Peters on Jan 17, 2012
What you hate or feel uncomfortable about in other people is actually a mirror for what you don't want to face in yourself.322 views
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Video Response: Sh*t New Age Guys Say. ~ Jeff Thompson & Liz Cross-Thompson
by Jessica Stone Baker on Jan 16, 2012
Liz and Jeff just completed their video response to "Sh## New Age Girls Say." Check it out!674 views
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The Continuing Misadventures of Two Intimidated Imperfect Newbie Vegans. ~ Kate Bartolotta & Waylon Lewis.
by Kate Bartolotta on Jan 15, 2012
Week 3: In which the intimidated imperfect vegans find their groove with minimal mishaps.399 views
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