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Most retrosexual experiences seem to spring from an intense, almost uncontrollable mixture of nostalgia and interest. "You get a thrill out of finding an old girlfriend just to see if she still likes you," says W. Keith Campbell, a University of Georgia psychology professor and co-author of The Narcissism Epidemic. "You're curious to see what she looks like, and it's easy to fantasize about alternative courses your life might have taken." It's the same feeling that compels people to attend high school reunions. In a way, these meet-ups are the same thing, especially for people...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Facebook Gives Birth to the Retrosexual | 9/21/2009 | See Source »

Several hours and drinks later, the former flings were kissing. Then Stein went home with him. In the morning, she made the drive of shame back home to her parents' house. "Here I was, almost 30, and my mom was so pissed at me," Stein says. She felt as if she were back in high school...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Facebook Gives Birth to the Retrosexual | 9/21/2009 | See Source »

...allegations of massive ballot-stuffing, mainly (but not exclusively) by Karzai's supporters. Afghanistan's Electoral Complaints Commission has ordered a partial recount, citing "clear and convincing evidence of fraud." Still, whether Karzai wins outright or faces a runoff with his rival, former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah, he will almost certainly be re-elected...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Spotlight: Afghanistan's Elections | 9/21/2009 | See Source »

...then lost a heartbreaker, 7-5. The close contest showed that the unanimous All-Ivy first-team pick in singles from last season still had some work to do but could keep up with a difficult adversary. “Top guys played very well and Alexei almost took Norberg from Ole Miss,” said Omodele-Lucien. “So it’s good, especially at the beginning of season, to play tough opponents because people are rusty, and its good to come to the tourney and get hot right away...

Author: By Brian A. Campos, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Crimson Tests Depth at Napa Valley Classic | 9/21/2009 | See Source »

...Almost 70 percent of HKS students voted, according to Kennedy School Student Government (KSSG) Interim Chair and Chair of the Elections Committee Birgit E. Waidmann...

Author: By Brandon M. Law, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: HKS Elects Student Gov’t Leaders | 9/21/2009 | See Source »

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