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Front Page: Iraq Fights in Basra, PA Dems Balloon, Sirius/XM

CitizenSugar — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:58:43 PDT

Thousands of Iraqi troops battled Shia militias in heavy fighting that has been raging in the southern city of Basra. At least 12 people have died in the conflict, one day after Iraqi PM Nouri Maliki vowed to "re-impose law." Some of the most brutal fighting was with the Mehdi Army, supporters of radical Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr. The city of Basra with its wealth of oil makes the area ripe for warring. Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said, "Militias have taken over almost the city and law and order has collapsed, although it is not a hopeless case because the government is taking measures to reverse the situation. Remember, Basra is the lifeline of Iraq. Most of Iraq's oil exports go through Basra." Those oil exports provide most of Iraq's revenues.

Democratic voter registration in Pennsylvania has hit a record of more than four million voters. Yesterday was the deadline for Pennsylvanians to register ahead of the April primary. In addition to more than 120,000 new voters registered this year, more than 86,000 others switched from other parties to register as Democrats. Only 12,000 switched registration to become Republicans, perhaps signaling the desire of Keystone voters to participate in the tight Democratic contest.
Sirius Satellite Radio won US antitrust clearance in their proposed purchase of XM Satellite Radio. The deal would create a single US satellite-radio provider. The Justice Department approved the deal and said the combined company won't amount to a monopoly because of competition from other types of audio entertainment like broadcast radio and MP3 players. The Justice Department's antitrust chief said, "we just simply found the evidence did not support a challenge to the transaction under the antitrust laws."

You Asked: Any Ideas for Music and Running?

FitSugar — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:30:00 PST

You're asking and I'm answering...
Dear Fit,
I am interested in possibly getting an iPod or something similar to use when I work out. I never jumped on the whole iPod train in the first place because the idea of having to pick out songs doesn't appeal to me, since I don't really know what to pick. That's why I like Sirius satellite radio. It exposes me to new music and I don't have to do anything but turn it on. I'd definitely get an iPod to work out with IF there was some sort easy way to download suggested playlists for working out.
-In Need of Tunes Tara

To see what I have to say on the matter, just

read more This is an awesome question since so many people love working out to music. With all the new technology out there, it's hard to know what will best suit your needs. You have two options:

Get an iPod nano - This tiny device can hold either 1,000 songs ($149) or 2,000 songs ($199). It's better to run with a nano rather than a regular iPod, since it uses flash memory and has no moving parts (regular iPods contain a mini hard drive that spins and jolting it around could cause damage). If you get a nano, you can copy all your own favorite music into the iTunes library on your computer, make playlists, and then put them on your nano. OR you can download Sport iMixes from iTunes (you have to buy them for around $15 a playlist). Another cool thing about owning an iPod nano is that you can buy the Nike + iPod Sports Kit ($29). It comes with a receiver that attaches to your nano and a sensor you wear on your shoe. You can buy Nike + specific sneakers that hold the sensor or you can wear your fave sneakers and attach the sensor with this holder. Then when you run, it keeps track of the time, distance, speed and calories burned. You can even upload your runs to NikePlus.com and track your progress. I use it every time I run and it totally motivates me.
If you don't want to deal with your computer and downloading playlists, and you love Sirius radio, you can purchase portable Sirius radios to run with. The Stiletto 10 ($149.99) allows you to listen to live radio and it can store up to 10 hours of recorded programming. The Stiletto 100 ($199.99) offers a little bit more for your money. You can listen to live radio and store up to 100 hours of pre-recorded programs. You can also go online and purchase music that you can store on it. Sirius portable radios are great if you like your tunes to be a surprise. Just so you know though, after you buy the radio, you still need to pay around $13 a month for the service.

Those are two great options to help incorporate music into your workouts. Just make sure you choose something that will be easy to use and don't be afraid to ask for help. This technology stuff can be hard to figure out at first, but once you learn how, you'll wonder how you ever lived without it. Fit's Tips: If you're looking for other ideas for music playlists, every week FitSugar posts a playlist and you check them all out here. Source

Jane Pratt Gets Sirius

BuzzSugar — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:20:48 PDT

Jane Pratt, founder of women's magazines Sassy and Jane, is set to launch a weekly radio show on Sirius satellite radio this fall. Called "Jane Radio," the three-hour live program will feature everything from current events and discussions on popular music to a segment called "Jane Needs Help" in which Pratt solicits the advice of her listeners.

According to the press release, Pratt wants this show to be like a girlfriend dish session, in which women can speak candidly as though no men are listening. She immediately goes on to say, however, that she hopes men will be listening - and will learn a thing or two.

I had a near-religious devotion to Sassy, and I still have fond memories of the early issues of Jane so I'll probably tune in for Pratt's show. For more details,

read more I'm of the belief that Jane helped to change the face of women's publications - at least for a while. In particular, I think the magazine introduced a smart, hip, and funny voice that had not previously been heard in the mainstream magazine world. Hopefully, Pratt will add this voice to the lineup of what Sirius calls its "women's programming," which apparently includes shows by Barbara Walters, Candace Bushnell, and ... Richard Simmons. Side note: Pop informed me today that Pratt recently claimed to have once slept with Drew Barrymore. So, there's that.

Buzz News Roundup, 2/19

BuzzSugar — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:12:24 PST

In totally awesome radio news, satellite providers XM and Sirius are merging, reports Variety.
Aaron Eckhart will play a villain in the sequel to Batman Begins, writes the Hollywood Reporter.
The Washington Post breaks down a week in the life of an "American Idol" contestant.
Nascar and Harlequin partner for a series of romance novels, says the New York Times.
Pitchfork reports that actress Jena Malone (Donnie Darko) is recording an indie album.
The Associated Press remembers Robert Adler, co-inventor of the remote control.
The creator of "Nip/Tuck" has signed a deal for three more years with FX, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
NME reports that The Jam will reunite - without Paul Weller.
NBC is tinkering with its schedule by putting "Crossing Jordan" on Wednesdays and "Deal or No Deal" on Sundays and moving "The Apprentice" to 9 p.m., reports Zap2it.
Spike TV will start broadcasting competitive eating events, according to the Futon Critic.
On Variety's Oscar buzz front, Children of Men wins the cinematographers' society award and the costume designers chose Curse of the Golden Flower.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Shares Her Late Show Visit With Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning

Lauren Turner — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:50:57 PST

Sarah Michelle Gellar stopped by the Late Show in NYC to chat with David Letterman about Ringer yesterday. She was just one of the famous faces to sit down with Dave, since Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning was also a guest on the show. SMG apparently tried to meet the NY Giant backstage, but told Dave that "his security wouldn't let me near him. It was weird. I was trying. I was like, 'No really, I'm just a big fan.' I think that's where I went wrong. 'I just want an autograph and a lock of his hair!' But they said 'no' Awkward." She continued press this morning with an appearance on The Covino and Rich radio show at SiriusXM Studios and a visit to Live With Kelly. SMG debuted new bangs during the trip, which coincides perfectly with tonight's new episode of the small screen drama.

Celeb Style: Kristen Bell's Easy-Glam

Hannah Weil — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:15:32 PST

Kristen Bell mixed glam accents with easy silhouettes, crafting an understated evening look for a visit to SiriusXM Studios in NYC yesterday. By pairing a sparkly, embellished top and a splash of color on her easy trousers, Kristen added interest to a classic menswear-inspired tuxedo blazer. Understated black pumps finish it off; all you need is a pretty clutch to tie it all together. Feeling inspired? This look could take you easily out to drinks and dinner - just shop our editors' picks to channel Kristen's cocktail-cool style.

Tux blazer - $198.00	Lanvin Sequined tulle and jersey top - Sold Out
The 7th Avenue Sateen Slim Crop - Petite - $42.95	Portney in Black Suede - by Sam Edelman - $119.00
House Of Harlow 1960 Riley Oversized Clutch - $225.00	DKNY Sequined stretch-georgette top - Sold Out
MARC by Marc Jacobs Cropped Twill Pants - $328.00

Reese and Ryan Reunite to Celebrate Deacon's Birthday at Disneyland

Allie Merriam — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:41:45 PDT

Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe went to Disneyland just outside of LA Saturday to celebrate their son Deacon's eighth birthday! Deacon's 12-year-old sister, Ava, went along as well to try some of the rides and games, including the elevated swings and the Toy Story 3 adventure. Reese and Ryan were side by side later when they picked up some presents for Deacon and his pals at the World of Disney store. Ryan and Reese parted ways back in 2006, but it seems like they're still on good terms. Reese's new husband, Jim Toth, however, wasn't pictured at the amusement park.

Ryan's back on the West Coast following a recent few days in NYC, where he joined up with famous ladies like Cameron Diaz, Bar Refaeli, and Naomi Campbell at Sirius XM's Studio 54 bash last Tuesday. He'll be busy with work soon, in addition to all the socializing with family and friends. Ryan Phillippe will appear on Damages in the upcoming fifth season, and Reese, meanwhile, is gearing up for the release of This Means War on Feb. 17.

Cameron Diaz Hits Studio 54 For Just One Night With Naomi and Bar

Allie Merriam — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:28:42 PDT

Cameron Diaz let loose last night with pals Naomi Campbell and Bar Refaeli at a special event held inside NYC's legendary Studio 54. The space, which is now closed, was opened for just one night by Sirius XM. Naomi also showed off her dance moves with her Russian boyfriend, Vladimir Doronin, and Ryan Phillippe was among the many men who turned out for the event. Bar evidently had a great time, as she later tweeted, "I went to studio 54 last night. I was born 25 years too late!"

It was Cameron's latest fun evening out since landing in the Big Apple just over a week ago - she and pal Gwyneth Paltrow watched football together Sunday at the West Village's Windsor sports bar following a Mexican dinner at Empellon. The ladies are both fresh off a fun and jam-packed stint in London. While in the UK, Gwyneth apparently aspired to do some matchmaking for newly single Cameron. Gwyneth tried to set up Cameron and Jude Law on a date, thinking the former Holiday costars should take advantage of both being single at the same, rare moment.

Julianne Hough Sparkles in a Rachel Zoe Tuxedo Dress at the NYC Footloose Premiere

Allie Merriam — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:22:39 PDT

Julianne Hough wore a tuxedo dress from Rachel Zoe's collection to the NYC premiere of Footloose at the Tribeca Grand last night. She was joined on the patterned carpet by her costar Kenny Wormald. Julianne and company moved on to an afterparty at Catch Roof, where Peter Facinelli got in on the photo fun. Julianne and Kenny have been doing lots of press in the run-up to the remake's release tomorrow. We caught up with both actors at their recent press junket, and Julianne revealed her favorite dancing scene in the whole film. Julianne told us, "They were all so much fun, but I loved the country line dance 'cause it was so sexy, it was such cool dancing. My mom and my three sisters came down for it. They were in the movie, they got to do the scene. They were dancing, and it was just a blast - we had so much fun." There are more interviews in store for Kenny and Julianne. She tweeted this morning, "Gonna do Sirius radio, NY live WNBC, and then Jimmy Fallon later! A great day of interviews for Footloose before we head to London!"

Rachel Bilson Hits the Big Apple With Her Hart on Her Fashionable Sleeve

Katie Henry — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:25:18 PDT

Rachel Bilson made a media blitz through NYC yesterday with stops at Sirius XM radio, Regis and Kelly, and Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. She was in the Big Apple talking up her show Hart of Dixie. Rachel Bilson wore a white Suno dress and Vanessa Bruno blazer to start the day, then changed into a Topshop polka-dot frock, and finally ended the night wearing Preen for her sit-down with Jimmy. Fashion is often a hot topic for Rachel, though Jimmy took their chat in a different direction. He grilled her about working on location in the South, and her favorite delicacies from the region like Chick-Fil-A and Cracker Barrel. Following the interview, Rachel was once again on the move and slipped into casual travel gear before catching a flight back to LA.