There are serious things that should be considered when you start an office romance, as dating a workmate has serious implications on all aspects of your life, and also effects those around you. There’s an old saying that comes to …
How the Dating Scene Has Changed Since You Got Married… and Divorced
If you’ve recently reentered the dating scene after a little hiatus that we call “marriage,” here’s some battle gear to help you prepare to date 2012-style. In the last 10 years, the dating scene has changed tremendously. When I met …
5 Things Friends With Benefits Is NOT
A friend of mine was recently thinking of delving into new territory: the complicated land of friends with benefits. She’s been in a bit of a drought but has a hectic schedule, so she isn’t looking for anything serious. Thinking …
Daily Motivation 11.7.12
Your choice The things that happen to you are not nearly so important as the things that happen from you. Today you have a long list of choices. In fact, every moment is a choice. Will you choose to be …
10 Fashion Coffee Table Books You Need to Own
For every fashion enthusiast, keeping abreast of the industry tastemakers and influences both past and present is key for your fashion IQ – and to decorate your apartment. We’re talking fashion coffee table books and their duality as beautiful objets …
Style Suite: Five Chic Pieces for Polished Casual Fridays[LADIES]
From classic tees to daytime sequins, give dress-down days some flair Your Casual Fridays don’t have to be a monotonous string of jeans and button-downs. Step it up a few notches with these key casual pieces. (Check out how to style …
10 Pioneering Models of Color
Diversity has never been the modeling industry’s strong suit, as highlighted by Vogue Italia‘s groundbreaking “Black Issue” from 2008. What was so groundbreaking was the fact that it happened at all — an international fashion magazine drawing attention to racism in …
Win/Win: Shop And Support Those Affected By Hurricane Sandy
“Sandy, my darlin’, you hurt me real bad.” We hear you, Danny Zuko. The past week has been filled with some of the most devastating damage the East Coast has seen in years. From natural disasters to arguably controversial marketing …
Daily Motivation 11.6.12
Empowering focus From the same exact situation, two different people can achieve two remarkably different results. Why is that? Because the results you achieve are not determined by the situation itself. The results you achieve are determined by what you …
Black Thought Goes GrassROOTS For Healthy Girls
The Roots’ lead man takes initiative in the health of young girls and women. Hip-Hop is often mired in negativity and often shows no signs of goodwill when it comes to the Black community. Or so we think. The Roots …
Green Tea May Lower Risk Of Some Cancers In Women, Study Suggests
Incorporating a cup of green tea into your routine could help you lower your risk of cancer, a new study suggests. The research, first reported by Reuters and published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, shows an association between regular green tea consumption …
5 Workout Mantras That Are Bad for Your Body
You see them popping up all the time on Pinterest and Facebook–inspirational workout slogans meant to get you motivated to exercise. But can some of them actually be harmful to your health? We asked Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., a psychologist, physical therapist and author …
Why Your Cough Isn’t Going Away
It’s been over a week, but you’re still coughing. Why? Your Cold/Flu Has Irritated Your Airways Unfortunately, the effects of viruses or bacteria can last long after the actual infection is gone. A chronic cough can be the most predicable …
Daily Motivation 11.5.12
Everyone wants to know the secret of a long, happy, prosperous and successful life. It’s no secret. It’s an attitude. An energy. A formula. Want to know it? Here it is: (1) Do all things in peace; (2) Achieve personal …
MusixCube – a music controlling Rubik’s Cube
The MusixCube concept design is an innovative music controlling Rubik’s Cube created by industrial designer Hauke Scholz at Muthesius Academy of Fine Arts And Design. Click here for more information on the MusixCube via LikeCool
Daily Motivation 11.2.12
Now you are ready Stop for just a moment and think a pleasant thought. Relax your mind, your body and your spirit. Find a moment of joy in the beauty of being, right here, right now. Put aside your concerns …
Daily Motivation 11.1.12
If we never faced adversity, our well-being would not be as sweet. – Terry Kellog Is there a persistent problem plaguing you? Does it seem to just loom over your head waiting to swoop down and devour you? Is it …
[LADIES] Is He The One? Your 6 Point Quality Assurance Checklist
Still searching for dating success? If you’re in a new relationship and you’re not sure where it’s headed, perhaps you should try putting the man in your life through some quality assurance tests to see whether he’s the one for …
3 Ways To Love Your Husband Better
If he seems to be losing interest, it could be that you haven’t been showing him enough interest. Does it feel like your marriage is slowly unraveling? Do you get the sense that your husband feels disenchanted with your union and is …