By Dwain Wellington Rattray Pride Contributing Editor TORONTO, Ontario – When, in the course of human events, we experience adversity, hate and injustice, some recline into a state of perpetual despair or fetid mistrust of ‘the system’ that’s seen as ...
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The High Cost Of Raising Kids
By Carla Hindman, Director of Financial Education, Visa Canada The idea of what it costs to raise a child has been hotly debated in Canada in the past year. While some estimates have suggested $15,000 – $20,000 annually, last summer ...
Read More »HEALTHY REASONING: “DIE-OR-BEAT-THIS”…Beat It By Attending The Black Diabetes Expo
By Allan Jones Pride Health Columnist Recently I came to the decision that DIE-OR-BEAT-THIS would be a more appropriate name for the medical condition we call diabetes. Too many of us are living a reduced and compromised life, or have ...
Read More »Five Tips For Better Conversations With Kids
By Linda Nguyen NC – If you are a parent, you probably understand the value of maintaining open communication with your kids. But getting there is not always easy – for parents, or for kids themselves. “There are a lot ...
Read More »Five Tips To Keep You In Shape
Submitted by Dr. George Traitses Being active can help you maintain a healthy weight, reduce blood pressure, build strong bones, relieve stress, and maintain flexibility and good posture. Recreational sport is a great way to enjoy the many benefits of ...
Read More »Insider Tips For Silky And Smooth Skin
NC – It’s time to get prepped for summer. Smooth and silky skin goes hand-in-hand with the beach, bikini, and bare legs. We’ve enlisted beauty expert, Rhonda Shupe, to share some of her best kept waxing secrets for easy and ...
Read More »Learn The Truth About Multivitamins And Nutrition Supplements
NC – How often do you eat a cup of sautéed spinach? How about three servings of fatty fish, like salmon, per week? Probably not very often, but those are examples of foods and portions that are packed with the ...
Read More »Conflict Fuels Child Labour In India
By Stella Paul India Correspondent KANKER, India, (IPS) – Early in the morning, 14-year-old Sumari Varda puts on her blue school uniform but heads for the village pond to fetch water. “I miss school. I wish I could go back,” ...
Read More »Has Feminism Changed Over the Years?
When LaDonna Adrian Gaines, also known by her stage name, Donna Summer, passed away on May 17th, 2012, she left behind a legacy that we are all able to appreciate. The singer and songwriter, who rose to fame during the ...
Read More »CEOs At Big U.S. Companies Paid 331 Times Average Worker
By Jim Lobe IPS Washington Bureau Chief WASHINGTON, DC (IPS) – In new data certain to fuel the growing public debate over economic inequality, a survey released Tuesday by the biggest U.S. trade-union federation found that the CEOs of top ...
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