Behavior / Today: The Noise Generation

By April Masini
April 23, 2007 (Posted at 2:35 pm)

Different people have different levels of sensitivity. Sensitivity can be to light, sound, emotions and sensation. That’s why it makes sense that silence “sounds” different to different people. Some people can sleep through a blaring alarm clock wake up while others are immediately jarred into wakefulness by someone walking around in another part of the […]

Behavior Today: Virginia Tech Aftermath

By April Masini
April 23, 2007 (Posted at 7:23 am)

Online Grieving
Students live much of their lives online, and they will grieve online — on MySpace, in e-mails, and on message boards. This is their cyber-community, and it makes sense that they will learn, date and connect online, just as they will grieve online.
The missing e-mail from the victims of the Virginia Tech shootings […]

Fashion: Bra Tips for Smaller Girls

By April Masini
April 22, 2007 (Posted at 2:05 pm)

The grass is always greener and no one is happy with what they have. How do you create that perfect cleavage shape if you are smaller on top?
Five tips for making small breasts look bigger:
* The bra is key. A well fitted bra that works for the outfit you are wearing and for your particular […]

Colleges Dealing with Troubled Youth

By April Masini
April 22, 2007 (Posted at 7:16 am)

Whenever safety is involved — whether it’s personal safety or public safety — priority measures must be taken for a responsible outcome. Period. End of story. If a child, student or an adult is believed to be in danger of harming themselves or others, university staff and administration must take this responsibility of reporting the […]

Not Smart Alec and SIMple Kim are Horrible Parents

By Erika B. Webb
April 21, 2007 (Posted at 7:13 pm)

And the Father of the Year Award goes to….not Alec Baldwin.
In a classic Ryan O’Neal move this week, Alec Baldwin screamed to the world, “I have a problem!” Oh, he didn’t use those exact words, of course. His words were more like, “You’re an inconsiderate little pig!” And let’s not forget, “You’re worthless.” And let’s […]

Today: Plan Your Own Personalized Funeral

By April Masini
April 21, 2007 (Posted at 2:01 pm)

Have the last word!
Once people accept that life is full of ups and downs, and that death is part of life, planning your own funeral doesn’t feel like such a creepy thing to do. In fact, it can feel like you’re taking care of your last chores, and leaving your life well lived.
5 Tips For […]

Virginia Tech Shootings: School Selection and School Security

By April Masini
April 21, 2007 (Posted at 7:16 am)

College decisions will definitely be impacted by the shooting at Virginia Tech. Students choosing a school where they will attend daily, not to mention their parents, are expecting safety. They’re expecting not to be shot or killed in the course of a day. Sadly, but realistically, universities and colleges that don’t take security seriously are […]

Workplace: Reducing Employee Absences

By April Masini
April 20, 2007 (Posted at 2:22 pm)

It’s not realistic to expect employees at 9 to 5 jobs to be able to do everything that needs to be done to maintain a healthy home, without taking “personal” days — days off from work that are used for personal matters rather than sick time off from work.
If employers understood that by taking care […]

Today: Your Internet Connection Can Affect Your Love Life

By April Masini
April 19, 2007 (Posted at 1:55 pm)

While this sort of technology advice never used to be in my area of expertise as a relationship advisor, it has come to be. The reason is that technology is so much a part of relationships these days that having the best internet connection can and will affect relationships!
The biggest difference between cable, DSL and […]

Money Isn’t Anything–Peace is Free

By Erika B. Webb
April 18, 2007 (Posted at 7:15 pm)

One of the biggest fears most humans share is of economic insecurity. People drink and drug over it. They develop ulcers and other physical problems. Some become workaholics with no time for their families or the pursuit of happiness. Many have jumped out of windows or put shotguns into their mouths and pulled triggers, ending […]