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Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2461 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 The Po’Boy Sandwich Is Rich In History (NAPSA)—From cheese steaks in Philadelphia to ribs in Kansas City, every city seems to have at least one dish that it’s known for. Some say that in New Orleans it’s a special sandwich piled high with oysters—the po’boy. Many believe credit for inventing the po’boy sandwich should go to two brothers—Clovis and Benjamin Martin, who owned a small caf in the French Market. It’s said that in 1929 the two brothers fed striking transit workers who would come to the back of their restaurant. The brothers would let those “poor boys” buy a sandwich with the trimmings for 5 cents. Eventually, the name “po’boy” was attached to this kind of sandwich, stuffed most notably with fried oysters. Today, the po’boy is still featured at a number of New Orleans institutions, such as Acme Oyster House in the city’s French Quarter. Since 1910, Acme has been serving a wide variety of seafood dishes. Lucien Gunther of Acme attributes much of the restaurant’s success over the years to the versatility and freshness of the oysters and other Louisiana seafood served there. Recently, the restaurant fried 5,200 Louisiana oysters for a po’boy sandwich that was 340 feet long, stretching the length of an entire New Orleans city block. According to Ewell Smith, executive director of the Louisiana Seafood Board, the supply of oysters in the region is back to levels that are similar to the number and the quality that were available before Hurricane Katrina. He thinks eating Louisiana oysters is a great way to support Louisiana fishermen and the Louisiana fishing communities. Safe Products For Baby Over 5,000 fried oysters were stuffed into a po’boy sandwich the length of an entire city block. (NAPSA)—When it comes to providing the best possible products for babies, mothers often know best. Nature’s Baby Organics was founded by a mom seeking a way to alleviate her daughter’s eczema. Adena Surabian sought baby products that were phthlate-, sulfateand paraben-free and, when she didn’t find what she wanted, created her own line of products, using only the safest, most natural 1 ⁄4 11⁄2 1 1 cup all-purpose flour teaspoons salt teaspoon Cajun seasoning teaspoon black pepper vegetable oil 4 French bread rolls, about 6 inches each 2 medium tomatoes, sliced shredded lettuce mayonnaise dill pickle slices salt and pepper Oyster Po’Boy Sandwich In medium bowl, beat eggs; stir in oysters. Let stand for 5 minutes. In large plastic bag, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, Cajun seasoning and pepper. Shake excess egg from oysters and place in the bag. Toss until well coated. Remove from bag; set aside. Repeat with remaining oysters. Heat 2 inches of oil in large heavy pan over medhigh heat, about 350˚. Fry oysters in batches for about 30 seconds or until golden brown. Split roll; spread with mayonnaise. On the bottom of roll, arrange layers of lettuce, oysters, tomato and pickles. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, if desired. Add bread top. Repeat. Makes 4 servings. 1 quart Louisiana oysters 3 large eggs 3 cups cornmeal To learn more, visit www.LouisianaSeafood.com or www.AcmeOyster.com. Many parents are concerned about the quality of the products that their children are exposed to. ingredients. From the essential oils to the cleaning agents, every ingredient is safe, pure and 100 percent natural. Even the aloe is grown by the company so it can be certified methylparaben- and phenoxythanol-free. Products include Shampoo and Body Wash (check out the kidpleaser in Vanilla-Tangerine) made with aloe, comfrey, calendula and chamomile; Organic Diaper Cream made with sunflower and cocoa butter; and an Aromatherapy Calming Spray with aloe, calendula and lavender, amongst several other products in the line. For more information, visit www.naturesbabyorganics.com. Teaming Up To Prevent Skin Cancer (NAPSA)—With more than 1 million cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year, people could be doing more to protect themselves. In addition to applying sunscreen, there are a few quick, easy steps everyone can take to prevent the incidence of this disease. One important precautionary step is performing monthly selfexaminations.“Self-examination is an extremely simple and effective tool, yet highly neglected by most Americans,” said Dr. Darrel S. Rigel, Clinical Professor of Dermatology at New York University Medical Center. Coupled with an annual visit to your dermatologist for a full-body skin cancer screening, monthly self-examinations are the best way to help prevent and detect skin cancer. When performing a self-examination, do so in front of the mirror, paying close attention to the areas of your body directly exposed to the sun, including your face, arms and legs as well as your hands and trunk, which are also susceptible to harmful sun exposure that can lead to skin cancer. Dermatologists recommend keeping track of your moles, freckles and birthmarks, noting any changes in shape, size or color and the appearance of any other visible irregularities. According to dermatologists, performing a self-examination is simple when keeping the ABCD rule in mind: • A is for ASYMMETRY: Onehalf of a mole or birthmark does not match the other. • B is for BORDER: The edges are irregular, ragged, notched or blurred. • C is for COLOR: The color is not the same all over and may include shades of brown or black, When choosing sun protection, don’t just look for the SPF factor. It’s important to find a product that offers both UVA and UVB protection. or sometimes with patches of red, white or blue. • D is for DIAMETER: The spot is larger than 6 millimeters across (about inch—the size of a pencil eraser) or is growing larger. In the event that you do notice any changes, you should consult your dermatologist right away. In addition to an avoiding the sun, an important first line of defense against skin cancer is sun protection. Choosing the right product and applying it on a daily basis continues to be a must. Also, consumers should opt for products that contain a stabilizing technology like Helioplex offering superior protection against UVA rays, as well as high SPFs that protect against UVB rays, such has Neutrogena’s New Ultra Sheer DryTouch Sunblock SPF 85 with Helioplex. By practicing sun-safe habits and by visiting your dermatologist once a year, you can reduce your risk of skin cancer. For more information, visit www.NeutrogenaSkinHealth.com.