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Archive for January 2011
(video) The Adventures of Power!… Unadulturated Awesomeness!
“One of the funniest films of recent years.” -New York Magazine I am such a proud distant ex-girlfriend of a friend who was good friends with a person who was born to be the superstar Power. Yes, that’s right folks. I knew the insanely sexy writer-director-lead actor in this film, Ari Gold, back in college when he … Continue reading
(Video) Global Gender Gap Report 2010 – Saadia Zahidi – World Economic Forum
“Apparently Nordic countries provide the greatest equality for women when it comes to economics, educaton, politics and health. Equal pay, labour force participation rates, literacy rates, enrolment in tertiary education, female representation in parliament, life expectancy and sex ratios at birth are most equal in Norway, Finland and Sweden…Female empowerment is embraced more today than … Continue reading
Hundreds of Cosmetic Companies Leading the Market on Safer Products – Campaign for Safe Cosmetics :
Everyone who has ever used a cosmetic product should know about the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and it’s ever growing effect on the beauty industry. How do we love thee Stacy Malkan and all those working for the Safe Cosmetics Campaign! The front liners of this product safety revolution are fierce and … Continue reading
Toxic Chemicals and the Rise of Childhood Cancer: What is the Relationship?-saferchemicals.org
This is not a fear-mongering movement. This is a confronting (inconvenient) reality movement. Research is rolling out a disheartening story. The good news is that more and more consumers are beginning to see what is going on and are demanding change. Here is a post from blog.saferchemicals.org with some of the statistics. Toxic Chemicals and … Continue reading
Discovery of a biochemical basis for broccoli’s cancer-fighting ability- ScienceDaily.com
“substances called isothiocyanates (or ITCs) — found in broccoli, cauliflower, watercress, and other cruciferous vegetables — appear to stop the growth of cancer. But nobody knew exactly how these substances work, a key to developing improved strategies for fighting cancer in humans.” Discovery of a biochemical basis for broccoli’s cancer-fighting ability.
(video) Cradle to Cradle Certification in Action – Howard Williams, GreenBuild
Howard Williams, Vice Pres. of Construction Specialties (CS) discusses safer chemicals policy has practiced by his company. CS has created a niche for itself by developing and manufacturing environmentally responsible building products. This $300-million-a-year business helps builders avoid PVCs, PBTs, and other chemicals known to harm human health and the environment. The demand for environmentally … Continue reading
(video) Kenya Citizen TV Interviews Melinda Gates
I love this interview and have the deepest respect for the work of Bill and Melinda Gates.
(video) “Kale is the new beef.” But, don’t be scared. – Dr. Fuhrman & Marilu Henner
When you know about something that is simply the best, you have an obligation to spread the word. When it comes to getting and staying healthy I do not need to convince anyone that Dr. Fuhrman’s method beats them all, hands down. Those that do not already know this only need to go to his … Continue reading
