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James Kass: Giving voices to urban youth
Robert Redford recognizes the work of James Kass for bringing a voice to the youth in Oakland, California. Robert Redford | Jan/Feb 2009 issue James Kass is a force of nature. The hip, bold visionary has created a powerful space within our democracy from which young people can fly bravely out into Read More...
Pierre Rabhi: Working to resolve world hunger
David Servan-Schreiber says Pierre Rabhi is a humble man who deserves praise for his environmental approach. David Servan-Schreiber | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Pierre Rabhi is a small, modest-looking man whose stature reflects neither the breadth of his thoughts nor the power of his character. At age 20, Read More...
Tony Recasner: Teaching students about healthy eating
Premier chef Alice Waters helped Tony Recasner develop the Edible Schoolyard to teach children about gardening and nutrition. Carmel Wroth | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Tony Recasner, Principal, Samuel J. Green Charter School. New Orleans, Louisiana Photo: Firstline Schools, Inc. When Hurricane Katrina Read More...
Willie Smits: Hanging around with orangutans
Chairman of the Rocky Mountain Institute Amory Lovins says there isn’t enough natural habitat left for endangered orangutans....so Willie Smits is building his own rainforest. Max Christern | Jan/Feb 2009 issue It’s quiet in the forests of Southeast Asia, says Willie Smits. Too quiet. “These Read More...
O. Carl Simonton: Alternative healing
O. Carl Simonton was nominated by H.R.H. Princess Irene of the Netherlands for alternative methods in cancer research. Carol Greenhouse | Jan/Feb 2009 issue O. Carl Simonton, Founder and medical director, Simonton Cancer Center. Malibu, California Photo: Firstline Schools, Inc. O. Carl Read More...
Amit Sood: Restoring well-being with complementary medicine
Economist Noreena Hertz says Amit Sood utilizes his great insights into the mind-body connection in his position at the Mayo Clinic. Lara Endreszl | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Amit Sood, Director of research, Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program, Mayo Clinic. Rochester, Minnesota Mayo Read More...
T. Colin Campbell: Advocating a vegan diet
Whole Foods CEO John Mackey says T. Colin Campbell's book, The China Study, is one of the most important books on nutrition ever written. John Mackey | Jan/Feb 2009 issue T. Colin Campbell, Author, The China Study. Ithaca, New York Photo: DL Anderson T. Colin Campbell grew up on a dairy farm Read More...
Victoria Maizes: Taking integrative medicine mainstream
Andrew Weil is responsible for popularizing integrative medicine. He says Victoria Maizes is an up-and-coming pioneer in the field. Stacey Kalish | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Victoria Maizes, Executive director, Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Tucson, Arizona Photo: Brendan Moore Members of Read More...
Acacio Augusto Castro da Paz: From making millions to guiding pilgrims
Bestselling author Paulo Coelho knows why Acacio Augusto Castro da Paz gave up a big-spending lifestyle in Brazil to open an inn for pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Max Christern | Jan/Feb 2009 issue The modern pilgrims arrive tired but content at the Praza do Obradoiro Read More...
Angela Rackstraw: Inspiring hope through art therapy
Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu says Angela Rackstraw has made great strides at breaking down racial and cultural barriers in South Africa through art and art education. Desmond Tutu | Jan/Feb 2009 issue Angela Rackstraw, Founder, Community Art Therapy. Cape Town, South Africa Photo: Chris Read More...