Romney-Ryan: Selling the Medicare Lie

Republican Vice Presidential nominee Paul Ryan took the stage in The Villages with his mother Betty Ryan Douglas, 78. The Wisconsin congressman said he saw Medicare's benefits firsthand as a child when his grandmother, with Alzheimer's, moved in with his family. "My mom and I were her two primary caregivers," Ryan said before shifting to his mother and the promise of Medicare for her.

"She planned her retirement around this promise," Ryan said. "That's a promise we have to keep."

"It's not just a program," he added. "It's what my mom relies on."

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Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas Gets Hair Makeover

Kyla Ross, Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman and Jordyn Wieber of the 2012 U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Olympic Gold Medal Team ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on August 14, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

MadameNoire.com reports that Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas has a brand new hair make over.

After dismissing the criticism of her hair for the foolishness that it was, the mother of 16-year-old Gold medalist Gabby Douglas stepped in to explain that her daughter was staying with a white host family who didn’t know how to take care of her hair, not to mention that there wasn’t a black hairstylist in sight where the gymnast was training in Iowa.

Those issues are no longer a problem though, now that celebrity hair stylist Ted Gibson has stepped in. The man known for hooking up makeover subjects on TLC’s “What Not To Wear,” along with models and celebrities insideVanity Fair, Vogue, Marie Claire, and W, giving her a new look has extended his scissor magic to Gabby, with a middle part and soft waves that fall just below her shoulders.

Gabby tweeted her excitement over he new ‘do saying:

“Ted Gibson Is AWESOME!!! LOVE HIM SOO MUCH!!! Special thank you to my Gold Medal Celebrity Hair Stylist!”

Meet celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson as he talks tresses and hair care in the Grio. Check it out.

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From Tarzan to the Kardashains: Olympians On the Big Screen

Missy Franklin

Olympiad XXX draws to a close, carving new names into the record. We'll remember the U.S. gold medal swimmers, including Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, and Missy Franklin.

Winning a medal at the Olympics has often been a springboard for Olympians to express their talents and prowess elsewhere, and it doesn't matter if you win a bronze, silver or gold medal, you could be in demand.

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Kill Germs, Repel Stains, But Improve Chemical Safety in Your Home

Do common household cleaning products live up to the hype? Whether or not they do isn't the real question. The more important question to ask is do these powerful chemicals adversely affect your health? As consumers, we are provided with minimal information on the toxicity of chemicals we bring into our homes on a daily basis. We know that toxic chemical exposure in the workplace is an occupational hazard, but we need to remember that harmful chemicals can be found in many everyday household products used in the home.

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Tips for Eating Healthy: Be A Kitchen Pro

Did you ever think about getting a professional to help you reach your goals? I've often wished I could afford to hire a chef to cook my meals, a personal trainer to manage my exercise program, a housekeeper to maintain my residence, and even a personal shopper to guide my shopping selections. That would make my world much easier, but my economic situation doesn't provide for any of that. So, I decided to tackle the situation and become my own "Pro".

Determined to eat healthy and to achieve my goal, I changed my attitudes and habits. Here are some of my strategies:

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