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Sandra Quevedo is originally from Ecuador and has lived in Miami since the "Scarface Days" also known as the late 70's. Her passion for writing developed in her early college years when she attended the local community college and studied Chemistry - inspired

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Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholesterol Tips for reducing cholesterol: 2 of 34
You just had your yearly physical, and your cholesterol levels are through the roof (Less than 100 points is considered optimal, between 130-159 is borderline high and 160 and over is very high.) The first step in managing your cholesterol, is understanding it. The next step obvious step, is treating it (with medication if pr... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes Living with diabetes: 2 of 30
Diabetes is something near and dear to my heart. With both of my parents (and paternal grandfather) suffering from (Type 1 and Type 2) Diabetes, I have spent practically every day of my life (as an adult), learning how to prevent it. Even though I understand quite well that it can be hereditary, I know I can still develop it ... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) Car buying tips for women: 2 of 22
Car Buying Tips for Women - - This is a topic dear and near to my heart. During my "single days" I considered shopping for a car (as a female) to be the most stressful activity in my life. On any given day, I would opt to have a root canal, or even a hysterectomy, rather than shopping for a new car.Weeks before my current lea... More..
Education > School Bullying & Violence Bullying in schools: 9 of 86
This morning as I prepared for work, I decided to watch Oprah's show (which I DVR) from the day before. Yesterday's topic was appropriately titled "Bullied to Death." The segment highlighted the lives of two pre-teen boys, who after repeatedly dealing with school 'bullies', decided to take their own lives by hanging themselve... More..
Personal Finance > Taxes Income taxes: Tips for dealing with the IRS: 1 of 7
How to deal with the IRS. The # 1 rule is: always, always, always, file your taxes no matter what your excuse is. Even if you miss the yearly April 15th tax deadline, or if you owe back taxes, there are many viable options, such as extensions, payment arrangements, etc.Ignoring the IRS is not an option, in actuality, this is ... More..
Health & Fitness > Infectious Diseases How to prevent swine flu in children: 2 of 10
This may sound like a monumental task, but protecting your children from acquiring the Swine Flu or H1N1virus may be easier than you think. The number one way of preventing it is by practicing some simple and basic hygiene. This means "frequently" making them wash their handswith soap and warm water, especially after coughing... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars Procedure for buying a new car: 1 of 5
Buying a new car can be as simple or as complicated as you make it out to be. But if you choose to go the easy route [which most of us probably will] here are some basic tips you can follow in order to walk away with the best purchase your money can buy these days. If you can manage to follow at least three of the five... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Ethics Is physician-assisted euthanasia a patient's right?: 8 of 38
Wanting to die is someone's right - - just as wanting to live is too. Assisted exits should be made available to anyone who wants it and needs it. I just buried my 92 year old grandmother, and can speak freely to the experience of releasing someone I love - - who was in a state of no return. My grandmother had been an inc... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates Ten tips for the first date: 10 of 29
It has been a while since my last first date. I have been in a committed relationship for eight years now. However, first dates are like riding a bicycle. Once you take that initial impulse off the ground, everything comes back to you in an instance. There are some basic rules for that first date, and they are not complic... More..
Personal Finance > Investing (Other) Which is the better investment: BMW or bachelor's degree?: 8 of 21
Come on people, this one is a no brainer! I have two BMW's now and no College Degree. I often say I live my life without regrets, but "by golly Ms. Molly" if I had a chance to do it all over again, I would certainly finish my education and obtain a degree. Just yesterday, while alone in my car with my thoughts, I asked mys... More..