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Arbonne: Green, Clean and Beautiful
A friend with gorgeous, glowing skin let me in on her secret: Arbonne. How did I not know of this? I know every line! That’s because Arbonne is only sold through reps. A-ha. So I needed to get some of … Continue reading
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Burke Williams Introduces New Steam Pedicure
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to experience Burke Williams’ new waterless steam pedicure at the spa’s Torrance location. For a notorious germ freak, the notion of a pedicure minus the footbath is perfection. Every time I plunge my feet into … Continue reading
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There’s a Fungus Amongus
And how. If you’re wearing Uggs everyday, or, even worse, fake sheepskin boots, beware. And get ye to Whole Foods, stat, to stock up on antifungal essential oils. Those buttery-soft boots were invented by Australian surfer dudes who just wanted … Continue reading
Love Means Never Having to Say…
…”not tonight, honey, I have a migraine. So please put down that bouquet of long-stemmed red roses, and just shoot me now.” Essential oils for migraine may not sound as sexy as dipping yourself in chocolate sauce. But if you’re … Continue reading
Derby Dolls Free Health and Job Fair Saturday
“On Saturday, August 17th, from 10am – 2pm, the L.A. Derby Dolls, along with St. Vincent Medical Center and the Mexican Consulate, will host their 5th Annual Free Health & Job Fair at 1910 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026 for … Continue reading
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Rolling on the Red Carpet and Award Winners: 4th Annual Taste Awards at Vibiana
All Photos by Billy Bennight for The Los Angeles Beat. Alie and Georgia celebrate winning at the Taste Awards. It’s award season in Los Angeles where there’s an award event or some sort of recognition party every few days. There’s … Continue reading
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EPA Issues Cleanup Plan For Arizona Power Plants
Dear LA Beat readers, Good News! The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has honored its obligation to our national parks by issuing a final cleanup plan for three ’70s-era Arizona power plants that will better regulate some of the biggest park … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona nuclear power plants, EPA, La Cholla power plant
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Tell Congress to Pass the Farm Bill Supporting Organic Dairies and Other Healthy-Food Farmers
The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world. Pictured:acres of natural, organic produce growing on a California organic farm may be a thing of the past without consumers’ support … Continue reading
Nestlé / Gerber Banana Baby Food Recall Notice Is False
Recently this notice has been appearing widely on several social media sites, especially Twitter and Facebook. Since I had heard nothing previous about it, I took it upon myself to investigate the validity of this claim. I subsequently discovered this … Continue reading
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Tagged Gerber Banana Baby food, Gerber recall, social media rumor
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CA Secretary of State Urged to “Count Every Vote on Prop 37” with New Petition
According to investigative journalist Jon Rappoport, more than one million votes on Prop 37 (the GMO labeling initiative) in California have gone uncounted to date. Since the margin of “victory” is about 600,000 votes, this means that Prop 37 may have … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Health and Beauty, Science & Technology
Tagged genetically modified food, GMOs, Jon Rappoport, Linda Masterson, Prop 37
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