Cosmetic giant guilty of racial bias Jun 26, 2009
PARIS: LOreal, the French cosmetics giant, has been found guilty by the highest court in the French judiciary of racial discrimination, for considering women from the minority communities in France unworthy of selling its shampoos ... LOreal, the French cosmetics giant, has been found guilty by the highest court in the French judiciary of racial discrimination, for considering women from the minority communities in France unworthy of selling its shampoos. (India Times, India)
Archive: Michael in the mirror Jun 26, 2009
That instruction is tough to obey when dealing with the most scrutinized figure in entertainment, especially one whose many eccentricities include donning disguises in public and heavy cosmetics for the camera. While Jackson is sporting little literal makeup today, figuratively the mask never drops completely. (USA Today -- Life)
You're haired Jun 25, 2009
Becky's look is natural - achieved not with myriad cosmetics in subtle shades of brown, but by wearing no make-up. At all. (BBC News)
Part of the family Poll: Americans see pets as kin Jun 25, 2009
Reed Saxon/Associated Press, Susan Jacobs, cosmetics consultant and freelance journalist, and Kingston, her 4-year-old poodle mix, take a walk outside her home in Long Beach, Calif. on June 20. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
SV schools prepare to finalize 2010 budget Jun 25, 2009
though I'd rather they spend money on quality improvments rather than cosmetics. " solidox wrote on Jun 24, 2009 5:28 AM:" "Subject to change'. Right. Subject to being pocketed by the administrative lackies, the useless principals, and the superintendent. The rest will be blown on athletics and extracirriculars while literacy levels continue to fall as drop-out and failure rates rise. I'm glad none of the taxes wasted on it come from me. ". (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Chris Brown Pleads Guilty to Felony Assault Jun 24, 2009
Her looks have made her a cover girl for magazines, as well as a pitchwoman for Cover Girl cosmetics. The deal provides an end to a case that sparked intense media interest and severe backlash against Brown. (Newsmax)
Poll shows Americans consider pets as family Jun 24, 2009
Susan Jacobs, cosmetics consultant and freelance journalist, and Kingston, her 4-year-old poodle mix, share a moment at what Jacobs describes as Kingston's "condo within a condo," at her home in Long Beach, Calif. Saturday, June 20, 2009. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Announcing the Green Beauty Buyer's Guide to Cosmetic Standards and Ingredients Jun 24, 2009
Portland, ME (PRWEB) June 24, 2009-- Confusion abounds at all levels of the supply chain for green cosmetics ... Attendees will also leave with the knowledge of how to better position green brands in their business to minimize regulatory considerations and a greater understanding of the compliance issues that help control the marketing and promotion of your green beauty cosmetics. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Poll: Half of pet owners give pets human names Jun 24, 2009
Kingston, a 4-year-old poodle mix belonging to Susan Jacobs, a cosmetics consultant and freelance journalist, makes himself comfortable on a velvet sofa at Jacobs' home in Long Beach, Calif. Offbeat stories. (AZCentral -- News)
Latifah on new film, private life, album Jun 24, 2009
These days, she s producing films, managing her own CoverGirl cosmetics line and touting the benefits of Jenny Craig. Blue Sky Studios. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The FDA: Is the Safety Watchdog Getting Tougher? Jun 24, 2009
The answer in most cases is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is tasked with "protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation's food supply, cosmetics and products that emit radiation," according to the agency's website. But in the past several years, the traditionally underfunded and understaffed organization has sometimes been slow to react, or taken no protective action... (Time.com)
von, Mary Kay ranks boom as second-job option Jun 23, 2009
"Costs aren't going down and opportunities are tightening up. Raises and bonuses aren't as big. And I didn't want to ever be in a situation where we were in jeopardy," said Robinson, who joined Mary Kay Cosmetics Inc. in September. Business declined at the international cell phone company her husband works for, she said, and they wanted to continue their moderate lifestyle and contribute to their children's college funds. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Burn Bright or Burn Out Jun 23, 2009
Mary Kay Ash described her purpose this way, "To provide unlimited opportunity to women." The interesting thing is her purpose has nothing to do with the sale of cosmetics. Purpose adds stability to life when you hit turbulent waters, or when you have more opportunities than time to do them. (RealtyTimes)
Splitsville For Kim Guilfoyle And Eric Villency Jun 23, 2009
When the glamorous couple were introduced by Patrick McMullan in 2005, Guilfoyle was rebounding from her marriage to San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, and Villency was ending a romance with cosmetics queen Olivia de Chantecaille. Passions flared, a prenup was signed, vows were swapped, and Ronan, now 2, came along. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Jordan's Abdullah: We will promote nuclear power for peaceful purposes Jun 23, 2009
January 20, 2007 Shvat 1, 5767. Israel Time: 01:40 (EST+7). (Yahoo News -- Jordan)
Brown Pleads Guilty Jun 23, 2009
Her looks have made her a cover girl for magazines, as well as a pitchwoman for Cover Girl cosmetics. FOX NEWS VIDEOS. (Fox News)
EcobabyWorld.com Launches Free Shopping Portal to Help Promote Eco-Friendly Businesses and Their Products Jun 23, 2009
We offer only fragrance free products from Cleaning to Cosmetics and Health and Beauty. Safe, non-toxic, cleaning products. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Beauty prep and products for a sunny day Jun 21, 2009
Sheriff, an adviser to Mary Kay Cosmetics, recently returned from a Caribbean vacation and made the shift from a light coral blush to a full-blown spice color, she says. She ll pack a similar color for clients Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige on their summer travels. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Strong Freestanding Nanoparticle Films Created Without Fillers Jun 20, 2009
13, 2008) Nanoparticles that are one milliard of a meter in size are widely used, for example, in cosmetics and food packaging materials. There are also significant amounts of nanoparticles in exhaust. (Science Daily)
Improved Method Developed To Test Carcinogen Risk Jun 20, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 19, 2009) Researchers at Oregon State University recently completed the largest animal study ever done in the field of toxicology, and the findings challenge some basic concepts about how to determine what level of a cancer-causing compound can be considered safe. The study found that acceptable levels of at least one carcinogen may be 500 to 1,500 times higher than is currently believed. (Science Daily)
Cosmetic business goes global Jun 20, 2009
Social outreach: Families First, Students Without Mothers and LifeLine Animal Rescue Pets: Rescued pit bulls Adesign brushes available at: Authentic Beauty, Woo Skincare + Cosmetics, Key Lime Pie Salon and Wellness Spa, Van Michael Salon in Buckhead, and adesignbrushes ... We rely on Anisa s high quality standards to deliver a top-notch product time after time and can always be trusted to deliver the highest quality brushes to compliment our products, says Patricia McGill, director of global... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Brazil's Bovespa Declines, Posts Longest Drop in 4 Months; Bolsa Advances Jun 19, 2009
Cosmetics company and consumer products maker also announced plans to sell shares. Bolsa Rises. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Brzezinski's G-2 grand strategy Jun 19, 2009
Reflective of the depressed state of international trade, the event was cosponsored by Mary Kay, the US direct sale cosmetics maker active in the emerging Chinese market, with attendees each receiving a pink cosmetics bag filled with promotional samples. General Motors, for whom the China car market was the distressed global automaker's only profitable operation and which normally would have been an eager sponsor, was notably absent, busy fending off bankruptcy with government aid. (Asia Times Online)
Discounts abound Jun 19, 2009
Saks Fifth Avenue From July 3 - 10 purchase $75 or more in cosmetics or fragrance and receive a beach tote and a coupon for $50 off any sunglass purchase of $300 or more and a coupon for $100 off a $1,000 vacation booked on LuxuryLink. com. (The Palm Beach Post)
Per$onal financeCable chic: finding style and value on TV Jun 19, 2009
The Beachwood resident finds other ways to economize, like buying cosmetics at drugstores, eating out less, using coupons at restaurants, and vacationing rarely. But when she sees something she wants on TV, usually about once a month, she doesn t hesitate. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Scienceuticals Celebrates 4th Anniversary Jun 19, 2009
"I knew contract manufacturing had great potentialm" said Hayden, "When we saw a need within the cosmetics, OTC and drug fields, we moved quickly to fill that need." ... Additionally, Scienceuticals offers and private label cosmetics product lines to a variety of industries ... By linking its knowledge of chemistry and contract manufacturing to a thorough understanding of the cosmetics and skin care industry, Scienceuticals helps customers seize opportunities, build brands and grow profits. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Junketing around the Junction, June 18 Jun 19, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jean from Gabriel Cosmetics will do makeup consults. Each week a $50 gift certificate will be drawn Saturday morning. (Concord Journal, MA)
South Korea to Try to Resolve North's Park Dispute as Tensions Increase Jun 19, 2009
The South Korean companies, which began operating at the industrial park in 2005, manufacture goods such as clothing, shoes, cosmetics casings, watches and machinery parts. The complex was hailed as a landmark in reconciliation efforts that began with former President s Sunshine Policy of engagement when he took office in 1998. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Virtual make-over Jun 18, 2009
More than two million women from around the world have experimented and sampled colour cosmetics with their own photos. This month, the Virtual Makeover has additional tools to help eager brides test out their looks before walking down the aisle. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Crisis forces Bulgaria to smell the roses Jun 18, 2009
The precious substance, extracted by distillation from tons of rose petals that have been cultivated in a verdant valley in central Bulgaria for centuries, is also used in creams, soaps and other cosmetics. In a setback in the 1990s following the transition to a market economy, many rose plantations were neglected or uprooted and production shrank significantly. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Free Stuff: June 17 Jun 18, 2009
Summer officially begins Sunday, but break out the flip flops early. Friday is the third annual. (WTVR.com, VA)
Global Weight Loss Market Worth US$586.3 Billion by 2014 Jun 18, 2009
However, drugs, supplements and cosmetics markets are estimated to be only US$ 7 ... - Weight management food, substitutes and beverages market - Reduced-fat, reduced-sugar and low-carbohydrate products, meal replacements, artificial sweeteners, organic food, beverages - Weight management drugs and supplements market - General anti-obesity prescription drugs, short-term prescription drugs, OTC drug market and supplements, cosmetics - Weight management services market - Dietary services and... (PR Newswire)
Arena (KM900) Jun 18, 2009
The LG Arenas touch-optimised features can be very useful and time saving but there were times where I thought the effects were just there for the sake of cosmetics rather than serving any practical purpose. It is not as smooth as an iPhone yet but it does come pretty close at least until we see Apples latest iPhone that is. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Myer issues profit upgrade Jun 17, 2009
Myer chief executive Bernie Brookes said: "cosmetics, womenswear and accessories continue to be the strongest performing categories, while menswear and electronics have improved and traded well in recent weeks.". He said assuming the company did not experience any material deterioration in trading conditions during the remainder of the fourth quarter, Myer should see full sales fall roughly 2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Standard Bank to Expand Into Equities in Brazil as Stock Market Rebounds Jun 17, 2009
Other companies with plans to sell shares in Brazil include , consumer products company , cosmetics maker Natura Cosmeticos SA and homebuilder. Standard shares increased 1. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
SAP and PlaNet Finance Join Forces to Create Sustainable Business Models Through Access to Microfinance and Technology Jun 17, 2009
Although the production of shea butter, used in food and cosmetics, is one of the most accessible income-generating activities for rural women in Ghana, their incomes are unstable due to a lack of market information, inadequate business knowledge and low negotiating power. The joint initiative will develop groups of shea nut harvesters and provide them training on how to effectively work together to help drive maximum success. (PR Newswire)
Haaretz: Ross to be Ousted as U.S. Envoy to Iran Jun 16, 2009
Quality cosmetics from the Dead Sea. Coupon code HAARETZ for 12% off. (Newsmax)
Business events Jun 16, 2009
Speaker: Melissa Winquist, Mary Kay Cosmetics. Information and reservations: 386-258-8600. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Jordan's Abdullah: We will promote nuclear power for peaceful purposes Jun 16, 2009
January 20, 2007 Shvat 1, 5767. Israel Time: 01:40 (EST+7). (Yahoo News -- Jordan)
Avon, Mary Kay ranks boom as a second job Jun 16, 2009
"Costs aren't going down and opportunities are tightening up. Raises and bonuses aren't as big. And I didn't want to ever be in a situation where we were in jeopardy," said Robinson, who joined Mary Kay Cosmetics Inc. in September. Business declined at the international cell phone company her husband works for, she said, and they wanted to continue their moderate lifestyle and contribute to their children's college funds. (MSNBC -- Business)
3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Jun 16, 2009
hair products los angelesFind cosmetics in Los Angeles. Local results. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
Dar Algra honored for 20 years as cancer volunteer Jun 16, 2009
Patients receive over $200 of free, brand-name cosmetics tailored to match their skin tone. As a LGFB state trainer, Algra trains cosmetologists to assist cancer patients with makeup application and hairstyles to enhance their self-esteem. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Frameline favorites Jun 16, 2009
It's all just a daydream in Kissam's suburban satire, until Anora meets Imogene, a cosmetics saleswoman who rings a lot more than Anora's doorbell. 9:30 p.m. Saturday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Making up a second income Jun 16, 2009
And I didn t want to ever be in a situation where we were in jeopardy, said Robinson, who joined Mary Kay Cosmetics Inc. in September. Business declined at the international cell phone company her husband works for, she said, and they wanted to continue their moderate lifestyle and contribute to their children s college funds. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Genomma Lab Internacional Acquires Brands Flor de Naranja Sanborns(MR), Teatrical and Henna Egipcia From Grupo Sanborns Jun 6, 2009
- These acquisitions reinforce Genomma Lab's presence in the cosmetics and hair product categories and mark the Company's entrance into the lotions and perfumes segments. - Genomma Lab continues the acquisition program announced during the Company's public offering, which took place in June 2008. (PR Newswire)
Chronicle is lifeline to the outside world Jun 6, 2009
I cannot enjoy extensive shopping trips with friends but can read about what is new in home furnishings and clothing and cosmetics and jewelry and admire the photographs and peruse the advertisements. I can learn about little shops I might be able to visit and enjoy and would never have known about except for reading about them in The Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
GM Sells Saturn To Ex-Race Car Driver Jun 6, 2009
In other words, although the cosmetics suck, the powertrain is almost maintenance free and well designed ... Then GM started using parts from their other lines, and Saturn became just like other GM vehicles, all the same only with a different badge and cosmetics. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
Las Vegas Tourism "ChinChilli Day" Jun 6, 2009
International cosmetics giant Coty is reviewing its media planning and buying assignment in the U.S., per sources. The New York-based company spent $112 million in domestic measured media last year, down from approximately $140 million in 2007, per Nielsen. (AdWeek)
Minister charges L'Oreal to source raw materials from Ghana Jun 6, 2009
Accra, June 5, GNA - The Minister for Trade and Industry, Ms Hannah Tetteh, on Thursday appealed to the Management of the L'Oreal Group, a global cosmetics industry, to include Ghana in its global supply chain for raw materials. She said oils and other herbal extracts which are primary products of the L'Oreal Group abounded in Ghana and by exploring the possibility of sourcing them from the country, the company would be enhancing employment opportunities. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Lifetime Television and Mary Kay Announce Media and Marketing Partnership for Hit Series Jun 6, 2009
Mary Kay, one of the largest direct sellers of skin care and color cosmetics, realized another year of record results. In 2008 Mary Kay Inc. and its international subsidiaries achieved $2. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
L'Oreal Celebrates 100 Years of Beauty With Volunteer Day in New York City Jun 5, 2009
Worldwide Leader in Cosmetics Commemorates 100th Anniversary by Giving Back through Service Projects in New York City and Across the Nation. NEW YORK, June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- L'Oreal, a worldwide leader in cosmetics, celebrated its 100th anniversary today. (PR Newswire)
Palm Oil Versus Conservation Jun 5, 2009
Palm oil can be found in half of supermarket products from cosmetics to ice cream, according to the industry, and demand has risen sharply in China, India and the United States. The industry is also expected to grow as countries mandate the use of biofuels as part of a cleaner energy mix. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Ulta 1Q earnings up, lawsuit settled Jun 5, 2009
The Romeoville-based cosmetics chain also reported that it reached a tentative settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed in December 2007 against the company, CEO Lyn Kirby and Chief Financial Officer Gregg Bodnar ... Ulta Salon, Cosmetics ance, Inc. (Ulta) is a beauty retailer that that provides one-stop; Lyn KirbyPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director Gregg BodnarChief Financial Officer, Assistant Secretary From The Lists Your resource for everything related to business in Chicago. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Neil Young, 2,000 Guitars, Cirque du Soleil Pack Toronto Luminato Festival Jun 5, 2009
The bulk of Luminatos funding comes from the government, Price said, and about 30 percent from corporate sponsors, including , the worlds largest cosmetics maker, , Bank of Nova Scotia, National Bank of Canada, and others. The remainder of funding is from philanthropy and ticket sales. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Have some close encounters for your summer vacation Jun 4, 2009
Browse for savvy beauty finds at Rouge Cosmetics (322 Derby St., Salem, 978-740-1044) and for nautical and sterling silver pieces at Antiques Gallery (69 Wharf St., Salem, 978-741-3113). 2 p.m. Point yourself toward Peabody Essex Museum (161 Essex St., Salem, 978-745-9500). (Boston Globe)
Are You Ready for HD? High-Def Makeup, That Is Jun 4, 2009
In smaller type underneath ;HD; were the words ;High Definition Complexion,; and on the lower right was the name of cosmetics brand , the -owned unit that perpetrated the moderately misleading marketing. And yes, the Paris-based company calls it ;Make Up For Ever,; not, as us Yankees would write, ;Makeup Forever. (Multichannel News)
Loan-Shark Lenders Have Date With Hangman: Jane Bryant Quinn Jun 4, 2009
Laws regulate the ingredients that go into cosmetics, the buckles on childrens car seats, the freshness of meat shipped to supermarkets and the safety of prescription drugs. You cant buy firecrackers in many states. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Mommies Who Shop offers shopping and socializing Jun 4, 2009
Below (from left): onesies from LittleChickieWear; Jeff Silberman, national sales manager and makeup artist for Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics, with Kathleen Twomey of South Hamilton. (Photos By Alyse Gause Photography) By Globe Correspondent / June 4, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Konica Minolta Sensing Americas Announces Specialty Food Color Indexes at IFT 2009 Jun 3, 2009
Thousands of companies from food, plastics, paints and coatings, automotive and aerospace to cosmetics companies entrust their products quality to Konica Minolta instruments. Lou Carulli Advertising & Public Relations Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. +1-201-785-2413 konicaminolta. (PR Newswire)
Face value: Ding dong! Empowerment calling Jun 3, 2009
Ms Jung thinks the current recession offers Avon a seminal opportunity to stand out among the cosmetics giants. Other beauty companies, like Est;e Lauder, are struggling because of consumer cutbacks amid the recession. (The Economist)
Avoid being skimmed Jun 2, 2009
And girls, maybe now your husband will believe you when you say you have no idea where that R500 cosmetics charge came from. Have you been a victim of credit card skimming. (iAfrica.com)
MURRIETA: Construction stops on Murrieta Marketplace (19) Jun 2, 2009
Conscious of gas prices, residents of Winchester and French Valley said they were looking forward to the day when a trip to the store for cosmetics or new lawn furniture wouldn't include fighting traffic on the way to northern Murrieta or east to Hemet. The center wasn't without its detractors. (North County Times)
Farmers to get compensation from fuel company Jun 1, 2009
Its high quality safflower oil was used in everything from gourmet Kettle Chips to cosmetics. The plant employed roughly 28 people. (Agri-View, WI)
In tough times, the tough still shop for lingerie, shoes (37) May 31, 2009
On related matters, housewares and cosmetics are also doing well, the department store managers said. While purchasing intimate apparel in Dillard's last week, one customer who asked not to be named for reasons that will quickly become evident said her purchases were due to necessity, and in part to the echo effect of the unpredictable times in which we live. (Missoulian, MT)
Valleyfest2009: Perfect weekend forecast May 31, 2009
Enjoy learning about cosmetics or find that special. piece of jewelry for your perfect outfit or a gift. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
