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| Non-profit shares great outdoors' beauty - San Jose Mercury News Posted: 01 Sep 2010 02:31 PM PDT A Christian-based non-profit organization continues sending a non-denominational message about the importance of loving all children unconditionally. Today's Youth Matter has been reaching 8 to 18 year olds living within the marginalized group of foster care by providing lasting, caring relationships that promote healthy development, positive relationships and the capacity to truly care for and about oneself since coming to Milpitas in the late 1990s, says Executive Director Marilyn Siden. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 463,000 children were in foster care across the nation on Sept. 30, 2009. The organization reaches some of these children, with more than 250 youth coming to different  (Photos courtesy of Today's Youth Matter) She said immersing those enrolled in nature to better their lives is something that began at the organization's inception. "I think it's a question that I can best answer looking at my own life and there is something amazing about the outdoors," Siden said. "I mean you take a kid who's an inner-city kid. They know that their bathtub is made of lead so if bullets are flying that's where they go (but they) have not a clue what to do when the sun goes down."In that way, she continues explaining, camping is an equalizer and also a place of positive discovery for the many who have never seen a satellite, stars, meteor shower or wildlife. Siden added it is also a wonderful opportunity to learn about lifelong skills like self-reliance through experiences like living in a tipi, cooking their own meals and building their own fires.Jamere Crawford, 21, is just one of many who has benefited from the program. He didn't start school until fourth grade and without the academic and social setting Crawford said he was socially awkward and constantly angry. He began with Today's Youth Matter when he was 10, returned at age 13 and was a summer staff program director this year in an effort to pass along those lessons he has learned. Crawford attends Holy Names University in Oakland after graduating from Orindo High School in San Lorenzo in 2007. He is the first in his family to go to college. "I never really imagined graduating high school to tell you the truth," Crawford said. "There were a lot of statistics in my life that I shouldn't have ended up graduating high school and to end up going to college is even more of a shock to everything. ... It's a big accomplishment but it's never fully complete until I accomplish the goals I have in mind." Some of these dreams include graduating with his bachelor's degree in national relations to teach political science, being a coach and creating his own youth center in the "bottoms of Oakland," Crawford said. "I feel like if we're going to face our problems we need to go to the source to kind of get to the bottom of everything else." He credits the Milpitas organization and its staff for ultimately repaving his way in life. "I think it's a thing that people have touched my life so it's my turn to touch other people's lives and I think that's a responsibility that falls on me deeply," Crawford said. "I kind of look at it as looking out for my future. ... It's been different not being a camper but it's been exciting to see all these kids and growth and a kid that you say, ÔHe reminds me of me when I was little.'" Although Crawford had attended outdoor camps previous to joining the organization, he said the experience was much different. "It kinda brings everything together and you just enjoy being a kid," Crawford said of Today's Youth Matter. He recalls enjoying an ice cream fight most of all the activities at camp. Although this is an activity rarely condoned, Siden said there are specific reasons it is within their camp. "I think that the things I've observed going into many, many homes of kids is the first thing that goes out of dysfunctional families is laughter and light," she said. "The curtains are always pulled, around the clock, in usually smoke-filled houses with no laughter. No just you put your head back and you just laugh until you pee in your pants. It's crucial. We take ourselves so seriously. ... Yeah the kids are dirty when they go home and yeah ice cream is sticky. ... It's just bringing laughter back into kids' lives." Siden said this is important for those children whose parents leave them, are put in charge of their siblings and, in turn, lose their innocence. "So where's their childhood?" she asks. "How can you go from childhood to adulthood without finding the wonder in things?" Aside from the immediate fun and gratification of camp and its many activities, Crawford added there are also lifelong benefits. One thing he has gained are relationships with people who have fostered his growth throughout the years, including Steve Buckner, a previous program director, now Crawford's godfather. "From there he became a family member in my eyes," he said. "Everybody in the staff became a part of my life." Siden said it is watching changes like this occur that has touched her life as an adult. "I can't think of anything more delightfully wonderful than to watch a Jamere Crawford come to camp," she said. "I just can't imagine doing anything more fun, more fulfilling." Siden said the idea to bring a program like this to Milpitas occurred after volunteering for a similar program in Oregon. When she married her husband 21 years ago, who then lived in the Bay Area, Siden moved here and decided to start a similar program. She said after many years it is still evolving, especially because they are trying to do more with less. They operate on a $260,000 budget a year but Siden said she would like this to grow to the $310,000 range in the near future. For more information, to donate or volunteer, visit 469 Valley Way in Milpitas, call 719-9125, e-mail info@tymkids.org or visit tymkids.org. 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| Health Benefits of White Tea - Associated Content Posted: 07 Sep 2010 05:51 PM PDT All varieties of tea come from the same plant which is named the Camellia Sinenss. However, the main difference is black tea is first dried and then oxidized which ferments the leaves. White tea on the other hand is not Those that already drink white tea will know that the leaves look both healthy and fresh an it is the closest thing to fresh tea leaves that most living on the western hemisphere will be exposed to. Each year scientists are discovering many more health benefits of white tea. Within white tea are catechins which make up 20% of the tea. The catechins within the tea have both anti microbial and extremely potent anti-oxidant qualities. In an interview for the Tea and Coffee Trade Journal Dr Yukihiko Hara commented that ' anti-flu virus actions of catechins in white tea are phenomenal'. Additional health benefits of white tea are it helps reduce high blood pressure and can also help lower cholesterol levels. Recent studies by Pace University showed that white tea can reduce the growth of bacteria that typically causes dental carie, infections and pneumonia. The university stated that their research of white tea showed it can rid organisms that cause these diseases this was revealed after several studies proving white teas healing qualities. Health benefits of white tea are vast including those for your skin as it helps keep skin free of conditions such as acne. The anti-oxidants in white tea have a positive effects on preventing acne and studies reveal that it works just as well if not more than harsh solutions such as 4% solution and benzoyl peroxide. White tea is also used in many cosmetic and beauty products and promises to keeps skin looking youthful and young due to its high anti oxidant levels. 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 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Drug Stores and Health and Beauty Stores (including Pharmacies) in Argentina - PR Inside Posted: 07 Sep 2010 01:33 PM PDT 2010-09-07 22:36:10 - Drug Stores and Health and Beauty Stores (including Pharmacies) in Argentina - a new market research report on companiesandmarkets.com 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 Argentina and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main markets sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts upto 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 Drug Stores and Health and Beauty Stores (including Pharmacies) in Argentina increased at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.4% between 2003 and 2008. Food and Grocery market sales accounted for an 12.1% share of the drug stores and health and beauty stores (including pharmacies) format in 2008. Reasons to Purchase *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 CompaniesandMarkets.com provides a wide range of research reports, industry statistics,company profiles and competitive intelligence on the retail market. Topics covered include retail, wholesale, consumer insight, DIY retail, clothing retail, food retail, supermarkets, games retail, online retail and many hundreds of additional retail categories. Click for report details: www.companiesandmarkets.com/Market-Report/drug-stores-and-health ..(including-pharmacies)-in-argentina-329041.asp?prk=425d9f1ba8813966bd9a4c2d56c56ecc Browse all Retail Market Research Reports Browse all Retail Company Profile Reports Browse all Latest Market Research Reports About Us 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 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Research and Markets: Drug Stores and Health and Beauty Stores (including ... - PR Inside Posted: 07 Sep 2010 07:00 AM PDT 2010-09-07 16:03:11 - Research and Markets ( www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ac074e/drug_stores_and_he : 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 Greece and provides data on channel size. It also offers information on main markets sold through the channel, and includes growth forecasts upto 2013.Scope - An overview of total retail value in this country segmented by retail channel Highlights of this title Drug Stores and Health and Beauty Stores (including Pharmacies) in Greece : Food and Grocery market sales accounted for an 60.4% 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 Key Topics Covered: - DATAMONITOR VIEW For more information visit www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ac074e/drug_stores_and_he : Source: Datamonitor Research and MarketsLaura Wood, Senior Manager press@researchandmarkets.com : mailto:press@researchandmarkets.com U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907Fax (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 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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