(Akiit.com) You already know about the teeth-staining potential of things like coffee and wine. But did you know your favorite fruit salad, those dashes of soy sauce, or even your favorite sports drink might affect the whiteness of your smile, too? Now, this said, we’re not saying not to avoid ...
(Akiit.com) Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin was indicted Friday on charges that he used his office for personal gain, accepting payoffs, free trips and gratuities from contractors while the city was struggling to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. The charges against Nagin are the outgrowth of a ...
(Akiit.com) Sometimes, you just need a pick me up. Whether you had a bad day at work, your kids are acting up or something more serious, having the skills to boost your mood can make the frustrations of life a whole lot more bearable. So tuck this list away in ...
(Akiit.com) It’s a common assumption that men, in general, are unconcerned about their hair and skin care problems, but that’s not always true. Since hair is such a big part of your appearance, keeping it well maintained is important. Following the simple guidelines below will put you on your way ...
(Akiit.com) Almost any exercise is good exercise. That said, some people waste time on routines that aren’t best for reaching their goals. Lack of time is the number one excuse people give for not working out so why waste your precious time on exercises that are inefficient, ineffective or just ...
(Akiit.com) There are many stories in the Bible about women and some of them are about women of African descent. But the important thing is that all of these women were included in the Word of God for a reason. None of them were backdrop for stories about men, and ...
(Akiit.com) President Barack Obama warned Republicans on Wednesday against picking another fight over the nation’s debt ceiling, telling business leaders that it’s “not a game that I will play.” Obama said in remarks to the Business Roundtable that he was aware of reports that Republicans may be willing to agree ...
(Akiit.com) Jazz composer and pianist Dave Brubeck, whose pioneering style in pieces such as “Take Five” caught listeners’ ears with exotic, challenging rhythms, has died. He was 91. Brubeck, who lived in Wilton, died Wednesday morning at Norwalk Hospital of heart failure after being stricken while on his way to ...
(Akiit.com) An elderly man opened fire on a woman after her car came into contact with his motorized wheelchair at a central Georgia service station, authorities said Wednesday. She died shortly afterward at a hospital despite the efforts of a crowd of people to aid her. Police said Linda Hunnicutt, ...
(Akiit.com) The U.S. economy added 146,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent, the lowest since December 2008. The government said Superstorm Sandy had only a minimal effect on the figures. The Black unemployment rate is 13.2 percent, a drop from 14.3 percent in October. The ...
(Akiit.com) An attorney for the family of Notorious B.I.G. said Friday it’s ridiculous that Los Angeles police have not arrested anyone for the rapper’s 1997 killing, which has returned to the spotlight after coroner’s officials released a long-sealed autopsy report. The report revealed that injuries cause by a single bullet ...
(Akiit.com) Twenty-three days since they last met face-to-face and 23 days before the fiscal cliff becomes a harsh reality, the two men most pivotal to the contentious budget talks sat down Sunday. There was no evidence of a breakthrough, though President Barack Obama and House Speaker John Boehner at least ...