Tia Mowry gets back into the movie scene with a leading role in a holiday ABC Family movie and even joins the fitness business with Yoga DVD. Having a 1-year-old boy to look after can keep a lady busy enough, but Tia Mowry isn’t ready to slow down when it comes to acting either. The [...]
The Stress of Raising Kids with ADHD
December 7, 2012 | Posted by
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) doesn’t just affect the individual. It affects the entire family, according to Mark Bertin, MD, a board-certified developmental behavioral pediatrician and author of The Family ADHD Solution. Parents of kids with ADHD not only have to navigate a complex neurological disorder, but they also have to contend with criticism and [...]
Lenox Lounge: High Rent Forces Closing of Legendary Harlem Nightspot
December 7, 2012 | Posted by
Harlem’s famed Lenox Lounge, which has served as a home to jazz music for more than 70 years, will shut its doors at the end of the year, its owner confirmed this week. The popular night spot — which has played host to such iconic performers as Billie Holiday and Miles Davis — has been [...]
Foods That Boost the Body’s Ability to Heal
December 7, 2012 | Posted by
Your body’s immune system — a network of tissues, protein, cells and organs — works to protect you from infections and disease. If your immune system is strong, you may experience fewer viruses and infections and recover faster from illness. Health conditions, on the other hand, can weaken your immune system. These include serious illnesses, [...]
20 Young, African Women of Power
December 7, 2012 | Posted by
As Africa continues to rise, so do African women. With the upward economic, social and political trajectory of the continent, a new breed of African women continues to emerge. So much so, that the African Union christened the years 2010 to 2020 as the “African Women’s Decade”. For the first time in history, the African [...]
Australian Study: Women Can Tell By Looking If a Man Will Cheat
December 7, 2012 | Posted by
Researchers say that women are able to tell just by looking at an unfamiliar male face whether he will cheat on them. A team at the University of Western Australia showed almost 200 photos to men and women – and found the women were able to spot the love rats more accurately than they expected. [...]
St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort: Great Destination for Ultra-Luxe, Romantic Getaway
December 7, 2012 | Posted by
Today I want to share with you the how-to’s of a great romantic getaway weekend at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California. Now, there’re certainly no shortage of luxury hotels along the coast of Southern California; the sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, along with warm sunny weather that’s practically a [...]
Black, Latino Consumers Severely Under-Banked
December 7, 2012 | Posted by
According to a new report by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), in 2011 more than 37 million American households were either unbanked or under-banked. African-American households represent 34 percent of all under-banked consumers, the highest percentage among demographics surveyed. When under-banked African-American and Latino households are combined, these two communities of color comprise over [...]
Critically Acclaimed ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ Now Out on DVD
December 7, 2012 | Posted by
If you haven’t discovered the unique magic of Beasts of the Southern Wild, now’s the time. The critically acclaimed indie — and winner of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival’s Grand Jury Prize — has just hit DVD and Blu-ray. The film tells the story of six-year-old Hushpuppy (remarkable newcomer Quvenzhané Wallis) who lives with her [...]
Atlanta Startup Community Getting into the Holiday Spirit
December 7, 2012 | Posted by
The holiday season is in full swing and the Atlanta start-up community is still working but with a festive spirit particularly at Hypepotamus, the newest co-working space in Midtown. Since opening its doors in spring this year, the organization began with the warm but fuzzy (by Atlanta standards) mission to be the place where designers, [...]
