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Mar 05

Earth-Friendly and Hip-Friendly Chocolate Here in Santa Cruz

O Chocolate Published in Unique Food, stuff we like, Local Business, healthy chocolate, Gourmet Food, Foodie, California Economics, Business Referral, business opportunity, antioxidant by O Chocolate | Comment (0)


Health ChocolateWhen it comes to eco-responsibility, many companies talk the talk, but do they really walk the walk? I can't speak for all Santa Cruz health supplement businesses, but I can tell you about MXI, the makers of Xocai healthy chocolate.

The business practices of MXI are beneficial to both the people involved and the land which they inhabit. Cacao, the principal
Feb 12

X Power Squares at http://www.ochocolatenow.com

O Chocolate Published in Unique Food, stuff we like, stuff we all need, really good food, Mental Health, Local Business, healthy chocolate, Health, Gourmet Food, Foodie, business opportunity, antioxidant by O Chocolate | Comment (0)


Santa Cruz Low Start-Up Cost BusinessMany of my Healthy chocolate blog articles have focused on the link between vascular health and antioxidant levels. Two of the most potent antioxidants are epicatechins and catechins. 

Today's article explores the link between antioxidants in chocolate and peak brain function. As it turns out, antioxidants improve brain function precisely because they
Jan 22

Chris Guillebeau discusses '$100 Startup' @ Cruzio

Cruzio Reporter Published in Tribute, Productivity, Local News, Local Event, Local Business, Employment, Economics, Current Events, Cruzioworks, Cruzio, coworking by Cruzio Reporter | Comment (0)

 Chris Guillebeau presented his new book 'The $100 Startup' on Monday, January 21st with over 175 people in Cruzio's coworking space, Cruzioworks. Chris discussed the focus of his new book briefly but a majority of his time was spent as "Q&AA" which stands for Questions and Attempted Answers. Chris took questions from everything regarding his thoughts on

Jan 14

Cruzio's Open House Extravaganza 2.0!

Cruzio Reporter Published in Local Event, Local Doings, Local Business, Cruzioworks, Cruzio, Community, 877 Cedar Street by Cruzio Reporter | Comment (0)
It's BACK! 

With over 1,400 attendees last year, we knew we had to throw another awesome party. We always love an excuse to celebrate, promote and support small business growth, entrepreneurs and telecommuters in our state-of-the-art downtown facility. You'll be able to visit and talk with over 40 new businesses in one spot! 

The night will be a celebration
Jan 09

Open Counter Press Conference

Cruzio Reporter Published in Santa Cruz coworking, Santa Cruz, Local Projects, Local News, Local Event, Local Doings, Local Business, Current Events, Cruzioworks, Cruzio, Code for America by Cruzio Reporter | Comment (0)

The City of Santa Cruz and Code for America, a national nonprofit that uses talented web professionals to improve government services, are proud to announce the public launch of OpenCounter,  an online small business permitting system.

 

Designed and developed throughout 2012, OpenCounter reduces the confusion of starting a business by creating an online

Dec 20

2012: Cruzio's year in photos

Cruzio Reporter Published in Santa Cruz Warriors, Reflections, Local News, Local Doings, Local Business, downtown, Current Events, Cruzioworks, Cruzio, coworking by Cruzio Reporter | Comment (0)

 Cruzio's Industy — telecommunications — keeps changing and our valiant staff works hard to stay ahead of the curve. Every year, we adopt new technology and even invent new ways of doing business. 2012 was a busy year for us, culminating in a being named Business of the Year from the Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce (a huge honor!)Here's a look back at we've

Nov 21

The American Journal Of Bariatric Medicine Reveals Interesting Weight Loss Facts

O Chocolate Published in weight loss, Unique Food, stuff we like, Local Business, healthy chocolate, Health Care, Gourmet Food, business opportunity, antioxidant by O Chocolate | Comment (0)
The American Journal Of Bariatric Medicine Reveals Interesting Weight Loss Facts For Santa Cruz California

The American Journal Of Bariatric Medicine Reveals Interesting Weight Loss Facts For Santa Cruz California

The American Journal of Bariatric Medicine recently featured an interesting Xocai Weight Loss Study that is now available online.

The study is titled Weight Loss Study Using a High-Antioxidant Cocoa Meal Replacement & Lifestyle Intervention by Dr.
Oct 31

Cruzio Internet provides high-speed link to Coldwater Classic

Listingmaverick Published in Upcoming Events, Surfing, steamer lane, Local Event, Local Business, Internet, Cruzio, Coldwater Classic by Listingmaverick | Comment (0)

The Coldwater Classic is one of the World's premier surf events, and this year Cruzio Internet is providing a premier high-speed Internet connection to live stream video of the competition for the first time.

"Watching surf contests being shown live over the Internet from Huntington Beach earlier this year really raised our competitive hackles," says

Sep 21

Cruzio Launches "Launchies"

Cruzio Reporter Published in Santa Cruz coworking, Productivity, Local Business, Cruzioworks, coworking by Cruzio Reporter | Comment (0)

We work hard at Cruzioworks. Many small companies and individuals have their own goals but also help each other and find interesting ways to collaborate. We work all sorts of hours, use tremendous amounts of Internet and drink amazing amounts of caffeinated beverages. 

And frequently, one of our coworking companies finishes a project. Elegant, useful,

Aug 28

Inside Scoop: Ice Cream and Conversation with City Council Candidates

Listingmaverick Published in Santa Cruz, Politics, Local News, Local Event, Local Doings, Local Business, Current Events, Cruzio by Listingmaverick | Comment (0)

 

 

Inside Scoop: Ice Cream and Conversation with the Santa Cruz City Council Candidates

 

Santa Cruz NEXT, Cruzio Internet, Civinomics, and Santa Cruz Geeks are joining forces to hold a ice cream social with the Santa Cruz City Council candidates. 

Come mix and mingle with the candidates over drinks and ice cream on Wednesday, September 19th from 6 to 9 pm

Aug 08

Could Santa Cruz be the next "Gig City"?

Cruzio Reporter Published in Local Projects, Local News, Local Business, Fiber, Current Events, Cruzioworks, Cruzio by Cruzio Reporter | Comment (0)

Santa Cruz has always been known as a beach community, an oasis where Bay Area citizens can escape into the sunny bliss of rolling surf and beautiful redwoods. However, in recent months, Santa Cruz is making waves in another way, following Kansas City, Chattanooga and Lafayette in creating a hyper-connected "Gig City."

But where other cities have relied on

Jun 22

Think Local First at Cruzioworks

Cruzio Reporter Published in Local News, Local Event, Local Doings, Local Business, downtown, Cruzioworks, Cruzio, California Economics, Business Referral by Cruzio Reporter | Comment (0)

Wonderful party/showcase last week when hundreds of people came to celebrate local business at the Think Local First mixer at Cruzioworks in downtown Santa Cruz.


Buying locally puts a much higher percentage of your dollars back into your own community where it can be used to foster a safer, cleaner, better environment in which to live in and raise

Feb 02

3 Ways To Cut Your Kids' Sugar Intake

O Chocolate Published in weight loss, Unique Food, really good food, Local Business, Health, Gourmet Food, Foodie, California Economics by O Chocolate | Comment (0)


3 Ways To Cut Your Kids' Sugar Intake In Scotts Valley

If your children are like so many, they love sweets. It seems like it takes a few years for children to appreciate flavors more sophisticated than Hubba Bubba and Fruity Pebbles. If kids were in charge of the grocery list, we would eat popsicles for breakfast and gummy bears for dinner.

If you are trying to wean kids (or yourself) off sugar, I suggest you
Jan 10

Santa Cruz Fitness Buffs Love Xocai

O Chocolate Published in weight loss, Unique Food, stuff we like, Local Business, healthy chocolate, Health Care, Foodie, California Economics, business opportunity by O Chocolate | Comment (0)


Santa Cruz Fitness BuffsThe health and wellness market is booming in Santa Cruz. If you don't believe me, try to find a free machine at your nearest gym or locate a spot on the floor for your mat at a crowded yoga class. Though many industries are struggling in this economy, companies that sell health supplements and provide other wellness products and services are finding a
Jan 10

Open House Extravaganza and Art Show

Cruzio Reporter Published in Paintings, MakersFactory, Local Event, Local Doings, Local Business, Internet, Games, Free, Fine Art, Epic things, Cruzioworks, Cruzio, Announcement, 877 Cedar Street by Cruzio Reporter | Comment (0)

Cruzio Open House Extravaganza
 
 
 
 
 
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
6-9pm
877 Cedar Street
Free and open to the public
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
It's like a good old-fashioned block party in the middle of a downtown, high-tech nerve center, complete with all of your neighbors, local art, delicious food and a celebratory atmosphere.

Join Cruzio as we open our doors for an evening commemorating the growth of local
Nov 29

More Weight Loss Shake Recipes For Santa Cruz

O Chocolate Published in Unique Food, stuff we like, really good food, Local Business, healthy chocolate, Health Care, Gourmet Food, Foodie, business opportunity by O Chocolate | Comment (0)



Santa Cruz Chocolate Milkshake DietI love the taste of the Xocai ProteinMeal Shake. I really do. I have one or two every day. Sometimes I like to mix things up a bit and try new flavors. I use the Xocai weight loss shake as a base for making healthy high-antioxidant diet smoothies. You can download additional Xocai ProteinMeal recipes from the MXI Chocolate website.

Here are some of
Oct 26

Billion Dollar Chocolate Market in California

O Chocolate Published in weight loss, Unique Food, stuff we like, really good food, Local Business, healthy chocolate, Health, Gourmet Food, Foodie, business opportunity by O Chocolate | Comment (0)


Own Your Own Santa Cruz Healthy Chocolate BusinessIf you have been toying with the idea of starting your own home-based Santa Cruz business, I have a suggestion. Pick any of our healthy chocolate products: Xocai Nuggets, Xocai Omega Squares, the Xocai protein bar, Activ, Sipping Xocolate, the Xocai Powerhouse cookie, or the fabulous Xocai protein shake. Now, figure out which Santa Cruz submarkets would be
Oct 14

The Vitamin D/Sunscreen Dilemma

O Chocolate Published in Unique Food, stuff we like, stuff we all need, Local Business, healthy chocolate, Health Care, Gourmet Food, Foodie by O Chocolate | Comment (0)
The Vitamin D/Sunscreen Dilemma In Pacific Grove

The Vitamin D/Sunscreen Dilemma In Pacific GroveFor the past thirty years or so, dutiful parents have been slathering their children with sunscreen when the little swimmers or soccer players head out into the sun. Dermatologists and oncologists have urged us to be vigilant about skin cancer risks.

That's all well and good, right? Then we started hearing
Sep 18

California Still Has Plenty of Homes Worth Less Than Mortgages

member364276 Published in Santa Cruz Real Estate, Santa Cruz Real Estate, Real Estate, Local Business, Foreclosure, California Economics by member364276 | Comment (0)

Nearly one in four homes in Virginia with a mortgage attached to it is "under water" - with the property owner owing more than the home currently is worth - according to new figures from the second quarter of the year. Virginia's rate of 23.3 percent is nearly a full percentage point higher than the national average, according to new statistics released by

Sep 16

Aging Boomers Spur Booming Health Industry In Santa Cruz

O Chocolate Published in Unique Food, stuff we like, Local Business, healthy chocolate, Health Care, Gourmet Food, Foodie, business opportunity by O Chocolate | Comment (0)


Santa Cruz Low Risk Home Based BusinessThere are over 39 million Americans in the 65+ age group; about 13 percent of the population. By 2030, this number will increase to 72 million. (seniorcaremarketer.com). According to Senior Journal, about seven out of ten senior citizens are worried about their health.

The Centers for Disease Control reported that more than 40 percent of people aged 50 - 64
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