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FTC Puts the Squeeze on Acai Berry Weight Loss Supplements and Colon Cleansers

posted August 16, 2010 in Nutrition Unplugged

Happy day. Maybe we’ll finally get rid of all the deceptive Internet ads for acai berry supplements featuring phony endorsements attributed to Oprah and Rachael Ray.   Maybe people will save their money and not put their fai (read full article)

Don’t Ask When I’m Having Kids

posted June 30, 2010 in Simply Me: A Year of Eating Locally, Mindfully, Simply

As my friend Holly pointed out, if you ask someone when they are having kids, the answer is that “you’ve either annoyed or depressed me.” I’ve come to accept that my furbabies, Grigio and Nero (above), are the only children t (read full article)

blackberry peach crumb topped muffins

posted November 18, 2009 in Picky Cook

i recently went with alex to Winona, Minnesota on a business trip. while he met with the client i worked out of a coffee shop. the Blue Heron Coffee House was really quaint and was attached to the most adorable book store. the coffee was good but the (read full article)

FTC Says Bamboo Fabric Should Be Labeled Viscose Or Rayon

posted November 12, 2009 in EcoMeg

The Wall Street Journal published an article today titled "Picking Apart Bamboo Couture." It states that four apparel manufacturers are being sued by the FTC for claiming that their bamboo fabric is "natural", "biodegradable," and "antimicrobial," w (read full article)

Emerald Cocoa Roast Almonds are Divine

posted October 09, 2009 in Nutrition Unplugged

I stumbled upon these new Cocoa Roast Almonds when browsing the snack aisles at Target last weekend.  I like to keep a stash of nuts in my office for afternoon noshing. And I must admit, I often look for the pre-portioned packages because I can (read full article)

Franchise Investigation – Five Things To Find Out

posted October 07, 2009 in eKusinero

Let us first understand what is meant by ‘franchise investigation’. These are the areas of information you need to discover before investing your hard earned money on a new franchise opportunity. This is sometimes called ‘due dilige (read full article)

Our Backstage Take On Chowderfest / FTC Disclosure

posted October 05, 2009 in John and Lisa Are Eating in South Jersey

Last night, exhausted from judging soup and hanging with the kiddies all day on LBI, all we managed to do was post the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce's press release on Sunday's Chowderfest- and already we have controversy over 'who REALLY (read full article)

Donald Trump: You’re Fired! as Nutritionist

posted July 10, 2009 in Nutrition Unplugged

Does Donald Trump now think he’s a nutrition expert?  Looks like The Donald’s next business venture is all about selling nutritional supplements and weight loss products.  And he’s doing it through multilevel marketing (MLM), othe (read full article)

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