| Food pantries gear up for hunger season
Area food pantries are preparing for a long Wisconsin winter with heating costs on the rise. Food bank managers say they have a steady flow of visitors throughout the year, but there is usually an uptick in winter as bills mount up and money becomes tight.Mike Paoli, president of the Onalaska/Holmen Emergency Food Basket, said the food pantry serves an average of 200 families each month, but 230 used the resource in October. He expects even more in the coming winter as large families, pensioners, new arrivals, widows and people who are just down on their luck need a helping hand."They are right here in our neighborhoods and our towns. I think most people would be surprised by the amount of people that use these services," Paoli said.Most of the area pantries are currently supplied with nonparishable food, but paper products, diapers and health and beauty aides like shampoo and laundry detergent are always appreciated as those product are not covered by food stamps.Lori Laxton said the TLC Mission's food pantry has a variety of canned goods, but popular items like spaghetti, tuna fish and peanut butter never last long.
This Report Aims to Provide a General Overview of the Emerging Market Often Referred to as Beauty Foods
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c74778) has announced the addition of "Beauty Foods - An Attractive Proposition" to their offering. Ingredients long used in beauty lotions and skin care products are becoming ever more popular in the food and beverage sector. Originating in Japan, this movement has seen ingredients such as collagen and hyaluronic acid becoming a natural extension to personal care, providing a more holistic approach to beauty with its message of 'beauty from within'. As appearance is increasingly associated with health, happiness and an overall feeling of wellness, there is growing recognition of the importance of a good diet for inner and outer health and beauty. This report aims to provide a general overview of the emerging market often referred to as Beauty Foods, including market share, market development and market barriers.
Salt Lamp Cleanliness: 'Tis the Season for Naturally Better Air
The natural beauty of a salt lamp, and the healthful difference made to indoor air quality and human well-being, could offer an interesting twist for this season of giving. The folks at Ionicsalts.com shed some light on the benefits and uses of Himalayan crystal salt, including how a salt lamp actually works. .
Opening TheDoor
ULTA one-stop beauty store opens in Oswego ULTA , a beauty resource store, recently held a grand opening celebration at Prairie Marketplace, 2510 Route 34 in Oswego. ULTA melds together a very large selection of brand-name cosmetics, fragrances, skin and hair care products with a full-service, in-store salon. They have beauty experts on hand to offer current advice without added sales pressure. ULTA's wide-ranging product assortment also includes professional hair and nail brands; independent beauty lines; fragrances, from Clinique, Estee Lauder, and Lanc�me, to Vera Wang, and Dolce & Gabbana; professional hair tools; and select products available only through ULTA. The store is illuminated with natural light so customers can see the true shade of the products they're testing. The ULTA salon offers convenient services at affordable prices with licensed designers and estheticians for hair and skin health services.
Trip To Barber, Beauty Shop Could Save Life
A trip to the barber shop or beauty salon could now save your life. Five D.C. barber and beauty shops have installed blood pressure machines and digital scales for their customers to use. It's part of a program underwritten by two insurance companies the MedStar Research Institute to fight coronary heart disease, the leading cause of death among black Americans. The Hair Heart and Health program is modeled after one in Baltimore coordinated by the University of Maryland's Department of Medicine. Stylists learn how to screen clients for obesity and high blood pressure and when to urge them to follow up with a doctor. .
Cosmetic fair in HK stretches scale, business opportunity
The ongoing Cosmoprof Asia and Natural Health Fair 2007, starting on Nov. 14, has become larger in scale which encourage better business opportunity.
In its 12th edition, Cosmoprof Asia this year covers 47,000 square meter of exhibition space. Particularly outstanding growth is observed in the Hair sector, where the overall exhibition size is up by 30 percent over 2006. The Packaging sector has also enjoyed steady growth over the years; its exhibition area has increased by 16 percent over 2006.
Michael Duck, Director of Cosmoprof Asia Ltd which is organizer of the show, said that apart from its comprehensive products, Cosmoprof Asia also provides a perfect platform for industry and experts, to exchange ideas and information on the latest trends and techniques in the international beauty industry.
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