August 2007

Features

Burners Without Borders
Borne out of the Burning Man Festival, this group is rewritting the rules of activism. by CHARLES SHAW

The High Life
In today’s Blackberry-dominated, cellphone-detonated, noisy, hasty world, it’s no wonder treehouses are enjoying a grownup revival. by JAMIE FRIDDLE

Conversations
The former “economic hitman” and trained shaman speculates on why now is the most exciting time to inhabit the planet. introduction by CHARLES SHAW, interview by KERI LYNCH




On Our Radar

Prehistoric Sharks Live Among Us!
And other facts learned on a surprising tour of the new Seattle Aquarium. by PAUL CONSTANT

Finding Meaning in the Music
Curious questioners shake the Radio8Ball and find lyrical answers. by PAUL CONSTANT

Our Future Now
by ALASTAIR BLAND

If Another World Is Possible, Another U.S. Is Necessary
First U.S. Social Forum Meets in Atlanta. by JEFF CONANT


Green Scene

U.S. Defense Spending
One Seriously Chunky Monkey. by JESSIE TIERNEY


Tune In

Power
Francis Moore Lappe on our individual power to change the course of the nation. by FRANCES MOORE LAPPÉ

Prophet Motive
Daniel Pinchbeck offers insight into an emerging sexual revolution. by DANIEL PINCHBECK


Healthy Living

Body Work on the Next Level
Six potent under-the-radar modalities to bring you back to life. by AMELIA GLYNN

Body Talk
by LIZ BARKER

Summer’s Last Sigh
Food storage tips for your winter pantry. by JENNIFER ADLER M.S., C.N

Infused Vinegars
by JENNIFER ADLER M.S., C.N

A Volunteer Park Café
Capitol Hill’s Volunteer Park Café is fairytale perfect. by AMY PENNINGTON


Travel

Escape the Pace
Lopez Island Camping. by CRAI S. BOWER



Art and Soul

Recovering New Orleans
by THOMAS J. CAMPANELLA

Reviews


Essay

Life, the Universe and Everything
Chanting for Happiness. by ELIZA THOMAS