You’re shown a picture of a man with a wild-eyed stare. You have to determine if he's: jealous, panicked, arrogant, or hateful. Sound easy? Well, it’s not.
Emotional Discrimination
Submitted by Orli Van Mourik on February 5, 2006 - 1:44pm. Neurontic - Psychology for the Modern MindJapan's real beef
Submitted by Jennifer Huang on February 4, 2006 - 9:31pm. Food PoliticsJapan has once again imposed its on-again off-again ban on U.S. beef, in a drama involving more than just meat.
Visual media and activism
Submitted by Rhea Saran on February 4, 2006 - 8:16pm. Artspy: Developments in the artsWhat do Peter Gabriel and Angelina Jolie have in common besides being entertainers?
Like a virgin - again
Submitted by Lauren Berger on February 4, 2006 - 7:43pm. The Unnatural BodyWhat do you get for the man in your life who already has everything?
Taking over the reigns: Nike founder can't let go
Submitted by Janet Mock on February 4, 2006 - 2:42pm. Cut On the Bias: The Fashion BusinessAs the second Nike CEO, William Perez resigns in an ugly battle in the media with founder and former ceo, Philip Knight, the queston remains: Will Knight ever let go?
Who needs body armor when you've got silicone implants?
Submitted by Lauren Berger on February 3, 2006 - 6:29pm. The Unnatural BodyU.S. soldiers who have sacrificed their time, energy and safety to serve our nation certainly deserve a great number of benefits, including college scholarships and advanced health care. But is free elective cosmetic surgery taking things too far?
Microscopic Mind Control
Submitted by Orli Van Mourik on February 3, 2006 - 2:49pm. Neurontic - Psychology for the Modern MindWhat would you say if I told you that parasites are infesting the brains of half the human population? Or creepier still, that these little buggers have the power to control people’s behavior, making some irascible, others docile, and still others certifiably insane? You’d probably say I’d watched one too many X-Files reruns—and you’d be right. But that doesn’t change the fact that it could be true.
Don’t be fake: Bloomberg’s mission to stop knock-offs
Submitted by Janet Mock on February 2, 2006 - 9:58pm. Cut On the Bias: The Fashion BusinessMayor Michael Bloomberg is leading the fight against counterfeit luxury goods. It just sucks that it's during Black History Month.
God and Gays
Submitted by Daniel L. Sorrell on February 2, 2006 - 5:19pm. Religion and the Public SphereWhy do Jesus freaks have so much beef with homosexuals?
The 2006 Sundance Market
Submitted by Alexis Dahan on January 31, 2006 - 1:51pm. Considerations on the 7th ArtThe 2006 Sundance Festival will end this week-end with its ceremony prizes but most of the movies are already sold and their buyers are already home.
Neurotransmitter Humor
Submitted by Orli Van Mourik on January 31, 2006 - 1:45pm. Neurontic - Psychology for the Modern MindSharon's Neurotransmitters Reach Cease-Fire Agreement
Dissension in the ranks
Submitted by Matthew A. Stern on January 31, 2006 - 12:38pm. Digital Right and Digital WrongsThe RIAA is taking the Gruebel family to court for sharing Avril Lavigne songs on a p2p network. The Texan family has a surprising ally in their fight against the RIAA's now infamous anti-consumer, over-litigious policy - Nettwerk Music Group - Avril Lavigne's record label.
Is the U.S. global reputation hurting its own brands?
Submitted by Katharine Jones on January 31, 2006 - 9:34am. The Sport of FashionWith all the talk of U.S. foreign policy souring the reputation of America the world over, there are a few companies in particular that might feel the unexpected burn.
Connecting the dots
Submitted by Amy M. Becker on January 31, 2006 - 12:02am. The War at HomeThe Phelps family are at it again - this time protesting at soldiers' funerals.
Hilary vs Jenny: It takes two sides of sex to sell shoes
Submitted by Katharine Jones on January 30, 2006 - 11:54pm. The Sport of FashionThe flip-flop in choice of what side of the feminine appeal Candies has chosen to tap in to brings back so many memories.
