SUNDAY, MAY 27
Texas Gardening 101 – 11am-4pm. A great class for those new to the area, beginner or experienced gardeners looking for a refresher. Includes a copy of Easy Gardens for North Texas, lunch and class handouts on soil amendments, planting, mainte- nance and more, all in an easy to use binder. No children under age 12 allowed; all children 12 and up will be subject to the class fee. $65, $60/Grow Card members. Preregistration requested. North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northhaven Rd, Dallas. 214- 363-5316.
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and stillness; finish with dance of celebration and “be” different. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157.
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Energy Blast – Exhibit tells the dynamic story of energy and alternative energy resources in North Texas, the Barnett Shale, and the innovative pioneers who continue to make energy a leading industry in the region. Ages 11 & up. Included in $14/adult, $10/ child admission. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300.
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The Protein Class: Dallas – See listing May 21. $40, prepayment only as supplies required. Register, info: 972-732-0206.
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Girl’s Night Out – 6-7:30pm. Conventional medi- cine emphasizes “symptoms of womanhood” and suggests every female activity from childbirth to menstruation is a disease requiring chemical treat- ment. Workshop will discuss what’s normal, what’s not, how to optimize your body and why some of the symptoms are showing up. Topics include early development in children, painful periods or heavy bleeding and menopause symptoms. Free. Health Works, 2317 Coit Rd, Ste B, Plano. 972-612-1800.
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Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body – Thru Sept 3. Explore why your body produces mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and stinky gunk. Sophisti- cated animatronics and imaginative exhibits tell you the good, the bad and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor and much more. Free with Museum exhibit admission. Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300.
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Live Animals of the World: A Conservation Exhibit – Museum houses 12 types of non-native animals, encouraging visitors to take a proactive role in conserving wild spaces. $9/adults, $6/children 3-12 & seniors, free/members & children ages 2 & under. Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Pl, McKinney. 972-562-5566.
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The IMAX Experience: Ft Worth – Showtimes online. New features include Mission Impossible 4, Born to be Wild, T-Rex, Dolphins, and Thrill Ride. $7/ adults, $6/children 2-12 & seniors. Ft Worth Museum of Science & History, Omni Theater, 1600 Gendy St, Ft Worth. 817-255-9300.
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How GMOs Came to Market
The Conscious Eater’s Guide to GMOs
GMOs were developed by large agro- chemical multinational corporations like Monsanto, Dow, DuPont, Sygenta and Bayer. These companies are not known for their commitment to public health and environmental safety. They continue to lobby against government regulations and work to undermine the public research system. As a result, they have been able to put GMOs on the market without appropriate health and environmental testing and safety measures. As part of their marketing strategy,
Choosing to eat a healthy diet can be a challenge, especially when it comes to sorting out the controversies surrounding genetically engineered foods. Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), were first grown commercially in the United States in 1996. Now, the
Center for Food Safety reports that GMOs can be found in about 75 percent of the processed foods sold in our local supermarkets.
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orldwide, GMO crops are grown on about 280 million acres, almost entirely in corn
and soybeans grown for animal feed, industrial chemicals and plant-based fuels. The main thing to know about GMOs is that they are made by the chemical industry, for the chemical industry, and sold to farmers for weed and pest control. We now eat GMOs in our break- fast cereals and corn chips because in the United States the industrial agriculture system mixes crops from many sources during production and manufacturing. GMOs are now in just about anything made with corn, soy or canola, as well as oil from cotton- seed. Most of the meat, eggs and dairy products we eat come from animals fed GMOs. The only fresh GMO food being sold right now is a mushy papaya from Hawaii; the GMO spud was a dud and other fresh GMOs have failed in the marketplace.
the GMO industry also has kept labels off their products in the United States, even though the Center for Food Safety reports that polls repeatedly show that up to 94 percent of Americans want labels on GMO foods. Most other indus- trial countries label GMOs, and many tightly restrict their testing and use. The industry, made up of corpora- tions, their paid lobbyists and academic allies, claim that GMOs are safe. The industry says they don’t know of any health harm proven to be caused by their products. But their position is not backed by reliable research from inde- pendent scientists. There is no govern- ment testing; whatever information the government gets from industry is on a voluntary basis.
Also Watch Out For…
FOOD IRRADIATION Rotten meat, toxic tomatoes and now what, irradiated spinach? Irradiation is used by the food industry to kill harmful pathogens like E. coli, increase shelf life, kill insects and stop spoilage. Today, ground meat, spices, fresh fruit and vegetables may be irradiated. The process is considered safe and effective by government regulators. Currently, irradiated foods are labeled, except for food sold in institutions and restaurants. But now, the Food and Drug Administration is considering allowing food treated with irra- diation to be renamed and sold without labels. Consumer groups question the safety of
food irradiation. Natural food markets like Whole Foods have decided not to sell it. Critics say that irradiation can affect the nutritional value of food by destroying antioxidents, or that it could deform bacteria instead of killing it off. Some loss of vitamins and essential fatty
acids occurs in irradiated foods, and there may be forma- tion of dangerous chemicals such as benzene. The process also creates additional hazardous waste, and environmen- tal and worker safety problems.
Because the existing food safety inspection system is
already weak, layering on another complex technology might not result in better protection. The Center for Food Safety notes that using irradiation does nothing to stop the practices in the field and factories that contaminate food. Worse, its use may result in less incentive to clean up the widespread un- sanitary conditions that are the primary cause of food contamination.
For related information visit: FoodAndWater-
Watch.org/food/foodirradiation and
This ‘radura’ symbol signals irradiated food.
OrganicConsumers.org/irrad/alternatives.cfm; search ‘supermarkets’ at
Citizen.org, for a list of groceries that carry irradiated foods.
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And there are ethical issues, espe- cially for people with health-based or religious dietary restrictions. Everyone needs to know what’s in their food. But GMOs are unlike anything the world has seen before. They combine genes from different species. For example, genetic engineers have inserted genes from an arctic fish into strawberries, to make them frost tolerant, but not something a vegan would want to eat. Genetic engineering is also
known as recombinant DNA technol- ogy, because it takes DNA from one or- ganism and combines it with DNA from another organism. It does what nature avoids, crossing the natural boundar- ies between species. GMOs are new, living organisms, capable of spreading, reproducing and recombining. Their presence is invisible and irreversible.
What We Don’t Know Can Hurt Us
The processes used to create GMOs are not precise or predictable. What is precise is the first step, selecting and engineering the DNA to be used. After that, genes are engineered and recom- bined with bacteria, viruses, and other designer molecules, then often put into a ‘gene gun’ and shot into living cells. The result can create new proteins that might trigger serious allergic
reactions or recombine with other bacteria and viruses to create new pathogens or toxins. The antibiotic resistant marker gene used in the process could render the antibiot- ics we use to control disease less effective. Reports based on
animal studies indicate that both the process and products of genetic engineering are causing problems. Animals fed GMOs exclu- sively had more false pregnancies and a greater mortality rate than control groups. Researchers also have evidence of impaired blood cell formation, liver
The Magic School Bus – Children ride with Ms. Frizzle and friends for a whirling journey into weather adventures. Send hot air balloons soaring, make a snowflake, or mix up wild weather. Museum of Nature & Science, 3535 Grand Ave, Dallas. Tickets: 214-428-5555.
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Top Ten Wine Selections –5-7pm,weekdays; 12- 6pm, weekends. Wine tastings and, as always, you can pick up your favorite cheese pairings from a amazing selection of delicious cheeses from around the world. Whole Foods Market, 4100 Lomo Alto Dr, Highland Park. 214-520-7993. WholeFoodsMarket. com/Stores/HighlandPark.
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Dance Exercise Class – 9:15-10:15am. Mon-Thurs. Easy-to-follow routines featuring Jacki Sorensen’s creative choreography and a variety of music and artists. Start anytime. 3-wk sample: $25. Flexible attendance and payment plans available. Cimmaron Park Rec Center in Valley Ranch, 201 Red River Tl, Irving. 972-281-3075.
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Special Discounts on Select Items – 5:30-10pm. Zen Sushi, 380 W 7th St, Dallas. 214-946-9699.
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Meditation Class – 6:45-7:45pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. Clear the mind to gain clarity of personal goals and improve health. $5. Institute for Total Wellness, 1700 Commerce St, Ste 1400, Dallas. RSVP: 214-717- 6300.
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Laughing Yoga – 7-8pm. Healthy and playful experi- ence that helps the body to move easily, freely, and genuinely laugh. Free, donations accepted. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157.
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Krafty Kids – 12pm. Seasonal crafts each week. Dallas Public Library, Bookmarks Branch, 8687 N Central Expy, Dallas. 214-671-1381. NorthPark@
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Family Events – 1-3:30pm. Discover a new art- making activity each month. Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N Harwood, Dallas. 214-922-1200. Dal-
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Live Well with Living Well – 2:30-4pm. 3rd Sun. Innovative and informative talks, panels and interac- tive mini-workshops with the professionals of Living Well Dallas. Pre-registration required; space limited. $5. Move Studio, 17062 Preston Rd, Dallas. 972-930- 0260. For class schedule:
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Kundalini Yoga – 5-6:30pm. Includes chakra sounds and breathing techniques. Cosmic Cafe, 2912 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas. 214-521-6157. CosmicCafeDal-
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Awakening Heart Meditation – 5-7pm. Interfaith mindfulness meditation, music and message based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Facilitated by Brother ChiSing and friends. Childcare provided. Donation accepted. Dallas Meditation Center, 727 S Floyd Rd, Richardson. 972-432-7871. DallasMedi-
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