A new study adds to the body of research suggesting that “man’s best friend” may actually be able to smell cancer. Researchers in Germany found that dogs were able to pick up on the scent of organic compounds linked to the presence of lung cancer in the human body, and that their keen sense of […]
(CNN) — a Miami cardiologist and author of the best-selling South Beach diet books. Agatston says relatively new imaging tests give real-time pictures showing whether plaque is building up in key blood vessels, alerting doctor and patient to an increased risk of a potentially deadly heart attack. “Unless you do the imaging, you are really […]
A lack of respectMy mom taught us to always respect our elders. Yes sir and no sir are still a part of my vocabulary today. Talking today’s youth it seems like those words are a thing of the past. You’re more likely to get an explicative thrown back at you than anything approaching an appropriate […]
According to CNN.com, As Android devices get more popular (today comScore reports Android phones comprise 40% of the U.S. smartphone market), they’re becoming a more attractive target for cybercriminals. Read More
1. “Two rules in life… First rule: Don’t lose. Second rule: Don’t forget the first rule.” ~Warren Buffet 2. “Whenever anyone has offended me, I try to raise my soul so high that the offense cannot reach it.” ~ Descartes 3. “Don’t depend on the enemy not coming; depend rather on being ready for him.” […]
Hustle: (v) to push or force one’s way; to be aggressive, esp. in one’s business or financial endeavors Most people think of the term hustle with a negative connotation. Although you may have been hustled by a street vendor or know someone who hustles illegal merchandise/substances; hustling is simply a way of thinking outside of […]
My mother, an English teacher, always told me growing up that books change lives. I never fully believed her until now. Being a part of the, “J Mac is the Freestyle King” children’s book phenomenon has opened my eyes to possibilities I did not think existed before and my heart to a whole new generation […]
“Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.” It’s a powerful quote whether you attribute it to Sun Tzu, Machiavelli – the philosopher or the warrior-poet formerly known as Tupac before his death – or the Godfather himself Michael Corleone. And one that begins to mean more and more to me each day as I […]
Ha, at least that’s what my boy Harold Melvin used to croon, along with his Blue Notes, in smoky dancehalls across Philly and later the nation. While I appreciate the effort musically – the song easily ranks as one of the most covered tunes over the last half-century – I have to disagree with the […]
you ever been so exhausted that you feel basically half-asleep? Turns out, that may be what’s literally going on in your brain, according to a new study published in Nature. In a study of rats, researchers found that when the animals were deprived of sleep, parts of their brains (specifically, neurons in two areas of […]
The difference between successful people and those that want to be is not that they are prettier, smarter or have more resources at they’re disposal – though all of that might help – it’s the ability to follow through. It’s saying what you’re going to do and then doing what you say to make it […]
Fellas!!!! Yeah……I’ll check out your cd…..but, um, can you give me a second!?!? I need to talk to my ladies here. Yeah, I said ladies….Ok…..break off fools. I got man’s business to take care of…..I will check you later. Ladies, I’m truly sorry about that outburst. It’s just that I really needed to talk to […]
