July 2008 Archives

Jul 30

Los Angeles Halting Fast Food Joints

2008 12:16 PM Posted by elle

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The Los Angeles City Council's Planning and Land Use Management Committee has approved an interim control ordinance (ICO) that would prevent new fast-food restaurants from opening in South Los Angeles, Southeast Los Angeles, West Adams, Baldwin Hills and Leimert...

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Jul 30

True Inspiration

2008 1:40 AM Posted by elle

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Ever wondered what happened to Richard Simmons? Well wonder no more. Here is the fancy man himself leaving the David Letterman show on July 28. I have to give it to this guy for staying true to his spirit....

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Jul 28

Gas Prices Fuel Bikers

2008 2:35 AM Posted by elle

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Since the average price of gasoline hit about $3.25 a gallon early this year, bike sales have skyrocketed, the National Bicycle Dealers Association reported. Store owners across the country report that eco form of transport are flying out the...

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Jul 27

Surfing My Religion

2008 3:10 AM Posted by elle

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Ever sensed that surfers are more relaxed, more at peace? Ever wonder what they see/feel out there? Is it their religion? "Journalist Steven Kotler wondered the same thing. The self-described "science geek" lost faith in the miracle of modern...

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Jul 23

High Gas Prices Not All Bad

2008 7:05 AM Posted by elle

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Something to feel good about regarding gas prices: Traffic deaths around the country are plummeting, just as they did during the Arab oil embargo three decades ago.Researchers with the National Safety Council report a 9 percent drop in motor...

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Jul 21

Vegetarians Live Longer

2008 4:29 AM Posted by elle

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Wonder if vegetarians really are healthier than meat-eating counterparts? The most impressive data arises from a study of 1904 vegetarians over 21 years by the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsche Krebsforschungszentrum). The study's shocking results: vegetarian men reduced their...

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Jul 20

A Monument Restored

2008 5:22 PM Posted by elle

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This is the Saint-Jacques Tower, a Parisian monument. Considered a flamboyant gothic tower, it is all that remains of the former church of Saint-Jacques-la-Boucherie. It has been undergoing a painstaking renovation to ensure its place as a monument of...

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Jul 12

Baby Buzz

2008 5:11 AM Posted by elle

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We know that we get great joy from seeing our babies smile at us. But now scientists at the Baylor College of Medicine say there's more to the feeling than just a sweet face. "Turns out that seeing your...

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Jul 11

Red Wine Slows Aging - Yeah Baby

2008 10:33 AM Posted by elle

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A very heartlifting report from : "Like dark chocolate and fruity cocktails, most of us know that red wine is one of those luxuries that's also loaded with health benefits. But is it also the fountain of youth that...

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Jul 7

Cellulite Solved?

2008 2:52 AM Posted by elle

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Can you ever really get rid of cellulite? According to an article on msnbc, "there's no way to eliminate devilish dimples. But creams to reduce the appearance of cellulite are becoming ever more effective. One new twist: Many brands...

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