Funds lacking for Great Lakes cleanup planWASHINGTON, D.C. - The federal government is failing to adequately fund the Great Lakes restoration effort despite growing evidence the ecosystem is in dire straits, state and local officials recently told a House panel.The officials questioned the Bush administration's commitment to the Great Lakes restoration plan and criticized Congress for its lack of action to aid the ailing ecosystem."It appears so far that our message and the voices of the … [Read more...]
The Heart & Soul of Sex, Mushrooms saving the World, and a Woman’s Guide to Owning a Home
The Heart and Soul of Sex: Making the ISIS Connection, by Gina Ogden, Ph. D. (Trumpeter Books, Boston, MA, 2006), $22.95For every woman who has ever wondered, "Isn't there more to sex than this?" Gina Ogden, Ph.D., answers a resounding "Yes!" through the results of her acclaimed national women's sexuality survey, ISIS (Integrating Sexuality and Spirituality). Of respondents, 78 percent say that sex is much more than intercourse; it involves body, mind, heart and soul. A far … [Read more...]
An interview with Neale Donald Walsch
It's a fact of life that some people find themselves unable to support themselves. There are homeless people in cities and towns across the nation, and even more worldwide. Those who have homes rarely look homeless people in the eyes. When they do give some spare change, it's usually out of pity, rather than compassion. In their minds, they see the homeless as lazy and unwilling to work like the rest of us. In reality, they have no clue how the homeless came to be that way, or what it takes to … [Read more...]
Halloween 2006 | Ghost Hunting 101: Investigating All That Goes Bump In The Night
Do you hear bumps in the night? Does your hair stand on end when you walk into a room? Maybe you feel as if someone is watching you or perhaps you think you see someone out the corner of your eye, but when you turn to look no one is there? What you may be encountering in those unsettling moments is a ghost. Before you go running out of your house screaming, let's take a moment to talk about ghostly encounters and those who investigate this phenomena.A ghost is believed to be the spirit or soul … [Read more...]
Roots & Wings
We human beings need both roots and wings to function fully. Symbolically, it's as though the roots are the human, grounded part of our Earth walk and the wings are the divine, the part that flies among the stars. Both of these parts make up the whole being and both are essential to our experience on Earth. Think about it: Those of us who try to stay safely rooted in the ground, refusing to fly, are missing the divine component that gives inspiration to the everyday humanness of life. Those of … [Read more...]
A Complete Meal that is yummy
Congratulations! You've made it through Autumn clean-up and now you have holiday preparations to look forward to, beginning with Halloween. Simple meals are a gift from heaven, and then it's nice to have dessert that lasts a few days, too. Cookies are good for that if you can hide them from the local cookie monster! What about a simple main dish that's not just a platform for dessert, but something yummy. After a warming Cream of Tomato and Mushroom Soup (non-dairy choices shown), you can enjoy … [Read more...]
A CONVERSATION WITH DAHNA FOX
Dahna Fox :: Edge Life Expo Guest speaker "The Akashic Records & Our Search for Peace on Our Evolving Planet" Room 101DE | 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 11, 2006 $20 in Advance through Uptowntix.com or (651) 209-6799, $25 at the Door Dahna Fox is an akashic records teacher, LifePath coach and motivational speaker who travels nationally offering individual telephone and in-person consultations, lectures and workshops, teaching people how to consciously access their own … [Read more...]
Gratefulness
I met Steve, a 65-year-old Vietnam War veteran in San Diego, Calif., a few years ago. We met while waiting for a bus to travel from Pacific Beach to Claremont. Realizing there was plenty of time before the bus arrived, Steve promptly initiated a conversation. He was eager to share some of his military experiences in Vietnam. He began the story by saying, "You've really got to be grateful to God for some of the crazy things you did when you were young." With an introduction like that, I … [Read more...]
Arts News from Edge Life
"Dog Lovers Night Out at Sylvia" to benefit the Minneapolis Dog Grounds Project, sneak preview of The Jungle theatre's "Sylvia," 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, Pantages Theatre. Set in Manhattan, "Sylvia" follows the travails of Greg (Davis) and Kate (Wingert), a middle-aged couple whose 22-year-old marriage is threatened when Greg brings Sylvia (Frantzich) - a street-smart pooch - home from the park. Lovely and outspoken, Sylvia offers Greg an escape from the … [Read more...]
News from Edge Life
Elizabeth Edwards in Twin CitiesGOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. - Elizabeth Edwards, an attorney and the wife of John Edwards, former U.S. Senator from North Carolina and the 2004 Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate, will discuss her new book, Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers, from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at Golden Valley Golf & Country Club. The event, open to the public, is $25 in advance and $35 at the door. Proceeds will support the work of Chrysalis, which … [Read more...]
Extent of Mercury Pollution More Widespread, Report Shows
ST. PAUL - Mercury pollution is making its way into nearly every habitat in the United States, exposing countless species of wildlife to potentially harmful levels of mercury, a new report from the National Wildlife Federation shows."This report paints a compelling picture of mercury contamination in Minnesota and nationally," says Nancy Lange, Clean Air Program Coordinator for the Izaak Walton League of America. "From walleyes to loons, eagles to otters, mercury is accumulating … [Read more...]
Edge Life Presenting Events To Showcase Holistic Alternatives
Thank you for reading the Edge Life magazine. We truly appreciate our readers and advertisers for their support. During the next three months, the Edge Life family will offer the Mid-America region a myriad of information and events that you have asked and been waiting for: - This October issue includes the acclaimed 2006 Edge Life Directory. Visit www.edgelife.net/directories/. - James Van Praagh, a world-respected communicator and co-executive producer of "Ghost Whisperer," a … [Read more...]
Green Homes For Rural Communities
WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. - In Aitkin County, housing was becoming a major problem. "Any family that wanted to buy a house had two options - buy a fixer-upper or buy a million-dollar lake home," said Ross Wagner, head of Aitkin County Economic Development. Alison Lindburg, director of Dovetail Partner's Eco-Affordable Housing Program, agreed. "These two options demonstrate a growing problem in Minnesota: low-to-middle-income housing is just not available to the people that live and … [Read more...]
Mediums Are More Popular Than Ever, Proving Life Is Indeed Everlasting
Fascination with mediums and communication with the other side has ebbed and flowed over the centuries. Today its star shines more brightly than ever in the form of wildly popular television series like "Medium" and "Ghost Whisperer." The American public seemingly cannot get enough. Both these shows are based on the experiences of real-life mediums. Allison DuBois became renowned working with law enforcement in Arizona; NBC's Medium is based on her work. Kelsey Grammer's … [Read more...]
Uw-stout Body, Mind, And Spirit Conference: Healing Traditions From Around The World
MENOMONIE, Wis. - University of Wisconsin-Stout will host its tenth annual Body, Mind and Spirit Conference October 27-29, focusing on the theme of healing traditions from around the world. The conference attracts traditional healers, alternative healers, people seeking alternative healing, professionals and students in medicine and psychology, clergy, and anyone with an interest in the topics of the conference. At this year's event, healing practitioners from around the nation will offer … [Read more...]
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