May Archive

Zuckerberg clothing choices

Katie Hinderer | 31 May 2012

By wearing a sweatshirt and jeans to meet with business professionals, who were no doubt in business suits, he sent the message that this meeting wasn’t important enough for him to dress up for.

Protesting Lady Gaga

Katie Hinderer | 29 May 2012

people are speaking out against Lady Gaga and her near pornographic concerts – and it’s making a difference!

To arrange a marriage or not to

Tamara Rajakariar | 28 May 2012

I’m not going to try and tell you that we should all be getting arranged marriages - I myself shudder at the thought. But I do think we can learn from them – in my extensive network of Sri Lankan relatives and family friends, I have never seen one that didn’t work out.

The norm of cohabitation

Bernard Toutounji | 22 May 2012

While cohabitation is billed as an important way to get to know the other person and ensure a more secure future marriage there is really no evidence to back that up.

TV and the manipulation of emotions

Katie Hinderer | 19 May 2012

In my opinion, too many people allow their emotions to be manipulated by the externals of a TV show – the costume, the scenery, the music, the fluttery feeling you have when two of your favorite characters are together. Not enough viewers look critically at these shows. Not enough step back and consider how they would truly feel if this happened to them.

Are electronic games making us stupid?

Bernard Toutounji | 17 May 2012

However, my assertion is that far more is to be gained by never playing electronic games than mastering such games and then looking for the supposed benefits.

The politics of clothing choices

Katie Hinderer | 16 May 2012

As a fashion blogger, I certainly am interested in what Michelle Obama was wearing on the Jay Leno show (a J. Crew sweater) or what Ann Romney wears while campaigning with her husband. At the same time I don’t think these clothing items should be fodder for personal ire with a candidate or his wife.

Thinspo inspiration is anything but

Katie Hinderer | 08 May 2012

My value comes from more than a side-by-side comparison to a complete stranger or even a good friend. My value is from being human, from working hard, from loving others, from being one small cog in this wheel of the world. It saddens me to see how many people feel they aren't beautiful or worthwhile unless they are thin.

Fifty Shades isn’t really so grey

Katie Hinderer | 05 May 2012

Fifty Shades of Grey is about to be 50% harder to avoid – or worse. Now, the best-selling ebook, which is nothing more than pornography thinly veiled as ‘literature,’ now has a movie deal.

What I learned as a year-old indie author

Katie Hinderer | 03 May 2012

As I debated the indie route for my second book, I realized this year has taught me a lot about the entire process. Here’s what I've learned during my first year as an indie author.

Should a guy pursue the girl, or vice versa?

Tamara Rajakariar | 01 May 2012

Should a guy pursue the girl, or vice versa?