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The Oprah Factor: Stop the Yo-Yo Dieting Messages

April 9, 2009 by Amy Jussel 12 Comments

April 8, 2009 Young women and their moms have been "under the influence" of Oprah longer than you can say “she’s gotta have it.” From cuddly bathrobes to kids' book club picks, when the grand dame of daytime speaks, people listen. Precisely the point that Director Darryl Roberts of America the Beautiful is making in his recent “open letter to Oprah” plea to curb the weight … [Read more...]

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March Into Sustainability: Project Green Prom Video Contest!

March 1, 2009 by Amy Jussel 7 Comments

Mar. 1, 2009 How would you ‘green’ your high school prom? The entire month of March you can film short 2-3 minute Project Green Prom video clips and upload them to YouTube here in show-n-tell style to inspire teens across the country to think about greener alternatives and compete for some AMAZING grand prizes, like a trip to the Big (green?) Apple! I was so excited by … [Read more...]