Most of us have a favorite color. Maybe you’re drawn to sky blue because it makes your eyes stand out or you find forest green particularly comforting. Whatever the case, your preferred hue can reveal a lot about what makes you tick. And the same holds true for the people you date — you’d probably have a different impression of a date if he or she said, “My favorite color is yellow” versus “My favorite color is black.” That’s because … →

You can always tell when a wild animal has been held in captivity for an extended period of time. There’s this glazed look that they get in their eyes…it’s unmistakable. It signifies a loss of hope. The same can be said for those who have been single for an equally long stretch of time. And I’m not talking about a couple of months…let’s just say this person hasn’t had a real date since the last time Samuel L. Jackson made … →

Is Carat Size All That Really Matters When Choosing a Diamond Engagement Ring? by James Greene The size of a diamond is often one of the first things which one asks about regarding an engagement ring, or at least thinks about. However, considering the size alone is a fallacy as there is so much more to a diamond than the carat size. The 4 C’s of a diamond are extremely important features to consider, not just the carat size of … →

Motherhood, Work. What Happened to My Social Life?by GALTime.com, on Fri Mar 25, 2011 6:12am PDT As a mom with a demanding job and little time to socialize on weekends, I’m finding it difficult to have a social life these days. The women friends I’d made prior to motherhood have been drifting away from me, and most of the moms in our neighborhood stay at home with their children and don’t seem that interested in cultivating a friendship with a working … →

How to Say “I Love You” Creative Ways to Say I Love You, and When to Say It By Holly Ashworth, About.com Guide Dropping the L-bomb on someone can be a scary thing. What’s the best way to say “I love you” – or is saying it even the right move for you? Get “I love you” advice for every scenario, whether it’s your first time saying it or your ten millionth time. If No One’s Said it Yet If … →

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Face lifts and liposuction decline, breast implants and Botox on the rise over past decadeby Joanna Douglas, Shine Staff, on Tue Mar 29, 2011 9:52am PDT The American Society of Plastic Surgeons have released some new stats on the number of cosmetic procedures performed today versus 10 years ago. The New York Times is reporting that 13.1 million total procedures took place—a 5% increase from last year. But over the past decade, many popular operations are on the decline. Liposuction … →

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Project Schoolhouse conducted nine community meetings since January. Now that the plans have been released the district will host another series of community forums throughout the month of April: Tuesday, April 5, 2011 – Thoreau Demonstration Academy, 7370 E. 71st St. Thursday, April 7, 2011 – Foster Middle School, 12121 E. 21st Pl. Monday, April 11, 2011 – Eugene Field Elementary, 2249 S. Phoenix Ave. Thursday, April 14, 2011 – Hawthorne Elementary School, 1105 E 33rd St. N Read more

8 Sneaky ways to burn calories without sweating Activity is not just about “exercise,” it’s about moving your body more all day long. This type of light activity is essential, whether you’re a card-carrying couch potato or a marathon runner. Growing evidence finds that too much sitting harms your heart health. Worse, that damage is not easily undone by jumping on the elliptical trainer for 30 minutes in the morning if you spend the other 23 ½ hours sleeping and … →