Job Opportunities Opening Up for People With Autism

SAP says it plans to hire individuals for a variety of positions across its company.

Leading business company SAP has a plan to hire people with autism. 

The company will hire these individuals as software testers, programmers and data quality assurance specialists. 

It says that it sees a “potential competitive advantage to leveraging the unique talents of people with autism, while also helping them secure meaningful employment."

SAP employs more than 65,000 people across the world. 

“By concentrating on the abilities that every talent brings to the table, we can redefine the way we manage diverse talents,” said Luisa Delgado, SAP executive board member in a statement. “With Specialisternem we share a common belief that innovation comes from the ‘edges.’ Only by employing people who think differently and spark innovation will SAP be prepared to handle the challenges of the 21st century.”

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Salute to Success: Eva Longoria Graduates from Cal State Northridge

The actress shared her accomplishment on Twitter.

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Good Eats: Memorial Day Grubbing

Burgers and Hotdogs. Keep it simple, one can never go wrong with the classics. If you are interested in a healthy option but don’t want to give up the flavor, try a turkey burger or a turkey dog instead. Photo Credit: Google Images

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Release your inner foodie this holiday weekend.

Before we get our grub on, let’s take a second to honor those who have served in the military. A major salute to all of our soldiers and veterans. 

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Memorial Day: Where To Go

Park: A day with the family does not have to cost much. If the weather is nice where you are, grab a couple of picnic blankets, make some quick snacks and head out and enjoy the nice weather. You can also take your favorite meats and have a barbecue. Photo Credit: www.prolandscapermagazine.com

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Whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway or just a day-cation, there are places to go that everyone can enjoy!

Memorial Day is upon us. It is the unofficial start of summer and a time to remember the men and women who have died in the line of duty. Regardless of where you live, there is something you can do to kick-start the summer season and to pay tribute to those in the Armed Forces. 

Where are you going this Memorial Day? 

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Top 5 Beauty Tips for Traveling

Don’t let long trips hurt your beauty routine.

Traveling season is upon us. Memorial Day is around the corner and summer vacations are not that far behind. 

As women pack and get everything ready, their makeup and beauty operations can suffer. 

It is hard to get off a plane and not feel like your hair is all over the place and your makeup has smeared. 

Luckily, there are quick fixes for such things that will have you looking like you went to a salon before you left your terminal at the airport.  

So before you head out to the road or the airport, here are a few tips to remember so you can keep looking gorgeous as you reach your destination. 

Happy and safe travels! 

Keep Skin Hydrated

This is very important, especially if you have been on a flight. Heavy cream can leave your face looking oily. So, try a gel-based moisturizer such as Aloe Vera Gel which absorbs and dries fast. You can also apply a strip of concealer on the bridge of your nose and across your cheekbones, forehead and chin. Simply blend it all with a little bit of light lotion and you’re good to go. 

Hide Acne with Visine

The stress of planning a trip can cause breakouts, but don’t let those blemishes ruin your trip. Simply apply a couple of drops to a cotton swab or hold the tip of the bottle directly on the blemish for a few seconds to get rid of the redness. Then, dab the area with a tissue to absorb residual moisture. For more coverage, add a light layer of concealer.

Fix smudges and dark circles with concealer

Concealer can work multiple ways. To hide dark circles and puffiness, add concealer to your eyes to hide those unwanted affects. Apply concealer with your finger that will break down the pigment in case of a smudge. 

Apply Eyeliner to Tired Eyes

Swipe a strip of eyeliner across your upper eyelashes to define and perk up your eyes. Simple as that.

Control Hair Frizz With Hand Cream

Long flights can ruin a nice hair do. Massage a pea-size drop of hand cream to your palms and lightly run them over your hair. You’ll instantly have better-looking hair.

What are your must-have beauty items for traveling?  

African Americans Support Immigration Reform, Study Says

Are you in favor of a policy change?

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights revealed poll results which said African Americans are in favor of an immigration reform. 

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Divorced Women Seeking Revenge With Plastic Surgery

Study shows recent divorcees want to make their exes jealous.

Bigger breasts, a flat stomach, a neck stretched, thin thighs, eyes that blink like Megan Fox’s and lips like Angelina Jolie’s...they are all part of the “entire package” that divorced women are trying to obtain.

A study shows that women who are separated from their partners are more likely to go under the knife and get plastic surgery.

More than a quarter (26 percent) of plastic surgery patients are recently divorced women, while 11 percent are divorced men, according to a 2011 poll conducted by Transform, a British plastic surgery company. 

Additionally, 20 percent of new plastic surgery patients are recently divorced individuals. 

Experts warn recent divorcees to sway away from the idea of plastic surgery as they are not mentally stable right after the separation from their partners. 

Plastic surgery patients usually fall into one of three categories: the majority are the recently divorced who are “back in the market” and want to better their looks to be more attractive for the opposite sex. 

The smallest group are recently single people who always wanted to have plastic surgery, but their exes didn’t accept the idea. The divorce frees them to finally do as they please. 

Then there are people who get plastic surgery as a way to make their exes jealous. It is another way to say “Look at me!” 

Would you get plastic surgery after a divorce?

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Money Matters: Blacks Making Financial Progress

Are you feeling economically free?

The African American community is continuing to make financial progress and feel more economically secure than the general population. While the group is advancing, African Americans still continue to face challenges like debt, financial priorities and the support of family. 

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Montell Jordan Retires from Music and Heads to Church

Singer Montell Jordan to retire from R&B career and head the worship team at a church in Atlanta.

The  1995 hit "This is How We Do It" singer is now a worship pastor at a church in Atlanta. 

The multi-ethnic Victory World Church will now have Jordan leading the worship team. 

Jordan says, " He's opened the doors for me….I believe it's my time to be there." 

Jordan has also volunteered to help the young adult ministry.  He and his wife Kristin  head the marriage ministry at the church called "Making Your Marriage a Masterpeace".

But Jordan is not completely retired yet, he will perform the song live  for the last time on Dec. 31st at a location yet to be announced. 

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African Americans Retiring Earlier but Saving Less

New study shows the Black community only saves an average of $9,000

African Americans have stopped working sooner, but with less money saved up. 

A new study by Prudential shows that African Americans retire earlier than the general population.  

About 25 percent of African Americans are expected to retire before they are 60 years old, compared to 20 percent of the general population. 

The average age for African Americans is 56, that is three years younger than the general population, according to the study. 

In terms of savings, they have a median savings of $9,000 in their employer-sponsored plans, compared to $20,000 among the general population. 

One of the reasons for saving less, the study found, is that African Americans take out loans or withdrawals from plans before retirement age for immediate needs. 

Another reason is that African Americans seek safety rather than growth. The survey shows nearly three-quarters of those surveyed have saving accounts, but they are half as likely to invest in IRAs and less likely to invest in 401(k) than the general populations.

Are you saving up for your retirement? 

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