I must confess that I am a habitual fad dieter, a consequence of my unhealthy eating habits. I have tried everything from the Atkins Diet to the South Beach Diet. Sure I lost a good amount of weight at first, but it didn’t take long for the weight to reappear, and it was clear that these fad diets weren’t a solution to my lifestyle as a foodie. I’m certainly not overweight, but I’m not exactly wearing my skinny jeans either. So when the opportunity came up to try out the Mayo Clinic Diet for two weeks, I was hopeful yet hesitant. It took me about a week to put down the chicken fingers and honey mustard sauce to finally get in a place where I knew enough was enough. I decided it was time to begin this diet which is designed to help me loose between 6 and 10 pounds in two weeks. The book was obviously written by geniuses, because the authors were able to make the rules as clear and straightforward as possible. Easier than a Dummies book.

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Touting its new tagline Go greener(SM), TruGreen, the nation's largest professional lawn care service, today launched an initiative to help educate Americans on how unlocking their passion for their lawns can also positively impact the environment. TruGreen is the exclusive U.S. organic and sustainable lawn and landscape care sponsor of Earth Day Network. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day in 2010, TruGreen is suggesting to homeowners 10 sustainable lawn care tips at www.earthday.org/action/trugreen that qualify for Earth Day Network's Billion Acts of Green(TM) environmental service initiative. 

As part of its sponsorship, TruGreen will participate in Earth Day Network's flagship Earth Day event on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on April 25. Free to the public, the event will recognize achievements for mobilizing America to create a green economy.

"Homeowners want to get the most out of their lawns, but often lack the time and expertise to create a lawn they can truly enjoy," said Stephen M. Donly, president and chief operating officer, TruGreen. "At TruGreen, we're not only partnering with homeowners to create a healthy, green lawn that's easy to care for, but we're also helping them do so responsibly."

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Mother knows best ... especially when it comes to feeding and nurturing her family. And to prove it, Ragu® pasta sauce and Molly Ringwald are teaming up to launch the "Recipe for a Good Start" Contest -- a nationwide search for Moms and their recipe for giving their kids a good start in life. 

Beginning Monday, March 1, 2010 and ending Wednesday, March 31, 2010 parents can enter the Ragu® Recipe for a Good Start Contest at Recipeforagoodstart.com. Submit your favorite original recipe using Ragu® pasta sauce and share your tips for giving kids a good start in life like promoting imagination and creativity.

"I might be known for my roles in movies and on TV, but my most important role is being a mom," said Molly Ringwald, actress and mother of three.

"I am so proud to partner with Ragu® to recognize all the special things that parents do to give their kids a good start -- like helping them with their homework, encouraging them to play outside and making sure their kids eat their veggies," she said.

"Thanks to Ragu®, my family gets a delicious, nutritious meal and I get extra time to do the things I know will give my children a good start - like finger painting and family reading time."

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Have you ever bitten into an ice cream cone or tried to enjoy a hot drink only to be met with excruciating pain in your teeth? If you’re like millions of Americans, you’ve probably suffered from tooth sensitivity at some point in your lifetime!  Now, it’s time to stop being so sensitive and dry those tears, because help has arrived!

Crest is proud to introduce Crest® Pro-Health™ Sensitive Shield, the newest addition to the Crest Pro-Health family.

Crest Pro-Health Sensitive Shield offers sensitivity protection with no trade-offs by also protecting the seven areas dentists check most: cavities, gingivitis, plaque, tartar, sensitivity, whitening and fresh breath – all in one package! Now, individuals struggling with sensitivity no longer have to spend their time and money using more than one toothpaste to get comprehensive oral health protection for their teeth and gums.

Did you know?

• More than 50% of adults will experience tooth sensitivity at some point in their lifetime.
• More than 50% of adults have gum recession which is one of the leading causes of sensitivity.
• Young respondents (18 to 34 years old) in a recently conducted survey on Oral Care experienced up to 1.8 times more sensitivity than older populations (50 to 64 years old).
• Crest Pro-Health is the ONLY leading toothpaste to both protect against sensitivity and has an active ingredient that helps prevent gingivitis.

Actors Nia Long, Jurnee Smollett,(The Great Debaters), Vanessa Williams (Soul Food), Eva Marcille (ANTM,Young & The Restless), Lance Gross (House of Payne), and Samuel Jackson are just a few recognizable faces who have lent their celebrity to this great cause. (Also Tia Mowry).

Phil Wilson, director of The Black AIDS Institute explains the messaging and goal of the "Greater Than AIDS campaign and PSA via POZ Magazine:

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