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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

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.

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

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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:

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