I Advocate...
BY Advocate Contributors
July 14 2010 5:00 AM ET
...Stroke Associations
Both the American Stroke Association and the Stroke Association in the U.K. were very instrumental in the aftercare and rehabilitation of my then-partner, Paul Hickey, when he suffered a series of strokes in Los Angeles in September 2000. It’s a cause close to my heart, as it works to combat strokes in people of all ages. The organizations also fund research into prevention and treatment, and they help stroke patients and their families directly by providing services in local communities. They also act as a voice for everyone affected by stroke and campaign to governments and health providers to ensure the needs of stroke survivors and their caregivers are met. StrokeAssociation.org, Stroke.org.uk
...Debbie Harry’s Koo Koo. The first solo album for Blondie’s platinum singer—produced by Chic’s Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards—is full of quirky rhythms, raps, and groove. It’s proof that this lady has always been way ahead of the curve.
...Selfridges salt beef sandwich. The delicatessen in Selfridges department store in London will give you lashings of freshly cooked, sliced salt beef on rye bread with pickle. I love mine with lots of English mustard—it sticks to the teeth but is the perfect comfort food to relieve any travel-related anxiety.
Selfridges.com
...a luxurious bath. I like to pour in a good dollop of Original Source lemon and tea tree shower gel along with a couple of drops of sandalwood perfume oil. Afterward, your skin will be as soft as a baby’s, and you’ll smell like one too. OriginalSource.co.uk
...moisturized skin. Exfoliate with the Body Shop’s honey and oat face scrub in the bath, then finish with a hydrating cream mask. You will feel like a million dollars.
TheBodyShop-usa.com
Bell describes his new album, Non-stop, as “electro-soul with disco beats.” Non-stop is available now.
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