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One Billion Rising At HCCC This Afternoon

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:00:10 +0000

Herkimer County Community College is taking part in the global “One Billion Rising”event on this afternoon, February 14th. The day’s activities are focused on ending violence against women and girls throughout the world. Here are the details from herkimer.edu: “Herkimer County Community College will participate with activists around the world on Thursday, February 14 at [...]

A Drink A Day May Help Women Age More Successfully

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:00:48 +0000

My wife likes to enjoy a glass of her favorite wine with dinner. Although we have heard that an occasional drink can be isn't harmful to one's health we now have learned that a drink per day can actually benefit women as they age. A study reported in the journal Public Library of Science states that women who have an alcoholic beverage on a regular daily basis are healthier than those who consume on a single occasion. What are those benefits you ask?

Reasons It's Good To Be A Woman

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:03:39 +0000

“It’s a man’s world”. So goes the old saying. While it may be a “man’s world” it’s the women who are the CEO’s. A website, NedHardy.com, has come up with a list of reasons why it might be better to be a woman. Check it out and see if you agree. Free dinners. Speeding ticket? [...]

July Is National Women's Motorcycle Month

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:10:52 +0000

It used to be that women were strictly passengers when it came to motorcycles. No longer. According to MSN women now own 12.3% of all motorcycles an increase of 28% since 2003 and make up 23% of motorcyclists up from 18% over the past five years. It is only fitting that July has become Women's Motorcycle Month.