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News: Resources for Dealing with Stress

Check out this excellent Wonderhowto World devoted to stress!

Cheap Shrimp: Not Safe for You OR the Environment

News: Digestion of Processed vs. Homemade Foods

Organic Produce: Do I Have to Buy It?

There are some fruits and vegetables that contain many pesticides and are dangerous to consume on a regular basis. However, there are also many that are fine if they are grown conventionally. Sometimes buying organic can be expensive. This guide to the "Clean 15" and the "Dirty Dozen" shows you when to go organic, and when you can save your $$$. Check it out!

News: Is Your Tap Water Safe?

http://www.ewg.org/tap-water/home?inlist=Y&utm_source=yea11thankyou&utm_medium=email&utm_content=fifth-link&utm_campaign=fund

News: The Most Amazing Birth Control Website!

Bedsider.org is a comprehensive, accurate, and amusing website that explains each type of birth control, where to get it, as well as myths and facts about birth control and other interesting tidbits. Check it out!

News: Learn More about Sound and Music!

This is a world created by a student to discover sound!

News: Get ready for summer with safe sunscreen!

The Environmental Working Group has put together a database of most sunscreens. Find a sunscreen that not only protects your skin, but also does not have chemicals that harm the rest of your body (you'd be surprised what some companies put in their sunscreen!). Check it out!

News: Local Student Fights for Immigrant Rights!

Gonzalo presents his work.. Film and Theatre Arts 11th Grader Gonzalo Romero is interviewed by On Central, a website for Southern California Public Radio, about his amazing work to educate his community about immigrant rights.

News: Are My Makeup and Body Products Safe?

http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

News: Where Can I Go Out to Eat in LA That Is Awesome?

Miguel Molina has started a great website where he is reviewing restaurants from all over LA! The goal: to look for authentic, affordable food that represents a variety of cultures.

News: Enjoying Seafood Safely!

This is an amazing resource put together by the Monterey Bay Aquarium called "Seafood Watch". You can look up any type of seafood on their website, and they will tell you whether that seafood is good for your body and for the environment!

News: Garden School Foundation

This is an amazing organization that brings nutrition, local food, ecological awareness, etc. into local schools! They have volunteer events every month, so check them out!

EVENT: A Night of Music and Poetry with Street Poets

STREET POETS INC INVITES YOU TO AN EVENING OF SACRED MUSIC & ILLUMINATING POETRY:

News: Local Parks and Recreation

Local YMCAs: CRENSHAW FAMILY YMCA

News: AIDS Project Los Angeles

AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) is a non-profit organization that offers programs and services for those living with HIV/AIDS. More information can be found in there website www.apla.org

News: YMCA Los Angeles

This website lists locations, programs offered, schedules and more. Click the link to go to the website, then click "locations" on the left side of the page to find your nearest YMCA.

Healthy Food for Your Family: CSAs!

What is a CSA? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture.

News: Economic Reform in the Community

LAANE is a leading advocacy organization dedicated to building a new economy for all. Combining dynamic research, innovative public policy and the organizing of broad alliances, LAANE promotes a new economic approach based on good jobs, thriving communities and a healthy environment.