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Today is World AIDS Day

Today is World AIDS Day. Last year nearly a half million babies were born with HIV. More than 33 million people worldwide were living with HIV. That's up from 26.2 million in 1999. Despite that staggering statistic,AIDS organizations are making progress i

Movie Review: Made in Dagenham - Striking a blow for women

I had the chance to attend a screening of Made in Dagenham last night at the Raleigh Studios and recommend it to anyone with a social conscience who might have trouble remembering that women didn't always have equal rights. In fact the film should be req

The Art of the Mixed Tape

Imagine you were handed an array of crayons, markers, paint, glitter - the works - and left in a plain, white room for as long as you needed to make your artistic vision, whatever it may be, come to life before your eyes. There are no rules, you don’

ChickSpeak hearts Chelsea Handler

She’s hilarious, honest, adorable, and above all else, she’s definitely someone id love to be friends with. She’s the uber talented Chelsea Handler, and chances are she’s soon to be coming to a city near you. Handler, the hysterical host of her

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BEAUTY/STYLE

A Chick’s Guide to Pampering Herself on a Tight Budget

I worked close to 32 hours a week this summer. That was on top of having two online internships and babysitting two days a week. Needless to say, I was a busy chick. Pay day was always exciting until I thought about my expenses. There was gas, car insura...more

At Home All Natural DIY Facials

The elements, stress, and our lifestyle all are worn on our skin. Our faces are usually the first thing someone sees, and if we want to make a good impression we need to take care of our skin. Every woman loves to be pampered; however, not all of us can ...more

Ad’s a fake, but let’s get real about butts. Strong is big (and beautiful).

By Sarah Odell I was an odd mix of girly girl and tomboy growing up. I only wore dresses that twirled, and a perfect Friday afternoon left me covered in dirt, running around a field hockey pitch in cleats and shin guards. There were no showers near the f...more

America's Next Top Model Contestant Over 6 Feet Tall and Weighs Less Than 100 Lbs.

Wow. This isn't right: she's 6'2 , weighs less than 100 pounds, and shows up to audition for Tyra Banks' ANTM in a corset. Um...wat? Time for this show, which has tried so hard in recent season to break color and beauty norms in the fashion industry (...more

Spotlight on Shoshanna: Designer celebrating a woman’s life through style

There are not many items that are universal to every woman. Because we come in all different shapes, sizes and backgrounds, it’s difficult to pinpoint one distinct style or look to compliment every lady. However, some items are absolutely necessary for...more

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Are Flying Cars In Store for Us? Kiplinger Thinks So.

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Go Ahead, Stay Creative

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CDC Reports Asthma Cases On The Rise; Your Vehicle's Cabin Air Filter Can Help

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