How Much Does Obesity Cost Employers? - Infographic

Reblogged from The Main Street Analyst:

Fact: Working in the typical modern office is hazardous to your health. Hunching over a keyboard for a third of the day makes employees fatter, sicker and more stressed than less sedentary occupations do.

And here’s the rub: The health damage inflicted by desk-bound drudgery cycles back and hurts the companies you work for. How? The high cost of obese employees for businesses.

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My chamber is putting on a special event on Sept. 30, called Occupy Health Los Angeles at Woodbury University. We are trying to help families become healthier and learn what they need to do to maintain their health. More information is available on our Chamber website: www.noho.org/events/occcupyhealthLA This blog explains the need for reducing the obesity rate throughout our country.

The Detail is in the Texture

Reblogged from TNG Visual Effects:

High resolution photorealistic 3D models are created with the intention of "fooling" the average film or television viewer. If you're unaware that the live actor you think you are seeing is in fact a "digital double," that's a VFX job well-done. Creating these characters (objects, sets or environments) via 3D scanning also involves a photo shoot in which a uniquely qualified photographer will shoot high resolution photos to be used for reference.

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Very interesting post on 3D models, you will be amazed.

#AvonInAfrica Fights Poverty Helps Empower South African Women @AvonInsider @avonfoundation @Avon_UK ‪#CSR‬

Reblogged from Gaye Crispin's Blog:

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"Avon Calling" for South Africa's Jobless

Cosmetics giant Avon has helped lift South African women out of poverty, according to a new survey.

Oxford University conducted a three year study on women working for the company in South Africa and uncovered some positive outcomes. The door-to-door beauty sales firm is providing women in South Africa with a route out of poverty, the academic study indicates.

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Avon is providing a change in poverty in South Africa. Please read this new study that shows how a company can create good.This post was written by my friend Gaye Crispin.

DES Diethylstilbestrol Awareness Video

Reblogged from DES Daughter Network:

Have you heard of DES ?

One of the first worldwide drug scandal is DES (Diethylstilbestrol) affecting millions of people in countries where the anti miscarriage drug was widely prescribed to pregnant women decades ago. You may have been exposed to DES without knowing it! The time bomb effects and associated health issues on three generations are still being ignored.

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DES Diethylstilbestrol was given to millions of women to avoid a miscarriage. The drug has affected the sons and daughters born to those women. This video will help you have more awareness of this drug and its effect on generations.

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Not anywhere is that much easier than on social websites websites. Social media marketing allows you to acquire consideration, it’s the perfect place to market. It can help you can either are unsuccessful or become successful …

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