March/April 2012
In this issue’s cover story, Barry Yeoman write a thought-provoking article on organic farming. “Visiting organic farms in my own community, I was struck by how small growers have learned to adapt to both corporate competition and a tough economy,” Yeoman says. Organic has become its own brand with attributes of purity, earth-friendliness, and freshness. But as more and more of us demand organic food, we’ve created a conundrum. Read “The Organic Food Paradox” to learn more.
Features
The Organic Food Paradox
As consumers increasingly demand organic produce, and as massive industrial farms rise to meet their needs, will it spell the end of the family-run, lovingly tended, earth-friendly farm? ... More
Are Sports Fans Happier?
Although those chicken wings may not be great for your waistline, new studies reveal that rooting passionately is good for your mind, body, and spirit. ... More
Miracle Seeker
Hoping for a cure—and hungry for spiritual nourishment—a thoroughly modern woman makes a pilgrimage to the sacred grotto at Lourdes. ... More
Sitting
In a hilarious excerpt from his best-selling Familyhood, the Mad About You star reflects on his favorite, um, sport. ... More
Conquer Clutter
Can cleaning house help clear your spiritual deck? How one couple found peace in tidiness. ... More
Departments
Aw, Shoot!
By: William Jeanes
When TV commercials drive you around the bend, you may be tempted to take a lesson from Elvis. ... More
Gas Should Be More Expensive
By: Janus Ludak
Gas prices are already steep—so how does $7 a gallon sound? ... More
Keeping Score
By: Russell Wild, MBA
To get the best loan rates you need solid credit. Here’s how to push your credit score higher. ... More
Tap-and-Pay Smart Phones
By: Jeff Bertolucci
Does this new technology make credit cards obsolete? ... More
“Watch Me Walk”
By: Elizabeth Svoboda
New experimental technologies aim to help paralyzed patients leave their wheelchairs behind. ... More
Time for a Third Party?
By: Frederick E. Allen
With few exceptions, the U.S. has been a two-choice nation for most of its existence. Is it time for a change? ... More
Angling for Blueberries
By: Corey Michael Dalton
This delicate dish combines sweet blueberries with savory trout. ... More
Escape Artist
By: Robert Berridge
Rockwell was a great talent spotter, but he couldn’t get one young painter to sit still for a portrait. ... More
