I feel like a lot of kids are using the "but I'm gonna get bullied" excuse to get what they want. It's the teenage equivalent of "but Jenny's mum got her the new Hannah Montana doll".

This is truly eye opening. But I really believe what the Mattel spin doctors are saying is so important. Parents can't be afraid to say these things to their daughters. Kids really are impressionable but they are also quite flexible too. If you say Barbie, like Santa and the Easter bunny are not real. They are not…

"I've been telling her forever that she was special," Newman said. "And I wanted to do something so she would know that I meant it. .... AWWWWW and there goes my cynical heart just squeeeing all over the place.

the awesome thing about feminism is that women (and men!) get to chose what they want to do. It's also a great sign of a partnership when two people can find roles that they want to do regardless of what sort of gender roles typically indicate. Good for you for figuring out what you want and taking it.

How can you assign a percentage of time to parenting? Isn't a continuous sort of activity? Or are they referring to individual tasks that are related to parenting (driving kids to activities? Bed time stories? Baby making times?). I wish I could say that 100% of my time was spent doing baby-making activities (minus…

Is it just me or does Robert Pattinson look like he could be Brendan Fraser's twin!

Personally I like seeing this being said rather than the countless magazine covers that preach some celebrity's "secret diet tips". The fact is Padma is being asked these questions by many journalists and "no comment" will only get you so far.

Spas are also at a major advantage because the mark-ups on their services are so high. They can afford to cut their prices in half with no real effect to their bottom line. Also, the real money is made on product sales.

There's also a lot of legitimate businesses that have cyclical business and services like this can help offset some of their costs during seasonal droughts. Spas in the dead of winter, high end restaurants in the middle of summer, restaurants post-New Years time frame, live performances on Wednesday and Thursday…

as @henriettamoose pointed out, sleeping pills. Or often people who have issues flying take anxiety medication. Perhaps I am incorrect, but your comment, specifically the "C'mon" seems like you are trying to infer that the victim is lying or you may be blaming her for her assault.

I am so glad that's not actually a thing.... yet. :S

Wow. That's just so awesome.

Welcome to Canada! Ms. Morissette started out as "Alanis" like "Tiffany" until Uncle Joey broke her heart and she did Jagged Little Pill and we all love her for it. Britney! Take note.

RL Stein writing an adult novel?? I'll read that. #nostalgia

Exactly. Many many many performers before Britney came around made the transition from child to adult star. Did they do it by doing the same thing well into adulthood? No! You find a new style that fits who you have become. Her trying to dance the way she did before is just not possible. She needs a re-branding. Any…

A very good point! And depending on *when* they called, could influence the results too.

But only 40% were okay with it! Does that mean 60% (polled) are 65 or older? Traditions die hard especially in more religious areas.

The difference is that this is a work function! The company was paying for the drinks and I'm sure it was reasonably expected that employees attend. While I'm sure it is fine for University students to get drunk and grope each other, a partner and a summer student: not appropriate.

Last year!

but if you grew up wanting to be, say, an astronaut. And your partner kept telling people that they thought you would be a great astronaut, wouldn't that be a compliment? I can't really speculate on what she thinks/wants; but the fact she has chosen to marry him and he thinks she'd make a great mother, I have to…