Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Skin Care Chronicle: Burt’s Bees Births Lifestyle Line
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Keep Squirrels out of Bird Feeders
Keep Squirrels out of Bird Feeders
by Earl Proulx
Squirrels are notorious pests when it comes to stealing food that's been put out for the birds. Here are three ways to keep those stealthy rodents out of bird feeders.
1. Slip the feeder onto a long wire and hang it between two trees, but away from any low branches. Also, string empty thread spools on the wire to act as a further deterrent.
2. Another effective way to keep squirrels off your bird feeder is to smear gobs of petroleum jelly or car grease on the pole that supports it. You'll have to clean it up in the spring, but it works. The squirrels hate the feeling of grease on their paws.
If your bird feeder sits on a pole and you're pestered by squirrels stealing the seeds, go to the pet store and buy a squirrel baffle. This is a plastic dome that you attach under the feeder. It curves downward and away from the feeder, providing a barrier against upwardly mobile squirrels. Make sure the baffle is high enough that the squirrels can't jump past it.
http://www.yankeemagazine.com/home/garden/squirrels-bird-feeders
by Earl Proulx
1. Slip the feeder onto a long wire and hang it between two trees, but away from any low branches. Also, string empty thread spools on the wire to act as a further deterrent.
2. Another effective way to keep squirrels off your bird feeder is to smear gobs of petroleum jelly or car grease on the pole that supports it. You'll have to clean it up in the spring, but it works. The squirrels hate the feeling of grease on their paws.
If your bird feeder sits on a pole and you're pestered by squirrels stealing the seeds, go to the pet store and buy a squirrel baffle. This is a plastic dome that you attach under the feeder. It curves downward and away from the feeder, providing a barrier against upwardly mobile squirrels. Make sure the baffle is high enough that the squirrels can't jump past it.
http://www.yankeemagazine.com/home/garden/squirrels-bird-feeders
Monday, August 20, 2012
RONA TO PLANT CLOSE TO 50,000 TREES ACROSS CANADA Print this page
In celebration of Canadian athletes who competed in London RONA TO PLANT CLOSE TO 50,000 TREES ACROSS CANADA
Boucherville, Quebec, August 16, 2012 – Building on the patriotism and national pride that is sweeping across the nation, RONA, the largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, home renovation and gardening products, challenged Canadians to participate in the “Plant Your Feet” online collective relay. To thank Canadians for their support of the program, RONA will plant a tree for every kilometre walked or run. Showcasing the strength and determination that are hallmarks of our nation’s character, Canadians logged a total of 49,665 kilometres, more than 900% of the original goal, to cross Canada from coast to coast.
“We encouraged Canadians to participate in our online relay, and the response has surpassed all of our expectations”, says Karim Salabi, Executive Vice President, Marketing at RONA. “As promised, RONA is supporting reforestation programs across Canada by planting a tree for every kilometre logged in the relay. RONA wants to build on the tremendous support shown to the Canadian Olympic Team and we look forward to giving back to the community by planting 49,665 trees across the country.”
RONA has partnered with the David Suzuki Foundation (“DSF”), a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to building healthy communities and protecting nature to accomplish this feat over the next two years. With a focus on encouraging Canadians to live greener, healthier lives, DSF will be working with a strong network of regional partners to plant the trees at key sites in some of Canada’s major urban areas.
RONA is now adding close to 50,000 trees to the tree planting program announced earlier this year, a three year program to support the DSF urban reforestation program.
“We relish the opportunity to work with RONA on this exciting reforestation project”, says Dr. Faisal Moola, Director General, Ontario at the David Suzuki Foundation. “By planting almost 50,000 trees across the country, RONA is helping to clean the air and keep our communities cool. Trees not only naturally filter dust, allergens, and pollutants from the air, a single healthy tree can provide the cooling effect of 10 air conditioners. The true value of trees in our communities, both from an environmental and economic standpoint, cannot be overestimated.”
RONA and DSF will begin planting trees in Fall 2012 in locations across Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia. Additional reforestation sites will be selected in Spring 2013, when the remainder of the 49,665 trees will be planted.
About RONA
RONA inc. (TSX: RON,RON.PR.A), is the largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, home renovation and gardening products and operates a network of more than 800 corporate, franchise and affiliate stores of various sizes and formats. With close to 30,000 employees working under its family of banners in every region of Canada, the RONA store network generates more than $6 billion in annual retail sales. Visit rona.ca for more information.
About the David Suzuki Foundation
The David Suzuki Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to finding solutions for living within the limits of nature and mobilizing Canadians to make their communities healthy and green. www.davidsuzuki.org
Boucherville, Quebec, August 16, 2012 – Building on the patriotism and national pride that is sweeping across the nation, RONA, the largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, home renovation and gardening products, challenged Canadians to participate in the “Plant Your Feet” online collective relay. To thank Canadians for their support of the program, RONA will plant a tree for every kilometre walked or run. Showcasing the strength and determination that are hallmarks of our nation’s character, Canadians logged a total of 49,665 kilometres, more than 900% of the original goal, to cross Canada from coast to coast.
“We encouraged Canadians to participate in our online relay, and the response has surpassed all of our expectations”, says Karim Salabi, Executive Vice President, Marketing at RONA. “As promised, RONA is supporting reforestation programs across Canada by planting a tree for every kilometre logged in the relay. RONA wants to build on the tremendous support shown to the Canadian Olympic Team and we look forward to giving back to the community by planting 49,665 trees across the country.”
RONA has partnered with the David Suzuki Foundation (“DSF”), a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to building healthy communities and protecting nature to accomplish this feat over the next two years. With a focus on encouraging Canadians to live greener, healthier lives, DSF will be working with a strong network of regional partners to plant the trees at key sites in some of Canada’s major urban areas.
RONA is now adding close to 50,000 trees to the tree planting program announced earlier this year, a three year program to support the DSF urban reforestation program.
“We relish the opportunity to work with RONA on this exciting reforestation project”, says Dr. Faisal Moola, Director General, Ontario at the David Suzuki Foundation. “By planting almost 50,000 trees across the country, RONA is helping to clean the air and keep our communities cool. Trees not only naturally filter dust, allergens, and pollutants from the air, a single healthy tree can provide the cooling effect of 10 air conditioners. The true value of trees in our communities, both from an environmental and economic standpoint, cannot be overestimated.”
RONA and DSF will begin planting trees in Fall 2012 in locations across Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia. Additional reforestation sites will be selected in Spring 2013, when the remainder of the 49,665 trees will be planted.
About RONA
RONA inc. (TSX: RON,RON.PR.A), is the largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, home renovation and gardening products and operates a network of more than 800 corporate, franchise and affiliate stores of various sizes and formats. With close to 30,000 employees working under its family of banners in every region of Canada, the RONA store network generates more than $6 billion in annual retail sales. Visit rona.ca for more information.
About the David Suzuki Foundation
The David Suzuki Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to finding solutions for living within the limits of nature and mobilizing Canadians to make their communities healthy and green. www.davidsuzuki.org
Friday, August 17, 2012
Playtex® Twist ’n Click™ Snacker Cup
Newest addition to the Playtex® Infant product line
Twist ’n Click™ Snacker is perfect for both busy toddlers needing fuel to
keep them active throughout the day and fussy eaters who prefer
frequent snacks to full meals. The Twist ’n Click™ Snacker cap keeps food
protected and easily rotates to snap onto the bottom when kids are ready
to snack. The Snacker is designed to help the child learn to snack
independently and gives moms piece of mind thanks to the Twist ’n Click™
technology* that makes the 100% break-proof guarantee** ideal to toss in a diaper bag. The Playtex® Twist ’n Click™ Snacker is available at all major retailers across Canada for a suggested retail price of $5.49.
A perfect companion to the Playtex® Twist ’n Click™ Snacker, the Twist ’n Click™ Bowl is ideal for packing full meals for kids and comes with an
ID tag to help keep track of the contents and its owner. The same Twist ’n Click™ technology* ensures the lid is properly closed and 100% leakproof guarantee** for clean and easy transportation. The Twist ’n Click™
Bowl is available at all major retailers across Canada for a suggested retail price of $7.99 (2-pack).
*The Playtex® Twist ’n Click™ Bowl and Snacker are both dishwasher safe and are the ONLY mealtime products that provide mom with an audible click for reassurance against leaks when not in use.
**If not completely satisfied, return for a full refund of purchase price or replacement.
Playtex and all other trademarks are licensed or owned by Playtex Products, LLC.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Power Up, People! belVita Breakfast Biscuits Help Americans Fuel Up For Back To School With Delicious New Flavors
As parents and students prepare to head back to school, Kraft Foods announces the introduction of new flavors of belVita Breakfast Biscuits to help them fuel up for the busy school season ahead. Already available in Blueberry, Golden Oat and Apple Cinnamon varieties, busy parents and students can now get the morning energy they need with belVita Breakfast Biscuits in new Chocolate and Cinnamon Brown Sugar flavors. The new flavors, in addition to existing flavors, can be found in the cookie/cracker aisle of stores nationwide.
ABOUT KRAFT FOODS
Kraft Foods Inc. (NASDAQ: KFT) is a global snacks powerhouse with an unrivaled portfolio of brands people love. Proudly marketing delicious biscuits, confectionery, beverages, cheese, grocery products and convenient meals in approximately 170 countries, Kraft Foods had 2011 revenue of $54.4 billion. Twelve of the company's iconic brands – Cadbury, Jacobs, Kraft, LU, Maxwell House, Milka, Nabisco, Oreo, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Tang and Trident – generate revenue of more than $1 billion annually. On Aug. 4, 2011, Kraft Foods announced plans to divide and create two independent public companies: a high-growth global snacks business and a high-margin North American grocery business. The transaction is expected to be completed on Oct. 1, 2012. A leader in innovation, marketing, health & wellness and sustainability, Kraft Foods is a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Standard & Poor's 500, NASDAQ 100, Dow Jones Sustainability Index and Ethibel Sustainability Index. Visit www.kraftfoodscompany.com and www.facebook.com/kraftfoodscorporate.
ABOUT KRAFT FOODS
Kraft Foods Inc. (NASDAQ: KFT) is a global snacks powerhouse with an unrivaled portfolio of brands people love. Proudly marketing delicious biscuits, confectionery, beverages, cheese, grocery products and convenient meals in approximately 170 countries, Kraft Foods had 2011 revenue of $54.4 billion. Twelve of the company's iconic brands – Cadbury, Jacobs, Kraft, LU, Maxwell House, Milka, Nabisco, Oreo, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Tang and Trident – generate revenue of more than $1 billion annually. On Aug. 4, 2011, Kraft Foods announced plans to divide and create two independent public companies: a high-growth global snacks business and a high-margin North American grocery business. The transaction is expected to be completed on Oct. 1, 2012. A leader in innovation, marketing, health & wellness and sustainability, Kraft Foods is a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Standard & Poor's 500, NASDAQ 100, Dow Jones Sustainability Index and Ethibel Sustainability Index. Visit www.kraftfoodscompany.com and www.facebook.com/kraftfoodscorporate.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Study Finds Sugar, Corn Syrup Work With Reduced Calories Diet
Study Finds Sugar, Corn Syrup Work With Reduced Calories Diet
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Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Researchers, studying the effects of corn syrup and sugar, recently looked at the elements that can influence an individual’s diet. The new study discovered that sugar and high fructose syrup perform as well as a reduced calorie diet. The researchers…
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Monday, August 13, 2012
How to have a backyard picnic | Chatelaine.com
How to have a backyard picnic | Chatelaine.com
Savour a sunny afternoon by setting up a rustic picnic in your own backyard or a nearby park.
Pack the essentials — some cozy pillows, a blanket, sandwiches and drinks — in a few crates or boxes that double as impromptu tables. A few rice paper balls hung from low branches add instant ambiance.
Pack the essentials — some cozy pillows, a blanket, sandwiches and drinks — in a few crates or boxes that double as impromptu tables. A few rice paper balls hung from low branches add instant ambiance.
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