What do hospitals charge their patients?   Every year, the International Federation of Health Plans — a global insurance trade association that includes more than 100 insurers in 25 countries — releases survey data showing the prices that insurers are actually paying for different drugs, devices, and medical services in different countries. And every year, the...

Attention vivacious and confident women!!! Candy Strike is announcing our up in coming model casting for plus sizes 12 and up only. The date of the model casting has not been specified, however, we are now accepting applicants. Editorial and Runway experience is preferred but not mandatory.  Please send one head and body shot to info@candy-strike.com to be...

  Being an entrepreneur/business owner allows you to give birth to a dream that lies deep within you. Many entrepreneurs can attest that moving from dream to reality takes a considerable amount of blood, sweat and tears. Time and love are often the drivers that allow the blood, sweat and tears to manifest into an entrepreneur’s dream come true. However,...

Why do so many marriages fail? Current statistics have shown that in the U.S. 50% percent of first marriages, 67% of second, and 73% of third marriages end in divorce. Here are five reasons that marriages fail in year 5 # 1 Money & Household balance. The growing independence between genders is thought to be one of the reasons for the significant increase in...

Houseplants are our often-overlooked helpers in ridding the air of pollutants and toxins. But many are effective allies in keeping your household air clean and pure. It is suggested that one plant should be allowed for approximately 10 square yards of floor space, assuming average ceiling heights of 8 to 9 feet. This means that you need two or three plants to...

When it comes to healthy hair, it’s not just what you put on your tresses that count — it’s what you put in your body, too. “Lather, rinse, repeat” may be standard advice, but shampoo and conditioner alone won’t give you the healthy hair you crave. For the most luxurious locks possible, you’ll need to step out of the shower, and into the kitchen. Your hair...