Did you know that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month? Please tune in and watch this one-hour special “Taking Action Against Domestic Violence” on ABC Action News this evening. Three Hands Across the Bay “SUR-THRIVERS” will be featured on the show tonight!! It is from 7:00pm-8:00pm on ABC Action News-WFTS.If you will not be home to watch, you can stream it LIVE on www.abcactionnews.com or from the ABC Action News MOBILE APP!
LOS ANGELES – October 5, 2016 – Olivia Culpo was photographed carrying Henri Bendel recently in NYC! The fashionista complemented her street-styled look with the Henri Bendel Rivington Covertible Tote in Dark Red which launches online today ($450;www.henribendel.com)!
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We are well over half way through the year and now is a great time to regroup and refocus on your goals. You have 3 months left in this year left, so let’s get ready and set SMART goals.
S – Specific: Be specific with your goals. Make sure the goals are significant to you and your life. For example, you set a goal to lose weight. Is that specific? Nope. Here is what a specific goal should sound like, I want to lose 10 pounds.
M – Measurable: Make sure you are able to measure your goals. In sticking with that same weight loss goal. You have to weigh yourself at the beginning to get your current weight and weight yourself weekly.
A – Attainable: Make sure you are being realistic with your goal. Don’t set yourself up for failure. Make sure your goal is attainable. So, if your goal is to lose 10 pounds in 2 days, that is not attainable. Attainable is I want to lose 10 pounds in 2 months.
R – Relevant: Make sure you make your goals connected and close to what you truly want to obtain. If you have no intention of putting in work to lose weight, then it shouldn’t be a goal for you. It has to be relevant for you so that you have the passion and focus to get it done.
T – Time: You have to set a deadline for your goal. If you just say, I want to lose weight and I will start going to the gym one day, is not a smart goal. You will find that one day will never come.
Action for this week: Create smart goals.
Example: I want to lose 10 pounds in 2 months and I will go to the gym 3 days a week. I will weigh myself once a week on Wednesday mornings. Now that’s a smart goal. Remember, be specific, make it measurable, attainable, relevant and set a deadline.
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Are you having problems with large pores? Dimitri James Skinn Cosmetics will end your pore frenzy with their trio of pore products, Pure Pore Detox, Matte Manager and Pore Authority. This line of skincare is definitely worth trying because it works.
I generally don’t have problems with large pores, but when I look closely in the mirror, they are visible and sometimes aggravating. After using these 3 products (for best results, use all three) for a week or so, I have noticed a big difference in my skin, especially the nose area where the pores are more pronounced. What I found truly remarkable is that for about a month now, my husband has also been using these 3 products and I can definitely see a difference in his overall skin appearance as well. His skin is smooth and his skin texture is clear, he even noticed it himself. Yes, my husband often tests products for me and I don’t think I am getting these skincare products back. I want to thank Demitri James for creating such a great product, one that works!
Pure Pore Detox is a sulfate and oil free cleanser. It will thoroughly strip your skin of dirt, grime, and makeup, leaving it refreshed. The formula of natural oils from Brazilian Volcanic White Clay and Amazonian Green Clay works wonders on your skin. Although it is recommended that you use the cleanser twice a day, we are seeing great results using Pure Pore detox once every morning.
The key to shrinking those pores are with Matte Manager and Pore Authority. Matte Manager is a daytime pore reducing serum. Simply place 2- to 3 drops on your fingertips after cleansing and smooth the serum onto your troubled spots. This serum will leave your skin smooth, and radiant. Matte Manager is formulated with extracts from the African yellow wood tree which aid in tightening pores. Salicylic Acid smooths the skin for a brighter appearance, the pores literally shrink up.
The third product in this fabulous pore reducing line is Pore Authority, a nighttime pore reducing serum. Pore Authority is designed to work its magic while you sleep. Use just like the daytime serum applying 2 to 3 drops to your fingertips and apply to your skin. The fruit acids infused in the serum help renew and resurface your skin, while other extracts increase moisture retention for a brighter and more youthful-looking complexion.
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Those who practice yoga teacher training have to often deal with injuries as well. Those from overworking ourselves in daily activities, in yoga or other exercises. Sure, yoga in a Bali resort can be a therapeutic in healing and recovery – but done wrong, it can be an impediment to healing or even worsen the condition.
It’ll do well to adhere to some simple guidelines while practicing yoga when under an injury. Utilize the power of yoga to activate the body’s lymphatic system and by improving local circulation. Thereby supporting the healing process.
There are three main stages to healing after an injury occurs. By becoming aware of these and following the guidelines for each stage we can speed the healing process and reduce the risk of aggravating the injured area.
I. The Acute Stage: During the acute period, rest the injured area for 4-6 days. Do not perform any movements that might aggravate the injury or produce pain. Using ice or a compression (an ace bandage) on the injured area during the first few days after the injury is recommended to help relieve inflammation and pain, and to expedite the recovery process. At the beginning inflammation is usually present, so elevating the affected area will help to reduce any swelling and also any throbbing or discomfort.
Here, inversion poses will be helpful by activating the lymphatic system, especially if the injury is in the lower body. Once the swelling subsides, very gentle and slow movements can be performed, but not so as to stretch the muscles that trigger the pain. Even though the area may feel constricted and prefer a stretch, it will not help with the healing process and most likely will re-injure the area preventing the healing process.
II. The Secondary Stage: This subacute stage of injury follows lasts between 1-3 weeks. During this period the injured tissue is still fragile and prone to re-injury. Gentle stretching is the key to recovery. Focus on your breath and the sensations of stretches, but do not over extend to the point of pain.
The next step involves slowly and gently strengthening the muscles involved in the injury. Start off with slow, gentle non-weight bearing movements and gradually increase the range of movements and repetitions. As symptoms disappear, gradually progress to weight-bearing movements. Adequate warm-up sessions before and proper alignment during yoga is essential in this healing stage.
Assume the poses slowly and gently; hold them for long times and maintain slow deep breathes in the poses. Any movements that aggravate your symptoms should be avoided. If any pose results in pain, tingling, or numbness do not continue.
III. The Chronic Stage: This stage of injury may take up to 12-18 months for achieving complete healing. Even though the injured site may feel right it will still be prone to re-injury and/or chronic inflammation. It is important to exercise care during this stage as the injury will not have healed fully. Severe pain lasting more than a few days without improvement requires medical attention.
These guidelines will help you in continuing your yoga practice while allowing for the healing process of your injury. Keep in mind that a yoga practice should be used only to supplement conventional therapy, not replace it. You can also take guide from yoga teacher training with ease to heal your injuries.
Idina Menzel wore Randi Rahm to the Latin American Music Awards this evening in Los Angeles! The award winning singer stunned in the Raquel Gown from the Fall 2016 Collection (Price Available Upon Request,www.randirahm.com).
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Honoree Dr. Henri Ford & SNN’s Areva Martin
One of It’s A Glam Thing’s favorite charities, Los Angeles based Special Needs Network, advocating for children with autism and other developmental disabilities held their annual gala at Sony Pictures Studios this past Saturday night. Once again, led by their fearless leader, TV analyst, host and human & civil rights attorney Areva Martin, the evening was a total smash hit!
Master of Ceremonies, The Bold & The Beautiful’s Sean Kanan
The Bold & The Beautiful’s Sean Kanan served as Master of Ceremonies and OWN’s Karamo Brown hosted the evening’s red carpet. Glamorous celebrities, dignitaries and others strutted their finest formal attire all in the spirit of raising money for worthy and deserving children. Some of the special guests included four time NAACP winner Camille Winbush, recent Emmy winner Patrika Darbo, LA City Attorney Mike Feuer, former New Orlean’s Saints James Anderson, Dancing With The Stars Edyta Sliwinska, Bret Green and Erica Marie Sanchez from CBS’ The Inspectors, CBS anchor Pat Harvey, actor Oba Babatunde, television personality Kiki Shepard and more.
SNN’s Areva Martin with NFL player, James Anderson and Guest
Martin presented an award to Shannon Hunt, Senior Producer of TV’s The Doctors on behalf of The Doctors. Los Angeles County Fire Chief and SSN board member, Daryl Osby presented two awards to Alva Mason, Director of African American Strategies for Toyota and to Less Ybarra, Executive Director of Southern California Blue Cross/Medicaid at Anthem Blue Cross for Anthem Blue Cross. SNN board member Bonnie Berry Lamon presented an award to the amazing Henri Ford, MD, Vice President and Surgeon in Chief at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
SNN’s Areva Martin with Shannon Hunt & Dr. Jennifer Berman from TV’s The Doctors
The glitz and glamour of the evening was enhanced by special dance performances choreographed by Sliwinska while guests danced to the R&B sounds of Crystal Starr & The Bowties with a special tribute to the legendary Prince. For more information on Special Needs Network go to http://snnla.org.
Now that the kids are safely back at school, it’s time to relax and enjoy my Art Naturals. By Art Naturals, I mean my Art Naturals Essential Oil Diffuser and Art Naturals Top 8 Essential Oils. I love that I can use my diffuser anytime I want and anywhere I want. What’s even better, I don’t have to argue with my kids about what essential oils to use. I can use any scent I want, anytime I want. Last week I used Peppermint and ran the diffuser in my bedroom all night. I placed it on my nightstand so I could smell the delicate aroma. It is very easy to operate and extremely quiet, trust me you will sleep like a baby. This week I am running the diffuser near the stovetop using Art Naturals Essential Oil Sweet Orange and it smells delightful. Try using Art Naturals Essential Oil Diffuser at the office, during a yoga class or an excercise workout. Art Naturals states that “This diffuser helps to relieve stress and anxiety, joint pain and nasal and chest congestion. It is also effective as an all-natural insect repellant, deterring bugs and mosquitos. ”
Some of the unique features the Art Naturals Essential Oil Diffuser offers is that it’si extremely quiet, has no heat Ultrasonic Technology and has a sleek design utilizing soft LED lighting. My favorite part is you can set your diffuser to display 7 soft colors (see video below). The diffuser makes a perfect nightlight and I can take advantage of aroma therapy right in my home. Art Naturals offers you 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee or your money back! ArtNaturals.com
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Getting started as a fashion designer is never easy. You are in competition with too many brands existing in the industry. Making people aware of your products is the first thing you need to do to succeed in the competitive business. For this reason, you can use digital signage. Even so, it is important to remember that not all signs capture the desired attention. It is hence important for you to learn how to use digital signage accordingly. Here are the best tips you can use to create compelling content for your fashion boutique signage.
Be precise
The mistake people make when using digital signage is that of giving too much information. Although this is good, it does not work on digital signage. Remember that the people you want to pass the message to are in a hurry. Therefore, you need to keep your message short and to the point. If you are using a video, it should be no more than two minutes long. The short and the more precise the video is the better. The idea is not to lose the attention of your audience before you communicate your point.
Display your products
You do not have to spend a lot of time and money hiring professional models. Although using a model would be much better, you can simply use ‘money queens’. Make sure you take photos of your best pieces then present them along with your digital signage content. Images are more impactful than text. Make use of them but ensure you hire a professional photographer to take the best photos of your pieces. You should also use the best digital signage software that displays your content perfectly.
Make the content legible
Your audience should be able to read your content without straining. Make sure that you use the right fonts and colors that make it easy for people to read your content. Avoid the curly-cues and multiple colors. If people are not able to read the content, they will move on without paying much attention to your products. Smaller signs are harder to read too so avoid them as much as you can.
Test before you post
It is common for people to create their digital signage and display them without ever testing their impact. This is one of the major reasons for failure for most marketers. To start with, you need to make sure that the content makes sense and that it is easy to read. You also need to test where you will be placing your content. Will the sign work best on a window display or inside your store? Get the opinion of friends.
Make it interesting
Boring signs will not benefit you. The goal is to command the attention of your customers. Make use of interesting slogans, great images and offer discounts.
So long as you understand your target audience, when it comes to digital signage, you are only limited by your imagination. Create signs that command attention and not ones that just display your content in a boring way.
Author Bio
Bob Phibbs is a fashion designer with a fashion boutique business in San Diego. He uses digital signage to draw attention to his designs. If you need support in creating your first digital signage, try https://dopublicity.com.
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Add Heliocare® Daily Use Antioxidant Formula to your daily routine to help skin protect against the damaging effects of free radicals*
Aging happens to us all. It’s inevitable, but it’s also complicated. First of all there are two different kinds of aging: Intrinsic (think: genetics) and Extrinsic (think: environmental and lifestyle related factors). Unfortunately, extrinsic factors like pollution, sun exposure, excessive alcohol consumption, stress, smoking and even exercise all include elements that produce free radicals.
A free radical is a molecule that’s missing at least one electron, causing it to be negatively charged. In an effort to remain neutral, free radicals seek electrons from healthy cells. This process leaves healthy cells damaged, and sets off a chain reaction. Unfortunately, free radicals are a part of our everyday life and high levels of free radicals in the body have been linked to a number of medical conditions and premature aging.1
Pollution as an extrinsic factor is specifically concerning. And the ozone may be a primary cause of skin damage related to pollution. As described in a recent NY Times article, “Ozone, the toxic gas formed when UV light hits mono-nitrogen oxides (basically, combustion exhaust), is suspected by some to be one of the primary causes of pollution-related skin damage. (Ozone in the stratosphere absorbs UV rays, and so is protective against skin cancer. But ground-level ozone has been linked to respiratory problems.)”2 The ozone oxidizes lipids in the skin causing damaging inflammation, breaking down of the skin barrier and causing DNA-damaging effects.
Fortunately, you don’t have to permanently stay indoors or give up on your fitness goals; you can help neutralize free radicals by introducing antioxidants into your daily routine.3 The goal is for the number of antioxidants in the body to outnumber free radicals in the body. So in addition to a healthy, antioxidant-rich diet, consider adding a dietary supplement, like Heliocare Daily Use Antioxidant Formula to your daily routine to help your skin protect itself from the damaging effects of free radicals.*
Heliocare Daily Use Antioxidant Formula is a natural oral dietary supplement with a powerful antioxidant formula. It is derived from the extract of Polypodium leucotomos (PLE), a tropical fern native to Central and South America that has been used for centuries as a remedy for skin related conditions. The antioxidant properties in this supplement help skin protect against the damaging effects of free radicals and help to maintain younger-looking, more resilient skin.*
Heliocare retails for $29.99 and can be purchased at Walgreens locations nationwide. For more information, please visit www.heliocare.com or www.ferndalehealthcare.com.
