EPA Recognizes NASA, DEA, GSA and VA for Improved Environmental Stewardship
Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes the efforts of federal facilities that took steps to improve efficiency, save resources and reduce costs as part of the Federal Green Challenge (FGC).
AboutThatCar.com: 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring Sport
You usually don’t equate sportiness with a continuously variable transmission. It’s like trying to mix oil and water. The two just don’t go together smoothly.
5 Ways to Make Your Coffee Habit Healthier
Is your morning cup of Joe good for you? In short, yes. On its own, coffee – consumed by 64 percent of Americans at least once a day – is packed with health-giving antioxidants. In fact, there’s a myriad of research suggesting that coffee drinkers have an 11 percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than non-drinkers, thanks to ingredients that can affect levels of hormones involved in metabolism.
Sharing Makeup Could Make You SIck
Sharing makeup with your homegirl may seem harmless. Only, in this case, sharing is not caring. Borrowing concealer, mascara, or even neglecting to clean or purge your beauty products on a regular basis, can open the door to a host of skin and health problems. Here’s how:
Lovell's Food For Thought - One's Legacy
Where are they now?
It is often said that the spirit of an individual lives as long as they live in the memories of those they have impacted. Howard Bern, is one whose spirit burns brightly in my soul. For he often said, "one's legacy to science is not the work that you do, but the people you leave behind." This is a phrase you have heard me say and written about numerous times, and will continue to hear me say and include in my writing so long as I am on this earth. It is almost my hope that this saying will be embedded in the souls of ones I have impacted so long as there is work to be done.
BMW Group Global Sales Achieve Best-ever June and First Half-year
BMW Group sales achieved their best ever June, with sales in the month totalling 232,620, a 2.1% increase year-on-year. It was also a record first half-year with sales of the BMW Group’s three premium brands, BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, increasing by 5.0%; a total of 1,220,819 vehicles have been delivered to customers around the world so far this year.
Statement of Mayor Turner About Public Works and Engineering Director
“I am placing city Public Works and Engineering Director Karun Sreerama on administrative leave with pay, effective today, while I review the entire matter stemming from a federal grand jury indictment naming him as the victim of a bribery scheme.
President Donald J. Trump Approves North Dakota Disaster Declaration
Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of North Dakota and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from March 23 to April 29, 2017.
Rice Scientists Simplify the Incorporation of Nitrogen Into Molecules
Rice University lab's reagents ease chemical design for drugs, agriculture
A Rice University laboratory that specializes in synthesizing reagents and intermediate molecules for the design and manufacture of drugs and other fine chemicals has delivered on a promise to generalize the synthesis of electrophilic (electron-poor) aminating agents.
The Outright Fraud of the Breast Cancer Industry to be Exposed at Upcoming “Death By Medisin” Conference in Atlanta
Most cancer organizations are a total fraud! They refuse to teach women about the basics of cancer prevention and/or identify the root causes of breast cancer (i.e. genetically modified & processed foods and estrogens in commercial feminine hygiene products). Breast cancer awareness is designed to trap women in a system of cancer screening (mammography) which actually contributes to contracting the disease.
Why This City's Decision to Increase Minimum Wage to $15 Was a Terrible Idea
Raising the minimum wage on low-income jobs seems like a good idea. But Seattle's decision to increase their minimum wage to $15/hour turned out to be a very bad idea. Why? It resulted in a significant drop in hours and loss of jobs for low-wage earners.
Black-Owned Construction Company Owned By Twin Brothers Now on Track to Make $4.5 Million This Year!
Twin brothers, Jonathan and Jarrett Logan, are the owners of Castle Black Construction in Memphis, Tennessee. One of few Black-owned construction companies in the country, they launched their company back in 2005, and after re-branding themselves, they have tripled in size.
Music Mogul Master P Gives Back In A Major Way to Help the Elderly in New Orleans
Businessman and entrepreneur Percy Miller aka Master P recently took time to visit Guste Homes, a residency complex for elderly and low income people in the city of New Orleans. He commented, “I don’t want to forget about the elderly. These are the people that helped raise and guide us. If we make it, we are supposed to come back, help preserve them, take care of them, cherish and love them. They are our wisdom.”
In Honor of July as Fibroid Awareness Month, The White Dress Project to Host Annual “A Night in White” Affair in DC on July 13th to Raise Awareness
The White Dress Project(TM) will host an elegant evening entitled “A Night in White” in Washington DC on Thursday July 13, 2017 between 6pm and 8:30pm. The event will take place at the Eighteenth Street Lounge located at 1212 18th Street NW Washington, DC 20036 and is open to adults age 21 and older. The purpose of the event as well as the overall mission of the organization is to continue to raise funds, create awareness about fibroids and provide a network that offers education, tools, treatment options and an overall support system to those who suffer with uterine fibroids.
Black-Owned Law Firm Named One of the 10 Best Law Firms in California by the AIOLC
The Law Office of Zulu Ali in Riverside, California has been named one of the 10 Best Law Firms in California for Client Satisfaction in the areas of Criminal Defense, Immigrations, and Personal Injury by the American Institute of Legal Counsel (AIOLC). The annual list honors exceptional performance by California law firms in selected areas.
Ray J Takes Off With His New E-Bike Company
Electronic biking has taken off on a whole new level, thanks to Ray J's new E-Bike company, Raytroniks, which produces the Scoot-E-Bike. This two-wheeled electric bike has everything you need, including Bluetooth connectivity for music, a wireless key lock, and the ability to charge your smartphone via a USB port. Wow!
African American Independent Filmmaker, Devin Haqq, Wins “Best Narrative Feature” Award at This Year’s American Black Film Festival (ABFF)
Devin Haqq, an independent filmmaker, won the 2017 Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature Film at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) held in Miami on June 18th. The winning film, “Ambition’s Debt” is set in a post-apocalyptic world and adapted from William Shakespeare’s epic tale of honor, ambition, betrayal, and the supernatural. The story follows the downfall of Rome’s most honored citizen, Marcus Brutus, as he conspires to assassinate Julius Caesar.
21-Year Old Black College Student to Launch Unique Food Truck Concept That Does More Than Just Sell Food
herron A. Stevens, a 21-year old African American college student, is launching a creative and unique food truck concept called Bondfire Grill that does more than just sell food! To be exact, it will sell people the bonfire experience.
How Do I Know How Much I'll Need In Retirement?
Why is retirement planning based on replacing a certain percentage of your pre-retirement income after you retire? Wouldn't it make more sense to plan on the basis of the expenses you'll face in retirement? --Nathan
Russian Lawyer: Trump Aides Wanted Info 'so badly'
The Russian lawyer embroiled in controversy over her meeting with Donald Trump Jr. last year denied Tuesday that she's worked for the Russian government.
