Wednesday, August 30, 2006
The Value of a good diet....
DONNA McKECHNIE, Tony-winning star of "A Chorus Line," is out with her Simon & Schuster bio "Time Steps: My Musical Comedy Life." But no lightweight fluff, this. It's a heavy-duty saga of her own emotional and physical survival.
"I left show business for nine years," she told me. "I'd been stricken with rheumatoid arthritis. So ill that all I really needed to do was survive. They said I'd never walk again let alone dance. Only now can I talk about it, and that's why I wrote this.
"I'm no medical expert, but medicine wasn't helping, nor was psychiatry, for my clinical depression, so I had to educate myself. I found a New Jersey doctor who had a vitamin theory. He prescribed a cleansing diet - oats, brown rice, chicken, fish, all green veggies, no tomatoes or citrus because my system's acid had to neutralize to regain its alkali balance - plus suitable exercise like stretching, yoga, nothing strenuous. He said in three weeks the pain will subside, six weeks I'll be able to walk, one year I'll actually dance again. And that happened. My book tells it all in detail.
http://www.nypost.com/gossip/cindy/cindy.htm
"I left show business for nine years," she told me. "I'd been stricken with rheumatoid arthritis. So ill that all I really needed to do was survive. They said I'd never walk again let alone dance. Only now can I talk about it, and that's why I wrote this.
"I'm no medical expert, but medicine wasn't helping, nor was psychiatry, for my clinical depression, so I had to educate myself. I found a New Jersey doctor who had a vitamin theory. He prescribed a cleansing diet - oats, brown rice, chicken, fish, all green veggies, no tomatoes or citrus because my system's acid had to neutralize to regain its alkali balance - plus suitable exercise like stretching, yoga, nothing strenuous. He said in three weeks the pain will subside, six weeks I'll be able to walk, one year I'll actually dance again. And that happened. My book tells it all in detail.
http://www.nypost.com/gossip/cindy/cindy.htm
SpiralFrog -- the new Kazaa?
August 30, 2006 -- An Internet start-up is counting on advertisers to back a free song download service and break Apple Computer's grip on the digital music market.
In contrast to Apple's 99 cents-a-song iTunes service, newcomer SpiralFrog will let people download songs from its ad-supported Web site at no charge.
SpiralFrog, which will launch in December, said yesterday that Universal Music, the biggest global music company, will make its songs available on the site.
Customers will be able to download an unlimited number of songs to their computer and one other device - although not to Apple's popular iPod.
http://www.nypost.com/business/universal_on_board_free_song_start_ups_challenge_to_itunes_business_holly_m__sanders.htm
In contrast to Apple's 99 cents-a-song iTunes service, newcomer SpiralFrog will let people download songs from its ad-supported Web site at no charge.
SpiralFrog, which will launch in December, said yesterday that Universal Music, the biggest global music company, will make its songs available on the site.
Customers will be able to download an unlimited number of songs to their computer and one other device - although not to Apple's popular iPod.
http://www.nypost.com/business/universal_on_board_free_song_start_ups_challenge_to_itunes_business_holly_m__sanders.htm
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Trends....
Looks that originated last spring lingered, as buyers and manufacturers exercised caution in a challenging economy marked by higher interest rates and gas prices as well as a slowing housing market.
Tunic-length tops, kimono sleeves, leggings and dark denim were among the looks that carried over from previous seasons. New to the mix were prints, ranging from cupcakes and anchors to polkadots and skulls.
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/108535
Tunic-length tops, kimono sleeves, leggings and dark denim were among the looks that carried over from previous seasons. New to the mix were prints, ranging from cupcakes and anchors to polkadots and skulls.
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/108535
Friday, August 25, 2006
Cindy Adams Puts It in Perspective...
SO this guy is flying into JFK. He'd flown to Grenada, Spain, before this latest attempt at airborne terrorism and its subsequent updated luggage regulations. His carry-on has two sealed, unopened new bottles of cologne. They're forbidden. So are other bottles containing liquids in his wife's carry-on case. He's told to repackage them and air-freight them separately from his carry-on. He runs around accomplishing that. Exhausts himself. Stresses himself. Returns to the ticket counter. Rechecks in. Gets charged $75 for this new additional package, which is then loaded onto his same plane. He says, "So this so-called inflammable dangerous fluid, which could blow up the plane wherever you pack it, is OK as long as I pay extra for it?"
http://www.nypost.com/gossip/cindy/cindy.htm
http://www.nypost.com/gossip/cindy/cindy.htm
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Time to Buy???
August 24, 2006 -- In New York, the switch is on.
The slowing housing market has driven the nation's condo developers - even those in the once-sizzling local New York-area market - to pitch their buildings to renters as more and more apartments go unsold.
New York's housing trends are mirroring the rest of the nation, where both rental rates and construction of multi-family buildings are rising.
http://www.nypost.com/business/in_n_y___for_rent_signs_replace_for_sale_signs_business_lois_weiss.htm
The slowing housing market has driven the nation's condo developers - even those in the once-sizzling local New York-area market - to pitch their buildings to renters as more and more apartments go unsold.
New York's housing trends are mirroring the rest of the nation, where both rental rates and construction of multi-family buildings are rising.
http://www.nypost.com/business/in_n_y___for_rent_signs_replace_for_sale_signs_business_lois_weiss.htm
Way to Jump on Opportunity!
MyWetStuff.com to Deliver Liquid Travel Amenities to Travelers' Hotels Ahead of Arrival
Thursday August 24, 8:30 am ET
Company Kicks off with $1 Million in Free Toiletries to First 70,000 Travelers
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060824/20060824005167.html?.v=1
Thursday August 24, 8:30 am ET
Company Kicks off with $1 Million in Free Toiletries to First 70,000 Travelers
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060824/20060824005167.html?.v=1
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
NEW WRINKLE IN SUNSCREEN
August 22, 2006 -- THE Food and Drug Administration recently approved a sunscreen ingredient that could help slow the telltale signs of aging.
When it hits shelves Oct. 1, Mexoryl will be the only stable sunscreen ingredient that can filter UVA waves. Most sunscreens filter or block UVB, but few have an effect on UVA - the ultraviolet rays that penetrate deep in the skin and are responsible for wrinkles and skin spots.
Skin-care specialists in the United States have long awaited the arrival of Mexoryl, an ingredient found in European sunscreens since the 1980s, said Dr. Daniel F. Rubin, a dermatologist at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
"Dermatologists in the United States have been frustrated for years that this was available in Europe but not here," Rubin said. "This is not a Third World country."
UVB rays have long been known for causing tans, sunburn and for playing a role in the development of skin cancer. But in recent years, UVA has emerged as an equally dangerous villain - one that can penetrate glass and clouds and accounts for up to 95 percent of the solar UV radiation reaching the Earth's surface.
Other filters that protect against UVA radiation - octocrylene and avobenzone, or Parsol 1789 - either work against only part of the UVA spectrum or are not photo-stable, meaning they tend to break down when exposed to sunlight for too long. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide can physically block the penetration of UVA rays, but who wants to look as though they've smeared cream cheese across their nose?
Mexoryl will be available in Anthelios SX, a daily moisturizer by L'Oréal, the company that patented Mexoryl in Europe in 1982. Anthelios SX will have a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15. Since UVA radiation doesn't fluctuate much during the year, New Yorkers are advised to slather it on even in the winter.
Critics question why L'Oréal is not offering Mexoryl in a sunscreen with a higher SPF. A company spokeswoman hinted that higher SPFs will likely be offered in the future.
"This is a very valuable new agent, but it shouldn't lull anybody into a false sense of security," said Dr. Albert M. Lefkovits, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and a member of the medical advisory council of the Skin Cancer Foundation in New York. "You should still use a hat, and you'll still want to stay out of the sun."
But Rubin said the market for Anthelios is likely less worried about cancer as they are about crow's-feet.
"Most of my patients will respond more if I say this is a way of preventing aging," Rubin said. "No woman wants to look an hour older than she is."
http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/health/new_wrinkle_in_sunscreen_health_mayrav_saar.htm
When it hits shelves Oct. 1, Mexoryl will be the only stable sunscreen ingredient that can filter UVA waves. Most sunscreens filter or block UVB, but few have an effect on UVA - the ultraviolet rays that penetrate deep in the skin and are responsible for wrinkles and skin spots.
Skin-care specialists in the United States have long awaited the arrival of Mexoryl, an ingredient found in European sunscreens since the 1980s, said Dr. Daniel F. Rubin, a dermatologist at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
"Dermatologists in the United States have been frustrated for years that this was available in Europe but not here," Rubin said. "This is not a Third World country."
UVB rays have long been known for causing tans, sunburn and for playing a role in the development of skin cancer. But in recent years, UVA has emerged as an equally dangerous villain - one that can penetrate glass and clouds and accounts for up to 95 percent of the solar UV radiation reaching the Earth's surface.
Other filters that protect against UVA radiation - octocrylene and avobenzone, or Parsol 1789 - either work against only part of the UVA spectrum or are not photo-stable, meaning they tend to break down when exposed to sunlight for too long. Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide can physically block the penetration of UVA rays, but who wants to look as though they've smeared cream cheese across their nose?
Mexoryl will be available in Anthelios SX, a daily moisturizer by L'Oréal, the company that patented Mexoryl in Europe in 1982. Anthelios SX will have a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15. Since UVA radiation doesn't fluctuate much during the year, New Yorkers are advised to slather it on even in the winter.
Critics question why L'Oréal is not offering Mexoryl in a sunscreen with a higher SPF. A company spokeswoman hinted that higher SPFs will likely be offered in the future.
"This is a very valuable new agent, but it shouldn't lull anybody into a false sense of security," said Dr. Albert M. Lefkovits, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and a member of the medical advisory council of the Skin Cancer Foundation in New York. "You should still use a hat, and you'll still want to stay out of the sun."
But Rubin said the market for Anthelios is likely less worried about cancer as they are about crow's-feet.
"Most of my patients will respond more if I say this is a way of preventing aging," Rubin said. "No woman wants to look an hour older than she is."
http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/health/new_wrinkle_in_sunscreen_health_mayrav_saar.htm
This is scary!
INDIA JEWS RIP 'HITLER' EATERY
August 22, 2006 -- MUMBAI, India - A new restaurant in India's financial hub, named after Adolf Hitler and promoted with posters showing the German leader and Nazi swastikas, has infuriated the country's Jewish community.
Hitler's Cross, which opened last week, serves up a wide range of continental fare and a big helping of controversy, thanks to a name the owners say they chose to stand out among hundreds of Mumbai eateries.
"We wanted to be different. This is one name that will stay in people's minds," owner Punit Shablok said.
"We are not promoting Hitler. But we want to tell people we are different in the way he was different."
But India's remaining Jews - most have immigrated to Israel and the West over the years - say they are outraged by the gimmick.
"This signifies a severe lack of awareness of the agony of millions of Jews caused by one man," said Jonathan Solomon, chairman of the Indian Jewish Federation, the community's umbrella organization.
"We are going to stop this deification of Hitler," he added, without elaborating.
The cross in the restaurant's name refers to the swastika that symbolized the Nazi regime.
The swastika has its roots in ancient Indian Hindu tradition, and remains a sacred symbol for Hindus.
August 22, 2006 -- MUMBAI, India - A new restaurant in India's financial hub, named after Adolf Hitler and promoted with posters showing the German leader and Nazi swastikas, has infuriated the country's Jewish community.
Hitler's Cross, which opened last week, serves up a wide range of continental fare and a big helping of controversy, thanks to a name the owners say they chose to stand out among hundreds of Mumbai eateries.
"We wanted to be different. This is one name that will stay in people's minds," owner Punit Shablok said.
"We are not promoting Hitler. But we want to tell people we are different in the way he was different."
But India's remaining Jews - most have immigrated to Israel and the West over the years - say they are outraged by the gimmick.
"This signifies a severe lack of awareness of the agony of millions of Jews caused by one man," said Jonathan Solomon, chairman of the Indian Jewish Federation, the community's umbrella organization.
"We are going to stop this deification of Hitler," he added, without elaborating.
The cross in the restaurant's name refers to the swastika that symbolized the Nazi regime.
The swastika has its roots in ancient Indian Hindu tradition, and remains a sacred symbol for Hindus.
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Problem Hair loss
Possible cause
A diet too low in calories, protein, iron or vitamins A and C. If you're not eating right, your locks will show it. Hair is made of protein, which your body produces when you're healthy and following a balanced diet, says Megan Majernik, R.D., a clinical dietitian at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Chicago. But consuming too few calories or simply skimping on protein, iron and vitamins, especially A and C, which are crucial for cell growth, means your system wont have the energy and nutrients it needs to create hair. Cure To keep your hair healthy and strong, be sure youre eating enough calories. Also, aim for 700 micrograms of vitamin A a day (good sources include leafy green vegetables like spinach, as well as eggs and dairy products) and 65 milligrams of vitamin C daily (citrus fruits like tangerines, strawberries and red bell peppers provide a good dose).
When to see a doctor
If your hair falls out rapidly or in clumps. You could have a thyroid condition; both hypothyroidism (when the body produces too little thyroid hormone) and hyperthyroidism (when the body produces too much) can be culprits. Studies have shown that consuming too much vitamin A, although rare, can also lead to hair loss. In addition, sudden physical trauma including extreme nutritional changes can cause your hair follicles to release telogen hairs, those that are in the resting stage of the growth cycle.
A diet too low in calories, protein, iron or vitamins A and C. If you're not eating right, your locks will show it. Hair is made of protein, which your body produces when you're healthy and following a balanced diet, says Megan Majernik, R.D., a clinical dietitian at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Chicago. But consuming too few calories or simply skimping on protein, iron and vitamins, especially A and C, which are crucial for cell growth, means your system wont have the energy and nutrients it needs to create hair. Cure To keep your hair healthy and strong, be sure youre eating enough calories. Also, aim for 700 micrograms of vitamin A a day (good sources include leafy green vegetables like spinach, as well as eggs and dairy products) and 65 milligrams of vitamin C daily (citrus fruits like tangerines, strawberries and red bell peppers provide a good dose).
When to see a doctor
If your hair falls out rapidly or in clumps. You could have a thyroid condition; both hypothyroidism (when the body produces too little thyroid hormone) and hyperthyroidism (when the body produces too much) can be culprits. Studies have shown that consuming too much vitamin A, although rare, can also lead to hair loss. In addition, sudden physical trauma including extreme nutritional changes can cause your hair follicles to release telogen hairs, those that are in the resting stage of the growth cycle.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
What It Is:
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are the two principal fatty acids found in fish. They belong to a family of essential nutrients known as omega-3 fatty acids. The body can manufacture both EPA and DHA from another essential fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) — found in flaxseed oil, canola oil, soy oil and walnut oil — but only to a limited extent. For more information see the separate review of flaxseed oil and omega-6 products.
What It Does:
Cardiovascular Disease:
Increased consumption of fish oil may help slow the progression of atherosclerosis and thereby prevent heart attacks, and also reduce risk of sudden death due to cardiac arrythmias. Omega-3 fatty acids have a number of heart-healthy effects, including reducing triglyceride levels, raising levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol and, possibly, "thinning" the blood, reducing levels of homocysteine and reducing blood pressure. Fish oils also appear to enhance the effectiveness of statin drugs used to improve cholesterol profile.
Arthritis and Other Inflammatory Diseases:
EPA and DHA have been tried in the treatment of symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis with considerable success (especially in early stages of the disease). These oils may also be useful in the treatment of menstrual cramps, inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease), lupus, and IgA nephropathy.
Psychiatric and Mental Disorders:
For reasons that are less clear, omega-3s seem to help depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, according to a limited number of double-blind trials. Fish oil has also been proposed for attention deficit disorder, borderline personality disorder, dyslexia and cognitive impairment, but as yet the supporting evidence for these uses remains exceedingly preliminary. Other Diseases:
Other proposed uses of fish oils with some support include asthma, Raynaud's phenomenon (abnormal sensitivity of hands and feet to cold), chronic fatigue syndrome, cystic fibrosis, osteoporosis, reducing the risk of prostate cancer and preventing weight loss during cancer chemotherapy. DHA is important for normal development and functioning of the brain and retina in the fetus and in infants and may also reduce the risk of premature delivery in pregnant women.
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) are the two principal fatty acids found in fish. They belong to a family of essential nutrients known as omega-3 fatty acids. The body can manufacture both EPA and DHA from another essential fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) — found in flaxseed oil, canola oil, soy oil and walnut oil — but only to a limited extent. For more information see the separate review of flaxseed oil and omega-6 products.
What It Does:
Cardiovascular Disease:
Increased consumption of fish oil may help slow the progression of atherosclerosis and thereby prevent heart attacks, and also reduce risk of sudden death due to cardiac arrythmias. Omega-3 fatty acids have a number of heart-healthy effects, including reducing triglyceride levels, raising levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol and, possibly, "thinning" the blood, reducing levels of homocysteine and reducing blood pressure. Fish oils also appear to enhance the effectiveness of statin drugs used to improve cholesterol profile.
Arthritis and Other Inflammatory Diseases:
EPA and DHA have been tried in the treatment of symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis with considerable success (especially in early stages of the disease). These oils may also be useful in the treatment of menstrual cramps, inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease), lupus, and IgA nephropathy.
Psychiatric and Mental Disorders:
For reasons that are less clear, omega-3s seem to help depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, according to a limited number of double-blind trials. Fish oil has also been proposed for attention deficit disorder, borderline personality disorder, dyslexia and cognitive impairment, but as yet the supporting evidence for these uses remains exceedingly preliminary. Other Diseases:
Other proposed uses of fish oils with some support include asthma, Raynaud's phenomenon (abnormal sensitivity of hands and feet to cold), chronic fatigue syndrome, cystic fibrosis, osteoporosis, reducing the risk of prostate cancer and preventing weight loss during cancer chemotherapy. DHA is important for normal development and functioning of the brain and retina in the fetus and in infants and may also reduce the risk of premature delivery in pregnant women.
Labels: fish oil, nutrition, Omega-3s
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Organic Green Tea Kombucha
Organic Green Tea Kombucha is based on an ancient remedy and offers a convenient form of kombucha designed for daily use. Legend has it that some 2,000 years ago, Kombucha originated in Russia, and from there it traveled to Japan. Since then it has been used to detoxify the body, enhance the immune system, fight fatigue, and soothe an upset stomach. This special healing formula is made with organic green tea (camellia sinensis), which is organically grown and, unlike other green teas, has a delicate flavor with no bitterness. Green Tea has excellent antioxidant properties. This tea contains a concentrated and purified extract of kombucha-pure, which is produced without the use of refined sugar or black tea, and is made from kombucha grown in a unique medium of 32 supporting Chinese herbs. The recipe is complemented with organic spearmint, which can help to relax the body and aid digestion; organic licorice root, to support the adrenals and enhance the effects of other healing herbs; and dong quai root, a well-known tonic. Once the benefits of these ingredients are released by hot water, you are ready to enjoy a delicious, delightful and soothing cup of tea and one that is naturally rich in antioxidants and other health-supporting qualities.
Labels: green tea, health food, kombucha
Monday, August 14, 2006
The Case for Probiotics
Dr. Mercola
Good health begins in your gut, where there is supposed to be trillions of good bacteria to help build and protect your health. But virtually everyone -- due to contemporary lifestyles including a history of processed foods, processed supplements, antibiotics and other drugs, improper sleep, and much more -- have wiped away many of these good bacteria, leaving them with dangerously depleted defenses against disease.
For most people, it really is like they should have an army inside their gut defending against bad bacteria, viruses, and other invaders, BUT they've killed off most of their troops leaving only a meager few soldiers to do the work off an entire army!
You can of course guess the solution -- you need to replenish the "army" of good bacteria in your gut, and keep it replenished.
Probiotics are health-enhancing bacteria that replenish the microflora in your intestinal track, helping your body to digest and absorb food, as well as fight off many different illnesses and disease.
While it is only starting to receive its due attention by Western medical professionals, the health benefits of probiotics have been known for at least 100 years. Studies have shown that probiotics are effective for the control of:
-Inflammatory bowel disease
-Vaginal yeast infections
-Food and skin allergies in children
-Premature labor in pregnant women
-Recurrent ear and bladder infections
-Chronic diarrhea ... and more!
Of course, as I mentioned, they are essential to protect your immune system overall. If you are successfully able to change your diet so you are truly eating properly day in and day out, the need for probiotics decreases as it is somewhat similar to planting a garden. If you have plenty of healthy plants there is no room for the weeds to grow.
Good health begins in your gut, where there is supposed to be trillions of good bacteria to help build and protect your health. But virtually everyone -- due to contemporary lifestyles including a history of processed foods, processed supplements, antibiotics and other drugs, improper sleep, and much more -- have wiped away many of these good bacteria, leaving them with dangerously depleted defenses against disease.
For most people, it really is like they should have an army inside their gut defending against bad bacteria, viruses, and other invaders, BUT they've killed off most of their troops leaving only a meager few soldiers to do the work off an entire army!
You can of course guess the solution -- you need to replenish the "army" of good bacteria in your gut, and keep it replenished.
Probiotics are health-enhancing bacteria that replenish the microflora in your intestinal track, helping your body to digest and absorb food, as well as fight off many different illnesses and disease.
While it is only starting to receive its due attention by Western medical professionals, the health benefits of probiotics have been known for at least 100 years. Studies have shown that probiotics are effective for the control of:
-Inflammatory bowel disease
-Vaginal yeast infections
-Food and skin allergies in children
-Premature labor in pregnant women
-Recurrent ear and bladder infections
-Chronic diarrhea ... and more!
Of course, as I mentioned, they are essential to protect your immune system overall. If you are successfully able to change your diet so you are truly eating properly day in and day out, the need for probiotics decreases as it is somewhat similar to planting a garden. If you have plenty of healthy plants there is no room for the weeds to grow.
Labels: Health, Mercola, Probiotics
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
TRENDS.....
City-length/Bermuda shorts
Leggings
Tunics and long lines
Less embellishment
Brown
Dresses
Pumps
Ballet flats
Burn-out fabrics
Long, chunky necklaces
Leggings
Tunics and long lines
Less embellishment
Brown
Dresses
Pumps
Ballet flats
Burn-out fabrics
Long, chunky necklaces
Monday, August 07, 2006
Polo Ralph Lauren adds twist to window shopping!
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. (RL.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is taking impulse shopping one step farther with technology that allows passersby to purchase clothing they see in the windows of one of its New York stores by tapping on the glass.
Projected on the window of the Ralph Lauren Madison Avenue store is a 67-inch image of items including polo shirts and tennis ball boy or ball girl uniforms. Customers can shop even when the store is closed by clicking on the window glass.
The Steven Spielberg futuristic movie "Minority Report" inspired the window.
"I really wanted to find a way to make that amazing technology a retail reality," said company senior vice president David Lauren, in a statement.
The company is using the buzz around the display to promote its line of tennis apparel, in conjunction with its sponsorship of the 2006 U.S. Open. The company is also the exclusive outfitter of the Wimbledon tennis tournament, through 2010.
Customers attracted to the sporty tennis clothes they see can purchase them using a credit card swiper mounted to the outside of the window.
A projector beams the images onto the window pane from the inside of the shop, while a thin touch foil mounted on the glass powers the touch screen. The store plans to keep the display up through Sept. 10, though if it succeeds in boosting sales or buzz significantly, Polo Ralph Lauren will roll out the window displays to other stores, a spokesman said.
Projected on the window of the Ralph Lauren Madison Avenue store is a 67-inch image of items including polo shirts and tennis ball boy or ball girl uniforms. Customers can shop even when the store is closed by clicking on the window glass.
The Steven Spielberg futuristic movie "Minority Report" inspired the window.
"I really wanted to find a way to make that amazing technology a retail reality," said company senior vice president David Lauren, in a statement.
The company is using the buzz around the display to promote its line of tennis apparel, in conjunction with its sponsorship of the 2006 U.S. Open. The company is also the exclusive outfitter of the Wimbledon tennis tournament, through 2010.
Customers attracted to the sporty tennis clothes they see can purchase them using a credit card swiper mounted to the outside of the window.
A projector beams the images onto the window pane from the inside of the shop, while a thin touch foil mounted on the glass powers the touch screen. The store plans to keep the display up through Sept. 10, though if it succeeds in boosting sales or buzz significantly, Polo Ralph Lauren will roll out the window displays to other stores, a spokesman said.
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Unload the Glycemic Load....
Low glycemic load, phytonutrient-dense vegetables (an 80 gram serving—approximately ½ cup—has a GL ranging from 0-3) include:
asparagus, beets, bell peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, eggplant, green beans, kale, romaine lettuce, crimini mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, zucchini, summer squash and pumpkin.
Low glycemic load, phytonutrient-packed fruits include:apples (1 medium has a GL of 6.8). fresh apricots (a serving of 3 has a GL of 4.0), cherries (20 of these sweet treats have a GL of just 2.2), grapes (the GL of one cup is 6.9), grapefruit (1/2 large has a GL of 3) kiwi (1 has a GL of 4.0), oranges (1 medium has a GL of 4.4), peaches (a large fresh peach has a GL of 3.0), pears (1 medium has a GL of 4), pineapple (2 slices of fresh pineapple7mdash;a little less than 3 ounces worth—have a GL of 6.6), plums (3-4 small ones have a GL of just 2.7), and strawberries (1 cup—4 ounces—has a GL of 1).
Beans are an excellent low GL choice since, in addition to antioxidant phytonutrients, they're a low-calorie source of both protein and fiber.
Black beans—the beans with the highest concentrations of antioxidant anthocyanin phytonutrients—have a GL of 5.7 per half-cup serving. Soybeans—another phytonutrient superstar—weigh in with an even lower GL of just 1.6 per half-cup. Even a cup of soy milk has a GL of only 3.7. Other beans with a very low GL per one-half cup serving include: navy beans (GL =4.2), split peas (5.1), lentils (5.3), pinto beans (5.8) and garbanzo beans (6.3).
Phytonutrient-rich low GL grains (one serving = ½ cup) include:
barley (GL = 4.25), bulgur (GL = 7.95), brown rice (GL = 8), and millet (GL = 8.52).
Low GL breads made from whole grains (a serving = 1 slice) include: wholemeal rye kernel (pumpernickel) bread (GL ranges from 5-8), whole wheat bread (GL ranges from 8-13). Six-ounces of boiled, whole wheat sphagetti has a GL of 14.
Virtually all nuts and seeds have a very low GL. The GL scores for 50 grams (a little less than 2 ounces) are: peanuts (1), almonds (0), cashews (3), walnuts (0).Low-fat yogurt has a GL per 6 ounce serving of 3. Eggs (120 grams or 4 ounces) have a GL of 0.
asparagus, beets, bell peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, eggplant, green beans, kale, romaine lettuce, crimini mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, zucchini, summer squash and pumpkin.
Low glycemic load, phytonutrient-packed fruits include:apples (1 medium has a GL of 6.8). fresh apricots (a serving of 3 has a GL of 4.0), cherries (20 of these sweet treats have a GL of just 2.2), grapes (the GL of one cup is 6.9), grapefruit (1/2 large has a GL of 3) kiwi (1 has a GL of 4.0), oranges (1 medium has a GL of 4.4), peaches (a large fresh peach has a GL of 3.0), pears (1 medium has a GL of 4), pineapple (2 slices of fresh pineapple7mdash;a little less than 3 ounces worth—have a GL of 6.6), plums (3-4 small ones have a GL of just 2.7), and strawberries (1 cup—4 ounces—has a GL of 1).
Beans are an excellent low GL choice since, in addition to antioxidant phytonutrients, they're a low-calorie source of both protein and fiber.
Black beans—the beans with the highest concentrations of antioxidant anthocyanin phytonutrients—have a GL of 5.7 per half-cup serving. Soybeans—another phytonutrient superstar—weigh in with an even lower GL of just 1.6 per half-cup. Even a cup of soy milk has a GL of only 3.7. Other beans with a very low GL per one-half cup serving include: navy beans (GL =4.2), split peas (5.1), lentils (5.3), pinto beans (5.8) and garbanzo beans (6.3).
Phytonutrient-rich low GL grains (one serving = ½ cup) include:
barley (GL = 4.25), bulgur (GL = 7.95), brown rice (GL = 8), and millet (GL = 8.52).
Low GL breads made from whole grains (a serving = 1 slice) include: wholemeal rye kernel (pumpernickel) bread (GL ranges from 5-8), whole wheat bread (GL ranges from 8-13). Six-ounces of boiled, whole wheat sphagetti has a GL of 14.
Virtually all nuts and seeds have a very low GL. The GL scores for 50 grams (a little less than 2 ounces) are: peanuts (1), almonds (0), cashews (3), walnuts (0).Low-fat yogurt has a GL per 6 ounce serving of 3. Eggs (120 grams or 4 ounces) have a GL of 0.
Extra-virgin olive oil
Atherosclerosis develops from an excessive inflammatory response that causes damage to the lining of our blood vessels (the endothelium) and the smooth muscle of the artery wall. Atherosclerotic plaques form, kind of like band-aids, to cover up these damaged areas. Each step in the process through which plaques develop is regulated by the action of messenger molecules produced by the cells in the blood vessel lining and muscular walls.
A variety of compounds in extra virgin olive oil, including its monounsaturated fats, vitamin E and anti-oxidant phenols, intervene to halt virtually every step of the atherosclerotic process.
Numerous studies have shown that replacing saturated fat in the diet with olive oil's monounsaturated fats significantly lowers blood levels of cholesterol, especially LDL-cholesterol.
The monounsaturated fat in olive oil (oleic acid) also increases blood levels of HDL (good)-cholesterol. It does this, in part, by decreasing the activity of a protein called CETP (the cholesterol ester transfer protein), which dismantles HDL by moving the fats (cholesteryl esters) it contains into other cholesterol molecules. Since more cholesterol esters remain locked up in beneficial HDL, this action also means that less are available for use in the production of potentially harmful LDL.
LDL cholesterol does not cause any damage to the blood vessel unless it has first been damaged by free radicals itself. Each LDL molecule actually contains its own supply of antioxidants to protect itself against free radical damage. Olive oil, which contains both vitamin E and a number of antioxidant phenols, delivers fresh antioxidant troops to LDL, and also protects the endothelium (the lining of the blood vessels) from free radical damage.
By preventing this damage, olive oil short circuits the formation of the numerous inflammatory compounds that would have been generated in response, promoting the development of blood clots and plaques.
Atherosclerosis develops from an excessive inflammatory response that causes damage to the lining of our blood vessels (the endothelium) and the smooth muscle of the artery wall. Atherosclerotic plaques form, kind of like band-aids, to cover up these damaged areas. Each step in the process through which plaques develop is regulated by the action of messenger molecules produced by the cells in the blood vessel lining and muscular walls.
A variety of compounds in extra virgin olive oil, including its monounsaturated fats, vitamin E and anti-oxidant phenols, intervene to halt virtually every step of the atherosclerotic process.
Numerous studies have shown that replacing saturated fat in the diet with olive oil's monounsaturated fats significantly lowers blood levels of cholesterol, especially LDL-cholesterol.
The monounsaturated fat in olive oil (oleic acid) also increases blood levels of HDL (good)-cholesterol. It does this, in part, by decreasing the activity of a protein called CETP (the cholesterol ester transfer protein), which dismantles HDL by moving the fats (cholesteryl esters) it contains into other cholesterol molecules. Since more cholesterol esters remain locked up in beneficial HDL, this action also means that less are available for use in the production of potentially harmful LDL.
LDL cholesterol does not cause any damage to the blood vessel unless it has first been damaged by free radicals itself. Each LDL molecule actually contains its own supply of antioxidants to protect itself against free radical damage. Olive oil, which contains both vitamin E and a number of antioxidant phenols, delivers fresh antioxidant troops to LDL, and also protects the endothelium (the lining of the blood vessels) from free radical damage.
By preventing this damage, olive oil short circuits the formation of the numerous inflammatory compounds that would have been generated in response, promoting the development of blood clots and plaques.
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How to Eat for Youthful Aging
"Most of the characteristics that determine health and vitality after mid-life are related to the inducible or modifiable genetic factors and not the hard-wired or constitutional factors. In fact, gerontologists now state that 75 percent of an individual's health after age 40 is dependent upon what the person has done to his or her genes, not the genes themselves," notes Dr. Bland, a man who has obviously induced the right genes since, at age 60, he has twice the energy of men half his age.
So, which genetic factors does Dr. Bland recommend we induce and what foods should we eat to do so?
In fruit flies, the rate at which cells age is directly related to how well those cells can protect themselves against free radical damage. According to this free radical theory of aging, which applies to us as well, the less exposure to free radicals and the more antioxidant protection a cell has, the longer its youthful lifespan.
So, for youthful aging, we need to avoid unnecessary exposure to free radicals and keep our cells well supplied with antioxidants, both by consuming them ready-made in the foods we eat and by inducing those genes that maximize our own internal production of antioxidants.
In addition to familiar antioxidants in foods, such as vitamins E, C and beta-carotene, our cells rely for protection on a number of very powerful antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione reductase, all of which are manufactured in our cells—if the right messages are sent to our genes by phytonutrients, especially the flavonoids.
Enjoy Lots of Flavonoid-rich Fruits, Vegetables, Legumes, and Whole Grains:
One of the largest groups of phytonutrients, the flavonoids (the red, blue and purple pigments in plants), includes compounds such as:
Quercitin (onions,green tea, apples,cranberries,buckwheat, beans, such as black beans)
Gingerol (ginger)
Kaempferol (strawberries, cranberries, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage chives)
Resveratrol (grape skins, wine, peanuts)
Rutin (citrus fruits, like oranges, lemons, and grapefruit; buckwheat, parsley, tomato, green tea)
Hesperidin (citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapefruit)
Catechins (green tea, grapes, apples, lentils, black-eyed peas)
Anthocyanins (many red, purple, or blue fruits and vegetables, including blueberries, purple cabbage, eggplant)
Isoflavones (soy, chickpeas, peanuts, and other legumes)
Coumestans (soy, peas, Brussels sprouts)
To make sure we provide our cells with a constant supply of flavonoids, these foods should be staples in any anti-aging plan.
The following trace minerals, and thus the foods in which they are concentrated, are also necessary since they are essential components of our antioxidant enzymes:
Zinc (crimini mushrooms, spinach, Swiss chard, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds)
Manganese (cloves, cinnamon, romaine lettuce, spinach, thyme, turmeric)
Copper (crimini mushrooms, blackstrap molasses, Swiss chard, spinach, collard and mustard greens)
Selenium (crimini mushrooms, cod, shrimp, tuna, halibut, salmon, eggs, barley)
http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=faq&dbid=40#how
"Most of the characteristics that determine health and vitality after mid-life are related to the inducible or modifiable genetic factors and not the hard-wired or constitutional factors. In fact, gerontologists now state that 75 percent of an individual's health after age 40 is dependent upon what the person has done to his or her genes, not the genes themselves," notes Dr. Bland, a man who has obviously induced the right genes since, at age 60, he has twice the energy of men half his age.
So, which genetic factors does Dr. Bland recommend we induce and what foods should we eat to do so?
In fruit flies, the rate at which cells age is directly related to how well those cells can protect themselves against free radical damage. According to this free radical theory of aging, which applies to us as well, the less exposure to free radicals and the more antioxidant protection a cell has, the longer its youthful lifespan.
So, for youthful aging, we need to avoid unnecessary exposure to free radicals and keep our cells well supplied with antioxidants, both by consuming them ready-made in the foods we eat and by inducing those genes that maximize our own internal production of antioxidants.
In addition to familiar antioxidants in foods, such as vitamins E, C and beta-carotene, our cells rely for protection on a number of very powerful antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione reductase, all of which are manufactured in our cells—if the right messages are sent to our genes by phytonutrients, especially the flavonoids.
Enjoy Lots of Flavonoid-rich Fruits, Vegetables, Legumes, and Whole Grains:
One of the largest groups of phytonutrients, the flavonoids (the red, blue and purple pigments in plants), includes compounds such as:
Quercitin (onions,green tea, apples,cranberries,buckwheat, beans, such as black beans)
Gingerol (ginger)
Kaempferol (strawberries, cranberries, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage chives)
Resveratrol (grape skins, wine, peanuts)
Rutin (citrus fruits, like oranges, lemons, and grapefruit; buckwheat, parsley, tomato, green tea)
Hesperidin (citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapefruit)
Catechins (green tea, grapes, apples, lentils, black-eyed peas)
Anthocyanins (many red, purple, or blue fruits and vegetables, including blueberries, purple cabbage, eggplant)
Isoflavones (soy, chickpeas, peanuts, and other legumes)
Coumestans (soy, peas, Brussels sprouts)
To make sure we provide our cells with a constant supply of flavonoids, these foods should be staples in any anti-aging plan.
The following trace minerals, and thus the foods in which they are concentrated, are also necessary since they are essential components of our antioxidant enzymes:
Zinc (crimini mushrooms, spinach, Swiss chard, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds)
Manganese (cloves, cinnamon, romaine lettuce, spinach, thyme, turmeric)
Copper (crimini mushrooms, blackstrap molasses, Swiss chard, spinach, collard and mustard greens)
Selenium (crimini mushrooms, cod, shrimp, tuna, halibut, salmon, eggs, barley)
http://whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=faq&dbid=40#how
Great idea!
Underscoring how much Forth & Towne wants to convey a service ethic and wardrobe building, it will advertise Tea for Tuesdays, when customers are asked to bring in their favorite items and request that the staff complement it with a jacket or pants to create an outfit."
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http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/107983?page=4
Smell Fresh in the Heat
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In the interest of maintaining a civil, sweet-scented society, we took a variety of antiperspirants for a test run. While the main objective was to determine which product kept us fragrant, we also factored in the degree of residue left behind. We rated the contenders on how likely you were to come out smelling like roses:
Mitchum for Women Clear Gel, $3.79: This is it: Mitchum is the ideal summer choice, even over the more popular solids. I stayed clear and dry through the workday, steamy subways and even a night of dancing. And since it's a quick-drying gel, there were zero white skid marks.
Degree Women Ultra Clear, $4.79: This stick touts the "100% little black dress approved" label, and as far as solids go, it's true. The only traces it leaves on clothes are too subtle to notice, the scents are refreshing and clean, and Degree's "Body Responsive" anti-perspirant can keep up with any kind of day.
Secret Platinum Invisible Solid, $4.89: The scents are all freshly feminine, and the protection packs a punch. It kept me decently comfortable throughout the day, except - what was it doing on my shirt? An obtrusive, thick white line in a compromising location disproved Secret's claim of being "invisible," and I ended up with a big wet spot on my shirt regardless, just from cleaning it off.
Lady Speed Stick Invisible Dry, $2.75: Sure, it smelled soft and lovely, and it acted that way - the Passion Flower wilted fast. Five minutes standing in the sunlight, and the fabric under my arms was changing from a bright red to an embarrassing, deep burgundy. The "No White Residue" label also seems to refer only to skin, and not to clothes.
Dove Ultimate Clear, cool essentials, $4.89: Applying this stick was like a spa treatment for my underarms; the green tea and cucumber stick both smells and feels very clean and soft. Unfortunately, while it did stay true to its claim, "stays on skin not on clothes," sitting outside at a 7 p.m. dinner, I became increasingly uncertain of its durability.
Ban Invisible Solid, $3.49: Like many other "invisible solids," Ban is far from invisible on clothing, but it is fresh and strong enough for those who are a bit less picky - and clammy - than I.
Suave Naturals, $2.69: Well, it's Suave. It's decent. It doesn't last all day, but it smells fresh enough - just keep it away from your outfit.
Adidas Active, $4.19: This solid is dangerously powdery. It smells like powder, and if it gets near your shirt, it looks like it too - Adidas should stick to making people sweat.
In the interest of maintaining a civil, sweet-scented society, we took a variety of antiperspirants for a test run. While the main objective was to determine which product kept us fragrant, we also factored in the degree of residue left behind. We rated the contenders on how likely you were to come out smelling like roses:
Mitchum for Women Clear Gel, $3.79: This is it: Mitchum is the ideal summer choice, even over the more popular solids. I stayed clear and dry through the workday, steamy subways and even a night of dancing. And since it's a quick-drying gel, there were zero white skid marks.
Degree Women Ultra Clear, $4.79: This stick touts the "100% little black dress approved" label, and as far as solids go, it's true. The only traces it leaves on clothes are too subtle to notice, the scents are refreshing and clean, and Degree's "Body Responsive" anti-perspirant can keep up with any kind of day.
Secret Platinum Invisible Solid, $4.89: The scents are all freshly feminine, and the protection packs a punch. It kept me decently comfortable throughout the day, except - what was it doing on my shirt? An obtrusive, thick white line in a compromising location disproved Secret's claim of being "invisible," and I ended up with a big wet spot on my shirt regardless, just from cleaning it off.
Lady Speed Stick Invisible Dry, $2.75: Sure, it smelled soft and lovely, and it acted that way - the Passion Flower wilted fast. Five minutes standing in the sunlight, and the fabric under my arms was changing from a bright red to an embarrassing, deep burgundy. The "No White Residue" label also seems to refer only to skin, and not to clothes.
Dove Ultimate Clear, cool essentials, $4.89: Applying this stick was like a spa treatment for my underarms; the green tea and cucumber stick both smells and feels very clean and soft. Unfortunately, while it did stay true to its claim, "stays on skin not on clothes," sitting outside at a 7 p.m. dinner, I became increasingly uncertain of its durability.
Ban Invisible Solid, $3.49: Like many other "invisible solids," Ban is far from invisible on clothing, but it is fresh and strong enough for those who are a bit less picky - and clammy - than I.
Suave Naturals, $2.69: Well, it's Suave. It's decent. It doesn't last all day, but it smells fresh enough - just keep it away from your outfit.
Adidas Active, $4.19: This solid is dangerously powdery. It smells like powder, and if it gets near your shirt, it looks like it too - Adidas should stick to making people sweat.
