On Saturday, July 31 we celebrate a favorite fruit - the lovely green avocado. The holiday designated for this fruit that is tasty and rich in vitamins is well deserved. The date centers around the peak of the avocado season in California. Model Meals, who endorses...
Every 30 seconds, hepatitis-related illness claims another life. Many of these deaths could be prevented. But since hepatitis doesn’t usually cause symptoms at first, most people don’t realize they are infected. If you have untreated hepatitis, you’re at risk for...
National Cousins Day is around the corner; a holiday that takes place on the 24th of July every year. Its purpose is to celebrate the bond between cousins and bring them together by reminding us of the importance of family ties outside the immediate family. We are...
What is a Staycation? Instead of going out of town or traveling, you stay home and visit local attractions in your area. Your cities and suburbs offer an array of fun places to go and things to do. Staycations allow you to make the most of your time off whether...
I looked up the tall stone staircase leading to the train tracks. Finally! I positioned myself to lug my heavy suitcase up one step at a time. I didn’t get very far when an Italian man raced down the stairs offering to take my suitcase for me. I relented as I felt...
I’m Claire Groft, HNC’s Book Club Moderator. The first rule of Book Club: Always talk about Book Club! Reading is one of my favorite hobbies. Each summer I keep track of the number of books I’ve read to see if I can beat last year’s number; and when I’m not...
When asked who her inspiration is, Tamiya Davis unashamedly named herself. "There’s nothing wrong with being your own inspiration. I inspire myself because I know my struggles," she said. And Tamiya has gone through a lot. On April 3, 1997, the Virginia Beach...
Every year since 2013, on July 12th, people across the globe join in celebration of one of the greatest activists and human rights advocates of our time, Malala Yousafzai. Malala is known worldwide for her incessant devotion to girls’ education. At 23, she is a...
Do you realize freedom comes with taking responsibility and understanding the term of “accountability” for your actions? Once you decide to take liability, you’ll have all the freedom and respect you desire in order to create a life you want to love and be proud...
Summer can be busy and hot so it’s wonderful to have some simple quick meal ideas for easy yet delicious meals. If you have a grill, gas or charcoal, fish and summer squash and/or zucchini are a tasty go-to any night of the week. Grilling fish outdoors keeps your...
Women. Most of us know that women are crucial to the survival of civilization. Women carry and give life. We give of ourselves until we cannot give anymore. Women nurture and nest and provide for our families. But not so long ago, a women’s role was defined by...
The job search in 2021 requires patience, diligence, and often having to respond to individualized queries from recruiters. Even virtual interviews can be a part of the applications on some career sites where the individual records a series of answers on the...
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