When Tiger Woods held a press conference several weeks ago to apologize for cheating on his wife, I felt kind of silly watching it. For me, it felt voyeuristic. The thought of watching a man confess his personal and private failures was too much to take. After all, what business is it of ours — the public —the fans — what Tiger Woods does in his personal life?

The contrasting Legacies of Martin Luther King and President Barack Obama

There are some things that only history can decide. In the next fifty years it may very well turn out that the election of Barack Obama will equal or surpass the legacy of Martin Luther King. However, anyone that compares the two of them today is making a grave mistake. Martin Luther King was an activist prophet. On the other hand, President Barack Obama is a skilled politician. To understand the contrast, one must look closely at their lives.

Team Parlé is made up of writers who are based in all parts of the United States from New York to California. In order to fully represent everything Parlé and to continue to represent that "Not Your Average" voice of the urban community, we're having our writers introduce you to where they're from...

Portland, Maine

For anyone visiting the northeast region of the United States, Portland, Maine is a destination that should not be overlooked. The largest city in Maine and located on the shores of Casco Bay, Portland can find a way to appeal to just about any of its visitors. From great food and local entertainment, to the area’s beaches, architecture, and vibrant history; Portland will only keep you coming back.

As the winter cold comes to an end, spring follows. Many of you can feel the atmospheric changes and are eagerly looking forward to it. We can all agree that spring is a great time of year, however, it gives birth to more than just cool air, sun and barbeques. In major cities across the United States, spring is the start of Carnival season. Carnival is an explosion of Caribbean tradition and culture. It’s a Caribbean party that celebrates decades of history. This festival of colors, costumes, calypso, steel band music, dance and ethnic food attracts millions of people from around the globe.