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HOW DID YOU GET STARTED WITH YOUR LINE OF HANDBAGS?Let me start off by saying that I am addicted to handbags. I own about 25 to 30 different handbags. I have always looked to purchase sustainable & eco-friendly handbags that are creative, versatile and functional. So I fi nally decided, why not try making it myself? And that’s how it all started.

WHAT INSPIRES YOUR DESIGN? I get inspiration from nature, from people on the streets, as well as from fashion trends. Eco J’adore is universal. I make products for men and women of all age groups. It’s for anyone who loves being unique and trendy without causing much harm to Mother Nature.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE MATERIALS TO USE FOR YOUR HANDBAGS AND WHY?For my fi rst collection, my primary material was burlap. I used organic burlap coffee sacks from our local coffee roaster that would usually be discarded. Instead of throwing them away, I thought, ‘Why not try making something fun and creative and give it a second life?’ Besides burlap, I also use raw canvas, cotton, and other fabrics for the lining that are usually donated or bought from second-hand stores.

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and her Eco J’adore Handbags

Rinchen Sherpa, designer of Eco J’adore, is changing what some people think about eco-friendly fashion products by taking organic burlap coffee sacks from local roasters and turning them into fun, trendy handbags. Her latest collection is set to launch later in 2013.

WHERE HAS ECO J’ADORE BEEN SHOWCASED?Eco J’adore’s handbag line has been seen in Denver at Cherry Creek Fashion Night Out, and the Front Range College Fashion Show–and has also been featured on a variety of blogs and magazines such as Denver Dress Up, First Class Fashionista, Sublime magazine, DenVhere magazine, etc.

WHAT IS NEXT FOR ECO J’ADORE?I am working on my new collection, which will be more versatile and sophisticated, yet very chic and eco-friendly. Eco J’adore is also planning to expand its product categories to homemade soaps, hand-painted greeting cards, and more.

WHERE CAN I BUY THE BAGS?I am in the process of working with local consignment boutiques that will be carrying some of my products. To purchase Eco J’adore handbags, visit their Facebook page (Eco-Jadore) or email Rinchen at [email protected].

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INSPIRATIONAL BRACELETSThese bracelets from HorseFeathers are made from recycled metal scraps and hand-dyed silk. The colorful accessories come in a variety of colors with options for inspirational messages or unique designs woven in. horsefeathersgifts.com

ORGANIC LINE PYLO’S SUMMER COLLECTIONThe PYLO Summer Collection is reinventing the making of traditional denim by using 90 percent less water than it normally takes to create beautiful jeans. Their organic technique called “Earth Wash” signifi cantly reduces the chemicals used to distress the fabric. The result is gorgeous denim and ever so soft against the skin. pylo.com

COURTNEY CLUTCHThis clutch is the perfect mixture of casual and fancy for an evening out. The purchase of this clutch, made of handwoven pandanus in Indonesia, will aid Indonesian communities by providing an ethical workplace environment and living wages to support their families. Pair it with these upcycled vintage shades and 1930s vintage earrings.Hearts.com

CORAZON TAGUA EARRINGSThese cute earrings are small laser-cut Tagua hearts that hang from silver fi ndings. Approximately half an inch squared in size and made in red or black, these Tagua earrings are ethically handmade in Colombia using eco-friendly dyes. fb.com/muichic

ECO GLITTER WALLETGlobal Goods Market’s Glitter Wallet is a perfect purchase for those ladies who need a little sparkle in their lives. These wallets are made of recycled candy wrappers and potato chip bags. With every wallet purchase, the company provides a set of schoolbooks to a disadvantaged child in Cambodia. globalgoodspartners.org

LOVE BIRDS CLUTCHCreate a diverse look with his colorful clutch made from hand embroidered hupil which is traditional Guatemalan clothing. Pair it with this necklace and earrings, both made from upcycled telephone wires. This look will get you ready for the bright colors of Spring.Hearts.com

-fashioneco

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FASHION

HOW DID YOU GET STARTED WITH YOUR LINE OF HANDBAGS?Let me start off by saying that I am addicted to handbags. I own about 25 to 30 different handbags. I have always looked to purchase sustainable & eco-friendly handbags that are creative, versatile and functional. So I fi nally decided, why not try making it myself? And that’s how it all started.

WHAT INSPIRES YOUR DESIGN? I get inspiration from nature, from people on the streets, as well as from fashion trends. Eco J’adore is universal. I make products for men and women of all age groups. It’s for anyone who loves being unique and trendy without causing much harm to Mother Nature.

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE MATERIALS TO USE FOR YOUR HANDBAGS AND WHY?For my fi rst collection, my primary material was burlap. I used organic burlap coffee sacks from our local coffee roaster that would usually be discarded. Instead of throwing them away, I thought, ‘Why not try making something fun and creative and give it a second life?’ Besides burlap, I also use raw canvas, cotton, and other fabrics for the lining that are usually donated or bought from second-hand stores.

Rinchen Sherpa

Designer

and her Eco J’adore Handbags

Rinchen Sherpa, designer of Eco J’adore, is changing what some people think about eco-friendly fashion products by taking organic burlap coffee sacks from local roasters and turning them into fun, trendy handbags. Her latest collection is set to launch later in 2013.

WHERE HAS ECO J’ADORE BEEN SHOWCASED?Eco J’adore’s handbag line has been seen in Denver at Cherry Creek Fashion Night Out, and the Front Range College Fashion Show–and has also been featured on a variety of blogs and magazines such as Denver Dress Up, First Class Fashionista, Sublime magazine, DenVhere magazine, etc.

WHAT IS NEXT FOR ECO J’ADORE?I am working on my new collection, which will be more versatile and sophisticated, yet very chic and eco-friendly. Eco J’adore is also planning to expand its product categories to homemade soaps, hand-painted greeting cards, and more.

WHERE CAN I BUY THE BAGS?I am in the process of working with local consignment boutiques that will be carrying some of my products. To purchase Eco J’adore handbags, visit their Facebook page (Eco-Jadore) or email Rinchen at [email protected].


FASHION

INSPIRATIONAL BRACELETSThese bracelets from HorseFeathers are made from recycled metal scraps and hand-dyed silk. The colorful accessories come in a variety of colors with options for inspirational messages or unique designs woven in. horsefeathersgifts.com

ORGANIC LINE PYLO’S SUMMER COLLECTIONThe PYLO Summer Collection is reinventing the making of traditional denim by using 90 percent less water than it normally takes to create beautiful jeans. Their organic technique called “Earth Wash” signifi cantly reduces the chemicals used to distress the fabric. The result is gorgeous denim and ever so soft against the skin. pylo.com

COURTNEY CLUTCHThis clutch is the perfect mixture of casual and fancy for an evening out. The purchase of this clutch, made of handwoven pandanus in Indonesia, will aid Indonesian communities by providing an ethical workplace environment and living wages to support their families. Pair it with these upcycled vintage shades and 1930s vintage earrings.Hearts.com

CORAZON TAGUA EARRINGSThese cute earrings are small laser-cut Tagua hearts that hang from silver fi ndings. Approximately half an inch squared in size and made in red or black, these Tagua earrings are ethically handmade in Colombia using eco-friendly dyes. fb.com/muichic

ECO GLITTER WALLETGlobal Goods Market’s Glitter Wallet is a perfect purchase for those ladies who need a little sparkle in their lives. These wallets are made of recycled candy wrappers and potato chip bags. With every wallet purchase, the company provides a set of schoolbooks to a disadvantaged child in Cambodia. globalgoodspartners.org

LOVE BIRDS CLUTCHCreate a diverse look with his colorful clutch made from hand embroidered hupil which is traditional Guatemalan clothing. Pair it with this necklace and earrings, both made from upcycled telephone wires. This look will get you ready for the bright colors of Spring.Hearts.com

-fashioneco

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

BY DR. GARRY GORDON, MD, DO, MD(H)

I’m sure you have heard the old saying “you are what you

eat,” an expression that was popularized back in the 1930s, after the book of the same name authored by pioneering health food and weight loss physician, Dr. Victor Lindlar. But while it is true that our bodies are built and nourished by the foods we eat, fat

does not make us fat, nor does sugar make us sweet! In fact, healthy fats are necessary for maintaining healthy skin, brain function, and promoting proper eyesight, while sugar is a toxin that destroys the body’s immune function, especially when consumed in excess.

THE TrUTH ABOUT SUGArWhat about the sugar in fruit? Traditionally, natural sugars in the form of fruit or honey were considered a treat and primarily enjoyed during harvest times. We also ate more whole grains and simple, unrefi ned carbohydrates rich in fi ber, vitamins and minerals. Today, “man-made” refi ned sugars are added to just about every food product on the grocery shelf–mostly listed on the ingredients panel as high fructose corn syrup, anhydrous dextrose, lactose, maltose, sucrose and others. Refi ned carbohydrates like white sandwich bread, hot dog and hamburger buns, English muffi ns, bagels, pizza crust, white crackers, and most cereals, are converted to sugar once you eat them, and these are the culprits adding to our toxic burden and chronic diseases.

Did you know that 80–90 percent of cancers are caused by environmental factors, and of these, 30–40 percent are directly linked to your diet? Cancer loves sugar, and cannot live without it–which is why it is no longer considered primarily a genetic disease, but a metabolic one. Removing refi ned carbohydrates and sugars from your diet will hinder cancer from developing, prevent the chronic infl ammation underlying heart disease, and help you lose weight! I recommend everyone read Dr. Mark Hyman’s latest book The Blood Sugar Solution, to gain a comprehensive knowledge of how diet, blood sugar levels, infl ammation, toxicity, and metabolism are all linked to the epidemic occurrence of obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and cancers seen today.

HELpFUL TIpS FOr A HEALTHY DIETAdopting a healthy diet for life is a fundamental part of my FIGHT For Your Health Program. Seek out non-GMO, organically grown, locally harvested foods. They are healthier

for you, healthier for our environment, and they support our local economy.

I recommend eating a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables–consumed raw or lightly steamed–in order to retain the vital nutrients and enzymes needed for digestion. Gluten sensitivities, “leaky gut” syndrome, and GERD (refl ux disease) are all unavoidable with the genetically modifi ed soy and corn in everyone’s diet, providing a pesticide effect in our intestines, altering our fl ora, and damaging our immune systems. It’s one reason I also believe it is critical to adopt a daily detoxifi cation regimen to rid our bodies of the various environmental pollutants and toxins we regularly ingest. Even when seeking out organic alternatives, I insist that we all still need to supplement our diets with quality vitamins and supplements.

vITAL vITAmINS & mUST-HAvE mINErALSMy Beyond Chelation Improved (BC-I) formula, with vitamin K2 and resveratrol, provides the highest quality multi-vitamin/mineral blend, with other natural, essential ingredients to feed the heart, help rid the body of heavy metals, and help control chronic infl ammation, which is the major cause of heart attacks and strokes. I also suggest taking a probiotic supplement with acidophilus such as Kyo-Dophilus 9®, which is so important when dealing with the constant exposure to genetically modifi ed foods that disturb normal bowel fl ora.

My power drink, containing Bio En’R-G’y C™, Longevity Maca™, Best of Organic Greens™, Beyond Fiber™, and ZeoGold™ is an excellent way to provide your body with an abundant amount of critical nutrients your body needs for free radical protection, increased energy levels, enhanced digestion and immune function. Beyond Fiber and ZeoGold are especially benefi cial in helping to detoxify the gastrointestinal tract and support the growth of the probiotic fl ora.

For more information about my FIGHT For Your Health Program, recommended supplements, or detoxifi cation protocols, please visit the Gordon Research Institute website at www.gordonresearch.com.

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I’m sure you have heard the old saying “you are what you

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does not make us fat, nor does sugar make us sweet! In fact, healthy fats are necessary for maintaining healthy skin, brain function, and promoting proper eyesight, while sugar is a toxin that destroys the body’s immune function, especially when consumed in excess.

THE TrUTH ABOUT SUGArWhat about the sugar in fruit? Traditionally, natural sugars in the form of fruit or honey were considered a treat and primarily enjoyed during harvest times. We also ate more whole grains and simple, unrefi ned carbohydrates rich in fi ber, vitamins and minerals. Today, “man-made” refi ned sugars are added to just about every food product on the grocery shelf–mostly listed on the ingredients panel as high fructose corn syrup, anhydrous dextrose, lactose, maltose, sucrose and others. Refi ned carbohydrates like white sandwich bread, hot dog and hamburger buns, English muffi ns, bagels, pizza crust, white crackers, and most cereals, are converted to sugar once you eat them, and these are the culprits adding to our toxic burden and chronic diseases.

Did you know that 80–90 percent of cancers are caused by environmental factors, and of these, 30–40 percent are directly linked to your diet? Cancer loves sugar, and cannot live without it–which is why it is no longer considered primarily a genetic disease, but a metabolic one. Removing refi ned carbohydrates and sugars from your diet will hinder cancer from developing, prevent the chronic infl ammation underlying heart disease, and help you lose weight! I recommend everyone read Dr. Mark Hyman’s latest book The Blood Sugar Solution, to gain a comprehensive knowledge of how diet, blood sugar levels, infl ammation, toxicity, and metabolism are all linked to the epidemic occurrence of obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and cancers seen today.

HELpFUL TIpS FOr A HEALTHY DIETAdopting a healthy diet for life is a fundamental part of my FIGHT For Your Health Program. Seek out non-GMO, organically grown, locally harvested foods. They are healthier

for you, healthier for our environment, and they support our local economy.

I recommend eating a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables–consumed raw or lightly steamed–in order to retain the vital nutrients and enzymes needed for digestion. Gluten sensitivities, “leaky gut” syndrome, and GERD (refl ux disease) are all unavoidable with the genetically modifi ed soy and corn in everyone’s diet, providing a pesticide effect in our intestines, altering our fl ora, and damaging our immune systems. It’s one reason I also believe it is critical to adopt a daily detoxifi cation regimen to rid our bodies of the various environmental pollutants and toxins we regularly ingest. Even when seeking out organic alternatives, I insist that we all still need to supplement our diets with quality vitamins and supplements.

vITAL vITAmINS & mUST-HAvE mINErALSMy Beyond Chelation Improved (BC-I) formula, with vitamin K2 and resveratrol, provides the highest quality multi-vitamin/mineral blend, with other natural, essential ingredients to feed the heart, help rid the body of heavy metals, and help control chronic infl ammation, which is the major cause of heart attacks and strokes. I also suggest taking a probiotic supplement with acidophilus such as Kyo-Dophilus 9®, which is so important when dealing with the constant exposure to genetically modifi ed foods that disturb normal bowel fl ora.

My power drink, containing Bio En’R-G’y C™, Longevity Maca™, Best of Organic Greens™, Beyond Fiber™, and ZeoGold™ is an excellent way to provide your body with an abundant amount of critical nutrients your body needs for free radical protection, increased energy levels, enhanced digestion and immune function. Beyond Fiber and ZeoGold are especially benefi cial in helping to detoxify the gastrointestinal tract and support the growth of the probiotic fl ora.

For more information about my FIGHT For Your Health Program, recommended supplements, or detoxifi cation protocols, please visit the Gordon Research Institute website at www.gordonresearch.com.

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THE NEGATIvE EFFEcTS OF

Dr. Michael J. Robb, DC, BA, AAS, is a chiropractic physician with more than 10 years of experience practicing in the metro-Phoenix area. Formerly working in the fi eld of Nuclear Engineering, he returned to school to study human biomechanics. Today, Dr. Robb applies his experience in engineering with bio-mechanics to help improve both the body and mind. For more information about Dr. Robb and his practice, visit thefi x24.com.

Illustration by Laura Rollins

PROLONGED SITTING

A lifetime of poor posture can start a progression of symptoms in the average adult often starting with:

FATIGUE: Your muscles have to work hard just to hold you up if you have poor posture, depleting you of extra energy.

DAmAGE TO mUScLES IN THE NEck, BAck, ArmS AND LEGS: More than 80 percent of neck and back problems are the result of tight, achy muscles brought on by years of bad posture.

JOINT STIFFNESS AND pAIN: One is at risk for “wear and tear” arthritis, or what is termed degenerative osteoarthritis—because of poor posture and limited mobility increasing the likelihood of this condition in later years.

A study published in the March 26, 2012, issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine found a clear “association” between the act of sitting and “all-cause mortality.” Bottom line—sitting for more than eleven hours a day results in a 40 percent higher chance of dying from any cause at all (the average person sits more than 8 hours per day, and many offi ce workers sit as much as 15 hours per day).

Think about all the sitting in your typical day; you sit at breakfast, work, in the car, to watch TV or search the internet. Just 60 to 90 minutes of inactivity (like sitting) is enough to shut down the enzymes responsible for producing HDL, the “good” cholesterol, and for regulating blood sugar. Chronic inactivity is now thought to contribute to our diabetes epidemic, and sitting puts your metabolism to sleep.

Even if your job doesn’t allow for routine hourly breaks, there are things to do at your desk to break up a day of inactivity and get moving. Stand up, dance about, wiggle around, take a few steps back and forth, or march in place. It may not sound like much, but an Australian study found that these types of mini-breaks, just one minute long throughout the day, can actually make a difference. These simple movements can help lower blood sugar, triglycerides, cholesterol and waist size. Another option is to sit on an exercise ball instead of a desk chair—it helps strengthen the core, improves balance and fl exibility, and you’ll burn a few extra calories as it requires more energy than sitting in a chair. So remember—don’t sit if you can stand, don’t stand if you can walk.

The modern-day workplace is taxing on our health. Sitting at the workplace—at a computer,

workstation, or in meetings —for 6 to 8 hours every day is a common fi nding. Both factory blue-collar workers and white-collar executives are at risk of developing serious health problems from sitting too long. One study reveals health effects associated with prolonged sitting, and produced some surprising results.

Study leader Dr Emma Wilmot, from the Diabetes Research Group at the University of Leicester, said, “The average adult spends 50 percent to 70 percent of their time sitting, so the fi ndings of this study have far-reaching implications. By simply limiting the time that we spend sitting, we may be able to reduce our risk of diabetes, heart disease and death.”

Other studies have focused on the science of joint biomechanics. The body is mechanical, and sitting too long can cause mechanical trauma to the feet, ankles, knees, pelvis, back and neck. Sitting in a fl exed position or hunched over a desk glaring at the computer can cause micro-trauma to our mechanical bodies. Placing the body in fl exion causes the bones in our spine to shift backward where they contact, compress or pinch nerves that exit the spine and distribute all over the body. In fact, some of these nerves control organ function and studies have shown that compressed nerves result in diseased organs.

Prolonged periods of sitting or environmental factors or bad habits can increase the potential for poor posture. Many things about our lifestyle today have contributed to an increase in posture-related problems:

• We are a society that watches more television than any previous generation.

• We are an electronic society, with more and more people working at sedentary desk jobs or sitting in front of computer terminals.

• The growing number of cars on our roads is resulting in more accidents and injuries.

• We drive in cars with poorly designed seats.


OFFIcE HEALTH

BY DR. MICHAEL J. ROBB, DC, BA, AAS

THE NEGATIvE EFFEcTS OF

Dr. Michael J. Robb, DC, BA, AAS, is a chiropractic physician with more than 10 years of experience practicing in the metro-Phoenix area. Formerly working in the fi eld of Nuclear Engineering, he returned to school to study human biomechanics. Today, Dr. Robb applies his experience in engineering with bio-mechanics to help improve both the body and mind. For more information about Dr. Robb and his practice, visit thefi x24.com.

Illustration by Laura Rollins

PROLONGED SITTING

A lifetime of poor posture can start a progression of symptoms in the average adult often starting with:

FATIGUE: Your muscles have to work hard just to hold you up if you have poor posture, depleting you of extra energy.

DAmAGE TO mUScLES IN THE NEck, BAck, ArmS AND LEGS: More than 80 percent of neck and back problems are the result of tight, achy muscles brought on by years of bad posture.

JOINT STIFFNESS AND pAIN: One is at risk for “wear and tear” arthritis, or what is termed degenerative osteoarthritis—because of poor posture and limited mobility increasing the likelihood of this condition in later years.

A study published in the March 26, 2012, issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine found a clear “association” between the act of sitting and “all-cause mortality.” Bottom line—sitting for more than eleven hours a day results in a 40 percent higher chance of dying from any cause at all (the average person sits more than 8 hours per day, and many offi ce workers sit as much as 15 hours per day).

Think about all the sitting in your typical day; you sit at breakfast, work, in the car, to watch TV or search the internet. Just 60 to 90 minutes of inactivity (like sitting) is enough to shut down the enzymes responsible for producing HDL, the “good” cholesterol, and for regulating blood sugar. Chronic inactivity is now thought to contribute to our diabetes epidemic, and sitting puts your metabolism to sleep.

Even if your job doesn’t allow for routine hourly breaks, there are things to do at your desk to break up a day of inactivity and get moving. Stand up, dance about, wiggle around, take a few steps back and forth, or march in place. It may not sound like much, but an Australian study found that these types of mini-breaks, just one minute long throughout the day, can actually make a difference. These simple movements can help lower blood sugar, triglycerides, cholesterol and waist size. Another option is to sit on an exercise ball instead of a desk chair—it helps strengthen the core, improves balance and fl exibility, and you’ll burn a few extra calories as it requires more energy than sitting in a chair. So remember—don’t sit if you can stand, don’t stand if you can walk.

The modern-day workplace is taxing on our health. Sitting at the workplace—at a computer,

workstation, or in meetings —for 6 to 8 hours every day is a common fi nding. Both factory blue-collar workers and white-collar executives are at risk of developing serious health problems from sitting too long. One study reveals health effects associated with prolonged sitting, and produced some surprising results.

Study leader Dr Emma Wilmot, from the Diabetes Research Group at the University of Leicester, said, “The average adult spends 50 percent to 70 percent of their time sitting, so the fi ndings of this study have far-reaching implications. By simply limiting the time that we spend sitting, we may be able to reduce our risk of diabetes, heart disease and death.”

Other studies have focused on the science of joint biomechanics. The body is mechanical, and sitting too long can cause mechanical trauma to the feet, ankles, knees, pelvis, back and neck. Sitting in a fl exed position or hunched over a desk glaring at the computer can cause micro-trauma to our mechanical bodies. Placing the body in fl exion causes the bones in our spine to shift backward where they contact, compress or pinch nerves that exit the spine and distribute all over the body. In fact, some of these nerves control organ function and studies have shown that compressed nerves result in diseased organs.

Prolonged periods of sitting or environmental factors or bad habits can increase the potential for poor posture. Many things about our lifestyle today have contributed to an increase in posture-related problems:

• We are a society that watches more television than any previous generation.

• We are an electronic society, with more and more people working at sedentary desk jobs or sitting in front of computer terminals.

• The growing number of cars on our roads is resulting in more accidents and injuries.

• We drive in cars with poorly designed seats.

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You might still be going strong on those New Year’s fi tness resolutions, but sometimes exercise alone just

isn’t enough to achieve those lifestyle goals of losing weight or becoming less stressed. Perhaps you’ve also tried getting more sleep and even lightening your workload a bit, but the weight and worries still linger. In the end, it all comes down to a change in your diet. What you eat can legitimately affect your mood and how your body feels—and you won’t know until you eat the wrong thing and experience uncomfortable symptoms.

THE POWER OF FOODBelieve it or not, symptoms such as stomach pains, headaches, irritability and fatigue can be offset and treated by eating the right foods.

Using food in place of medicine is far from a new concept. Hippocrates, Greek physician and father of modern medicine, once said: “Leave your drugs in the chemist’s pot if you can heal the patient with food.” Unfortunately, this form of thinking has been lost as we make more advancement with medicines and solutions that treat the symptoms, but don’t fi x the problem.

Naturopathic Doctor Suneil Jain of Rejuvena Health and Aesthetics says food sensitivities are far more common today than many people might think. Although often equated with food allergies, food sensitivities also include food intolerances which, unlike allergies, are toxic reactions to foods that do not involve the immune system, making them more diffi cult to diagnose. Food intolerance occurs when something in a food irritates a person’s digestive system, causing them to improperly digest or break down the food. Milk is a great example. Being allergic to milk is different from having lactose intolerance. Nearly one in ten people is affected by a food intolerance to lactose!

ADDRESSING THE PROBLEMAnother food culprit contributing to our health problems… sugar. According to Jain, the average American eats about 92 grams of sugar a day, but the human body needs only about 8 grams for energy–ideally, it should come from fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains. Understanding the foods your body can tolerate can help reduce reaction symptoms. Eating a variety of foods and nutrients is also important, as this food rotation can help prevent the body from developing an allergy or sensitivity to certain foods over wtime.

Dr. Jain’s Food as Medicine program teaches patients the right foods to eat and the ones to avoid. Each personalized diet plan is based upon a blood analysis to determine underlying food sensitivities–gluten and pasteurized dairy

are two of the most common. The test is similar to a food allergy test, although sensitivities differ from allergies in many ways:• Reactions are delayed and not immediate or

life-threatening.• A small amount of food may not provoke noticeable

reaction, but a large amount will.• Symptoms can appear immediately or in up to three days.• A person may be reactive to more than 25 foods and food

chemicals.• Even so-called “healthy” foods such as chicken, salmon,

spinach, blueberries, apples or garlic can cause problems.

TIPS TO FIGHT FOOD SENSITIVITIES Knowing your body’s food sensitivities can result in fewer headaches, less bloating, more energy–and can help you lose weight. Different people can have very dissimilar reactions to the same food. Symptoms can come and go and change throughout life. They may not be very harmful but eventually will affect an individual’s well-being.

Prevent food intolerances and the associated symptoms by following these simple steps.• Learn which foods, and in what amounts, cause you to

have symptoms, and limit your intake to amounts you can handle.

• In restaurants, ask your server how your meal will be prepared. Some meals may contain foods you cannot tolerate and that may not be evident from the menu.

• Learn to read food labels and check the ingredients, and remember to check condiments and seasonings, which sometimes contain MSG and other additives.

Article provided by Robyn Moore on behalf of Rejuvena Health and Aesthetics. Rejuvena Health and Aesthetics specializes in wellness and anti-aging. Dr. Jain’s practice incorporates the most current and successful therapies found today in naturopathic and aesthetic medicine. WeRejuvenate.com | (480) 551-9000

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

You might still be going strong on those New Year’s fi tness resolutions, but sometimes exercise alone just

isn’t enough to achieve those lifestyle goals of losing weight or becoming less stressed. Perhaps you’ve also tried getting more sleep and even lightening your workload a bit, but the weight and worries still linger. In the end, it all comes down to a change in your diet. What you eat can legitimately affect your mood and how your body feels—and you won’t know until you eat the wrong thing and experience uncomfortable symptoms.

THE POWER OF FOODBelieve it or not, symptoms such as stomach pains, headaches, irritability and fatigue can be offset and treated by eating the right foods.

Using food in place of medicine is far from a new concept. Hippocrates, Greek physician and father of modern medicine, once said: “Leave your drugs in the chemist’s pot if you can heal the patient with food.” Unfortunately, this form of thinking has been lost as we make more advancement with medicines and solutions that treat the symptoms, but don’t fi x the problem.

Naturopathic Doctor Suneil Jain of Rejuvena Health and Aesthetics says food sensitivities are far more common today than many people might think. Although often equated with food allergies, food sensitivities also include food intolerances which, unlike allergies, are toxic reactions to foods that do not involve the immune system, making them more diffi cult to diagnose. Food intolerance occurs when something in a food irritates a person’s digestive system, causing them to improperly digest or break down the food. Milk is a great example. Being allergic to milk is different from having lactose intolerance. Nearly one in ten people is affected by a food intolerance to lactose!

ADDRESSING THE PROBLEMAnother food culprit contributing to our health problems… sugar. According to Jain, the average American eats about 92 grams of sugar a day, but the human body needs only about 8 grams for energy–ideally, it should come from fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains. Understanding the foods your body can tolerate can help reduce reaction symptoms. Eating a variety of foods and nutrients is also important, as this food rotation can help prevent the body from developing an allergy or sensitivity to certain foods over wtime.

Dr. Jain’s Food as Medicine program teaches patients the right foods to eat and the ones to avoid. Each personalized diet plan is based upon a blood analysis to determine underlying food sensitivities–gluten and pasteurized dairy

are two of the most common. The test is similar to a food allergy test, although sensitivities differ from allergies in many ways:• Reactions are delayed and not immediate or

life-threatening.• A small amount of food may not provoke noticeable

reaction, but a large amount will.• Symptoms can appear immediately or in up to three days.• A person may be reactive to more than 25 foods and food

chemicals.• Even so-called “healthy” foods such as chicken, salmon,

spinach, blueberries, apples or garlic can cause problems.

TIPS TO FIGHT FOOD SENSITIVITIES Knowing your body’s food sensitivities can result in fewer headaches, less bloating, more energy–and can help you lose weight. Different people can have very dissimilar reactions to the same food. Symptoms can come and go and change throughout life. They may not be very harmful but eventually will affect an individual’s well-being.

Prevent food intolerances and the associated symptoms by following these simple steps.• Learn which foods, and in what amounts, cause you to

have symptoms, and limit your intake to amounts you can handle.

• In restaurants, ask your server how your meal will be prepared. Some meals may contain foods you cannot tolerate and that may not be evident from the menu.

• Learn to read food labels and check the ingredients, and remember to check condiments and seasonings, which sometimes contain MSG and other additives.

Article provided by Robyn Moore on behalf of Rejuvena Health and Aesthetics. Rejuvena Health and Aesthetics specializes in wellness and anti-aging. Dr. Jain’s practice incorporates the most current and successful therapies found today in naturopathic and aesthetic medicine. WeRejuvenate.com | (480) 551-9000

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INTRODUCING RAW FOOD Cathy Aoinozi, a veterinarian in Pine Village, Indiana, indicated that while studying Western medicine methods, she learned that incorporating a raw food diet led to decreased shedding, better digestion of food, and a difference in mood. She began to suggest a raw food diet to her clients, and found that her clients’ pets seemed happier and more energized after shifting diets.

Aoinozi currently feeds her dogs and cats a raw food meat mixture she obtains from a butcher consisting of liver and kidneys from chicken, beef and turkey, as well as stir-fried vegetables, and beans.

She cautions, however, that switching to a raw food diet needs to be done carefully and slowly to see what pets will eat and how their bodies will respond to the food. Raw foods are not for every animal, just like people who have specifi c health needs who can’t handle an intense diet. Some animals react with stomach issues if their owners switch back and forth, so it’s important to develop a plan with your veterinarian.

Aoinozi said a common misconception is that dogs can only eat meat; actually, she said, they’ve evolved to accept many types of benefi cial proteins such as eggs and vegetables.

“I talk to every new owner about their feeding habits for their animals,” Aoinozi said. “I have found most health conditions can be treated by a raw food diet.” She also recommends a raw food diet for cats and dogs with cancer, diabetes, skin allergies, seizures, and stomach problems.

DIET FOR CATS Another advocate for raw food is Robin Olson, owner of a cat rescue called Kitten Associates. She too feeds her eight cats a variation of a raw food diet, including a mixture of the bones and organs of many different animals used for human consumption from a local Pennsylvania farm. Like Aoinozi, Olson also includes eggs and some vegetables in her animals’ diets. She also feeds her cats vitamins or supplements to make sure each one gets the appropriate nutrition.

Olson sees her cats reaping health benefi ts such as thicker fur, increased energy, and improved endocrine system–especially the older ones. Overall, they live better lives, she said.

*Consult your veterinarian prior to switching your pet to a raw food diet.

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Some of the latest crazes in the human health and wellness world include raw food (uncooked, unprocessed and often organic food)–but what about

food for your pets? Can our pets benefi t from raw food as well? Some veterinarians and animal rescue owners are beginning to encourage dog and cat owners to incorporate raw food into their pets’ diets to increase health and improve behavior.

INTRODUCING RAW FOOD Cathy Aoinozi, a veterinarian in Pine Village, Indiana, indicated that while studying Western medicine methods, she learned that incorporating a raw food diet led to decreased shedding, better digestion of food, and a difference in mood. She began to suggest a raw food diet to her clients, and found that her clients’ pets seemed happier and more energized after shifting diets.

Aoinozi currently feeds her dogs and cats a raw food meat mixture she obtains from a butcher consisting of liver and kidneys from chicken, beef and turkey, as well as stir-fried vegetables, and beans.

She cautions, however, that switching to a raw food diet needs to be done carefully and slowly to see what pets will eat and how their bodies will respond to the food. Raw foods are not for every animal, just like people who have specifi c health needs who can’t handle an intense diet. Some animals react with stomach issues if their owners switch back and forth, so it’s important to develop a plan with your veterinarian.

Aoinozi said a common misconception is that dogs can only eat meat; actually, she said, they’ve evolved to accept many types of benefi cial proteins such as eggs and vegetables.

“I talk to every new owner about their feeding habits for their animals,” Aoinozi said. “I have found most health conditions can be treated by a raw food diet.” She also recommends a raw food diet for cats and dogs with cancer, diabetes, skin allergies, seizures, and stomach problems.

DIET FOR CATS Another advocate for raw food is Robin Olson, owner of a cat rescue called Kitten Associates. She too feeds her eight cats a variation of a raw food diet, including a mixture of the bones and organs of many different animals used for human consumption from a local Pennsylvania farm. Like Aoinozi, Olson also includes eggs and some vegetables in her animals’ diets. She also feeds her cats vitamins or supplements to make sure each one gets the appropriate nutrition.

Olson sees her cats reaping health benefi ts such as thicker fur, increased energy, and improved endocrine system–especially the older ones. Overall, they live better lives, she said.

*Consult your veterinarian prior to switching your pet to a raw food diet.

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RAW FOOD DIET FOR YOUR PETS

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You probably checked your email today. Then maybe you updated your social network status and looked at some friends’ photos, or watched a humorous

video. After that, you might have scheduled a credit card payment, made a bank account transfer, and adjusted your stock portfolio. Often called “cloud computing,” doing these things makes you a part of the explosion of interconnectedness which will defi ne an era. You can access almost anything from almost anywhere, with the necessary software, data storage, and computing power residing somewhere in “the cloud.”

But it all has a physical location, and this massive wave of information brings with it a surge in energy consumption–every online operation requires a specialized computer, called a server, to process it. For the most part, these servers are kept at nondescript buildings called data centers, which are warehouses specifi cally designed to handle the machinery of our high-tech lifestyles. These facilities are built in terms of megawatts, not kilowatts, of capacity, and operate 24/7. Jonathan G. Koomey, a Stanford research fellow, estimated for the New York Times that data centers in the United States used about 76 billion kilowatt-hours in 2010—about 2 percent of the total electricity consumed in the country. For comparison, the U.S. Energy Information Administration data shows that the entire state of Arizona consumed almost 73 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity that year. The average residential utility customer consumes about 11,500 kilowatt-hours per year.

SAVING ENERGY Don’t close your web browser just yet–the industry is beginning to respond. Thankfully, being environmentally conscious can actually raise corporate profi ts, because saving energy (lots of it) means saving money. The main energy users are in two areas: the servers themselves, and the air conditioning required to keep the servers in their operational temperature range, because every watt used by a server generates heat.

Server manufacturers have made saving energy easier in several ways. Their equipment is smaller and more effi cient, meaning the same computation process uses less energy than it used to. New equipment can also handle very different space temperatures. Data centers used to be kept very cold, causing workers to wear jackets year-round. Now, the servers are designed to take in much warmer air–78 degrees or higher in some cases–which drastically cuts the fi rst cost and operating cost of the air conditioning equipment required.

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DATA CENTERS DESIGN Data center design is improving as well. Most data centers cool the air with giant air conditioning units, and constantly cycle air through the server room. Today, many data centers can automatically turn off the air conditioning and switch to outside air (just like opening a window when it’s nice outside) to cool the servers when the conditions are right. Some of the latest designs are using adiabatic cooling, which takes advantage of the cooling effect of evaporating water (it’s the same reason you feel cold getting out of the pool when it’s 90 degrees outside). Even in Phoenix, a data center can operate thousands of hours per year using only outside air and evaporation. Additional savings come from limiting the amount of air provided and when. While most data centers operate 24 hours a day, the servers are not usually utilized at 100 percent. Newer systems automatically respond by providing less air whenever possible, saving energy on the fans and cooling requirements.

Data center engineers are always seeking ways to be more effi cient, and are getting more incentives to do so. The U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program is being updated to include paths for data centers. Data centers also informally compete with one another for Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), and engineers are often selected based on their abilities to produce a competitive facility.

Cloud technology will continue to grow–and while you are engaging in eco-friendly practices, rest assured that many of the online services are reviewing their energy footprints as well.

Wesley Care, EIT, is a Mechanical Project Engineer at Energy Systems Design, Inc., an MPE Consulting Engineering fi rm in Scottsdale, AZ. ESD has worked in-depth on cutting-edge data center design, and also specializes in high-effi ciency systems for commercial and municipal buildings, universities, and laboratories.

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Springtime in Arizona–does it get any better? Baseball comes to town, there is plenty of outside patio dining, and it is a great time to plant citrus.

Whether you are an urban homesteader or beginning gardener, adding a citrus tree to your yard will benefi t you and the environment–from the abundance of vitamin C to helping clean the air, citrus trees will beautify your space. Below are some steps to help you get started.

pIck YOUr TrEE: Pick a variety that suits your taste. Oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and lemons all grow well in the low desert of Arizona. If you want to add variety, experiment with citrus budding, a process in which you add one citrus variety (the scion) to the existing citrus tree (the rootstock). For example, it is possible to bud (also called graft) an orange tree branch on to a grapefruit tree and have that tree produce both fruits.

pLANTING: Plant the citrus tree in a hole no deeper than and at least twice as wide as the rootball. The rootball is the root and soil mixture seen when you take the tree out of the nursery pot. Digging a wide planting hole will allow the roots to expand outward after installation. Citrus tolerates native Arizona clay soils and therefore you do not need to backfi ll the planting hole with organic compost or mulch. Backfi lling with organic matter can also cause the tree to sink as the compost decomposes. If the tree can stand up on its own after planting, it does not need to be staked.

WATErING AND FErTILIZING: Irrigate and fertilize citrus trees. Because you are growing this tree for its fruit output, it is important to water citrus more frequently than desert-adapted trees. Citrus trees that do not receive enough water tend to produce smaller fruit, and its leaves curl inward. To

determine how much to irrigate a tree, consider the tree’s size (bigger trees need more water), age, site’s soil type (typical clay soils need long, infrequent irrigation events), and citrus variety (some types need more water than others). You can also estimate water use based on canopy size. Use a soil probe and try to water to a depth of three feet every time you irrigate.

For the best fruit production, fertilize your citrus trees three times a year–around Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day. A fertilizer chart can be found at our website (see below).

prUNING: Prune only when necessary. Pruning sometimes becomes necessary to remove sprouts and weak, crossing, or dead branches. If you must, prune between February and April. For best fruit production, allow branches to hang low, toward the ground, and try to maintain a shrub-like appearance for the tree to prevent sunburn. Citrus bark burns easily–hence the white paint often seen on citrus tree trunks.

WINTEr prOTEcTION: Prevent freeze and frost damage by selecting proper varieties for your site. If a freeze is coming, maintain soil moisture with irrigation, provide additional heat, and cover the tree to protect citrus from the cold. If you experience cold damage, wait to prune the tree until the last danger of frost has passed (typically late February or early March).

Experiencing problems with an existing citrus tree? Check out this illustrative citrus diagnostic guide: cals.arizona.edu/pubs/crops/az1492.pdf

Got a gardening question? Contact the Maricopa County Master Gardener hotline at (602) 827-8200 x301.

Haley Paul is an Assistant in Extension in Urban Agriculture at the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension (UACE) in Maricopa County, a unit within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Find your local Cooperative Extension offi ce at extension.arizona.edu., [email protected], @haleyepaul


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You probably checked your email today. Then maybe you updated your social network status and looked at some friends’ photos, or watched a humorous

video. After that, you might have scheduled a credit card payment, made a bank account transfer, and adjusted your stock portfolio. Often called “cloud computing,” doing these things makes you a part of the explosion of interconnectedness which will defi ne an era. You can access almost anything from almost anywhere, with the necessary software, data storage, and computing power residing somewhere in “the cloud.”

But it all has a physical location, and this massive wave of information brings with it a surge in energy consumption–every online operation requires a specialized computer, called a server, to process it. For the most part, these servers are kept at nondescript buildings called data centers, which are warehouses specifi cally designed to handle the machinery of our high-tech lifestyles. These facilities are built in terms of megawatts, not kilowatts, of capacity, and operate 24/7. Jonathan G. Koomey, a Stanford research fellow, estimated for the New York Times that data centers in the United States used about 76 billion kilowatt-hours in 2010—about 2 percent of the total electricity consumed in the country. For comparison, the U.S. Energy Information Administration data shows that the entire state of Arizona consumed almost 73 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity that year. The average residential utility customer consumes about 11,500 kilowatt-hours per year.

SAVING ENERGY Don’t close your web browser just yet–the industry is beginning to respond. Thankfully, being environmentally conscious can actually raise corporate profi ts, because saving energy (lots of it) means saving money. The main energy users are in two areas: the servers themselves, and the air conditioning required to keep the servers in their operational temperature range, because every watt used by a server generates heat.

Server manufacturers have made saving energy easier in several ways. Their equipment is smaller and more effi cient, meaning the same computation process uses less energy than it used to. New equipment can also handle very different space temperatures. Data centers used to be kept very cold, causing workers to wear jackets year-round. Now, the servers are designed to take in much warmer air–78 degrees or higher in some cases–which drastically cuts the fi rst cost and operating cost of the air conditioning equipment required.

GREEN CLOUD COMPUTINGBY WESLEY CARE, EIT

Photo by Cory Doctorow at fl ickr.com/doctorow

DATA CENTERS DESIGN Data center design is improving as well. Most data centers cool the air with giant air conditioning units, and constantly cycle air through the server room. Today, many data centers can automatically turn off the air conditioning and switch to outside air (just like opening a window when it’s nice outside) to cool the servers when the conditions are right. Some of the latest designs are using adiabatic cooling, which takes advantage of the cooling effect of evaporating water (it’s the same reason you feel cold getting out of the pool when it’s 90 degrees outside). Even in Phoenix, a data center can operate thousands of hours per year using only outside air and evaporation. Additional savings come from limiting the amount of air provided and when. While most data centers operate 24 hours a day, the servers are not usually utilized at 100 percent. Newer systems automatically respond by providing less air whenever possible, saving energy on the fans and cooling requirements.

Data center engineers are always seeking ways to be more effi cient, and are getting more incentives to do so. The U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program is being updated to include paths for data centers. Data centers also informally compete with one another for Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE), and engineers are often selected based on their abilities to produce a competitive facility.

Cloud technology will continue to grow–and while you are engaging in eco-friendly practices, rest assured that many of the online services are reviewing their energy footprints as well.

Wesley Care, EIT, is a Mechanical Project Engineer at Energy Systems Design, Inc., an MPE Consulting Engineering fi rm in Scottsdale, AZ. ESD has worked in-depth on cutting-edge data center design, and also specializes in high-effi ciency systems for commercial and municipal buildings, universities, and laboratories.

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CITRUS PLANTING SEASONBY HALEY PAUL

Photo by Randy Son of Robert at fl ickr.com/randysonofrobert

Springtime in Arizona–does it get any better? Baseball comes to town, there is plenty of outside patio dining, and it is a great time to plant citrus.

Whether you are an urban homesteader or beginning gardener, adding a citrus tree to your yard will benefi t you and the environment–from the abundance of vitamin C to helping clean the air, citrus trees will beautify your space. Below are some steps to help you get started.

pIck YOUr TrEE: Pick a variety that suits your taste. Oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and lemons all grow well in the low desert of Arizona. If you want to add variety, experiment with citrus budding, a process in which you add one citrus variety (the scion) to the existing citrus tree (the rootstock). For example, it is possible to bud (also called graft) an orange tree branch on to a grapefruit tree and have that tree produce both fruits.

pLANTING: Plant the citrus tree in a hole no deeper than and at least twice as wide as the rootball. The rootball is the root and soil mixture seen when you take the tree out of the nursery pot. Digging a wide planting hole will allow the roots to expand outward after installation. Citrus tolerates native Arizona clay soils and therefore you do not need to backfi ll the planting hole with organic compost or mulch. Backfi lling with organic matter can also cause the tree to sink as the compost decomposes. If the tree can stand up on its own after planting, it does not need to be staked.

WATErING AND FErTILIZING: Irrigate and fertilize citrus trees. Because you are growing this tree for its fruit output, it is important to water citrus more frequently than desert-adapted trees. Citrus trees that do not receive enough water tend to produce smaller fruit, and its leaves curl inward. To

determine how much to irrigate a tree, consider the tree’s size (bigger trees need more water), age, site’s soil type (typical clay soils need long, infrequent irrigation events), and citrus variety (some types need more water than others). You can also estimate water use based on canopy size. Use a soil probe and try to water to a depth of three feet every time you irrigate.

For the best fruit production, fertilize your citrus trees three times a year–around Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day. A fertilizer chart can be found at our website (see below).

prUNING: Prune only when necessary. Pruning sometimes becomes necessary to remove sprouts and weak, crossing, or dead branches. If you must, prune between February and April. For best fruit production, allow branches to hang low, toward the ground, and try to maintain a shrub-like appearance for the tree to prevent sunburn. Citrus bark burns easily–hence the white paint often seen on citrus tree trunks.

WINTEr prOTEcTION: Prevent freeze and frost damage by selecting proper varieties for your site. If a freeze is coming, maintain soil moisture with irrigation, provide additional heat, and cover the tree to protect citrus from the cold. If you experience cold damage, wait to prune the tree until the last danger of frost has passed (typically late February or early March).

Experiencing problems with an existing citrus tree? Check out this illustrative citrus diagnostic guide: cals.arizona.edu/pubs/crops/az1492.pdf

Got a gardening question? Contact the Maricopa County Master Gardener hotline at (602) 827-8200 x301.

Haley Paul is an Assistant in Extension in Urban Agriculture at the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension (UACE) in Maricopa County, a unit within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Find your local Cooperative Extension offi ce at extension.arizona.edu., [email protected], @haleyepaul


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Creating a successful energy plan for Arizona requires patience, cooperation and strategic focus. The recently released Arizona Energy Roadmap is a critical fi rst

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The Arizona Energy Consortium (AEC), through the leadership of Michelle De Blasi and Christopher Davey, developed the Energy Roadmap based on a portfolio of diverse energy sources available in Arizona. The key to the Energy Roadmap is that it is a dynamic document that also provides clarity and certainty for development of the industry. The AEC is collaborating with industry to pull together the various initiatives being pursued by both the AEC and other organizations. “It is critical to have this collaborative effort to ensure there is a united message when implementing the various goals and objectives that make up the Energy Roadmap,” said Davey.

SUPPORTING THE ENERGY INDUSTRY The Energy Roadmap promotes a strong commitment to the long-term implementation of policies supporting the energy industry, with the ultimate vision for Arizona to achieve the following vision over the next ten years: Arizona is the energy hub of the Southwest, with a diverse energy mix supporting reliable transmission, a strong base of manufacturing facilities, increased numbers of higher wage jobs, and world-class research institutions, resulting in increased economic development for the state and region.

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Creating a successful energy plan for Arizona requires patience, cooperation and strategic focus. The recently released Arizona Energy Roadmap is a critical fi rst

phase in a series of actions to help Arizona bolster its energy sector, resulting in future economic growth. For Arizonans, increased economic growth means new higher paying jobs, continued reliable low energy costs, and heightened energy self-suffi ciency, among other benefi ts.

The Arizona Energy Consortium (AEC), through the leadership of Michelle De Blasi and Christopher Davey, developed the Energy Roadmap based on a portfolio of diverse energy sources available in Arizona. The key to the Energy Roadmap is that it is a dynamic document that also provides clarity and certainty for development of the industry. The AEC is collaborating with industry to pull together the various initiatives being pursued by both the AEC and other organizations. “It is critical to have this collaborative effort to ensure there is a united message when implementing the various goals and objectives that make up the Energy Roadmap,” said Davey.

SUPPORTING THE ENERGY INDUSTRY The Energy Roadmap promotes a strong commitment to the long-term implementation of policies supporting the energy industry, with the ultimate vision for Arizona to achieve the following vision over the next ten years: Arizona is the energy hub of the Southwest, with a diverse energy mix supporting reliable transmission, a strong base of manufacturing facilities, increased numbers of higher wage jobs, and world-class research institutions, resulting in increased economic development for the state and region.

CELEBRATE ARIZONA SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY WONDERSCHOOSE fROm OvER 300 EvENTS STATEWIDE

february 6th thru march 17th

fEATuRING THE SuN vALLEY SOLAR SOLuTION CHALLENGE

Clean green solar energy exemplifies Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

In addition to event attendance, check out, be part of the Sun Valley Solar Solutions Challenge at www.svssolutions.com/challenge, where you can win prizes

from finger bands to a $1,000 cash prize for best solar invention for the home.

The Arizona SciTech Festival is an adventure to explore Science and Technology occurring in our own backyards. The Sun Valley Solar Solutions Challenge is one such journey.

JOIN THE CHALLENGE. AZSCITECHFEST.ORG - Festival event details and information

ANNOUNCING ARIZONA’S ENERGY ROADMAP

Michelle De Blasi, Greenberg Traurig Christopher Davey, EnviroMission



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regional Approach Greater reliability, security, affordability and potential for new energy markets

policyImplementation of consistent policies supporting the energy industry, which requires meaningful collaboration between federal, state and local governments

Environment Consideration and protection of Arizona’s arid environment in energy generation

messagingDevelopment of a cohesive narrative defi ning Arizona’s energy industry as an enticing economic opportunity for the state, while enhancing energy self-suffi ciency and national security

FinancePolicy certainty along with innovative capital structures and an effort to educate the fi nancial markets as to the opportunities in Arizona to provide greater confi dence to the capital markets

Incentives Production based incentives that reward completion of projects

permittingStandardization of permitting requirements and timelines to provide certainty and clarity to promote project development

Siting/public Lands Institution of legislative policies that better support energy generation projects

Generation Diversifi cation of Arizona’s energy portfolio, focused siting and permitting initiatives

Energy clusters Recognition that energy generation drives demand for manufacturing

TransmissionDevelopment and standardization of transmission processes to better provide Arizona access to new energy markets and more effi cient use of existing transmission system

Energy Effi ciencyEducational efforts to encourage energy effi ciency and conservation for both residential and commercial users and builders

Technology & InnovationElevation of Arizona’s intellectual capacity in conjunction with the universities through research and development, as well as education and expansion of energy related workforce

Transportation FuelsSmart planning and adequate investment in transportation can help Arizona reduce its reliance on transportation fuels and stimulate regional economic growth

A key component of realizing this vision emphasized in the Energy Roadmap is consideration of the environment. While it is important for energy to be reliable, affordable and sustainable in the long term, Arizona’s natural resources must be preserved. “Since Arizona is one of the most arid regions in the United States with precious water reserves, a balancing act is required when developing energy generation, transmission, fuels and manufacturing in our desert environment,” stated De Blasi.

Messaging is also a critical aspect of Arizona’s energy industry development, particularly because the industry’s messaging drives policy which then provides the framework for success. Arizona’s growing energy industry includes a diverse set of energy sources, including renewable energy.

The Energy Roadmap’s key messages for more fully developing Arizona’s energy industry include:• Job creation• Energy security• Diversifi cation of Arizona’s energy mix• Economic development• Development of energy exports / regional

development• Capitalization on Arizona’s renewable industry

opportunities• More stable priced energy• Creation of industry / supply chain cluster through

enhanced demand

ARIZONA ENERGY ROADMAP FOCUS AREAS“To be successful, the energy industry message needs to be clear and foster certainty within the industry. Arizona’s long-term energy plan must be inclusive of all energy resources,” says Davey. “The industry must emphasize these key messaging points for Arizona to become a greater energy leader for the region with all of the resources Arizona has to offer,” adds De Blasi. To achieve its mission, the Energy Roadmap provides the following areas in which Arizona’s energy industry must focus and excel:


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regional Approach Greater reliability, security, affordability and potential for new energy markets

policyImplementation of consistent policies supporting the energy industry, which requires meaningful collaboration between federal, state and local governments

Environment Consideration and protection of Arizona’s arid environment in energy generation

messagingDevelopment of a cohesive narrative defi ning Arizona’s energy industry as an enticing economic opportunity for the state, while enhancing energy self-suffi ciency and national security

FinancePolicy certainty along with innovative capital structures and an effort to educate the fi nancial markets as to the opportunities in Arizona to provide greater confi dence to the capital markets

Incentives Production based incentives that reward completion of projects

permittingStandardization of permitting requirements and timelines to provide certainty and clarity to promote project development

Siting/public Lands Institution of legislative policies that better support energy generation projects

Generation Diversifi cation of Arizona’s energy portfolio, focused siting and permitting initiatives

Energy clusters Recognition that energy generation drives demand for manufacturing

TransmissionDevelopment and standardization of transmission processes to better provide Arizona access to new energy markets and more effi cient use of existing transmission system

Energy Effi ciencyEducational efforts to encourage energy effi ciency and conservation for both residential and commercial users and builders

Technology & InnovationElevation of Arizona’s intellectual capacity in conjunction with the universities through research and development, as well as education and expansion of energy related workforce

Transportation FuelsSmart planning and adequate investment in transportation can help Arizona reduce its reliance on transportation fuels and stimulate regional economic growth

A key component of realizing this vision emphasized in the Energy Roadmap is consideration of the environment. While it is important for energy to be reliable, affordable and sustainable in the long term, Arizona’s natural resources must be preserved. “Since Arizona is one of the most arid regions in the United States with precious water reserves, a balancing act is required when developing energy generation, transmission, fuels and manufacturing in our desert environment,” stated De Blasi.

Messaging is also a critical aspect of Arizona’s energy industry development, particularly because the industry’s messaging drives policy which then provides the framework for success. Arizona’s growing energy industry includes a diverse set of energy sources, including renewable energy.

The Energy Roadmap’s key messages for more fully developing Arizona’s energy industry include:• Job creation• Energy security• Diversifi cation of Arizona’s energy mix• Economic development• Development of energy exports / regional

development• Capitalization on Arizona’s renewable industry

opportunities• More stable priced energy• Creation of industry / supply chain cluster through

enhanced demand

ARIZONA ENERGY ROADMAP FOCUS AREAS“To be successful, the energy industry message needs to be clear and foster certainty within the industry. Arizona’s long-term energy plan must be inclusive of all energy resources,” says Davey. “The industry must emphasize these key messaging points for Arizona to become a greater energy leader for the region with all of the resources Arizona has to offer,” adds De Blasi. To achieve its mission, the Energy Roadmap provides the following areas in which Arizona’s energy industry must focus and excel:

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RETURN ON INVESTMENTLa Casa recently completed a 7,000-square-foot home using geothermal (ground source) heating and cooling methods. The owners are looking forward to reaping the benefi ts of utility rebates and a hefty federal income tax credit.

Although it is still more expensive using green methods, like geothermal, over the long term, the investment will save the owner money. As with most new innovative technologies, research and development, equipment, and installation need to be repaid by the early buyers—often those at the luxury level—but Steege continues to encourage energy-saving methods: “Advances in technology have always found their way to the mass market through this free enterprise process.”

For prospective buyers, Larson says, timing can be a factor. “Some items have a quicker payback than others, so when clients are contemplating choosing an item, they want to know the payback time involved,” he says. For example, an insulation upgrade has a faster ROI than a photovoltaic system.

“It’s true that upgrades in products such as insulation, high-energy-effi cient windows and high-SEER HVAC systems cost more, but the payback savings start the fi rst month when your utility bills arrive,” Steege says, noting that energy costs are rising much faster than infl ation. “We tell our clients they will want to be ahead of the curve, as rates and the cost of living continue to rise.”

He adds that green products have gone through fad periods the last few decades, when energy and utility rates were still relatively cheap. “Those days are over,” Steege says. “In addition, most of us are now much more aware of the ongoing damage we are causing to the environment. It is past time to dramatically change our consumption habits.”

LEED CERTIFICATIONA number of certifi cation programs are available for building green,

and La Casa reviews these with its clients. The most infl uential program is LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, managed by the Chicago-based United States Green Building Council.

“LEED for Homes is a consensus-developed, third-party-verifi ed rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes,” Larson explains. The program awards credits for a home’s performance in eight categories: site selection, water effi ciency, materials and resources, energy and atmosphere, indoor environmental quality, location and linkages, awareness and education, and innovation.

But LEED certifi cation has been broadly criticized by builders and architects, as well as luxury home consumers, because it can be costly. At the same time, “We are seeing a number of innovative commercial and residential LEED projects completed that are not budget-driven. And this drives up production—and lowers prices in the long run,” he adds.

SCOTTSDALE GREEN BUILDING PROGRAMAnother program La Casa works with is Scottsdale’s Green Building Program, which has become a guide for new projects and remodels in Paradise Valley and Phoenix, as well as Scottsdale. Enthusiastically administered by Anthony Floyd, AIA, LEED AP, and Green Building Program manager for the city of Scottsdale, it incorporates a point system, including the building envelope and all components, and credits innovative and popular green building products (scottsdaleaz.gov/greenbuilding).

“We reference the Scottsdale Green Building Program as the benchmark for our clients,” Steege says. “With less expense than other programs, it’s a great model to help architects, builders, and homeowners.”

David M. Brown is a Valley-based freelancer:azwriter.com

Opposite: This residence is oriented with the longest building axes facing south and is designed with shaded outdoor living spaces to promote lower indoor/outdoor temperatures during summer months. Mark Boisclair photo

Recycled old growth beams and solid wood recycled fl ooring give new life to this beautifully aged wood. Recycling saves future natural resources and reduces pollution. Mark Boisclair Robert Reck photo

Geothermal Technology was implemented on this residence. The recirculation ground source water system precools or preheats the air before it reaches the condenser coil; this method can reduce the HAVC energy consumption up to 50%. Dino Tonn photo

Environmentally approved spray foam is applied directly to the roof rafters for maximum thermal effi ciency combined with air-tight IC rated recessed lighting to protect the thermal barrier from loss of conditioned air. Dino Tonn photo

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If you’re thinking that “this sustainability thing” is a fad, just remember that the price of water

and energy will continue to go up. No matter what you do, your energy bills will rise—but by how much? That may depend on decisions you make when you build or renovate a home.

Fortunately, advancements in products, science and technology now make it possible to construct an energy-effi cient, healthy home that was unimaginable even a decade ago.

Since 1990, Scottsdale-based La Casa Builders has built some of the fi nest luxury, and green, homes in the Southwest. With a combined 60 years of experience in boutique homebuilding, principals Ron Steege and Tim Larson routinely discuss established and on-the-cusp energy-saving strategies and technologies with their clients, whose homes are found throughout the Valley.

Some of these strategies and technologies include materials, site orientation, sustainable insulation and glazing, water-saving strategies, solar arrays, geothermal and other opportunities. While they don’t require these components to build customs, Larson and Steege offer them as long-term building strategies.

“The cost of energy and water is only going to go up in the future, and we need to do anything we can to reduce the use of it,” Larson says. “There is also a good feeling a person has inside when they know they can help save our environment.”

Steege adds, “The fi rst and most direct benefi t to all homeowners to ‘think green’ is fi nancial. There are

real cost savings associated with green building products and technology. Many homeowners are now opting to stay in their homes longer,” he says, “so the fi nancial benefi ts can be signifi cant over a 10- to 20-year period.”

WALL AND ROOF INSULATION: For the structural and thermal envelope, two products commonly used are certifi ed lumber from sustainably managed forests and toxic-free Icynene open-cell foam insulation in the walls and roof. The insulation is a particularly helpful component in guarding against vapor loss from convection, which is air leaking between the outside (at 110 degrees Fahrenheit) and the inside (your cooling bill).

WINDOWS: The window industry has seen great advancements in blocking the penetration of harmful UV rays while nearly stopping radiant heat infi ltration. High-performance low-E glass can be double or, for cooler climates, triple paned. And, thermally broken frames separate or “break” the interior and exterior pieces with less conductive material, reducing temperature transfer.

ATTIC INSULATION: “With our new builds, we always recommend that the roof rafters are insulated—not the usual joists—so that all AC duct work is in the air-conditioned space,” Larson says. “Even though traditional ductwork has been wrapped in insulation for years, the ducts can leak and, in this scenario, you are lightly insulating against the hottest part of the home, the attic, where summer temperatures can soar to more than 150 degrees.”

HEATING AND COOLING: The La Casa team also recommends high-effi ciency, high-SEER HVAC systems with multi-speed compressors and variable-speed air handlers, which only gear up when that level of cooling is absolutely necessary.

WATER HEATERS: High-effi ciency water heaters also save money, and, if you can afford the upfront costs, solar panels to generate the power for this household guzzler; water heaters traditionally create the second-highest energy demands in homes, next to HVAC systems.

LED LIGHTING: For lighting, LED lighting is replacing the MR16 halogen light fi xture, which has dominated the market for the last 20 years. Halogen bulbs are a great light source but release heat, which reduces air conditioning effi ciency here in the Southwest.

In contrast, LED bulbs burn cooler and last longer: 50,000 LED life hours against 2,000 life hours for MR16 bulbs. LED costs are still higher, and light quality and lumens continue to catch up with halogen, but LED is projected to dominate the market.

ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS: Other advancements for health and lifestyle include low-VOC paints and adhesives, non-asphalt-based waterproofi ng materials, whole-house fi ltration systems for air quality, air-leakage testing, xeriscape drip systems, ENERGY STAR appliances, fuel cells producing electricity from relatively cheap natural gas, recycled and locally produced materials, and reclaimed beams and fl ooring.

THINK GREEN, THINK $$$$BY DAVID M. BROWN


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RETURN ON INVESTMENTLa Casa recently completed a 7,000-square-foot home using geothermal (ground source) heating and cooling methods. The owners are looking forward to reaping the benefi ts of utility rebates and a hefty federal income tax credit.

Although it is still more expensive using green methods, like geothermal, over the long term, the investment will save the owner money. As with most new innovative technologies, research and development, equipment, and installation need to be repaid by the early buyers—often those at the luxury level—but Steege continues to encourage energy-saving methods: “Advances in technology have always found their way to the mass market through this free enterprise process.”

For prospective buyers, Larson says, timing can be a factor. “Some items have a quicker payback than others, so when clients are contemplating choosing an item, they want to know the payback time involved,” he says. For example, an insulation upgrade has a faster ROI than a photovoltaic system.

“It’s true that upgrades in products such as insulation, high-energy-effi cient windows and high-SEER HVAC systems cost more, but the payback savings start the fi rst month when your utility bills arrive,” Steege says, noting that energy costs are rising much faster than infl ation. “We tell our clients they will want to be ahead of the curve, as rates and the cost of living continue to rise.”

He adds that green products have gone through fad periods the last few decades, when energy and utility rates were still relatively cheap. “Those days are over,” Steege says. “In addition, most of us are now much more aware of the ongoing damage we are causing to the environment. It is past time to dramatically change our consumption habits.”

LEED CERTIFICATIONA number of certifi cation programs are available for building green,

and La Casa reviews these with its clients. The most infl uential program is LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, managed by the Chicago-based United States Green Building Council.

“LEED for Homes is a consensus-developed, third-party-verifi ed rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes,” Larson explains. The program awards credits for a home’s performance in eight categories: site selection, water effi ciency, materials and resources, energy and atmosphere, indoor environmental quality, location and linkages, awareness and education, and innovation.

But LEED certifi cation has been broadly criticized by builders and architects, as well as luxury home consumers, because it can be costly. At the same time, “We are seeing a number of innovative commercial and residential LEED projects completed that are not budget-driven. And this drives up production—and lowers prices in the long run,” he adds.

SCOTTSDALE GREEN BUILDING PROGRAMAnother program La Casa works with is Scottsdale’s Green Building Program, which has become a guide for new projects and remodels in Paradise Valley and Phoenix, as well as Scottsdale. Enthusiastically administered by Anthony Floyd, AIA, LEED AP, and Green Building Program manager for the city of Scottsdale, it incorporates a point system, including the building envelope and all components, and credits innovative and popular green building products (scottsdaleaz.gov/greenbuilding).

“We reference the Scottsdale Green Building Program as the benchmark for our clients,” Steege says. “With less expense than other programs, it’s a great model to help architects, builders, and homeowners.”

David M. Brown is a Valley-based freelancer:azwriter.com

Opposite: This residence is oriented with the longest building axes facing south and is designed with shaded outdoor living spaces to promote lower indoor/outdoor temperatures during summer months. Mark Boisclair photo

Recycled old growth beams and solid wood recycled fl ooring give new life to this beautifully aged wood. Recycling saves future natural resources and reduces pollution. Mark Boisclair Robert Reck photo

Geothermal Technology was implemented on this residence. The recirculation ground source water system precools or preheats the air before it reaches the condenser coil; this method can reduce the HAVC energy consumption up to 50%. Dino Tonn photo

Environmentally approved spray foam is applied directly to the roof rafters for maximum thermal effi ciency combined with air-tight IC rated recessed lighting to protect the thermal barrier from loss of conditioned air. Dino Tonn photo


ArcHITEcTUrE

If you’re thinking that “this sustainability thing” is a fad, just remember that the price of water

and energy will continue to go up. No matter what you do, your energy bills will rise—but by how much? That may depend on decisions you make when you build or renovate a home.

Fortunately, advancements in products, science and technology now make it possible to construct an energy-effi cient, healthy home that was unimaginable even a decade ago.

Since 1990, Scottsdale-based La Casa Builders has built some of the fi nest luxury, and green, homes in the Southwest. With a combined 60 years of experience in boutique homebuilding, principals Ron Steege and Tim Larson routinely discuss established and on-the-cusp energy-saving strategies and technologies with their clients, whose homes are found throughout the Valley.

Some of these strategies and technologies include materials, site orientation, sustainable insulation and glazing, water-saving strategies, solar arrays, geothermal and other opportunities. While they don’t require these components to build customs, Larson and Steege offer them as long-term building strategies.

“The cost of energy and water is only going to go up in the future, and we need to do anything we can to reduce the use of it,” Larson says. “There is also a good feeling a person has inside when they know they can help save our environment.”

Steege adds, “The fi rst and most direct benefi t to all homeowners to ‘think green’ is fi nancial. There are

real cost savings associated with green building products and technology. Many homeowners are now opting to stay in their homes longer,” he says, “so the fi nancial benefi ts can be signifi cant over a 10- to 20-year period.”

WALL AND ROOF INSULATION: For the structural and thermal envelope, two products commonly used are certifi ed lumber from sustainably managed forests and toxic-free Icynene open-cell foam insulation in the walls and roof. The insulation is a particularly helpful component in guarding against vapor loss from convection, which is air leaking between the outside (at 110 degrees Fahrenheit) and the inside (your cooling bill).

WINDOWS: The window industry has seen great advancements in blocking the penetration of harmful UV rays while nearly stopping radiant heat infi ltration. High-performance low-E glass can be double or, for cooler climates, triple paned. And, thermally broken frames separate or “break” the interior and exterior pieces with less conductive material, reducing temperature transfer.

ATTIC INSULATION: “With our new builds, we always recommend that the roof rafters are insulated—not the usual joists—so that all AC duct work is in the air-conditioned space,” Larson says. “Even though traditional ductwork has been wrapped in insulation for years, the ducts can leak and, in this scenario, you are lightly insulating against the hottest part of the home, the attic, where summer temperatures can soar to more than 150 degrees.”

HEATING AND COOLING: The La Casa team also recommends high-effi ciency, high-SEER HVAC systems with multi-speed compressors and variable-speed air handlers, which only gear up when that level of cooling is absolutely necessary.

WATER HEATERS: High-effi ciency water heaters also save money, and, if you can afford the upfront costs, solar panels to generate the power for this household guzzler; water heaters traditionally create the second-highest energy demands in homes, next to HVAC systems.

LED LIGHTING: For lighting, LED lighting is replacing the MR16 halogen light fi xture, which has dominated the market for the last 20 years. Halogen bulbs are a great light source but release heat, which reduces air conditioning effi ciency here in the Southwest.

In contrast, LED bulbs burn cooler and last longer: 50,000 LED life hours against 2,000 life hours for MR16 bulbs. LED costs are still higher, and light quality and lumens continue to catch up with halogen, but LED is projected to dominate the market.

ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS: Other advancements for health and lifestyle include low-VOC paints and adhesives, non-asphalt-based waterproofi ng materials, whole-house fi ltration systems for air quality, air-leakage testing, xeriscape drip systems, ENERGY STAR appliances, fuel cells producing electricity from relatively cheap natural gas, recycled and locally produced materials, and reclaimed beams and fl ooring.

THINK GREEN, THINK $$$$BY DAVID M. BROWN


[SEcTION NAmE]

We caught up with them to fi nd out what it really means to voyage like a vixen, as well as other travel tidbits:

GL: SO, WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO VOYAGE LIKE A VIXEN, EXACTLY?Lindsay: For me, it’s about allowing yourself the freedom to be the best, authentic version of yourself, which often only happens when you’re on the road. Lanee: It’s saying YES! And welcoming into your life whatever is thrown at you so you can test your limits and say, “Heck yeah! I did that! I survived that! I learned something.”

GL: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE TRAVEL QUALITY IN LINDSAY, LANEE?Lanee: Her ability to navigate and negotiate in tough situations.

GL: VICE VERSA?Lindsay: She’s up for anything.

GL: WHAT’S ON YOUR MUST-SEE DESTINATION LIST FOR 2013?Lanee: Cuba, Tasmania, Australia, and New Zealand. Can’t wait to go rolling down a hill in a human-sized hamster ball! (Zorbing) Lindsay: I agree, but I’d add Cambodia or Vietnam to the list. And we’re heading back to Africa this year, which I’m really excited about–to Namibia and South Africa this time!

GL: GREATEST FEAR ABOUT TRAVELING?Lanee: Leaving home without essential documents (passport, etc.). Or that I might never return home because a destination has captured my heart so much, I have to stay. Lindsay: Believe it or not, I have a fear of fl ying and get emotional before long fl ights. Something about not being in control, stuck in a plane for so many hours, and the turbulence freaks me out.

GL: HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH YOUR FEAR OF FLYING, LINDSAY?Lindsay: I listen to music that relaxes me and just visualize where we’re going to be when we land. I literally imagine the plane and everyone in it surrounded by this beautiful white light of safety. The other thing I do is tense up every muscle in my body as hard as I can for as long as I can and then let it go, and that seems to help calm me down. And drink wine–that helps too.

GL: YOUR CAN’T-LIVE-WITHOUT TRAVEL ACCESSORY?Lindsay: Music. Gotta have my music. And Wi-Fi. And Aveda calming oil.Lanee: Power! I don’t leave the house without my FatCat phone charger.

GL: FEMALE TRAVEL HERO?Lindsay: I’m not sure she’s a travel hero per say, but I admire Jane Goodall and her incredible work with gorillas. Remarkable woman.Lanee: Anthropologist Margaret Mead. Her book, Coming Of Age In Samoa, published in 1928, challenged the concept of “normal.” She was 23 years old when she did her fi eldwork in Samoa.

Top Right: Voyage Vixens in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Middle Right: Voyage Vixens Vine Time with Eric Cook, sommelier at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Northern Idaho

Bottom Right: Lanee and Lindsay found kayaking in Chuckanut Bay, Bellingham, Washington to be northwestern serenity at its best

With each trip, Lindsay and Lanee create fi ve-minute (or thereabouts) travel videos for their YouTube channel, youtube.com/theVoyageVixens. Watch them in action, from the silly to the serious, and from insanity to inspiration. Follow along in 2013 as they eat, play, and love their way around the planet! Learn more about them at voyagevixens.com, like The Voyage Vixens on Facebook for the latest updates, and follow their next journey on Twitter @VoyageVixens.

Photography provided by Voyage Vixens

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H.C. Anderson said “to travel is to live,” and sometimes, when you feel stuck, all you need is a journey to kick your spirit into high gear and set you on the right path again. Lindsay Taub and

Lanee Lee, founders of Voyage Vixens, a web series and online magazine dedicated to Eat, Play, Love adventures around the globe, believe in this motto wholeheartedly. Combined, they’ve covered over 42 countries and counting. As travel journalists, they know what it takes to make a great vacation–and it’s not sitting by a pool with a magazine. Think of it as the Elizabeth Gilbert model, unpolished and on steroids.

Although traveling experts by trade and experience, even they make mistakes when on the road–sometimes innocent and sometimes outright ridiculous. Held captive by nuns in Puerto Rico? Stranded in the middle of Mexico with no money? Jumped ship in Istanbul?

Hard to believe, but these are real scenarios these two women have faced, and survived to tell about it. They can’t seem to keep out of trouble. But that’s also why they travel–to fi gure out if they’ve got the chutzpah to get out of sticky situations and still have an incredible adventure.

As adrenaline junkies, they are always in search of the next high that will push them to their physical and emotional limits. They often joke that if they’re not wearing a helmet and a harness, something’s wrong.

Like a modern-day Thelma & Louise, Lanee and Lindsay are true friends with opposing and fl awed personalities just trying to fi gure out life’s complexities. As they practice the tweaked Gilbert-esque model of Eat, PLAY, Love, you’ll gasp, you’ll laugh, but most importantly, you’ll be inspired to get out that passport and voyage like a vixen.

Top: Voyage Vixens kick off a morning in Todos Santos, Mexico doing beach yoga

Middle Left: Lindsay and Lanee were humbled and honored to spend an afternoon with the Maasai tribeswomen in Masai Mara, Kenya

Bottom Left: Voyage Vixens at Toro Verde, Puerto Rico, about to conquer the Beast - the world’s highest and second longest zip line

VOYAGE VIXENSBY TISHIN DONKERSLEY, M.A.

We caught up with them to fi nd out what it really means to voyage like a vixen, as well as other travel tidbits:

GL: SO, WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO VOYAGE LIKE A VIXEN, EXACTLY?Lindsay: For me, it’s about allowing yourself the freedom to be the best, authentic version of yourself, which often only happens when you’re on the road. Lanee: It’s saying YES! And welcoming into your life whatever is thrown at you so you can test your limits and say, “Heck yeah! I did that! I survived that! I learned something.”

GL: WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE TRAVEL QUALITY IN LINDSAY, LANEE?Lanee: Her ability to navigate and negotiate in tough situations.

GL: VICE VERSA?Lindsay: She’s up for anything.

GL: WHAT’S ON YOUR MUST-SEE DESTINATION LIST FOR 2013?Lanee: Cuba, Tasmania, Australia, and New Zealand. Can’t wait to go rolling down a hill in a human-sized hamster ball! (Zorbing) Lindsay: I agree, but I’d add Cambodia or Vietnam to the list. And we’re heading back to Africa this year, which I’m really excited about–to Namibia and South Africa this time!

GL: GREATEST FEAR ABOUT TRAVELING?Lanee: Leaving home without essential documents (passport, etc.). Or that I might never return home because a destination has captured my heart so much, I have to stay. Lindsay: Believe it or not, I have a fear of fl ying and get emotional before long fl ights. Something about not being in control, stuck in a plane for so many hours, and the turbulence freaks me out.

GL: HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH YOUR FEAR OF FLYING, LINDSAY?Lindsay: I listen to music that relaxes me and just visualize where we’re going to be when we land. I literally imagine the plane and everyone in it surrounded by this beautiful white light of safety. The other thing I do is tense up every muscle in my body as hard as I can for as long as I can and then let it go, and that seems to help calm me down. And drink wine–that helps too.

GL: YOUR CAN’T-LIVE-WITHOUT TRAVEL ACCESSORY?Lindsay: Music. Gotta have my music. And Wi-Fi. And Aveda calming oil.Lanee: Power! I don’t leave the house without my FatCat phone charger.

GL: FEMALE TRAVEL HERO?Lindsay: I’m not sure she’s a travel hero per say, but I admire Jane Goodall and her incredible work with gorillas. Remarkable woman.Lanee: Anthropologist Margaret Mead. Her book, Coming Of Age In Samoa, published in 1928, challenged the concept of “normal.” She was 23 years old when she did her fi eldwork in Samoa.

Top Right: Voyage Vixens in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Middle Right: Voyage Vixens Vine Time with Eric Cook, sommelier at the Coeur d’Alene Resort in Northern Idaho

Bottom Right: Lanee and Lindsay found kayaking in Chuckanut Bay, Bellingham, Washington to be northwestern serenity at its best

With each trip, Lindsay and Lanee create fi ve-minute (or thereabouts) travel videos for their YouTube channel, youtube.com/theVoyageVixens. Watch them in action, from the silly to the serious, and from insanity to inspiration. Follow along in 2013 as they eat, play, and love their way around the planet! Learn more about them at voyagevixens.com, like The Voyage Vixens on Facebook for the latest updates, and follow their next journey on Twitter @VoyageVixens.

Photography provided by Voyage Vixens

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H.C. Anderson said “to travel is to live,” and sometimes, when you feel stuck, all you need is a journey to kick your spirit into high gear and set you on the right path again. Lindsay Taub and

Lanee Lee, founders of Voyage Vixens, a web series and online magazine dedicated to Eat, Play, Love adventures around the globe, believe in this motto wholeheartedly. Combined, they’ve covered over 42 countries and counting. As travel journalists, they know what it takes to make a great vacation–and it’s not sitting by a pool with a magazine. Think of it as the Elizabeth Gilbert model, unpolished and on steroids.

Although traveling experts by trade and experience, even they make mistakes when on the road–sometimes innocent and sometimes outright ridiculous. Held captive by nuns in Puerto Rico? Stranded in the middle of Mexico with no money? Jumped ship in Istanbul?

Hard to believe, but these are real scenarios these two women have faced, and survived to tell about it. They can’t seem to keep out of trouble. But that’s also why they travel–to fi gure out if they’ve got the chutzpah to get out of sticky situations and still have an incredible adventure.

As adrenaline junkies, they are always in search of the next high that will push them to their physical and emotional limits. They often joke that if they’re not wearing a helmet and a harness, something’s wrong.

Like a modern-day Thelma & Louise, Lanee and Lindsay are true friends with opposing and fl awed personalities just trying to fi gure out life’s complexities. As they practice the tweaked Gilbert-esque model of Eat, PLAY, Love, you’ll gasp, you’ll laugh, but most importantly, you’ll be inspired to get out that passport and voyage like a vixen.

Top: Voyage Vixens kick off a morning in Todos Santos, Mexico doing beach yoga

Middle Left: Lindsay and Lanee were humbled and honored to spend an afternoon with the Maasai tribeswomen in Masai Mara, Kenya

Bottom Left: Voyage Vixens at Toro Verde, Puerto Rico, about to conquer the Beast - the world’s highest and second longest zip line

VOYAGE VIXENSBY TISHIN DONKERSLEY, M.A.


rEDUcING WASTE:WASTE NOT, INC. Waste Not, Inc. collects an average of 6,000 pounds of excess perishable food from restaurants, resorts, caterers, grocers and various food purveyors every day. That’s 6,000 pounds that would otherwise be thrown away. Instead, the food is delivered to various agencies that feed the hungry including schools, after-school programs, daycare centers, rehabilitation centers, transition homes and senior facilities.

prOTEcTING THE WEST:DIABLO TRUSTThe Diablo Trust is comprised of ranchers, environmentalists, federal and state land managers, scientists, recreationists and other volunteers who work to create a sustainable Arizona by living in balance with biodiversity, producing high quality food, restoring watersheds, create stable living soils, and aims to keep the American West a place of grandeur and diversity, fi lled with wildlife, prehistory and pioneers. EDUcATING FOr THE FUTUrE:AZ LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUNDS The Arizona League of Conservation Voters Education Fund works to educate the public, community leaders and elected offi cials in order to build partnerships and strategic coalitions to ensure a sustainable and high quality of life for all Arizonans. Accomplishments include hosting candidate forums on environmental issues, holding elected offi cials accountable on environmental issues and work to spread conservation education throughout the community. pLANNING FOr TOmOrrOW:TUCSON CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL Tucson Clean & Beautiful, Inc. was created is to preserve and improve Tucson’s environment through conservation efforts and to enhance the quality of life in the City of Tucson and eastern Pima County. Its programs, developed in partnership with government, business and non-profi t sectors alike, include Trees for Tucson tree distribution program, recycling education and resources, and the ability to adopt a park or public area. Tucson Clean and Beautiful encourages the next generation of sustainable enthusiasts to help ensure a clean and beautiful future. crEATING A SUSTAINABLE vALLEY:VALLEY PERMACULTURE ALLIANCE The Valley Permaculture Alliance is an educational organization with the mission of inspiring sustainable living in the desert southwest. The Alliance offers tours of sustainable homes, classes, hands-on training and event demonstration booths. The program Tour de Coops is the Valley’s only self-guided tour of backyard chicken coops and inspired more than 600 people to raise chickens in 2011 alone. Valley Permaculture Alliance also works with APS and SRP to produce the Shade Tree Programs whose goal is to distribute thousands of tress to their clients.

SPONSORED BY:


BY STEPHANIE LOUGH

What are you doing March 20th? If you said anything other than “GIVE” listen up. The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofi ts partnered with

the Arizona Grantmakers Forum to create the biggest day of individual giving the state has seen – the fi rst ever Arizona Gives Day.

When the clock strikes midnight on March 20, 2013, Arizonans have 24 hours to go to www.AZGives.org and pledge to support the organization of their choice. Arizona Gives Day is designed to not only increase individual giving but also raise awareness for the nearly 500 organizations participating. The day will focus on giving back to the organizations whose invaluable efforts have helped empower communities and provide services, products and more to those in need.

Among the hundreds of participating organizations are groups who have dedicated their time and resources in order to create a greener Arizona. Here are just a few:

rEDUcING pOLLUTION:PRESCOTT ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATIONPrescott Alternative Transportation (PAT) encourages people to be less dependent on their cars. They work every day with local governmental agencies to help provide alternative choices for transportation and advocate for additional bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

prESErvING LAND: ARIZONA ELK SOCIETYThe Arizona Elk Society works every year to protect wildlife and preserve the habitat and hunting territory in Arizona. The Society is committed to conserving and enhancing Arizona’s natural habitat, promoting wildlife management, and educating children about conservation and outdoor activities.


Presents March 22 23 24

THE ARIZONA HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

www.ArizonaHealthandFitnessExpo.comVISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO! Follow Us On

- Hi-Health Pavilion ~ Living Healthy Everyday: Free samples from Health & Fitness Industry Leaders

- Healthy Eating & Living Stage: Enter the My1039 Healthy Recipe Contest with Monti Carlo from Season 3 Masterchef.

- Visit the Kid Fit Pavilion for interactive activities for children, healthy eating tips, obstacle course competition and much more!

- United Blood Services and American Red Cross on-site collecting blood donations. Help your community and those in need, take a minute and donate!

- Visit our “Get Moving” Stage and try out the latest �tness trends. Come dressed to participate!

- Get Tough...Get Checked...Get Going! Get your annual Prostate Cancer Screening at P.O.P’s Onsite Mobile Screening Unit.

- Visit the “Green Living” section and �nd out how a Healthy Environment = A Healthy You! Sponsored by Green Living Magazine.

- Free health screenings throughout the expo.

602.595.9835

BOOk rEvIEW


BOOk rEvIEW

Limited Time Offer!!!” You are planning on buying a TV, you go to the store, the sales people get you all anxious because it’s a time-sensitive purchase—

however, you decide to take some time to think about your purchase. Did you know that delaying a decision, or procrastinating, is a part of our biological makeup? Author Frank Partnoy explains why in “Wait: The Art and Science of Delay.”

When you were young, your mother often said that good things come to those who wait. Of course, Mom was right. Studies show that when your heart rate responds to temptation by speeding up, it bolsters your ability to “delay gratifi cation and remain calm.” That kind of heart rate variability helps you deal with deferment, thereby allowing the time for better decision-making, and maintaining better mental health, less impulsiveness, and strengthened self-control.

From the world of sports, we know that a micro-millisecond of waiting is where athletes excel. Professional tennis players,

“

Wait: The Art and Science of Delay

WRITTEN BY FRANK PARTNOY

REVIEW BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER

MLB batters, and NFL-caliber footballers have all learned, subconsciously, to wait a fraction of a second to determine incoming ball position so they can make the proper move. This fractional wait, Partnoy says, is what separates the pros from the amateurs.

Even our electronics need to slow down now and then. Technology gurus have discovered that quick does not always equal effi cient, and that small pauses make computers run better. Speed-of-light operation is not only technologically unnecessary, but it might actually cost more to do business that way.

Speakers, musicians, and comedians understand that a pause of some sort gives listeners’ brains a chance to catch up and process. Matchmakers understand that relationships strengthen when a potential couple takes time to get to know one another. Inventors know that allowing their minds to mull is a great way to boost creativity, and “thin-slicers” are learning that snap judgments and fi rst impressions are sometimes wrong.

Overall, it seems, the best thing we can do is to wait when it comes to decisions, actions, and reactions. Wait until the last minute. Wait until the last second. And if all else fails, wait to apologize…but not too long.

Feeling impatient about getting your hands on a good business book? Then take a deep breath and look for “Wait.”

Using science, technology, biology, and cultural expertise, author Frank Partnoy engagingly shows his readers why the rat race is better run by the tortoise. With this book in hand, you’ll learn how productivity expands when employees are given leeway, why you should teach your children patience, how an active brain ignores manipulation, and why procrastination can be a good thing. Those key points, as well as the permission the book gives us to mosey along some, are why I enjoyed reading it so much.

If rush-rush-rush is getting old-old-old, then don’t delay in getting this lively book. For you, and anyone who longs for business (and life) at a slightly slower pace, “Wait” offers perfect timing.

Jeremy Jackrabbit invites you to a party to meet the kids who illustrated his new book

Jeremy Jackrabbit Recycles the Can.10 a.m. – noon Saturday, April 27Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave.For more information, visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org.



Presents March 22 23 24

THE ARIZONA HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

www.ArizonaHealthandFitnessExpo.comVISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO! Follow Us On

- Hi-Health Pavilion ~ Living Healthy Everyday: Free samples from Health & Fitness Industry Leaders

- Healthy Eating & Living Stage: Enter the My1039 Healthy Recipe Contest with Monti Carlo from Season 3 Masterchef.

- Visit the Kid Fit Pavilion for interactive activities for children, healthy eating tips, obstacle course competition and much more!

- United Blood Services and American Red Cross on-site collecting blood donations. Help your community and those in need, take a minute and donate!

- Visit our “Get Moving” Stage and try out the latest �tness trends. Come dressed to participate!

- Get Tough...Get Checked...Get Going! Get your annual Prostate Cancer Screening at P.O.P’s Onsite Mobile Screening Unit.

- Visit the “Green Living” section and �nd out how a Healthy Environment = A Healthy You! Sponsored by Green Living Magazine.

- Free health screenings throughout the expo.

602.595.9835


BOOk rEvIEW

Limited Time Offer!!!” You are planning on buying a TV, you go to the store, the sales people get you all anxious because it’s a time-sensitive purchase—

however, you decide to take some time to think about your purchase. Did you know that delaying a decision, or procrastinating, is a part of our biological makeup? Author Frank Partnoy explains why in “Wait: The Art and Science of Delay.”

When you were young, your mother often said that good things come to those who wait. Of course, Mom was right. Studies show that when your heart rate responds to temptation by speeding up, it bolsters your ability to “delay gratifi cation and remain calm.” That kind of heart rate variability helps you deal with deferment, thereby allowing the time for better decision-making, and maintaining better mental health, less impulsiveness, and strengthened self-control.

From the world of sports, we know that a micro-millisecond of waiting is where athletes excel. Professional tennis players,

“

Wait: The Art and Science of Delay

WRITTEN BY FRANK PARTNOY

REVIEW BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER

MLB batters, and NFL-caliber footballers have all learned, subconsciously, to wait a fraction of a second to determine incoming ball position so they can make the proper move. This fractional wait, Partnoy says, is what separates the pros from the amateurs.

Even our electronics need to slow down now and then. Technology gurus have discovered that quick does not always equal effi cient, and that small pauses make computers run better. Speed-of-light operation is not only technologically unnecessary, but it might actually cost more to do business that way.

Speakers, musicians, and comedians understand that a pause of some sort gives listeners’ brains a chance to catch up and process. Matchmakers understand that relationships strengthen when a potential couple takes time to get to know one another. Inventors know that allowing their minds to mull is a great way to boost creativity, and “thin-slicers” are learning that snap judgments and fi rst impressions are sometimes wrong.

Overall, it seems, the best thing we can do is to wait when it comes to decisions, actions, and reactions. Wait until the last minute. Wait until the last second. And if all else fails, wait to apologize…but not too long.

Feeling impatient about getting your hands on a good business book? Then take a deep breath and look for “Wait.”

Using science, technology, biology, and cultural expertise, author Frank Partnoy engagingly shows his readers why the rat race is better run by the tortoise. With this book in hand, you’ll learn how productivity expands when employees are given leeway, why you should teach your children patience, how an active brain ignores manipulation, and why procrastination can be a good thing. Those key points, as well as the permission the book gives us to mosey along some, are why I enjoyed reading it so much.

If rush-rush-rush is getting old-old-old, then don’t delay in getting this lively book. For you, and anyone who longs for business (and life) at a slightly slower pace, “Wait” offers perfect timing.


Jeremy Jackrabbit Recycles the Can.10 a.m. – noon Saturday, April 27Burton Barr Central Library, 1221 N. Central Ave.For more information, visit phoenixpubliclibrary.org.



5 LUNCH SKINS

1 FUNKYJUNK LAUNDRY HAMPER

This wine bag by Little Things Favors is made from jute, which is an all-natural, 100 percent biodegradable fi ber. It’s a wonderful present for wine enthusiasts and can be personalized with up to two lines of text. $12.56littlethingsfavors.com

Lunch Skins are the eco-friendly and stylish way to carry your lunch to school or work. These plastic bag substitutes are dishwasher-safe and BPA-, lead- and phthalate-free. $8.95 lunchskins.com

In their attempt to reduce landfi ll waste and toxins, Aquavation has created reusable water bottles that can be

personalized with your favorite photos. With every purchase, 20 percent of the bottle’s cost will go back to an Arizona-

based charity that is partnered with their company. $20 aquavation.org

Mini Me’s photo personalized storybook is a great gift for children. Simply upload a photo of your child and up to two adults to create the main characters of the story. The books are printed on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifi ed paper. $29.99 - $45.99 minimebooks.com

Hipcycle’s FunkyJunk recycled laundry hamper provides a stylish and

eco-friendly way to keep your dirty laundry from ending up on your fl oor.

These colorful hampers are made of reclaimed plastic bags and use no

artifi cial dyes. Each pound of product clears the environment of 90 bags.

$84 hipcycle.com

6 JUTE WINE BAG

4 AQUAVATION WATER BOTTLE

This unique, handcrafted bottle opener is not only the shape of a trusty driver, but is made from recycled golf clubs as well.

It’s a great novelty gift for any golf nut. $75 eco-artware.com

2 GOLF CLUB BOTTLE OPENER

7 MINI ME’S PERSONALIZED STORYBOOK

3 RECYCLED iPAD CASEThese recycled iPad cases from

Global Goods Market are hand-woven by women of the

Wayuu tribe in Colombia. These colorful cases are made from

recycled plastic bags and are unique and durable. $50 globalgoodspartners.org

STUFFCOOL OUTRAGEOUS


Annie’s NaturalsGoddess

Salad is a versatile food that can be eaten at lunch or dinner–and depending on the mixture, various dressings hit the spot! Our green couple tested out some salad dressings for your healthy cravings.

John Burkhart Jennifer Burkhart

She’s Green

He’s Green

HE SAIDWell, we didn’t follow our hearts to this, but we did follow a fellow shopper’s recommendation–and I’m glad we did! This dressing was the perfect balance of sweet honey and spicy mustard. I hope we review chicken nuggets next month because I have my next dipping sauce!

SHE SAIDEven non-mustard fans would like this drool-worthy dressing. Perfectly tangy, sweet, and a little bit of a kick. I loved it. It made me want to eat more salad–and that’s quite the feat!

He gave it: She gave it:

HE SAIDGood goddess not so much! It tasted like vinegar, sesame seeds and garbage. The fl avor was so funky, I went back and double-checked the expiration date. Annie’s is normally one of the better-tasting organic brands, but she let me down on this dressing.

SHE SAIDIf you’ve ever wondered what liquifi ed hummus tastes like, this is it! It had a great tangy fl avor, but waaaaay too heavy on the tahini and toasted sesame seeds.

She gave it:He gave it:

HE SAIDBella found a great balance between sweet fi g fruit and sharp balsamic vinegar. The blackberry fl avor gets a bit beat down by the other two, but the dressing is very appetizing nonetheless. I don’t normally go for the fruity dressings, but I may make an exception for this one.

SHE SAIDA great balsamic! That “bite” associated with balsamics was mellow—which I really liked. It would be nice if the blackberry and fi g fl avors were lighter, but I would totally buy this one over just plain balsamic vinaigrette.


HE SAIDIf these reviews were a game of Clue, this dressing would be Colonel Mustard in the dining room, and the victim would be played by my poor salad. Underneath the huge mustard seed fl avor was a nice tangy Italian dressing. Take out Colonel Mustard and put in Professor Plum, in my opinion.

SHE SAIDThe label should read, “Low Fat, Stratospheric Garlic!” My love for garlic runs deep, so it pains me to say this dressing had just too much of the bitter bulb. Skip this and go for a full-fat version that’s likely a better balance of fl avors.


HE SAIDIt must be diffi cult to make ranch dressing without buttermilk because these non-dairy ranch dressings never taste right to me. It was a very tasty dressing if I didn’t compare it to buttermilk ranch. My advice: buy this dressing, take it home, tear the ranch label off, and enjoy.

SHE SAIDWho says you need buttermilk and eggs to make ranch dressing taste good? Ville’s vegan version blew me away! Admittedly it’s a tad more oily than creamy, but oh so “ranch-y.”


Bella’sBlackberry & Fig Balsamic

OrganicvilleNon Dairy Ranch

Follow Your HeartVegan Honey

Mustard

cucina AnticaLow Fat Italiano


5 LUNCH SKINS

1 FUNKYJUNK LAUNDRY HAMPER

This wine bag by Little Things Favors is made from jute, which is an all-natural, 100 percent biodegradable fi ber. It’s a wonderful present for wine enthusiasts and can be personalized with up to two lines of text. $12.56littlethingsfavors.com

Lunch Skins are the eco-friendly and stylish way to carry your lunch to school or work. These plastic bag substitutes are dishwasher-safe and BPA-, lead- and phthalate-free. $8.95 lunchskins.com

In their attempt to reduce landfi ll waste and toxins, Aquavation has created reusable water bottles that can be

personalized with your favorite photos. With every purchase, 20 percent of the bottle’s cost will go back to an Arizona-

based charity that is partnered with their company. $20 aquavation.org

Mini Me’s photo personalized storybook is a great gift for children. Simply upload a photo of your child and up to two adults to create the main characters of the story. The books are printed on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certifi ed paper. $29.99 - $45.99 minimebooks.com

Hipcycle’s FunkyJunk recycled laundry hamper provides a stylish and

eco-friendly way to keep your dirty laundry from ending up on your fl oor.

These colorful hampers are made of reclaimed plastic bags and use no

artifi cial dyes. Each pound of product clears the environment of 90 bags.

$84 hipcycle.com

6 JUTE WINE BAG

4 AQUAVATION WATER BOTTLE

This unique, handcrafted bottle opener is not only the shape of a trusty driver, but is made from recycled golf clubs as well.

It’s a great novelty gift for any golf nut. $75 eco-artware.com

2 GOLF CLUB BOTTLE OPENER

7 MINI ME’S PERSONALIZED STORYBOOK

3 RECYCLED iPAD CASEThese recycled iPad cases from

Global Goods Market are hand-woven by women of the

Wayuu tribe in Colombia. These colorful cases are made from

recycled plastic bags and are unique and durable. $50 globalgoodspartners.org

STUFFCOOL OUTRAGEOUS


Annie’s NaturalsGoddess

Salad is a versatile food that can be eaten at lunch or dinner–and depending on the mixture, various dressings hit the spot! Our green couple tested out some salad dressings for your healthy cravings.

John Burkhart Jennifer Burkhart

She’s Green

He’s Green

HE SAIDWell, we didn’t follow our hearts to this, but we did follow a fellow shopper’s recommendation–and I’m glad we did! This dressing was the perfect balance of sweet honey and spicy mustard. I hope we review chicken nuggets next month because I have my next dipping sauce!

SHE SAIDEven non-mustard fans would like this drool-worthy dressing. Perfectly tangy, sweet, and a little bit of a kick. I loved it. It made me want to eat more salad–and that’s quite the feat!


HE SAIDGood goddess not so much! It tasted like vinegar, sesame seeds and garbage. The fl avor was so funky, I went back and double-checked the expiration date. Annie’s is normally one of the better-tasting organic brands, but she let me down on this dressing.

SHE SAIDIf you’ve ever wondered what liquifi ed hummus tastes like, this is it! It had a great tangy fl avor, but waaaaay too heavy on the tahini and toasted sesame seeds.

She gave it:He gave it:

HE SAIDBella found a great balance between sweet fi g fruit and sharp balsamic vinegar. The blackberry fl avor gets a bit beat down by the other two, but the dressing is very appetizing nonetheless. I don’t normally go for the fruity dressings, but I may make an exception for this one.

SHE SAIDA great balsamic! That “bite” associated with balsamics was mellow—which I really liked. It would be nice if the blackberry and fi g fl avors were lighter, but I would totally buy this one over just plain balsamic vinaigrette.


HE SAIDIf these reviews were a game of Clue, this dressing would be Colonel Mustard in the dining room, and the victim would be played by my poor salad. Underneath the huge mustard seed fl avor was a nice tangy Italian dressing. Take out Colonel Mustard and put in Professor Plum, in my opinion.

SHE SAIDThe label should read, “Low Fat, Stratospheric Garlic!” My love for garlic runs deep, so it pains me to say this dressing had just too much of the bitter bulb. Skip this and go for a full-fat version that’s likely a better balance of fl avors.


HE SAIDIt must be diffi cult to make ranch dressing without buttermilk because these non-dairy ranch dressings never taste right to me. It was a very tasty dressing if I didn’t compare it to buttermilk ranch. My advice: buy this dressing, take it home, tear the ranch label off, and enjoy.

SHE SAIDWho says you need buttermilk and eggs to make ranch dressing taste good? Ville’s vegan version blew me away! Admittedly it’s a tad more oily than creamy, but oh so “ranch-y.”


Bella’sBlackberry & Fig Balsamic

OrganicvilleNon Dairy Ranch

Follow Your HeartVegan Honey

Mustard

cucina AnticaLow Fat Italiano


cHIckEN & GOAT cHEESE SALAD6 oz chicken breast (grilled, roasted, baked, your way etc.) 1/4 of a fresh pear, sliced thin1 1/2 oz goat cheese 6-10 fresh raspberries 4-5 stalks fresh asparagus, blanched 1/4 cup candied walnuts 1 1/2 cups spring mix 1 cup chopped romaine 1/4 cup raspberry vinaigrette Grill chicken until done. Slice into strips. In a separate bowl add greens and walnuts and mix with dressing—place on a plate. Top with chicken, pears, goat cheese and asparagus. Drizzle with dressing and garnish with raspberries.

cANDIED WALNUTS1/4 cup powdered sugar1/8 tsp cayenne pepper1/8 tsp salt4 oz walnuts (about one heaping cup; use whole walnuts, not pieces)

1. Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. 2. In a medium sized bowl, mix together the sugar, cayenne and salt. Bring a small saucepan of water to boil. Add the walnuts and blanch them for 3 minutes.

3. Drain well and then immediately roll the walnuts in the sugar mixture until completely coated. The sugar will melt slightly. 4. Transfer the walnuts to a baking sheet or pan and bake, stirring occasionally, until they are a deep golden brown (about 10 minutes). Watch carefully because the sugar can burn easily. Let cool completely before serving.RECIPE & PHOTO COURTESY OF TRYST CAFE | TRYSTCAFE.COM

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GrILLED HALIBUT STrEET TAcOS1 lb. Fluke or Halibut6 oz daikon6 oz cucumber6 oz serrano chiles1 red bell pepper, grilled, skinned and diced1 yellow bell pepper, grilled, skinned and diced1 whole avocado, dicedSalt, pepper and lime juice to tastePickled red onion (see recipe below)Tortillas of choice

1. Dice all ingredients (except fi sh) and make into a loose salsa. Season with salt, pepper and lime juice. Set aside. 2. Brush fi sh with canola oil, place on the grill at medium heat for approximately 1½ minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. Allow the fi sh to rest a couple minutes then cut into 1 to 2 inch chunks. 3. Add warm fi sh to the salsa and toss lightly. 4. Place mixture on top of a corn tortilla or corn cake. 5. Garnish with sour cream, chipotle mayonnaise or condiment of choice. Top with pickled red onions.

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1. Bring all ingredients except onions to a simmer. Drop onions in and cook for approximately 20 seconds. 2. Remove onions to a tray and cool, repeat process two more times allowing the onions to cool each time. 3. After the fi nal round, allow the onions and pickling liquid to cool. 4. When both have cooled, place them together in a tightly sealed canning jar. Refrigerate the mixture for two days before using.

RECIPE & PHOTO COURTESY OF CHEF JOSH HEBERT | POSH RESTAURANT | SCOTTSDALE | POSHSCOTTSDALE.COM

pIckLED rED ONION 1 lb. fi rm red onions (about 2 medium onions)3 cups distilled white vinegar1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cinnamon stick, broken into a few piecesA few whole clovesA few allspice berries1 small dried chili1 star anise pod (optional)2 bay leavesA few whole black peppercorns

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cANDIED WALNUTS1/4 cup powdered sugar1/8 tsp cayenne pepper1/8 tsp salt4 oz walnuts (about one heaping cup; use whole walnuts, not pieces)

1. Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. 2. In a medium sized bowl, mix together the sugar, cayenne and salt. Bring a small saucepan of water to boil. Add the walnuts and blanch them for 3 minutes.

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cHIckEN & GOAT cHEESE SALADcHIckEN & GOAT cHEESE SALAD

GrILLED HALIBUT STrEET TAcOS1 lb. Fluke or Halibut6 oz daikon6 oz cucumber6 oz serrano chiles1 red bell pepper, grilled, skinned and diced1 yellow bell pepper, grilled, skinned and diced1 whole avocado, dicedSalt, pepper and lime juice to tastePickled red onion (see recipe below)Tortillas of choice

1. Dice all ingredients (except fi sh) and make into a loose salsa. Season with salt, pepper and lime juice. Set aside. 2. Brush fi sh with canola oil, place on the grill at medium heat for approximately 1½ minutes on each side. Remove and set aside. Allow the fi sh to rest a couple minutes then cut into 1 to 2 inch chunks. 3. Add warm fi sh to the salsa and toss lightly. 4. Place mixture on top of a corn tortilla or corn cake. 5. Garnish with sour cream, chipotle mayonnaise or condiment of choice. Top with pickled red onions.

GrILLED HALIBUT STrEET TAcOS WITH pIckLED rED ONIONSGrILLED HALIBUT STrEET TAcOS WITH pIckLED rED ONIONS

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1. Bring all ingredients except onions to a simmer. Drop onions in and cook for approximately 20 seconds. 2. Remove onions to a tray and cool, repeat process two more times allowing the onions to cool each time. 3. After the fi nal round, allow the onions and pickling liquid to cool. 4. When both have cooled, place them together in a tightly sealed canning jar. Refrigerate the mixture for two days before using.

RECIPE & PHOTO COURTESY OF CHEF JOSH HEBERT | POSH RESTAURANT | SCOTTSDALE | POSHSCOTTSDALE.COM

pIckLED rED ONION 1 lb. fi rm red onions (about 2 medium onions)3 cups distilled white vinegar1 1/2 cups sugar 1 cinnamon stick, broken into a few piecesA few whole clovesA few allspice berries1 small dried chili1 star anise pod (optional)2 bay leavesA few whole black peppercorns

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BrUSSELS SprOUT SALAD1 head of romaine lettuce hearts1 cup Brussels sprouts, sliced 1/4” thick2-4 oz Caesar dressing1/8 cup candied almonds1/8 cup dried cranberries1/8 cup grated Parmesan reggianoSome Parmesan to slice over the top

1. Split romaine in half, wash well and drain, slice romaine across the leaves into 1/4” julienne. 2. Blanch brussels sprouts in boiling salted water for 45 seconds, shock in ice water, drain well. 3. In a large bowl mix romaine, brussels sprouts, nuts, cranberries, grated cheese and dressing, toss well, season with salt and cracked pepper (add more dressing if desired). 4. Portion salads into chilled bowls and top with shaved Parmesan.

cAESAr DrESSING4 oz garlic cloves1 1/2 oz anchovy fi lets1 oz dijon mustard4 oz lemon juice, fresh1/2 oz kosher salt1/2 oz sugar1/2 oz cracked black pepper8 oz olive oil4 oz extra virgin olive oil1 egg

1. Place garlic, anchovies and 1/3 of the olive oil in a food processor or blender and puree. 2. In a bowl, add the garlic puree and all the rest of the ingredients except the oil, and blend well. 3. Slowly whisk in the rest of the oil until all in, check seasoning. Makes about 1qt.

RECIPE & PHOTO COURTESY OF CHEF PARTNER: HAROLD MARMULSTEIN | SALTY SOW | PHOENIX SALTYSOW.COM

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comfort and savings. It’s smart enough to heat your home using the most economical fuel for any

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WaterFurnace geothermal systems don’t use combustion or burn any on-site fossil fuels, they

help ensure your children will enjoy scenes like the one above. For more information, contact the

experts at Verde Sol-Air.

visit us at waterfurnace.com

azgeothermal.com

Come See Us At The Flagstaff Home Show March 22-24, Booth 240Verde Sol-Air and WaterFurnace

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BrUSSELS SprOUT SALAD1 head of romaine lettuce hearts1 cup Brussels sprouts, sliced 1/4” thick2-4 oz Caesar dressing1/8 cup candied almonds1/8 cup dried cranberries1/8 cup grated Parmesan reggianoSome Parmesan to slice over the top

1. Split romaine in half, wash well and drain, slice romaine across the leaves into 1/4” julienne. 2. Blanch brussels sprouts in boiling salted water for 45 seconds, shock in ice water, drain well. 3. In a large bowl mix romaine, brussels sprouts, nuts, cranberries, grated cheese and dressing, toss well, season with salt and cracked pepper (add more dressing if desired). 4. Portion salads into chilled bowls and top with shaved Parmesan.

cAESAr DrESSING4 oz garlic cloves1 1/2 oz anchovy fi lets1 oz dijon mustard4 oz lemon juice, fresh1/2 oz kosher salt1/2 oz sugar1/2 oz cracked black pepper8 oz olive oil4 oz extra virgin olive oil1 egg

1. Place garlic, anchovies and 1/3 of the olive oil in a food processor or blender and puree. 2. In a bowl, add the garlic puree and all the rest of the ingredients except the oil, and blend well. 3. Slowly whisk in the rest of the oil until all in, check seasoning. Makes about 1qt.

RECIPE & PHOTO COURTESY OF CHEF PARTNER: HAROLD MARMULSTEIN | SALTY SOW | PHOENIX SALTYSOW.COM

BrUSSELS SprOUT cAESAr SALADBrUSSELS SprOUT cAESAr SALAD SErvES 2-4

cANDIED ALmONDSCoat sliced raw almonds with egg white and 2 tbsp of sugar, mix well, place on a non-stick baking pan and cook in a 300 degree oven for 20 minutes, stirring the nuts every 8 minutes or so or until dry and crunchy.

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