Pilar Marrero, 2/16/12

Journalist

"When Herman Cain talked about electrifying fences or the "taco" Mayor of East Haven said what he said, we didn't hear this outrage."

Toby Lester, 2/16/12

Author

You know the picture. Everybody does. It's Leonardo da Vinci's iconic man in a circle and the square, the figure known as Vitruvian Man. But if everybody knows the picture, almost nobody knows anything about its story.

Tony Newman, 2/14/12

Director of Media Relations, Drug Policy Alliance

Seducing 18-year-olds to fall in love or pretending to be friends and then tricking them into procuring small amounts of marijuana so they can charge them with felonies is beyond slimy and diametrically opposed to the officers' charge to "serve and protect."

Dan Zevin, 2/15/12

Author, 'Dan Gets a Minivan: Life at the Intersection of Dude and Dad'

A must-have for chic dads like me who are recovering from medial meniscus surgery, this black adjustable knee brace looks just as good on the greens as it does on the commuter train.

Wray Herbert, 2/14/12

Author, 'On Second Thought: Outsmarting Your Mind's Hard-Wired Habits'

A new and exhaustive study of online matchmakers -- and of romantic prediction in general -- raises real doubts about online dating services' methods and results. It questions the entire enterprise of predicting lasting love for any two people who have never met.

Donna Flagg, 2/15/12

Author of 'Surviving Dreaded Conversations'; President of The Krysalis Group, Creator of Lastics

First consider how you would feel if you were unknowingly walking around offending the olfactory senses of those around you. Wouldn't you want to know? Wouldn't you want an opportunity to correct it? Well, the only way that can happen is if someone makes you aware of it.

Mike Bender and Doug Chernack, 2/10/12

Make awkward, not love.

Myra Chanin, 2/13/12

Author; producer-booker-on-air personality of 'The Joey Reynolds Show'

Not only does Yarsagumbu supposedly give its adherents a massive dose of vigor, but it's given the Chinese economy a vigorous lift with prices for the top grade fetching $11,500 a pound.

Lucas Kavner, 2/13/12

Culture Reporter, Huffington Post

As Houston's family and close friends mourn, do our "RIP Whitney" posts mean something, sandwiched between posts about cereal and recaps of The Bachelor, especially after we've watched, over many years, her slow-motion fall from grace?

Richard Komaiko, 2/13/12

Co-founder of AttorneyFee

The month of February is often associated with romance and valentines, but ironically, it is also the most active month for divorce.

Varla Ventura, 2/14/12

Author, Beyond Bizarre: Frightening Facts and Blood-Curdling True Tales

I had no idea what I had stumbled upon when I began reading The Vampyre, initially attracted only by its title.

John Shore, 2/10/12

Author, "UNFAIR: Why the 'Christian' View of Gays Doesn't Work"

Here is a video of Pastor Steven talking about God and America and values and stuff. As we listen to him, let us take a moment to ponder the deep and almost impenetrable mystery of what exactly it might be about the gay issue that so fixates him.

Kirsten Dirksen, 2/12/12

Co-founder, faircompanies.com

"I don't know if I could have a car without a bed in it." San Francisco artist Jay Nelson has put beds into nearly every vehicle he's ever owned, including a semi-totalled Honda Civic (bought for $200) and a tiny rowboat (found on Craigslist).

Phyllis F. Mitz, 2/9/12

Astrology, Spirituality and Psychology; Author, "Astrology's Secrets To Hot Romance" "You're Every Sign! Using Astrology's Keys to Create Success, Love and Happiness'

Go ahead and ask: "What's your sign?" It's a great way to instantly size up what kind of a lover someone might be! In celebration of Valentine's Day, here's a quick Astro-Guide to your Valentine's way of love.

Tanja M. Laden, 2/12/12

Pop culture writer and editor

MeiMei Fox, 2/8/12

Depth psychotherapy-trained life coach; author; speaker

When Jeff started his MBA program at UC Berkeley in 2006, he went in as "The Underwear Guy," telling everyone about his plans. Some people dismissed him as weird, whereas others supported his vision. He met his business partner Jason Kibbey.

Beverley Golden, 2/10/12

Freelance writer, songwriter

Back in the very beginning, I was actually excited about a man who appeared to live about 15 minutes from me and whose profile sounded great. Although his wide acceptable age range for potential matches was 18-105, somehow I didn't see the warning flag in that. Some might call me naive.