Cedar Rapids is one that falls into this category. The comedy has a rather cheesy storyline regarding a insurance salesman who goes to a national convention and discovers things aren’t as picture perfect as he once thought. The other sales reps that he encounters bring the film to life. There were times when the film seemed dry, however humor was right around the corner when one would least suspect it.

The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn is yet another film that many people get guilty pleasures from watching. The love between Edward and Bella surpasses all obstacles, he is a vampire afterall. There is also drama that comes into play because of his rivalry with Jacob who is also after Bella’s heart. The film seems to put this to rest as Edward and Bella are finally married and have a child. Most people are secretly team Edward or Team Jacob even thought they may not choose to admit it.

Joni Mitchell

This Canadian songstress produced simply beautiful songs that defined a generation during the Woodstock era. Her album ‘Blue’ has been named as one of the greatest of all-time, exploring issues like relationships with honest lyrics and unexpected melodies using the piano, dulcimer and guitar.

Ani DiFranco

DiFranco is a fingerpicking prodigy when it comes to guitar, with pipes that can belt out fierce ballads while also being tender and warm in transcendental confessional pieces. Her songs run the gamut from political rants to tributes to motherhood and will appeal to any woman with a beating heart and an ear for good music.

Carole King

If you have somehow managed to get through life without hearing Ms. King’s powerful voice, chances are you have heard one of the many hits she wrote for other artists. King was the woman behind hits like Aretha Franklin’s ‘(You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural Woman,’ the Chiffons’ ‘One Fine Day,’ Celine Dion’s ‘The Reason’ and ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow,’ recorded by the Shirelles, Joe Walsh, Smokey Robinson and others. Keep looking, there’s more: A Natural Woman: A Memoir, By Carole King

Cardigans can be an excellent choice when paired with a tee shirt and tailored pants for a business casual look. Having a variety of dresses for different seasons is a good idea. Solid color sweater dresses are flattering during the fall and winter months. Pair them with boots and a necklace for a stunning look. During the summer months consider choosing softer colored sleeveless dresses. A pair of flats and a sweet cardigan create a flawless look.

If heels hurt your feet, there are plenty of fashionable flats that are all the rage. Flats are a great choice in footwear for young business professionals. Available in a multitude of colors, flats work with pants, skirts and dresses. Accessories can also be used to break up a solid color outfit. Scarves are a trendy accessory to consider wearing during the fall and winter months.

One of the funniest wedding movies to watch with girlfriends is Bridesmaids. Almost any girl can relate to the best friend competition and fighting while preparing for a big wedding. This movie is hysterical and will have every woman in the room clutching her belly in laughter. It is a movie that enforces the fact that through years of friendship, jealousy and crazy events women can always stay friends in the end. Another great wedding film to add to the list is 27 dresses. This is another great film about weddings but is less of a funny film and more of a film dealing with male and female relationships.

While first person shooters above all other genres have a tendency to become masculine testosterone fests, adventure games and roleplaying games have been keeping female gamers in mind since the 1990s. Recent adventure games such as Uncharted and Assassin’s Creed have managed a fast-paced feel without any overt misogyny, and roleplaying games such as the critically acclaimed Mass Effect series, Elder Scrolls, Dragon Age and Demon Souls have all attempted to give woman gamers an equally adept female main character to play.Is this new to you? Catch up here

While strong female characters are few and far between, progress is being made as female gamers vote with their dollars. The most recent additions to the Final Fantasy series, 13 and 13-2, featured strong and uncompromising female characters that became quite popular. In a series as long-lived and entrenched in gamer culture as Final Fantasy, it can be considered a sign of the times. Even Bioware was surprised at the positive fan response that the female version of Shepard in Mass Effect received. However, the battle is not won and it is now more important than ever for female gamers to make their opinions heard.