“Patients in Tenn. beauty salon crash upgraded - San Francisco Gate”

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Patients in Tenn. beauty salon crash upgraded - San Francisco Gate Posted: 25 Aug 2010 08:27 AM PDT (08-25) 08:14 PDT Kingston, Tenn. (AP) -- Two people who were critically injured when a van crashed into a beauty salon in eastern Tennessee have been upgraded to serious condition. In all, 10 people were hurt Tuesday when a driver who appeared to be having a seizure clipped a car and plowed through the glass front of the salon in Kingston, pinning four customers against a wall and one under the vehicle. Kingston Police Department spokesman Lt. Gary Nelson said one of those customers, 63-year-old Cheryl Brooks, was listed in very critical condition Tuesday night and needed major surgery. Van driver Richard Ward, who is 52, was also taken to the hospital in critical condition. University of Tennessee Medical Center spokeswoman Susan Wyatt said Wednesday that the conditions of both have been upgraded. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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BEAUTY IN THE BARREN - Morning Sun Posted: 30 Aug 2010 09:00 PM PDT Most reporters and photographers stressed the dismal, desolate aspects of the Tar Creek Superfund Site in Oklahoma, around Picher and Carden. Vaughn Wascovich, however, has literally focused on finding beauty in the landscape in a photo series he call "The Tar Creek Project." These photos are on exhibit now through Sept. 30 in the Harry Krug Gallery, Porter Hall, Pittsburg State University. Wascovich is an assistant professor at Texas A&M University/Commerce, and is also currently a Visiting Scholar with the Harvard School of Public Health. He started taking photographs when he was 13, and worked 20 years as a commercial photographer before becoming a teacher at the university level. He spoke Monday about Tar Creek, an area heavily polluted by more than 80 years of mining activity. "Tar Creek is 40 square miles contaminated by lead, arsenic and heavy metals," Wascovich said. "About 95 percent of the lead used in World Wars I and II came from there." While the mines were working, they had to be constantly pumped to keep them dry. After the mines were abandoned, they filled with water. "The water is filled with lead, which is really bad for you," Wascovich said. "There are cave-ins and holes that are 200 to 300 feet deep. When you look into a hole and can't see the bottom, it's scary. When I'd go there to photograph, I'd have nightmares about falling in one of those holes." He hasn't, but had at least one scare. "I was walking around one time with a video crew and the land dropped three feet," Wascovich said. "Have you ever said a prayer in a millisecond?" Even the ground around the homes was dangerously contaminated, posing a special threat to children. "The guys at Harvard were wondering why the kids had such high levels of lead in them," he said. "It's because kids were out there playing in the dirt. They tried yard remediation, stripping off the contaminated dirt and replacing it with clean topsoil. That worked until it rained or the wind blew, then the dirt was dirty again." He said he heard about the area from a student, and started the project in 2002. He already had an interest in mining because his grandfathers were coal miners in Pennsylvania. On his first visit there he went into a bar and began talking to people. "The woman bartender said, 'Don't make our town look ugly'," he said. "She told me that, in the winter with the snow covering the chat piles, Picher is one of the most beautiful places on earth." The woman bartender went on to tell Wascovich that she walked home at 2 a.m. without worry, that nobody living in Picher bothered to lock their doors. "There weren't architectural treasures there," he said. "What we're losing there is a community that is disappearing before our eyes." The photographer came to cherish the time he spent with the Tar Creek area residents. "There was one man, Hoppy Ray, who ran a pool hall and he'd put photos up on his wall," Wascovich said. "I've been in a lot of exhibits, but I was more proud to have my photos on Hoppy's wall than anywhere else." Picher residents eventually received federal checks enabling them to relocate. There were still those who wanted to stay, but the town was struck by a deadly tornado in May 2008. Wascovich believes that devastation will probaby mean the end of Picher. It will live on in the memories of those who called it home, and in the photos where he captured the beauty of the Tar Creek area. "If I could get you to see how beautiful the world is, you would be tingling all day long," Wascovich said. "That's my job, to show you how beatiful the world is." "The Tar Creek Project" will be open free to the public from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. Anyone needing additional information about the exhibit may contact S. Portico Bowman, gallery director, at 235-4305, or visit www.pittstate.edu/art. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Research and Markets: Drug Stores and Health and Beauty Stores (including Pharmacies) in the... - Forbes Posted: 20 Aug 2010 08:26 AM PDT 08.20.10, 10:53 AM EDT BusinessWire - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/af9a9e/drug_stores_and_he) has announced the addition of the "Drug Stores and Health and Beauty Stores (including Pharmacies) in the Czech Republic" report to their offering. The retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on drug stores & health & beauty stores (including pharmacies) in the Czech Republic & provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main markets sold through the channel, & includes growth forecasts up to 2013. Scope An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2003 to 2008 and forecasts to 2013 Channel value segmented by the major markets sold through it Highlights of this title Drug Stores and Health and Beauty Stores (including Pharmacies) in the Czech Republic increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6% between 2003 and 2008. Food and Grocery market sales accounted for an 26.9% share of the drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format in 2008. Key reasons to purchase this title Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity within this country Understand the value of major markets sold through this channel Uncover the future direction of the retail channel with reliable historical data and full five year forecasting Key Topics Covered: OUR VIEW DRUG STORES AND HEALTH AND BEAUTY STORES (INCLUDING PHARMACIES) IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC APPENDIX LIST OF FIGURES LIST OF TABLES For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/af9a9e/drug_stores_and_he Source: Datamonitor SOURCE: Research and Markets Research and Markets Laura Wood, Senior Manager press@researchandmarkets.com U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907 Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716 This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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“What's In It? Website gives you the skinny on what's in your beauty products - Times Union”

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What's In It? Website gives you the skinny on what's in your beauty products - Times Union Posted: 29 Aug 2010 06:56 AM PDT They make our bodies clean, our skin soft and our hair shiny, advertisers claim. But could the products that we slather on ourselves make us sick or harm our planet? Consumers can find out at Skin Deep, a website located at www.cosmeticsdatabase.com. Online visitors can check out thousands of shampoos, soaps, lotions and other products to learn whether the contents are known health or environmental hazards. "We launched Skin Deep in 2004 because we wanted to fill in where companies and the government leave off," says Leeann Brown, spokesperson for the Environmental Working Group, a Washington, D.C.-based non-profit organization that compiles information about everything from tap water quality to cell phone radiation. "I think that the public assumes that before coming onto the market, there is published safety data on all the ingredients in personal care products, but really, that's not the case," Brown says. "The Food and Drug Administration is the governing body assigned to oversee personal care products. It does not require pre-market testing or make companies disclose to consumers safety data on all the ingredients in the products. That's a loophole we think should be closed. We are working to see that there is federal reform to make sure consumers have confidence and more transparency." The average woman uses about 12 such products a day, Brown notes. This equates to a cocktail of more than 100 chemicals, she says. Consumers may be surprised that name brands touted as trusted and gentle actually contain some pretty nasty stuff, especially considering the possible cumulative impact of the things we smear on ourselves. "We really don't know what the effects of the combinations of these chemicals are in our bodies over a long period of time when used day in and day out," Brown says. The website rates everything from nail polish to baby wipes on a scale of 0 to 10. For example, it lists 438 Neutrogena products, ranking between 0 and 9 and 111 Aveeno products, ranking between 0 and 8.The items are color-coded, traffic light style. Green has the mildest contents, yellow is slightly less innocuous, orange is dicier, and red is the riskiest. Take Johnson and Johnson's original baby lotion. It ranks a red 7 on Skin Deep. The fragrance is linked with allergies and toxicity to the nervous and immune systems. A red 10 goes to Vaseline Intensive Care Total Moisture Lotion, Conditioning Body Lotion with Vitamins E and A. The site notes that 98 percent of moisturizers have "lower concerns" and that the maker tests on animals. Mainstream soaps such as Dial, Safeguard, Palmolive, Irish Spring and Lever earned moderate yellow 4 ratings, while Skin Deep gave a green 0 to alternative brands such as Kiss My Face Burt's Bees, Tom's of Maine and Dr. Bronner's. Don't be fooled. Just because something has the word "nature" in its name doesn't keep it out of Skin Deep's red zone. Ingredients in some shampoos made by Jason Naturals and Nature's Gate rated red, for instance. The website makes it clear that its assessments are not based on each product as a whole, but on published scientific literature about chemicals that are inside it. Actual risks, if any, will vary based on exposure levels and individual susceptibility, note disclaimers on the site. Information available from the government and companies is incomplete, it notes. If a label states that a product contains fragrance, that could mean any number of more than 3,100 different chemicals, Brown says. Dermatologist Robert Shoss advises patients to "try to avoid fragrance, if possible." At his Guilderland practice, he carries creams for patients who get dark circles under their eyes or break out in red rosacea rashes. They are manufactured by La Roche-Posay, a division of L'Oreal's dermatology division. For sun-aged skin, he sells Vivite by Allergen, the same company that makes Botox. "They're well known, they've been around for many years and they have a very good track record for us," Shoss says. Skin Deep gives these products yellow ratings of 5 to 6. Among other ingredients, the site lists propyl, methyl, ethyl and butylparabens, which have been linked to allergies, gland disruption and toxicity of the developmental, reproductive, immune and organ systems. If patients specifically request products that are healthy and safe for the environment, Shoss sends them to the Honest Weight Food Coop on Central Avenue in Albany. He is a coop member. Honest Weight regularly uses the Skin Deep site when considering what to order, according to Wellness Manager Kate Skelly. "We're getting very particular about what we stock," she says. "We're trying to eliminate the dangerous items from our shelves. Our skin is the largest organ and it does take things in. It would seem to me that the more products you're using that have questionable ingredients, the more risk you may pose to yourself, based on personal sensitivity, of course." This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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“Mont. emu ranch makes beauty, health products - Times Union”

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Mont. emu ranch makes beauty, health products - Times Union Posted: 11 Aug 2010 04:14 PM PDT SITE INDEX A Ads: Info for Advertisers Contact our advertising staff for help with all your business needs. Ads: Place an Ad Sell your merchandise and more in our online marketplace. Ads: Today's Print Ads Looking for an ad from today's Times Union? Search here. Advertising, display How to place a display ad on timesunion.com. Archives Free service! Search for stories from the print edition of the Times Union from 1986 to the present. Arts and Entertainment Everything you need to know about what's going on in the world of entertainment in the Capital Region. Autos Sell your vehicle or get a great deal on buying a new or pre-owned one. B Births Look up our newest Capital Region residents in our Celebrations section. Blogs From Kristi to Steve to the Capitol gang, we've got the best and brightest in upstate New York blogging for us. 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“Health and Beauty Uses for Tea - Associated Content”

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Health and Beauty Uses for Tea - Associated Content Posted: 25 Aug 2010 04:41 PM PDT Soothe gums - When you child loses a tooth it can sometimes be painful. To sooth sore and/or bleeding gums cool a tea bag down by soaking it in ice water and then press it to the gums and hold it for a few minutes. The tea should soothe the pain and help stop the bleeding. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent.

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“Mont. emu ranch makes beauty, health products - Times Union”

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Mont. emu ranch makes beauty, health products - Times Union Posted: 11 Aug 2010 04:14 PM PDT KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) — Tucked against a hill west of Kalispell is a picturesque farm dotted with red barns. Sheep once kept this property afloat, but the fuzzy animals have long been replaced by feathery emus. These prehistoric-looking creatures stalk across their pens on three-toed feet whenever Don Collins approaches, emitting the occasional eerie drumming call common to their species. Collins, a fourth-generation Flathead Valley resident, has owned and operated Montana Emu Ranch Company along with his wife, Penni, since 1993. "To the Aborigines, the emu was like what the bison was to Native Americans," he said. "It provided them with food, medicine, clothing and tools." What was a necessity for the Australian Aborigines became a novelty for Americans in the early 1990s. At that time, emu farms cropped up across the nation and the animal was poised to become America's other red meat. Ironically, the flightless birds that once faced extermination in their native Australia were going for up to $40,000 a pair. Yet despite the promise and hype, emu burgers and steaks never found solid footing on the American palate. When the market fell through, many emu farms went bankrupt, having spent thousands to stock their pens. For a time, the situation looked dire, until emu farmers, including the Collinses, stumbled upon a lucrative bird byproduct: emu oil. While it sounds far-fetched, devotees say the oil, taken from a large camel-like hump found on the birds' necks, works as a first-class anti-inflammatory, heals burns, lowers cholesterol and soothes eczema, among other maladies. Besides its purported therapeutic properties, emu oil has been hailed by the beauty world as a line-smoothing and wrinkle-erasing miracle product. Vogue called it "the world's next cosmetic rage" while Harper's Bazaar said it gives people "a more youthful, healthier appearance." "It's endless what can be done with this product," Collins said. With the addition of ingredients like essential oils, shea butter and beeswax, Montana Emu Ranch produces around 30 products including cleansing lotion, soap, skin cream, wound salve and nutritional supplements. Yet 100 percent pure emu oil remains the company's most popular product and Collins estimates it accounts for 40 percent of the farm's product sales. Collins says the magic behind the product is that emu oil works as a transdermal carrier. "It has the ability to lock onto nutrients and carry them through the skin," he said. Although a relatively new product, emu oil sales are picking up steam in an age where more and more people are leaning toward organic products. A seal of approval from Oprah didn't hurt it either. "The natural food industry is on an incline," Collins said. "People are worrying about what they are wanting to put into their bodies, so they don't have to go to the doctor and worry about being able to pay for it." While Collins notes that some have written emu oil off as a newfangled snake oil, he points to recent research funded by the American Emu Society and conducted at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Tests on mice concluded that emu oil has anti-inflammatory properties and is a superior treatment to fish oil. That being said, human clinical trials have yet to be completed and the FDA has yet to evaluate emu oil. Collins said the business of conducting medical studies is often very expensive, political and time consuming. Meanwhile, the farm, with its hundreds of birds, needs to be looked after. "It's very labor-intensive, a lot more than people think and that is why many of them get out," he said. "It's not a hobby, it's a business." Besides the Collinses, six employees work in the onsite office, bottling and packaging orders. Collins estimates an additional "1.5" work outside. This doesn't include Spike, a giant white Akbash who keeps coyotes at bay from the pens. UPS stops daily at the farm to pick up products ordered online. Besides its web presence, Montana Emu Ranch products are also retailed in 24 states. "The sales end of it is pretty consistent," Collins said, noting that the downturn in the economy hasn't had much of an impact on the business. "It's grown to where we have distribution across the United States and sales worldwide." While the business is a success, Collins never foresaw that his future would lie in agriculture, let alone in the cosmetics industry. After working 15 years for a local beverage company, Collins decided a new career path was in order. "I wanted to do something different," he said. He and Penni were in their mid-30s at the time and had built up a nest egg for financing. "The opportunity came along, so we gave it a shot," he said. Although they had envisioned themselves working primarily as breeders, the Collinses decided to tap into the oil market. In 1998, the Montana Emu Ranch Co. began offering its range of cosmetic and health products. In 2000, they moved to their present location west of Kalispell after their brood outgrew the original farm. Around 250 chicks hatched this spring and the total number of emus reached 600 in early summer. In addition to its health and beauty products, the farm sells emu meat to several health food stores in the valley. This year, it is also featured on restaurant menus in Glacier Park. Collins says future plans include expanding the operation. The farm has 40 acres but only five are currently used to pen the birds. "I keep hearing about five-year plans but it seems to start over every two," he said. As for its product line, the company plans to roll out a line of shampoo and other hair products this fall. "We hope that emu oil will one day be where aloe vera is," Collins said. "Once you couldn't find it and now it's everywhere." ___ Online: Montana Emu Ranch Co.: http://www.laidinmt.com This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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“"Beauty Bandit" may turn herself in to Broward County authorities Friday - Orlando Sentinel” plus 1 more

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"Beauty Bandit" may turn herself in to Broward County authorities Friday - Orlando Sentinel Posted: 13 Aug 2010 09:38 AM PDT FORT LAUDERDALE — Maria Chrysson turned herself in Friday to Fort Lauderdale police who accused her of stealing costly cosmetic dermatology services, including Botox injections, from a physician. Nicknamed the Beauty Bandit in media reports, Chrysson, 29, of Miami Beach, was charged with grand theft and criminal use of personal identification that belongs to someone else, Fort Lauderdale police spokesman Sgt. Frank Sousa said. She is fighting similar charges in Miami-Dade County. Las Olas Boulevard dermatologist Dr. Shino Bay Aguilera alleges that during a 150-minute session on July 23, a woman visited his cosmetic dermatology center and received Botox injections and cheek and lip fillers worth $3,300. He said the patient then told his staff she would get cash to pay for his services from a nearby ATM. Though she left behind a purse, Aguilera said, the woman did not return with payment. The doctor alleges that Chrysson is the woman, and that she appears on his security video. Chrysson's lawyer says Aguilera has the wrong patient. "Our position is that yes, she did not do that," Lurvey said. "She says she's not on the video. She denies having any treatments in Broward County." Aguilera did not return an e-mail and phone message seeking comment. Sousa said police prepared photo lineups for Aguilera's staffers and that they positively identified Chrysson. Arriving at Fort Lauderdale police headquarters at 2:30 p.m. with her lawyer, Chrysson looked sleek in a scoop-neck tunic, black leggings and sandals that showed off sparkly green toe polish. As she waited in the lobby for an officer to arrest her and take fingerprints and a mug shot, Chrysson said she wasn't scared to go to jail. Asked why an attractive woman younger than 30 would need Botox, Chrysson said, "It's all accusations." Why surrender, if this may be a case of mistaken identity? On Friday morning, Lurvey said about his client, "Once a police department or law enforcement agency makes a decision to arrest you, you can voluntarily surrender or wait until they come get you. Those are the two choices and she decided to come in and surrender." Chrysson was to spend part of Friday night at the Broward County Jail before her release on bond. Then she was scheduled to return to house arrest, Lurvey said. Chrysson had to have an ankle monitor removed to travel to Fort Lauderdale, the lawyer said. She was arrested for two cases involving physicians, one in Miami and another in Miami Beach, and faces felony charges that include grand theft and writing a bad check. Those two trials are scheduled for this fall. Lurvey said his client has tried to make amends with the doctors in Miami-Dade County. "She paid complete restitution in both of those cases, totaling $5,500," Lurvey said. He added that Chrysson's family is helping with those payments. Police are asking anyone with additional information about this case to contact Detective Donald Gauntner at 954-828-5527 or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Linda Trischitta can be reached at ltrischitta@sunsentinel.com or 954-356-4233. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Walgreens skin, health & beauty deals August 22 - 28 - Examiner Posted: 22 Aug 2010 01:31 PM PDT The brand-new Walgreens coupon flyer is out for the week of August 22 through August 28, and this week there are 33 items listed under Beauty and Personal Care. Some of this week's cosmetic and skin care products listed on sale in the Nashville area are listed below. Walgreen's Sale on Cosmetics through August 28 The following items are listed for sale under Cosmetics this week: Garnier Nutritioniste Skincare or Maybelline Cosmetics buy 1 get 1 50% off sale through August 28. (Of equal or lesser price.) Neutrogena Foundation, Concealer, Powder, Blush or Eye Cosmetics, Acne or Cleansing Skincare buy 1 get 1 50% off sale through August 28. Excludes kits and devices. (Of equal or lesser price.) Revlon Cosmetics buy 1 get 1 50% off sale through August 28. (Of equal or lesser price.) Walgreen's Sale on Skin Care Products through August 28 The following items are listed for sale under Skin Care Products this week: Carmex Lip Balm .15 to .35 oz. on sale for 99¢ through August 28. Excludes Moisture Plus. Limit 3 Bio-Oil Skin Care for: Scars, Stretch Marks, Uneven Skin Tone, Aging Skin, Dehydrated Skin 2 oz. on sale for $9.99 through August 28. Clean & Clear or Neutrogena Cleansing Devices or Acne Kits 20% off - free Neutrogena MoistureShine Lip Gloss ($8.99 VALUE) with purchase of Clean & Clear or Neutrogena Cleansing Devices or Acne Kits on sale through August 28 L'Oréal Moisturizers $5 off on sale through August 28. Limit 3 Yes to Carrots, Cucumbers, Tomatoes or Yes to Baby Carrots buy 1 get 1 50% off on sale through August 28. (Of equal or lesser price) Axe Body, Antiperspirant/Deodorant or Hair Care buy 1 get 1 50% off on sale for $9.99 through August 28. (Of equal or lesser price) Degree or Dove Antiperspirant/Deodorant 2.6 to 3 oz. on sale for $2.49 through August 28. Limit 4 Mitchum or Lady Mitchum Antiperspirant/Deodorant 1.5 to 2.5 oz. on sale for $1.99 through August 28. Limit 4   Related: Walgreens skin, health & beauty deals August 15 - 21 Walgreens Skin, Health & Beauty Deals August 8 - 14 Follow Skin, Health & Beauty on Twitter Follow Skin, Health & Beauty on Facebook Skin, Health & Beauty Blog This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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Walgreens skin, health & beauty deals August 15 - 21 - Examiner Posted: 17 Aug 2010 12:22 AM PDT The Walgreens sales flyer is hot off the press for the week ending on August 21, and it is full of beauty and personal care products on sale in Nashville including cosmetics and skin care products.   Walgreens Cosmetics Sale August 15 - 21 L'Oréal Cosmetics - $5 sale through August 21. Extra Volume Collagen or Voluminous Mascara, Colour Riche Lipcolour, Star Secrets Eyeshadow Quad. Almay Foundation, Concealer, Powder, Blush or Eye Cosmetics - Buy 1 get 1 50% off sale through August 21. (Of equal or lesser price. Coupon savings in most Sunday papers.) Cover Girl Cosmetics - Buy 1 Get 1 50% off* Cover Girl sale through August 21. (Of equal or lesser price.) Maybelline Lip or Eye Cosmetics - Buy 1 Get 1 50%* off Maybelline sale through August 21. (Of equal or lesser price.)   Walgreens Beauty & Personal Care Sale August 15 - 21 ChapStick Lip Balm - .15 oz. 2/$2. Sale through August 21. Excludes True Shimmer, Fresh Effects and Naturals. Old Spice Personal Care Products - 3/$7 on sale through August 21. Select Old Spice or Secret Antiperspirant/Deodorant, 2.6 to 3.25 oz. 3 pack Zest or 4 pack Safeguard Bar Soap. Register Rewards of $1. Curél and Jergens Lotion - on sale for $5.99 through August 21. Curél, 7.5 or 13 oz. Jergens, 16.8 or 21 oz. Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap Refill - Buy 1 at $7.99 Get 1 free sale through August 21. 56 oz. Sale through August 21. L'Oréal Revitalift or Age Perfect Moisturizers - $10.99. sale through August 21. Excludes Revitalift Deep Set Wrinkle. Clean & Clear - Buy 1 get 1 50%* off Clean & Clear sale through August 21. Coupon savings in most Sunday papers! (Of equal or lesser price) Neutrogena Facial Moisturizing Treatments - 20% off sale through August 21. Olay Body Wash or Bar Soap Olay - Buy 1 Get 1 50% off* sale through August 21 on Body Wash, 10 to 23.6 oz. 4 pack Bar Soap (Of equal or lesser price) Olay ProX - 10% off sale through August 21. Right Guard or Dry Idea Antiperspirant/Deodorant  - Right Guard Buy 1 Get 1 free sale through August 21. (Of equal or lesser price) Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap - Buy 1 get 1 free Softsoap 7.5 or 8.5 oz. on sale through August 21. (Of equal or lesser price) Sun Care - Buy 1 Get 1 50%* off, good on all Walgreens brands Sun Care through August 21 (Of equal or lesser price) More Walgreens Beauty & Personal Care Sale Items You can get additional savings this week with these coupons: Save money at CVS and Walgreens with Glamour and Real Simple For more info:  This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent.

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Research and Markets: Drug Stores and Health and Beauty Stores (including Pharmacies ... - Business Wire Posted: 19 Aug 2010 11:57 PM PDT DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e826d1/drug_stores_and_he) has announced the addition of the "Drug Stores and Health and Beauty Stores (including Pharmacies) in Australia" report to their offering. "Drug Stores and Health and Beauty Stores (including Pharmacies) in Australia" The retail databooks are based on key market value data for eight major product sectors, 16 core retail distribution channels and 62 countries. This profile focuses on drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) in Australia and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main markets sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts up to 2013. Scope: An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel The value of sales through this key retail channel from 2003 to 2008 and forecasts to 2013 Channel value segmented by the major markets sold through it Highlights of this title: Drug Stores and Health and Beauty Stores (including Pharmacies) in Australia increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8% between 2003 and 2008. Food and Grocery market sales accounted for an 43.83% share of the drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format in 2008. Key reasons to purchase this title: Discover which retail channels have been growing and declining in popularity within this country Understand the value of major markets sold through this channel Uncover the future direction of the retail channel with reliable historical data and full five year forecasting Key Topics Covered: OUR VIEW Catalyst Summary Methodology DRUG STORES AND HEALTH AND BEAUTY STORES (INCLUDING PHARMACIES) IN AUSTRALIA Market definitions Retail format definitions Retail format overview Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) - value Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) versus other key retail formats Drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format, segmentation by markets APPENDIX Methodology Related research Datamonitor consulting Disclaimer For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e826d1/drug_stores_and_he Source: Datamonitor This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent.

What's new in beauty products - Tampa Bay Online Posted: 20 Aug 2010 09:11 PM PDT The Tampa Tribune Published: August 21, 2010 AVA ANDERSON NON-TOXIC BEAUTY LINE Available at www.AvaAndersonNonToxic.com; the line includes moisturizer, cleanser, toner and an exfoliator; $12.95 to $21.95 The pitch: A line of cosmetics and skin care in which every ingredient in every product had a "zero" rating on the Environmental Working Group's Cosmetics Database. The skinny: Ava Anderson is a line of nontoxic skin-care products: moisturizer, cleanser, exfoliator and toner. Each contains only natural ingredients, such as sugar cane extract, apricot and pomegranate. The line was created by 15-year-old Ava Anderson, whose parents helped in her quest to create gentle products without harmful chemicals. My favorite product was the toner. I am a fan of astringents, and the toner didn't leave my face burning like some astringents do. I also liked the exfoliator. It seemed to get deep in my pores and left my skin soft. The cleanser was a little soapy, but it made my face feel fresh afterward. The moisturizer comes in a small bottle, and I can just toss it in my bag. The line also includes a sugar lip scrub and eye makeup remover pads. Guest reviewer Gillian Shaw, 14, is the stepdaughter of Tribune editor and 4you Beauty Board member Wendy Whitt. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent.

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What's new in beauty products - Tampa Bay Online Posted: 19 Aug 2010 09:13 PM PDT Photo from Weight Watchers Dave Kirchhoff, 43, is the current president of Weight Watchers International. He's also a client, having lost 40 pounds on the popular points program. Published: August 20, 2010 AVA ANDERSON NON-TOXIC BEAUTY LINE Available at www.AvaAndersonNonToxic.com; the line includes moisturizer, cleanser, toner and an exfoliator; $12.95 to $21.95 The pitch: A line of cosmetics and skin care in which every ingredient in every product had a "zero" rating on the Environmental Working Group's Cosmetics Database. The skinny: Ava Anderson is a line of nontoxic skin-care products: moisturizer, cleanser, exfoliator and toner. Each contains only natural ingredients, such as sugar cane extract, apricot and pomegranate. The line was created by 15-year-old Ava Anderson, whose parents helped in her quest to create gentle products without harmful chemicals. My favorite product was the toner. I am a fan of astringents, and the toner didn't leave my face burning like some astringents do. I also liked the exfoliator. It seemed to get deep in my pores and left my skin soft. The cleanser was a little soapy, but it made my face feel fresh afterward. The moisturizer comes in a small bottle, and I can just toss it in my bag. The line also includes a sugar lip scrub and eye makeup remover pads. Guest reviewer Gillian Shaw, 14, is the stepdaughter of Tribune editor and 4you Beauty Board member Wendy Whitt. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

'Conversations on Beauty, Health & Wellness' Returns to Terranea Resort on the Cliffs ... - Los Angeles Times Posted: 19 Aug 2010 10:43 AM PDT LOS ANGELES — LA, Los Angeles Times Magazine (www.latimesmagazine.com) will host "Conversations on Beauty, Health & Wellness" an intimate, immersive event devoted to wellbeing, fitness and fabulousness, Saturday, October 16th at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. The day-long event, an experiential companion to the magazine's October 3rd issue, will feature live sessions with "The Doctors" — Dr. Travis Stork, Dr. Jim Sears, Dr. Lisa Masterson and Dr. Drew Ordon; breast cancer expert Dr. Susan Love; celebrity fitness trainer Tracy Anderson; City of Hope cancer research specialist Dr. Leslie Bernstein; and Marriage & Family Therapist and addiction recovery counselor Dr. Beverly Berg with additional speakers to be announced. "LA's rich lifestyle coverage offers us a terrific platform to create unique, interactive and memorable experiences," said Anna Magzanyan, The Times' Vice President, Advertiser Marketing and Events. "This year's 'Conversations' builds on last year's smash, sold-out success with new sessions and activities, and we look forward to bringing our attendees, sponsors and celebrities together for a phenomenal day at Terranea Resort." "Conversations on Beauty, Health & Wellness" speakers and demonstrations will address fitness and nutrition, the mind-beauty connection, wellness and prevention, anti-aging, plastic surgery, innovative medical treatments and more. Activities such as yoga, boot camp, pilates, bike rides, book signings, a beauty bar and product and equipment samplings are included with the event. New this year, all attendees are invited to an evening reception immediately following the program. "LA honors and reflects the Southern California way of life, which is synonymous with good health and gorgeous style," said LA Editor, Nancie Clare. "The October issue highlights the unique and vibrant role that those who live in the region play in fitness and beauty trends, dispenses a healthy dose of inspiration, and gives readers a preview of some of the most interesting new techniques in medicine and prevention." LA's October issue will examine what healthy looks like between today's extremes of scary-skinny and dangerously plump, follow the story of a world-class runner's battle to compete again after being shot in the legs, and takes a realistic look at the art and science of aging gracefully. In addition, LA's signature features from tastemakers in the culture, music and style realms will give readers expert insight into what's new and noteworthy. The event's Contributing Sponsor is Korea Tourism Organization. Breakfast, lunch, the evening reception and a gift bag are included with ticket purchase and overnight packages with spa, golf and tennis options are also available. For tickets and event details, visit www.latimesmagazine.com/events. Follow us at facebook.com/latimesmagazine or on Twitter @latimesmagazine. **LA's October beauty, health and wellness issue cover art will be available by request.** ### About the Los Angeles Times The Los Angeles Times is the largest metropolitan daily newspaper in the country, with a daily readership of 2 million and 3 million on Sunday, and a combined print and interactive local weekly audience of 4.5 million. The fast-growing latimes.com draws over 10 million unique visitors monthly. The Los Angeles Times Media Group (LATMG) businesses and affiliates also include the The Envelope, Times Community Newspapers, Brand X, LA, Los Angeles Times Magazine, Hoy and California Community News and -- combined with the flagship Los Angeles Times -- reach approximately 5.9 million or 44% of all adults in the Southern California marketplace. The Pulitzer Prize-winning Times has been covering Southern California for over 128 years and is part of Tribune Company, one of the country's leading media companies with businesses in publishing, the Internet and broadcasting. Additional information is available at http://latimes.com/aboutus. Contact: Hillary Manning | Los Angeles Times | 213.237.2664 | hillary.manning@latimes.com This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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