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Turn UP the grill. It is summer and one of the rites of my favorite season is outdoor BBQ’s. Just because you are watching your weight doesn’t mean you have to stick to chicken and grilled veggies only. Red meat has many benefits such as a great source of iron, protein and zinc. Iron […]
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The wedding season is upon us and planners are checking off their lists to create unforgettable moments for the bride and groom. Weddings are memorable moments – filled with beautiful clothes, sunlit beaches and flowing champagne. The stuff many little boys and girls dream of. Yet although we are in the midst the wedding season,
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I saw the summer blockbuster ‘Man of Steel’ three days before it’s wide release and I’m confident that Warner Brothers has rebounded from the mediocrity that was ‘Superman Returns’ with a film that will be enjoyed by the masses, from devoted fans to casual ones. With Father’s Day on Sunday, there are many African-American fathers
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Planning a wedding can feel like a full time job. You can spend anywhere from $10,000, $20,000 and up, depending on how elaborate the wedding. Most weddings are planned within a timeline of one to two years. Refer to wedding books and magazines to ensure that you have covered all wedding planning details. Make a
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It’s summertime! That means New York’s annual rental season is in full swing. As rents continue to rise to pre recession levels and the availability apartments continue to decline, prospective tenants have to be on top of their game. That means being knowledgeable and being prepared. Know your credit The most successful applicants monitor their
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Young people are naturally curious about the world. They want to know how things work, and why things happen. Books provide answers to young people’s questions and take them to another level of exploration. A major challenge that comes up during the summer months and during recreational time is the difficulty of getting young people
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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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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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