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Tuesdays are big in entertainment-ville: Not only do all the new DVD releases hit Netflix, but new music also pours into stores, including iTunes. So I take a spin through each week's iTunes music releases and pick out some albums and tracks worthy of a download. Here are today's selections: When geeks are right: I chose that intro phrase because that's what one of the coolest songs from The Read more
Introducing the Lego brick sorter robot — Geek.com Details on the resignation of both RIM CEOs — Newser 6 Google interview questions not for the faint of heart — Cracked Gorgeous time-lapse videos from around the world — Tecca Typography enthusiast does not appreciate the new Mission: Impossible's font choices — Geekosystem A fancy BMW that drives itself down the Autobahn — Read more
During this time of year, it'd be hard to overlook the prevalence of fruitcake and eggnog, but there's another important December holiday, Hanukkah, that's replete with fabled history and tradition, too. Traditionally, dishes for this Jewish holiday are not for the faint of heart. Many of the holiday eats are deep fried in oil to symbolize the oil that miraculously lasted eight days. Cheese is Read more
Britanny Hillard was knocked off her feet when her now-fiancé, Cameron Humfleet, asked her to marry him. The 20-year-old from Kentucky literally fainted when her boyfriend popped the question. Cameron had organized a double surprise, first gathering all of her friends for a birthday party and then bringing her to the event blindfolded. But, the real shocker came next. He got down on one knee, Read more
Sometimes the best part of the shower is the scent of the shower gel itself. While each one serves its primary purpose well (to get you free of dirt and grime), each one will also leave you wanting to stay in the bathroom just a bit longer. Check out these olfactory-pleasers below: Nivea Touch of Cashmere Cream Oil Body Wash ($6) — With the word cashmere in the name, you know this one is going Read more
As part of Lady Gaga's holiday "Gaga's Workshop" for Barneys New York, one of the singer's nail techs, Naomi Yasuda, has created a set of flaming-hot limited-edition press-on nails. The look may not be for the faint of heart (then again, what Gaga-inspired style is?), but there's something that anybody will love: 25 percent of sales from the $225 sets go to the Born This Way Foundation, Gaga's Read more
There are some that may argue that Black Friday shopping is not for the faint of heart — only the biggest bargain hunters are up for shopping on the day after Thanksgiving. If you're eager to tackle the jostling crowds for big discounts, read on for tips on how to maneuver Black Friday sales like an expert: Call your bank. First and most importantly, call your bank to see what the spending Read more
Everyone may be jumping on the 3D bandwagon these days, but Tarsem Singh's sword-and-sandals epic Immortals is a movie perfectly fit for the 3D screen. The opening scene foreshadows the predictable plot to come, but that doesn't make this film any less of a bloody-good visual masterpiece. And while it's impossible to ignore the obvious comparison to 300 (it has the same producers, after all), Read more
Let’s be honest, half of the fun of entertaining is setting the scene! So, gift the hostess in your life beautiful tabletop items to style her next soiree. Read more
A trip to the grocery store in Honolulu ended with two parents in jail and a 2-year-old toddler under the care of Child Protective Services (CPS) for a family that had relocated to the area from California a week earlier. After getting lost on their way to the grocery store, Nicole Leszczynski, 30 weeks pregnant, felt faint and openly munched on two chicken salad sandwiches ($5) while keeping Read more
