Archive for February, 2012
The GEM Debate: Was Facebook Right To Ban These Pictures?
4By Ella Rucker:
She may not have completely beat breast cancer, but she sure did beat Facebook. Sharon Adams, in an attempt at education and awareness after her mastectomy, posted her post operative pictures on Facebook. The social media giant removed them after one day for being “sexual and abusive”. Wow. Really, Facebook? Because if there’s anything that screams “sexy” this would be it. NOT. The ban on the photos was lifted and an apology issued, but the damage was already More >
Life Lessons: Buster Spiller
5It’s Life Lessons time again and today it’s Buster Spiller in the hot seat. I enjoy reading all of these but Buster’s made me wince in pain a bit and then experience pure joy at the end. Sound like it would make a good play? Funny you should mention that….. Read on to find out more about Buster Spiller and remember, we’re always on the lookout for new stories to tell. If you’d like to be part of our Life Lessons feature, drop us a line; we’ll get the questions right out to you!
Are you happy More >
Product Review: Muvazi Renewal Skin Care Set
2Lately, I’ve been taking a keen interest in my skin and I’m not really sure why. Scratch that; of course I know why. Working in TV and being on the cusp of 50 is why I’m paying more attention. Luckily my mother instilled in me at a young age, the importance of taking great care of my skin. It was one of the few things she said to me that actually penetrated my adolescent hard head.
So along with wearing copious amounts of sunscreen (yes, even in winter), I like to try different skincare More >
Guest Posting: 6 Things That Are “Good Enough” For Your New Baby
6Hello. This is a special little post for our new parents. Rene asked me recently what I thought new parents needed. Then we figured even better, let’s tell them what they DON’T need. There are so many things out there that new parents waste time researching and money buying, why not put a little list together of those pitfalls. So here is my list of “Good Enough” items for your baby:
- MATERNITY ENSEMBLE: Let’s start off with what you don’t need before you even have the baby. You More >
The GEM Debate: “Condoms? We Don’t Need No Stinking Condoms! We’re On The (Man) Pill!”
8Today’s debate is for those of us who have been waiting to finally put the family planning in the man’s hands (no pun intended). Scientists are on the verge of having a male hormone contraceptive (MHC) approved and on the market! Now I haven’t been losing sleep waiting for the option, but I am so happy that we can begin discussing options for men that aren’t either all-or-nothing with vasectomies or a barrier method that only works if there is a barrier in place.
Men More >
Ask Rene: My Father Has A Love Child, Now What? (VIDEO)
6Hi Rene:
Recently, while trying to check my Facebook page on my parent’s computer, I came across a conversation my father was having with a girl who he called his daughter. So I kept reading and and realized that he has a love child, who is about my age. My father does not know that I know. This is a complete surprise because I thought that my parents had a great relationship.
I don’t know what to do. Should I tell my siblings about it? We’re all are in our 20′s. This has hurt me so bad and I More >
