http://www.neotribalism.net The neoTribal Network is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing members the benefits of a sustainable lifestyle. en Copyright 2009 Hv2. All Rights Reserved info@neotribalism.net (nTN Staff) infor@neotribalism.net (nTN WebMaster) News Sustainable Community Intentional http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=population-and-sustainability As the world population grows, overall consumption also increases. While we are seeking to reduce our footprint and embrace a more sustainable future, we must also consider what part population will play as we become a more aware and responsible species. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=population-and-sustainability Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:00 PDT info@neotribalism.net (nTN Staff) population sustainability http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=raw-veggies-are-healthier The nutritional value of eating vegetables raw or cooked is an oft debated topic, we offer a few insights to set the record straight. http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=raw-veggies-are-healthier Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:00 PDT info@neotribalism.net (nTN Staff) nutrition http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=top-10-myths-about-sustainability Even advocates for more responsible, environmentally benign ways of life harbor misunderstandings of what "sustainability" is all about. http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=top-10-myths-about-sustainability Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:00 PDT info@neotribalism.net (nTN Staff) sustainability http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/15/social.conformity.brain/index.html Decades of research show people tend to go along with the majority view, even if that view is objectively incorrect. Now, scientists are supporting those theories with brain images. http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/15/social.conformity.brain/index.html Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:24 EST info@neotribalism.net (nTN Staff) psychology http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/12/24/elderly.shoplifters/index.html Cases of shoplifting are increasing due to poverty and loneliness because the traditional Japanese family is gone, and now the elderly must fend for themselves. http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/12/24/elderly.shoplifters/index.html Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:57 EST info@neotribalism.net (nTN Staff) society culture lifestyle http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=solar-refrigeration Fishermen in the village of Maruata, which is located on the Mexican Pacific coast 18 degrees north of the equator, have no electricity. But for the past 16 years they have been able to store their fish on ice. http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=solar-refrigeration Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:01 PST info@neotribalism.net (nTN Staff) sustainability technology http://pubs.acs.org/cgi-bin/sample.cgi/esthag/2008/42/i20/html/es802117b.html?sa_campaign=rss/cen_mag/estnews/2008-10-15/es802117b A key element to long-term stewardship of protected areas will depend on local communities playing a critical role. http://pubs.acs.org/cgi-bin/sample.cgi/esthag/2008/42/i20/html/es802117b.html?sa_campaign=rss/cen_mag/estnews/2008-10-15/es802117b Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:01 PST info@neotribalism.net (nTN Staff) stewardship society culture http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=the-secrets-of-storytelling Storytelling is a human universal, and common themes appear in tales throughout history and all over the the world. These characteristics of stories, and our natural affinity toward them, reveal clues about our evolutionary history and the roots of emotion and empathy in the mind. http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=the-secrets-of-storytelling Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:01 PST info@neotribalism.net (nTN Staff) storytelling culture http://planetgreen.discovery.com/go-green/dorm-rooms Every year, intrepid young men and women set out for college. Luckily, getting your dorm to be green has never been easier. All it takes is a little effort, a little creativity, and a few tips and tricks. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/go-green/dorm-rooms Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:01 PST info@neotribalism.net (nTN Staff) sustainability lifestyle http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/04/07/coworking/index.html Organized "coworking", the concept of working solo alongside like-minded independents, has spread to dozens of cities. http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/worklife/04/07/coworking/index.html Wed, 9 Apr 2008 12:01 PST info@neotribalism.net (nTN Staff) society http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/09/070918-languages-extinct.html From Alaska to Australia, hundreds of languages around the world are teetering on the brink of extinction. Some are being spoken only by a single person, according to a new study. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/09/070918-languages-extinct.html Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:01 PST info@neotribalism.net (nTN Staff) language diversity http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn12247-selfcentered-cultures-narrow-your-viewpoint.html When it comes to putting yourself in the shoes of others, cultures that emphasise interdependence over individualism may have the upper hand. http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn12247-selfcentered-cultures-narrow-your-viewpoint.html Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:06 PST info@neotribalism.net (nTN Staff) research culture psychology http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn11785-can-culture-dictate-the-way-we-see.html Culture can shape your view of the world, the saying goes. And it might be more than just a saying: a new study suggests that culture may shape the way our brains process visual information. http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn11785-can-culture-dictate-the-way-we-see.html Fri, 04 May 2007 12:41 PST info@neotribalism.net (nTN Staff) research culture