Editorials + Commentary
Cultural awareness 101: How to do multicultural hair?
Hair care is only one challenge that some multicultural people have to look forward to in this life. As a child, I can remember in the second grade when this kid said, “No that can’t be your mom sh...
May 23, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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CG urges community safety
The Memorial Day holiday will be observed Monday. Formerly known as Decoration Day, this holiday commemorates the men and women who died while in military service to this great nation. Memorial Day...
May 23, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Are you feeling end-of-school year stress? Get organized
For teens, life is not a playground –– it's a jungle. How will they deal with peer pressure? Motivation? Success or lack thereof? The life of a teenager is full of tough issues and life-changing de...
May 10, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Taimata Laufalemana, Terri Pittman, Kiyana Spain and Jay Michael.
Youth truth: Teens explain what teen years are about
OK, make sure your seatbelt is fastened tight because we're going to teach you three big words in this little article. (You can use them to impress your parents and teachers.) People who study teen...
May 03, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend
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Less salt, please: Limit sodium to help control high blood pressure
My friend and I measured our blood pressure at a grocery store station this week. What should have been a quick exam changed when his blood pressure measured 135/100. All of a sudden, commercials f...
Apr 05, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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S-e-q-u-e-s-t-e-r does not spell personal fiscal doom
S-e-q-u-e-s-t-e-r. That’s the word that has government employees giving their lives a long, hard look today. Whether you’re looking at a 20 percent reduction in pay, job loss or having to do more w...
Mar 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 7 7 recommendations | email to a friend
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Early directors had sleeping arrangements figured out
I came to the realization recently that the folks who directed old television programs such as “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and “Leave it to Beaver” were very smart when they showed the married couples...
Feb 15, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 13 13 recommendations | email to a friend
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Make post’s first impression impressive
One of the most important things I remember being told as I prepared for my first job interview was this little nugget: Look your best — you only have one chance to make a good first impression. Th...
Feb 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
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Oops! It’s time to tackle shopping cart problem
I’m basically a mild-mannered person. It takes quite a bit to set me off — denigrating my country, abusing my Family or taking the last bite of coconut pie are about the only things that will cause...
Feb 01, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 27 27 recommendations | email to a friend
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Martin Luther King Jr. epitomizes living in present
Consider one of the most amazing men in American history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. There are only two national holidays commemorating great Americans: One is for King and Presidents’ Day is the ...
Jan 18, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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