Household Items May Impact Hormones

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New research from the Dr. Marianne Kraugerud of the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science suggests that perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), chemicals found in water resistant clothes and non-stick pans, might impact steroid hormones such as oestrogen, testosterone and cortisol, reports The Ecologist. The study conducted on sheep and cells grown in a lab echoes similar results [...]

Tobacco Companies May Have Found Advertising Loophole

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A new study published in the Tobacco Control journal suggests that the major tobacco companies are getting around the rules barring advertising to kids on television by tapping YouTube.

Though the five major cigarette makers deny it, some suggest there are videos on YouTube with product placement-style promotions of certain brands, according to The Los [...]

Even Gang Members Love Starbucks

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Friday morning was pretty eventful since I learned that even gang members like Starbucks. In the East Village and Alphabet City, even in a post-Rudy Giuliani New York, one expects their fair share of shady folks, grifters and junkies. But in Gramercy Park, one expects a bit of suburbia in the city.
So imagine this, I’m [...]

Ear Candy: This Month’s Audio Obsessions

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Timbaland is one of the most talented hip hop and pop producers. This track with Nelly Furtado and SoShy of the U.K. is addictive and could be a great dance beat.

Eminem and Rihanna know a thing or two about toxic relationships. They teamed up for a single from the Detroit native’s latest album.

The it dance [...]

A Faux Glow: The Best New Bronzers & Self Tanners

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Of late I’ve pondered if the “pregnancy glow” might have something to do not just with hormones, but the fact that most pregnant women are more hydrated, consume less caffeine and alcohol, and eat a bit healthier than the average individual. But, most of us are not committed to that long-term and for a solution [...]

JCPenney Enters Fashion Partnership Biz

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JCPenney has taken a cue from other big boxes, such as Target, with the launch of its line with Spanish retailer Mango. The MNG line for the mass retailer includes work appropriate clothes, casual wear, shoes and accessories.

While the collection currently available at JCPenney includes a range of options for casual and work environments, the [...]

Mandela Nonprofit Trustee Resigns Over Diamond Ties

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A trustee of Nelson Mandela’s nonprofit has relinquished his post amid a continued investigation surrounding model and anger management alum Naomi Campbell and some supposed blood diamonds. Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund Trustee Jeremy Ractliffe has chosen to the plead the fifth in a case that involves him, Campbell, Mandela and former Liberian leader Charles G. [...]

Link Love: Tea Party tees, Preggers Diet, GE Babies, & A Facebook Scam

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Genetically engineered babies. A new hormonal treatment is said to be able to treat congenital adrenal hyperplasia, a genetic disorder that can interfere with the development of genitalia. The Los Angeles Times article writes:  “in severe cases, girls are born with male-like sexual organs although they usually have ovaries and a uterus.”
The treatment is extremely [...]

Police Bust Marijuana Farm In Wisconsin

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Police just busted a group of Mexicans that created a huge marijuana farm within Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin, according to the Associated Press. Federal, state and local police followed the growers for much of June and July and decided to bust the operation ahead of an expected boost in traffic to the forest due [...]

The CrackBerry Orgasm: RIM & AT&T Score

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For as long as I’ve been a BlackBerry addict and as long as the iPhone existed, I’ve longed for a smartphone with a full physical QWERTY keyboard and touch capabilities. It has arrived and I hate the name. I have yet to test this gadget in person but AT&T folks can buy it starting August [...]

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