Fame vs Intelligence

by Herminne Tonita - A century ago the main requirement for a person to become a celebrity was the intelligence to achieve something that could really change the course of history. Inventors, men of science, writers became celebrities world wide and they had the certainty that their names would remain in our minds for ever. This is not the case today when more and more "normal" persons becom ...

Date added: 24 June '07

Fame Destroys Lives

by Herminne Tonita - Even from an early age the majority of people want to become famous, to have lots and lots of money in order to do what they please, to be well-known all over the world. But almost every one of them doesn't take into consideration the disadvantages of being famous. You don't have a single moment of privacy as you are always on the spot lights and paparazzi follow you eve ...

Date added: 13 February '07

Mass Media Have Both Harmful and Beneficial Effects

by Herminne Tonita - The empire of mass media has conquered almost all territories: maybe there are a few countries left in Africa that don't know about TV or newspapers, but the number of people who don't consider mass media to be one of the things they can't live without is quite insignificant. Having such an influence on our lives, it has both harmful and beneficial effects. Beneficial be ...

Date added: 18 February '07

The Sarah Jessica Parker Myth

by Herminne Tonita - Turned into the symbol of modernity, a role model for the young generation and not only and in the icon of Manhattan, the actress Sarah Jessica Parker confirms hat there is also "life after Sex in the City." Following the steps of Sarah you almost can hear the click click click of her high heeled shoes on the floor. She claims that she can't stand the paparazzi as "if y ...

Date added: 16 August '07