Join the Village Idiots on Tuesday June 15 to donate blood and save a life! This is Party with a Purpose in partnership with Sunflower Fund, Organ donation, cancer awareness, Department of Health wellness and lifestyle, Nelson Mandela Foundation.

If you don’t smoke, congratulations. Smoking is about as cool as sticking your hand into a food processor. Here are ten reasons why you should never start, or if you have, why you should stop.
•    The Marlboro man died of lung cancer. That cool guy you used to see in the ads, Wayne McLaren, died in 1997 after a long battle against lung cancer. Needless to say, he was a heavy smoker.
•    Cigarettes make your breath smell. Yes, they do. Kissing you, after you’ve had a cigarette is almost like …

This morning was a normal morning. I got up, had my cereal with coffee, and went online to check my email and check out some online news.
As I opened up my inbox, I find that I have yet another 20 unread messages. Most of them read something like, “LOSE THAT FAT IN 20 DAYS,” or “THE 20 BEST WAYS TO STAY BEAUTIFUL.”  Now this is what we all call “spam”,  but I always find myself clicking on these messages just to sneak a glimpse at what will “significantly help …

Many of you may want to make a difference in the world. But where do you start? Does it have to be a big one? One thing’s for sure, big differences change the world, little ones fuel the big ones. What would happen if the fuel ran out? Here are the top ten ways to keep the fuel going:
Think before you act.
What you do affects others. When you think first, you are more likely to do the right thing and every one benefits.
Encourage.
Encourage people and set an example for …

Sometimes it feels like you’re stuck. Corralled by your past, your family, or your nature.
You are carrying too much baggage now to change course or – god forbid – turn back. And so, with a sense of duty, or of powerlessness, you continue, the path ever more narrow, the light of the sun shining more briefly each day.
I suppose, for those who attain a path of self-actualization early in life, that this scenario is unfamiliar. But for everyone else in the world, you have surely, at one time or another, …

You are worth celebrating! You are worth everything. You are unique. There is only one you! There is only one person with your talents, your experiences, your gifts.
It begins with YOU! Do it the way celebs do, take the time to enjoy and celebrate your life, the person you have become, and the person you will soon be! Here’s a few ways of celebrating you.
Take a walk in nature. Visit a park, the beach or a nature preserve. Get some fresh air and exercise. You will not only be celebrating …

Oh wouldn’t you just want to live the good life of a celebrity? Besides their fabulous looks and exciting careers, deep down we desire their extravagant lifestyles. You don’t have to be a mega rich billionaire to fit the profile. Read on and learn how you too can live like Hollywood royalty right on campus!
First things first! On your road to stardom you will need a few items:

The crowd! Grab a few campus buddies and randoms. (Who will obviously agree)
Nice clothes (They don’t have to be expensive)
Great hair
A smile
Sense …

Think about where you are now in your life, what are things you would change?  Where do you want to be this time next year in 2010?  These questions shouldn’t make you feel anxious or intimidated about what’s to come if you set goals for yourself for the year ahead.  Something to aim for will keep you motivated even when life throws you obstacles.
Goals help you set a purpose in your life. Creating baby steps between where you are now and where you want to be will help you reach …

Spring-cleaning shouldn’t only be about jik, brooms, dust mites and rearranging your room. It should also be about change, vision, growth… and creating a conducive environment for your dreams.
We all know that dreams do come true, and that it starts within each and every one of us. The question that many people battle to answer is: where do I begin?
Life couch Rasheed Ogunlaru says, “One hour less TV a night, lunch breaks at work, dropping negative relationships, and half an hour to yourself a day can create more time in …