Biochemist expert Dr. Barry Sears explains the answer to the widely-asked question: Why are Americans are getting fat? He describes the dangerous trend of obesity from a very scientific standpoint, which may help those struggling with weight issues to find the answer to fight the battle of the bulge and finally win.Dr. Sears:   Well, we actually have two reasons to explain this:

Either people who gain weight are either people who are morally inferior because they eat too many calories and don’t exercise enough. Or something more insidious is happening. I for one believe it is the second: The reason people are getting fatter is because of our genes in those who are genetically-pre-disposed are being turned on…turned on by very recent changes in the American diet, and that’s fueling our obesity epidemic, and that’s a very scary statistic.

The reason why? Because you don’t know whether or not you’re genetically-susceptible. And what are the two primary changes in our diet that fuel this?

1. The increase of vegetable oils. The things which are now the cheapest form of calories in the world’s diet.  Things like soybean oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, safflower oil. All these are rich in Omega 6 fatty acids. These are the fatty acids, that, if we consume too much, increase inflammation in our bodies.

2. And this inflammation can be accelerated by the increase of refined carbohydrates. What are those? Yes, they’re junk food, but basically it’s anything that’s white: white bread, white potatoes, white pasta, white rice. And you begin to see that now, if you are genetically pre-disposed, as 70% of Americans are, that if your diet is composed of more refined carbohydrates and more vegetable oils, that basically you’re setting up an inflammatory fire, that’s going to turn on these ancient genes, that will make you fat and keep you fat. It’s a very complex situation – it’s more complex than “eat less, exercise more”. That has never worked. Don’t you think every overweight person has tried that and failed? Had they failed because they were ‘morally inferior’? No. It’s because they were given the wrong advice.

And that’s what the Zone Diet does, it tries to give you a blueprint, to take the food ingredients you like to use, and put them into a dietary format that allows you to take control of your genes, and by doing so, retake control of your future.

www.ZoneDiet.com

Read more about Dr. Sears here…

As a former research scientist at the Boston University School of Medicine and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dr. Sears has also devoted his research efforts for over 30 years to the study of lipids.

He is the author of 12 books, including the New York Times #1 best-seller “The Zone: A Dietary Road Map to Lose Weight Permanently: Reset Your Genetic Code: Prevent Disease: Achieve Maximum Performance, Harper Collins, May 1995.

He has also published over 30 scientific articles in biochemistry, medical, pharmacy, and nutrition journals, has 13 U.S. patents in the areas of intravenous drug delivery systems and hormonal regulation for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, blood tests, processing chemical compounds, reducing blood pressure, and reducing excess insulin. He also has 4 U.S. patents pending for reducing inflammation in the body.

Click here to watch Dr. Sear’s video on “Why Americans are Getting Fat”…

Read all the up-to-date information Dr. Sears has to share on www.DrSears.com. Read his latest article on ‘Ominous new warnings issued about Toxic Fat’ here…

Click here to read “What is Silent Inflammation?”

His books have sold more than 5 million copies in the U.S. and have been translated into 22 different languages, including:

•    Mastering the Zone, Harper Collins, 1997.
•    Zone Perfect Meals in Minutes, Harper Collins, 1997.
•    Zone Food Blocks, Harper Collins, 1998.
•    The Anti-Aging Zone, Harper Collins, 1999.
•    A Week in the Zone, Harper Collins, 2000.
•    The Soy Zone, Harper Collins, 2000.
•    100 Great Zone Foods, Harper Collins, 2001
•    The Omega Rx Zone, Harper Collins, 2002
•    Zone Meals in Seconds, Harper Collins, 2004.
•    The Anti-Inflammation Zone, Harper Collins, 2005.
•    Toxic Fats: When Good Fat Turns Bad, Harper Collins, 2008.

According to the Gentleman’s Read website, they define the modern gent as someone who earns recognition through his clear willingness to put more into the world than he takes out; someone with a deep-seated desire to do something that genuinely matters. And A Gentleman’s Read is his new online resource.

With contributors from top independent websites including Another Something, Dezeen, Gilt Taste, On Plate Still Hungry, Portable, Post-New, The Boilermaker and Trendland, offering discerning insights and articles, galleries and interviews, A Gentleman’s Read is a shot of inspiration for the man who wants to make a difference.

Here are just a few of the online magazines you’ll find on A Gentlemen’s Read:
Dezeen is a carefully edited selection of the best architecture, design and interiors projects from around the world before anyone else.

Trendland is quickly claiming the leading edge of organic, spontaneous trend information. The relatively young e-zine (2006) has gained a significant following among international trend-watchers and design addicts alike. Relentlessly pushing the limits in both rare content and alluring web design, the site is a beacon for voracious aesthetes around the world.

On Plate Still Hungry is a food, drink, travel and culture magazine that sees a worldwide collective of writers, artists, chefs, designers, photographers, musicians and filmmakers share meals, stories, interviews and ideas on the daily, family styles.

Post-New is the inspirational source of newness. We discover, curate and report innovation, thinking, ideas and people that do more than just break the rules.

Another Something is about finding exceptional craftsman, inspiring stories and creativity around the world.

A Gentleman’s Read brings you the ideas and stories that really matter, curated by Ketel One Vodka.

Inspired by over 300 years of family distilling history, Ketel One knows a thing or two about pairing tradition with modern innovation. Handcrafted to this day at the Nolet Distillery in Schiedam, Holland, Ketel One Vodka is the perfect marriage of old world pot still craft and modern distilling techniques.

Check out A Gentleman’s Read now at www.agentlemansread.com

WOW! Creations' "Baby Swag Bag" for Jessica Simpson and New Baby Girl

Check out these Items Included in the Baby Swag Bag:

 Lullaby Lilly’s

Lullaby Lilly’s provided their unique, handmade baby and children clothing items. Products offered by Lullaby Lilly’s include; play mat blankets, infant tutu’s & diaper covers, nursing covers, lily pad bath cover, burp cloths, hooded towels, wash mitts, knit caps, coffee & bottle sleeves, swaddlers, soft blocks, owl lovies and gift sets. www.LullabyLillys.com

Jack Mat for Fireplaces!

Protect your baby from the hard, sharp corners of your fireplace, including your fire hearth… it is custom-made, fire-retardent, and will give you peace of mind, and protect your new baby! Watch this video, it shows all the benefits (and other great, life-saving tips for the protection of your new baby!

Jack Mat hearth cushions provides a comfortable place to sit and additional seating in your room. It is a child safety seat and furniture all in one. Every Jack-Mat has a sturdy well constructed wooden frame, two layers of comfortable padding and is upholstered with stain resistant fabric. No assembly is required. Easy to install and remove. Monogramming is also available. www.jackmatllc.com

 Games For Dames

Games For Dames provided an entertaining game for Jessica and the other Moms to have fun with playing at the baby shower called, “What’s a DAME to Do?!”. This light hearted game questions the ladies what they would do in different hilarious ‘dame dilemmas’ and is great fun at all girly get-togethers. www.GamesForDames.com

Baby Butz Cream

Baby Butz diaper rash cream is a 100% natural product created by a mother to relieve and prevent diaper rash on sensitive baby skin. Be sure that no toxic chemicals or painful alcohol will be applied to your loved one’s bottom because this product is both safe and effective at soothing diaper rash. www.BabyButz.com

Kenshar Fruit Vine Products

www.KensharProducts.com

Kenshar Products presented their all natural Chamomile and Lavender for Extremely Dry Skin. This body moisturizing cream for dry skin hydrates, moisturizes and soothes inflamed dried skin, burns, eczema and psoriasis. This product is made with chamomile butter, lavender and bergamot oils, for their antiseptic properties, and chamomile and lavender moisturizing lotion absorbs into your skin.

Udderly Smooth Udder Cream

Udderly Smooth ‘Udder Cream for Dry Skin‘ was also supplied in the gift bag. This product contains rich moisturizing ingredients not found in your average moisturizing lotion. Udderly Smooth is recommended for use on dry or cracked skin, diabetic foot care and as a facial or general moisturizing lotion.www.UdderlySmooth.com

AromaEarth Perfume

AromaEarth added a bottle of their newest perfume, Cali Blue, to the gift bag. Cali Blue is a clean and crisp blend of California florals and citrus with an amber vanilla base, for a unique aroma that reminds you of California coastal beaches.

WOW! Creations

WOW! Creations organized this great Baby Swag Bag for Jessica Simpson and her new born baby girl. WOW! is a LA based creative marketing and publicity company specializing in creating Celebrity, VIP Gift bags filled with high-end consumer products for Hollywood Award Shows, Film Festivals, Beauty Pageants, Charity Events, Sports Events, Individual Gifting Experiences and Launch parties for emerging companies. www.WOWcreationsMedia.com

check out this video of Jack Mat and other life-saving ideas for your baby…

Actors/Golfers Joe Regalbuto and Don Cheadle try DnA on for size at the George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic.

This is no mere golf club — DnA Golf, formed in 2009 as a subsidiary of VyaTek, holds the patent for detachable face technology, and it boasts a unique crown logo position. Two years later, DnA Golf kicked off in-house production, ultimately bringing to market fully custom Private Label Golf drivers. DnA drivers are not only customized around the requested colors, graphics, and logos of each customer, they’re engineered to the maximum legal limits of USGA conformance.

Customized DnA drivers

Business pros know golf can be a valuable tool and opportunity for building relationships, making deals, and general relaxation. Whether the sport is your hobby or your gateway to industry connections, DnA Golf lets you take it to the next level with fully customizable clubs. Clients, friends, and opponents alike will be impressed with your unique colors and your chosen brand. Golfers will appreciate the alignment bar on the Private Label drivers to help with their alignment when teeing off. This piece of real estate serves a second purpose: You can decorate the resulting high-contrast crown windows with a secondary color, adding an extra spotlight to your brand. Because the drivers are built to order, DnA Golf can work with you to match the colors to your brand and logo.

At The George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic: Deanna Fero – DnA Golf Director of Business Development, George Lopez, Gary Cruz – Cruzwood Communications (former TV Sports Caster) – DnA Golf PR Firm Howard Lindsay – Owner/CEO DnA Golf

There’s no mistaking your brand and logo on DnA drivers. With the company’s patented logo integration display, your insignia is placed in a prominent spot for all spectators to see every time you tee off. DnA drivers offer six different placement opportunities for your graphics: the crown of the head, the toe of the head, the bottom of the head, the shaft, the grip, and the head cover. While the placement might be pronounced, the result is never overwhelming.

Actor Michael Clarke Duncan with DnA driver

Of course, fully custom Private Label DnA drivers don’t just look good — they deliver the performance you want, starting with the 460cc titanium heads engineered to the maximum legal limits of USGA conformance standards. As engineered, these titanium heads with maximum trampoline effect give the drives a face thickness of 3.2mm — the top factor in how far the ball travels on the golf course. With each Private Label Driver, you can expect a 65g graphite Accra Designed Shaft, a Pure Pro Velvet Traction Grooved Grip, and a premium Head Cover. To further ensure quality control, DnA drivers are U.S.-designed and cast in the same factory with the same materials as TaylorMade drivers.

With every stroke of Private Label DnA driver, you’re not only working on your golf game; you’re also creating brand awareness for your corporation, charity, green-grass facility, sports organization, or government agency with a high-quality, high-value product delivering long term exposure.

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For golfers who want a driver for tour or recreational use, DnA Golf offers an out-of-the-ordinary driver for out-of-the-ordinary needs. DnA’s Alpha 610 features a detachable 3.2mm USGA-conforming face.  Additionally, DnA partnered with Fujikura and Pure Grips, the leading premium brands in shafts and grips, respectively, for the driver. This unique construction allows DnA’s designers to optimize the two performance factors at the top of every golfer’s list: distance and acoustics.

The distance traveled by a golf ball is directly related to the energy expended on impact with the driver. Even when hit perfectly, the ball loses a large amount of energy when it collides with the golf club. The USGA and R&A, as the two governing bodies in golf, have created strong standards for manufacturers to follow. DnA Golf technology works within these parameters to create drivers that tease the maximum legal limit and minimize this lost energy.

Many golfers may not realize it, but they’re in touch with a club’s acoustics with every swing. The acoustics contribute to the player’s impression of and feel for the club. With a conventional driver, you’ll find a thin-wall titanium bell; at impact, it creates a high-frequency response that doesn’t jibe with many golfers.

DnA’s detachable-face design takes care of this issue. A DnA driver allows access inside the driver head, where a layer of acoustic damping material can be added to the inner walls. You have a choice of three acoustic profiles for the driver: A1-Loud, A2-Medium, or A3-Quiet.

DnA takes great care in all aspects of driver design, including the choice of premium partners for select portions of club. For the best shaft performance possible, DnA works with Fujikura, purveyor of premium graphite shafts and well regarded as world leaders in the field. You can look forward to shafts weighing 65 grams; available in L, A, R, S, and X Flexes, as well as mid/low torque or mid/high launch.

For top-of-the-line durability and feel, DnA brings in Pure Grips, which has lit up the golf grip market. Pure Grips introduces velvet-style traction-grooved grip, injection mold technology, and high-level moisture and heat resistance.

DnA Golf reaches out to local charities and community groups with programs to help raise money through golf-related functions and events, as well as through golf-oriented corporate partners.

DnA partnered with The George Lopez Foundation and took part in the Gifting Lounge at the Fourth Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic…

www.DnAGolf.com

www.facebook.com/dnagolf

DnA Golf
1711 W. University Drive
Suite 159
Tempe, Arizona 85281
P – 480.240.6004 ext. 20

Earth Friendly & Cost Effective

Restoring windows throughout your house with a professional window cleaning company in Anaheim will also save thousands of dollars in having to replace it that you could use towards improvements in your future home. In fact, restoration costs about 20% of what it costs to replace a window. It’s also very green savvy, as it is always better to renew your windows than buying new and filling up the earth’s landfill. When selling a home, finding a qualified, professional glass restoration business in Anaheim is crucial if your windows are scratched from pets or kids, hazy from hard water or spotty with calcium deposits.

Let There Be Light!

You spend so much time making the inside of your home look gorgeous for the realtor to bring potential buyers in, it’s vital to ensure the full natural light is coming through the windows to illuminate your home, making it more appealing to buyers.

Stanley Window Care Window Cleaning 949.786.0816 www.StanleyWindowCare.com

Mineral Deposits? Can Do

Professional window cleaning companies in Anaheim cover a wide base of services to make your windows shine again, including glass restoration. But just because the Anaheim window cleaning company you’ve located offers glass restoration on homes, not all of them offer mineral deposit removal as a part of their service. You’ve seen it, your windows start to form white haze and it’s impossible to remove with regular household cleaning products, even power washing won’t work. Finding a window cleaner in Anaheim that successfully treats and cleans mineral deposits is crucial to removing the white film from the metal around your windows oxidizing.

Hard Water Stains Be Gone

Ever tried to remove hard water stains from your car or house window? Nearly impossible, and if you have to get your house ready to see quickly, there’s no time to waste trying to remove it yourself.  Many hard-water stains occur when rainwater travels over the exterior building’s surface and deposits minerals from these surfaces onto the window below. Hard water stains can also occur from salt spray, sprinkler systems, and acid rain. When looking for an Anaheim glass restoration company, make sure they offer removal of hard water stains with a guarantee.

Fido is Cute, Scratches are Not

There’s nothing cuter than seeing Fido at the window, so happy to see you, tail wagging, pawing the door trying to get in to say hello. But what’s not cute is the damage done by years of the dog’s scratching at the patio doors. Window damage due to scratches is a major eyesore to potential buyers. A qualified Anaheim glass restorer will have it looking like Fido never laid a paw on them.

There is much to do when preparing your house to sell, but getting your windows cleaned and the glass in your windows restored by a professional Anaheim window cleaner will be a dramatic difference to your home’s curb appeal and interior attractiveness.  As they say the eyes are windows to the soul, with houses, the windows are the eyes of the home’s soul.

There is a solution that kids will be happy to take – alternaVites Kids®, made from a unique delicious crystal powder form that melts in your mouth, is a new potent high-quality multivitamin containing a full spectrum of essential vitamins and minerals. It reminds kids of their favorite powdered candy.

Created for kids ages 4 and up, alternaVites Kid®s is a perfect alternative to traditional chalky chewables or sugary gummies that are high in sugar, low in nutrients and can stick to a child’s teeth.  Using a proprietary blend of ingredients, it is free of sugar, aspartame or high fructose syrup, artificial flavors and preservatives.  alternaVites Kids has also been carefully formulated with ingredients that do not contain the major food allergens (egg, milk, peanut, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish) and is certified kosher pareve.

Kids love the flavors – alternaVites Kida® is available in two delicious flavors, strawberry bubblegum and raspberry cotton candy, and can be taken on its own by sprinkling it directly on the tongue or mixing it into yogurt, puddings or smoothies for a nutrition-packed snack.

This is the Company’s second offering:  Rich Vitamins LLC originally created alternaVites®, an adult formula no-pill supplement, for the estimated 100 million Americans who have difficulty swallowing vitamins.

“While I had always wanted to develop a children’s version, we fast-tracked the process due to the overwhelming requests we’ve received from moms asking us for one”, says Hallie Rich, founder of Rich Vitamins LLC. “The product attributes, along with the unique delivery system, make it a great product that kids will find cool to take while their parents will like what’s in the product as well as what isn’t. I can’t wait for alternaVites Kids to hit the market so we can become the lifecycle brand I always envisioned.”

alternaVites Kids® will be available at www.alternaVites.com for $15.95 (one month’s supply/30 daily dose packets). Consistent with the company’s goals of helping to improve the health and well-being of consumers, Rich Vitamins LLC donates a portion of the proceeds from each sale of alternaVites to support cancer research and treatment.

Rich Vitamins LLC is the creator of alternaVites and alternaVites Kids®, the multivitamin & mineral designed specifically for those who have difficulty swallowing pills or prefer not to.  Founder Hallie Rich developed alternaVites out of her own need to benefit from supplements since she cannot swallow pills. alternaVites® was awarded “The Best of 2010 New Product” by Vitamin Retailer and received Grocery Headquarters’ “2011 Selling Wellness Trailblazer Award” for the Vitamin Category. To learn more about Rich Vitamins LLC and the alternaVites® brand, log onto www.alternaVites.com.

“Humans, you are in grave danger. The DECEPTICONS have taken over. We need your help.”

OPTIMUS PRIME, Leader of the AUTOBOTS

All-Spark

This epic thrill ride continues the “TRANSFORMERS” story line with you immersed in the action. Riding on a roaming flight simulator with well polished special effects by Industrial Light & Magic and sophisticated High Definition 3D technology casts a cleaver illusion for your eyes and interactive experience that is one of a kind. Fusing all these high-tech elements together with the vision of Michael Bay’s “TRANSFORMERS” tale has been Universal Studios Hollywood’s most ambitious ride ever setting presidency for a new standard for theme park attractions. Come and experience the ride that stretches the medium to its potentiality with an immersive and powerful storytelling vehicle.

To see a video on the making of this attraction click HERE.

Bumblebee

“’Transformers: The Ride—3D” will envelop the audience and make them feel like they’re in it, that they’re in the midst of these robots. It’s quite an exciting experience. I wish we could do this with movies.”

Michael Bay, Award-Winning Filmmaker and Creative Consultant on “Transformers: The Ride – 3D”

The ride feels like you are in a “TRANSFORMERS” movie. Get caught up in the middle of an intergalactic war between alien robots the heroic AUTOBOTS and the evil DECEPTICONS. Volunteer with N.E.S.T. (Nonbiological Extraterrestrial Species Treaty) to ride along with an elite AUTOBOT named EVAC through a battle to save the world.. EVAC is a stealth-transport robot you actually get to sit on during the fight to save the All-Spark. Once under attack you ride along with EVAC while emergency sirens blaring and lock-down procedures underway with warning signs flashing. EVAC leads you and your fellow N.E.S.T. recruits through the fantastic fight to save humanity from MEGATRON and his army of DECEPTICONS. Finally, after you and EVAC safely secure the All-Spark and keep it from being compromised OPTIMUS PRIME proudly awards you with the title, “Freedom Fighter”.

EVAC AUTOBOT

Fans can get into the excitement from their homes. N.E.S.T. volunteers may join the AUTOBOTS human combat force and get an advanced preview for the mission by going to the PrepareForBattle.com website. This website includes an interactive, online game in which fans compete to rise up the military ranks by successfully completing missions involving exclusive videos, downloads and trivia.

To see a teaser trailer for “TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D” click HERE.

Megatron & Optimus Prime

“I can’t wait for the audience to be blown away from just being involved in the action. I think the fans are going to love it. It’s like nothing I’ve ever experienced in a ride.”

Delio Tramontozzi, Visual Effects and Animation, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM)

Optimus Prime

“TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D” is created under a license between Universal Parks & Resorts and Hasbro, Inc. The ride’s pioneering photo-realistic 3D media is created by multiple Oscar-winning Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), a division of Lucasfilms, Ltd., the ground-breaking visionary special effects company behind acclaimed films such as “TRANSFORMERS,” “Avatar,” “Iron Man” and “Star Wars.”

“TRANSFORMERS,” debuted this film trilogy in 2007 and received 3 Academy Award nominations. “TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN,” the sequel opened in 2009 and also earned an Academy Award nomination. “TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON,” premiered in 2011 and is the inspiration for “TRANSFORMERS: The Ride-3D.” All three “TRANSFORMERS” films were directed by Michael Bay, executive produced by Steven Spielberg and released by Paramount Pictures.

To preview the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park and get tickets click HERE.

Besides a beautiful brunch in a beautiful setting, they have added to the fun in several other ways. Along with brunch, they are offering a gift certificate for a complimentary manicure for every Mother.

Also, mothers are asked to please wear their best hats, and the lady with the most fabulous hat (as chosen by our General Manager, Mr Steve Choe) will win a weekend stay in one of the hotel’s fabulous Luxury Suites!

And for the children, there will be some exciting games and activities just for them including a face painter and Mad Hatter-themed arts and crafts! There will also be live music from the fabulous Des Afinados featuring Jessica Vautor (Bossa Nova with Caribbean flavor).

Park Grill will offering a delicious choice of all your favorite brunch items, plus small bites such as Mini Maine Lobster Rolls, Mini Philly Cheesesteaks and Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna.

There will be a carving station with Prime Rib of Beef, Barolo Reduction and Horseradish Cream and a fabulous raw bar serving Snow Crab Claws, Peel and Eat Shrimp, West Coast Oysters in the Half Shell and Peruvian Style Mahi Mahi Ceviche.

Pastry Chef Orlando will provide a delightful selection of his hand crafted miniature desserts to round off this springtime feast!

Please call Park Grill at 310.284.6536 to make your reservations. But hurry, you don’t want to miss out!

Prices are: $65 per adult; $80 for brunch and unlimited Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Bellinis; $29 for children 4-12 years and free for children under 4 (tax and gratuity not included).

Full menu for brunch includes:

Breakfast Table

Artisan Breakfast Pastries, Muffins, Croissants, Sliced Breads, Rolls and Brooklyn Bagels

Seasonal Sliced Fresh Fruits with Fresh Market Berries

Smoked Scottish Salmon, Cream Cheese and Traditional Condiments

Sliced Italian Cold Cuts

Egg Benedict with Chive Hollandaise

Breakfast Potatoes with Maui Onions and Roasted Peppers

Chicken Apple Sausage and Applewood Smoked Bacon

Brioche French Toast with Pure Maple Syrup

Egg and Omelet Station – Made to order:

Choose from a selection of ingredients to include Country Ham, Bacon, Bermuda Onions, Bell Peppers, Wild Mushrooms, Heirloom Tomatoes, Spinach, Cilantro, Swiss Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Goat Cheese

Brunch Selections

Selection of International and Domestic Cheeses

Beet and Orange Salad, Heart of Palm, Goat Cheese, Mache

Baby Wild Arugula and Burrata Salad, Roasted Tomato Petals and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Chop Salad with Sopressata, Pepperoncini, Parmesan, Wax Beans, Roasted Onion Sherry Vinaigrette

Grilled Asparagus Salad, Shaved Pecorino Romano, Balsamic Reduction

Carbonara Style Three Cheese Ravioli

Weiser Family Farms Roasted Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts

Wild Mushroom Stuffed Chicken Roulade with Garlic Potato Purée and Pickled Carrots

Grilled Scottish Salmon, Coconut Forbidden Rice, Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc

Raw Bar served with cocktail sauce, shallot mignonette and horseradish

Snow Crab Claws

Peel and Eat Shrimp

West Coast Oysters in the Half Shell

Peruvian Style Carving Station Mahi Mahi Ceviche

Prime Rib of Beef, Barolo Reduction and Horseradish Cream

For the Kids:

Mini Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches

Chicken Tenders

Cheesy Baby Broccoli

Parmesan French Fries Dessert Station

Selection of miniature desserts hand crafted by Pastry Chef Orlando

Coffee, Tea and Italian Cookie Station

For further information, please visit our website www.intercontinentallosangeles.com

The InterContinental Los Angeles is an urban oasis on Avenue of the Stars. The renowned landmark of the InterContinental Los Angeles Hotel is just minutes away from Beverly Hills, major entertainment studios and sun-drenched beaches. The hotel features 361 spacious and stylish guestrooms including 148 suites, all of which offer inspiring panoramic views of Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the Pacific Ocean. Guests can dine in either the Park Grill Restaurant or in the elegant Lobby Lounge which offers tapas style shared plates, including the award winning sushi creations of BarHayama. InterContinental Los Angeles offers 16,650  square feet of meeting space, including the newly renovated Grand Salon with more than 4,000 square feet of divisible space.

Additional hotel amenities include:

SPA InterContinental featuring Zen-inspired villas, a 24 hour fitness center, rooftop yoga and Zumba, sauna and steam room, as well as an outdoor heated infinity swimming pool. The InterContinental brand is located in more than 60 countries, operating 138 hotels worldwide and 48 hotels in the Americas region.

For reservations and more information, call: 310.284.6500

For more information and to make a reservation please visit www.IntercontinentalLosAngeles.com

InterContinental Los Angeles Century City – Los Angeles Hotel, California (CA)

2151 Avenue of Stars, Los Angeles, California 90067, USA.

Email: iclareservations@ihg.com

Belldini Fashions
Moms on the go are always looking for timesavers, whether in the kitchen, in the car, or in their wardrobe. Belldini can take care of the last one, which may in turn shave off enough minutes to help you in the kitchen, the car, and elsewhere — but that’s a topic for another time. More specifically, Belldini offers you that one must-have piece you can pull on for any occasion and stand out from the crowd, while at the same time looking like a million bucks. Whether you’re at drinks after work or out on the town with grand weekend plans, you’ll always look like a perfect in Belldini. Your friends will ask where they can get it for themselves, while your date will simply ask if you can see each other again.

Fashion-forward, Belldini designs women’s apparel to take your favorite mom from day to evening, in a wide range of flattering and appealing knits, cardigans, and twin sets. The Belldini line features bold colors, textures, zigzag stripes, and metallics in chic, classy, and contemporary combinations. Mix and match from the collection to create your individual style, whether you’re headed to a brunch with the girls or meeting a date over cocktails.

Top Hollywood stylists have long known about Belldini, and they’ve incorporated pieces from the brand into their clients’ wardrobes for the last 30 years. Headline-grabbing trendsetters and perpetual best-dressed candidates have been known to show off their assets in Belldini, including the likes of Rihanna, Carrie Underwood, Skylar Grey, Kimberly Perry from the Band Perry, Esperanza Spalding, Jane Seymour, Daryl Hannah, Amber Rose, Kyle Richards, Le’Andria Johnson, Pauley Perrette and Victoria Secret model Anne Vyalitsyna. Get a Belldini today for Mom and look forward to her stealing the spotlight when she puts it on. www.belldini.com

Dry Divas
Now that Mom knows what she’s wearing, how about helping her with the rest of her preparations? This may sounds nuts as a Mother’s Day gift, but it makes more sense than you might think: a Dry Divas shower cap! Seriously, it’s another amazing timesaver after your lady has had her blowout or her latest salon visit. These high-end shower caps preserve her immaculate look while she freshens up. Dry Divas are made from high-quality, luxuriously soft laminated fabric. You can customize your shower cap with the ribbon color of your choice making her cap uniquely special. And each cap is adorned with a fashionable embellishment.

No matter her hair type or length, Mom will have no problem getting a good fit with a Dry Divas shower cap. For medium to long hair, go with the Bouffant size; for shorter cuts, the Classic size works well. A good fit is the secret to Dry Divas’ success; these shower caps really keep the water out! Mom’s hair will stay dry and keep its volume, instead of going wet and flat. Even when she doesn’t have major evening plans, a Dry Divas shower cap can help her get through her morning tasks with minimal fuss. www.drydivas.com

Sharon Stone, Brooke Burke, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Julianna Margulies, Julia Roberts, and Lisa Rinna are just a few of the celeb moms who can vouch for these shower caps keeping their tresses in their best state. Your mom would be a good addition to this list!

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Not only are you showing Mom your appreciation with a gift from this one-stop shop, you’re also supporting the country’s vendors and businesses with your purchase. You’ll even find a Mother’s Day gift guide on KeepAmerica.com to help you with your selection. Keep America – the web’s online source for everything made in the US! www.KeepAmerica.com

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As part of a remodeling project to your home in Newport Beach, iron doors can add beautiful accents and protection simultaneously. Installing decorative wrought iron doors will be something your neighbors and visitors will notice and admire. No matter if you are considering hiring a Newport Beach iron door company for decorative or add safety measures, it’s a prudent decision.

Safety with Iron Doors

Speaking of safety and security, adding wrought iron doors to your Newport Home or business gives you peace of mind your family or valuables will be better protected. Especially if you decide on a decorative wrought iron door in Newport Beach, there is not only added security but aesthetic value as well. Adding iron door or iron window accents insures the highest safety from intruders.

Wrought Iron Doors Last

When you think iron doors, you may have visions of a plain prison door, but wrought iron doors, staircases and accents are utilized in some of the world’s most beautiful monuments, churches and castles. And you know why we can still see wrought iron accents on buildings or homes built hundreds of year ago? Iron accents on Newport Beach homes last, just like they have on cathedrals and palaces in Europe and Asia for centuries. So when considering the cost of installing wrought iron doors in Orange County’s sun drenched weather, remember you won’t have to replace ever have to replace them from wear and tear.

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Iron Doors Increase Property Values

Update your home or business with iron doors, and you’ll see more than a new confidence in your personal well-being and safety. You can also look forward to an increase in your Newport Beach property’s market value. Wrought iron doors in Newport Beach are an improvement you can point out to prospective buyers, and they photograph beautifully for real estate listings and brochures. If you plan to sell or rent out your home or commercial investment, iron doors are a stager’s dream and open up the possibilities for interior designers and landscapers.  All this adds up to curb appeal and eye-pleasing details, which translate into higher asking prices in Newport Beach. Your investment in the iron doors and your remodeling project will be soon repaid by interested buyers or renters.

Wrought Iron Accents Throughout

One thing to remember before you embark on your Newport home remodel or new home construction project is the possibilities for decorative wrought iron accents is limitless. The first idea that may come to mind a wrought iron gate and it’s not a bad place to start, but don’t stop there. Wrought ironwork can be easily incorporated all over your home in Newport Beach. For example, it beautifies any entrance way, but what about a iron stairway, decorative wrought iron wine cabinent or iron window accents?

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Adding wrought iron doors and accents to your Newport Beach home is wonderful, but consider your backyard as well. Iron doors, wrought iron fences and gates make an attractive protective barrier around a swimming pool or a treasured garden. In fact, wrought iron doors can set off a segment of your backyard for any reason you want: your grilling area, your pet zone, a playground for the kids. Additionally, you don’t have to settle for jail-like bars on your windows and doors; a gorgeous curl or pattern can be an artistic statement, on top of all the other possible uses.

If your interest in iron doors in Newport Beach has been piqued, a qualified Orange County contractor has more information to make sure you make the best decision possible for your remodeling needs. You can choose from a variety of set designs and templates, but the customization options are endless.

You know it’s time to hire a professional roof repair company in Costa Mesa when your roof has missing shingles, loose shingles or stains appear on the ceiling inside your home or business.

A trusted Costa Mesa roof repair company will save you time, money and hassle throughout the project, especially because you know they will try to fix the roof before suggesting an entire roof replacement. You want a roofer in Orange County that will provide long-lasting roof repairs or replacements protecting your family and home for years to come.

If the roof repair contractor you’re interviewing does not offer free estimates, don’t bother. This is a standard practice with qualified Costa Mesa roof repair companies.

Only after you’ve gotten at least two (three is best) roof repair, cleaning or replacement estimates, then make sure the Costa Mesa roof repair companies have proper Worker’s Comp insurance for their employers, adequate roofer technician education/certification and some kind of guarantee.

Another way to ensure you’re dealing with an experienced roofer in Costa Mesa is to make sure they belong to roofer’s trade associations or contractor unions and are have an A+ ranking with Better Business Bureau. Anyone can put up a website and claim they have the training and experience to meet your roof repair needs, but these professional associations are difficult by design to join based on standards and quality of work.

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The next question to answer is the type of material a roof repairer in Costa Mesa uses? Many companies cut corners here to save money, but you don’t want to hire a second roof repair company to fix the first one’s work complete with cheap material. Another reason to enquire about materials is variety. If you are in the market for a complete roof replacement in Costa Mesa, you want options like a Spanish style or other looks to add value to your home’s curb appeal.

When choosing a Costa Mesa roofing contractor, you have to keep in mind that all contractors are different and many specialize in certain services such as roof repair, roof maintenance, roof inspection, roof insulation, roof cleaning or solar panels.

Here are some steps to consider before deciding:

Conduct background checks on any and all prospective roofing companies, which will uncover any previous lawsuits, small claims and/or credit history.

Ask questions and conduct a thorough interview prior to committing to one company, including who will be running the project, how they overcome unexpected surprises or snafus, the company’s code of conduct and expected deadlines of completion.

Get everything in writing, including lien releases for your payments, start and stop dates and hours and anything else you feel is important to protect yourself and your property.

With these guidelines to follow when deciding on the best Costa Mesa roof contractor for your family or business property’s needs, you’re on your way to a successful endeavor that you be pleased during, after and in the future of its outcome.

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A professional Newport Beach window cleaner and pressure washer can take care of both these maintenance needs, leaving your business or home looking new and attractive. When deciding on which Newport window cleaning business to hire, take heed to a few tips on how to choose the best one.

Your home is most likely your biggest investment you want to maintain its value with regular upkeep. Just one of the reasons to find a qualified Newport Beach window cleaning company or pressure washer to guarantee the job gets done right and lasts. When interviewing professional window cleaning companies in Newport Coast area, ask to find out what industry trade associations they belong to. For example, if the Newport Beach window cleaning company is a member of the International Window Cleaning Association (IWCA) it is a good sign that they will deliver quality results.

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Some other things to inquire about regarding hiring a Newport Beach pressure washer or window cleaner is how long they have been in business, what kind of training they give their technicians, what insurance they carry and even what kind of water they use. Did you know if deionized pure water is used in cleaning your Newport Beach home, your windows will stay cleaner longer? It’s all in the details like always.

Find a Newport Beach window washer company that provides cleaning on the window as a whole, including the exterior and interior of the glass itself, power washing the window screens with a cleaner, and cleaning of the window tracks, frames and sills.

Since you’re beginning a spring cleaning of sorts of your house, it’s a good time to do a thorough exterior cleaning by finding an expert Newport Coast pressure washer. Most Orange County window cleaning businesses offer pressure washing as well as part of their services.

If it’s been awhile since you’ve painted your home or business, a professional pressure wash can make it look new without spending thousands of dollars on repainting. Expert Newport Beach pressure washing companies also specialize in roof, concrete and masonry cleaning as well.

Here are some things to ask when looking to hire a Newport Beach pressure washer. Do they use hot water and what kind of soap do they use and how much pressure do they utilize? Some less experienced pressure washing businesses utilize only high pressure to clean things and can cause damage if it’s too high.  The best Newport Coast pressure washers use a combination of hot water, powerful detergent and moderate water pressure to do the best job without causing property damage.

Because your home is your biggest investment whether you plan to live there 50 years or are selling it in 5 days, hiring a professional Newport Beach window cleaning and pressure washing are two ways to keep your house like new and increase it’s property value and curb appeal.

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It’s harder than ever to find Made in the USA products, but KeepAmerica.com has simplified the challenge by scouring the country to bring you the best in apparel, beauty, home accessories and hardware. KeepAmerica.com already offers over 2,000 American made products in a wide range of price points.  You will find items created by small businesses across the country as well as larger well known companies in a dozen categories across the board.

If each of us spent a mere $30 a month on Made in the USA products, it could potentially create over one million US jobs this year.

In addition to the goal of creating jobs & manufacturing in the United States, KeepAmerica.com has another mission. From now until July 4th,  KeepAmerica will donate 100% percent of its profits to fight cancer and contribute to cancer research. Most Americans, unfortunately, know someone battling cancer, and defeating this disease is a very crucial goal for KeepAmerica’s CEO, David Seliktar as well.  He has personally watched both family & friends battle this disease and tragically, cancer has taken the lives of too many Americans.

While there are so many things that can divide a nation, we can all agree that regardless of individual social or political preferences, creating jobs while fighting cancer is something that we can all get behind!  Buy American made goods on KeepAmerica.com and let’s get this country back to its glory days.

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The vision for KeepAmerica.com is to become a household term as the destination to find all things Made in the USA.  KeepAmerica has already been approached to create brick and mortar franchise stores in cities across the country and at this time is a direction for the near future.  Start voting with your purchases by buying “Made in America” products today at www.keepamerica.com.

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Window Cleaning and Power Washing in Costa Mesa – More than a Pretty Face

A thorough power washing and window cleaning in Costa Mesa can make the difference between a run-of-the-mill building and a site that instantly demands attention. If you’re selling your home, this can translate into higher property values, especially if you opt to clean your rain gutters too. If your site is a business, this pretty face can attract new clients. On a much more personal level, a building that’s undergone a window cleaning in Costa Mesa can simply be a more pleasant place to spend your time, as you peer through clear screens, devoid of dirt and grit to take in the bay’s legendary views. Additionally, there’s the pride and confidence that comes from knowing that your property is presenting the best face possible to the general public.

The Cleanest , Clearest Windows in Costa Mesa

It’s completely logical to ask how these power washing and window cleaning companies in Costa Mesa get their results, including their methods and the environmental impact on your immediate and community surroundings. The process will vary from vendor to vendor. A window cleaning service in Costa Mesa might deploy different instruments for various terrains and surfaces. For example, a pressure washing wand could be used for rougher material, while brick, stone, paved concrete, and mesh screens would take high-pressure heat. In yet another scenario, a custom surface cleaner might be deployed. An experienced pressure washing vendor in Costa Mesa will know exactly which piece of hardware or cleaning solution is appropriate for the job on hand. Taking it a step further, the best power washers will work with gear that won’t leave marks or damage your property. Be sure to ask about these details before you book the cleaners.

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A thorough power washing in Costa Mesa is about more than a pretty face for your home or office. Just ask the pressure washing vendor to clean your rain gutters and clear out the dry leaves and detritus too. Voila, you’ve just removed a potential fire hazard and made your home a little safer. No one wants to think about such catastrophic events, but you can still take preventative measures and lower the odds of tragedy befalling you and your home or office. The benefits of a rain gutter cleaning in Costa Mesa aren’t merely superficial.

Power Washing and Spring Cleaning in Costa Mesa

This time of the year, you can point to at least one more good reason for window cleaning and power washing in Costa Mesa: spring cleaning! The tradition dates back over generations, even centuries, and pressure washing in Costa Mesa is one of the best modern implementations of this annual practice. Along with dusting your shelves and airing your rugs, you can now also clean your windows (including glass surfaces and mesh screens); scrub off stucco, tiles, concrete, and whatnot; and empty your eaves and rain gutters — while barely lifting a finger yourself. Just make the call to a pressure washing service, and they’ll do the work for you. The upside for you: Saying good-bye to winter gloom and ushering in springtime renewal with the best face possible for your property, both inside and outside.

It’s easier than you might expect to find a power washing and window cleaning service in Costa Mesa. In fact, you may discover that your favorite local vendors and even your friends and associates have been working with these pressure washing specialists in Costa Mesa for a long time. In fact, your social and business circles may be the best initial source for recommendations. From there, you can also check with neighborhood businesses or acquaintances with the kind of sparkling properties that have always caught your eye and earned your admiration. Finally, you may want to put in the time and research yourself with some time on the Internet to gather more advice. Once you’ve compiled a workable list of potential providers, talk to their reps and inquire about their policies and availability. You’ll definitely want to get a quote and compare bids to decide what best suits your budget. In the end, you may be surprised at how much of a difference a well-planned and expertly applied power washing can make to your home or office.

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Watch this video and see what a few people are saying how they have benefited from home delivery diet meals.

Customized Eating Plan

If you’re worried about getting things you don’t like or are allergic to, home delivery diet meals in Chicago are customized to your palate and specific dietary needs. Even if you’re on a vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free or organic diet, there’s a meal deliver plan for you and you get to choose exactly what you want. And if you have children who are finicky eaters, there is something for them as well. Speaking of children, child obesity is a national epidemic. If you’re child is struggling with this, home delivery diet meals in Chicago can help tremendously, especially if you and your partner are working fulltime. The meals are easy enough to prepare, so when you’re at work, you know your child is eating healthy and with portion control.

Chef Prepared Meals

Getting home delivery diet meals in Chicago sounds like a fabulous idea, but you could be wary of the quality or taste. Because Chicagoans are used to fine dining, the best home delivery meal companies hire professional chefs, including Cordon Bleu graduates, and nutritionists to make sure each of your feasts are fabulous and fit for your weight loss goals.

Keeping the Palate Passionate

These Chicago home delivery meals companies ensure a variety of cuisines from Asian to French to Cajun. You name it, they have what you like to eat. They offer so many types of cuisines in their home delivery diet meal plans to keep your palate piqued. This is not a meal plan you have to eat the same thing over and over again so you get bored and throw in the towel for some variety. The home delivery diet meals in Chicago also use exotic spices to make every entree delicious without adding extra fat.

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It’s All About the Amount

Portions, expert dietitians say, is the key to maintaining or losing unwanted extra weight. But when you’re in a hurry, down goes the meal probably downed with a sugary drink with no thought of how many calories you just consumed. Chicago home delivery diet meals instantly solves this problem as they are all measured out according to your fitness goals and desired weight. Or maybe you’re an emotional eater and there is a disconnect between when your body says your full and your desire to continue eating. Another reason to utilize home delivery diet meals in Chicago is when the meal is done, you can mentally know your body has had what it needs so you won’t continue to eat beyond what it can burn.

Hiring a Personal Chef at Fraction of Cost

You might be thinking home delivery diet meals in Chicago sound like an expensive endeavor, but if you take into account your time, your desire for health and the quality of the delivered home meals, it’s absolutely reasonable. It’s like having your own personal chef for a fraction of the cost. And there’s no more wasting good money going to the grocery store and buying things just to have them rot in the fridge because you had no time or desire to prepare them. Home delivery meal plans also save on your overall food budget because you’re not buying on impulse because you’re hungry, most likely ending up with junk food that spikes your blood sugar and sets you back on your fitness goals.

As mentioned before, the biggest reasons you’ll love getting home delivery diet meals in Chicago is effortless eating! If you never had to go grocery shopping, cook, and do the pile of dishes afterward, how much extra time would you have to spend with your family or pursue the passions that make you happy? Nothing to lose and all to gain, all you have to do to reap the benefits of the home delivery diet meal plan in Chicago is simple choose your menu, open your front door and pick up the package, heat it and eat it. Here’s to your healthy, nutritious, convenient dining!

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Pressure Washing in Irvine – Techniques and Equipment Make the Difference

The sparkling results from pressure washing and gutter cleaning in Irvine are due in large part to the special equipment and techniques used. The best pressure washing providers in Irvine will have available a variety of surface cleaners and a selection of practices for the different terrains and material they may encounter. For example, a pressure washing wand would be ideal for rough surfaces, but brick, stone, smooth concrete, and screens may require high-pressure heat — up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit — to maintain their integrity and avoid damage. In other cases, heat and pressure may be all wrong, and a custom surface cleaner is necessary. Glass, too, requires a special touch since we all know how easy it is to break. If the glass in your home or office is old and shows signs of inattention, an experienced pressure washing service in Irvine can resuscitate its appearance as well. Additionally, a discerning pressure washer will use equipment that can be moved without having to touch the concrete or driveways of your property. That way, you won’t have to deal with leftover tire tracks or other marks from the cleaner’s heavy gear.

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Ladera Pressure Washing – A Face-Lift for Your Property

Pressure washing in Ladera may be one of the most underrated ways to give your house a new look. Gutter cleaning and pressure washing can unearth a brand-new face for your real estate. What can a pressure washing service in Ladera reveal about your property? Neat gutters and edges, sparkling glass surfaces, immaculate outdoor screens, spotless pathways, and an impeccable paint job. A pressure washing service in Ladera can finally rid your site of oil and grease stains, graffiti or stray splashes of paint, spilt wine, pet messes, and stuck-on gum. You can restore the your garage door and driveway to its original exceptional state.

For Better Safety – Pressure Washing in Tustin

There’s more to pressure washing and gutter cleaning in Tustin than superficial benefits. It’s also a good safety measure. A good pressure washing and gutter cleaning service in Tustin will clear away debris and buildup around your home or business. In the event of a natural disaster such as a fire or a lightning storm, the eaves in your home will be clear of dry leaves and other refuse that can catch a spark and put your building at risk. Clean off the oil and grease from your driveway or garage space, and you lower the possibility of an accident, such as someone slipping on the slick and hurting themselves. And of course, a reputable pressure washing service in Tustin will respect and meet local environmental requirements for water containment, for the safety of your household and your community.

There’s a delightful and highly prized side effect from this instant face-lift achieved with pressure cleaning in Tustin: You may soon see your property values go up due to the improvements you’ve made. Think of gutter cleaning and pressure washing as an investment; whatever you pay up front is still cheaper than painting your home and repaving your walkway or replacing your garage door, and it’ll yield greater results to your home or business’s value. After a good pressure washing in Tustin, your property’s new look will please your eyes, while your new property value will please your bank account.

Of course, before you book a pressure washing and gutter cleaning service, check out its references. Ask your friends and colleagues for their recommendations. If you see a particularly attractive home or business in the neighborhood, ask if they’ve worked with any pressure washing vendors and see if they’ll share their sources with you. Alternatively, in this day and age, an Internet search can turn up good leads as well. Don’t forget to ask for a quote and compare bids; you should be able to find a competitive price for the best service possible. Ultimately, you have nothing to lose except the grime and debris from your property.

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Celebrity photographer, Joseph Cultice, has photographed stars like Tyra Banks, William H. Macy and Will i. am. Wednesday he’ll be photographing 10 new stars, the foster kids of LA’s Heart Gallery. Launching in Los Angeles, Heart Gallery is a national photo exhibition where volunteer celebrity and award-winning photographers capture the heart and spirit of foster kids hoping to find a loving family.

Their photos will be 10 of 50 on display to help foster kids find forever families.

There are 17,000 foster children living in Los Angeles. The older they get the less chance they have of getting adopted.

Local parents Michael Troynel and Jason Cook adopted seven foster children, Heart Gallery has proven successful in helping these kids get adopted. Brothers Richard (10) Jesse (8) Ryan (6) and Jacob (5) are keeping hope alive that Heart Gallery will help them find a “forever home” and family who will take in all four of them.

Photographer Joseph Cuotice will help L.A. foster children put their best face forward to find a family.

Los Angeles will be honoring its true stars—foster children—helping find forever homes for some of 17,000 foster children living in Los Angeles. At Westside Pavilion shopping center, red carpet treatment will be given to 10 Los Angeles foster children ranging from 5- to 17- years old.

These children will be shopping and experiencing “hair” and “make-up” all to prepare for their professional photo shoot. This experience is part of Heart Gallery, a national exhibit where 50 of some of the hardest-to-place foster children are shared through portraits, with a goal to educate and encourage families to adopt.

The City of Los Angeles will declare March 14, 2012, Heart Gallery Los Angeles Day.

Created by the National Heart Gallery Exhibit, volunteer celebrity and award-winning photographers capture the heart and spirit of foster kids hoping to find a loving family.

This national traveling exhibit powerfully brings into sharp focus the pressing needs faced by the growing population of foster children.

The National Heart Gallery Exhibit, with support from HSBC and Casey Family Programs is partnering with the County Department of Children and Family Services, to assist efforts with parent recruitment for children who are desperately in need of permanent families.

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Sundays are meant for refocusing, resting and reviving. Every Sunday, “Super Soul Sunday” on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, provides three hours of nourishment for the mind, body and spirit. Oprah Winfrey interviews renowned spiritual innovators and inspirational authors. Tune-in to hear more from Oprah and Gary Zukav this Sunday, March 11th, 2012 on OWN’s ‘Super Soul Sunday’ at 11 a.m. ET/PT. Watch this sneak peak of Gary Zulav and Oprah discussing the power of intention…

Sneak Preview: Finding Your Authentic Power

In an all-new interview, Oprah sits down with best-selling Seat of the Soul author Gary Zukav, and he reveals the principle he taught Oprah that guides her life. Plus, music unites us all in the groundbreaking British TV series What About Me?

The power of intention plays a vital role in Oprah’s everyday life; in fact, it cured her disease to be a people pleaser. In an all-new heart-to-heart interview, Gary talks with Oprah about owning intentions and how what you put out into the world directly affects what your outcome is. Also learn what Oprah’s most important “A-HA!” lesson was by utilizing the power of intention.

Following the Gary Zulav interview, “Super Soul Sunday” explores the complex nature of relationships with a groundbreaking episode of the hit UK series “What About Me?”. The UK series reveals how music is used as a common language to unite commonalities within us all.

The Breathing Space segment will visit Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum’s Judy Istock Butterfly Haven.

In addition, a new SoulPancake short airs. SoulPancake is an enlightening and charming look at life from a different angle produced exclusively for “Super Soul Sunday” by the production company of “The Office’s” Rainn Wilson.

About Super Soul Sunday

Fans of “Super Soul Sunday” have likened it to their in-home church as it explores thought-provoking and life-changing issues. True to Oprah’s mission of striving for the best in herself and her viewers, Super Soul Sunday is focused on awakening the highest self and deepening relationships and connections to the world.

Regular features include “Under the Oaks,” a series of all-new conversations between Oprah Winfrey and top  thinkers, authors, and spiritual leaders in the serenity of an oak grove at her California home; plus, never-before-seen episodes of “Oprah’s Soul Series,” in-depth, one-on-ones between Oprah and some of the most fascinating authors and leaders of our time.

Happiness, personal fulfillment, health, spirituality and enlightened living is what ”Super Soul Sunday” specializes in every Sunday on OWN.

There are many reasons to install or replace patio doors in your home. Maybe you want more natural light in your home, or you’ve built a deck or maybe the sunny weather of Orange County has taken its toll on the original patio door or you’re ready to sell and you want to increase the value of your home. Whatever the reason is you’re in the market to find patio doors in Irvine, we’ve got a few guidelines to follow.

First you need to determine if you want to install gliding patio doors in Irvine. Gliding patio doors are ideal if you want an unobstructed view of your backyard. Gliding patio doors offer the advantage of ease of opening but can require more maintenance in the long run. Consult with a professional to review your choices for gliding patio doors in Irvine.

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If your sliding door is chronically stuck, replacing with a new gliding patio door will save on the cost of installing a new door frame and possibly resizing the door hole.

Here are 3 reasons to replace your current sliding patio door:

1. Holes or dents on the wheel track are causing the door to bump along the track.

2. Wheels are dirty or frozen in place.

3. Above the door, the frame structure is starting to sag.

When shopping for a replacement patio door in Irvine, you’ll want to consider how you need it to perform and how often it will be used. Will it rarely be used? Maybe an ornate stained glass patio door is best to beautify your backyard. If the patio doors of your Irvine home will be more like the 405 freeway, best to go with durable patio doors with heavy duty screening to protect it from pets and children wear and tear.

When choosing patio doors or gliding patio doors in Irvine, seek out energy efficient glass to keep your heating and air conditioning bills under control. A professional Irvine window and door company should offer these upgrades as well as custom finishes and colors. Also find out which patio doors can be painted to match the interior of your house.

Once you’ve decided on which patio door works best for your circumstances and home life, next it’s time to find the right Irvine window and door company to fulfill your wishes.

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Make sure to ask friends and family that have recently had a patio door buying experience in Irvine for recommends. There’s nothing worse than finally deciding on the perfect patio door in Irvine and discover it’s not installed correctly.

To ensure their legitimacy, the Irvine patio door company you’re considering should be a member of the Orange County BBB and a part of leading trade organizations like the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and Preferred Trades of Orange County.

Also, before you purchase patio doors in Irvine, always check to make sure they come with a warranty. It should have a warranty on the glass, installation and parts.

Use these tips next time you’re shopping for hinged patio doors or gliding patio doors in Irvine, and you’ll get what you want the first time with a long lasting, attractive entryway to your backyard or patio that will also increase the quality of your life and the value of your home.

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Wrought iron doors are distinctive features on the most memorable monuments around the world, from cathedrals to castles to government institutions. With a call to a contractor to inquire about a remodeling project, iron doors can be a part of your Coto de Caza property too. These iron doors are often the first glimpse of your home that visitors will see, and in that regard, they’ll transmit an important message to all passers-by. While the design and ornamentation are up to you, a set of wrought iron doors will surely symbolize your good taste and artistic flair in Coto de Caza, Huntington Beach, or Fountain Valley.

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Coto de Caza – Feel Safer Behind Iron Doors

But when you remodel with iron doors, you can expect more than cosmetic benefits to your Coto de Caza home. You’ll also get the comfort of better protection for the belongings, assets, and loved ones residing under your roof in Coto de Caza. Wrought iron doors can equal greater safety, but with an aesthetic touch. In this regard, you’ll want to spend extra time with your contractor; make sure you get the kind of iron doors that won’t let criminals in, but will let you out. A set of wrought iron doors can act as an extra defensive layer from outside threats — and provide you with extra peace of mind.

Huntington Beach – Iron Doors and Increased Home Values

Remodel your home with iron doors, and you’ll see more than a new confidence in your personal well-being and safety. You can also look forward to an increase in your Huntington Beach home’s market value. Wrought iron doors are an improvement you can point out to prospective buyers, and they photograph beautifully for real estate listings and brochures. If you plan to sell or rent out your home, iron doors are a stager’s dream and open up the possibilities for interior designers and landscapers.  All this adds up to curb appeal and eye-pleasing details, which translate into higher asking prices in Huntington Beach. Your investment in the iron doors and your remodeling project will be soon repaid by interested buyers or renters.

Fountain Valley – Iron Doors, Inside and Outside of the Home

One thing to remember before you embark on your Fountain Valley home remodel and the addition of iron doors is to not limit yourself. The first idea that may come to mind is to go with a wrought iron gate — you’ve seen it in a million movies, TV shows, and music videos. It’s not a bad place to start, but don’t stop there. Wrought ironwork can be easily incorporated all over your home in Fountain Valley. For example, it jazzes up any doorjamb, and once you step inside, it can show up as a decorative touch on your stairway banister or a wine cabinet. You can also take it out back; iron doors make a great protective barrier around a swimming pool or a treasured garden. In fact, wrought iron doors can set off a segment of your backyard for any reason you want: your grilling area, your pet zone, a playground for the kids. Additionally, you don’t have to settle for jail-like bars on your windows and doors; a gorgeous curl or pattern can be an artistic statement, on top of all the other possible uses.

If your interest in iron doors has been piqued, a contractor has more information to make sure you make the best decision possible for your remodeling needs. You can choose from a variety of set designs and templates, but the customization options are endless. You can select the finish you want, as well as the use of extra materials, such as glass or plexiglass, and the size of your installation. It’s up to you.

Iron doors date back to the earliest civilizations as a symbol of power and wealth. They can still be all that and more in your modern home in Coto de Caza, Huntington Beach, or Fountain Valley. They’re your artistic expression, your safety net, your investment. Call a contractor to find out how they can be a part of your domicile today.

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Do all metal stamping companies in Michigan work with steel, aluminum and brass? Not all of them do. However, the ones who do are usually the best companies to use as they know all about the different metal types and thicknesses for their presses.

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Home Delivery Diet Meals: Let’s Talk About Taste

Getting home delivery diet meals in Los Angeles sound great, but is the food any good? Yes, thanks to the trained chefs and food professionals who work behind the scenes to create a balance between flavor and nutrition. And because Southern California palates are so sophisticated, you’ll find a wide range of cuisines, ingredients, and preparations. In fact, these advanced cooking techniques can often be used to create healthier meals. For example, spices can be incorporated in place of salt, and the use of woks or grilling methods can cut reduce the dependence on oil or fried foods. You’ll taste the layers of flavor, without the added calories.

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Variety is the Spice of Life

Are you an adventurous eater? Or maybe you have culinary restrictions, such as food allergies, or you stick to a vegan or vegetarian diet. You can still find home delivery diet meals in Los Angeles for your needs. The personal chefs and trained cooks in Southern California are well aware of the region’s food preferences, and they’ll take all that into consideration to create your dishes. Mediterranean, Asian, good old comfort food — you can expect these specialties and more in your home delivery meal plan.

Portion Control you Don’t Have to Think About

One of the keys to successful dieting is portion control, but on your own, it’s hard to know when to stop or what’s enough. Home delivery diet meals in Los Angeles solve this problem for you. If you sign up for the full meal plan, covering your dietary needs from breakfast to dinner and dessert, you can expect a well-balanced meal filled with vitamins and nutrients, sectioned out to meet the recommended daily allowances of grains, proteins, fruits, and vegetables. The chefs and cooks who create these gorgeous, scrumptious plates aim that will fill you up but won’t weigh you down. Along with regular exercise, home delivery diet meals can be the basis for your weight-loss plan.

What About the Cost?

Home delivery diet meals in Los Angeles may sound like a great indulgence, but they don’t cost you an arm and a leg if you look at the overall picture. There’s a chef and a meal plan for almost everyone, if you do your research. But home delivery meals save you money in another way. With the delivery service taking care of all your meals, you don’t need to compare prices, clip coupons, or join loyalty programs for the best prices on your groceries. Or how about all those times you bought special ingredients for a recipe, only to watch them sit unused and rot after that one meal? Or what about all those impulse purchases and junk food you picked up while waiting in the checkout line? And think back to all the miles you covered, as you drove from store to store to stock your pantry and your fridge. That’s all money down the drain — money that could be going to a home delivery meal plan. The meals practically pay for themselves!

Finally, Convenience…

Let’s not overlook one of the biggest reasons you’ll love getting home delivery diet meals in Los Angeles: the convenience! Think about it: no more grocery shopping, cooking, and cleaning. You won’t have to think about creating varied and interesting menus for days or weeks in advance. If you have kids, you don’t have to worry about their picky palates. And no matter your age, the professional chefs and cooks who put together the home delivery meals will think about a nutritious and delicious chow for you. All you have to do is choose from their varying, changing menus, heat, and eat. Bon appétit!

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