Lets Talk About skin Care, Beauty And Health Tips

I am 35 and I have noticed that the skin around and on my eyelids is starting to become loose. I want to know if theres something out there that actually works to help tighten the skin up.

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Ok well im 23 years old...and i wasnt looking for aging products...i just asked my ma if she knew any good lotions cos i needed to get some....and she said she has some extra really good face stuff...so i said sure i'll take it even if its for aging...it must still clean your face and be good for your skin...and its never to early to start...so she gave me it and ive been using it for about a week now...im really young soooo i probably wouldnt notice diff on my skin as far as how it looks...but i can def tell that my face feels really soft..and this stuff smells really good and it comes with cleanser...face mask...around the eye cream...all over face lotion for day/night....and i dont know exactly how good the results are for older woman...but my ma is 50...and she says its really good....here is the link

http://www.principalsecret.com/index.php?acnt=GHV00000&gcid=S6580x016&ppcse=goog&keyword=reclaim

Does your hair texture change as you get older?

I've noticed that alot of older women (40's & 50's) have hair that looks really hard and crispy and fried. Like their hair just doesn't feel soft at all, it just feels so hard and it doesn't move. Helmet hair basically.

Is it because they are using hair spray or is it because of their age?

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Not exactly. It may dry out a little bit. And gray hair does have a slightly coarser texture than natural colored hair. This is because the older you get, the more dried out your skin will be. If you have dry skin you typically also have dry hair. So because your skin is not producing those oils like it did when you were younger, your hair is suffering from lack of natural oils.

Their hair probably looks crispy and fried because of what they're doing to it. My mom is 51 and her hair is gorgeous and silky. She colors it at home herself with a semi-permanent hair color at the most once a year. My mother-in-law, 55 years old on the other hand, changes her hair color...and I'm not joking about this, every 3 weeks with permanent dye...I'm really surprised it hasn't fallen out. And it's condition is so bad. Dry, frizzy. It looks very unhealthy.

If you take care of your hair it will not look bad when you're older. Of course, all you'd have to do if it did look that bad is hold off on the products until it all grew out.

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Less is more. Don't think that the more eyeliner you wear the older you look. The more you wear, the more it looks like you're TRYING to look older.

Change your makeup from day to night. Black eyeliner is too harsh to wear during the day. Sheer gloss is boring for the evening. Keep it natural during the day, glam it up when the sun goes down.

Don't fight your natural hair's texture. It's a waste of time. You will NOT win! If you have curls, define 'em. If you have waves, scrunch 'em. If your hair's stick straight, wear it proud. Don't be a slave to your flat iron. Everyone's hair is unique and lends an element of personality to your appearance that's yours alone. Learn to love what nature gave you. Use products and tools to enhance what you've got, not try to hide or fix what you don't. Trust me on this. Same can be said for trying to correct other "flaws" --covering freckles or using make up to contour your nose...Love yourself and recognize that those quirky little features you hate so much are the ones that make you uniquely beautiful.

Build your closet from a foundation of "staples" (classic, timeless pieces. things that don't go out of style in a matter of a couple weeks. premium denim, layering tees and tanks, button-downs, a pair of black pants, etc.), then incorporate trendy items in and out of rotation. You shouldn't need to buy a whole new wardrobe every season.

Develop a personal style that's all your own. Don't get too hung up on trends --they come and go. Pay attention to them, if fashion is an interest, but pick and choose the ones that you like, rather than following them all just because everyone else is.

People really do shine from the inside out. Don't neglect your mind and spirit for the sake of maintaining your outward appearance. Things like poor health or exhaustion or a bad attitude really do show through the exterior whether you wear nice clothes or do your makeup up. And smiling and being positive and uplifting can make the plainest jane beautiful in another's eyes. It's been said time and time again, but MUCH of beauty does come from within.

One more cliche: Beauty really is in the eye of the beholder. Do what makes YOU feel beautiful, because you will never be universally appealing to everyone around you. In that same vein, even if someone calls you ugly, just because one person thinks that doesn't mean that you're not attractive to anyone.

What does a professional dog groomer do to make a dog's hair whiter?

I had a professional groomer for my minature schnauzer for about 7 years. For the past couple of years I have groomed her myself. Mainly because of the expense of health cost I could not afford to pay for the services. I do almost as good as she did except the hair on my schnauzers legs is not as white as when the professional groomed her. What's the secret?

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go to sally's beauty supply and buy the purple shampoo that they use on humans.....its the same stuff that they use on the dogs.....shampoo the dog with it and let it stand for several minutes....then rinse it out.....dont leave it on to long or you will have a baby blue dog.....use it once a week, twice if the dog is really stained bad.....and enjoy your white dog

I've received a certificate for completing
"Eminence Organic Skin Care Training Program"
and It doesn't have my name on it, its blank.
It says
"Officially certification is hereby granted to..."

Empty space

"To certify that they have successful completed
The Eminence Skin Care Training Program"

How do I get my name printed on that empty space?
what type of store does that? I live in san diego, california by the way.

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prolly any print store can do it
they may/should question why they have to do it as to it being done already
you could even pick up some transferable lettering and do it your self

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What are your favourite Eminence skin care products?

I'm looking into purchasing from Eminence for the first time and I was just wondering what are your favourite products from there and why :)

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the probiotic face cleanser!!!! it works miracles on acne! it's so worth the money

I have a problem with massive whiteheads on my chin and lower cheek, I want to use The Body Shop skin care products for treatment. Which one should I use? The Vitamin E set or the Tea Tree Oil set?

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Of those two, the tea tree oil kit might help. Whiteheads, also known as closed comedones, are follicles that are filled with plugs of sebum and sloughed-off cells, but have only a microscopic opening to the skin surface. Since the air cannot reach the follicle, the material is not oxidized, and remains white.

The key to skin care for acne is consistency. An overnight cure has not been found. But using good skin care methods aids in the daily, steady improvement of follicle health. Since acne is not caused by eating certain foods, restricting the diet is not helpful. Since it is also not caused by "dirty" skin, excessively scrubbing does not help and can even make the skin more irritated.

The best skin care for comedones consists of once-a-day cleansing with a mild soap or facial scrub to aid in the removal of excess sebum and dead skin cells. Oil-based makeup should not be used since these can contribute to the buildup of oil in the follicles. Water-based makeup labeled as non-comedogenic can be used safely.

Treatment of whiteheads and blackheads takes time. Most treatments take several weeks to months before a noticeable change is seen.

Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide has an antibacterial effect and may also decrease the chemical reaction that changes the lining of the hair follicle. This may help reduce the plugging that causes comedones. Benzoyl peroxide may be used for a mild case of comedones or to help prevent formation of others.

Tretinoin (Retin-A)
Tretinoin (Retin-A, Avita, Renova) is the mainstay of treatment for whiteheads and blackheads. Tretinoin is a derivative of vitamin A and works by increasing cell turnover and reducing the "stickiness" of the sloughed cells. It helps expel the plugged material returning the pore to normal. Tretinoin can be irritating, so follow the instructions from your doctor or the pharmacist.

Antibiotics
Prescription topical antibiotics or oral antibiotics might be used if some of the blackheads and whiteheads are infected, but antibiotics do not help with comedones that are not infected.

Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Isotretinoin (Accutane) is used for severe cystic acne and has many side effects. It is very effective for comedones when used properly, but is not usually prescribed for mild acne of either type.

Extraction
Extraction may be used by a health care provider on open comedones. This process is performed using a device called a comedone extractor. This is a small, metal, circular instrument that is centered on the comedone and pushes down the surrounding skin, causing the plug to extrude.

http://dermatology.about.com/cs/acnecomedones/a/comedones.htm

What does the lower case i mean in iPod, iMac, Wii, etc.?

I am curious as to what the lower case i represents in all the new electronic devices. Then just today I saw a commercial for skin care with the phrase skiniD...Seems this must mean something but I cannot seem to find an answer anywhere.

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Well i have no idea about the others but i beleive the ii in wii is ment to be like two people by each other meaning it is a multiplayer console.

Q. I recently finished Accutane and am thrilled with my new complexion. Does anyone have any home-made skin care facial mask recipes? I'm thinking oatmeal, cucumbers.. you get the picture :)

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This is a great website that I've been using.

http://hubpages.com/hub/Facial_Mask_Recipes

They have masks you can make yourself to help smooth skin, tighten skin, reduce oil, nourish skin, etc. It's got everything on there.

What is the best drugstore skin care products for clogged pore/ bumpy forhead skin?

My skins biggest issue is that my pores are always clogged. If you look close at my nose and around it you will see all my little pores and they are clogged. I have big pores in the area under my nose and on my cheeks next to my nose. Also I recently got small bumps all over my forhead that are skin color and they are so stubborn and just dont go away. I dont think its because of a product but just because of puberty or something cause I am in highschool. Im looking for any products that include face washes, makeup removers, moisturizers, masks. And maybe you could reccomend a skin care routine for my type of skin? I have combo oily skin so I get oily (mostly) in my t-zone.Thanks!

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Obagi Clenziderm Pore Therapy... you'll too recommend everyone.
i have become a big fan of Obagi and Skinceuticals products these 2 are having best products for skin care and beauty products.

I read somewhere that skin care produts for your face can recede your hairline (on a male) or cause a type of hair loss. Is this true? I use Neutragena and Clean and Clean. Please help.

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Hello,

I doubt that those specific products will cause any serious hair loss for you, you can always check the labeling or online to see if there are any major side effects that come with usage though. Also, if on the off chance you do begin noticing significant hair loss, I'd suggest scheduling a free consultation with a Bosley physician at one of our many regional offices (all listed on our website).

Our people are hair loss experts who can diagnose the specific cause & recommend appropriate treatment options, if necessary. Best of all, the consults are conducted free of charge so there's no worrying about any major bills. Again though, this is only a last case scenario as I personally think you'll be ok with what you are using now.

What kind of doctor to go to remove two nodes of skin down below?

I originally went to my primary care physician, who told me not to worry - the two little growths were not dangerous, but she wasn't the type of doctor who could remove them. (I can't recall what she referred to them as.) They're about the size of a zit and located one on a labial flap and one near the opening of the anus. (Sounds disgusting, I know - but true - and I want to get rid of them! lol) What kind of doctor should I go to?

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I think you should start with a gynecologist who can tell you exactly what they are. And, they'll be very comfortable looking at your vulva--- they've seen LOTS of them. =-)

Ask her for some advice. She may refer you to a dermatologist to have them removed and biopsied, or she may be able to do it herself.

Best of luck!

I recently discovered that many skin care and hair care products can cause cancer. I am trying to lead the healthiest lifestyle I can and I was wondering if there are any organic or natural products out there? Also, I am very much so on a budget, so any websites that are inexpensive or any "do it yourself" style recipes for home, would be great! I am looking for all types of products from skin care, to shave gel and toothpaste and shampoo:) Thanks so much in advance!

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No one really knows what causes a particular individual to get a particular cancer. It is not necessarily skin care. There are a lot of factors involved.

However, at the same time, there are a lot of skin care products with ingredients that are perhaps not as harmless as we would like.

A great resource is the Skin Deep Website at www.cosmeticsdatabase.com which lists product ingredients and rates them for safety. Companies who sign up to join the Campaigh for Safe Cosmetics agree to submit their products to this site for assessment. There is some great information there that will help you to choose your products.

what were the skin care recipes on America's Next Top Model cyle 5?

On cycle 5 of America's Next Top Model they had an episode where they had to do like this interview with a comedian about a skin care product.
first they were at the house and they had recipes for organic around-the-house skin care stuff (like masks and exfoliaters)
does anyone know what those recipes were??

thanks!

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To find out which exfoliaters and masks they used you may want to try contacting the America's Next Top Model through email & check out a good skin forum like Golden Goddess.

I'm 15. I have tried almost everything. Proactiv/ Clinique/ Cetaphil/ Cera Ve doesn't work.

What has worked for you? Not only cleansers.. like does going on the pill help? exercise.?

I am thinking of trying Goclear Clarifying Cleanser or Dr. Dennis Gross skincare trifix acne clearing lotion. Any thoughts?

I also have bad bacne and acne on my shoulders. Thanks for your help!

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I used to have an acne problem. I tried everything -- Proactive, Clean&Clear, Clinique, Cetaphil, etc. I also tried the pill, but it did not make it better. I only had side effects. Exercise seemed to help a little bit, but did not have extremely effective results. What finally healed it - and what I recommend - was Pronexin. It's not too expensive, and you use it once or twice per day. It's all natural. Over a period of time (I noticed results in about two weeks, but it took about two months to heal fully), your acne will go away.
Also, it helps a lot if you eat lots of fresh fruits. Apples seemed to help a lot, actually. I had one for breakfast every morning for a week and watched what happened. Then I didn't eat them for a week, and my face began breaking out again.
My advice: exercise moderately, eat plenty of fruit, and try Pronexin. it'll really help.
you can buy it at www.pronexin.com

oh, and about the shoulder/back acne, you can use pronexin there also. or you can try using this soap called lava soap, which helped a lot (but which I would not recommend for your face).

How can I help clear up my face?

Q. Ok, I'm 14 years old, and I know that there have probably been a MILLION questions on Yahoo! Answers about acne and pimples but I wanted to know what I need to do to clear my face of acne. I know that I don't have a bad condition of acne, only around my nose and occasionally forehead, but every time it starts to clear up, I get more acne! I wash my face twice a day with a mild bar of soap, occasionally use rubbing alcohol to dry up the oily area around my skin, eat healthy, and drink lots of water. My skin is kind of oily, but not very oily. How can I stop acne from happening? My mom said she would buy me whatever products I wanted, but do they work? Has anyone tried Proactiv, and does it work? What about KlearAction? Also, does the Clean and Clear Invisible Blemish treatment work? What are some home remedies? If you know anything about skincare or acne removal, PLEASE HELP!!! Thanks!
Also, my skin is somewhat sensitive.

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I'm 16, and I'm in the same position you are in.
I go to the dermatologist, but nothing he's given me has helped much.
Before you try ANYTHING ELSE, let me give you some advice on what to do next.
1. Wash your hands regularly, and keep your hands off your face. (Don't lean on your palm while listening to boring history lectures, haha)
2. DON'T use rubbing alcohol, astringent, toner, of ANY TYPE with alcohol in it. Alcohol strips your skin of its good stuff and leaves it red and irritated. This should impove your redness.
3. Use a oil free gentle soap, like Dove, and wash no more than 3 times a day. (morning, after school, at night)
4. Use as little makeup as possible, and use oil free stuff, like Physicians Formula (I LOVE the new mineral makeup stuff) or Neutrogena. Apply the stuff with dobber things and makeup brushes instead of rubbing it in with your finger.
5. Take all your acne products, and put them on the shelf. Your skin needs time to re-balance itself to its natural pH and air out for about 2 weeks. If it gets bad:
6. Are your zits big and cystic? Introduce your skin to an over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide cream (something Neutrogena I'd reccommend) with a low concentration, a high concentration can dry out your skin. Apply a thin film over your face at night, over the affected areas.
7. If your zits are small and not hurting like big zits, try something with salylic (I think thats how its spelled) acid in it. Neutrogena has stuff with that too. Again, use a low concentration of it, and apply it as a thin film over your face at night.
8. DON'T BE TEMPTED INTO THE MEDICATED FACE WASH! Soap is all you need. If you get into the routine of using a million products together, just take a few steps back, and put them all away and keep it simple.

Lastly, if none of it works, go to a dermatologist.
Get a good one too, I think I'm going to switch mine.

Good luck.

I have terrible dry skin on my hands and legs ,pink acne scars on my cheeks and an oily forhead.I'm going home for christmas and am goin to wear a beautiful dress that looks great on my skin tone.I just want my skin to glow.I have access to freshly made carrot and orange juices only (no vegetable juice) everyday. Will this help? Also how many glasses a day should I consume.Also whatelse can I do ?

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I am not sure there are any quick fixes for your skin, but there are items that can help in time with both your dry and oily skin areas and with the scars as well. Foremost of all is to incorporate a healthy diet and lifestyle and make sure that you are getting plenty of all the essential vitamins, minerals and other nutrients needed for optimum health - and drink plenty of good,clean water. A great all around nutritional product is IntraMAX, which contains 415 essential nutrients. We take it around here and swear by it. Another good one is Dr. Mercola's Whole Food Multivitamin Plus.

The biotin suggestion is an excellent one. Good supplements for the skin include hyaluronic acid and silica.

Carrot and orange juice are both good choices. Here is some informaton about important juices and other suggestions for you regarding skin health:

Pomegranate - The hundreds of ruby-colored seeds inside pomegranates were once thought to symbolize fertility, and given the fruit's proven powers as a strong antioxidant, it has given birth to a huge number of products, including designer juice and high-end skin-care creams. The pomegranate's power comes from ellagic acid, a type of polyphenol, which is an antioxidant found in red wine and green tea. Antioxidants seek out and neutralize cell-damaging free radicals that come from the environment (pollution, UV rays) and from the body's natural aging process. Ellagic acid has been shown in some studies to neutralize free radicals more effectively than the other polyphenols found in green tea and red wine. It's also more stable in skin-care products than some other antioxidants, like vitamin C, which can lose potency when exposed to light and air.

Grapefruit - Until the 19th century, grapefruit was grown purely as an ornamental fruit. Rarely eaten, it was known only for its looks - an interesting harbinger of its modern-day promise to improve ours. A 2005 study by the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, in Chicago, showed that the scent of grapefruit on women made them seem an average of six years younger to men. Grapefruit's main use in skin care, however, is as a citric acid. Like any alpha hydroxy acid, citric acid loosens the bonds between skin cells, allowing dead ones to fall away, revealing smoother, more radiant skin.

Other benefical juices:

* Blackberry juice. The top vitamins for the skin are vitamins A, B2, B3, B6, B12, C and E. Blackberries have all six, including abundant A, C, and E.

* Dark skinned grapes (juice the seeds and all) contain resveratrol, an important compound for anti-aging as well as plenty of vitamin C and ther good vitamins and nutrients.

* Acai - Though terribly over-hyped with some online products and MLM weight-loss schemes, acai is indeed a super healthy juice loaded with anti-oxidants and nutrients that have many benefits, including benefits for the skin.

* Oranges - Besides being loaded with Vitamin C and Vitamin A, a compound found in oranges and other citrus fruits may prevent sun-related damage when applied directly to the skin before sun exposure, say researchers at the Arizona Cancer Center and may have some similar benefits when consumed directly.

* Blueberries are considered to be among the top three healthiest juices, along with pomegranate and acai.

* Raspberries, Dark Cherries, Apple and Strawberry are all very healthy juices loaded with good vitamins and nutrients for the skin and overall health.

* Though not a fruit, carrots and carrot juice are absolutely loaded with vitamin A, which is an essential nutrient in maintaining not only healthy skin, but strong teeth and bones.

Some other skin care suggestions:

* Mushroom - The extract of several Japanese mushrooms has been shown to reduce inflammation, which can affect collagen in the skin and contribute to changes associated with aging, such as the appearance of fine lines. Reducing that inflammation keeps skin cells vital and functioning and also suppresses irritation so that other active ingredients, like antioxidants, can do their jobs. Shiitake mushrooms have multifaceted benefits for the skin. They contain antioxidants that block proteins known to cause cell breakdown; they provide chemical exfoliation; and they also contain kojic acid, which has a lightening effect on age spots and discoloration, making skin appear brighter over time.

* Pumpkin - Despite its prevalence in favorite sweets, such as pies and muffins, pumpkin is quite acidic. And the enzymes in pumpkin act like salicylic acids, chemical exfoliants that encourage skin cells to turn over more rapidly. Pumpkin is also a carotenoid, a derivative of vitamin A, which is indicated by its orange color, and that makes it an antioxidant in addition to having exfoliating properties. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of zinc and have been used as a natural remedy for acne. Studies show that zinc has an effect similar to that of the common antibiotic tetra

what is the best way to vanish acne and lighten your complexion?

am 14 and have dark complexion and acne spots on my face i use clean and clear face wash but it is not workin as good as i hope dark skin and acne make me look ugly
plzzzzzz sugest some homemade remedies

i ll be mch obliged

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beautiful skin = dewy, even-complexed,youthful, and slightly tanned


first find a great acne cleanser such as Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Micro clear (google). For your body use an Acne soap bar from Clear Essence (google) which is a Black skin care line.

2nd- exfoliate you can use simple sugar, and oatmeal mix or you can buy wonderful scrubs. Or skip this and buy disposable scrubbing pads for the whole body (only $5 at a drugstore)

3rd- mix a good night cream (doesn't have to be expensive CVS generic brand is perfect) and your favorite skin oil and rub along your face and entire body. Use a separate eye serum( Eye blossom by be.fine) Get your feet good too and slip on moisture socks for sleeping.

4th- wake up apply a SPF15-30 for winter SPF40-70 during summer.

Added tips- Try to use a nutrient rich face mask once a week, and a facial peel once a month
Drink daily reccomended water ( i love Whole foods huge bottle water 36 fl oz), take a multivitamin, eat nuts, leafy greens, and fish

I work for a day care center and every day before we go out I have to apply sun screen on all or most of the kids . I put on about 4 - 5 different brands of sunscreen , maybe more, on these kids. my question is does this affect your skin in a bad way? and would it also after the children's skin because of the different products being used ?

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And why are you use different sun care products?

What is the best female's SPA and care center in Bahrain?

Including Massage, Tanning, Hair and Body Treatment and Skin Care.

Answer
Hi No NO
it would help

http://www.clickbahrain.com/clickbahrain_beauty.asp

Q. Im a junior in a public speaking class made up of 16-18 year olds and I need help picking a topic. I have some thoughts:
1. Beauty Pagents should be illegal
2. SATs should not have much effect on College
3. Asisted suicide is okay

there is no specific order...I just need help put in your topics too

Thanks

p.s I can't do cliched topics such as global warming, drugs, euthenasia, and such

Answer
Abortion
Abuse Of The Elderly
Abused Women
Academic Dishonesty
Academic Freedom
Acid Rain
Addiction
Adoption
Affirmative Action
Afghanistan
Africa
Age Discrimination
Aging Population
Agricultural Policy
AIDS/HIV
Air Pollution
Airline Safety
Alcohol Abuse
Aliens and UFO's
Alternative imprisonment
Alternative Medicine
American Education Reform
Amnesty
Animal Experimentation
Animal Rights
Animal Welfare
Anorexia Nervosa
Anti-Semitism
Arab-Israeli Conflict
Armed Conflicts
Arms Control
Arms Trade
Asylum
Atomic Energy
Ballot Initiatives
Battered Women
Beginning of Life Issues
Bermuda Triangle
Bigamy
Bilingual Education
Biodiversity
Biological and Chemical Weapons
Bird Flu
Birth Control
Body Piercings
Breast Feeding in Public
Bulimia
Cameras in Courtrooms
Campaign Finance Reform
Capital Punishment
Censor Hate Speech
Censorship
Chain Gangs
Child Labor
Church State Issues
City Curfews Civil Rights
Climate Change Policy
Condoms In Schools
Creationism vs. Evolution
Cuba
Dating Campus Issues
Death Penalty
Depression
Dieting
Disabilities Act
Domestic Violence Drug Policy
Drunk Driving
Endangered Oceans
Endangered Species
Espionage and Intelligence Gathering
Ethnic Violence
Euthenasia
Family Violence
Fat Tax On Food
Feminism
Foreign Oil Dependence
Foreign Policy
Foster Care
Fraud
Gambling
Gangs
Gay Marriage
Gay Rights
Genetic Engineering
Genetically Engineered Foods
Genocide
Global Resources
Global Warming
Government Fraud and Waste
Gun Control
Hate Crime
Health Care Policy
Home Schooling
Homeland Security
Homeless in America
Human Cloning
Immigration
Infectious Diseases
Inner City Poverty
Internet Chatrooms
Iraq
Islamic Fundamentalism
Juvenile Crime
Language Policy
Legal System
Littering
Marriage and Divorce
Media Violence
Medical Ethics
Medicinal Marijuana
Medicine Abuse
Minimum Wage
Missile Defense System
National Tobacco Settlement
Nonproliferation
Nuclear Technology
Organ Donation
Organized Crime
Peace
Physician-Assisted Suicide
Polygamy
Pornography
Poverty
Prison regime
Race Relations
Racial Profiling
Rain Forests
Recycling
Religious Right
Reproductive Technologies
Russia
School Uniforms
School Violence
Sex Education
Single Parent Families
Smoking
Social Security Reform
Social Welfare
Space Exploration
Stadium Taxes
Stem Cell Research
Tax Reform
Teen Pregnancy
Term Limits
Terrorism
Tobacco Industry
Trade with China
Transportation
US Budget
US War on Drugs
Urban Terrorism
Vaccinations
Violent Video Games
Voluntary National Testing
War Crimes
War On Drugs
Water Resources
Weapons Disarmament
Welfare Reform
Women in the Military
Women's Rights
Working Women
World Trade

Example of persuasive speech fact statements:

Space Exploration Benefits Our World
Poor Air Quality Threatens Our Health
The Aging Population Hurts The Economy
Internet Chatrooms Are Not Safe

Example of persuasive speech value statements:

Cheating Is Unacceptable!
Media Violence Harms Children
Metal Detectors In Schools Violate Students' Rights
Animals Don't Belong In Zoos

Example of persuasive speech policy statements:

Keep Your Thermostat At 68 F In The Winter And 72 F In The Summer
Examinations Must Be Replaced With Other Assessment Forms
Social Security Has To Be Privatized
Arranged Marriages Should Be Outlawed

What was Pauline Cushman's significance to history during the civil war?

need help on a big history project.
serious answers only pleaseee.
=]

Answer
A severely underated 'Spy' who fought for the Union Cause and was dubbed the 'Spy of the Cumberland.' Sad;y enough her fame would be assured if she had fought for the Confederates, however Americans rarely applaud efforts to oust the evil of Slavery and mostly honor the Confederates (anyone seeing to say that I am 'bogus' regarding this please note the avaerage American can readilly identify two to ten Confederate Generals but rarely more than one or two Union Generals and most all Americans cite Robert E Lee and 'Stonewall' Jackson as true American Heroes).........
Cushman's signifigance was minor, more show than real results though like others she did make a contribution rather than squatting on the sidelines doing nothing. Mostly her tale is a colorful one demanding greater scrutiny. See snippets below...


http://www.paulinecushman.com/book.html
""Pauline Cushman, said P. T. Barnum, was the "greatest heroine of the age." An early biographer, Ferdinand Sarmiento, wrote, "The deeds of the Scout of the Cumberland will live as long as American hearts beat." She was, according to historian Elizabeth Leonard, one of the âfive women who became best known both during and after the Civil Warâ as spies. Yet, for all her renown, Cushmanâs life story has remained a blend of fact and legendâuntil now.
In contemporary descriptions, she was âthe Heroine of the Peopleâ who combined âall the daring of the soldier with the tenderness and modesty of the woman.â By the early twentieth century, she became the stuff of fiction, both in the movies and, later, television. In the late twentieth century, some historians told a darker story, hinting at alcoholism and drug abuse.
In this book, the first full biography, William Christen sorts through the pieces of evidence to draw a more complete and accurate portrait of the woman, placing her within the social setting of the era. Much more than a book about the Civil War, we learn about mid-nineteenth century theater and gender roles in the Wild West, featuring a cast ranging from impresario P. T. Barnum to future president James Garfield.
As one reviewer says, âChristen brings the real woman to life.â
"Christen's diligence shows us a clearer picture of the legend and the person behind the curtain." -- The Journal of Arizona History
"A welcome contribution to scholarship about the historical roles of women, particularly in relation to the Civil War. It also is overdue recognition of a 19th-century personality who served the Union cause and went on to make a name for herself despite societal barriers that existed at the time."--The Washington Times""

http://americancivilwar.com/women/pauline_cushman.html
""In 1862, Pauline Cushman was a struggling actress employed in a Louisville playhouse. In a play that required her character to give a toast, she was dared on one occasion to toast Jefferson Davis. She agreed, but gained the permission of the federal provost marshal first.

Perceived now as a self-proclaimed Southern sympathizer, Cushman was expelled from the theater. In 1863, a new opportunity presented itself, the chance to spy for the Union. In lace and petticoats, she became a camp follower of the Confederate army in Kentucky and Tennessee. Her allure and beauty aided her in obtaining information that would be of value to the federal army. Yet the frustrated actress soon proved to be wanting in spying as well.

She aroused suspicions and was finally caught with secret papers. General Bragg had her tried, and a military court sentenced her to hang, whereupon her health broke and her sentence was delayed. Yet military operations intervened. Bragg moved his army and left Cushman behind.
Rescued by Yankees at Shelbyville, Tennessee, she traveled north to much acclaim. President Lincoln made her an honorary major, and wearing her new uniform, she lectured about her clandestine adventures behind rebel lines. ""
http://www.civilwarhistory.com/Cushman.htm
""-------------During the spring of 1863, while performing in Louisville, she was approached by the Provost Marshal of the city to information regarding Confederate activity in the area. Accomplishing little in Louisville she was sent to Nashville. She was sent south of Nashville to visit General Braggâs headquarters. She was captured and sentenced to be hanged as a spy. The rapid retreat of Braggâs Army of the Tennessee left her free.

Had she ever met Bragg or Morgan or Bedford Forrest? Her early biographers indicate that she did. No official records, diaries or manuscripts provide verification. The only evidence of her being on the Federal payroll is a voucher (approved by James A. Garfield) paying a board bill. In December 1863 she left Nashville wearing a riding habit of military design with the insignia of a cavalry major on it. This is the sole basis of her claimed military rank.

Returning to the stage in 1864 she lectured, sold copies of her autobiography, shared the stage with musicians playin

Just wondering because I am 17 weeks and 4 kg less than when I was 6 weeks pregnant. It is a good thing that I have lost the weight as I was fat to begin with (put on 40 kilos last pregnancy) and have been trying to keep weight under control.

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You might want to check out http://www.postpregnancyhealth.com/. It offers great insight to pregnancy dieting and fitness, fitness after pregnancy, health and nutrition, nursing, bottle-feeding, anything you can imagine. It is just delivers really positive and encouraging ways to lose baby weight. The site has a lot of great ideas and ways of many things including weight gain during and after pregnancy, helping women get their confidence back after having a baby, and all sorts of exercises and things you can do. I went to this site constantly after having my baby- and I firmly believe in it... I lost an incredible amount of weight (mostly baby fat) from just taking her advice. She gives wonderful recommendations on products, fitness, and nutrition. Just really basic, healthy, ânon-fadâ ways to get back into shape and start feeling great again after your baby! The woman who developed the site is really motivational and tells women really great suggestions and instructions on how to tone and firm through proper, (but normal) eating and exercising. She also has information on great foods, skin and beauty care. I think youâll really like it. I hope I helped answer your question!

What does it mean to say that a pregnant woman is glowing?

Can women have the same glow for other reasons?

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Some pregnant women do have a glow, it just means that you look great, and you do get a pregnant glow, most women do. Its really like they have this glow to there skin, like on your face. I only had about 2 or 3 days where I had this glow and mine was at the end of my pregnancy. About my 8 month. Hope I could help you. Take care honey.

First off, do you consider yourself attractive? And if you do, would it be a huge issue if something happened where you are not attractive anymore, for example you got a skin disease (not life threatening) and are not attractive anymore?

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If I was to rate myself out of 10 (1 being ugly 5 being average 10 being megan-fox-hot) I would rate myself about a 6-7. Much of this is self confidence, because I feel I am a 6-7, people feel I'm a 6-7. If i feel like a 4, people will think of me as a four. Personally, I find Beauty beyond the skin. Also, for me, the perfect partner would see me as beautiful, no matter if I am ugly are not. physical attractiveness is also projected through other things like confidence or personality. ex) if I have good confidence and personality, more people will find my physically attractive than if i had a bad personality/confidence and looked the same. If something happened to me, I would be more concerned for my health, than beauty.

What are the best steps to platinum blonde hair at home?

I am a artist/student without much money, and so I can't go the professional route. Naturally, I have light brown/ honey blonde hair, but I have had it professionally and unprofessionally lightened and darkened many times over the past few years. It is now medium to dark blonde. It is already mildly damaged. I would like it to be platinum. Any suggestions? Colorwise? Healthwise?

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Hey Lady,
I just went way blond. I Started with slightly damaged brown and black hair, and now my hair is a whitish lemon and quite manageable and healthy. I processed it 4 times (on the cheap) in a period of 1.5 months using Clairol 7th stage powder bleach with the 7th stage double drabbing activator and 40 volume developer. If your hair is already a bit blond, I'd recommend a 20 or 30 (at the highest) developer.
The Secret Recipe (per process)
3 packets Clairol 7th stage lightning powdered bleach ($.99 ea, at beauty supply stores);
1 bottle Clairol 7th stage double drabbing (MUST BE DOUBLE DRABBING TO ACHIEVE WHITE BLONDIE) activator (around $4);
20 or 30 volume developer (a 5 oz bottle costs around $2.50 and you will need about 4 oz. per process)(always have a few extra oz on hand)

Mix those items into a consistency similar to that of ketchup. To stop the burn you can add 1 (ONLY ONE< MORE WILL WRECK THE FORMULA) packet of Sweet n Low. No one knows why it works but it does. They also sell a product for that purpose at beauty supply store for around $0.55. You can pretty much apply the bleach whatever way works for you, though try to avoid too much skin contact, apply to the back of your head first, and NEVER EVER use a scrubbbing or scratching motion when trying to achieve all over coverage.

THE SECRET TO PERFECT ALL OVER BLONDE:
After applying the bleach, work about 2 oz of left over toner into your hair to keep it moist. IF THE BLEACH DRYS OR COMES INTO CONTACT WITH WATER THE BLEACHING ACTION WILL STOP AND YOU WILL BE LEFT WITH TOXIC MUSH FOR HAIR.

Rinse with cold water after about 45 min. to one hour, shampoo with about half the amount of shampoo you usually use, and condition with a reconstructing conditioner (EVEN IF YOU ARE GOING TO PROCESS AGAIN, DO THIS STEP AND BLOW DRY YOUR HAIR ON LOW HEAT, HIGH AIR UNTILL BONE DRY.)

YOU WILL EXPERIENCE SOME BREAKAGE. DOn't panic, just routinely rince your hair with apple cider vinegar. To also preserve the health of your hair adn make it more manageble, work a small amount of your daily conditioner into hair before styling.

good luck.

I want to start selling skin care in my beauty shop, but, I dont want stuff that you can just go buy anywhere. I want a really great product with an affordable price.

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Oriflame.com or Oriflame usa.

How can a start-up get its skin care line in retail stores?

I am in the research phase on how to get a start-up skin care line in traditional brick and mortal retail stores and have a few questions from people that have done this:
1) Do companies usually work directly with distributors or have independent road reps?
2) Are there any companies or agencies that people would recommend for either?
3) What is the percentage range that either generally earns?
4) What is normally used to "pitch" retailers (samples, lookbook of products, etc.)?

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My best friend actually got her lotion and soap business into Rite-Aids. She set up her own personal website and did it from home for about 5 /6 years. When she got big enough she was featured on the local news and gave "samples" to the news people who then in turn raved about it. Rite-Aide saw, and contacted her. She got a lawyer and they hashed out financial crap. The only difference was that instead of making it at home, she had to use their facilities for FDA compliance/safety crap which took out of her net for each product BUT she was exposed to a lot more consumers so it all made up for itself.

Basically, you have to show that your products are worth stocking on their shelves before they are willing to do so, especially if you would be considered an "independent contractor" They aren't going to do it and take up room on their shelves without a few years of sales proof and growth charts.

To prevent the inevitable "go to a doctor answer" I'll start with this: I went to urgent care over the weekend and was diagnosed with an STD--herpes type 1. so I've been diagnosed, i know i have it, i am following up with my OBGYN on Wed.
The back story is: I am going through a bad divorce (was married for almost 4 years). My soon-to-be-ex husband left my son and I in mid July. We tried reconciling once in early aug and slept together 1 time then and none since then. We both decided that its not going to work and we both decided to move on and start over.
I started seeing someone last month and this past weekend, we slept together for the first time ever. 3 days after we last had sex (so about Wed) I started having extreme pain when I urinated. I thought it was just a bad UTI (caused by so much sex after not having any in so long). But then the next day I got a ton of sores around my vagina and they became extremely painful. So bad that I went to urgent care and thats when it was diagnosed. I am devastated to say the least and I've been an emotional wreck for the last 48 hours. I haven't been to work since last Wed because I can't sit for more than 5 min without wanting to pass out from pain. Anyways, enough about that... my main question/concern is did this new guy give it to me?
All signs point to yes. From what I've read about herpes (and heard from people), if you get an initial outbreak, it will happen 3-10 days from first contact with infected individual. Also if it is your very first outbreak, it will be the most severe and accompanied by flu like symptoms (I have all: nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, aches, dizziness, basically feel like I'm dying)--along with the pain from the sores. The time frame fits perfectly with "fun" weekend I had. Only problem: my guy says that he just tested (through a blood test) last month and it came back negative for every single STD. He said there is no way he gave it to me and that I probably gave it to him now (he's going to get tested next week). Well I thought that a carrier might not always test positive through blood test unless they've had outbreaks--which he has had none.

I know none of us on here are drs and I'll be asking all this and more to my doc on wed. I just want some initial advice/thoughts/ideas on who might have caused this. New guy? or could I have had it this whole time and just broke out now? (I highly doubt that as I've never had symptoms and have had STD tests in the past that were all neg).

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Thanks and sorry for the long book :)

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I quoted your post "I started seeing someone last month and this past weekend, we slept together for the first time ever. 3 days after we last had sex (so about Wed) I started having extreme pain when I urinated"

That is the window right there. I would say this is the guy who gave it to you. However, you could have had this virus for any amount of time and not had an outbreak, and this sexual activity could have triggered something for you. There is truly no way to tell who gave you this skin condition/minor virus without being regularly tested for Herpes every 4 months or so. However it really seems like this guy is the one who gave it to you considering you have never had any symptoms at all before, and who knows if he is telling the truth, he might say you gave it to him just to take the pressure off of himself.

Sounds to me like it is definitely the new guy. Just keep in mind you can pass herpes when there is no outbreak and even with the use of condoms, also if your ex or any person that you have ever been with has cold sores and went down on you then they can transfer it to your genitals without any signs or symptoms. TONS AND TONS of people have this and never even know it...as several never even show symptoms, it's a very tricky little virus and people are quick to judge herpes and make fun but the facts are that most people are living with this virus and don't even know what it is or how it works.

im 15 years old and i weight 185 i want to loose weight fast?

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Before I say anything.. let me just point out that no matter how hard you work at the gym and no matter how long you stay at the gym, it will get you NO WHERE unless you stick to a healthy diet plan. You can do 1,000 crunches a day for all I care, trust me it won't do anything; you first need to remove the layer of fat that's hiding your muscles.
If you want to lose ANY amount of weight, you shouldn't eat any man-made/ processed foods (like dessert, fast foods, fried foods, etc.) This is not the end of the world.. in fact, you will actually start to feel a lot more energetic and feel lighter. Trust me, once you start, you will not WANT to go back to your old ways, since eating healthy and organically will improve your skin, mood, energy, confidence, and will tone your body. If you crave sugars and carbohydates, let them be derived from fruits and vegetables. You also want to eat protein foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (like egg whites, nuts, chicken, fish, etc.) Try to make breakfast your largest meal since it will not make you crave foods later on during the day. Also make sure to drink plenty of water.
Once you reach your goal weight, THEN you can slowly and moderately start introducing a slice of cake here and there. But remember, not two or three slices of cake, but ONE serving size or smaller. At first, you will count down the days until you can eat "normally" again... but as I said before.. turns out you won't want to put the unneccessary crap in your body.

Now that we have the diet out of the way, and pointed out its significant importance, we can move on to the workout plan. Do strength training 2-3 times a week, not everyday since your muscles need time to heal. You can do upper body on Monday, abs on Wednesday, and legs on Friday. And don't forget... cardio cardio cardio! You can do any type of cardio for 30-45 min a day 5-6 times a week.

From my personal experience, do NOT stare at yourself in the mirror looking for results the day after you begin! Results will come from inside first.. then they will start to become visible. Set a LONG-term goal, like say next summer.... because if you set it until let's say next month for a wedding, the pressure will be on and you won't do as great as you want to. Try not to screw up, but if you have your slips here and there, just remember that tomorrow's a brand, new day and you can start where you left off. Good luck!

I am going on vacation to Hawaii. I'll be spending the whole month of July there, and i'll be swimming in the ocean a lot. What will the water do to my hair and skin? Also, what can i do to take care of my hair and skin while I'm there? And I know that sun naturally lightens hair color, but is there a way to enhance that?

Any tips you have can and will help !

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I think it's primarily drying. You'll want to wash your hair every day or at least rinse the salt water out daily.

Skin - you'll want to use a good moisturizer. Sand is a natural exfoliant so your skin should be pretty smooth but it'll be dry.

Wear sun screen.

You could try lemon juice. You may not need to do anything to enhance it other than to take extra good care of your hair.

What is it like for blacks to live in Hawaii?

Im african american and I now live in california but will be going to the university of Hawaii. I know that there are not many blacks that live there so how are the few treated and being black and from the mainland how likely is it that I would come across racism and being called haole? Also would the asian and native men date black women. Im a very confident person even though it doesn't sound like it ,Im asking out of curiosity

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It's been my experience that you will find good and bad where ever you go. Although there is a melting pot of races here in Hawaii, racism is as common here as anyplace else. Black people are treated like any other race - very well by the right people, and very poorly by the wrong ones.

My sisters-in-law are Hapa, or half black. They were born and raised in Hawaii. One day one of them was body surfing and a "local" guy got all territorial. He was just dumb/ignorant. When the rest of her "local" family showed up he quickly turned apologetic.

You will NOT be called Haole, simply because it is a word/term that describes white people. The history of the word is a little more complex than I'm making it, but it will do in the context of this post. Not a bad word, but can be when preceded by an adjective, like many other words.

I think most local people who insert adjectives are NOT racist in nature. They/we simply lack the capacity to express feelings about a person that just cut us off in traffic, for example, and will resort to descriptive name-calling. If you were green you would hear, F$%&ing Green guy. Not all are like that, but some are. Seriously, many locals have a hard time expressing themselves verbally. Watch an on-the-street interview of a local on any Hawaii news channel and you'll see what I mean.

Dating?

Most of the people in Hawaii are of mixed race. Me, I'm part Hawaiian, Korean, English, Irish, German and Scott. You can throw in Spanish, Filipino and Chinese for my kids. So I don't think you'll have any trouble dating, unless people are too stupid to see a good thing - their loss. Oh! And please don't make the assumption that because someone has dark skin that they are Hawaiian, or if they have light skin and blue eyes that they are not.

Hawaii is a great place with many awesome people of all races and creeds.

Take care and Aloha!

My 15 year old daughter has developed acne and we have tried many things to make it go away, but she is just getting worse! What natural solutions are out there that we could use to safely help her skin clear up? She drinks plenty of water and our food is relatively healthy.

Thanks!

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i used to suffer terrible when i was younger and the best thing i used was anything with tea tree in but not a cheap 1 as it can be weak but by using that and after you have washed your face you must splash it with cold water and that closes the poors and it really helkped honestly just by splashing her face with cold water helps so much !! goodluck to her good question star for you !

How do Koreans achieve such flawless light skin?

Is it foundation? Facials? How are they so fair skinned and how do they get their skin to be so flawless?

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First of all, they use a LOT of facial products.
Pop stars go and get surgery to move all their spots and acne away, did you know? Sometimes it's just the computer technology that takes all the blemishes and spots away but in real life they're just the same as everybody else.
Women tend to go to clinics a lot and get special cream on. They also eat a lot of food and vegetables that is healthier than what normal people eat. They avoid gluten and eat a lot of vegetables. Many girls are obsessed with avocado, whether it is the actual vegetable or it's an avocado cream or avocado rinse, they all love it because it lightens skin and makes it smooth.
But sometimes it depends on where in Korea you come from. If you live in the country, you have dark skin from the heat. In the city people have fair skin. In summer, country people just don't mind the heat; they go for a swim in the rivers. City people bathe in sunscreen (not literally, but you get the idea) and they go to the beaches that don't have much sunlight. In winter, all the country people are harnessed up in thick wear. City people take this advantage and go outside. The cold lightens your skin. They make the most of it as possible, then they go inside and warm their faces up. I don't have the perfect flawless skin but I have something similar to that.
Overall, taking care of your skin and avoiding the sun is best. Have you seen the city tenage girls in the summer? They go around with parasols to cover their skin from getting tanned. That's how important their skin is to them. I heard Americans like to take care of their figure, but koreans take care of their skin. Both are good, but personally I'd take care of my body because the skin ages anyway.

I am thinking about doing part of the system of businesses of Herbalife, because I heard to say that has plenty person changing of life with this business. Does anybody know his/her system and could I help myself in this decision?

I thank the collaboration in advance of all...

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Hi,

I used to be in Herbalife about 1 year and I did not follow it's system anymore since it cost money to start over the business, most are for advertising.

However, I can tell you 1 thing. They made no. 1 health product in the world + slimmer [if you are big] or gain your body mass [if you are thin]. I am a MD my self so I check for details of their products [medically] and testimonials around that is happening that I see with my own eyes.

If you lives in USA, you can practically alive with the business since Herbalife USA have many variety of products to be offered. From day to day products, Health products to beauty products. So, let's say you have 10 downlines using 1 toothbrush everymonth, you already selling 10 product everymonth automatically. That is just 1 product. What if you sell another 5 or 10 or more?

I live in Indonesia which the variety of product is only 1, which is only Health product, which is a bit expensive for common people here, so I let it go since I do not have much money for the advertising cost.

If you live outside USA, check for variety of the products, if they have day to day products, I can be sure that you will successful with Herbalife system.

One more thing for you to consider joining Herbalife, you should choose between these choices: Are you Herbalife Consumer, Herbalife Distributor or both?

Success!

What are some good sponsors for my community church health fair?

Targeting Babies, Youth, Adults, and Elderly

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Local drugstores, health clinics, chiropractors, baby clothes shops, Wall-Mart type stores, places that sell mobility aids for seniors, health food stores, groceries, recreation places, exercise and weight loss centers pretty much any business could tie in even car dealers can promote safe driving. Soft drink wholesales for their so called health products, food distributors ad don't forget beauty shops

If the event is at least 4- 6 months away go to http://www.sponsorwise.com