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Remembering 9/11

nospam@example.com (Dory Devlin, Shine staff) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:58:14 -0700

We've had a string of stunning blue-sky, perfect September days here in the New York area, and today is no exception. It is the kind of day that makes seven years disappear in an instant, and a morning that looks so happy is suddenly achingly sad. We remember, all too clearly, that fateful, terrible blue-sky morning. As we should.

Now it’s your turn: Shine readers’ thoughts on Sarah Palin

nospam@example.com (Annette Cardwell, Shine staff) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:58:20 -0700

Tonight, Governor Sarah Palin accepted the Republican nomination for Vice President, and for the last two days, Shine readers chimed in about this historic nominee. We were so impressed with the responses to

Why we’re perplexed by Sarah Palin

nospam@example.com (Annette Cardwell, Shine staff) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:58:24 -0700

So, it's official: John McCain announced on Friday that he's picked a woman as his running mate, Alaskan governor Sarah Palin. And while most of us here at Shine are normally thrilled to see a strong-willed, principled woman rise to such great heights in the halls of power, we're still...

10 Years of 'Sex:' How "Sex and the City" changed our lives

nospam@example.com (Annette Cardwell, Shine staff) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:58:28 -0700

It's finally here! The much-anticipated "Sex and the City: The Movie" comes out this weekend, and many of us 'Sex' addicts will be shaking up some cosmos with our best gal pals ahead of a night at the movies to celebrate. We, the editors here at Shine, have been having our own...

Question of the day: What did you get (or give) on Mother's Day?

nospam@example.com (Annette Cardwell, Shine staff) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:58:31 -0700

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms of Shine! This Mother's Day is only my second, but I have to say it's kind of nice to have a day set aside to honor all we do as moms. We juggle career, feeding a family, making sure everyone gets where they need to go on time, keeping everyone and...

Question of the day: Are there guys you'd rather cuddle than hook up with?

nospam@example.com (Annette Cardwell, Shine staff) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:58:34 -0700

Our Sex + Love editor Erin Flaherty wrote earlier this week about "cuddle parties," an increasingly-popular non-sexual slumber party where you and a bunch of folks who you may or may not know lay around snuggle each other. It's intended to be a way to get a little quality affection...

Question of the day: What's in your make-up bag?

nospam@example.com (Annette Cardwell, Shine staff) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:58:36 -0700

When you're rich and famous, have access to all the best makeup artists and need to always look fabulous, you could really carry just about any amazing, super-luxurious beauty product with you in your make-up bag. But, as Fashion + Beauty editor Jennifer Romolini blogged today, InStyle raided a...

Question of the day: Who's your "one who got away?"

nospam@example.com (Annette Cardwell, Shine staff) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:58:38 -0700

Entertainment editor Anne Ichikawa today blogs about sweet little Danie Radcliffe (omg...he's 18!), better known as Harry Potter, who's desperately seeking a mystery Australian girl he saw at a party.The best quote came from the Daily Telegraph story: "I must have walked around that...

Earth Day's here: Change your life for the greener

nospam@example.com (Annette Cardwell, Shine staff) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:58:39 -0700

Tuesday, April 22, is Earth Day, and you're sure to hear a lot about climate change, clean energy, and the like over the weekend. It's all very overwhelming, especially when you try to imagine how to change you and your family's crazy lives.

Question of the day: Do you tell the truth about your sexual history?

nospam@example.com (Annette Cardwell, Shine staff) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 22:58:42 -0700

Dating someone new is super exciting -- a whole new person to get to know who has a whole new set of likes, dislikes, interests, and experiences. And then there's the whole dating history thing. Sometimes that part of the conversation can get a little rough, since no one really loves to hear...