July 2010

  • The Story of Cosmetics

    By sarajean on 7/28/10 2:22am
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    It’s finally here—the much anticipated, latest video from The Story of Stuff pioneer Annie Leonard, The Story of Cosmetics! In conjunction with the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, The Story of Cosmetics tells the tale of the toxins in our personal care products—from shampoos to sun block to baby products. It also explains the damage that these ingredients cause—not just the health effects like cancer and reproductive problems in the people who use them, but also to the environment and the people who produce them. Like The Story of Stuff, this film is very brief and portrayed in the same entertaining, animated way.

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  • Garlic

    By Anonymous on 7/25/10 5:06pm
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    A week ago, we put my 25 year old horse down.  My vet said he foundered, but we haven't changed a thing with our horses in 15 years.  I noticed today that all my garlic plants had been eaten.

    Does anyone have any experience with this?

    Thanks

     

  • Posting Guidelines

    By jemanji on 7/16/10 2:59pm
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    ......Offered as a front-page post:

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    Ackley homers in 1st AAA at bat!

    Life is good!

    - Valued poster

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    As you're about to see, the Truth serves as legal defense in libel and slander lawsuits, but does not guarantee safety with "The Hanging Scorekeeper" at SSI.  This one gets E-6, three bases, and Wilson ripped his abductor on the play.

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  • Pregnancy Care for the Summer Sun

    By hellenwyeth on 7/7/10 9:08am
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    Summer time is here and no matter how far along you are in your pregnancy, the heat can be miserable to live with. With the added weight and doubled up blood volume in your body, even a fair 60 degree day of weather can really take its toll on you and your expanding body. More importantly, the heat and sun can also be dangerous for a pregnant woman. During the summer time it is so important to take some extra precautions to be sure that you and baby are safe when the temperatures begin to sky rocket.

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