Posted by Jenn F. on Wednesday, January 30th, 2013
Broadway is known for its extravagant sets, over-the-top numbers, and outrageous visuals. Actors wear 50 lb. costumes, spinning and twirling under giant moving clouds made of steel and iron. They tap dance up and down staircases carrying props and singing at the top of their lungs. They fly, hooked to hidden wires, over the audience. It’s no surprise that many ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Tuesday, January 29th, 2013
Being a professional personality may seem like the easiest job in the world. You’re paid the big bucks to speak your mind on television. You get to wear fancy clothes, have staff to do your hair and makeup, and spend your time flying to this or that big party or media event. But for Kelly Osbourne, infamous daughter of the ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Monday, January 28th, 2013
The argument makes intuitive sense: we evolved without shoes. Because of this, shoes only serve to alter our natural gait, something that millions of years have shaped to be maximally efficient and effective. Therefore, professional runners should ditch those bulky, cushioned trainers for the bare minimum: shoes that will protect the soles without altering the foot’s natural contact with the ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Friday, January 25th, 2013
Nigella Lawson is known for her sophisticated recipes, her clever kitchen secrets, and her quick British wit. Intelligent, funny, affable, and elegant, she’s a breath of fresh air on the cooking show circuit. But, like many a chef, she’s had some struggles with her weight. In my opinion, a thin chef is a lie: how many real life chefs maintain ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Thursday, January 24th, 2013
Contractors have tough jobs. They are responsible for the day-to-day supervision of a construction site. That means they have to have a comprehensive knowledge of all things construction: from materials to design to best practices. They’re in charge of keeping a group of workers on task and focused in an environment that may not be conducive to close attention. Construction ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013
CVS was the target of a lawsuit in June for preventing their workers from sitting down on the job. I’ve been following this story closely, ever since I witnessed a CVS employee getting berated for sitting in one of the pharmacy’s waiting area chairs. It’s company policy that workers be standing at all times—serving customers, stocking, cleaning and more—but at ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013
Learning to control a ball with your feet is like learning a foreign alphabet: you have to understand the letters before you can make words. Developing the kind of finesse and style that makes a player a professional takes incredible dedication. It also takes many thousands of hours of foot-pounding punishment. Malcolm Gladwell says it takes 10,000 hours to become ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Monday, January 21st, 2013
Crime dramas starring FBI agents are a huge part of American television culture. Num3ers, The X Files, Criminal Minds, The Wire… they all glorify the G-man. As an avid crime show watcher I feel like I know how an FBI office works. You get cases, investigate, follow procedure, have shoot-‘em-ups with bad guys, and give hot pursuit when the bad ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Friday, January 18th, 2013
Supermodels are some of the most beautiful women on the planet. Their faces are impossibly symmetrical. Their limbs are slim, tanned, and flawless. You never see them mussed or un-coiffed. To the regular person, they are almost cartoonish in their smooth perfection. It’s an impossible standard for the rest of us who struggle with blemishes, stretch marks, and self-doubt. Supermodels ...
Posted by Jenn F. on Thursday, January 17th, 2013
In the midst of the Lance Armstrong debacle, I’ve been thinking a lot about the physical challenges of professional cycling. If you haven’t been following the news, Armstrong recently admitted to Oprah that he did indeed engage in doping throughout his career, spanning 7 Tour de France victories. It’s a huge blow to the sport—for many years, Armstrong has been ...
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