Archive for March 2008

Business Casual: What EXACTLY Does it Mean?

Mar 11th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Business, Fashion

Cynthia Cheng 
Many companies today have chosen to adopt the so-called “business casual” dress code.  But what does that mean?  And what about a suits-only office?  According to an article published in the Wall Street Journal on January 31, 2008, many young people, especially those under 30, have never experienced an office with a very strict [...]



Allergy Season is Upon Us…

Mar 11th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Health

 Namita Joshi 
The end of winter brings us some relief but, with the spring season just around the corner, many of us face an increase in the sneezing, runny nose, red irritated eyes, congestion and possible wheezing associated with exposure to various allergens.  Some of us may also experience lower respiratory symptoms such as cough, chest [...]



In for Spring: Animal Print, Candy Colours and Flowy Dresses

Mar 11th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Fashion

Amy Chow 
As the temperature slowly creeps up the thermometer, and spring thaw is inevitably in the air, we’re all ready to lose the heavy winter layers. Spring cleaning for most women start with their closets, but as we tackle the job of sorting, packing, and sometimes disposing or recycling our wardrobes, we’re faced with the [...]



Maximum Cities: An Exploration in 3 Cities, Part II

Mar 11th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Travel

Niya Bajaj 
Webitor’s Note: This is a continuation of Niya Bajaj’s article on Mumbai published last month. 
Like any Maximum city, Mumbai is laden to the hilt with things to do, places to see and food to devour. With options ranging from the super cheap to the super chic you are bound to find something that [...]



Self-Publishing Means Self-Serving, Part II

Mar 11th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Beauty, Business, Fashion, Featured

Isobella Jade 
This is a continuation of Isobella Jade’s article from the February issue on self-marketing and self-promotion.  In the first part, Isobella Jade discussed the use of online social networking sites and blogs as they are almost always free.  Isobella Jade’s blogs are through blogger, she has Facebook and MySpace accounts and her e-mail is [...]



Dinner Parties Made Easy

Mar 11th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Food & Drink

Logan Niles 
With the rise of cooking shows on TV it’s become more and more enticing to try your hand at throwing an amazing culinary event; be it for your favourite friends, your boyfriend or the in-laws-to-be. We all know how easy they make it look on TV, but what are some of the tricks of [...]



Profile: Sherry Stone of Stone Fragrances

Mar 11th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Beauty, Business

Sherry Stone has been interested in the five senses, particularly smell, since she was a little girl.  Whether it’s the smell of a Christmas tree, the smell of her grandmother’s baking or even the scent of waxy crayons, each inspired her. 
The idea of getting into perfume came ten years ago, when Sherry read Perfume: The [...]



How To Move Up

Mar 11th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Business

Sarah Roberts 
Being competitive is certainly a requirement in the workplace, but in the office, people clash heads, ideas, and more. Working at a desk job has its downfalls, but waiting at the desk can be worse- People who wait to be promoted often are not, and only meeting the daily requirements isn’t going to get [...]