| Financier Pledges $1-Billion to Foundation; Main Goal Is to Promote ...
Peter G. Peterson, the private-equity titan, has announced plans to give at least $1-billion over the next several years through his newly created foundation, which will focus on calling public attention to threats to America's economic security. Mr. Peterson, a co-founder and the senior chairman of the Blackstone Group, in New York, and a former Secretary of Commerce during the Nixon administration, said the money will come from the nearly $1.9-billion he made in June during Blackstone's initial public offering. Mr. Peterson, who is 81, said his foundation will focus primarily on problems he says the country is facing because of the growth of federal entitlement programs, such as Medicare and Social Security; ballooning health-care costs; the increase in budget and trade deficits, low savings rates, and soaring foreign debt, all of which, Mr.
Sen. Mel Martinez wants to double Medicare fraud penalties
U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez on Tuesday trumpeted his proposal to stiffen criminal and civil penalties for people who abuse the nation's health-care system, bringing his message to South Florida, the nation's worst haven for Medicare fraud. ''In Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties we probably have three of the busiest counties in fraud in the United States by a large measure,'' the Florida Republican told reporters at Miami Dade College. He said the federal government estimates about $60 billion in Medicare fraud claims a year, including about $12 billion in Florida. ''Four million Floridians and 47 million Americans that are uninsured could all be amply insured if we just took the fraud out of the Medicare system,'' he said. Martinez, who also met with U.S.
Health calendar
Sports, Health & Fitness Expo, family-friendly event with a variety of activity zones; 4-9 p.m. Feb. 15, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 17; Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $4 ($2 military with ID, free for children ages 12 and younger, seniors and registered Great Aloha Run participants). Silverstreaks Sunrise Walk, for competitors 55 and older, 1-, 2- and 3-mile courses; 7:30 a.m.; Feb. 16; Ala Moana Beach Park; $20. Keiki Run & Circus Party, 1-mile fun run, followed by party with activities, magicians, entertainment and more; 8:30 a.m.; Feb. 16; Blaisdell Center; $18 children/$6 adults. Great Aloha Run, 8.15-mile multi- division run; 7 a.m.; Feb. 18; starts at Aloha Tower; $45 at Expo. UPCOMING EVENTS "Creating Beauty in Our Daily Lives," healthy-lifestyle presentations on flower arrangement and purifying therapy; 1-3 p.m.; Feb.
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'No more diets. You must learn to love food.'
French women have many secrets. Secrets about beauty, hair, health, fashion. But French women don't share their secrets. Except one: Mirielle Guiliano. Author of the No. 1 New York Times bestseller, “Why French Women Don't Get Fat," Guiliano shatters the silence and gives women the skinny on how to stay slim while feasting on pastries, chocolate, wine and bread. Svelte and sophisticated, this former CEO of Champagne Veuve Clicquot USA draws upon hundreds of years of familial and cultural tradition to show how struggling dieters need a paradigm shift. “No more diets," she urges. “You must learn to love food." Guiliano shares her wisdom in an amusing and delightful manner in the petit volume. Fifty recipes, containing ingredients most hardcore dieters would kill for, are interspersed throughout the book.
Feminine exhibition
The Wichita Women's Fair offers three days of shopping, cooking demonstrations, beauty presentations, live music and more. This year's fair will offer 385 exhibits. Among the special features this year is the Women's Fair Fitness Challenge, a six-week challenge designed to help women make better choices about exercise and nutrition. Teams of four can sign up at the fair then make an appointment for a weigh-in at any Genesis location. Participants will have free use of the health club, including all classes and seminars, during the competition, and the winning team will receive a trip for four to Las Vegas. Dozens of exhibitors will showcase home decor ideas and products. From 1:30 to 3 p.m. Friday, the Women's Fair will sponsor a Professional Women's Workshop featuring five well-known businesswomen who will share their career insights.
Toxic Cosmetics Getting Under the Skin of Concerned Investors
Health-conscious investors and consumers are starting to demand cosmetic companies report and ban toxic ingredients. SocialFunds.com -- As new studies expose the high number of toxic ingredients in personal care products and cosmetics, many consumers are asking just how safe are the products they use every day. Meanwhile, many investors are asking how safe from liability and market changes are the companies that manufacture and sell these products.
"The ground is shifting for manufacturers across all industries, including personal care," stated Noran Eid, an analyst at Innovest Strategic Value Advisors. "Investors should be aware of these issues when assessing long-term competitiveness and profitability."
Richard Liroff of the Investor Environmental Health Network (IEHN) agreed: "the safer cosmetics issue is part of larger safer chemicals policy issue.
Healthy Packed Lunches
We've come up with a week's starter menu of healthy lunchbox ideas that every parent could try. With a little forward planning most of these meals could be made from store cupboard stock, or from the leftovers of family meals throughout the week. We're sure Jamie Oliver would approve! Monday Wholemeal pitta bread with hummous and chopped vegetables Low-fat yoghurt Cherry tomatoes Tip: For kids with a larger appetite - add some falafel to the lunchbox. It makes a great healthy snack. Tuesday Chicken drumstick with rice salad - fry up some finely chopped onions, mushrooms and tomatoes. Mix together with cooked rice and some salad dressing and serve with cold chicken - a drumstick is ideal Grapes Reduced fat crisps or other healthy snack Tip: Home-made bagel chips are very low-fat and delicious.
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