Posts Tagged ‘health’
EPA Takes Historic Step, Issues Clean Air Act Limits on CO2 Emissions from New Power Plants
March 30, 2012 at 12:14 am
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Congressional Republicans squashed the Obama administration and supporting Democratic Senators’ latest attempt to eliminate oil and gas industry subsidies this week, but the Obama administration’s efforts to redirect energy policy away from supporting fossil fuels and towards clean, renewable energy continue nonetheless. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on March 27 for the first time proposed [...]
Alcohol drowns Boyle Heights: A Community Campaign Seeks to Reduce the Number of Stores
March 20, 2012 at 9:05 pm
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They seem to be everywhere. In some neighborhoods of Boyle Heights, stores selling alcohol appear to be on almost every block. They sell beer, wine, and sometimes liquor, along with items like candy, Lotto tickets, magazines, and milk. According to a Boyle Heights Beat analysis, Boyle Heights, with 100 stores that sell alcohol.
Pier, Parking Lot Smokers Face $100 Fine Under New Law In Hermosa Beach
February 28, 2012 at 10:08 am
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Police on Tuesday began targeting smokers in Hermosa Beach in places where they have traditionally been allowed to enjoy a cigarette.
Hundreds Of UCLA Students Take Part in 26-Hour Dance Marathon For Pediatric AIDS Research
February 19, 2012 at 6:41 pm
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WESTWOOD (CBS) — About 850 students danced the night away as part of a marathon aimed at raising funds for pediatric AIDS research. The two-day dance marathon — an annual event on the campus — is hosted by the student-run Pediatric Aids Coalition. “Our dancers commit themselves to staying on their feet and dancing for [...]
A new type of 5k… Indoor Rowing Event Rocks the Boat!
December 5, 2011 at 12:57 pm
If you have ever done a 5k run, what about a 5k team relay row? This event is literally for 99% of you. It's a great opportunity to test your mental and physical fitness, give yourself a new conversation piece this Holiday season and get social... outside the bar! If you don't want to race... come cheer on the crew! Sunday, December 11th, 8:30am-12 noon at Studio 1-on-1 in Venice.
Baby Born At 11:11AM In Room 1111 At Providence Holy Cross
November 11, 2011 at 12:30 pm
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MISSION HILLS (CBS) — A baby boy was delivered at 11:11 a.m. on Friday, 11/11/11, in room 1111 at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, the hospital said in a statement. Alexander David Hockaday Ruiz measured 21 inches at birth and weighed in at nine pounds, four ounces. He is the fifth child of Angela Hockaday, according [...]
Protect Your Skin: May 27th Is Don’t Fry Day!
May 27, 2011 at 9:30 am
School’s out which means the hot, sunny weather of summer is almost here. With the warmer temperatures comes an increased danger of overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun while working or playing outside. The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day“ to [...]
50 Minutes To A Stronger, Healthier, Sexier Body in Marina Del Rey
May 18, 2011 at 1:15 pm![227348_10150187329083707_262307778706_6884383_8184817_n[1]](http://theopendaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/227348_10150187329083707_262307778706_6884383_8184817_n1-96x64.jpg "227348_10150187329083707_262307778706_6884383_8184817_n[1]")
It's almost that time of year we all dread - bathing suit season. Though we know it's coming, it always seems to creep up on us and suddenly we've run out of time to whip ourselves into shape. You can try intense liquid-based cleanses, diet pills, and 20 minutes on the elliptical each day - or you can find an exercise class that will kick your butt. If you live in Los Angeles and can make it over to Marina Del Ray, I've got just the place for you.
Community Blood Drive
May 11, 2011 at 3:20 pm
Here’s a great way to serve our extended community on Big Sunday: St. John’s Presbyterian Church/American Red Cross Community Blood Drive Sunday, May 15, 11am-5pm 11000 National Blvd. (at Military Ave.), Los Angeles, CA 90064 Please sign up at www.redcrossblood.org, and enter StJohnPres11000 as the sponsor code, or contact the church office at 310-477-2513. Child [...]
Westside Parents Unite To End Underage Drinking
April 13, 2010 at 7:28 am
Underage drinking has been a dangerous issue for decades, but it also has proven to be expensive costing the state more than $8 billion. The American Academy of Pediatrics California is hosting a community event to discuss underage drinking and social hosting on Tuesday, April 6 at 7 p.m. at the Santa Monica Public Library. [...]
Speech, Behavior, Occupational Therapies for Children
March 4, 2010 at 7:13 am
Culver City based, Autism Spectrum Therapies now offers therapies for children with developmental delays. The agency providing comprehensive autism services throughout Southern California, is expanding its services to include speech and language programs and occupational therapy, in addition to behavior therapy. The focus of the new services will be early intervention for children from infancy [...]
[WARNING]: Your Cell Phone May Be Hazardous to Your Health
February 25, 2010 at 8:01 am
Ever worry that the gadget you spend hours holding next to your head might be damaging your brain? Well, the evidence is starting to pour in, and it’s not pretty. So why isn’t anyone in America doing anything about it? This has been a discussion for some time, but before you discount the data… you [...]
