On Thursday's Chat Room, Sun-Times Splash Editor Susanna Negovan and consultant Rochelle Trotter spoke about copy-cat crimes and managing holiday stress.
With the recent massacre in Newton, Connecticut, many wonder if we should fear a wave of copycat crimes based on the amount of media attention focused on the shooter.
Susanna thinks there is a balance that must exist between the media reporting the crime details along with not glorifying the killer, which could incite a mentally unstable person to try and duplicate the crime. Rochelle believes that while there is anecdotal data which suggests a correlation between media attention given to a crime and copy-cats, there is no hard research to support that position.
On to a lighter topic, managing holiday stress! With Christmas around the corner many are overwhelmed with last minute "to do" lists and the joy is being taken OUT of the season.
Susanna focuses her shopping efforts on those less fortunate in her life and that helps her manage the amount of gifting required. Rochelle has learned to delegate and focus more on the family time aspect of the holiday season vs. having the perfect house setup or all gift shopping done.
Happy Holidays to you and yours from the Chat Room team!
Sumo champion Kelly Gneiting, 430 lbs, holds the world record for heaviest human to run a marathon and plans to swim the English Channel! Byamba and Soslan of LivingSocial's Sumo and Sushi tour gave an exhibition!
Sumo champion Kelly Gneiting, 430 lbs, holds the world record for heaviest human to run a marathon and plans to swim the English Channel! Byamba and Soslan of LivingSocial's Sumo and Sushi tour gave an exhibition!
Friday, May 17 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:13:24 GMT
On Friday's Chat Room, Susanna Negovan, Laura Schwartz and Anna Davlantes spoke with Donald Trump, discussed Preckwinkle's judgment of the school closings and emphasized the importance of stroke awareness.
On Friday's Chat Room, Susanna Negovan, Laura Schwartz and Anna Davlantes spoke with Donald Trump, discussed Preckwinkle's judgment of the school closings and emphasized the importance of stroke awareness.
Chicago police take on Chicago firefighters this Sunday in the "Battle of the Badges" Football Bowl! EJ Zbikowski of the Chicago Blaze explained who benefits from their charity game against the Chicago Enforcers.
Chicago police take on Chicago firefighters this Sunday in the "Battle of the Badges" Football Bowl! EJ Zbikowski of the Chicago Blaze explained who benefits from their charity game against the Chicago Enforcers.
Car seats are sometimes clunky and hard to figure out. Consumer safety expert Julie Vallese shared the do's and don'ts of car seat safety and outlined how to install one properly.
Car seats are sometimes clunky and hard to figure out. Consumer safety expert Julie Vallese shared the do's and don'ts of car seat safety and outlined how to install one properly.
Usually when you think makeover, you think of revamping your wardrobe or beauty routine. Celebrity stylist Robert Verdi wants to show you how to do a different kind of makeover – a cell phone makeover!
Usually when you think makeover, you think of revamping your wardrobe or beauty routine. Celebrity stylist Robert Verdi wants to show you how to do a different kind of makeover – a cell phone makeover!
FOX entertainment guru Bill Zwecker reviewed "Star Trek: Into Darkness" and "The Ice Man" starring Michael Shannon in the Screening Room Friday. Both are must-see movies, and they open this weekend! Don't miss out!
FOX entertainment guru Bill Zwecker reviewed "Star Trek: Into Darkness" and "The Ice Man" starring Michael Shannon in the Screening Room Friday. Both are must-see movies, and they open this weekend! Don't miss out!
Fitness guru and NBA wife Larsa Pippen showed how you can get long and lean for bathing suit season with help from her favorite Midtown Athletic Club trainer Diane Gillis and a pair of hand weights.
Fitness guru and NBA wife Larsa Pippen showed how you can get long and lean for bathing suit season with help from her favorite Midtown Athletic Club trainer Diane Gillis and a pair of hand weights.
Summer is almost here, and that means spending time outside, in the sun! Baby Gizmo's Hollie Shultz shared some sun safety tips to protect your little one's skin this summer.
Summer is almost here, and that means spending time outside, in the sun! Baby Gizmo's Hollie Shultz shared some sun safety tips to protect your little one's skin this summer.
Candice Glover was named the nation's favorite singer on "American Idol" Thursday night, after singing with Aretha Franklin and Chicago native and "Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson. She never, ever gave up on her dream.
Candice Glover was named the nation's favorite singer on "American Idol" Thursday night, after singing with Aretha Franklin and Chicago native and "Idol" alum Jennifer Hudson. She never, ever gave up on her dream.
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:22 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:22:46 GMT
On Thursday's Chat Room, Susanna Negovan, Patti Vasquez, Anna Davlantes listened to how Angela Rose overcame sexual assault and discussed domestic violence with Dr. Daniela Schreier.
On Thursday's Chat Room, Susanna Negovan, Patti Vasquez, Anna Davlantes listened to how Angela Rose overcame sexual assault and discussed domestic violence with Dr. Daniela Schreier.
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