Archive for January, 2010
Who Needs Kanye West?
Kanye West is one of the most controversial artists out today. You probably hate him, love him, or hate that you love him (me). Kanye keeps us talking with his random antics and eccentric behavior. We need that. We need something to talk about. Bloggers need him. Many of the urban sites cannot go a full month without mentioning him [...]
The Possibilities of Telemedicine
Telemedicine is the future of medicine. This technologically advanced form of medicine allows a doctor to evaluate a patient and even prescribe medications remotely. Through the use of advanced digital equipment and an onsite paramedic, a virtual clinic environment is made possible. This new way of practicing medicine can be convenient for [...]
Men Don’t Feel Enough Guilt?
A recent study published in Spanish Journal of Psychology found that women in the West feel more guilt than men. The study used a sample from three age groups divided by gender. A series of individual interviews and questionnaires conducted with both groups found that women feel too much guilt and that men felt too little. The authors of the [...]
Unapologetic Fur-loving Celebrities: Kelis, Kanye West & Mary J. Blige
I am not weighing in on this debate of whether or not it is acceptable to wear fur, but when celebrities tackle the issue of fur in their own special way, you can’t help but laugh. I dedicate this post to the unapologetic fur-loving celebrities. Kelis recently tweeted: “… the only worth while thing about the cold is FUR so look [...]
Issue: President Obama Meets with House GOP Caucus
President Obama must be having the best week ever and he really needed it. This week, he announced his plan to cut $33 billion in taxes for small businesses. The US economy saw a 5.7% increase in GDP, exceeding the expectations of median forecasts. Although the State of the Union Address didn’t touch on the issue of national security as [...]
Who Knew Tila Tequila & The Game Were Involved?
Twitter is a blessing and a curse to celebrities. This latest beef is between Tila Tequila and Game over the paternity of Tila's unborn child. Just last week, Tila's sonogram pictures of her baby hit the internet and this week a new story emerges. According to her, she recently learned of The Game having another child by another woman on the [...]
Lady Gaga to Be Judge on Simon Cowell’s X-Factor
Lady Gaga has been rumored to be a contender for the coveted female slot on Simon Cowell's X-Factor. Paula Abdul was initially believed to have been selected for that very slot. If the rumors are true, the selection of Lady Gaga as judge for the show will put Paula Abdul off the show. The former American Idol judge has multiple upcoming [...]
EllaOne, Emergency Contraceptive Alternative to Plan B
Ulipristal acetate (ellaOne) is a new emergency contraceptive pill that is being used in Europe as an alternative to Plan B. The new pill has been scientifically proven to be more effective than Levonorgestrel (Plan B); the most widely used emergency contraceptive method in the world. Plan B is only effective if taken within three days of [...]
