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Is Obesity a National Security Problem?
To defend our way of life abroad we may need to reconsider how much junk food it involves at home. It’s not every day that former generals and admirals speak out about children’s health and education. But last Thursday was one of those days. According to Mission: Readiness, a nonprofit, bipartisan organization led by retired senior military leaders, 75 percent of 17 to 24 year olds cannot enlist in the military because they fail to graduate high… -
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Tips on How to Reduce Food Packaging Waste
We can’t avoid all the wasteful packaging in our lives, but we can try to reduce it. There’s a Jack Johnson song called “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” and we all know these three R’s are a good place to start when it comes to living a more sustainable life. While recycling tends to get the most attention, reducing and reusing can be equally effective tools in the battle to get by without creating a mountain of waste in… -
Business of Green – The Rooftop Garden Climbs Down a Wall – NYTimes.com
A new technology along the lines of green roofs, called edible walls, grows vegetables, fruits and herbs on the outside walls of urban buildings. Original article: Business of Green – The Rooftop Garden Climbs Down a Wall – NYTimes.com -
@GOOD Readers Answer: When Was The Last Time You Cooked a Meal and What Did You Make?
Today on Twitter we asked our followers when was the last time they cooked a meal, and what they made. We collected some of our favorite responses below. We ask a question to our Twitter faithful once a day, so if you’re not yet following @GOOD, make sure to sign up and participate in the conversation. -
Robin Hood Taps Long Tail to Feed Hungry Families
There are about 4 million people in New York City who struggle to afford food. In 2003, it was half that number. This time of year, as temperatures drop and holidays come and go, the pangs of hunger can be especially brutal. But thanks to an innovative new effort by the organization Robin Hood, you can help make a difference for one family in need. Have a look. http://www.vimeo.com/4604123 To accomplish the goal of delivering 15,000 meals… -
Finding Healthy Food in an Unhealthy Economy
A morning news story today showing people boycotting Whole Foods for its CEO’s stance on health care reform gave me an equal dose of disappointment and encouragement. Disappointing of course, because any time I see a corporation that seems to share the values of a consumer who just wants to find healthy, reliable products for his/her family, it’s only a matter of time WHEN that company will be exposed for lying, cheating, stealing and generally… -
Furry Friends
The Wooster Collective talks to Neozoon about their furry installations, and what they mean for how we view animals. Neozoon’s work is both amusing and arresting. Seeing the playful animals in city centers and on monuments makes us smile. But the subsequent realization that these are actual animal pelts (made from discarded fur coats) creates a feeling of uneasiness. For sure, their message does not go unnoticed. WOOSTER: How do you choose the specific placements? NEOZOON: Finding a place… -
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EyeWriter: Paralyzed Artist Draws with His Eyes
The true beauty of scientific and technological advancements are most evident when they reveal our humanity. Take Tony Quan, also known as street artist Tempt One. Quan is paralyzed, yet with the assistance of the EyeWriter, a custom eye-tracking software, he is still able to continue painting, simply by moving his eyes. http://www.vimeo.com/6376466 Video by Evan Roth. Via Swiss Miss (via Amrit).
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Why Save a Community Garden?
A friend of GOOD, Gordon Douglas, has been part of an effort to save a community garden in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood. It’s been difficult. The University of Chicago owns the land, and is determined to take it over as a staging area for some nearby construction projects. He recently wrote us a letter explaining why the garden is so important. It’s a little long but it’s a great read: I first encountered the 61st Street Community Garden shortly… -
Editorial – Last Act for the Bluefin – NYTimes.com
The tuna fishery in the Mediterranean should be shut down until the fish have reached sustainable levels. Original article: Editorial – Last Act for the Bluefin – NYTimes.com
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