Saturday, August 24, 2013

'GMO OMG' - Documentary Film


"GMO OMG"

A Documentary by Jeremy Seifert


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GMO OMG made its world premiere at the 2013 Berlin International Film Festival.  Screen Daily called the film "powerfully provocative" and "a subject that needs to be focused on." 


Today in the United States, by the simple acts of feeding ourselves, we are unwittingly participating in the largest experiment ever conducted on human beings. Each of us unknowingly consumes genetically engineered food on a daily basis. The risks and effects to our health and the environment are largely unknown. Yet more and more studies are being conducted around the world, which only provide even more reason for concern. We are the oblivious guinea pigs for wide-scale experimentation of modern biotechnology. 


GMO OMG follows one family's struggle to live and eat without participating in an unhealthy, unjust, and destructive food system. Has the global food system been irrevocably hijacked or is there still time to heal the planet, feed the world, and save ourselves? 


GMO OMG also takes a critical look at the corporations who control what we eat. Last year, Monsanto and other food industry leaders spent $45 million to defeat a ballot in California that would require GMO labeling. And more recently, in an effort to combat labeling on food packaging, a conglomerate of biotech companies put up an informational website to disseminate their point of view on GMOs and try to make people feel safe about what they are eating.

 



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Friday, June 28, 2013

What Handcrafted Luxury Looks Like


Ever wonder what one-of-a-kind handcrafted luxury looks like? Calleen Cordero's new video takes you behind the scenes on a tour of our N. Hollywood factory; where over 45 skillful artisans hand-make your favorite footwear, handbags and accessories.
See for yourself the time, dedication and beauty that goes into making each piece.
Factory Video
New Retail Locations!
Sunset Plaza: 8659 Sunset Blvd., W. Hollywood CA 90069 T: 310.360.0527





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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Happy Father's Day! Gift Ideas pour la Fête des Pères

After you've gotten Dad more silk ties than he knows what to do with, enough ash trays to last a lifetime and a case of wine, that, well, he'll guard in his cellar until it's time to celbrate those special family occasions... It's time to change it up.

Why not get him a line of Weleda's Organic Personal Care line for Men?

See below for Suggestions...


And while you're picking up gifts for Dad, remember to get yourself a treat too - Why not try the new pomegranate anti-aging skin and body care line? They leave your skin soft, supple and beautiful.

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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Sauvegarde Lavandes Provence (Save The Lavender!)

by Paige Donner

(Originally published on Digital Journal HERE)

Lavender is being threatened by insects that have also preyed on crops such as tobacco and tomatoes. Learn about the history of lavender and how advocacy groups are trying to save it from devastation.
You might not be aware of the fact that much of the world's production of fine lavender, the kind that is used in the finest perfumes and the finest body care products, such as those made by L'Occitane, is grown in France's Haute-Provence.
The region of Haute-Provence is part of the Cote d'Azur Alpes region of southern France. These high plateaus where the fine lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is grown, however, is an area of Provence just north of Aix-en-Provence that has remained just out of arm's reach of the mass influx of sun-worshipping tourists Provence has seen in the past decades... ever since the nearby town of Arles was made so famous by master painters like Van Gogh.
Unfortunately, though, the lavender has not remained out of harm's way, despite its elevated isolation. It has been under threat by a little insect, a sort of cicada known to scientists as "Hyalesthes obsoletus" that has been flourishing during the increase of heat waves and dry spells that the region has experienced since 1987, and in particular since 2003 when the region felt that extreme heat wave that spanned Europe. The insect thrives on... you guessed it, lavender.
Allow me to give a bit of a background here on lavender and just how important a crop this is to the region. First of all, picture in your mind those idyllic photos of lakes and lakes of lavender fields. This is the region where those photos originate. The L'Occitane products that supply their 2000 shops around the world - their entire lavender harvest is from this region. In fact, they purchase just about half the annual crop harvest of lavender produced in Haute-Provence, the region where the company was founded and is still, today, headquartered. In essence, the locals didn't nickname the little blue flower "blue gold" for nothin'.


Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/351074#ixzz2UlZ9aYYb




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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Sirius XM Satellite's Green Is Good Radio Features Paige Donner, Founder Green Blog Network



Paige Donner,  journalist, blogger, eco-activist, actor/filmmaker and more, returns to the show from Paris to discuss her passion for local food and wine. Donner became more interested in the marriage of regional wines and local food when she was in British Columbia to cover the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. Three and a half years later, her Local Food and Wine media platform and blog has spanned the globe, covering the world's great winemaking and local food producing regions. As her knowledge of the globe's wine regions grew, so too did her concern for how climate change could potentially impact viticultural areas.

Paige Donner

"Wine grapes have long been recognized by scientists as being the most sensitive agricultural crop in terms of climate change," Donner reveals. "What you see happening in wine regions [could preview] what is coming down the pike for other agricultural regions."


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Monday, May 6, 2013

DIY Healthy Shiny Hair Summer '13


re-published from Hungry For Change

1. All Hair Types: Avocado and Honey



Cut and scoop out the flesh from a ripened avocado and mix in a tablespoon of organic honey. Apply to hair and allow it to sit for 20 minutes before rinsing it off in the shower.

Avocados are rich in a variety of vitamins and nutrients, including vitamin E and protein, both of which your hair needs to remain soft and healthy. Meanwhile, honey is a natural antibacterial agent.

2. Dry Hair: Olive Oil and Egg




In need of some major TLC?  Combine three tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil with two eggs and apply the mixture to your hair and let the mixture sit for 20 minutes before rinsing in the shower.

The olive oil will help hydrate brittle locks, while the protein in the eggs will promote healthy hair growth.

3. Oily Hair: Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemon



Combine 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar with the grated peel of an entire lemon and allow it to set for 15 minutes to absorb the excess oil from your scalp, and then rinse in the shower.

Apple cider vinegar will remove build up from styling products and conditioners and strengthen the hair shaft, leaving you with soft, shiny strands. It will also balance hair's pH level, kill bacteria, and is a cure for dandruff.

4. Dry, Flaky Scalp and Hair: Banana, Honey and Almond


Mash together 1/2 a ripe banana and add two tablespoons of honey and a few drops of almond oil and allow it to set with a shower cap on for 20 minutes before rinsing.
Bananas can increase the moisture of your hair, smooth frizz and soothe your itchy scalp.



Choose a mask that suits your hair condition and bring your hair back to life!




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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Neutrogena's Naturals Acne Collection

Lots of high school grads are going to need to be looking their photogenic best real soon. 
Why not pick them up some of these new Neutrogena Naturals products to try out
for the big day?!

By collaborating with an integrated panel of specialists and dermatologists, including experts in integrated medicine, biochemistry and micronutrients, NEUTROGENA® developed natural alternatives to treat acne and help prevent breakouts. Formulated with 1% naturally-derived salicylic acid from the Wintergreen plant, the Naturals Acne Cream Cleanser, Scrub and Treatment are proven to enhance the proper function of healthy skin and meet the need of consumers of all ages seeking an efficacious, natural alternative to traditional acne remedies. 



NEUTROGENA® Naturals Acne Cream Cleanser

·         Fresh, citrus natural fragrance
·         Pearlescent, white creamy cleanser 
formulated with natural menthol that leaves skin 
feeling refreshed and cool
·         Fortified with 1% of naturally-derived Salicylic 
Acid clinically proven to penetrate deep down into
 pores to treat breakouts and help prevent new 
ones from forming
·         93% naturally derived product
Suggested Retail Price: $7.99/ 5 oz.

NEUTROGENA® Naturals Acne Spot Treatment

·         Fresh, citrus natural fragrance
·         Gentle, water-based formula smoothly 
glides onto skin
·         Fortified with 1% of naturally-derived 
Salicylic Acid clinically proven to penetrate 
deeply for targeted treatment
·         93% naturally derived
Suggested Retail Price: $8.99/ .75 oz.
NEUTROGENA® Naturals Acne Foaming Scrub

·         Fresh, citrus natural fragrance
·         Contains natural Jojoba beads to gently 
exfoliate skin by sweeping away excess oil, dirt, 
and dead skin cells for smoother skin
·         Fortified with 1% of naturally-derived 
Salicylic Acid clinically proven to penetrate 
deep down into pores to treat breakouts and 
help prevent new ones from forming
·         93% naturally-derived product
Suggested Retail Price: $8.99/ 4.2 oz.


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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

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