By April Masini
April 25, 2007 (Posted at 3:18 pm)
Sexual predators have a high rate of recidivism, and are therefore, still perceived and potential threats even after they have been punished for a crime. Law enforcement would like to be able to prevent sexual predators from committing again and again, by limiting their online activity, which can lead to more criminal activity, but the […]
By April Masini
April 24, 2007 (Posted at 3:02 pm)
You need a study to reach the conclusion that having children may make you less happy in the short term?! Obviously, the scientists conducting this study didn’t have children!
Having children to make you happy — or expecting having children to make you happy — is a recipe for disaster!!
Of course children don’t make you happy […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]