Buzz News Roundup, 12/3


Updated 12/03/08 9:30 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 4 comments

Buzz News Roundup, 12/3

Folk music legend Odetta has died at age 77. — AP Shia LaBeouf will play the title role in the big screen version of John Grisham's upcoming legal thriller The Associate. — Variety In addition to Reaper, the CW's midseason schedule includes 13: Fear Is Real. — Zap2it Kanye West edged Guns N' Roses and Taylor Swift for the top spot on the Billboard charts. — Billboard VH1 has picked up a Read more

9 Ways to Earn Extra Cash When Money Is Tight


Updated 05/24/12 12:55 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Ways to Earn More Money

I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more

Skyfall Teaser: Daniel Craig Is Back Again as Bond


Updated 05/21/12 12:14 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Skyfall Trailer

Ready or not, James Bond is back! The first teaser for Skyfall is here, and while there's only a small bit of dialogue and not a lot of hints about the plot (though a word association game makes it sound like the title "Skyfall" is a mission that Bond has no problem completing), there is enough of star Daniel Craig looking slick and sexy to get me excited about this installment. The ominous Read more

What It Takes to Buy a Home


Updated 05/21/12 3:34 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Buying a Home: Questions to Ask

Do you have what it takes to buy a home? Consider this exhaustive guide from Kiplinger. Tired of renting? It could be a great time to buy your first home. In many cities, home prices have bottomed, and rents have risen. Mortgage rates are still superlow. In fact, homes haven't been as affordable since 1971. On the downside, in many cities, buyers have fewer homes from which to choose and more Read more

Buzz Blabber: Grey's Anatomy Finale Is a Big Upset


Updated 05/20/12 1:03 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Grey's Anatomy Season Finale Fan Reaction

It looks like we weren't the only ones gabbing about the big entertainment stories this week! Grey's Anatomy ignited quite a response by ending its season with a shocking death. The news is in about all the series cancellations and renewals, and not everyone is pleased. Meanwhile, the Magic Mike stars graced the cover of Entertainment Weekly, but not everyone is feeling the stripper vibe. Check Read more

Geek We Love: The MPMan With a Plan


Updated 05/23/12 3:18 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Early MP3 Players

The MPMan was short-lived, but the first MP3 player mass-marketed in the US paved the way for the portable media player revolution. Now that we've gotten to know Kane Kramer, who developed the first MP3 player, and Nathan Schulhof, who created a precursor to iPod and iTunes, it's time to take a look at the history surrounding the MPMan. Korean electronics company Saehan created and distributed Read more

Geek Grad: How to Land a Web Developer Job


Updated 05/16/12 12:40 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Get a Web Developer Job

Tech-minded 2012 grads are eager to pursue a job in web or computer programming, named one of the year's top 10 best jobs. We spoke to a web development recruiter for tips on landing that first entry-level job. From the most important coding languages to industry expectations, check out these tips to get closer to your web developing dreams. Education Earn the degree: Almost all web developers Read more

Peek Inside the W Hotel Union Square's Splashy New Redesign


Updated 05/15/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pictures of W Hotel Union Square Guest Rooms, Bar, and Great Room

Located in the historic, turn of the century-crafted Beaux Arts Building, the W Hotel Union Square's redesign merges cutting edge style with old world decadence. The hotel’s 270 guest rooms and the Extreme-WOW and WOW suites, designed by internationally renowned firms d-ash design and Wilson Associates, are the latest additions to the hotel's massive renovations. Other recent changes include Read more

Whoa, Nellie: US Polo Association Goes Head to Head With Ralph Lauren


Updated 05/18/11 11:13 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

US Polo Association Cannot Use Logo Similar to Ralph Lauren's Polo Fragrance 2011-05-17 12:37:15

Would you be confused by these two logos? On Friday, a New York federal judge seemed to think so, ruling that the US Polo Association (USPA) cannot use a horse-and-rider image, along with the word "polo," when marketing its own fragrances. The reason? The similarities to Ralph Lauren's Polo fragrance line would cause consumer confusion, not to mention violate the fashion brand's "substantive Read more

Teach Your Mom Tech: iTunes Store


Updated 05/11/12 5:00 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

iTunes Store For Beginners

The iTunes store offers lots of content, but with the separate pages for movies, TV, apps, and books, it can be a pain for a casual user like Mom to navigate. This Mother's Day, help Mom make the most of her digital media with a walk-through of the iTunes Store's most important functions. Update Mom's iTunes: If Mom's still running on 6.0, the first step is updating the program to its current Read more