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The Psychology of Hair: A Mane Obsession

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 “I’m going to grow out my hair,” I announced to my partner Joseph as we were entering our apartment building. For him, the comment came out of the blue. For me, it was a subject I’d been musing about for…

Throwing Bullies in Jail is Not the Answer

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If navigating parenthood is tough, navigating childhood is tougher. We’ve all heard the horrifying stories of kids committing suicide because of bullying—bullycide as it being called. In California, a new law, named after 13-year-old…
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Teach Your Kid About the Presidential Election

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We are living history every day. All we have to do is watch the news on any given night to see how our country is going through a lot of changes. And regardless of whether your kids are in public school, private school or being homeschooled,…

Sh*t White Girls Say to Latinas

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“You don’t look Spanish….” How many of us haven’t heard that one before? Christina Igaraividez’s spot-on montage of the blissfully ignorant comments so many Latinas endure on a daily basis is absolutely hilarious. Sharp satire is…
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Are Latinos Doomed to be Diabetic?

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Are Latinos doomed to be diabetic? As quickly as the U.S. Census numbers for the Hispanic population rise, so do the percentages of Latinos being diagnosed with diabetes. The National Diabetes Education Program reports that 10.4 percent…
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When To Start Your Spring Cleaning

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I love a hot mess of a closet. Well, not the hot mess itself, but I do love taking on a hot mess of a closet. Once, when my sister was moving, I tackled her closet with particular zeal. In the midst of making my sister whittle her coat pile…
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How Relocating Could Advance Your Career

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If you are one of the many Americans looking for work, things are still pretty rough out there. After all, the unemployment rate in the United States, while up slightly, was still 8.3% in January. Even if you are currently employed and looking…
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Go Virtual: Now You Can Be Your Own Style Avatar

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 The future is now; and the gaming, techie world has invaded the fashion industry with fantastically innovative results. With more and more magazines, cosmetic companies, and retailers offering online makeover…
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5 Super Bowl Party Snacks To Prep in 5 Minutes

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No matter what team you’re rooting for this Super Bowl Sunday or whether you like to watch just for the commercials, you want to be in front of the big screen and enjoying the party with your friends. Who wants to spend all of their time…