The More You Know
Your Colleagues Are Making You Fat
4:30 pm, March 15th | by Rebecca Srulowitz
You know your co-worker who just made delicious brownies? She’s not-so-secretly trying to sabotage your diet.
NYT Critic Slams Celeb Chefs, Proves Food Ghost-Writing Is Among Worst Jobs Ever
3:00 pm, March 15th | by Rebecca Srulowitz
Recently we’ve seen a lot of tell-alls. First Google, then Goldman, and now, apparently, ghost-writing. Food ghost-writing, that is.
Politics
Congress (Predictably) Fighting Over Common-Sense Domestic Abuse Law
12:30 pm, March 15th | by Rebecca Srulowitz
You’d think that everyone would agree: violence against women is a no-no. So why is it that renewing the previously bipartisan Violence Against Women Act is turning into such a battle?
The More You Know
The Dark (Roast) Ages: The Weird 1600s Law That Barred Women From Drinking Coffee
11:15 am, March 15th | by Rebecca Srulowitz
Walk into any coffee shop today and you’ll find legions of ladies. Whether they’re sipping a cappuccino while reading the paper, having a lively espresso-filled break with friends, or simply rushing in at 8am to inject some good old caffeine into the veins before work, women are dominating the coffee shop scene. Coffee shops are, arguably, the social and cultural mecca of our time. Walk any block in New York City and take the 5 Starbucks you pass along the way as proof enough.
Studies Show
Women More Likely Than Men To Get Tattoos
1:45 pm, March 6th | by Rebecca Srulowitz
We’re led to believe from an early age that only burly, motorcycle-riding, death-metal listening manly men get tattoos. Oh, how wrong we were.
The Media Used The Word “Slut” 600 Times Yesterday
11:46 am, March 6th | by Rebecca Srulowitz
Well, here’s an interesting piece of information. Apparently, media usage of the word “slut” has spiked in recent days.
Studies Show
Men Try To Understand Women And Fail. Women Everywhere Rejoice.
11:00 am, March 6th | by Rebecca Srulowitz
We heard through the grapevine that some men have a hard time understanding women. Turns out, you don’t even have to understand us; we’re just happy if you give it the old college try and merely attempt to do the job.
Mac Users Are Richer And More Stylish Than You [Infographic]
1:35 pm, March 1st | by Rebecca Srulowitz
We all know the stereotype: Mac users are more stylish than their PC-toting counterparts. To determine, once and for all, whether this claim is valid or not, we decided to do some sleuthing.
Lady Gaga Goes To Harvard, Empowers Youth
12:00 pm, March 1st | by Rebecca Srulowitz
It’s safe to say that Lady Gaga is unique. And she’s talked about the fact that she was bullied as a child for that “uniqueness.” So it’s no surprise that she’s starting a foundation to get kids to stop bullying and embrace their inner “little monster.” Whatever that means.
The Ten Most Powerful African American Women In Business
12:08 pm, February 24th | by Rebecca Srulowitz
We love to celebrate powerful women — so what better opportunity than Black History Month to compile a list of the Ten Most Powerful African American Women In Business? Some of these ladies will be familiar and others, we hope, will be fresh faces who’ll grab your attention.























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