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Kindred Spirit December 2007 |
Welcome to the December edition of the Kindred e-newsletter.
Just like cane
toads, once hazardous GE crops are introduced they can
never be recalled. We need to act now to keep Australia
GE-free.
gefreeaustralia.org
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Latest Articles - Some greenhouse truths, a little guru and screen time with Kindred editor Kali Wendorf.
Action Alert - Learn why you should say NO to GE food in Australia.
Kindred News - Vaccinated at Gunpoint, GE bans lifted & Toddler Tamer admits he was wrong.
Events & Workshops - The Business of Being Born, the Woodford Folk Festival & The Real Dirt on Farmer John.
Christmas Subscription Offer - Give the gift of Kindred this Christmas.
Shop Kindred - Wonder Tales of Earth & Sea and 25% off The Future of Food DVD.
Subscribe & Win! - a Plan-at Play.
Kindred Spirit Sponsors - Down to Earth Baby & the Australian Doula College.
Become a Kindred newsletter sponsor - and reach over 4,000 people in the Kindred community.
Kindred magazine - the new Summer issue.
New Kindred stockist - We welcome Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery.
Where to Buy - Kindred magazine near you.
Recommended Websites - Kabuki Syndrome & the True Food Network.
Kindred Toolbox - Arm yourself with information.
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Latest Articles
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Inconvenient Fallacies - some greenhouse truths
Lots of people I know are opting to have their local council come and change all their light bulbs to compact fluoro lights (CFLs) in the (mistaken) belief that is somehow going to reduce global warming. This is one of the fallacies of An Inconvenient Truth, that somehow changing light bulbs will have a profound effect upon greenhouse gas production....more
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Little Guru
India
seems so far away and the devoted relationship one forms with one’s
guru so esoteric and demanding… Then along comes your first child and
‘voila’ your very own live in guru! No matter what you are doing with
your kid you will get constant opportunities to witness, then later
reflect on, and choose to adjust your behaviours...more
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Teens, Screens & Technology Creep
In
a well-known education journal, a computer hardware ad depicts an empty
classroom, with computers on each desk. Outside in the background is an
empty schoolyard. The children are clustered off to one side, faces
pressed against the classroom window peering inside....more
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Action Alert
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Keep Australia GE Free
Genetically engineered food threatens your health, the environment, and future generations. See 65 reasons why you shouldn’t eat GE food here.
Get the full story - visit the Kindred shop to get your copy of The Future of Food DVD. Order by phone or email before Christmas and get 25% off when you mention this offer. Ph 02 6684 4353 or email us here.
Visit our website to read Lisa Reagan's article, The Future of Food: Genetically Engineered Foods, Global Bio-pollution and the Resurrection of Local Food Systems...more
Then visit GE Free Australia to take action.
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Kindred News
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Vaccinated at Gunpoint
Children, herded like cattle into US courthouse for forced vaccinations as armed police and attack dogs stand guard. Following the State of Maryland's threats against parents who refuse to have their children vaccinated, children were herded into a courthouse, guarded by armed personnel with attack dogs. Inside, the children were forcibly vaccinated, many against their will…more
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NSW & Victoria Lift GM bans
The
Victorian and New South Wales governments have become the first in
Australia to allow farmers to grow genetically-modified (GM) food
crops. NSW Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald has announced the
state is ending its four-year moratorium on GM canola crops, despite a
last-minute plea from Western Australia and Tasmania to maintain the ban...more
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Toddler taming expert admits he was wrong
Toddler
taming guru Dr Christopher Green, whose advice has been followed by
millions of parents worldwide, has changed his mind about how to raise
children. After recovering from a near-death experience, the celebrity
pediatrician has adopted a more relaxed, child-centred approach...more
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Events & Workshops
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Kindred magazine & Santos present The Business of Being Born
Byron Bay Community Centre
Thursday 13th December at 6:30 pm.
In
2001, actress Ricki Lake gave birth to her second child in her home
with the assistance of a midwife. She decided to birth at home after
she experienced unwanted medical interventions while delivering her
first child at a hospital birthing unit. This time she wanted birth on
her own terms. Her experience became a documentary film, The Business of Being Born—a raw, potent testimony to the power of women’s bodies, and the power the medical system has over them...more
Kindred magazine and Santos present the official Byron Bay preview screening of The Business of Being Born as a fundraiser for The North Coast Maternity Action Group. Q & A panel session will follow. Tickets on sale at Santos
stores and at the door. Buy your tickets early, space is limited. For
more information call 02 6684 4353. To learn more about the film and
watch the trailer, visit the website
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Woodford Folk Festival 07/08
Deep Parenting – Nurturing a New World
In conversation with Robin Grille and Kali Wendorf
Saturday 29th December at 4pm
We are at the brink of a ‘great leap forward’ in social evolution, made possible by advances in social sciences, and a ‘new parenting movement’. Robin Grille, author of Parenting for a Peaceful World and Kali Wendorf, editor of Kindred magazine speak together about the changes possible and what it will require from us as parents, as world citizens and as a country.
This presentation is not just for parents; it is for anyone concerned with finding the most effective ways to create a more peaceful, just and sustainable world. Visit the Woodford Folk Festival website for program information and to purchase tickets.
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The Real Dirt on Farmer John
Byron Bay Community Centre
Saturday 8th December at 6pm
Farmer John might sit on a tractor but he’s also an outrageous artist, a maverick environmentalist, a homespun rebel, a pink-boa-wearing eccentric, a playful provocateur – and an incredible human being whose inspirational story of revolutionising his family farm and redeeming his own life has won accolades and awards at film festivals around the world…more
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Christmas Subscription Special Offer
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Give the gift of Kindred
Purchase five or more 12 month subscriptions for just $20 each! Phone our offices to take advantage of this special offer on 02 6684 4353.
And remember, current subscribers always get a discounted price of $25 per subscription when they buy for a friend.
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Shop Kindred
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The Future of Food
The Future of Food offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing
truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that
have quietly filled grocery store shelves for the past decade.From the
prairies of Saskatchewan, Canada to the fields of Oaxaca, Mexico, this
film gives a voice to farmers whose lives and livelihoods have been
negatively impacted by this new technology. The health implications,
government policies and push towards globalisation are all part of the
reason why many people are alarmed by the introduction of genetically
altered crops into our food supply...more
Order The Future of Food by phone or email before Christmas and get 25% off when you mention this offer. Ph 02 6684 4353 or email us here. Buy two or more and save on postage.
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Wonder Tales of Earth & Sea
WARNING: This CD will ignite your child's imagination and cause them to listen to it over and over instead of watching TV! Winner of the National Library of Australia's Special Award for children 4-9 years. Entertain the kids in the car, before bed, school holidays- Any Time! You might even enjoy listening yourself! Order online now from the Kindred shop...more
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Kindred Back Issues
Buy an assortment of back issues and SAVE. Packs of 4, 6 and 10
available for a discounted price. You can pick out your favourites, or
let us choose them for you – your choice....more
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Subscribe and Win
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Plan-at Play
Just in time for first day of school or back-to-school, we have three Plan-at.biz magnetic whiteboard calendars and accessories to giveaway to the first three
people to subscribe to Kindred magazine for two years or more. Plan-at Play calendars empower your kids with the knowledge of what the day holds for them! It helps them learn the days of the week and times of the day. All calendars come with 1 magnetic whiteboard marker, 37 magnetic activity characters, 7 blank activity magnets and 1 magnetic window ‘day marker’.
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Congratulations to the winners of the November subscription competition:
Shellie Drysdale, VIC
Cath Withyman, QLD
Jane Beard, NSW
You have each won a 4MyEarth lunch bag. To view the complete range of 4MyEarth reusable lunch bags, sandwich and snack wraps visit 4MyEarth.
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Kindred E-Newsletter Sponsors
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Down To Earth Baby - Your one-stop organic baby shop
We have a fabulous range of organic and eco-friendly products for pregnancy through to baby. Check out our website for December specials and giveaways. For mums and mums-to-be we have organic herbal teas and body and skincare products plus beautiful pregnancy gift packs, labour kits and breastfeeding packs. For baby we have organic clothing, toys and accessories, skincare, cloth nappies, baby gifts and biodegradable disposable nappies. We also offer gift packs made to order...more
Mention Kindred in the message box to receive 5% off any orders over $75.
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Australian Doula College
The
Australian Doula College (ADC) is an integrated health care centre
providing education, support and continuity of care for women during
pre pregnancy, pregnancy, childbirth and beyond. Through our network of
qualified and experienced educators, doulas and practitioners, we can
offer a variety of services, treatments and support, whatever pregnancy
and birthing choices women make...more
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Become a Kindred E-Newsletter Sponsor & Reach 4000+
To find out how you can become a Kindred e-newsletter sponsor and reach over 4,000 Kindred community members with your message, product or service, click here to send us an email or phone 02 6684 4353. For advertising guidelines, please see our website
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Kindred Magazine
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The December-February issue of Kindred is out now!
Issue 24 - what's inside:
Man and the Machine - Kali Wendorf's editorial
Ultrasound Scans - Cause for Concern? - by Dr Sarah J Buckley
Toy Story - how plastics and toxins are endangering children’s health
Is There Enough Fish in the Sea? - sustainable seafood
...and much more.
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Kindred magazine is available by subscription,
from Borders bookstores, Organic Wholefoods stores in Victoria, quality
newsagents, health food stores and now in the US from selected Barnes
& Noble stores. To find a retailer near you, visit the Where To Buy page on our website.
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New Kindred Stockist
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Mount Beauty Hardware & Drapery 12-14 Hollonds Street
Mount Beauty VIC 3699
Ph 03 5754 1999
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| Where To Buy |
To find a Kindred stockist near you visit the Where To Buy page on our website.
If Kindred is in your shop and you're not on the page, please get in touch with us here.
If you would like to have Kindred available in your shop, school, workplace, at an event or would like to become a distributor, buy wholesale online here or contact us for more information.
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Recommended Websites
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SAKKS - Supporting Aussie Kids with Kabuki Syndrome
Finding out that your child has Kabuki Syndrome may or may not be a surprise. Sometimes the diagnosis can come after seeing many doctors, sometimes it takes but one. A diagnosis gives answer to the symptoms your child experiences, not the person your child is, or will become.
To help support those affected by Kabuki Syndrome, we, (Peta and Adrian), decided to start this website. We hope to offer comfort and support to other families just like ours...more
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True Food Network
You can say NO to genetically engineered food and help keep our fields and food GE Free.
Greenpeace have lambasted the decision by the New South Wales and
Victorian Government's to allow the commercial planting of genetically
engineered (GE) canola next year. The announcement comes as the Network
of Concerned Farmers have released a new report showing that if GE
canola is grown commercially in Australia it will cost Australian
farmers hundreds of millions of dollars. Take action...more |
Kindred Toolbox
A place to arm yourself with tips, hints, downloadable research, flyers and guidelines.
Please feel free to download, print, photocopy and distribute as you see fit...more
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Subscribe to the Kindred Spirit newsletter
To subscribe to this newsletter, please visit our website. There, you can also catch up on past editions in our archive.
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Fed Up DVD
Fed Up studies the effects of food additives and chemicals on children's behaviour.
Sue Dengate's famous presentation about the effects of food on children's health, learning and behaviour together with entertaining and insightful interviews, support
Price: $ 36.00
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Gentle Birth Gentle Mothering - The wisdom and science of gentle choices in pregnancy, birth and parenting.
By Dr Sarah Buckley
So many women seek a natural birth and this book will help you understand what it means for you. From Reclaiming your Birthright to Yoga and Motherhood, this book is a series of 26 articles, 7 of which are on natural parenting topics
Price: $ 41.00
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Using ‘The Secret’ to spread good cheer around the world
I was euphoric after watching The Secret, I was glued to every word. The feeling that I could have it all, that I never need to feel so limited again, filled every corner of my being. Exhilarating! |
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Little Greenies
While environmental issues were on the radar screen when I was at school from the late 70s through to 1990, the issues were not as ominous a concern as they are today. The environment was still viewed by most as a backdrop to life, not an issue that thre |
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The P**n and Violence link
In 2003, a study by The Australia Institute revealed alarming information on Australian teens’ exposure to violent and hard-core pornography on the internet. And it wasn’t just the figures that were alarming. The report, entitled Youth and Pornography in |
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Four Keys to Managing Difficult Behaviour in Children
Dealing with challenging behaviour doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are a few helpful ideas.
Sandra Azar, a Boston-based psychologist, believes there are four main rules for parents to follow if they are to do a ‘good-enough’ job of parenting and the |
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Who Are You as a Teenager
The transition from child to adult is gradual over time. It can take many years. It's something that happens almost when you are not looking.
For some teenagers there is little formal guidance to assist them during this transitional stage. There are no |
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