One minute he’s allowing us to witness his canoodling lifestyle with two hot, blond goddesses and the next he’s locking lips with Jimmie Kimmel. Charlie Sheen says he’s not on a downward spiral but, rather, is, as we’ve all heard far too often, “winning,” due, in no small part, to his “tiger blood.” The last […]
Month: June 2011
A little child shall lead them: Challenging the “pink for girls, blue for boys” mentality
In January, “The Today Show” featured a young boy, Dyson Kilodavis, who liked to dress up in girls clothing, specifically pink tutus. His mother, Cheryl, defended her son’s choice of clothing, even writing a book called “My Princess Boy,” which is based on Dyson. Dyson is a sweet and outgoing 5-year-old boy who is about […]
Absence does not make the heart grow fonder
Relationships are hard work. Sure, love is wonderful, and being in love lifts you to a place where all of the bad things in life appear miniscule in comparison to the love you’ve found. Love can overcome all obstacles — for the first month, at least. After that, you realize you don’t like the way […]
If food is worth dying for, I’d rather not eat
I’m sure you’ve heard of the South Beach Diet, the Atkins Diet, Weight Watchers, and Jenny Craig. But, have you heard of the “Heart Attack Grill Diet?” This diet actually guarantees that you will gain weight. The Heart Attack Grill is a restaurant located in Chandler, Ariz., and their motto is “Taste Worth Dying For.” […]
“Horriblarious” additions to the Merriam-Webster
The English language is constantly evolving. The way we speak today would have baffled people 400 years ago. I fear that with the recent inclusion of Web speak and slang to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, that evolution is happening faster than even Darwin could have predicted. Dictionaries have always been the source of the correct spelling, […]
Athlete and honors students get first dibs on registration
Every semester, the Office of Information Services sends me an email informing me when I can register for classes. And every time I receive that email, I read that I have to register a week after the athletes and the honor students do. Now, for some people, a week is not a long time. But […]
Spanglish: Killing two languages with one tongue
You may have heard it before. Hialeah’s official language, Spanglish, is the combination of Spanish and English. I guess it’s something that can’t be avoided when you have two cultures constantly interacting with each other. When you speak two languages, words from one language will sneak into a conversation that you’re having in the other […]
Stalking: There’s an app for that
Creepy, disturbing and obsessive are just a few words which come to mind when describing Facebook Breakup Notifier, one of Facebook’s new applications. As if Facebook wasn’t already stalker-friendly, this app just took it to another level. Is there someone out there you’re interested in, but they’re in a relationship? Well, with Facebook Breakup Notifier, […]
Breakfast near the beach
Lincoln Road on South Beach is lined with restaurants and outdoor cafes, but Balans offers an outdoor eating experience like no other. Relaxed indoor and outdoor spaces may be the initial draw, but the food is the true showcase. Awarded “Best Eclectic Tops” by Zagat, the atmosphere at Balans is picturesque as floods of people […]
Site of the week 5 useful websites
There might be times when we wish technology would be as advanced as in “Back to the Future II.” Times when we wish our computer could help us locate our keys, relax, or get deals on the things we desire. What you may not know is that there are Web sites to help you do […]