It is a basic rule of social etiquette to steer clear of topics like politics. You don’t want to incite anger or passion about anything controversial nor do you want to contribute to a confrontational atmosphere, regardless of the setting. That said, from time to time, it happens. Something slips and we’re left backpedaling or […]
Doesn’t it drive you mad to think that you could be making twice or thrice as much money as you do now? You know how hard you work, you know how much of yourself you put into your job—so why, oh why, do we lowball ourselves and settle for whatever we can get? Women still […]
Lately it seems as if the whole world has been hit hard on all fronts. War and political strife in the Ukraine and Middle East are filling our airwaves and, on top of all that, the deadly Ebola outbreak in West Africa is all over the news right now. As the death toll continues to […]
More than half of the people who live in the United States are currently trying to lose weight. Many will succeed, but the bad news is that most people who do lose weight are unable to keep it off long-term. According to research, people tend to diet heavily four times a year keeping a $59 […]
When it comes to keeping our children safe and sheltered from youth gangs, we often feel helpless. Despite our feeling of powerlessness, educators and law enforcement officials agree that effective parenting and being a positive role model can go a long way toward keeping our kids from becoming affiliated with neighborhood gangs—and with gangs, comes […]
Want to drop a few pounds? There’s an app for that. Americans use their phones and tablets for navigation, scheduling, shopping and of course, communications—why not dieting as well? Whether you’re looking for calorie or carb counters or you just want to keep track of your food intake, apps make it easier to stay focused […]
The Robin Williams biography is robust. He was a comic genius and he was an American institution in and of himself. Robin Williams’ death by suicide on August 11, 2014 shook the nation and we’re left with questions, uncertainty and a deep, resounding sense of loss. Billy Crystal said it the most poignantly during his […]
Win some, lose some and sometimes, find middle ground. Life is a series of compromises, whether it’s a discussion with your spouse about vacation spots, an argument with your kids about bedtime, or a one on one with your boss about the latest project. We all love to win, but not at the expense of […]
The economy is getting better but times are still tough. While more people are working, fewer are working full-time in their chosen field and many are working multiple jobs just to stay afloat. The good news is that more and more jobs are opening up to women giving them the chance to climb a step […]