Archive for September, 2009

Carol's Daugther teams up with Disney Princess

| September 28, 2009
Carol's Daugther teams up with Disney Princess

On the heels of my wonderful Disney World vacation, the place where dreams come true is gearing up for it’s first Black Princess. The animated movie, “A Princess and the Frog” will be released in theater’s everywhere December 11th. The film will feature Dreamgirl star Anika Noni Rose as Princess Tiana. Plus…Media Maven Oprah Winfrey, [...]

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10 Things Never to Say During a Job Interview

| September 25, 2009
10 Things Never to Say During a Job Interview

Job interviews… Most of us have been on a few (or more) and many consider them to be nerve-wracking (at best) and downright painful (at worst). We can’t really tell you how to land the ideal job, but we can give you a few pointers on what to avoid. While it’s important to let your [...]

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Money Monday: Women's Guide to Estate Planning

| September 21, 2009
Money Monday: Women's Guide to Estate Planning

It’s not just for the wealthy, and it’s more than a will. There’s your medical care, insurance and kids to consider. As many of us watch our portfolios dwindle and bills add up, it’s tempting to put off planning for the future. Experts caution, though, that everyone–no matter their age or family status–needs to sit [...]

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The Laws of Working Motherhood

| September 21, 2009
The Laws of Working Motherhood

We’ve all heard about Murphy’s Law (whatever can go wrong, will). And the Law of Averages (everything evens out in the end). And Newton’s Third Law of Motion (every action has an equal and opposite reaction). Well, The Laws of Working Moms incorporate a little bit of each — and then some. To wit: 1.) [...]

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Is Your Showerhead Making You Sick?

| September 18, 2009
Is Your Showerhead Making You Sick?

WASHINGTON — In what may be the scariest shower news since Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho,” a study says showerheads can harbor tiny bacteria that come spraying into your face when you wash. People with normal immune systems have little to fear, but these microbes could be a concern for folks with cystic fibrosis or AIDS, people [...]

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Seven Simple Steps to an Organized Closet

| September 17, 2009
Seven Simple Steps to an Organized Closet

You need to be able to see what you’re doing. Move everything onto the bed and separate those items that need to visit the tailor or good will. Put your favorite pieces back in the closet, sorted into categories. Place those you wear the most (office pants, jeans, day dresses) in the most accessible location. [...]

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Tell-Tell Signs Your Friend is Toxic

| September 17, 2009
Tell-Tell Signs Your Friend is Toxic

The 9 Signs You’re in a Toxic Friendship 1) Your friend is jealous of you. Jealousy is different than envy and the first can be very toxic for the relationship. Jealousy is: “I want what you have and I want you dead or disappeared.” Envy is just: “I want what you have.” A jealous friend [...]

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Ovarian Cancer – Genetic Screening and Surgical Prevention

| September 17, 2009
Ovarian Cancer – Genetic Screening and Surgical Prevention

  Women who have a family history of ovarian cancer or a BRCA 1 or 2 gene mutation are candidates for prophylactic removal of the ovaries and Fallopian tubes. This removal does prevent ovarian cancer, but, there is the small risk of developing primary peritoneal cancer which acts like an ovarian cancer and is similarly [...]

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Nicole Williams launches new book "Girl On Top" with Working Divas

| September 15, 2009
Nicole Williams launches new book "Girl On Top" with Working Divas

Quick question…. Are you a “Girl On Top” of her Career Game? If you are starting your career or redefining it, you can use Top-Notch advice from Career Expert/Author Nicole Williams. And with a few cocktails in hand along with the latest fashions from The Limited…how can you miss out on this one-of-a-kind event that [...]

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Whitney Houston On Oprah ~ Part 2

| September 15, 2009
Whitney Houston On Oprah ~ Part 2

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