7 Basic Things to Keep in Mind When Buying Engagement Bling


Updated 04/23/12 2:29 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Buying an Engagement Ring Guide

The engagement ring may be one of the biggest expenses of your wedding, and as with buying any big-ticket item, you need to do your homework. We tapped Jerry Ehrenwald, the president of the International Gemological Institute, for some quick guidelines on what couples need to do when they're buying an engagement ring. Learn about the four Cs. "Before purchasing a diamond, learn all about the Read more

Download of the Day: Journey to the Exoplanets


Updated 03/07/12 8:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Journey to the Exoplanets iPad App

In grade school, studies of space are often limited to the eight (that was nine in my day, Pluto fans) planets of the solar system. Discover the mysteries that lie beyond our own planetary backyard on the iPad app Journey to the Exoplanets ($10), which examines the outer planets that continue to be discovered. Created by Scientific American magazine, the app includes audio, video, illustrated, Read more

Kickstart a Zooka Speaker Bar For iPad


Updated 03/02/12 7:32 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Wireless Speaker Bar For iPad

We've tried too many wireless speakers with dim, disappointing sound qualities that we've almost given up hope on a reliable and attractive mobile audio system. Until we came across the Zooka wireless speaker for iOS devices ($90 or $150 for a limited-edition glow- in-the-dark version) on Kickstarter. Zooka connects via Bluetooth to any iPhone or iPad and includes a 3.5mm audio input when Read more

How to Be Organized: Editor Brie Dyas's Organizing Tips


Updated 01/10/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Organizing Tips From Stylelist Home

I'm excited to present a post from Brie Dyas, editor of Stylelist Home. Let's check out her tips for getting organized in 2012! Though I live, breathe, and sleep decor as the editor of Stylelist Home, I'm not the most organized person. (Isn't admitting it half the battle?) I'm always envious of those who have, I don't know, beautifully color-coded bookcases. I take a more laissez-faire approach Read more

Study Shows IUDs May Cut Risk of Cervical Cancer in Half


Updated 09/13/11 1:54 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

IUDs May Lower Risk of Cervical Cancer

Whether you use a traditional copper IUD or the plastic version that releases the hormone progestin, a recent international study shows that both types of intrauterine devices (IUDs) may lower a woman's risk of cervical cancer. The data was collected from 10 previously published studies comparing women with cervical cancer to women without the disease, as well as data from 16 HPV frequency Read more

Think Twice Before Accepting a Law School Scholarship


Updated 08/24/11 11:59 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Tips For Choosing a Law School

You might want to view law school scholarships with a grain of salt. In a New York Times expose, it was revealed that many students lose their law school merit scholarships because of a system that is designed for them to do so. Law schools offer more scholarships because they want to lure highly qualified students in order up their U.S. News rankings. However, the students quickly find out that Read more

5 Reasons Why the iPhone 4 Is the Second Most Popular Camera on Flickr


Updated 04/18/11 11:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

iPhone 4 on Flickr

Flickr is one of the most widely known photo-sharing sites for professional shutterbugs. But according to a new graph released by the Yahoo-owned site, recreational iPhone 4-toting photographers are gaining ground. The graph shows the most popular cameras used on the site: Nikon D90, Apple iPhone 4, Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, and Canon EOS Rebel T1i are the most popular. Read more

DrSugar Answers: How Often Am I Supposed to Go to the Gyno?


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 5 comments

How Often Are Women in Their 20s Supposed to Go to the Gynecologist?

DrSugar is in the house! This week she's answering questions about the often dreaded annual gynecological exam. Dear DrSugar, I am confused about how frequently I am supposed to have a pap smear. I am 28 and mine have always been normal, and I am now married and monogamous. Should I have a pap every year or every other year? Do the recommendations change with age? If I don't need a pap smear Read more