South Africa
South AfricaWhen you first consider a trip to South Africa, you’re bound to want some facts at your fingertips. Here are some of the basics. Geography Situated at the southern tip of Africa, South Africa has a landmass of 1,233,404 km edged on 3 sides by a nearly 3000 km coastline washed by the Indian Ocean and the Atlantic. It is bordered in the north by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, and also wraps itself around two independent countries, the Lesotho and... Read More
Black is the New Green
Black is the New Green by Hazel Wong and Brigitte Griswold A student at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Ishmael is studying ways for people to live in greater harmony with nature. He grew up loving the outdoors, and attended a special science-focused high school that cultivated his environmental interests. He spends his summers with The Nature Conservancy’s LEAF Program (www.nature.org/leaf), where he leads local conservation projects in the community. In... Read More
Student Development Program and Recruitment Fair
NAMME2012_Student_Devel_flyer__health_professionsThe National Association of Medical Minority Educators, Inc. is sponsoring a free College Student Development Program and Recruitment Fair on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD. Students interested in pursuing careers in the health professions are highly encouraged to attend this event. Recruiters from around the country will represent... Read More
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have in the past and continue to produce an exceptional number of African-American leaders. Although HBCUs represent only 3 percent of the nation’s universities, they produce 23.6 percent of all bachelor’s degrees earned by African-Americans. Their contribution is even greater in the physical, mathematical, biological and agricultural sciences, where HBCUs account for more than 40 percent of bachelor’s degrees earned by... Read More
Selena Watkins Miss Black USA 2012
Selena Watkins Miss Black USA 2012She is a Fitness Trainer, Professional Dancer, and aspiring Multimedia Personality. Meet Miss Black USA 2012, Selena Watkins, a Magna Cum Laude Graduate of Rutgers University with a BFA in Dance and in Journalism/ Media Studies. Born in Texas, and raised in Yonkers, New York, Selena has learned that humility, positivity and perseverance will take you on the highest road. As a first generation Antiguan-American, Selena values her parent’s courage... Read More
Miss Black USA Pageant and Scholarship
Celebrating 24 years of scholarship, beauty & talent Meet the 2012 Miss Black USA Contestants HERstory The Miss Black USA Pageant and Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit corporation in the state of Maryland, recognized under the 501(c)3 code of the Internal Revenue Service. The Miss Black USA Pageant and Scholarship Foundation, Inc., was founded in 1986 by Karen Arrington. On June 6, 1987, the J.W. Marriott hotel ballroom in Washington, D.C. was transformed into an... Read More
VIDEO: Humulin N
A pharmacist explains how Humulin N works, why doctors prescribe this medication to diabetics, and common side effects of the drug. Thanks for checking us out. Please take a look at the rest of our videos and articles. To stay in the loop, bookmark our homepage. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-31934587-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement(‘script’); ga.type = ‘text/javascript’;... Read More
Spot Moves: Abs, Butts, and Thighs On A Ball
Spot Moves: abs, butts and thighs on a ballBall Crunch Move 1Ball Crunch •Sit on a fitness ball with your feet flat on the floor hip-width apart. •Walk the ball forward until your lower back is supported. •Your chest should be above knee level. •Pull your navel in toward your spine. • Rest your head on your fingertips and let your elbows fall to the side. • Contract your abs, bringing your ribcage closer to your hipbones. Ball PikeBall... Read More
Reading fights summer learning loss
I’m grateful and humble that my daughters enjoy reading. However, there are times when I fear the computer and other technology might be hampering their interest in reading. Since I’m a teacher and since it’s summer I’m really concerned about the amount of time they spend reading. Weak reading skills can result in a lack of comprehension, critical thinking, fluency and vocabulary. Furthermore, the learning and knowledge that is lost over the summer is well documented. ... Read More
Speak carefully, your kids are listening
The other day I overheard my daughters arguing about the childish behavior of one celebrity. “Anybody can make a mistake!” one argued. “Yeah well he’s old enough to not be having a tantrum for all the world to see,” the other retorted. “Look I used to have tantrums…does that make me a bad person?” “Used to?” The conversation dissolved from there, but you get the idea. I was about to intervene until I realized they were repeating things I’ve said... Read More
