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from E the environmental magazine --
No links connecting specific human illnesses to chemicals oozing out of baby bottles have been proven definitively. Nonetheless, many parents are heeding the call of scientists to switch to products with less risk. A 2008 report by American and Canadian environmental researchers entitled “Baby’s Toxic Bottle” found that plastic polycarbonate baby bottles leach dangerous levels of Bisphenol-A (BPA), a synthetic chemical that mimics natural hormones and can send bodily processes into disarray, when heated. All six of the leading brands of baby bottles tested—Avent, Disney/The First Years, Dr. Brown’s, Evenflo, Gerber and Playtex—leaked what researchers considered, dangerous amounts of BPA. The report calls on major retailers selling these bottles—including Toys “R” Us, Babies “R” Us, CVS, Target, Walgreens and Wal-Mart—to switch to safer products.

According to the report, BPA is a “developmental, neural and reproductive toxicant that mimics estrogen and can interfere with healthy growth and body function.” Researchers cite numerous animal studies demonstrating that the chemical can damage reproductive, neurological and immune systems during critical stages of development. It has also been linked to breast cancer and to the early onset of puberty.

from PR Wire Service --
The organic food business is facing real challenges as it goes mainstream. There are concerns about having enough acreage to sustain increased production and possible pollution from animal waste. However, there are also solutions to these challenges, as Holistic Management International's Chief Operating Officer, Peter Holter explains. "This past year there was discussion in the news media about how the organic food business goes mass market." The 25-year-old non-profit organization works with stewards of large landscapes (farmers, ranchers, government agencies and other non-profits) to make their lands healthier, more productive and more profitable.

Says Holter, “The challenges include the current inability of organic dairy producers to keep up with consumer demand; concerns about insufficient acreage to expand organic production; worries that the manure, methane and carbon dioxide produced by the cows themselves will pollute our water and air; and large numbers of people leaving farming or ranching due to poor financial returns. Employment experts have predicted that the farming and ranching sector is predicted to lose 200,000 more jobs in the next five years.

from Alternative Approaches.com
The City of Philadelphia has chosen to join governments around the world by recognizing January 4 as World Hypnotism Day. World Hypnotism Day is a collaborative effort involving hypnotists from around the globe, dedicated to removing the myths and misconceptions while promoting the truth and benefits of hypnotism. Because hypnotism is such an effective tool for helping people become healthier and more productive, World Hypnotism Day fits in well with the ongoing efforts of the City to make Philadelphia a healthier place to live.

According to the proclamation: "I, Michael A. Nutter, Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, do hereby proclaim January 4, 2009 as World Hypnotism Day in Philadelphia, and urge all citizens to salute the hard work of these dedicated individuals, whose jobs contribute to public awareness by active participation."