Phoenix is in the middle of a devastating heat wave. Temperatures nearing 120 degrees grounded flights on Tuesday, and physicians are warning of health risks associated with the heat.

But for some inmates in Maricopa County, there is no other option but sleeping outside, even during a heat wave.

In 1993, former Maricopa County Sheriff and controversial Donald Trump surrogate Joe Arpaio erected "Tent City," an outdoor jail complex where inmates were housed in Korean War-era tents and forced to endure the harsh desert weather as part of their sentence, the New York Times reported. Arpaio once referred to Tent City as a "concentration camp."

In April, Arpaio's newly elected successor, Sheriff Paul Penzone, announced that the Tent City complex would shut down after years of criticism from human rights advocates. But months later even after reports that Tent City had been dismantled there are still inmates forced to sleep outside in tents even as the temperatures soar.

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PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 11: An immigrant inmate rests on his bunk at the Maricopa County Tent City jail on March 11, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. The tent jail, run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, houses undocumented immigrants who are serving up to one year after being convicted of crime in the county. Although many of immigrants have lived in the U.S for years, often with families, most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentences. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 11: Immigrant inmates are served milk at breakfast at the Maricopa County Tent City jail on March 11, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are the standard daily breakfast at the facility. The tent jail, run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, houses undocumented immigrants who are serving up to one year after being convicted of crime in the county. Although many of immigrants have lived in the U.S for years, often with families, most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentences. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

One of the guard towers and the camoflauged fence is seen surrounding Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Maricopa County 'tent city' on May 3, 2010, in Phoenix, Arizona. This area of the tent city houses misdemeanor offenders. AFP Photo/Paul J. Richards (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 11: A Protestant minister greets immigrant inmates at church service at the Maricopa County Tent City jail on March 11, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. Striped uniforms and pink undergarments are standard issue at the facility. The tent jail, run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, houses undocumented immigrants who are serving up to one year after being convicted of crime in the county. Although many of immigrants have lived in the U.S for years, often with families, most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentences. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 11: Immigrant inmates eat breakfast at the Maricopa County Tent City jail on March 11, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. The striped uniforms and pink undergarments are standard issue at the facility. The tent jail, run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, houses undocumented immigrants who are serving up to one year after being convicted of crime in the county. Although many of immigrants have lived in the U.S for years, often with families, most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentences. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 11: An immigrant inmate prepares breakfast at the Maricopa County Tent City jail on March 11, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are the standard daily breakfast at the facility. The tent jail, run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, houses undocumented immigrants who are serving up to one year after being convicted of crime in the county. Although many of immigrants have lived in the U.S for years, often with families, most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentences. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 11: Immigrant inmates walk for excercise at the Maricopa County Tent City jail on March 11, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. The striped uniforms and pink undergarments are standard issue at the facility. The tent jail, run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, houses undocumented immigrants who are serving up to one year after being convicted of crime in the county. Although many of immigrants have lived in the U.S for years, often with families, most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentences. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 11: An immigrant inmate reads on his bunk at the Maricopa County Tent City jail on March 11, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. The tent jail, run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, houses undocumented immigrants who are serving up to one year after being convicted of crime in the county. Although many of immigrants have lived in the U.S for years, often with families, most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentences. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 11: An immigrant inmate walks for excercise at the Maricopa County Tent City jail on March 11, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. The striped uniforms and pink undergarments are standard issue at the facility. The tent jail, run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, houses undocumented immigrants who are serving up to one year after being convicted of crime in the county. Although many of immigrants have lived in the U.S for years, often with families, most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentences. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 11: An immigrant barber cuts a fellow inmate's hair at the Maricopa County Tent City jail on March 11, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. The striped uniforms and pink undergarments are standard issue at the facility. The tent jail, run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, houses undocumented immigrants who are serving up to one year after being convicted of crime in the county. Although many of immigrants have lived in the U.S for years, often with families, most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentences. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 11: A Protestant minister greets immigrant inmates at church service at the Maricopa County Tent City jail on March 11, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. Striped uniforms and pink undergarments are standard issue at the facility. The tent jail, run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, houses undocumented immigrants who are serving up to one year after being convicted of crime in the county. Although many of immigrants have lived in the U.S for years, often with families, most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentences. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 11: An immigrant inmate enters his tent at the Maricopa County Tent City jail on March 11, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. Striped uniforms and pink undergarments are standard issue at the facility. The tent jail, run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, houses undocumented immigrants who are serving up to one year after being convicted of crime in the county. Although many of immigrants have lived in the U.S for years, often with families, most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentences. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 11: An immigrant inmate rests on his bunk at the Maricopa County Tent City jail on March 11, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. The tent jail, run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, houses undocumented immigrants who are serving up to one year after being convicted of crime in the county. Although many of immigrants have lived in the U.S for years, often with families, most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentences. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 11: An immigrant inmate prepares breakfast at the Maricopa County Tent City jail on March 11, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are the standard daily breakfast at the facility. The tent jail, run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, houses undocumented immigrants who are serving up to one year after being convicted of crime in the county. Although many of immigrants have lived in the U.S for years, often with families, most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentences. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 11: An immigrant inmate walks to the bathroom at the Maricopa County Tent City jail on March 11, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. The striped uniforms and pink undergarments are standard issue at the facility. The tent jail, run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, houses undocumented immigrants who are serving up to one year after being convicted of crime in the county. Although many of immigrants have lived in the U.S for years, often with families, most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentences. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 11: Immigrant inmates line up for breakfast at the Maricopa County Tent City jail on March 11, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. The striped uniforms and pink undergarments are standard issue at the facility. The tent jail, run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, houses undocumented immigrants who are serving up to one year after being convicted of crime in the county. Although many of immigrants have lived in the U.S for years, often with families, most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentences. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 11: An immigrant inmate walks for excercise at the Maricopa County Tent City jail on March 11, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. Striped uniforms and pink undergarments are standard issue at the facility. The tent jail, run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, houses undocumented immigrants who are serving up to one year after being convicted of crime in the county. Although many of immigrants have lived in the U.S for years, often with families, most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentences. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 11: An immigrant inmate sits on his bunk at the Maricopa County Tent City jail on March 11, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. The striped uniforms and pink undergarments are standard issue at the facility. The tent jail, run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, houses undocumented immigrants who are serving up to one year after being convicted of crime in the county. Although many of immigrants have lived in the U.S for years, often with families, most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentences. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 11: Immigrant inmates excercise at the Maricopa County Tent City jail on March 11, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. Striped uniforms and pink undergarments are standard issue at the facility. The tent jail, run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, houses undocumented immigrants who are serving up to one year after being convicted of crime in the county. Although many of immigrants have lived in the U.S for years, often with families, most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentences. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

An inmate held inside Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Maricopa County 'tent city' walks in the housing area May 3, 2010, in Phoenix, Arizona. This area of the tent city houses misdemeanor offenders. In August, 1993, Arpaio started the nation?s largest Tent City for convicted inmates. Two thousand convicted men and women serve their sentences in a canvas incarceration compound. AFP Photo/Paul J. Richards (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

Detention Officer Rene Ansley holds up the uniform worn by 'unsentenced imates' inside Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Maricopa County 'tent city' May 3, 2010, in Phoenix, Arizona. In August, 1993, Arpaio started the nation?s largest Tent City for convicted inmates. Two thousand convicted men and women serve their sentences in a canvas incarceration compound. AFP Photo/Paul J. Richards (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

Detention Officers escort female imates inside Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Maricopa County 'tent city' May 3, 2010, in Phoenix, Arizona. This area of the tent city houses misdemeanor offenders. In August, 1993, Arpaio started the nation?s largest Tent City for convicted inmates. Two thousand convicted men and women serve their sentences in a canvas incarceration compound. AFP Photo/Paul J. Richards (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

An unoccupied area of Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Maricopa County 'tent city' is seen behind a locked gate May 3, 2010, in Phoenix, Arizona. This area of the tent city houses misdemeanor offenders. In August, 1993, Arpaio started the nation?s largest Tent City for convicted inmates. Two thousand convicted men and women serve their sentences in a canvas incarceration compound. AFP Photo/Paul J. Richards (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

Inmate Christopher Lee, 32 jailed for drug possession works in the stables for abused horses inside Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Maricopa County 'tent city' May 3, 2010, in Phoenix, Arizona. In August, 1993, Arpaio started the nation?s largest Tent City for convicted inmates. Two thousand convicted men and women serve their sentences in a canvas incarceration compound. AFP Photo/Paul J. Richards (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

An inmate held inside Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Maricopa County 'tent city' jail carries his laundry May 3, 2010, in Phoenix, Arizona. This area of the tent city houses misdemeanor offenders. In August, 1993, Arpaio started the nation?s largest Tent City for convicted inmates. Two thousand convicted men and women serve their sentences in a canvas incarceration compound. AFP Photo/Paul J. Richards (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

Maricopa Country Detention Officer Rene Ansley holds up one of the pink boxer style underware male inmates wear inside Sheriff Joe Arpaio's tent city jail May 3, 2010, in Phoenix, Arizona. The inmates also have matching pink socks. This area of the tent city houses misdemeanor offenders. AFP Photo/Paul J. Richards (Photo credit should read PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

PHOENIX - APRIL 30: Undocumented immigrant Jose Hechavaria (R), 43, stands with fellow prisoners in the yard of the Maricopa County Tent City Jail on April 30, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. Hechavaria, a 13-year resident of Arizona, said he was arrested by sheriff's deputies on a DUI charge and then held because of his illegal immigration statues. Some 200 undocumented immigrants are currently serving time in the facility. The controversial jail is run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who has been an outspoken critic of illegal immigration and a supporter of Arizona's new tough immigration law. Prisoners at the facility are fed twice a day, sleep in non-airconditioned tents and are issued striped prison uniforms and pink underwear and socks. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

PHOENIX - APRIL 30: Undocumented immigrants play cards in their tent at the Maricopa County Tent City Jail on April 30, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. Some 200 undocumented immigrants are currently serving time in the facility, and most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentence. The controversial jail is run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who has been an outspoken critic of illegal immigration and a supporter of Arizona's new tough immigration law. Prisoners at the facility are fed twice a day, sleep in non-airconditioned tents and are issued striped prison uniforms and pink underwear and socks. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

PHOENIX - APRIL 30: Undocumented immigrants sleep in their tent at the Maricopa County Tent City Jail on April 30, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. Some 200 undocumented immigrants are currently serving time in the facility, and most will be deported to Mexico after serving their sentence. The controversial jail is run by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who has been an outspoken critic of illegal immigration and a supporter of Arizona's new tough immigration law. Prisoners at the facility are fed twice a day, sleep in non-airconditioned tents and are issued striped prison uniforms and pink underwear and socks. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

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Joaquin Enriquez, a spokesperson for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, said in an email Tuesday that while the "last tent at Tent City did go down" and about 400 inmates were relocated to indoor facilities, there are still 380 inmates remaining in the "con-tents," a part of the outdoor jail complex that houses people on work furlough.

Those 380 inmates leave "to work at their regular jobs" during the day and come back to sleep in the tents at night, Enriquez said.

Plans are still on track to fully shut down the outdoor jail, including the "con-tents," within six months of Sheriff Penzone's April announcement. But for now, inmates are still sleeping in outdoor tents during a brutal heat wave.

"During times like these high heat warnings inmates and detention officers are given unlimited access to ice water," Enriquez said, adding that officers pay "close attention" to the condition of inmates.

"If an inmate develops a medical condition due to heat or any other factor, the individual is transferred to Correctional Health Services," Enriquez said.

For local prisoners' rights advocates, the fact that people are being kept outside in the heat is concerning.

"We have always opposed the tent facility, for a lot of reasons, including health reasons," Donna Leone Hamm, the director of Arizona prisoners' rights advocacy group Middle Ground Prison Reform, said in a phone call Tuesday.

"Even though most of these folks may be leaving during the day and coming back at night, it's still 95 degrees at night," Hamm said.

She raised concerns that the extreme heat could be dangerous for anyone with a medical condition that could be worsened by the weather. And even for "a healthy adult male who has no other medical problems, who is drinking and staying hydrated completely," the "oppressive" heat would still feel uncomfortable, she said.

Hamm said that despite the sheriff's office's assertion that inmates are given unlimited access to water, the county is "risking a lot of liability" by exposing so many people to the heat.

Her organization is hopeful that the last remaining tent facilities will shut down along the timeline that Penzone promised in April.

"When the new sheriff came into office, we were very pleased to see that he was immediately intending on getting rid of the tents," Hamm said.

"I wish they would have just wholesale closed them down, but we're willing to accept that he is moving forward to do that ... I would hope that this heat wave would be the incentive."

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Salad days: many people think that to eat less meat means nothing unless you eat no meat. Photograph: Rex Features

Unlike drinking, exercise and home cooking, being vegetarian is seen as a black-and-white deal. You either are or you arent. Go meat free all year and youre a vegetarian; eat one chicken burger on New Years Eve and youve failed.

According to the Vegan Society, there were three and a half times as many vegans in 2016 as 10 years earlier. The NHS states that more than 1.2 million people in the UK are vegetarian. And a YouGov survey found that 25% of people in Britain have cut back how much meat they eat. Despite this, too many of us still hold on to the idea that to eat less meat means nothing unless you can manage to eat no meat at all.

The Vegan Societys formal definition may be that veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose, but what we hear is veganism is a way of life that ruthlessly excludes anyone who enjoys milk in their tea and will joylessly judge every element of your life until you give in and start wearing hemp.

The reason people eat less meat isnt for some public status, its because it has a meaningful impact on the world

But we know thats not true, says Brian Kateman, the co-founder of the Reducetarian movement, a group committed simply to eating less meat. We know we make choices about food every day. When a friend gave me a copy of The Ethics of What We Eat [by Peter Singer and Jim Mason], I was eating a hamburger at the time. But I read the book and I just couldnt believe that factory farming was responsible for climate change and biodiversity loss, the poor treatment of 70m land animals worldwide, as well as the increase in heart disease, cancer, heart disease and obesity. If people were to cut back by just 10% that would be a huge win in terms of all these issues.

Kateman is a self-described pragmatist. He grew up eating steaks and buffalo wings, but as a student decided to go vegetarian. When his sister called him out for eating a small piece of turkey at Thanksgiving, he explained his decision wasnt about being perfect; it was just about trying to eat as many foods as possible that were good for his body and good for the planet.

Im a utilitarian, he says. Im more interested in outcomes than processes. The reason people eat less meat isnt for some badge, some public status, its because it has a meaningful impact on the world.

Katemans philosophy certainly seems appealing. But can you really consider yourself a principled, ethical eater and still eat a piece of pork pie? The central premise of reducetarians is that vegans and vegetarians who have reduced their animal intake so successfully that theyre not eating any at all are part of the same spectrum as people who are dissatisfied with factory farming and so have decided to, say, only eat meat once in a while, says Kateman. Its about moderation for everyday omnivores. Every time we sit down to eat, we make a vote for the issues we care about.

As well as publishing a book, The Reducetarian Solution, the Reducetarian Foundation has hosted its own summit in New York. The website is full of videos, recipes and a place where fans can pledge to reduce how much meat they eat. Kateman has held his own Ted talk on the subject and they even have their own Reducetarian Lab where they conduct behavioural studies into how best to reduce meat consumption.

Since the rise in neo hippies with their Instagram-friendly vegan breakfast bowls, being vegetarian or vegan has become fashionable, rather than simply well-meaning. Theres a very small percentage of people who are loud and annoying, says Kateman. But most vegans and vegetarians are wonderful people who understand we should be pragmatic about this. Making meaningful changes to our diet seems to be the way to go. Part of what we do is explain that plant-based foods can be delicious, affordable and easy to find. We celebrate anyone who decides to reduce the number of animal products they eat and the motivation doesnt matter.

According to the reducetarians, to eat less meat is an accomplishment; but to eat meat occasionally isnt a failure. You cannot fail at trying to eat better; and youre not a hypocrite if you do your best. Are reducetarians just vegans without the willpower? Or, are they simply doing what they can do without the resolution-snapping burden of guilt? Let they who hath not buttered a crumpet cast the first stone.

For more information, go to reducetarian.org

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Pamela Anderson, who has been a longtime animal rights activist is opening a vegan restaurant in France, her new home and has invited France's new President Emmanuel Macron to dine there.

The announcement was buried in a letter about her rumored beau, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is residing inside the Ecuadorian embassy in London.

The former "Baywatch" actress has been trying to convince political leades to help free Assange.

"I am reaching out to Emmanuel Macron, and to his wife Brigitte Trogneux," she wrote. "As a resident of France, my adopted home, I would like to meet with you and discuss Julian's situation. I am opening a new vegan restaurant in France in July, and I would like to extend my invitation to the new President and his First Lady. Join me on the day I open the doors, and we will sit and eat good food and discuss what can be done for Julian. France could display its strength, and so could you, if you give Julian asylum."

Anderson is partnering with chef Christophe Leroy on the new restaruant which is dubbedLa Table du March, and is part of the country inn called Les Moulins de Ramatuelle, which is owned and operated by Leroy.

According to her website, La Table du March will open on July 4 for 50 nights only.

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During the week of June 12-20, the Virginia Fire Department was called for service 97 times: 21 transfers, 27 fire calls, and 49 911 calls.

This is weeks fire calls varied greatly from multiple public assists, eleven false alarms where we were dispatched and cancelled, four times dispatched to motor vehicle incidents, one cooking fire, tent fire, unauthorized burning, and a powerline down. The 21 transfers brought us to Cook Hospital, Essentia Health Northern Pines and Virginia these patients were transported to Miller Dwan, St. Lukes and Essentia Health St. Marys.

The 49 911 calls brought us to Britt, Eveleth, Gilbert, Mountain Iron, Tower, and Virginia. These patients were treated and transported to St. Lukes, Essentia Health St. Marys, Virginia, or to Air Medical.

During this week, Saturday was our busiest day, with falls being the top reason for dispatch. We performed 73 procedures and administered 43 medicines.

We treated more women (39) then men (31) with the average age being 60 years old.

The Fire Marshals Office responded to four fire calls, investigated a car fire, an illegal fire pit, and attended some in house leadership training as well as worked on fire prevention activities for upcoming events. The Fire Marshal and the Fire Explorers assisted the police and on duty fire crews with Land of the Loon and staffed a first aid station. Thank you again to all the area first responders that help us every day.

So now that winter is over and construction season is in full swing, please remember that the construction workers are not trying to inconvenience you. They are trying to improve the road ways and other infrastructure. Please be aware of emergency vehicles and personnel around fire and motor vehicle collision scenes. In the past we have had fire hoses run over and personnel almost struck by drivers who were not paying attention. Last week in Michigan, Comstock Fire Chief Ed Switalski, who was a friend and National Fire Academy classmate of mine and Hibbing Fire Captain Tony Sikich was struck by a pickup truck while on the scene of a motor vehicle collision. As Chief Switalski was putting his gear away in the back of his command vehicle he was struck by what some accounts describe as an out of control vehicle. His funeral was Wednesday.

With that being said here are a few tips that can help make your commute safer.

Do you regularly whiz through your morning routine in a whirlwind of chaos, trying to make up time while on the road? Do you allow just enough time to drive to an appointment? Then youre probably also more prone to a lead foot and a lost temper. If you add 10 minutes to your expected travel time, youll have time to stop for gas, safely navigate those snowy roads or detour around road construction. Also, try preparing clothing, briefcases, childrens school bags and lunches the night before to minimize your morning rush. Extra time equals calmer driving.

2. Your car is not a therapist.

Many of us love and identify with our cars, but sometimes you can take the car as extension of self idea too seriously. If your boss or your spouse left you steaming, take care not to use driving as a way to blow off steam. No matter how much power youve got under the hood, your vehicle is first and foremost a mode of transportation.

Without getting into the argument over aggressive music makes people aggressive, it makes sense that listening to relaxing music or even a comedy channel on satellite radio will make you less pumped up for action than a driving bass line. Try tuning in to classical or jazz to reduce stress. Or listen to an audiobook.

4. Loosen up, then breathe:

If you notice yourself clenching the steering wheel in a death grip, try flexing your fingers and loosening your hold youll find that you can control the car just as well. If your right foot is cramped, set the cruise control if traffic allows. If youre on a prolonged road trip, try not to exceed three hours of travel time without a break where you get out and stretch. Struggling to see through a dirty windshield is also an unnecessary stress factor, so fill up with washer fluid before you go. Periodically roll down the window and breathe deeply and slowly.

Perhaps another driver cut you off. Or the car in front of you is braking erratically. Before you assume the driver is getting off on your rising anger levels, realize that you, as an individual, are not the target. Perhaps the driver simply made a mistake or was just being oblivious. Maybe theres a screaming baby, a loose pet or a crazed bee in the car. Maybe he was on a cell phone. The point is, dont take things so personally.

6. Hostility is toxic. And risky.

People most prone to anger are almost three times more likely to have a heart attack than those with low anger, according to the American Psychological Association. Other health risks seen in those who display hostility include obesity, depression and stroke. Wow, who knew? Safe driving promotes healthy hearts! Not only will giving into anger not resolve an irritating situation, it can increase the risk of retaliation. Think to yourself, Is making my point worth endangering my life? If all else fails, do a mental 180 and try to laugh it off.

7. Use restaurant etiquette.

While its upsetting when a stranger is rude or cuts in line in a restaurant or store, most folks wouldnt lose their cool and become abusive as a result. It isnt only because they have good manners. Driving a car makes people feel more isolated and protected, allowing them to act in ways they would normally find embarrassing. So when another driver acts like a jerk, respond as though youre in a restaurant.

Try analyzing your driving. Do any of the following statements sound like you?

I regularly exceed the speed limit in order to get to work on time.

I tailgate other drivers, especially those who sit in the left lane.

I flash my lights and honk my horn to let drivers know when they annoy me.

I verbally abuse other drivers whether they can hear me or not.

I frequently weave in and out of traffic to get ahead.

I feel the need to set bad drivers straight.

If you answered yes to any of these questions, your driving may qualify as aggressive. The American Institute for Public Safety (AIPS) has a more detailed RoadRageous Test that determines if your driving habits fall under the aggressive zone, hostile zone or worse yet war zone.

Dr. Leon James, a.k.a. Dr. Driving and author of Road Rage and Aggressive Driving, says that remembering simple courtesies, like allowing someone to merge or apologizing when we make a mistake, can go a long way in making the driving experience positive for ourselves and others. His basic motto is the old do unto others rule: Treat fellow drivers how you would like to be treated. As additional incentive, reducing your aggressiveness on the road can also keep you out of serious trouble.

By planning ahead and keeping things in perspective, we can prevent our emotions from getting the best of us. Putting aggressive driving in park will help to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of everyone around you.

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Have you been meaning to include more organic foods in your diet, but the thought of spending even more on groceries is holding you back? Read on for some tips on how to eat organic without breaking the bank.

1. Eat seasonal. Organic or not, fruits and vegetables cost significantly more when theyre not in season.

2. Buy in bulk. Packaged goods are more expensive plastic and cardboard come at a price! Buying things like grains, cereal, dried fruit, pasta, coffee, meat and nuts in bulk will save you a lot of money.

3. Eat less meat. Organic meat is undeniably expensive. You can reduce your intake and save money by regularly replacing meat products with legumes and other protein-rich substitutes.

4. Garden. Harvesting your own vegetables is one of the best ways to save money on organic produce. If you dont have enough space at home, look for a community garden in your area.

5. Make it at home. Pre-cooked meals are expensive. Instead, purchase a variety of staple foods and have fun cooking up a storm!

6. Stick to your list. More often than not, impulse-bought food ends up at the bottom of the garbage bin.

7. Buy directly from the producer. Visit your local farms and public markets more often, or consider subscribing to a produce delivery service. Organic food that travels straight from the farm to your table is much more affordable.

Finally, keep an eye out for deals and spend wisely! For example, you can save big and enjoy a variety of organic produce year-round by purchasing in-season fruits and veggies and freezing them.

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After a stressful week, you are determined to try it. You plop down on your favorite chair, close your eyes, take a deep breath...and exhale. After what seems like an eternity (but in reality is all but 12.5 seconds) you begin to wonder, Is anything supposed to be happening? Sound familiar? Yeah, me too.

Weve all heard about meditation and mindfulness from one source or another - either from self-help gurus, business leaders, or your lovable yogi friend who all swear by it. Yet, despite all the wonders we hear attributed to the process, lets be honest, we still don't fully understand how it works or what the practical benefits are. At a time when we are over-worked, over-committed, and busier than ever, sitting still and observing our thoughts seems rather contradictory. Perhaps thats why we need it most, now.

We may own large TVs and sport nifty titles on our business cards, but we are more stressed, sleep deprived, and sicker as a nation than we have ever been. Every day, 1 million people in the US miss work due to stress. Studies show that 33% of us dont get enough sleep; and we spend the most (by far) in healthcare compared to 12 other high-income nations, yet we are the sickest of them all. The faustian bargain of professional growth at the cost of personal well-being doesnt seem to pan out as nicely as we would have hoped. Thankfully, there is a way to find greater balance and effectiveness in work and life, and its through the practice of meditation and mindfulness.

I first incorporated meditation into my daily routine two years ago. Given my fast-paced life and inability to keep still, I was initially hesitant but kept an open mind. It seemed to work for some of the worlds greatest business, social, spiritual, and political leaders in manifesting their goals, so if they could make time for it, I knew I should be able to as well. Despite my initial challenges, with some simple steps (that Ill share in this article) I have noticed some very practical benefits that have convinced me of the return on investment that comes from creating space for this practice. In short, the proverbial adage that the more we put into it, the more we will get out it holds true in this instance. Ill share some of these benefits with you now.

But first, what is meditation and mindfulness?

What if I told you there was a way to live a purpose-driven, creative, and financially rewarding life, and that this was possible while respecting our health and personal sense of balance? Meditation and mindfulness is a simple practice, and a way of living to bring greater peace, presence, and effectiveness into our lives. Its not a religion, nor is it some esoteric import of exotic worlds. Think of it as a powerful life-hack that can be incorporated into any spiritual or secular worldview to help us access our highest potentials of personal wellbeing and professional growth.

1. We become sharper, more creative, and more productive:

Imagine our mind occupied by a relentless stream of thoughts, distractions, and emotions vs. our mind when it is clear, focused, and calm. In which scenario do you believe we will make better decisions? The resulting clarity that comes from a mindful and meditative mind brings greater focus, creativity, and thoughtfulness to our work and decisionmaking. The reason for this, according to practitioners of meditation and mindfulness, is that we are not in fact our thoughts or emotions. Rather, we are the silence between them. It is in this silence, or depth of stillness, where genius, creativity, and guidance emerges. Additionally, we notice that our mind becomes sharper and more attuned to the finer details we otherwise might have missed. With greater objectivity, we begin to observe the range of possibilities available to us before choosing the most effective course of action. This is how high achievers and creative minds gain leverage and profound results with the same number of hours in the day. What accounts for this?

Recent scientific findings have shed light on the the transformative effect of meditation on our brains. Through a process called cortical thickening, the area of our brain responsible for learning, cognition, and memory (the left hippocampus) grew in just 8 weeks of meditation and mindfulness practice. Another study revealed that when compared to long-term meditators, the frontal cortex (associated with working memory and executive decision making) becomes resistant to the expected cortical shrinkage over time. 50 year-old meditators in this study showed the same amount of gray matter in their brains as the average 25 year-old. Once we begin the regular practice of meditation, the qualitative difference in our brains ability to process information, creatively analyze, and remain sharp becomes evident in our experience. And now, thanks to the growing academic interest in meditation and mindfulness, we have the science to back up these claims.

2. We are more in control of our thoughts, emotions, and actions

One of the first things we notice after a few weeks or months of practice is a greater sense of control over our negative thoughts and emotions. If youre an average Joe or Joanne like me, your mind is probably clouded at times (or perpetually) by both. Rather than have our mental state influenced by these unhelpful states, the practice of meditation and mindfulness allows us to create distance between us and our thoughts and emotions. How? We are able to sit back and watch the thought and emotion-clouds pass by in front of our mind-sky. As a result, we have greater control over which thoughts and emotions to engage and our subsequent actions.

A friend recently asked me, If we distance ourselves from our emotions, do we just stop feeling? It seems rather unhuman. Its a great question. I would say that on the contrary, meditation and mindfulness makes you even more sensitive, and heightens your experiences of emotions, with one key difference: you feel all the helpful emotions such as love, compassion, and joy so much more while exercising greater control over unhelpful emotions like anger, sadness, and fear. In doing so, you rise above unproductive emotions and magnify the productive ones. The outcome is a more positive, healthy, and magnetic version of yourself.

3. We are more confident and courageous

We are most confident when we know who we are, and when we know where we are headed. Life will always throw challenges our way to test what we are made of, and a meditative mind helps to: a) Cultivate a positive relationship with our inner self and b) Offers us purpose and direction. When the chatter of our mind falls away, we are left with a silent connection to what many call our inner voice, our intuition, or our true essence. It is a connection that fosters peace, acceptance, and trust within ourselves. It is from this place that we become aligned with our inner compass.

One of the most influential spiritual masters of the 20th century, Paramahansa Yogananda, who has inspired hundreds of millions around the world (including some the worlds most influential thinkers) described this process with the simplicity and clarity he is known for when he said, Intuition manifests in the calm consciousness as feeling, perceived mostly through the heart. When such feeling comes, you receive through it a definite sense of right direction and unshakable conviction. This unshakable conviction that comes from a meditative and mindful state forms the very foundation of confidence. Leveraged correctly, it is a powerful current that inspires the flow and movement of creativity, ideas, and people.

4. We are healthier - mentally and physically

Did you know that up to 90% of doctors visits are triggered by stress-related ailments? When meditation and mindfulness becomes a part of our routine, we realize we have more control over our mental and physical health than we might think. Our heightened awareness allows us to feel that our thoughts have corresponding physiological responses. For example: Anxious, fearful, or stressful thoughts or emotions create tension in the body. As a result, oxygen becomes limited in the blood supply, our muscles contract, our heart rates rise, and our digestion and immune system get thrown off balance. The consequence? Our susceptibility to illness and disease increases. On the other hand, calm in the mind produces relaxation and deep breathing that alleviates muscle tension and other stressors in the body, allowing our system to flow with greater ease and regulation. In this way, meditation and mindfulness has a positive effect in preserving our mental health, and as a subsequence, our physical health.

Here again, two fascinating studies shed light on this mind-body health connection: A University of Wisconsin-Madison Study found that those who undertook meditation and mindfulness training showed increased activity in the left frontal region of their brain, which resulted in lower anxiety, more positive emotional states, and increased immune function to safeguard their bodies against sickness. A Harvard Medical School study revealed how this was possible when it discovered that deep relaxation techniques like meditation has the ability to change our bodies on a genetic level. In essence, our efforts to introduce calm and relaxation into the mind activate disease fighting genes that help protect the body from illnesses. If theres one takeaway from all of this, it is the following: the more we take care of our mind, the healthier our bodies are -- in that sequence.

5. You become more compassionate and happier

When the Dalai Lama challenged the famed neuroscientist, Dr. Richard Davidson to put kindness and compassion to the same scientific rigor and scrutiny as researchers have done done with depression and anxiety, the neuroscientist found some fascinating results. After strapping electrodes onto Buddhist monks, and running a few of them through an MRI under meditative states, he concluded, this is really a kind of exciting neuroscientific finding...that the best way for us to be happy is to be generous to others. And in fact the scientific evidence is in many ways bearing this out, and showing that there are systematic changes in the brain that are associated with acts of generosity.

So, whats the link to meditation? A study conducted by Northeastern University found that meditation can help shape our mind and actions to be more kind and compassionate towards others. The practice grows our awareness beyond ourselves as we become more attuned and observant to the needs and suffering of others around us. Our personal relationships benefit from deepened presence and focus. We become more reliable listeners, we are more willing to be of service to others, and we hold space for their needs. It may be difficult for us to live up to the standard of selflessness and compassion that the Dalai Lama exemplifies, but the selfish little secret is this: Its not just the right thing to do, it appears that it makes us happier too. And isnt that what were all after at the end of the day, a life of meaning and happiness?

Three ways you can get started, today:

Now that you are aware of some of the benefits associated with meditation and mindfulness, you might be thinking about how to get started. There are many different types of meditation that are all designed to focus our attention -- whether it is through our breathing, a word of powerful affirmation; or an image that holds meaning. Theres even walking meditations, and ways of incorporating meditative moments into our busy lives that can help connect us to a more mindful state. You can find out more about which style suits your needs best by attending free meditation meetups or guided sessions; evening seminars, or weekend workshops around your city. These venues are helpful to to ask questions, meet like-minded people, and get a feel for it all. The following are three steps I found most helpful in my journey:

A. Read The Power of Now: This New York Times Bestseller by Eckhart Tolle cuts through the esoteric, new-agey foreign jargon, and makes the concept of meditation and mindfulness relatable and accessible to a western audience. Its an easy read, and one that will answer most of your meditation 101 questions, and leave you with practical insights that will help you arrive at your personal why for incorporating the practice into your life.

B. Download the Headspace app: It might be difficult to start meditating without some form of guidance; and it just so happens theres a very effective app for that. Headspace is great because the narrator (and creator), Andy, understands the challenges that every beginner faces and talks you through it in a way thats encouraging, supportive, and relatable. He even does it with an Australian accent thats friendly and charming enough for you to want to be his friend. He starts you off with quick guided 10-minute sessions that progressively advance in time and concepts as your commitment to the practice grows. Try the free intro sessions with an open mind and see how you feel!

C. Stay with it: Its called a meditation and mindfulness practice for a reason. Like our muscles, our focus needs training to get stronger. Think of the time you spend in meditation as your time in mental training; while the act of mindfulness is carrying a state of presence and focus into the rest of your day, and in your interactions with others. In the beginning, it may be difficult to sit still for even five minutes, let alone focus the mind. Additionally, the stillness may cause stirring emotions within you to rise up; and you may find yourself fidgety and anxious. This is okay! You can rest assured knowing that its all a normal part of the process. The more we show up, the easier it becomes, and the greater results we will see manifesting in our lives.

When I first incorporated meditation into my life, it was such a personal challenge to sit still and focus that I exclaimed in frustration, If I can figure out how to do this, anyone can! Two years in, I still consider myself a beginner with much to learn and grow in the practice; yet I can say with absolute certainty that if you show up with earnest intention, you will reap the benefits. This may not become apparent on day one or two, but it will come.

Now that you have an understanding of what you can expect, the next time you enter that space of silence and the thoughts begin to rush in, sit through it with the knowing that youre already on your way to a higher you. Trust in the process, and you will feel your newfound growth within yourself, reflected back to you by others, and from the many benefits that life itself will bring into your experience.

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What triggered the attack on the ashram was the comments allegedly made by a Nithyananda follower against a woman when she was passing by the ashram last week. The local residents ransacked the premises and even toppled a car belonging to the ashram. Based on the complaint by both sides, police arrested a Nithyananda follower, and nine others on charges of damaging the ashram property.

Police said the crux of the dispute was over a piece of land measuring around 2.15 acres, donated by Valli, a devoteeof Nithyananda, to set upthe ashram.However, the particular land is said to be disputed since another person also claimed ownership of it.

Despite the dispute, the ashrams followers allegedly fenced the land and portionsof the street passing nearit causing hardship tolocal residents.The police questioned three of Nithyanandas followers and 15 local residents.

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