May 2013

Honoring Dad On Father’s Day With Wonderful Inexpensive Gifts

Father’s Day received national holiday status back in 1966, when President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day.  However, the third Sunday of June did not become the permanent date for Father’s Day until 1972.  According to the census data (January 2013), there were approximately 70.1 million father’s across the

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Bridal Essentials:The Season’s Dreamiest Looks in Bridal Wear

This season’s bridal dresses are homage to elegance, drama, and romance. Bridal runways were overflowing with nontraditional hem lines, pastel floral hues, high necklines, low bare backs, and the new daring color palette of reds. Perhaps you are the bride-to-be or you’re just a guest at a host of weddings this summer like myself, either

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Different Strokes for Different Folks: Too Young to Have a Stroke? Think Again!

Each year, about 795,000 Americans have a stroke. Stroke is the leading cause of death and the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States.  Most people think of a stroke as something that happens to old people. While stroke risk does indeed go up as people get older, stroke risk has increased in

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HARLEMUSIC: Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Dr. Donald Byrd

Ahoy Mates! This is the Captain speaking! Two great nights…two great tributes…one great musician! Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Donald Byrd, the premier hard bop & R&B trumpeter and Doctor of Music. Dr. Byrd was born Dec. 9, 1932. He passed on Feb. 4, 2013 at the age of 80. He earned five music

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