Congratulations to Director of Dance Ananya Chatterjea for being named by the Women’s Environmental Institute at Amador Hill as “Local Mother of Environmental Justice.” The Institute’s mission is: The Women’s Environmental Institute at Amador Hill, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is an environmental research, renewal and retreat center designed to create and share knowledge about environmental issues and policies relevant to women, children and identified communities especially affecte

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by Christian Goodman I eat like a bird, yet I continue to gain weight! Thats a comment a friend of mine would always make. I can attest to the fact that she tended to eat very little when we would go out for a meal but Ill admit that I assumed she went home and ate the entire contents of her refrigerator later. Naturally later when she was diagnosed with a pituitary disorder, I no longer assumed she wasnt being honest. When my friend asked her doctor what could have caused this, she was to

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If you have been interested in living a green lifestyle, but are not sure what to do, it is time for you to pursue environmental friendly merchandise and goods. There are many ways that you can contribute to the green efforts, from recycling to making better decisions when you are in the grocery store. Have you ever considered whether or not the food you eat is environmental friendly or not? Does the tuna fish you buy destroy the food source and habitat of dolphins? Does the cotton you wear co

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By Jenna WeberCooking seasonal meals is the best way to stretch your dollar at the dinner table, so I have more fall-inspired recipes to keep your tummy full and your bills low. I recently moved to Northern California where there is much more of a change of season than in South Florida, where I’m from. As I drink in all the delicious autumn air, I’m loving fall produce to make simple meals. Since I’m a little homesick and missing my friends and family back home, I’m looking for figure-friendly c

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Well, this may not be the answer you really want to hear but for the vast majority of the people who are stricken with the problem of itchy scalp or itchy head as it’s many times called, it’s the truth. And the answer is; It’s your Shampoo and conditioner. I know what you might be thinking. How can my current Shampoo and Conditioner possibly be causing my problem? Well, there again the answer is not one that most people would like to hear. The root cause are the toxic chemicals found in

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