Saudi Arabia Women Protest Ban on Driving June 17th

By Te-Erika PattersonOn June 17th courageous women in Saudi Arabia will take to the streets in protest of Saudi Arabia's longstanding ban against women driving. Manal al-Sharif, the organizer behind the Women2Drive protest which began last year after she posted a youtube video of her driving, is now the subject of violent threats against her life.After posting this video that shows her driving, Manal has been honored by numerous organizations for her bravery in a country that punishes women with...

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Reader Mail: Your Videos Are My Remedy

Hey, Te-Erika :)I just have to let you know that you have become a huge inspiration to me. Your videos have brought me such immense peace and hope. I'm coming to the end of a huge struggle in my life and your videos have been a remedy to my state of mind and the way that I choose to tackle my circumstances.This transitioning phase in my life has not been smooth sailing and it has been incredibly helpful and empowering to have your blunt, yet soothing honesty and motivation right along with me through...

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3 Tips For Disputing a Credit Card Charge

By Ashyiah HillDisputing a credit card charge can save you money when a purchase goes awry or when someone uses your card without your permission. However, the process of disputing a credit card charge can be a little complicated. Plus, when you dispute a charge, it's often an all or nothing situation. You'll almost always either get all your money back if the credit card company decides in your favor, or none of it if the company decides in favor of the vendor.Whether you're dealing with goods...

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How My Village and I Fought Mesothelioma

By Heather Von St. JamesAt one point or another, I’m sure you’ve heard the old phrase “it take a village” during times of hardship. While it may be thrown around a lot, I’ve recently come to realize that this phrase is very true.On August 4, 2005, my daughter, Lily, was born after a pregnancy, which, with the exception of a C-section, was relatively uneventful. Throughout this process, however,our “village” surrounded my husband and me. It included my parents, his family, and our many friends. While...

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