LOS ANGELES, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/10/12 -- Dentist and national oral health care expert Harold Katz, (www.therabreath.com), says many ingredients in some commercial toothpastes are of questionable benefit and some are just plain bad for you. February is National Children's Dental Health Month -- a good time for parents, and anyone who uses toothpaste, to take a few minutes to read the label, he says.
Children and adults ingest toothpaste twice a day every day -- it's probably the thing we put in our mouths most frequently, other than water or other beverages, Katz says.
Here are some common ingredients to avoid:
FD&C blue dye No. 2: This commonly used toothpaste dye is one of several on the list of additives to avoid, maintained by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. It's said to be linked to learning, behavioral and health problems, severe allergic reactions, and headaches, among other problems.
Sodium lauryl sulfate: The American College of Toxicology reports this ingredient in cosmetics and industrial cleaning agents can cause skin corrosion and irritation. Doses of .8 to 110 grams/kilogram in lab rats caused depression, labored breathing, diarrhea and death in 4 out of 20 animals.
Triclosan: An anti-microbial ingredient, the federal Environmental Protection Agency lists triclosan as a pesticide and regulates its use in over-the-counter toothpastes and hand soaps. According to the agency's fact sheet, "Studies on the thyroid and estrogen effects led EPA to determine that more research on the potential health consequences of endocrine effects of triclosan is warranted... Because of the amount of research being planned and currently in progress, it will undertake another comprehensive review of triclosan beginning in 2013."
Look for natural ingredients, such as aloe vera juice, which cleans and soothes teeth and gums and helps fight cavities and kill disease-causing bacteria in the mouth, Katz says.
Also, avoid all toothpastes that contain sodium lauryl sulfate, a harsh detergent that has been linked to canker sores. Toothpastes that are free of sulfates include Weleda's Salt Toothpaste and TheraBreath.
About Dr. Harold Katz
Dr. Harold Katz received his degree in bacteriology from UCLA and is the founder of The California Breath Clinics. He has been featured on ABC's "Good Morning America" and CBS's "Early Show," among other TV shows. Katz formulated the TheraBreath oral care program in 1994.
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Source: Oral Health Care Expert Dr. Harold Katz
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Avatron® Software today announced the availability of its popular Air Display app for Android tablets. The newest addition to the company's family of Air Display products transforms an Android tablet into a wireless computer monitor for Mac or Windows notebook, laptop or desktop computers.
Avatron's lightweight app for Android tablets effectively increases usable screen space by as much as 70 percent while freeing up user workspaces by enabling the repositioning of windows and workflow elements onto a separate computer screen. In addition to the iPad product and the new app for Android tablets, Air Display is also available on Mac OS X, Samsung's Bada and Intel's AppUp platforms.
"Air Display extends the desktop computer onto the Android screen and can also mirror the main monitor," said Dave Howell, Avatron's CEO. "Users can use the app with either the touch screen or a mouse; the touch screen is particularly useful for such functions as the calculator, painting, games and demos.
"Android tablets provide strong flexibility and portability for a large variety of functions. However, the effective use of some software applications requires more screen space or a larger workspace to accomplish tasks that require users to spread out with various source materials, even in a coffee shop or hotel room," Howell explained. "Because Air Display for Android connects the tablet with the notebook, laptop or desktop computer over a local wireless network, users can position the tablet anywhere around the workspace to maximize productivity."
Air Display for Android tablets, like Avatron's Air Display apps for other platforms, delivers high-performance mouse capabilities with continually balanced image quality and refresh speed for optimal viewing quality. Once users load the app directly onto the Android, the "main" computer with each use automatically recognizes the tablet as a secondary monitor and returns to single-screen mode when the app is closed.
The new app is exclusively available in the U.S. in Amazon's Appstore for Android for $9.99.
Avatron separately today released a retail edition of Air Display for the Mac, which, unlike the one available in the Mac App Store, comes with a free trial period. It is usable on older Macs from the PowerMac onward, as well as older Mac OS X versions 10.5.8 and up, which cannot access the Mac App Store.
Single copies of the Mac retail edition are available for $19.99; buyers may purchase two or more copies for $14.99 for each.
For more information, visit www.avatron.com.
About Avatron Software
Avatron® Software is a leading developer of productivity-enhancing applications across all genres for the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Mac, including Air Sharing, Print Sharing, and Air Display. Avatron's Air Sharing file-sharing app was downloaded by more than 1 million users in its first two weeks and has raised the bar for iPhone application design and quality. The company's Air Display for iOS app turns an iPad into a wireless computer monitor with a touchscreen. Avatron was founded in April 2008 by Dave Howell, a former Apple software engineering manager, and a team of veteran Mac OS X programmers. The company is based in Portland, Oregon.
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kris Jenner is not only the matriarch and "momager" of the wildly successful Kardashian clan, but also the mother of six and wife of Olympic Gold Medalist, Bruce Jenner.
Featuring the latest tips from her Fabulous Love Life, Kris Kardashian Jenner shares the ultimate "luv" list and her newest secret, Zestra. (Photo: Business Wire)
Her solid marriage, going on twenty-one years, continues to flourish, but Kris admits there’s a secret to keeping the flames ignited - replacing routine with rapture. "Relationships have ebbs and flows and ups and downs that you have to go with. You have to find ways to spice it up to keep feeding the fire and keep monotony out of monogamy," maintains Jenner. "What women need to know is that it is normal to NOT always be in the mood."
Close to 50% of women complain of sexual concerns and not always being in the mood, and for Jenner, 56, the reason is obvious. “Life is complicated for all of us. With kids, work, friendships, all vying for our attention, my girlfriends and I talk about finding ways to fit in that intimate time and even more importantly, enjoying it. Men have all kinds of products to help give them a boost. Women need to know that they have some options also.
“My secret? I create my own Fabulous Love Life and anyone can benefit from my tips,” says Jenner. “‘My Fabulous Love Life Ready For “Luv” List’ can help make any woman romance-ready whenever she wants or needs to - not just on special occasions. In fact, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to give the ‘Luv’ plan a test drive.”
1. START BY FEELING SEXUALLY CONFIDENT
Learn to be comfortable in your own body and to own your sensuality. Sure, losing weight, exercising and grooming are the things on which we tend to focus, but self-acceptance is the most important. Giving ourselves the freedom to rediscover our own sensuality is essential to creating a Fabulous Love Life.
2. PLAN PRE-SEX PLAY
Get into the moment and make yourself more available for intimacy.
Making it better in the bedroom starts before you enter. Create the mood - even in the smallest of ways. I try to bring my vacation mindset home. How do I feel when I walk into a hotel on a vacation? That’s how I want to feel when I walk into my bedroom, so I try to recreate that intimate environment. Do something small – light a candle, put out a comfy blanket.
3. TALK ABOUT IT. TEXT ABOUT IT
Make foreplay fun and spontaneous – the way it was early on in the relationship. Turn him on with technology. Send a tantalizing Valentine's Day message via text or e-mail.
4. GIVE HIM A SIGN
Don’t take it for granted he can read your mind. Surprise him. Let him know it’s your turn to initiate the romance with body language, a signal, or the tone of your voice.
5. THE ZESTRA OPTION
“I am so excited to have discovered a solution to help women get in the mood and romance ready in minutes,” exclaims Kris.
“For years, men have been getting plenty of help to make it better in the bedroom. Now it’s our turn. Recently, a health professional introduced me to a safe, natural sexual enhancement product for women called Zestra and I couldn’t be happier. What I like best about it is that it’s a blend of botanicals and enriched natural extracts that is applied topically so it is safe and hormone-free. And it is really amazing. It works – and I mean right away. And, who doesn't love instant gratification?” asks Kris.
ABOUT ZESTRA® ESSENTIAL AROUSAL OILS
Zestra is clinically proven to boost desire, arousal and satisfaction in women at all ages and reproductive stages, including those in various stages of menopause, women taking oral contraceptives and anti-depressants, or dealing with the side effects of treatment for common conditions and illnesses – diabetes, obesity and cancer – all of which often but unknowingly may undermine sexual pleasure. Because Zestra is topically applied and works within 3 to 5 minutes of application, being romance-ready in a flash is so easy, so effortless, so uncomplicated that sex and romance actually can feel more spontaneous.
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New York:Diane Terman Public RelationsDiane Terman(212) 744-6055dterman@dianetermanpr.comorDonna Italiano(212) 744-6055 (office)(201) 414-2857 (direct)donnaitaliano@gmail.comorAmy Briskin(212) 794-6644Amy.briskin@gmail.comorLos Angeles:JAG EntertainmentJo-Ann Geffen(818) 905-5511jgeffen@jagpr.com
Source: Zestra
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wynnefield Capital, Inc. announced today that it sent a letter to the Board of Directors of API Group Plc, in support of the Steel Partners Holdings February 8, 2012 letter regarding the exploration of a sale of the Company in order to fully realize the value of API Group. Wynnefield Capital is the second largest stockholder of API Group.
The full text of the letter follows:
| February 10, 2012 |
| Mr. Andrew Turner |
| API Group Plc |
| Second Avenue |
| Poynton Industrial Estate |
| Cheshire, SK12 1ND |
| United Kingdom |
| FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
| Dear Andrew, |
| Wynnefield Capital, Inc. noted with interest the letter you received from Steel Partners, dated February 8, 2012, and your response. We agree with Steel’s assessment that “the market price of API does not reflect intrinsic value and this value will only be realized through a sale of the Company.” |
| Given the extraordinary progress that you and your management team have made in stabilizing and growing API’s businesses, we believe this is an appropriate time to determine if there exists a buyer for the Company willing to purchase it for a price that represents the Company’s true value. |
| If you would like to discuss this further, I can be reached at 212-760-0134. |
| Sincerely, |
| Nelson Obus |
| Wynnefield Capital, Inc. |
ABOUT WYNNEFIELD CAPITAL
Wynnefield Capital, Inc., with its affiliates, is the second largest stockholder of API Group, Plc. Established in 1992, Wynnefield Capital is a value investor specializing in U.S. small cap situations that have company- or industry-specific catalysts.
Wynnefield Capital, Inc.Eric Berman or Donald C. Cutler, 212-521-4800
Source: Wynnefield Capital, Inc.
In honor of Yves St. Laurent Exhibit at Denver Art Museum, 16Mix Cocktail Lounge at Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel To Serve Festive French Cocktail
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- In honor of the upcoming Yves St. Laurent exhibit at the Denver Art Museum, 16Mix Cocktail Lounge will offer a special “Absinthe Green Fairy” cocktail. Absinthe, a distilled, highly alcoholic, anice flavored spirit made from flowers, leaves and other herbs, was made popular by the bohemians in late 19th and early 20th century Paris. The spirit, which has a natural green color, is often referred to as the “green fairy” for the pale green mist that rises when cold water is poured through a special spoon over a sugar cube into the absinthe.
The Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, home to 16Mix Cocktail Lounge, is a sponsor for the YSL Exhibit at the Denver Art Museum, and offers overnight packages that include VIP tickets to the exhibit; guests do not have to wait line to see the exhibit anytime the museum is open.
Yves Saint Laurent: The Retrospective, a sweeping exhibit of the designer’s 40 years of creativity, features a stunning selection of 200 haute couture garments along with numerous photographs, drawings and films that illustrate the development of Saint Laurent's style and the historical foundations of his work. Organized thematically, the presentation melds design and art to explore the full arc of Saint Laurent’s career, from his first days at Dior in 1958 through the splendor of his evening dresses from 2002. The YSL Exhibit runs March 25 through July 8 at the Denver Art Museum, the only North American venue scheduled to present the exhibit.
The Sheraton Denver Downtown is managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts. The Sheraton, Colorado’s largest hotel, is located in downtown Denver on the famous 16th Street Pedestrian Mall, just blocks from the Denver Art Museum, Coors Field (home of the Colorado Rockies), the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, the Pepsi Center (home of the Colorado Avalanche and the Denver Nuggets) and the Colorado State Capitol.
The Sheraton’s YSL Couture Package rates begin at $139 and include two tickets to the exhibit and a weekend night stay. For reservations, see www.sheratondenverdowntown.com and click on the special offers page.
Sheraton Denver DowntownSusan Stiff, 303-598-0104Susan.stiff@starwooodhotels.com
Source: Sheraton Denver Downtown
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