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(SheKnows.com, 5/3/2013)
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(SheKnows.com, 4/29/2013)
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(amNewYork, 4/8/2013)
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(SheKnows.com, 3/28/2013)
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(YourTango.com, 3/25/2013)
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(SheKnows.com, 2/27/2013)
Natural remedies and solutions for spring allergies.
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(SheKnows.com, 2/26/2013)
How reality TV programs like "The Real Housewives" franchise can positively and negatively influence women's health.
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(SheKnows.com, 2/22/2013)
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(YourTango.com, 2/20/2013)
Part of my coverage of this season's ABC's "The Bachelor" for YourTango.com.
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(SheKnows.com, 2/19/2013)
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(YourTango.com, 2/18/2013)
My coverage of ABC's "The Bachelor" for YourTango.com.
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(SheKnows.com, 2/13/2013)
Detox diets that incorporate whole foods, Chinese herbal teas, fresh and organic juices and probiotics.
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(SheKnows.com, 2/8/2013)
Hotel freebies, creative turn-down service items and free programs.
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(SheKnows.com, 2/1/2013)
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(SheKnows.com, 1/23/2013)
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(SheKnows.com, 1/21/2013)
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(SheKnows.com, 12/31/2012)
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(SheKnows.com, 12/24/2012)
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(Euromight.com, 12/17/2012)
A profile of French-Caribbean filmmaker Mariette Monpierre about her debut feature film, "Elza." The film is the largely based on Monpierre's search for her father.
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(SheKnows.com, 12/5/2012)
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(SheKnows.com, 10/9/2012)
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(SheKnows.com, 9/28/2012)
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(SheKnows.com, 8/4/2012)
Boxing tips for women.
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(SheKnows.com, 7/20/2012)
I pinpoint six things to do and see on a weekend getaway to New Haven, Connecticut.
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(Euromight.com, 7/13/2012)
My shopping, dining and hair styling picks in Brooklyn for Euromight.com, a lifestyle and culture website for people of color who are of European descent.
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(SheKnows.com, 7/10/2012)
Hotels, restaurants and attractions on a summer getaway to Washington, D.C.
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(SheKnows.com, 6/21/2012)
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(Sun-Sentinel, 6/11/2012)
I came across this inspired feature on female club dancers that I wrote for The Sun-Sentinel Newspaper during my internship on the features desk in 1991.
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(SheKnows.com, 6/1/2012)
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(AboutPlasticSurgery.com/Everyday Health, 5/2/2012)
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(SheKnows.com, 4/22/2012)
I love shopping at flea markets, so here are a few of the hippest ones across the U.S.
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(SheKnows.com, 4/12/2012)
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(SheKnows.com, 4/7/2012)
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(SheKnows.com, 3/22/2012)
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(SheKnows.com, 3/11/2012)
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(SheKnows.com, 3/7/2012)
A fitness retreat at Red Mountain Resort.
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(AboutPlasticSurgery.com/Everyday Health, 2/23/2012)
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(AboutPlasticSurgery.com/Everyday Health, 2/22/2012)
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(SheKnows.com, 2/15/2012)
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(SheKnows.com, 12/18/2011)
A roundup of volunteer vacations in the U.S. and abroad.
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(AboutPlasticSurgery.com/Everyday Health, 11/26/2011)
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(SheKnows.com, 11/24/2011)
Roundup of healthy and eco-friendly stocking stuffers for dogs and cats.
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(SheKnows.com, 11/4/2011)
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(SheKnows.com, 10/14/2011)
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(SheKnows.com, 10/6/2011)
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(Huffington Post, 9/22/2011)
A blog post analyzing the public's obsession with cat-fights and arguments played out on reality TV in general and specifically on the hit VH1 show Basketball Wives.
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(New York Resident, 9/12/2011)
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(SheKnows.com, 9/7/2011)
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(Sheknows.com, 9/6/2011)
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(Sheknows.com, 8/24/2011)
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(Cotton Inc Lifestyle Monitor, 8/19/2011)
This is a trend story about retail trends for the back-to-school shopping season. Parents are more practical, yet denim sales are up and so is retail optimism.
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(Hotel Interactive, 7/26/2011)
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(Vibe, 7/7/2011)
Between 1997 and 2008, I wrote 10 "Next" profiles on breaking R&B and pop music artists. Some of those artists never broke or even produced more than one album. But each artist I interviewed captivated me in some way. And one young lady named Pink -- whom I interviewed in Las Vegas prior to the r
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(New York Getaways Examiner, 7/6/2011)
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(Sheknows.com, 7/3/2011)
Hand-picked hotel, restaurant, bar, and spa hot spots in the Big Apple.
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(Cotton Inc Lifestyle Monitor, 6/13/2011)
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(Sheknows.com, 6/1/2011)
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(New York Resident, 6/1/2011)
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(UptownMagazine.com, 5/12/2011)
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(Sheknows.com, 4/27/2011)
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(UptownMagazine.com, 4/26/2011)
Q&A with Broadway actor Robert Christopher Riley.
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(Sheknows.com, 4/10/2011)
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(Sheknows.com, 4/3/2011)
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(Sheknows.com, 3/21/2011)
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(Sheknows.com, 2/24/2011)
My interview with former "Bachelorette" Jillian Harris on how she stays healthy and stress-free.
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(Examiner.com, 2/21/2011)
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(Fashion Week Examiner, 2/19/2011)
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(Fashion Week Examiner, 2/13/2011)
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(Upscale, 2/2/2011)
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(Upscale, 2/2/2011)
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(Sheknows.com, 2/2/2011)
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(Sheknows.com, 1/21/2011)
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(amNewYork, 1/17/2011)
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(Sheknows.com, 1/11/2011)
Travel tips for your vacation stay in Antigua.
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(Betty Confidential, 12/20/2010)
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(SheKnows.com, 11/16/2010)
Black Friday at the big box stores is a cherished tradition. Cyber Monday steals are legend. And in the spirit of entrepreneurialism, we're supporting the first-ever Small Business Saturday, featuring 8 women-owned business with products you shouldn't miss. Sure, you can do all of your ho-ho-ho-hum
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(Beliefnet.com, 11/12/2010)
My review of the wonderful Broadway musical "Memphis."
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(Sheknows.com, 11/5/2010)
The holiday season gives us an excuse to over-indulge in our favorite sweets and treats. But don’t wait until New Year’s to make your resolution to get in shape. This roundup of fitness gifts will motivate you and everyone on your gift list to get physical.
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(amNewYork, 10/11/2010)
For this roundup of new boutique hotels offering luxe amenities, I researched and narrowed down the picks to five hotels across the country.
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(Sheknows.com, 10/7/2010)
Interviews with Payless designers Christian Siriano, Isabel Toledo, and Lela Rose.
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(Entrepreneur.com, 9/14/2010)
Eddie Mullon and his software firm, Fashion GPS, are helping some of the biggest names in the industry cut through the chaos of Fashion Week.
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(Fashion Week Examiner, 9/13/2010)
Coverage of New York Fashion Week/Spring 2011
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(Fashion Week Examiner, 9/12/2010)
Coverage of New York Fashion Week/ Spring 2011.
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(Fashion Week Examiner, 9/11/2010)
Coverage of New York Fashion Week/Spring 2011.
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(Examiner.com, 7/29/2010)
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(amNewYork, 7/20/2010)
An insider travel feature on places to eat, shop, play and stay in Chicago.
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(amNewYork, 7/20/2010)
An insider travel feature on places to eat, shop, play and stay in Chicago.
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(Examiner.com, 7/5/2010)
As the NY Getaways Examiner for Examiner.com, I often write about fun and easy getaways from New York City.
This feature is on Long Beach, L.I. and the new Allegria hotel.
You can check out my NY Getaways column at http://www.examiner.com/x-36923-NY-Getaways-Examiner .
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(Juicy, 7/1/2010)
Profile on celeb hair stylist Hadiiya Barbel, who has customized wigs for talk show host Wendy Williams, rapper Sandy "Pepa" Denton, and comedian Niecy Nash.
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(amNewYork, 3/30/2010)
I've written several travel features for am NewYork on fun weekend getaways from New York City. This article is about the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC.
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(SheKnows.com, 3/19/2010)
I covered the women in poker angle of the Poker Stars' Caribbean Adventure tournament at the Atlantis Resort in Paradise Island, Bahamas.
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(amNewYork, 3/9/2010)
A roundup of a few of the best restaurants in Philadelphia.
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(Sheknows.com, 11/2/2009)
Here's a roundup feature of hip hotels and eateries and sightseeing attractions in Vancouver.
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(amNewYork, 10/13/2009)
I spent a fun weekend tasting wine along the UnCork York Wine Trail. Besides sipping vino, there's also lots for spa enthusiasts and nature-lovers to do.
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(University of Chicago Magazine, 9/9/2009)
I had the pleasure to profile Tremaine Wright, a University of Chicago law school grad and owner of the Common Grounds coffee shop in the Bed-Stuy section of Brooklyn. Her commitment to her community is admirable.
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(Sheknows.com, 8/4/2009)
I visited Toronto during the Luminato Festival of the Arts and sampled many of the multicultural city's culinary delights. Here's my foodie roundup.
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(New York Daily News, 5/24/2009)
I wrote this service wedding/travel feature about my vow renewal in Las Vegas.
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(Sheknows.com, 5/5/2009)
I've become quite the spa travel lady and this feature gives the skinny on two East Coast spa resorts that are definitely worth a weekend visit.
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(New York Daily News, 3/25/2009)
In New York City, $100 doesn't go far. But I accepted the Daily News challenge and lived on $100 for a week. This article shows how I spent it.
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(Sheknows.com, 12/23/2008)
Tips on restaurants, hotels, bars, shows, and more to check out during a girlfriend getaway in Las Vegas.
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(Sheknows.com, 12/23/2008)
Tips on what to do and where to stay during a holiday season getaway to Las Vegas.
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(Sheknows.com, 11/4/2008)
Travel feature on a weekend getaway to Bermuda.
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(New York Daily News, 9/21/2008)
Read how I planned my wedding for under $5K.
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(Sheknows.com, 9/16/2008)
I have a love hate relationship with New York Fashion Week. I love the energy of the shows and the free goodies. I hate standing in long lines and being sent invitations to shows and still having to wait for standing room. Yet, I'm a fool for fashion and wouldn't miss it.
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(Sheknows.com, 9/16/2008)
Travel feature on Grand Bahama Island, a low-key alternative to Nassau and Paradise Island.
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(amNewYork, 9/8/2008)
This was the first time I was able to experience my hometown of Baltimore as a tourist. And I found that Charm City has a lot to offer for a weekend getaway from New York City.
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(Sheknows.com, 7/3/2008)
Feature on taking a yoga retreat to Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health.
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(Sheknows.com, 7/1/2008)
Philadelphia is one of my favorite East coast city's. Here, I wrote a short guide of where to stay and restaurants and neighborhoods to visit during a weekend getaway. The feature is also pegged to the city's elaborate July 4 celebration.
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(Sheknows.com, 5/24/2008)
Inside Rachael Ray's magazine test kitchen.
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(Sheknows.com, 5/14/2008)
I visited several cities and towns in Northern Italy in April 2008. Here's a guide to some of the most memorable excursions.
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(Sheknows.com, 5/14/2008)
This is a travel feature on activities to do in and around Maui's Kaanapali Beach Resort.
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(amNewYork, 5/8/2008)
Roundup of spots in NYC to get beer cocktails.
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(amNewYork, 5/6/2008)
Travel feature on my week-long stay in a Tuscan villa, visiting several cities in Tuscany, and a rocky boat ride in Cinque Terre.
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(amNewYork, 3/21/2008)
This is a roundup of hot dance classes in New York City.
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(Sheknows.com, 3/3/2008)
I went to the annual "Running of the brides" sale at Filene's Basement in NYC partly out of curiosity, and partly with hopes of finding the perfect wedding dress.
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(Real Health, 3/1/2008)
The death of rapper Kanye West's mother due to complications from plastic surgery raised awareness in the African-American community about the dangers of cosmetic procedures. I wrote a sidebar on questions to ask your plastic surgeon before you go under the knife.
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(Sheknows.com, 2/18/2008)
This was my first time covering NY Fashion week and I give insight into upcoming fall 2008 fashion trends.
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(Tracy's Pop & Shop, 12/16/2007)
This is a video cast companion to my blog, www.tracyspopandshop.com, which is dedicated to bargain shopping and pop culture. In the video, I take you to a clothing swap, where you bring clothes to give away and come back with a new, free wardrobe.
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(Associated Press, 11/28/2007)
I had the pleasure of interviewing this talented singer/songwriter prior to the U.S. release of her debut album, "Joyful." Ayo is definitely an artist to watch.
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(amNewYork, 9/17/2007)
Inspired by Anya Hindmarch's "I Am Not a Plastic Bag" tote, this is a style trend story about the popularity of using non-plastic bags for grocery shopping.
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(amNewYork, 9/4/2007)
This is a travel feature on my weekend trip to Minnesota. I went to see Prince perform and discovered much more.
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(amNewYork, 9/4/2007)
I'm an expert on street style, flea markets, thrift and bargain stores and clothing swaps. This is my latest feature on the latest in New York City street shopping.
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(amNewYork, 6/25/2007)
The animal print trend in women's fashion is still going strong. I interviewed Lucky editor Hope Greenberg and got her tips on what's hot and what's not.
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(Upscale, 5/1/2007)
This health feature explores the HPV vaccine as a preventative measure for cervical cancer.
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(Heart & Soul, 1/1/2007)
This health feature explores the ancient Indian practice of Ayurveda, which recommends diet and lifestyle based on your constitution or dosha.
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(New York Daily News, 3/8/2006)
This is a roundup of destinations and landmarks visited by Season Two Project Runway contestants.
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(Associated Press, 2/6/2006)
Although you wouldn't know it from my review (scroll down and it's beneath the Barry Manilow review), I'm a Heather Headley fan. I loved several songs from her debut disc, and I like the lead single from her sophomore album. However, I think her vocals are better suited for Broadway.
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(Heart & Soul, 2/1/2006)
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(New York Daily News, 1/19/2006)
What could be better than free clothes? I became a clothing swap addict after I wrote this article.
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(Barnes & Noble.com, 12/1/2005)
I've been the R&B/Hip-Hop and Pop Music Editor for Barnes & Noble.com for seven years. During my time with B&N.com, I've interviewed many up-and-coming and established musical artists. Most recently, I had a compelling chat with Mary "Queen of Hip-Hop Sou" Blige.
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(Essence, 11/1/2005)
A profile of "Rent" co-stars-cum-best friends Rosario Dawson and Tracie Thoms.
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(New York Daily News, 10/20/2005)
This is one of my favorite features. The Brooklyn neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant often gets a bad rap in the news, but I got the chance to explore the historic neighborhood's burgeoning shops and speak with positive shop owners and local shoppers. So this feature is about more than shopping --
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(Real Health, 10/10/2005)
For this relationship feature, I interviewed several couples for their tips on how to make love last.
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(New York Daily News, 9/4/2005)
I love shopping and I love Fort Greene. So this was a fun story to write.
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(People Magazine, 7/8/2005)
Obviously, Carmen Electra's marriage to rocker Dave Navarro wasn't amazing since it didn't last. But in 2005, the petite beauty granted me an exclusive interview for People Magazine during an event in Atlantic City.
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(Real Health Magazine, 6/1/2005)
I wrote a profile on R&B diva Faith Evans that details the highlights of her career, her personal trials, and her dramatic weight loss. I also interviewed the singer's personal trainer for a sidebar on how to get a fit body like Faith.
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(Associated Press, 5/11/2005)
This is a Q&A I did with R&B songbird, Amerie, who had one of the biggest hits of summer 2005 with "1 Thing." We had an interesting chat about her interracial background and comparisons to Beyonce.
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(Barnes & Noble.com, 4/15/2005)
This is one of my favorite celebrity interviews. Al Green is a notoriously difficult interviewee, and while our conversation was a bit odd, I found the legendary singer charming and funny.
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(Associated Press, 3/25/2005)
In spring 2005, I interviewed Omarion -- former lead singer for boy band B2K -- about his solo debut album for the Associated Press. Omarion was a charmer and I can understand why tween girls go crazy for him.
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(Associated Press, 1/7/2005)
This is a profile of recording artist Mario, who scored a hit song this year with the ballad "Let Me Love You." Mario, a fellow Baltimore native, is a talented and driven young man.
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(Real Health, 12/1/2004)
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(Entertainment Weekly, 11/24/2004)
My EW review of Mary J's "My Life" disc. In hindsight, the album is better than the B grade I gave it.
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(Essence, 2/1/2004)
This health feature weighs the pros and cons of detox diets.
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(NYCStories.com, 9/12/2001)
I wrote this essay a couple days after the 9/11 terrorist attack. Rarely have I written an essay or feature and didn't care about publication or compensation. But I had something to say and I'm grateful to NYCStories.com for providing an outlet for my thoughts.
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(Barnes & Noble.com, 8/14/2001)
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