Adult Supervised Drinking Doesn’t Promote Responsible Drinking

Did you grow up with friends that had “cool parents” who would let you drink alcohol as a teen? I did. And I get where most of them were coming from. As a parent, they figured their teens would experiment with alcohol. In order to deter binge drinking and possibly drunk driving, these “cool parents” [...]

This Week in Washington: April 26, 2011

The White House: Yesterday, President and First Lady Obama hosted the annual White House Easter Egg Roll. See pictures here. This week, President and First Lady Obama will be traveling to Chicago to tape an episode of the Oprah Winfrey Show. Also this week, President Obama will welcome the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al [...]

Good Question: How Does the NFL Lockout Impact the Draft?

The savvy experts at Heels & Helmets have the answer: The NFL lockout ended yesterday by a court ordered injunction. Doors are open for players to return to work this morning, but this does not mean that business is back to usual. The collective bargaining agreement expired so the teams and players are operating without [...]

The Week That Was: blackgirlgrown on Twitter

About to watch the Borgias….:-) # Hmm. Today kicks off Digital Detox Week. No screens for 7 days. #notgoingtohappen # Unfortunately, it is a critical part of my work life. Couldn't function (and might actually lose some clients). I'm all for moderation, but # ..No screens is not possible. But I do believe in etiquette. [...]

Do Not Resuscitate Orders Taken Too Seriously?

Do you have a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) in your medical file? DNRs are legal forms instructing health care providers that cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other measures should not be performed in the event that the patient’s heartbeat stops. Typically, DNRs are signed by individuals of advanced age or with chronic illness who don’t want [...]

This Week in Washington: April 18, 2011

Hope you’ve done your taxes. They’re due today. If you’re not going to complete your taxes, make sure to file for an extension! The White House: This week, President Obama will host an Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House with Christian leaders from across the country. Also this week, President Obama will travel to [...]

The Week That Was: blackgirlgrown on Twitter

RT @Sophianelson: "Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names.", John F. Kennedy (One of my favorite JFK quotes) # RT @DryerBuzz: BookBuzz: Black Woman Redefined: http://amzn.to/fuFQfD Dispelling Myths and Discovering Fulfill… (cont) http://deck.ly/~gc5rB # Interesting –> RT @WashingtonScene: Olympian Carl Lewis announces bid for NJ state Senate http://bit.ly/ibJOG7 # Reading –> Black in Latin [...]

Sites We Like: Whitehouse.gov/AfricanAmericans

The White House recently launched a website portal geared toward the African American community and policy issues affecting us. In unveiling the new website, Michael Blake, Director of African American Outreach for the White House, noted that the site will “…allow for people to better understand how the Obama Administration’s policies and work have benefited [...]

Massive Data Breach!

Last week I received about four separate emails from my lovely creditors informing me that my private information had been compromised.  It seems that they all used Epsilon, an email marketing firm. Just great.  I’m sure I’m far from the only one given that Epsilon apparently manages customer databases and email marketing for more than [...]

This Week in Washington: April 11, 2011

After a near shutdown, the White House and Congress reached agreement on funding the federal government for through the current fiscal year ending September 30, 2011.  Both sides will need to iron out the final details before the latest stop-gap funding measure expires on Friday. The White House: This week, President Obama will deliver remarks [...]

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