So You Think You Can Dance cast performs at Sprint Center
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November 4, 2009
The So You Think You Can Dance Season Five contestants graced the stage of the Sprint Center last Sunday to perform multiple crowd-favorite routines.
The top five girls and the top five boys performed in the show along with special guest appearances from two dancers who did not make the cut: Phillip Chbeeb and Caitlin Kinney.
The performance opened with a hip hop group number and then proceeded to show various couples dances like the disco routine between Janette Manrara and Brandon Bryant, the contemporary routine between winner Jeanine Mason and Jason Glover and a lyrical routine between Kupono Aweau and Kayla Radomski.
It was a recurring theme throughout the show for Mason and Chbeeb to attempt to perform their Russian folkdance, which according to producer Nigel Lythgoe was a major failure.
The performance finally ended with one last Halloween group dance.
Poll: What's your must-see fall show?
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November 5, 2009
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Testing finds unsafe chemicals in common makeup products
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November 5, 2009
It’s a standard part of many girls’ morning routine. But according to recent research, there may be more in your Maybelline than you bargained for.
In a 2007 Campaign for Safe Cosmetics study, 33 popular brands of lipsticks were tested for carcinogens. Of those 33, 61% contained amounts of lead that surpassed the Food and Drug Adminitration’s set limit for candy. Because the FDA does not set standards for lipsticks, the study had to use candy as a measurement.
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics reports that in a 2009 follow-up study done by the FDA, the amount of lead discovered in lipstick was four time higher than what was originally discovered in the initial study.
Facial products:
Some lip balms, foundations, lotions and shampoos produced by Almay, Neutrogena and others contain either known or probable carcinogens, as ruled by the government.
Hair dye:
71 hair dye products contain carcinogenic coal tar derivatives, including hair dyes from Clairol, Loreal and Revlon. The FDA has advised reducing exposure to carcinogenic coal tar, to “reduce the risk of cancer.”
Consumers should be aware of misleading nutrition labels
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November 5, 2009
Beware:
Companies use misleading phrases like “fat-free” or “whole-wheat” to confuse their consumers and contort their products. To truly know what’s in that conveniently packaged snack, take a look at the nutrition label.
Pay attention to:
Serving Size:
Ask yourself if this is the right serving for you. A healthy portion, such as that of pasta or mashed potatoes, should only be the size of your fist.
Calories:
Does the amount of calories fit into your daily recommended intake? An average person should only consume 1,500 to 2,000 calories a day.
Fat:
Look for no more than three grams for every 100 calories.
Sodium:
A healthy diet only includes 1,500 to 2,000 milligrams per day.
Fiber:
Look for grains or cereals with at least three grams per serving.
Sneaky phrases food companies use to trick unsuspecting buyers:
“Made with whole grains”
If a product says it has five grams of whole grain, its expected to be high in fiber. However, that’s not always the case. Five grams of whole grain are one-sixth of an ounce of whole-wheat flour, which essentially has no fiber. Whole grains can be healthy, but they need to have at least three grams of fiber to have any nutritional benefits.
“Calorie free food”
Any product that has less than 5 calories for the stated serving size can be listed as zero. Even if the product is labeled as zero calories, that doesn’t necessarily mean it is a calorie-free food.
“Baked”
This word does not always mean low-fat. Baking versus frying usually means a lower calorie food, not less fat.
Common mistakes made by consumers:
1.Food companies are allowed to list zero grams of trans fat if the amount is less than .5 grams. The only way to tell if an item is truly trans fat free is to look at the ingredients list. If any of the ingredients are hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated, trans fat is present.
2.To know whether something is 100 percent whole wheat, check the ingredient list. If the first ingredient says is not whole wheat flour, then the product is not 100 percent whole-wheat.
