Showing posts with label California. Show all posts
Showing posts with label California. Show all posts

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Popular Vegan Cleanse Kaeng Raeng Now Available in Southern California and Midwest Whole Foods Stores

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2012Kaeng Raeng Inc. is excited to announce its expansion into the Southern Pacific and Midwest regional Whole Foods Market stores in the US.


Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease) July 26, 2012 - Kaeng Raeng Inc., a nutraceutical company based in Palo Alto, is proud to announce its expansion into Southern Pacific and Midwest regional Whole Foods stores in the US. Kaeng Raeng is currently sold in Woodland Hills, Santa Monica, Venice, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Phoenix, and San Diego stores in SoPAC and Chicago South Loop and Deerfield stores in the Midwest.

"We are so excited about our expansion into these new regions," said Lindsay Reinsmith, founder and CEO of Kaeng Raeng. "We have requests from customers all over the country to buy the product in their local Whole Foods Market stores and we want to honor those requests."

Kaeng Raeng has been available in Northern California Whole Foods Market stores since June 2010 including Palo Alto, Redwood City, Cupertino, and San Mateo among others.

"Whole Foods is a natural fit for our brand," Reinsmith said. "We are dedicated to providing a safe, natural product to customers at an affordable price. Kaeng Raeng has absolutely nothing artificial in it and is sustainably made with only locally sourced ingredients."

Kaeng Raeng Inc is a privately-owned nutraceutical company based in Palo Alto, CA. It is sold online at http://www.kaengraeng.com and in select Whole Foods Market stores in the US.

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Friday, July 6, 2012

Powertec, Inc. Announces their Title Sponsorship of the 2012 Model and Fitness World Finale in Hollywood, California

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2012Powertec, Inc. Announces their Title Sponsorship of the 2012 Model & Fitness World Finale in Hollywood, CaliforniaPowertec Inc., is pleased to announce their Title Sponsorship of the first annual Model & Fitness (M&F) World Finale pageant on September 14-15, 2012.


Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease) July 03, 2012 - Powertec Inc., the World's Best Selling Plate-Loaded Home Gym Brand, will be the Title Sponsor of the first annual Model & Fitness (M&F) World Finale pageant on September 14-15, 2012 at the rooftop pool at Drai's Lounge, part of the world-renowned W Hotel in Hollywood.

This two-day World Finale event is the capstone to this year's Model & Fitness regional competitions in Remini, Italy; Monte Carlo, Monaco; and Milan, Italy. M&F federation is an elite competition circuit and natural fitness federation within the Fitness Industry. Dr. Marco Zanetti, founder of M&F, has extensive experience and network in the fitness world, producing national and continental fitness and bodybuilding competitions for the last 7 years. Known for providing the world's fitness models and competitors a high level of pageantry in the world's most exotic and prestigious locations, M&F strives to attract the world's best -looking fit models in a competition format, as Miss Universe is to the Beauty world, with high caliber categories that are of interest to those in the general public attracted to the physical ideal.

Powertec Spokesperson and M&F USA President Natalie Minh says, "Powertec Fitness, the industry leader in Plate Loaded Home Gyms, is pleased to partner with the Model & Fitness organization, bringing together healthy, commercial looking talents in a competition environment coupled with a retreat-styled fitness weekend in Hollywood, CA. No other model competition circuit in the world brings the production value, locations, talent, scouts, and industry decision makers into one venue how M&F events aspires to.

As a commercial client regularly seeking top fitness and swimsuit models for hire, we understand the value in supporting such events: they are casting calls and market makers rolled into one. We hope to lead and inspire other corporations to join us in this goal of linking the pageant competitors to paying jobs."

The two-day competition and three-day weekend will be hosted at the following venues:



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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

California tobacco tax hike narrowly defeated at polls

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Monday, June 25, 2012

California voters narrowly reject new tobacco tax

A California initiative to increase the tax on tobacco to pay for cancer research has failed by less than a percentage point after remaining too close to call for more than two weeks.

With about 5 million ballots cast, opponents of Proposition 29 led by about 28,000 votes. The Associated Press analyzed areas where the roughly 105,000 uncounted votes remain and determined Friday there were not enough places where "yes" was winning to overcome the deficit.

Cyclist Lance Armstrong, a cancer survivor, headed the plan to add $1 to the cigarette tax. Tobacco companies, led by Philip Morris, meanwhile pushed the opposition campaign, pouring millions of dollars into an advertising blitz that whittled away support. Polls showed approval peaked around two-thirds in March but fell dramatically in the weeks before the June 5 balloting.

On Friday, the Prop 29 was failing 50.3 percent to 49.7 percent.

Support for the initiative was strongest in the San Francisco Bay Area, while more conservative places like Southern California's Inland Empire opposed it.

Had the measure passed, Californians would still have paid only the 16th highest tobacco tax in the nation, at $1.87 per pack.

Proponents said they would be back.

"This came so close, I think this is worth another try," said Stan Glantz of the University of California, San Francisco's Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education. "I think it would be horrible if Philip Morris and Reynolds get away with this."

He suggested that cigarette tax supporters might turn to the Legislature, though lawmakers routinely reject attempts to raise tobacco taxes.

The opposition campaign will wait until all the votes have been counted before declaring victory, spokeswoman Beth Miller said.

Opponents of the measure raised $47 million to fight it, a huge sum even by California standards. By comparison, Jerry Brown spent about $36 million in his successful 2010 bid to become governor of California. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and his allies spent $47 million to beat back his recall challenge on June 5.

Armstrong and a coalition of anti-smoking groups raised about $12 million to bolster the measure, including $500,000 from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

In a statement Friday, Lance Armstrong Foundation President Doug Ulman framed the issue as one of life and death.

"The defeat of this life-saving initiative is a genuine tragedy," he said. "Big Tobacco lied to voters to protect its profits and spent $50 million to ensure it can continue peddling its deadly products to California kids."

While raising the price of tobacco is a proven way to reduce smoking rates, especially in young people, campaign ads sponsored by tobacco companies focused on pocketbook issues. The ads noted money would be raised in California through the tax but wouldn't necessarily stay in the state for research. The campaign also raised the specter of an out-of-control bureaucracy that would be set up to oversee collection and distribution of the money.

The strategy didn't just stir doubt in the minds of voters.

Several major newspapers, including The Los Angeles Times, opposed the measure while expressing general support for such sin taxes and reluctance to side with tobacco companies. They argued that the revenue should go directly to the state, which now faces a $15.2 billion deficit.

The result was reminiscent a 2006 California cigarette tax measure that led by wide margins in early polling until tobacco companies spent $66 million to defeat it with ads featuring physicians.

It was unclear Friday whether the failure of Prop 29 constituted the narrowest defeat of a statewide ballot measure in California's history. Previously, the closest vote in the past two decades was on school bond measure 1B in 1994, which failed 49.6 percent to 50.4, according to Secretary of State spokeswoman Shannan Velayas. The second closest was another tobacco tax measure, which passed 50.5 percent to 49.5 percent in 1998.

California was once at the forefront of smoking restrictions and taxes, but the famously health-conscious state has not raised tobacco taxes since 1998.

Missouri voters are expected to weigh in on a tobacco tax increase in November and similar taxes are working their way through the legislative process in the Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Illinois.

The overwhelming majority of recent tobacco taxes across the nation have been approved in statehouses, not at the polls.



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Sunday, May 20, 2012

California Raw Milk Producer Cleared to Continue Production

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Fresno, Calif.-based Organic Pastures passed the most recent health inspections brought on by a finding of "harmful bacteria in samples of butter, cream and cow manure," the Los Angeles Times reports.

Why did Organic Pastures undergo repeated testing?

A May 10 news release by the California Department of Food and Agriculture noted there were 10 illnesses reported because of campylobacter infection. Mostly minors, the patients were found to have the consumption of raw milk products from Organic Pastures in common.

Have there been other recalls involving this dairy?

Food Safety News noted in March that a 2011 E. coli outbreak had been "linked to raw milk produced by Organic Pastures." A 2008 CDFA news release cautioned consumers against the consumption of Organic Pastures' raw cream. The agency issued the recall "following the detection of campylobacter bacteria in the cream." A year before, the Food and Drug Administration warned of a raw cream recall involving Organic Pastures because of Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

Does California regulate the sale of raw milk?

Real Milk summarizes California's raw milk sale rules. The product must meet 1947 Milk and Milk Products Act standards. Dairies must have a state-issued license to sell raw milk. In 2007, the state tightened the rules when it set limits on the presence of coliform bacteria, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.

Where can California consumers purchase raw milk?

Residents can legally buy raw milk at stores that choose the carry the product. The licensed raw milk producers in California are Organic Pastures and Claravale Farm.

Is there an underground for raw milk?

While Organic Pastures and Claravale Farm are licensed raw milk dairies, savvy entrepreneurs have begun to engage in herd-share programs. Capital Public Radio noted these farmers allow clients to pay a monthly cow-boarding fee; in return, the clients have permission to receive a share of the milk the animal produces. Arguing they are not selling milk to the public, farmers have nonetheless been targeted by the CDFA to end their operations. An estimated 100 herd-share operators are said to have supplied between 10 to 350 clients each with access to a co-owned dairy cow.

Sylvia Cochran is a Los Angeles area resident with a firm finger on the pulse of California politics. Talk radio junkie, community volunteer and politically independent, she scrutinizes the good and the bad from both sides of the political aisle.



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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Sky Zone Announces Its First Location In Anaheim, California

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2012The Creator of the World's First All-Trampoline Walled Playing Court Is Ready For Play.


Orange County, CA (1888PressRelease) May 03, 2012 - Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world's first all-trampoline, walled playing court, announces it has awarded its newest facility in Anaheim, CA this year. Sky Zone is the ultimate 3-D play experience for teens, parents and kids to jump, leap and defy gravity on the patented all-trampoline walled playing court.

Sky Zone Anaheim provides guests with thrilling activities fit for all ages and fitness levels where they are guaranteed to have a 'soaring' time. Filled with wall-to-wall trampolines, Sky Zone Anaheim provides a brand new way to move and sets the stage for a variety of activities such as 3-D Dodgeball that takes the traditional game and adds a creative twist, Sky Slam which lets jumpers to perform anti-gravity dunks on the basketball hoops, and SkyRobics - an invigorating and fun, yet highly effective, fitness class that can burn up to 1,000 calories in an hour.

Participants can also partake in Open Jump where they can bounce for fun, freestyle their latest moves, or jump into the giant five lane foam pit. In addition, Sky Zone Anaheim introduces Cage Ball which is an innovative hybrid sport stemmed from basketball and volleyball atop of a trampoline. Furthermore, Sky Zone Anaheim houses an incredible mezzanine where participants have a bird's eye view overlooking the entire 35,000 square foot park along with a fully stocked candy bar filled with delectable treats for all to enjoy. The facility is also the perfect venue for a unique and memorable group outing, offering birthday party packages, corporate team building programs and other group events such as churches, schools and camps.

"In 2004 when the first Sky Zone opened its doors, we knew we wanted to spread our concept throughout the United States and allow as many people to experience a new kind of activity and entertainment," said Jeff Platt, President of Sky Zone LLC. "Thus far, our facilities have been a big hit in other parts of the country and we are looking forward to introducing Anaheim residents to the perfect combination of fun and fitness with Sky Zone Anaheim's ultimate high-flying adventure."

Experience the difference at Sky Zone Anaheim located at 1301 N. Kellogg Drive, Anaheim, CA 92807. Operation hours are Monday - Thursday from 12pm to 10pm, Friday from 12pm to 9pm, SkyMania (ages 11-15) from 9pm to 11pm, Saturday from 9am to 10pm, SkyJam (ages 16

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Friday, May 4, 2012

Rochelle Barcellona Named President of Northern California Personal Chef Association

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2012Chef Rochelle Barcellona, aka Chef Ro, owner of Barcellona Bites, has been named the president of the Northern California Personal Chef Association.


Sacramento, CA (1888PressRelease) May 02, 2012 - Chef Rochelle Barcellona, aka Chef Ro, owner of Barcellona Bites, has been named the president of the Northern California Personal Chef Association, a chapter of the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA).

"The USPCA is pleased and excited about the selection of Chef Ro as chapter president of the Northern California Chapter and look forward to her bringing her leadership and experience to this group of successful personal chefs," notes Vince Likar, USPCA Executive Director.

According to Barcellona, she will promote the chapter's mission to connect individuals and families in Northern California with professional personal chefs and actively promote the personal chef industry by educating the public and supporting the association's members. "I'm honored to accept this leadership position and excited about working with the other personal chefs in the chapter," says Barcellona.

Barcellona began Barcellona Bites in 2009 after graduating top-of-her-class in culinary school and becoming a certified personal chef from the USPCA. In addition to her personal chef service, Barcellona is webmaster of www.WeeklyMenuClub.com, an online menu planning service.

To contact Barcellona Bites, visit www.BarcellonaBites.com or call 916-353-5200. For more information on the personal chef association and USPCA, visit www.norcaluspca.com and www.uspca.com.

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Watch: Japan Radioactive Particles Reach California

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Sunday, April 8, 2012

ElanVeda Announces Strategic Partnership with California College of Ayurveda

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2012ElanVeda is announcing their exciting new partnership with California College of Ayurveda. This exciting new partnership lends credence to ElanVeda's new line of homeopathic remedies.


(1888PressRelease) April 07, 2012 - Calabasas, CA - Ayurvedic herbal and aromatherapy lifestyle products company ElanVeda is proud to announce their partnership with Dr. Marc Halpern and The California College of Ayurveda. By collaborating with the California College of Ayurveda and Dr. Marc Halpern, ElanVeda will receive the necessary expertise to bring ancient traditions into modern formulations and provide the highest quality herbal formulations and essential oil blends available on the market. The California College of Ayurveda is the leading institution of Ayurvedic education in the United States and Dr. Marc Halpern, the College's founder holds high respect around the world as an expert in Ayurvedic medicine.

The benefits of ayurvedic medicine and a yogic lifestyle have been an effective way to prevent and cure illness and injury for thousands of years. Eating healthy foods, exercise, meditation, yoga and the use of herbs are all a part of the mind-body-spirit connection that that is vital our well-being. ElanVeda is committed to bringing the highest quality herbal formulations and aromatherapy products to the public. In addition to bringing in the expertise of Dr. Halpern and the California College of Ayurveda all products produced will be Organic whenever possible. All capsules used are vegan and all products contain no carrier, fillers or artificial ingredients.

The ElanVeda Company was founded by CEO Daniel Palmer in 2008. What started as a personal journey in pursuit of good health led to a major discovery for Palmer and his wife. On their path to better health, the Palmers realized that a large part of the world's population is unfamiliar with many of the wonderful natural remedies available through Ayurvedic formulas and medicine.

ElanVeda' current line of products includes four premier essential oil blends and four supplements. ElanVeda's proprietary essential oil and aromatherapy blends are formulated for use in massage therapy, anti-aging, and for temporary relief of discomfort associated with headaches and sinus pain. In addition, ElanVeda supplements also address issues related to the common cold, respiratory congestion, hair loss (unhealthy hair), and internal detox and general wellness.

The California College of Ayurveda (CCA), is the longest running, State-approved (complying with the standards set forth in the California Education Code) college offering professional training programs for the study of Ayurvedic medicine in the West. This partnership allows both Dan Palmer and Dr. Marc Halpern to realize their dream of making Ayurvedic medicine a well-known and popular practice in the US.

Daniel Palmer of ElanVeda spoke of the partnership in an open meeting Wednesday. "I'm so pleased that the quality and efficacy of our products has been recognized by a prestigious Ayurvedic health specialist such as Dr. Halpern, and a trusted source such as CCA. Our goal is simple - we want to bring good health to everyone, and all natural is the way to go. It's worked for so many, and we're excited to see the results over the next few years."
The partnership will be finalized in the coming months, and Dr. Halpern will work with ElanVeda to ensure the highest quality products and materials are produced, enhancing the wellness of experienced Ayurveda enthusiasts and new practitioners alike.
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