Rebound Hero by Melissa Chaiken Chris Herren appeared to be a young man that had it all: talent, good looks and a bright future in college and professional basketball. Chris was a star player in Fall River, Massachusetts where he scored over 2000 points during his time at Durfee…
Cary Israel Leaves A Legacy at Collin College By Jenny Wood/ Education & Schools Editor When Cary Israel took the helm of Collin County’s only public college in 1999, the school was called Collin County Community College and had a total enrollment of 30,000 students. Today, the renamed Collin…
by Pam Chin-Lai, MS, RD, LD, CEDRD Nutrition Consultant at Girls to Women Health and Wellness AHHHH CHOO! A single sneeze can spread 100,000 germs in the air. What can you do this season to avoid colds and flu ? Choose superfoods to boost your immunity! A strong immune system…
The Savviest Financial Move You Need To Make In 2015: Insuring Your Life & Ensuring Your Family’s Future By Lisa Martin / Writer Like an annual physical or a yearly inspection of your home’s air conditioning unit, a comprehensive review of your insurance situation can prove one of the…
Knowing my love of olive oils and wines, and all things that revolve around food, a friend connected me with Mark Russo of Mendelbaum Cellars and Oliva Imports LLC. My friend is a people-connecter. You know the type… she knows everyone, knows what they do, and has an instinct about…
On the Death of My Father By Dennis Prager Editor’s note: This column was originally published in August, 2014 upon the death of Dennis’ father, Max Prager. Here are some thoughts on the death of a parent. Longevity Parents who live long are very lucky. Not only for their…
Extra virgin olive oil protects against heart disease via numerous mechanisms: Reduced Inflammation: Olive oil protects against inflammation, a key driver of heart disease. LDL Cholesterol: Olive oil protects LDL particles from oxidative damage – a key step in the heart disease process. Improves Endothelial Function: Olive oil improves…
“You can’t judge a book by its cover.” True? Or, false? The truth is you have five seconds to make a first impression, say industry experts. Five seconds for someone to size you up. Five critical seconds that could determine an endless number of outcomes. And, if that’s not…
This content was taken from a PTA lecture presented by William McLaughlin, principal of Shepton High School Getting the most effective use of the internet can be challenging, but with the right information and tools, students (and parents!) can benefit from this amazing technological “revolution.” Create a Social Network to…