Ryan Phillippe spends time with son Deacon in Brentwood, CA on Tuesday. I love the smile on Deacon’s face…Reese and Ryan make very cute babies.
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MSNBC is reporting that breakfast foods giant Kellogg’s has agreed to increase the nutritional value of their cereals and snacks.
The Battle Creek, Mich., cereal maker avoided a lawsuit threatened by parents and nutrition advocacy groups worried about increasing child obesity. Its decision is to be formally announced here Thursday.
The company said that it won’t promote foods in TV, radio, print or Web site ads that reach audiences at least half of whom are under age 12 unless a single serving of the product meets these standards:
- No more than 200 calories.
- No trans fat and no more than 2 grams of saturated fat.
- No more than 230 milligrams of sodium, except for Eggo frozen waffles.
- No more than 12 grams of sugar, not counting sugar from fruit, dairy and vegetables.
Kellogg said it would reformulate products to meet these criteria or stop marketing them to children under 12 by the end of 2008.
With 2006 sales of almost $11 billion, Kellogg is the world’s leading cereal-maker and a leading producer of snack foods. Its brands include Kellogg’s, Keebler, Pop-Tarts, Eggo, Cheez-It, Rice Krispies and Famous Amos.
Kellogg also announced that it will continue to refrain from advertising to children under age 6, and will not in the future:
- Advertise to children any foods in schools and preschools that include kids under age 12.
- Sponsor placement of any of its products in any medium primarily directed at kids under age 12.
- Use branded toys connected to any foods that do not meet the nutrition standards.
- Use licensed characters on mass-media ads directed primarily to kids under 12 or on the front labels of food packages unless they meet the standards.
The advertising agreement does not apply to marketing characters Kellogg owns, like Tony the Tiger, but it does apply to characters the food company licenses, like the cartoon figure Shrek, said Susan Linn, co-founder of the Campaign For A Commercial-Free Childhood.
It is good that they have agreed to increase the nutritional value, but it’s unfortunate that for the last 20 or 30 years kids have been targeted with ‘gimmicky’ Ad campaigns directed to sell foods that diminish their health.
If you go through the list of foods that they produce you would be hard pressed to find something that doesn’t contribute to the obesity problem currently exploding across the world….marketed with Shrek’s Green head.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Products: Various Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys
Units: About 1.5 million
Importer/Distributor: RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.
Hazard: Surface paints on the recalled products contain lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None.
Description: The recall involves wooden vehicles, buildings and other train set components for young children listed in the chart below. The front of the packaging has the logo “Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway” on the upper left-hand corner. A manufacturing code may be located on the bottom of the product or inside the battery cover. Toys marked with codes containing “WJ” or “AZ” are not included in this recall.
| Recalled Product Name |
|---|
| Red James Engine & Red James’ # 5 Coal Tender |
| Red Lights & Sounds James Engine & Red James’ #5 Lights & Sounds Coal Tender |
| James with Team Colors Engine & James with Team Colors #5 Coal Tender |
| Red Skarloey Engine |
| Brown & Yellow Old Slow Coach |
| Red Hook & Ladder Truck & Red Water Tanker Truck |
| Red Musical Caboose |
| Red Sodor Line Caboose |
| Red Coal Car labeled “2006 Day Out With Thomas” on the Side |
| Red Baggage Car |
| Red Holiday Caboose |
| Red “Sodor Mail” Car |
| Red Fire Brigade Truck |
| Red Fire Brigade Train |
| Deluxe Sodor Fire Station |
| Red Coal Car |
| Yellow Box Car |
| Red Stop Sign |
| Yellow Railroad Crossing Sign |
| Yellow “Sodor Cargo Company” Cargo Piece |
| Smelting Yard |
| Ice Cream Factory |
Sold at: Toy stores and various retailers nationwide from January 2005 through June 2007 for between $10 and $70.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact RC2 Corp. for a replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact RC2 Corp. toll-free at (866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. CT Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at recalls.rc2.com
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While on vacation recently in Mexico David Charvet, Brooke Burke and their 6 month old baby Heaven Rain were seen strolling the beach. The three look picture perfect as they enjoy the hot Mexican sun. I hope Heaven is SLATHERED in sunscreen…
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SOURCE:PEOPLE MAGAZINE JUNE 18TH EDITION.
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Jim Bob and Michelle have done an exceptional job of keeping their family organized, educated, fed and clothed. Michelle home schools all of her children, plus each child plays an instrument, which they practise at night.
People magazine successfully got a glimpse into the unbelievable life of this massive family and documented it in this week’s magazine.
Michelle is expecting her 17th baby in July and the couple has no plans of tying the tubes or snipping the source anytime soon.
Shortly after the birth of their first child they threw out the birth control and let God decide how many kids they were to have. He must think that they are doing a great job because he just keeps sending them down…and they keep taking them.
I will be interested to see if they continue to conceive after the birth of their 17th baby. They can’t go on like this forever…can they?
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SOURCE:PEOPLEMAGAZINE JUNE 18TH EDITION
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When your child becomes old enough to sleep in a big boy/girl bed you will need to get them a nightlight so that they can find their way to the bathroom or your bedroom. Some kids also like to have their room partially illuminated during the night for comfort.
Nightlights have changed since we were kids. No longer do you have a makeshift light bulb hanging out of the wall. They are designed to be easier to hold, fun to look at and more convenient to run.
Here is a list of the coolest night lights. They come in all shapes, sizes and colours. There should be something here for everyone’s child.
1. Candeloo – This light is great for kids because it is shaped like an animal, comes in fun colours and it’s rechargeable.
For brave midnight bathroom trips. Kids delight in lights. Candeloos make great bedside sentinels to ward off the dark, or in make-believe adventures and dining room forts. They can also be set to pulse gently, lulling the most restless little ones to sleep. Plus, the SafeCharge™ system eliminates exposed electrical contacts, making them safe for inquisitive little hands. Candeloo is safe, portable and reusable…but most of all, it’s perfect for brave trips to the bathroom at midnight.
They come in a package of two, which would be perfect for families with more than one child. Priced at $50U.S.
2. Star Egg Nightlight – This nightlight is not portable but able to light up your child’s room enough for them to see that there are no monsters hiding. It re-creates a starry night inside your son/daughter’s room and looks great when the lights are on during the day.
This light is one of the priciest lights on my list, so it’s not recommended for kids under 4. You may want to consider this one a splurge.
3. Guardian Nightlight – This light is 2 lights in one.
The charger has an integral EL panel that’s always lit, and the lantern is portable and illuminates instantly when lifted and during power failures. The Guardian is always ready when you need it; fusebox searches, late-night feedings…and it stands with upright readiness to be at your fingertips.
An easily portable light for young kids during the night, the guardian is made of polycarbonate with ni-cad batteries.
4. The nightlight rug – *splurge* I like that this rug can sit right beside your child’s bed and illuminate the way as they move about their room in the night. It could be combined with one of the portable lights if your child frequents the bathroom at 2am.
If you are looking for an area rug for your child’s room the lighted portion is a great bonus.
Made from 100% pure virgin wool with only natural vegetable dyes used for color.
Provides 12 hours of light, requiring 4.5 hours to recharge. Cost is more than any other light on this list, but it also doubles as a high end rug. Priced between $412 to $852 at sparkability.net
5. Cloud b Twilight Turtle Interactive Nightlight – This is the cutest light on my list. Like the egg nightlight it radiates a constellation across your child’s bedroom.
The stars are illuminated in Blue, Green and White to promote calming, harmonious and uplifting qualities. Parents choose the color and time duration (30 to 45 minutes), and can sit with their kids and point out major constellations, including the Big Dipper, Pegasus and Gemini. There are 7 actual star constellations. Full night sky projection on any ceiling.
Priced reasonably at $33.95 at barebabies.com
All of these light have different purposes. Some to be carried as you child finds their way through the house at midnight, others to create a sense of security for them as they sleep under their covers.
Whatever light you decide on, make sure that these tips are followed for safe installation to reduce fire risks.
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