Brad Pitt to Bring The Odyssey to the Big Screen


Updated 10/20/08 10:24 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 27 comments

Brad Pitt to Bring The Odyssey to the Big Screen

Remember The Odyssey? You may know this epic poem, in conjunction with The Iliad, from such places as English class. Well, Brad Pitt and Warner Bros. turned The Iliad into the 2004 movie Troy, and now they're drawing from Homer again to bring The Odyssey to the big screen — only this time it'll be set in the future. And in space. Variety has details: Their intention is to transfer the tale to Read more

You're Fired! 20 Signs That a Pink Slip Is Coming


Updated 05/10/12 4:22 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Will I Be Fired?

If something feels off at the office, you may want to brace yourself for the worst. Wise Bread shares signs to look for when a pink slip is coming. There are two types of employees. One has a good idea of what they do, who they are, and what position they play in the company. They are savvy. They know the score. They are under no delusions, and will no doubt leave for another job long before Read more

Lovely Little Vignettes: Modern Elegance


Updated 03/30/12 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

West Elm Chairs Pictures

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member vwilli1025 from the Lovely Little Vignettes group: I created this little vignette that anchors the right side of my living room. I love how it brings together all aspects of my color palette: blue, chartreuse, wood tones and silver. These chairs were actually floor samples we got for a great price at West Elm (no shame in bargain hunting!). See more Read more

The 5 Spring Cleaning Tasks That Matter Most


Updated 04/02/12 8:43 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Start Spring Cleaning

Not sure how to get started on Spring cleaning? LearnVest shares the cleaning tasks you should tackle first. The phrase “Spring cleaning” evokes images of turning the house inside out, scouring every corner, and banishing every last particle of dust. But let’s be real: it’s hard to find the time for scouring, much less banishing. And your time is valuable. Keeping that in mind, we’ve Read more

Making Spring Cleaning Enjoyable and Efficient With These 9 Tips


Updated 03/11/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Be Efficient at Spring Cleaning

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Spring is in the air. OK, fine. It’s just the unseasonably warm winter. But we’re looking ahead to one of our favorite seasons, and nothing will make us better prepared to enjoy it than some serious Spring cleaning. Looking around and seeing your sparkling living room, free of dust bunnies at last, is guaranteed to put a Read more

Zach Galifianakis Says Making Puss in Boots Made Him Feel "Like a Kid"


Updated 10/27/11 2:50 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Zach Galifianakis Interview About Puss in Boots and The Muppets

Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek may be the focus of this week's animated release, Puss in Boots, but their feline characters spend much of the movie being upstaged by an egg. It's because that egg is Zach Galifianakis — the comedian voices Humpty Dumpty in the Shrek spin-off. I caught up with Galifianakis recently to talk about the great experience he had working on the film, why it made him Read more

Cameron Diaz Hangs on the West Coast While ARod and the Yankees Crush Their Competition at Home


Updated 04/11/11 11:45 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Pictures of Cameron Diaz Carrying Her iPad in LA

Cameron Diaz was out and about in West Hollywood yesterday with her iPad and cellphone in hand. The tech-savvy actress is hanging on the West Coast following a trip to Las Vegas, where her "poo poo" Drew Barrymore presented her with an award at this year's CinemaCon. Cameron's been on the go for the past few months enjoying bikini-filled vacations and time on the links with Alex Rodriguez as well Read more

Give Teeth-Whitening Pain a Kick in the, Uh, Teeth


Updated 08/17/11 4:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Stop Teeth-Whitening Pain

There are many advantages to teeth whitening, the obvious being a brighter smile. But one of the biggest disadvantages to this bleaching procedure is the pain often associated with it. "The sensitivity usually happens if you leave the gel on for too long, so it can become an irritant," explains Dr. Arthur Glosman, a Beverly Hills general and cosmetic dentist. But the main reason many people Read more

Hoo'd Have Thought? A Magical Ancient Owl Background


Updated 07/15/11 10:16 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

History of Owls

The below video is evidence enough of just how darn cute owls are, and Harry Potter's pet owl, Hedwig, proved to be the most loyal of all owls. Adorableness aside, do you know why the nocturnal creatures are icons of wisdom in folklore? While in the Harry Potter movies, Hogwarts students could opt to bring owls to their dormitories, their legends go much further back through the ages. Click Read more