Support The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011: Write Your Representative

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Support The Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011 by writing your local state representative.

Did You Meet Irene This week?

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It’s been a pretty wierd week here on the East Coast. We experienced the shake, rattle and roll of an earthquake here at GD Headquarters earlier in the week, and then it was like an episode of Rescue Me here with our local Fire Fighters showed up TWICE to help us pump out the basement with 3 feet of water rising fast after Irene had her way with us.

Raven + Lily: A Fusion of Compassion and Design

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In Ethiopia, the sick travel to Entoto mountain by the thousands. There, on the highest peak overlooking Addis Ababa, it is said that a pool of holy water can cure HIV/AIDS. For women that remain unhealed by the pool, ostracized by their families and without financial hope, design company Raven + Lily is providing a different kind of healing.

Feelgood Fitness: 4 Common Exercise Myths

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Training with a buddy is one of the best ways to make and stick to a habit of exercising regularly. What otherwise might feel like a chore suddenly becomes girls’ night (or lunch hour) out! Chatting while you train is a great way to while away the time, especially if you have kids at home and are looking for adult conversation, as long as you don’t believe quite everything you hear.

Below are four exercise myths you may hear at the gym — and the realities you should keep in mind when you hear them.

Feelgood Quickie: Are You Happy?

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OK. so I know that this infographic is supposed to be sort of funny, but I’m a strong believer that happiness is something that we choose. So, laugh away, but it feels like there’s actually a kernel of truth behind this hilarious flowchart on finding happiness. Check it: