Cultivating Change, Inspiring Solutions

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Inaugural Baltimore Bioneers Recap:

Reprinted from the CSBA newsletter:

Over the course of three days from October 19-21, Baltimore Bioneers: Cultivating Change. Inspiring Solutions conference featured an array of insightful innovators.

Inspiring presentations were given at the Brown Center at the Maryland Institute College of Art on topics ranging from local foo…

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Posted by Phila on November 6, 2007 at 9:22am — No Comments

Ripples in the Stream

How social networks evolve...a cross-link to this site placed on another network yielded a response to a vision Paul Hawken expressed in his plenary speech at the 2006 Bioneers conference...

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Posted by Phila on October 12, 2007 at 3:56pm — No Comments

Who Will You See At the Conference?

Here are some of the speakers who will be featured at the Baltimore Bioneers Conference, scheduled October 19-21.
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Posted by Phila on October 11, 2007 at 4:33pm — No Comments

Schedule for the Baltimore Bioneers Conference

The Baltimore Bioneers satellite conference offers a gathering of luminaries from the fields of environmental science, health, urban design, green business, and social change. Here is the schedule for the weekend:

Keynote Speakers:

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Posted by Phila on October 8, 2007 at 6:54pm — No Comments

Traditional Acupuncture as part of a Treatment Plan for Cancer

By Jennifer Downs

When a person hears the diagnosis of cancer of any type, it is sobering news. It is important to explore options for dealing with it. Western Medicine has made great strides in cancer treatment. There also are a number of alternatives that can be helpful in the overall healing process. Traditional Five- Element Acupuncture, for instance, can contribute positively to those facing cancer.…

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Posted by Phila on October 8, 2007 at 5:08pm — No Comments

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture:Helping Teens and Young Adults

By Jennifer Downs

A college sophomore came for acupuncture with an unusual complaint: he felt easily nauseated and had a profound fear of throwing up. This fear contributed to a pervasive anxiety that could not be tamed even with medication. The young man was referred for acupuncture by a well-respected physician, who had made some progress with him but was still mystified by the per…

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Posted by Phila on October 8, 2007 at 5:03pm — No Comments

Aspects of Time in Healing

By Jennifer Downs

The Ancient Greeks had two words for time, as described by Dr. Jean Bolen, a Jungian psychiatrist, in her book Crossing to Avalon. Kronos is linear time, as measured by clocks, calendars, and date books. Kairos is time when consciousness shifts and time seems to stand still or expand. … Continue

Posted by Phila on October 8, 2007 at 5:02pm — No Comments