femspace: a space of our own

Ways of Seeing

2011-11-17T04:05:44Z

According to John Berger, men do the seeing and judging whereas women are at the receiving end. Women are judged, looked at, and in turn judge themselves. Berger examines paintings of nudes, media, and society in pointing out the ways that women are seen by men. Their value and success in life depend on how they are perceived. Quite profound!

What does it feel like to fly over planet Earth?

2011-09-20T17:58:15Z

The view is awesome as the International Space Station flies over the Earth in this time-lapsed video. It goes over the bodies of water and countries. It looks like the perspective from an airplane, but even more zoomed out. We see areas of gray, blue, golden lights, and blinding sunlight. Amazing!

John Millei... Maritime

2011-08-03T06:14:34Z

For the love of the sea, John Millei expresses his passion using paint to illustrate the turbulence of the waves, the meandering lines, the abstraction that is so enticing. He talks about his exhibit, "Martime," at ACE gallery. His abstraction of the water, the sea, its calm and hazards, surprises and excites the senses. He immerses the audience into the waves. Truly inspirational!

Beyoncé - Run The World (Girls)

2011-05-25T00:45:32Z

With striking imageries of girls standing alone, together, and strong against a militant, male front, Beyonce continues to inspire in her latest video, "Run the World (Girls)," about girl power and solidarity. The struggle for survival of oneself, of girlhood is a primal drive. Beyonce is in control, amid danger and chaos. She leads an army of girls, dancing and forging ahead. She doesn't waver. She pushes onward and forward. She conveys her strength, without compromising her femininity and sexuality. She owns it. We own it.

Girls, we run the world. Believe it. Believe in ourselves. Stand together. Stand tall. Pushing, pushing, always forward.

Osama bin Laden is dead, Obama Speech at White House

2011-05-02T15:49:05Z

It's one of those momentous moments in history that we'll remember forever. Time stops for a moment. We'll recall exactly what we were doing when we first heard the news that Obama Bin Laden was killed by U.S. armed forces. Americans and supporters celebrate this victory in the war against terror. Justice has been served.

Yesterday, President Obama delivered a well-prepared speech at the White House confirming his death and the circumstances surrounding it. Instantly, status updates in Facebook revealed users' jubilation and thoughts. Celebration erupted in Time Square, Ground Zero, and outside of the White House. Finally, there was something more newsworthy than the royal wedding that bombarded the airways. Something more relevant. That alone is reason for celebration.

iPhone Tracking Discussion

2011-04-21T21:52:42Z

Apple's iphone is one of the most coveted phone on this planet. We know it's not just a phone, but what else does it do, and what information is stored on the device? Two geeks, Pete Warden and Alasdair Alla, talk about how they've stumbled upon the data on the iphone that can used to track users' movements. They discuss how they've mapped out the longitude and latitude from the data in the database and how that tells a story of their trips and locations.

What does this mean to us? How can this information be used to help us, to hurt us? Technology has made our lives easier, but with it comes ethical and moral questions. Be aware. Be informed.

Handspring Puppet Company: The genius puppetry behind War Horse

2011-04-20T17:17:33Z

The struggle to live, to breathe, every moment represents the struggle of life. Adrian Kohler and Basil Jones demonstrate in Long Beach, California using a wooden puppet, the evolution of a puppet horse. They talk about life, art, love, passion, and the intermingling of all these things. All handmade, the big horse walks onto the stage, breathes, and interacts with the presenters and audience. Magical! It is a creation of love, art, and inspiration. Life.

How To Get A Guy To Notice You While You're Having Sex With Him

2011-04-15T20:55:09Z

Is it just the sex? Are women just sexual objects that men pleasure themselves with? Relationship expert, Rebeccah Rachel, discusses with graphic illustrations, how to get a guy's attention in the middle of sex. Through humor and creative distractions, like throwing a ball at him, putting on something different, she says it's about breaking his routine.

Why do we need a guy to notice us? Why not just be in the moment, whatever that moment might be? Perhaps the greatest power we can have is not caring whether anyone cares. Rebeccah Rachel talks about being confident. That's a great starting point. If it's just the sex, let that be. Enjoy it!

Is My Boyfriend Gay? Is He Cheating?

2011-04-12T21:19:04Z

He reminds me of Ewan Mcgregor (hottie) and he's very funny. Full of energy or anxiety, as he identifies it, Vlogbrothers, explores our anxieties at large. He discusses some of the most commonly asked questions on Google auto-filled. We seem to ask our most dreaded and intimate questions online. Probably easier that way. We might not want to know the answers to our questions. Even if we already know them, or think we know them.

So instead of turning to the person or people beside us, we pose the questions to our favorite search engine. "Is my boyfriend gay? Is my girlfriend pregnant? Is my wife having an affair?" We think that Google should know the answers to our matters of the heart. If only it were that simple.

How to Shop at a Thrift Store+ Haul

2011-04-01T16:36:37Z

Thrift store shopper offers her tips on finding those unique pieces that she could incorporate into her own wardrobe. She presents some of her finds, clothes and purses, and why they were special to her. It's about knowing yourself and having your own sense of style. Dress comfortably. Happy thrifting!

Rebecca Black - Friday

2011-03-25T21:02:49Z

Youtube sensation, Rebecca Black, shot to fame singing her song, "Friday." It's catchy, energetic, and fun. She talks about the excitement of Friday, starting her day, making weekend plans, and hanging out with friends. She is young and it's a song about youth, its joy and exuberance. Fun, fun, fun!

Love Life Makeover #3: How To Break Free From Your Ex

2011-02-04T02:08:04Z

Love mentor, Dr. Diana Kirschner, guides a woman through breaking free of her attachments and feelings for her ex. She helps her express her feelings of disappointment and pain, through different exercises. It's about letting go, breaking free, rediscovering herself, building her self-esteem, and moving on. Breaking free is a beautiful thing. Being alone can be the most liberating. Love yourself!

How Addiction Works

2011-01-20T22:08:07Z

Addiction is a complicated matter and affects many people, the addicts and those who love them or not. It can destroy relationships and lives. The devastation is far reaching. One man attempts to explain it simply by focusing on the level of dopamine in the brain. He thinks it's biological, physical, psychological, and social. What is the solution? Being a success, he suggests, but it's hard to become successful if one is an addict. It's a vicious cycle.

Be Safe!

2011-01-12T19:46:29Z

Philip Defranco shares his views on recent news and political events. He talks about what matters to him, ranging from the shooting at Tucson, Arizona that targeted Rep. Gabrielle Gifford to Sarah Palin to condoms. Watch this video to hear his perspective. His high energy gets a bit annoying, but he touches upon some relevant issues.

Elizabeth Edwards Dies at 61

2010-12-09T04:48:56Z

Everyone dies of something. Elizabeth Edwards lost her battle to breast cancer that has spread to other parts of her body. We mourn her death. She was so human. We knew her in a public way through the media. She was married to John Edwards, Vice-President candidate and former senator from North Carolina, who betrayed her. We identify with her struggles, the breakup of her marriage, infidelity, death of her teenage son, and her own fight with cancer. Death reminds us to celebrate life and live in the moment, no matter how difficult.