On Sunday, June 29th at the Los Angeles Convention Center, President of The Hollywood Trainer, Jeannette Jenkins, Business Woman Vanessa Simmons (daughter of Reverend Run, Run DMC) and CEO of BET, Debra Lee joined the Pretty Girls Sweat movement for a cardio kick boxing party at the 2014 BET Experience. The Pretty Girls […]
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Now that summer we’re in the midst of summer, you can best believe that some of the best seafood is being served up at party’s. Recently, I was at an event and the chef presented a tangy orange and seafood salad. A huge hit! Orange and Seafood Salad Instructions: Cut off the top of the orange and scoop
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Sad news in the world of sports today, baseball Legend Tony Gwynn has passed away at the age of 54. A class act on and off the field Hall of Famer Gwynn, had been battling cancer since 2010, when he had an operation to remove cancerous lymph nodes from his parotid gland. He
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(San Diego, CA ) To celebrate Earth Week, University of San Diego (UCSD) Geisel Library hosted an impressive DIY Maker Event on April 22. Participants gained valuable information and resources on non-toxic cleaning products and, recyclable materials to encourage sustainability. A variety of maker stations were set up to share resources on making non-toxic cleaning supplies, buttons using
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Over a billion people around the world will celebrate the 44th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2014. Earth Day began in 1970, when a 20 million people movement across the United States pushed for increased protection of the environment. Check out the list below of eleven simple green tips for Earth Day
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It’s surprising at how many eggs are sold during the week before Easter. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1.08 billion eggs were sold Easter week 2013, compared to 1.04 billion sold in each of the 51 other weeks. Why is it that deviled eggs are so popular? “Maybe it’s because deviled
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Geechigirl Crab Cakes Note: Spring time is here and Easter is coming up. This soul food recipe is delicious, healthy, and done in two easy steps. These crab cakes would be a refreshing new side or entrée for an Easter meal. Yields 10 cakes Ingredients: 1 pound(s) fresh lump crabmeat 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh parsley
Note: When cooking in the Spring I like to match the flavor of the day with the type of day it is. Pasta Primavera is one of my favorite dishes to make on a cool sunny day. What I like about Chef John’s recipe is that it’s very distinctive; refreshingly tossed with green vegetables. Chef John’s Pasta
Note: Summer will be here soon, and now is around the time people start shaping up for beach weather. One important thing forgotten is the importance of your diet. Raw fruits and vegetables are one of the best foods to eat. If your not used to eating raw veggies, salads can help you start a healthier
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Washington, DC – A report released today by Black Women’s Roundtable Public Policy Network (BWR), Black Women in the U.S., 2014, found that significant progress has been made since key historical markers however, there are many areas that remain in need of dire national attention and urgent action. The report was released during a legislative
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