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From the Expert: Q&A with Cecilia Wong
Product Girl9 Feb 2012 | 5:00 amCecilia Wong, founder of her namesake salon and skincare line, is a lifelong wellness enthusiast turned expert. Most teenagers suffer through bouts of acne and pick at blemishes, but Cecilia sought regular facials and took an interest in treating skincare issues beyond just the surface. Her philosophy was simple and straightforward — treating our bodies with pure, organic ingredients would in turn make skin glow. After studying and mastering her trade in Hong Kong and New York, the Cecilia Wong Skincare Salon was born in December 2009. At her salon, she treats her clients to custom… -
Spring/Summer Trend: Have Fun with Printed Dresses
Beyond Beauty Basics6 Feb 2012 | 4:21 pmSpring/Summer Trend: Have Fun with Printed Dresses This Spring/Summer we’ll all be wearing printed dresses. Seen on the catwalks at everywhere from Marni to Prada, they’re a great, simple way to introduce a bit of fun and color back into our wardrobes for the summer months. Over at Prada pastel dresses were decorated with cartoon Cadillac’s, whereas Marni opted for bright 70s inspired flowers. On the high street and online, retailers are already getting in on the act with their own versions of fun, novelty prints. Take a look at this pineapple print dress from Whistles at ASOS for… -
Spring 2012: Clarins Colour Breeze.
Beautiful Makeup Search9 Feb 2012 | 11:04 amThis spring, Clarins introduces a makeup collection that is an ode to lightness. It is downright gorgeous - and really what you would expect for spring, especially when making up a beautiful natural spring time look. The overall result is a bright and luminous complexion, defined cheek bones, ultra shiny lips and of course, irresistible eyes. Eye Quartet Mineral Palette - $40.00A beautiful eye palette that combines spring time subtle shades of blues, greys and silver. The mineral formula can be applied wet or dry for a long wear and intense colour. Blue Sky Eye Quartet Mineral Palette Blue… -
Afrobella Art — Curating An Artful Eye
Afrobella9 Feb 2012 | 3:15 amIn the interest of furthering the Afrobella Art series under a knowledgable and well curated eye, I’ve turned over the reins to a new monthly contributor. Bellas, meet Veronica Marshall. She is a self-described interior design junkie, obsessed with all-things home décor, antiquing, midcentury modern design, and collecting art by emerging artists. The owner of So Noted Designs — a soon-to-be online stationery boutique — Veronica loves photography, typography, stationery, cooking, natural hair, cycling, and writing. You can follow her home décor and lifestyle inspiration on…
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Romance survey [infographic]
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Do aliens go invisible by 'going green'?
9 Feb 2012 | 11:24 amAs we discover more and more planets around other stars, the Fermi Paradox is becoming, well, more paradoxical. The Fermi Paradox simply asks the question "where are they?" Our Milky Way galaxy is so big and so old -- and we are estimated to be accompanied by at least 100 billion planets -- that aliens should have visited us by now. Instead, when we peruse the heavens, we are faced with the Great Silence, which is one of the biggest challenges to modern astronomy. Full story at Discovery News. More news from Discovery Communications. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Mysterious sounds reported around the world
9 Feb 2012 | 11:23 amPeople around the world have reported hearing strange sounds from the skies over the past month. Sometimes they describe it as a hum or low rumble; other times it’s a whine, thump, or even a melody. Often the sounds have been recorded and posted online, fueling rumors and conspiracy theories. One blogger wrote, "either the world is ending, aliens are landing or everyone is getting hoaxed. Or, possibly, there’s an actual scientific explanation for the mass amount of YouTube videos capturing bizarre sounds that are being heard around the globe. Are we witnessing the beginning of a… -
Costa Concordia: an ecological time bomb
9 Feb 2012 | 11:21 amAs workers begin to extract the half-million gallons of fuel in the shipwrecked cruise liner, locals are worried that their pristine waters are in danger. Reporting by Rossella Lorenzi. Written and produced by Rossella Lorenzi and Martin Berman. Full story at Discovery News. More news from Discovery Communications. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Inside Syria's capitol: nervously normal
9 Feb 2012 | 11:18 amAs the violence in Syria continues to escalate, Syrian citizens are arming themselves to resist their oppressive regime. For days, Homs, the third-largest city in Syria, has endured shelling, tanks and attacks by heavy weaponry. Syrian protestors react with more violence against forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad, resulting in all-out war zones in some residential neighborhoods. Full story at Discovery News. More news from Discovery Communications. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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From the Expert: Q&A with Cecilia Wong
9 Feb 2012 | 5:00 amCecilia Wong, founder of her namesake salon and skincare line, is a lifelong wellness enthusiast turned expert. Most teenagers suffer through bouts of acne and pick at blemishes, but Cecilia sought regular facials and took an interest in treating skincare issues beyond just the surface. Her philosophy was simple and straightforward — treating our bodies with pure, organic ingredients would in turn make skin glow. After studying and mastering her trade in Hong Kong and New York, the Cecilia Wong Skincare Salon was born in December 2009. At her salon, she treats her clients to custom… -
Have You Joined StyleMint Yet?
8 Feb 2012 | 10:40 amHave you heard about StyleMint? It’s a line of exclusive t-shirts designed by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen sold exclusively online. StyleMint operates a little differently than your typical web retailer, When Carla tried JewelMint, my curiosity was instantly peeked. As a t-shirt connoisseur, I love this concept and was so excited to experience StyleMint for myself. StyleMint starts by asking you a series of questions to get a feel for your personal style and what you like to wear. Based on your responses, StyleMint develops your profile and presents their top picks for you in their… -
Benefit Sun Beam: Spring Break (the sophisticated kind) in a Bottle
8 Feb 2012 | 5:00 amNormally during this point of the winter season, I’m desperately seeking sun and booking trips to Florida. This year, though, I don’t know. I’m sure winter will wear me down eventually, but for 8 days into February, I feel damn good. You could say my barely there case of the winter blues is easily fixed by Benefit Sun Beam, a.k.a. liquid sunshine. They’ve billed it as that, and while it doesn’t warm me up like the sun, it gives my skin warmth that mimics the sun. Consider Sun Beam your early Spring Break in a bottle, except not the young, messy, sloshy kind. Rather, the… -
Power Couple: MAC Viva Glam Ricky & Nicki
7 Feb 2012 | 5:30 amRicky Martin reminds me of high school Spanish class. I was in 11th grade when Livin La Vida Loca came out. I tore it up on the dance floor at winter formal to this and She Bangs. (She moves, she moves!) And, wouldn’t you know it, Ricky is just as hot now as he was back then. Maybe even more so, if that’s possible. But in the interest of time, I’ll bring it back to the topic of discussion: Ricky Martin and Nicki Minaj for MAC Viva Glam 2012. Ricky’s Lip Conditioner is the same great formula we know and love, but with his signature and 100% of the proceeds going to charity. MAC’s… -
VOTE for Product Girl in the Zoya + Birchbox Custom Nail Polish Sweepstakes
6 Feb 2012 | 8:34 amCalling all Product Girl readers! We need you to help rock the vote for us in the Birchbox + Zoya nail polish sweeps. We created a mood board with our color inspiration for spring and summer, along with 11 other fabulous bloggers, and the top three winning mood boards will be turned into a Zoya Nail Polish that will be sold exclusively via Birchbox. Our Mood Board is all about Papaya. A delicious blend of orange and pink. Don’t you just want to wear this shade everywhere — shoes, shorts, cheeks, and of course, NAILS?! Voting is open now for one week, and you can vote once a day!
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Beyond Beauty Basics
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Spring/Summer Trend: Have Fun with Printed Dresses
6 Feb 2012 | 4:21 pmSpring/Summer Trend: Have Fun with Printed Dresses This Spring/Summer we’ll all be wearing printed dresses. Seen on the catwalks at everywhere from Marni to Prada, they’re a great, simple way to introduce a bit of fun and color back into our wardrobes for the summer months. Over at Prada pastel dresses were decorated with cartoon Cadillac’s, whereas Marni opted for bright 70s inspired flowers. On the high street and online, retailers are already getting in on the act with their own versions of fun, novelty prints. Take a look at this pineapple print dress from Whistles at ASOS for… -
Killer Over-the-Knee Shoes for Every Woman
14 Dec 2011 | 6:11 pmNo woman’s shoe collection is complete without a sexy pair of black boots, but shopping for just the right ones can be harrowing. With so many styles, colors and materials available, finding the right boots might feel impossible. However, you don’t have to worry anymore, as this new pair is sure to be a game changer for any woman. These black over-the-knee boots are a must have. The black, 16-inch shaft glides over the leg while hugging the calf to create a smooth, clean look that’s not too bulky. The microfiber material keeps them from having that call girl look. However, you don’t… -
Top beauty trends from London Fashion Week
14 Oct 2011 | 12:08 pmUK-based guest blogger Jo-ann Fortune reports on the top beauty trends from the London Fashion Week (LFW) runways. To celebrate all things British, we’re also offering one lucky reader the chance to win a 50ml bottle of Vivienne Westwood Boudoir perfume. All you have to do is LIKE Beyond Beauty Basics (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beyond-Beauty-Basics/97980029268) on Facebook and tell us your favorite London Fashion Week trends in the comments below! A winner will be picked Friday October 21st at 3pm EST. (US participants only, winners must respond to winner notification email within 24hrs… -
Gucci launches Guilty Pour Homme for men
29 Jun 2011 | 7:59 pmGuilty Pour Homme is the newest award winning fragrance for men by Gucci. Being a huge fan of anything Gucci we were looking forward to testing out the newest scent from The House of Gucci. Guilty Pour Homme is carefully designed for men who know what they want and who get what they want. Scene as a charismatic alpha male, a true magnet for ladies, is represented in this provocative and seductive composition. It is no wonder they picked Chris Evans (from Fantastic Four, and the highly-anticipated film Captain America: The First Avenger) to be the face of the fragrance. Check out the Frank… -
Dolce & Gabbana and GQ Magazine team-up for The One Gentleman
29 Jun 2011 | 7:47 pmDolce & Gabbana and GQ Magazine have teamed up for The One Gentleman fragrance by offering the modern gentleman to bid in a charity auction on some amazing offers ending July 3rd click here for more information D&G Auction. There are eight exceptional packages cater to the various interests of the gentleman: high-fashion, amazing travel, cool music and unique adventures. To be honest almost all of these catch my eye as well, I would kill to be the plus one! Here are some more of the details: For The Gentleman with a penchant for designer fashion – This package features a gift…
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Spring 2012: Clarins Colour Breeze.
9 Feb 2012 | 11:04 amThis spring, Clarins introduces a makeup collection that is an ode to lightness. It is downright gorgeous - and really what you would expect for spring, especially when making up a beautiful natural spring time look. The overall result is a bright and luminous complexion, defined cheek bones, ultra shiny lips and of course, irresistible eyes. Eye Quartet Mineral Palette - $40.00A beautiful eye palette that combines spring time subtle shades of blues, greys and silver. The mineral formula can be applied wet or dry for a long wear and intense colour. Blue Sky Eye Quartet Mineral Palette Blue… -
Mask Your Dull Skin with SK-II.
9 Feb 2012 | 3:02 amIf your skin is suffering this winter through the dry heat and colder climates, try a mask for some much needed hydration. SK-II makes some wonderful masks that are simple to use. All you have to do is select the right one for your skin. Facial Treatment Mask - Offers maximum hydration to replenish skin's moisture Signs Eye Mask - To hide the signs of tired, puffy eyes and dark circles Skin Signature 3D Redefining Mask - To lift and firm the skin Whitening Source Derm Revival Mask - For anyone with pigmentation or for dull skin To get the most out of your mask, try one of my tips. Trust me, I… -
Bobbi Brown Listen to Your Heart Palette.
8 Feb 2012 | 9:17 amOne of the first shows kicking off this season of Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week is The Heart Truth's Red Dress Collection 2012 Fashion Show. Coming back for the seventh year in a row, Bobbi Brown is again a proud sponsor of the evening. This year Bobbi created an exclusive, limited-edition Classic To Go Palette in support of the campaign. The palette features three universally flattering Eye Shadows, two Lip Colors and a mini Lip Gloss. The palette even features a specially designed package and the tagline "Listen to Your Heart." This petite palette is perfect. Look at the shades: Pale… -
Matrix Total Results.
8 Feb 2012 | 3:04 amLooking for a new line of styling products that will have your hair looking like you just stepped out of a salon? Use what the pros are using from Matrix, and you are almost guaranteed that look every day. With these 5 new styling products which make up the line called Total Results, you can address your most common hair challenges. What do you deal with? Dry and lifeless hair? Dull, faded hair color? Is your hair frizzy? Fine or limp? Check out these new beauties below and find which one suits your hairs needs. Moisture Cure 2-Phase Treatment This unique, two-phase, spray-on treatment… -
Get Red Carpet Ready with Murad.
7 Feb 2012 | 12:31 pmIt is award season in Hollywood. Yes, time for many red carpets rolling out. Now, you know that the celebrities don't just how up looking glam with no work before hand. I bet they spend weeks prepping their skin for the world to see. In fact, celebs including Susan Sarandon, Academy Award Winner; Toni Collette, Golden Globe Award Winner; Kim Cattrall, Golden Globe and SAG Award Winner; Emily Blunt, Golden Globe Award Winner; Dianna Agron, SAG Award Winner; and Olivia Wilde, SAG Award Nominee, all rely on Murad products to get them looking extra gorgeous. One little kit that they are using and…
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Afrobella Art — Curating An Artful Eye
9 Feb 2012 | 3:15 amIn the interest of furthering the Afrobella Art series under a knowledgable and well curated eye, I’ve turned over the reins to a new monthly contributor. Bellas, meet Veronica Marshall. She is a self-described interior design junkie, obsessed with all-things home décor, antiquing, midcentury modern design, and collecting art by emerging artists. The owner of So Noted Designs — a soon-to-be online stationery boutique — Veronica loves photography, typography, stationery, cooking, natural hair, cycling, and writing. You can follow her home décor and lifestyle inspiration on… -
I’ll Be In NYC During Fashion Week with Curls Unleashed!
7 Feb 2012 | 3:57 pmBellas, I can hardly keep up with myself this month. Last weekend I was in Atlanta for the truly wonderful Fro Fashion Week event at the Hotel Melia downtown. And this weekend, I’ll be in New York during all the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week madness, for two awesome natural hair related events! And you know I’ll be tweeting all of the glitz and glamour for you, right? Follow me! And let me tell you about Curls Unleashed. The brand new product line by Organic Root Stimulator will be hitting store shelves soon. To drum up even more anticipation for the product line, they’ve been… -
Nyssa Green Beat My Face to the Gods
7 Feb 2012 | 3:37 amFrom the moment I knew I was going to Atlanta to appear as the keynote speaker for Fro Fashion Week, I had three immediate concerns. 1 – OMG I have to give a speech? And not just be on a panel with other people? Everyone will be looking at me — yikes! 2 — What on earth will I wear? 3 — How am I gonna do this makeup? I worked on my speech over the course of two or three weeks in fits and starts. I figured out an outfit. And Atlanta’s own makeup artist Nyssa Green, kindly came by to do my makeup before my keynote speech for Fro Fashion Week. In case you… -
What Makes You Pretty Powerful?
6 Feb 2012 | 7:49 pmSometimes I really wish that the 32 year old me could go back and talk to 13 year old me, and let her know that everything was going to be alright. I wish I could tell her that the skills and resilience she gained in school would stand her in great stead down the road. I wish I could show her this photo, of myself speaking at this past weekend’s Fro Fashion Week. To show her someday instead of being too shy to raise her hand and speak up in class, she would be holding a microphone and delivering a keynote speech to a room full of women. I wish I could convince her to embrace her own… -
Cicely Tyson’s Red Carpet Beauty Secrets, From Her Amazing Makeup Artist, Damone Roberts!
6 Feb 2012 | 10:09 amLet me tell you about when I met Damone Roberts. It was in 2009, I was still living in Miami and still had a regular day job, and I was attending a beauty event dedicated to women of color at Macy’s…I wanna say in Aventura Mall. In those days I was still at the paper, so I would try to feature events I could also write about here on Afrobella! I remember sitting in a small room for employees only at Macy’s, interviewing makeup artist Patrece Williams. The door opened and in walked Damone, with that resplendent mane and glowing skin. Damone is a gorgeous individual from the…
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review: maybelline illegal length fiber extensions mascara.
8 Feb 2012 | 4:05 ambeauties, one my of favorite friends recently told me that every time she seems my lashes look longer than our previous encounter. the newest product making my lashes more awesome by the day is available in your local drugstore, maybelline illegal length fiber extensions mascara for around $8.95.this mascara rivals lash extensions by adding up to 4mm of length - for eyelashes, that is a lot of length! the formula contains fibers that gently adhere to lashes creating a seamless look. as the maybelline site notes, the best results are achieved by layering a few coats without letting lashes dry… -
new: bobbi brown rose gold collection.
7 Feb 2012 | 6:56 amfact: women are crazy about rose gold. me included. in fact, me especially.bobbi brown (aka known genius of the modern makeup world) capitalizes on this infatuation with her spring 2012 rose gold collection. inspired by bobbi's own rose gold wedding band, the collection mixes pinks, roses, corals, and plums. bobbi quips, "rose gold is instant prettiness." i couldn't have said it better myself. sigh.the rose gold collection has two shimmer bricks: rose gold and wildrose. both can be used a blush, a highlighter, or as single note shimmer eye shadows. i like mine (rose gold shade) as a blush. -
pantene nature fusion learn & earn round 2!
4 Feb 2012 | 5:27 am*for day of beauty contest info please click here.editor's note: in accordance with the ftc regulations, please be advised that MakeupLovesMe.com is working with RecycleBank .com to bring you this series and received a $200 gift card as part of this collaboration. -
review: lush bubbleroon - in rose jam, green, and yuzu & cocoa.
3 Feb 2012 | 5:36 amone of lush's newer bubble bars, the adorable bubbleroons can be tossed under running water to create a fragrant and moisturizing bath. the logic behind this product is probably, everyone loves a macaroon, everyone loves a bubble bar - why not combine them? which is genius!currently lush has bubbleroons available in rose jam, green, and juzu & coco. the rose jam scent is based on an ancient turkish recipe. i love me some rose scent! so earlier this week i tossed my rose jam bubbleroon into my tub and was instantly transported to a warmer, calmer place. these make a great gift, or gift for… -
review: benefit hello flawless oxygen wow.
2 Feb 2012 | 2:11 ambenefit's new foundation won't be on counters until march, but it goes live on benefitcosmetics.com february 15th, and it's on HSN TODAY which is good because you needed this product yesterday. this brightening liquid foundation combines moderate coverage with the appearance of just getting an oxygen facial. hello flawless oxygen wow liquid foundation contains vitamin C & E, boosts cellular respiration, contains SPF 25 and is oil-free; the result is the most hydrating, downright sexiest foundation i have ever tried. my skin looks so dewy! available in 9 shades (3 lights, 3 mediums, and 3…
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Mario Dedivanovic NYC Workshop Video
6 Feb 2012 | 7:20 pmRemember the Mario Dedivanovic workshop I sponsored last month in NYC? Well, Mario just posted a video recap - and I make a cameo. Can you spot me? -
Beauty (Book) Mark: StyleUnited.com
1 Feb 2012 | 8:23 pmI love fashion and beauty magazines.Mr. Spoiled Pretty, not so much. Probably because I subscribe to a gazillionand my magazine library takes up a ridiculous amount of real estate in ourhouse. Every month when my new issues are delivered, I pour over the pages –reading about the latest products and innovations and gleaning genius styletips. But as much as I love my magazines, I’m often frustrated by the broad-spectrumadvice. Like most women, I want advice and recommendations that address myunique beauty and style concerns. Which is why I am so excited to have recentlydiscovered a new… -
Makeup Mondays With Mario: Maximize Your Eyes
30 Jan 2012 | 8:30 pmCelebrity makeup artist Mario Dedivanovic is answering your burning beauty questions!!! Every Monday, he will answer a beauty/skin care question as part of a weekly column on Spoiled Pretty, Makeup Mondays with Mario.Heya Mario-I have dark lashes, but they are barely visible. My lashes are sparse and short, so I'm in the market for a mascara that will maximize my eyes. Can you recommend some of your favorite mascaras to lengthen and volumize my fringe so that they look like false lashes? That's the look that I want, but I don't know if it's even possible. Also, I've heard of those products… -
NARS Diamond LifeShimmer Nail Polish
27 Jan 2012 | 6:13 amPeep my polish. The shade is Diamond Life from NARS Spring 2012 collection. Sade’s 1984 debut album inspired this metallic violet lacquer.Believe it or not, I achieved this opacity with just one coat of polish. It took almost no time at all to dry (a huge bonus when you're multitasking and as busy as I am) and I've been getting compliments on my mani all week. I'll be reviewing some more products from the new collection in the next couple of days...so stay tuned (and save up your cash). -
Mario Dedivanovic NYC Makeup Workshop Recap
26 Jan 2012 | 8:19 pmEarlier this month, I was lucky enough to attend Mario Dedivanovic's first NYC makeup workshop.Mario is one of the most sought-after makeup artists in the world and is the wizard behind Kim Kardashian's flawless face. His celebrity clientele also includes Natasha Bedingfield, Eliza Dushku, Michelle Williams, Amanda Bynes, Gina Gershon and many others. Over the course of the five hour seminar, Mario worked his makeup magic, demonstrating how to create a red carpet look - with singer/actress Adrienne Bailon acting as his model. Mario also answered the attendees burning beauty questions,…
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Haus of Gloi Perfume Oils for Valentine’s Day Reviews
9 Feb 2012 | 11:00 amHaus of Gloi Perfume Oils for Valentine’s Day Haus of Gloi has created five scents for Valentine’s Day. Perfume oils are available in small sample vials ($3.00) or a 5ml amber glass bottle ($15.00). The photo above shows several vials of various scents. I’m still working my way through their regular catalog of scents, but I did trial their recent seasonal ones. Their perfume oils last six hours or so on me, with some scents tending to stay longer on the skin. Come Hither is described as being inspired by herbs and roots used in Hoodoo to attract a mate. It has Bourbon… -
Hit List: Best Matte Eyeshadow Formula
9 Feb 2012 | 10:00 amWhat’s the Best Matte Eyeshadow Formula…? What brand/products win this category? What makes it so great? Thanks to Caroline for today’s topic! -
Look: Pop of Color for Spring
9 Feb 2012 | 9:00 amLook: Pop of Color for Spring This was a recent look I used to test out the wear of several products–the newer MAC eyeshadow quad (because it had a very stubborn shade in it), MAC’s Pearlglide Intense Eyeliner (because it was worth re-testing), and Becca Damselfly (had not tested the wear before). I haven’t worn either the lipstick or gloss on its own, so I haven’t finished testing either of those, but I thought they might work well with this look so at least I could get a lip swatch out of it! You will need the following… Eyes: NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base… -
5 Midnight Navy Blue Eyeshadows
9 Feb 2012 | 6:00 am5 Midnight Navy Blue Eyeshadows This type of shade is popular, and there are so many wonderful versions available! These are five of my favorites, from high-end to budget-friendly. Le Metier de Beaute Lapis MAC Deep Truth Make Up For Ever #308 NYX Kiss in Casablanca Inglot #428 What’s your favorite navy blue eyeshadow? -
Le Metier de Beaute Northern Lights Collection for Spring 2012
9 Feb 2012 | 3:00 amLe Metier de Beaute Northern Lights Collection for Spring 2012 Spring is looking up, literally. For hues inspired by nature’s most mysterious phenomenon, look no further than the night skies of the north and onto the runways of Fashion Week’s favorites. The Aurora Borealis (a.k.a. the Northern Lights) dazzle the skyline with a light show only nature could create, inspiring fashion to continue its love affair with color for Spring 2012, but with a softer touch. Caused by a collision of naturally charged atomic particles in the atmosphere, the Aurora Borealis turn the sky from green to…
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Natural Makeup and Hair Looks to Try Now
8 Feb 2012 | 12:38 pm9 Natural Makeup and Hair Looks You Should Try Let your natural beauty shine this year with these simple hairstyle inspirations and makeup techniques that’ll perfect what your momma gave you This is a TotalBeauty.com natural makeup article Celebrities’ flawless complexions and perfectly tousled hair take a lot more effort than they’d like us to believe. But while they may not roll out of bed looking that good, they know how to fake like they rolled out of bed looking that good. The secret? Hair and makeup that plays up their natural beauty. Get the tutorials to highlight… -
Poetic Wish: Vancleef & Arpels
31 Jan 2012 | 12:07 pmViral video by ebuzzing A Precious Box Each Poetic Wish timepiece is presented in its own extraordinary cabinet made of precious woods and mother-of-pearl inlay. The boxes tell the story of the Poetic Wish watches and, when they are put together, the young lovers from within the story are re-united. The cabinet’s interiors have been conceived following the tradition of stringedinstrument makers so as to enhance the sound of the Poetic Complications. The watch, placed in its customised box, becomes a collector’s piece. Read the story here: Once upon a time, Van Cleef & Arpels asked a… -
Golden Globes Beauty Tips
31 Jan 2012 | 12:02 pmFind out how to get the “Golden Globes glow” with this video! -
Women’s Trench Coats: Which Style Is Best For You?
26 Jan 2012 | 2:00 pmMake a statement in 2012 by choosing the best trench coat for your body shape and your personality. Are you petite, tall, or just want to enhance your figure? Are you more into neutral colors and classic styles of trench coats, or would you like to add more color and pizzazz to your everyday wardrobe? Read on to explore your options in sporting the perfect womens coats for you. Choosing a trench coat to flatter your figure Trench coats come in many lengths and styles, so you have options in choosing the best one for your shape and wearing it well. For example, if you are shorter and… -
10 Best and Worst Picks from the Frozen Food Aisle
18 Jan 2012 | 2:31 pm10 Best and Worst Picks from the Frozen Food Aisle Don’t be fooled by these “healthy” meals. See which frozen foods are helping your diet — and which ones are wrecking your healthy-eating efforts This is a TotalBeauty.com diet article When we see the words “low-fat enchilada” on a frozen meal, we get excited — even though we have a sneaking suspicion that those cheese-covered, heavily processed bites of heaven are most likely not good for us. With this guide, you’ll be able to choose the frozen food options that are good for you and taste great.
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Dexter Michael C. Hall And Ex-Wife Jennifer Carpenter Share The Sweetest Day!
9 Feb 2012 | 11:20 amOoohh.EM.gEE. This is like a scene straight up outta Nicholas Sparks movie. We seriously got chills when we saw this picture. Chills!! As U may remember, Michael C. Hall and his then-wife, Jennifer Carpenter, had a ROUGH year. They were trying to deal with his cancer AND his alleged affair with Julia Stiles. It was all too much so they abruptly divorced. But lately, they've been seen on romantic dates and this picture confirms it!! That flame is rekindled!! YaY for LOVE!! [Image via Pacific Coast News.] -
Adele Is Gonna LOVE This!!!
9 Feb 2012 | 11:10 amSimply stunning!!! Check out this beautifully harmonized cover by YouTube superstars VanJess of Adele's Someone Like You (above)! Yes! Yes! Yes! -
Katy Seals It With A Kiss Smile!
9 Feb 2012 | 10:50 amThis continues to be one of the most amicable divorces EVA! As previously reported, Katy Perry and Russell Brand finalized their divorce this week. Plus, Katy sealed the deal with a smiley face! Now, her court docs are floating around and we get to see Miss Perry's happy signature! We're glad this wasn't messy. We hope that smile is on her face too! -
Naomi Watts Has Been Cast As Princess Diana In New Biopic!
9 Feb 2012 | 10:40 amLooks like Charlize Theron (or Carey Mulligan) is going to have some competition! Earlier this week, we heard that both Charlize and Carey are favorites to play the role of Princess Di in an upcoming biopic based on the 2009 book Diana: Closely Guarded Secret. Now, we've learned that Naomi Watts has just signed on to play Princess Diana in ANOTHER upcoming movie about the Princess of Wales entitled Caught In Flight, which is being described as follows: CAUGHT IN FLIGHT is a compelling portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales during the last two years of her life. It charts how finding true… -
Quote Of The Day
9 Feb 2012 | 10:20 am"It's Hot to Be in Your 50s." - Sharon Stone on embraces aging [Image via WENN.]
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Dlisted - Be Very Afraid
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Jay-Z And Beyonce Are Trademarking Blue Ivy Carter™
9 Feb 2012 | 8:06 amBeyonce and Jay-Z are making it clear that if anybody's going to make money off of their chosen one, it's going to be their asses. A few days after Blue Ivy Carter became the only baby born on earth (It's true. All our birth certificates are now null and void since B.I.C. is the only human that matters.), several hos tried to trademark her full name to use on a line of baby products. Those trademarks were stamped with a giant red DENIED and the trademark office said that the name already belonged to the most famous human on the planet. According to The Washington Post, Beyonce and Jay-Z are… -
Halle Berry Makes A Healthy And Wonderful Decision During Her Custody Fight With Gabriel Aubry
9 Feb 2012 | 6:50 amThat oily, rank-smelling drops of nastiness that just appeared on your monitor is from potent sarcasm dripping from that title. In case you didn't already know from that cloud of insanity hovering over L.A., the joint ambassadors of CRAZY, Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry, are turning their pretty faces into uglycrazyfaces while fighting over Nahla in court. Gabriel loses his shit over every move Halle makes and Halle loses her shit over every move Gabriel makes. The whole scene is messier than a fist party catered by Metamucil. So that's why it's such a perfect time for Halle to pick up Nahla… -
Why Putting Your Face Near A Dog's Mouth Isn't A Good Idea
9 Feb 2012 | 5:24 amWhat started out as a feel good story about a firefighter rescuing an Argentine mastiff from an icy lake ended with the news anchor getting messed up in the lips. Kyle Dyer of Denver 9 News was almost done interviewing the dog's owner and the firefighter when she got closer to Gladiator Maximus (I can't with that name) and the ho bit her ass hard. Paramedics were called and Kyle had to be taken to the hospital where she underwent reconstructive surgery for injuries on her lips. Kyle's co-anchor said that it could take a few weeks for her to fully recover and she won't be back on the air for a… -
Victoria Gotti Is Looking Beat
9 Feb 2012 | 4:21 amIf you told me that this was really White Oprah trying to look like 25-year-old (in Stodden years, obviously) Lindsay Lohan with the help of a backwards discount wig named Crystal from Party City, bronzer (in shade: death diarrhea) mixed with bloody dirt from a crime scene and the make-up artist who did Pam's rotting skin on True Blood, I wouldn't call you a liar. This is LiLo at an amfAR gala in NYC last night, and I wouldn't be surprised if she once she strolled in looking like that, the organizers changed the event to benefit her instead of AIDS research, because DAMN. We can all update… -
The CAPTION THIS Contest WINNER For February 8th!
9 Feb 2012 | 3:24 amIt took his whole fortune to achieve and forty years of trying, but finally Beiber was able to butch up his image. - Datura Runners-up: Dog the bounty hunter's seldom seen son, Pups, the pussy hunter - Eileenie McMeanie When Courtney Stodden and Doug Hutchison invite another porn iguana into their bedroom, they like to send her home with a commemorative portrait. - skabazzle Sure, Derek got charged extra at Glamour Shots in the mall, but as far as he was concerned, the greek tragedy set surcharge (and the escorts on clearance he rented) were worth every fuckin' penny. - Aphid via Break.com
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Apple Store employees accept petitions from protesters
9 Feb 2012 | 11:00 amSlightly over a dozen protesters from Change.org and SumofUS delivered a petition signed by more than 250,000 people to the Grand Central Terminal Apple Store today. Both organizations are urging Apple to improve working conditions at factories run by its overseas suppliers, particularly Foxconn's massive facility in China. CNET reports the event was relatively low-key -- there were more people present covering the event for the media than the number of protesters who showed up -- and Apple Store employees seemed well-prepared when they accepted the big box of signatures. The group claims the… -
NOAA drops BlackBerry, embraces iPhone and iPad
9 Feb 2012 | 10:00 amThe Loop is reporting that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is taking RIM BlackBerry devices off of the list of officially supported mobile devices. What's taking the place of the trusty old BlackBerry? iPhones and iPads running iOS 5 and newer versions of the mobile OS. While a February 3rd memo from NOAA Chief Information Officer and Director for High Performance Computing and Communications Joseph Klimavicz noted that support for BlackBerrys will continue until May 12, 2012, it does not say when the government organization will actually start providing workers… -
Apple stock soars, company worth more than Google, Microsoft combined
9 Feb 2012 | 9:30 amWhoa! As of this writing (noon EST) Apple stock has reached a new high of US$493.85, which is a new a record. It also gives the company a market capitalization of $465 billion, which exceeds the combined totals of Google and Microsoft. Apple passed Microsoft in Market Cap back in May of 2010. At the current prices, Apple is comfortably ahead of Exxon Mobil, with has a market cap of about $400 million. Just yesterday we reported that Apple had gained $100 in share price since Steve Jobs died last October, but those numbers are already outdated.Apple stock soars, company worth more than Google,… -
Satechi's Cup Holder Mount keeps your iPad and iPhone close at hand
9 Feb 2012 | 9:00 amSo, your Family Truckster is loaded with sixteen cup holders in various places. Since you already have a place to stash your hot coffee while driving, wouldn't it be nice to use one of those cup holders for something really useful, like holding your iPad or iPhone within arm's reach? Satechi yesterday delivered the SCH-121 Cup Holder Mount (US$29.99), which comes with two cradles, one for 7" - 10" tablets and the other for your smartphone. While you don't exactly want to be going down the road watching movies on your iPad, this is perfect for the back seat crowd, front row passengers, or for… -
Steve Jobs' 1991 FBI file has been released
9 Feb 2012 | 8:26 amHave a bit of time? Want to learn more about Steve Jobs' life than you were able to dredge up reading the Walter Isaacson biography? All you have to do is read the 191-page 1991 FBI background investigation of Jobs that was done when he was being considered for an appointment to the President's Export Council. The file also include records of a 1985 bomb threat made against Jobs. John Cook at Gawker noted that "I've read the files from a lot of background FBI investigations; it's pretty rare in my experience that this much derogatory information gets dredged up." What kind of derogatory…
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Amazon Hits Apple with New 'Three Kindles for the Price of an iPad' Commercial
9 Feb 2012 | 8:42 amWith its prominent position in the smartphone and tablet markets, it's no surprise that Apple is a popular target in its competitors advertising as they seek to differentiate themselves from Apple even as they ride on the popularity of the company's brand and products. Samsung has been one of the most prominent users of this tactic lately with its series of ads showing Apple fans waiting in line for the next new product launch only to be wowed by the latest Samsung product being used by a passerby. Back in 2010, Amazon took on the iPad with a Kindle ad touting its E Ink capabilities that… -
High-Resolution Sharp Display Reportedly for iPad 3 Surfaces
9 Feb 2012 | 8:08 amThe flurry of iPad 3 part leaks continues today following yesterday's interior photo of the rear shell and some follow-up photos of the exterior of the shell and the Smart Cover magnets. Among the most prominent additions today are new photos of what may be the iPad 3's display. Japanese blog Macotakara points to a posting by repair firm iLab Factory showing a 9.7-inch LCD panel from Sharp that is said to be a 2048x1536 high-resolution display set for inclusion in the iPad 3. The panel shows three ribbon cables connecting the display to its circuit board, in line with a previously-leaked… -
Steve Jobs' 1991 FBI File Released, Reveals Consideration for Presidential Appointment
9 Feb 2012 | 7:33 amAs noted by Gawker, the FBI has just released a 1991 background check on Steve Jobs. The 191-page document was undertaken as Jobs was being considered for a presidential appointment to the President's Export Council by George H. W. Bush. The file was released following a Freedom of Information Act request filed through the open government site MuckRock. Beyond basic biographical information, the report makes reference to comments from a number of Jobs' acquaintances who were interviewed to help build a picture of his background. Gawker notes that the report contains an unusually high number… -
Apple to Introduce iPad 3 in First Week of March
9 Feb 2012 | 6:01 amAllThingsD, which has an accurate track record in revealing Apple's new product media events, is reporting that Apple will hold an event to launch the iPad 3 in the first week of March.Sources say the company has chosen the first week in March to debut the successor to the iPad 2, and will do so at one of its trademark special events. The event will be held in San Francisco, presumably at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Apple’s preferred location for big announcements like these. No word yet on a street date for the iPad 3 (assuming that’s what it’s called), though my guess is… -
Photo of the Back of an iPad 3 Rear Shell, Smart Cover Magnets
8 Feb 2012 | 9:44 pmApparently, iPad 3 enclosures are easy to come by these days. Earlier today, Repair Labs posted a photo of the interior the iPad 3 rear shell. They concluded that there were some minor changes that suggested a larger battery and redesigned logic board. Tonight, Apple.pro posts an image of the back of the same shell, showing it to look quite simliar to the current iPad 2 backing, though the camera appears closer to the edge. There's no markings on the enclosure, however. No "iPad" or serial number markings. The site also claims to have a photo of the Smart Cover magnets, suggesting the iPad 3…
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Kodak axing digital cameras business
9 Feb 2012 | 11:00 amKodak, which filed for bankruptcy last month, is killing its digital cameras business and plans to focus on printing in an effort to save money. -
Review: Psychonauts gets in your head
9 Feb 2012 | 10:34 amSeven years after its critically acclaimed and commercially ignored debut, Double Fine’s Psychonauts has finally made it to the Mac. Happily, this game is worth every second of the wait. -
Emptying the trash automatically
9 Feb 2012 | 10:15 amNo, Automator doesn't include an Empty the Trash action, but Chris Breen reveals how you can build your own. -
Apple and Google disagree over licensing of essential patents
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Study: Android phones don't age well compared to iPhones
9 Feb 2012 | 9:30 amThe bottom line: If you own an iPhone for 18 months and decide to resell it, you will get more money for it than any other comparable Android or BlackBerry smartphone.
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iPhone Savior
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Jay and Silent Bob Want To Eat Your Brains
7 Feb 2012 | 11:57 amBecause I'm a huge closet fan of hetero life-mates Jay and Slient Bob, these iconic iPhone cases matter. Kevin Smith is all about pimping merchandise — so why not add iPhone 4 cases to the mix. You can expect to pay $40 for my favorite comic book inspired "Eat Brains" case, or any other one of the 9 different designs on Kevin's Smodcast website. All of these SModCo iPhone 4 cases are Case-Mate brand so you can be sure they will make a quality fit. I'm hoping that "Bulntman and Chronic" iPhone cases won't be too far behind. What do you say Kevin? -
Apple Warns Developers About Manipulating App Store Chart Rankings
6 Feb 2012 | 9:01 pmApple posted an announcement on Monday warning developers that anyone involved in manipulating App Store chart rankings or user reviews will end up losing membership in the Developer Program. Adhering to Guidelines on Third-Party Marketing Services "Once you build a great app, you want everyone to know about it. However, when you promote your app, you should avoid using services that advertise or guarantee top placement in App Store charts." said Apple. "Even if you are not personally engaged in manipulating App Store chart rankings or user reviews, employing services… -
Social Media Explained — With Donuts
6 Feb 2012 | 8:30 pmThe creative team at Three Ships Media didn't plan on their hysterical "Social Media and Donuts" post to go viral. But after making the rounds on Facebook, the team has proved that "sometimes the best ideas are the easiest." "There are plenty of projects that can and should require hours of work. But sometimes the best ideas – and the most successful — are ones that fly off the hand," said Adam Rhew. "We used donuts because we had just been talking about a weekend road race in which participants ran two miles, ate 12 glazed Krispy Kremes, and… -
If You Try To Get Rid of Siri — She Will Kill You!
6 Feb 2012 | 5:25 pmBy now I'm sure you're familiar with Siri, and of course there is also Siri Pro, but now witness the worst iPhone nightmare ever — "Psycho Siri" as imagined in this epic special effects thriller. This creepy, full-throttle sci-fi video begins innocently enough when one of the characters brings home an abandoned iPhone 4S. Let's just say the find was a 'killer deal'. Hell hath no fury like Siri scorned. [The Next Web] -
"I don't even own a Galaxy Note and I've already misplaced the pen"
6 Feb 2012 | 4:12 pmAlthough Samsung's Galaxy Note Super Bowl commercial was designed to mock Apple hipsters waiting in line for the newest iPhone, it was the company's emphasis on their revolutionary "stylus" that caused a huge Twitter backlash on Monday. You know the chatter on Twitter has hit critical mass when the attention begins to focus on losing the pen rather than the stuff that truly matters like the large 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED touchsceen with 1280×800 resolution. My favorite Tweet from the lot is a hysterical one from Paul Madsen. "I don't even…
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Romance survey [infographic]
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Do aliens go invisible by 'going green'?
9 Feb 2012 | 11:24 amAs we discover more and more planets around other stars, the Fermi Paradox is becoming, well, more paradoxical. The Fermi Paradox simply asks the question "where are they?" Our Milky Way galaxy is so big and so old -- and we are estimated to be accompanied by at least 100 billion planets -- that aliens should have visited us by now. Instead, when we peruse the heavens, we are faced with the Great Silence, which is one of the biggest challenges to modern astronomy. Full story at Discovery News. More news from Discovery Communications. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Mysterious sounds reported around the world
9 Feb 2012 | 11:23 amPeople around the world have reported hearing strange sounds from the skies over the past month. Sometimes they describe it as a hum or low rumble; other times it’s a whine, thump, or even a melody. Often the sounds have been recorded and posted online, fueling rumors and conspiracy theories. One blogger wrote, "either the world is ending, aliens are landing or everyone is getting hoaxed. Or, possibly, there’s an actual scientific explanation for the mass amount of YouTube videos capturing bizarre sounds that are being heard around the globe. Are we witnessing the beginning of a… -
Costa Concordia: an ecological time bomb
9 Feb 2012 | 11:21 amAs workers begin to extract the half-million gallons of fuel in the shipwrecked cruise liner, locals are worried that their pristine waters are in danger. Reporting by Rossella Lorenzi. Written and produced by Rossella Lorenzi and Martin Berman. Full story at Discovery News. More news from Discovery Communications. Permalink | Leave a comment » -
Inside Syria's capitol: nervously normal
9 Feb 2012 | 11:18 amAs the violence in Syria continues to escalate, Syrian citizens are arming themselves to resist their oppressive regime. For days, Homs, the third-largest city in Syria, has endured shelling, tanks and attacks by heavy weaponry. Syrian protestors react with more violence against forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad, resulting in all-out war zones in some residential neighborhoods. Full story at Discovery News. More news from Discovery Communications. Permalink | Leave a comment »
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FBI file on Steve Jobs released, was considered for special appointment to Bush I White House
9 Feb 2012 | 10:05 amSteve Jobs’ FBI file has been released and is now available for public viewing on their web site. It contains information from a background investigation conducted in 1991 when Jobs was being considered for an appointment to the President’s Export Council during the Bush I White House. It also includes information relating to a bomb threat against Jobs in 1985. The link comes via Gawker who pulled a lot of quotes from it about Jobs’ character and personal behavior. The issue of Steve Jobs’ character has come up on numerous occasions including his autobiography by… -
Mobile Nations fitness month: Week 2! [iPad 3 + Xbox Kinect giveaway]
9 Feb 2012 | 9:49 amThe quest to get thinner, stronger, faster, and healthier with iMore and Mobile Nations continues! We’ve survived the first week. We’ve set our goals and whether we achieved them (yay!) or are still working on them (take that!), we’re feeling better and doing better because of it. And we’re getting tons of great feedback. This might just be the year where mobile and lifestyle fully come together, where eHealth and eFitness — or iHealth and iFitness if you’re in the Apple ecosystem! — finally start making the impact we’ve all been waiting for. -
Learn how to make your lattes more beautiful with Coffee Art for iPhone
9 Feb 2012 | 9:39 amYour dreams of becoming the perfect home barista who offers up beautiful lattes to your guests will come true with Coffee Art for iPhone. This app will teach you, in great detail, how to add hearts, tulips, and even dragons to the top of your espresso drinks. Art of Coffee is like attending a class. Before learning how to create your designs, the app teaches you the basics of espresso making and how to pull the perfect shot. It then focuses on how to steam the ideal pitcher of foamy milk. When it’s time to learn about the designs, Art of Coffee provides detailed, step-by-step… -
Poll: What hardware features do you want in iPad 3?
9 Feb 2012 | 7:58 amWhat hardware features do you want in iPad 3?Now that it looks like Apple is getting close to announcing the iPad 3, it’s time to get serious about what we’re expecting from it. Let’s start with hardware. It pretty much sounds like a given that we’ll be getting a 2048×1536 Retina display, which means, at 9.7-inches it won’t be quite as dense as the iPhone 4S but you’ll likely be holding it further away from your eyes, effectively making the difference minor. LTE 4G networking is harder to pin down. The Qualcomm chipset sounds like it’s ready, but… -
52% off Case-Mate Barely There Case for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 [Daily deal]
9 Feb 2012 | 7:05 amFor today only, the iMore Store has the Case-Mate Barely There Case for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 on sale for only $11.95! Get them before they’re gone! Get the Case-Mate Barely There Case for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 now! The Barely There is Case-Mate’s new line of sporty cases for the iPhone 4S, AT&T iPhone 4, or Verizon iPhone 4. These cases are designed to help protect the design of the iPhone 4S, AT&T iPhone 4, or Verizon iPhone 4 while allowing more of it to show. Features: Extremely slim profile Impact resistant flexible plastic shell Covers the back and corners of the iPhone…
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Video: Nas @ Superbowl After-Party
9 Feb 2012 | 11:45 amNas and French Montana celebrating the NY Giants victory at 1OAK. It was written #giants #tried2tolduFebruary 5, 2012 10:13 pm via Twitter for iPhoneReplyRetweetFavorite@nahrighteskay Previously: Jay-Z Performs @ Carnegie Hall (Video) -
Video: Snoop Nominates Wiz for High Times’ Stoner of the Year
9 Feb 2012 | 11:37 amDuring a photoshoot for the April issue of the herbal magazine, which hits newsstands February 14th, Snoop gave Wiz this very prestigious endorsement. Props: Aqua Previously: Wiz Khalifa – DayToday (While You Were Sleeping) (Video) -
Meek Mill ft. Rick Ross – Erday (No Tags/CDQ)
9 Feb 2012 | 11:25 amLeaked earlier this week with tags. This will appear on Meek Mill’s Dreamchasers 2. Download: Link Produced by Cardiak. Props to HNHH. Previously: Meek Mill – Audemar -
Q45 ft. Joe Budden – Living My Dreams
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Video: Fred The Godson ft. DJ Self – Blue Sky
9 Feb 2012 | 10:20 amPreviously: Olivia & Fred The Godson – Freshy
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New Version Of Jo Jo: 16-Yr Old “Bri” Out Of Cali [Video]
9 Feb 2012 | 11:26 amBri a native from Reseda,CA began singing in middle school. She was discovered by her producer Major League at Target when he heard her singing while she was waiting in line with her mother. Though she is young, she has the likes of a fellow R&B singer JoJo when she first bursted onto the seen. Currently Bri is working on her second mixtape called “Lights Out” and is getting ready to a track with Ben J from the New Boyz, as well as Brose Royce who has generated major underground buzz right now. Look out for more big things from this young lady. More On Bossip! For The… -
Spotted: Thandie Newton Goes Grecian Chic in London
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You Can’t Be Serious: Woman Gets Locked Up For Keeping Kids Away From Crack Rocks Smokin’-Yayo Dealin’ Horrible Husband
9 Feb 2012 | 11:13 amSMH A North Carolina dad lost his job for doing coke, and he’s currently awaiting trial for dealing. But he still has partial custody of his kids and because she won’t let them go to his house, his ex-wife could go to jail: WCNC reports that David Edward Kennedy was fired from his job with the city of Charlotte, NC when he failed a drug test, and in November, he was indicted on federal cocaine trafficking charges. Since that time, his ex-wife (who is unnamed) hasn’t let their kids visit him. His lawyer says, “There is no reason for Mother to deny Father access to the… -
Bossip Certified Links
9 Feb 2012 | 11:06 am[HipHopWired.com] 50 Cent Visits Famine Victims In Somalia, Kenya 50 Cent is teaming up with the World Food Program to see firsthand the effects of hunger in Somalia and Kenya. The rap star flew to Dolo, Somalia on Wednesday. (Read) [StyleBlazer.com] StyleBlazer NYC Street Fashion Shots 02.09.12: Animal Instincts Edition We’ve all heard that old expression: ‘you can buy fashion, but you can’t buy style.’ That’s because style is more about your natural instincts for putting pieces together. These style savants were neither timid or shy about what they went with for their day’s… -
Kelly Rowland… Come Get Your “Motivation” Fans! [Video]
9 Feb 2012 | 10:58 amFlip the page to see Marvin’s room… by this Rican lil girl.
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Jen Gets Smacked Hard In Basketball Wives 4 Trailer
9 Feb 2012 | 10:12 amlawd… get these girls.. We’ve been reading about all the behind-the-scenes drama of ‘Basketball Wives 4′ from Jennifer Williams saying that former bestie Evelyn Lozada being jealous to rumors that Evelyn’s assistant went upside Jennifer’s head during taping. Now there is a trailer to accompany these rumors and Tami is letting everyone know within the first few minutes that “the circle’ is nothing but a straight line” this season. Evelyn is out to prove that she’s about that life in the trailer as she is ready scrap anyone who want… -
Lala Anthony Covers YRB: Talks ‘Basketball Wife’ Label & Emulating Her Career After ‘Oprah’s’
9 Feb 2012 | 9:37 amTV Personality and media mogul in the making, Lala Anthony, is featured as ‘New York’s Most Valuable Player’ in the latest issue of YRB Magazine. In one of her most daring shoots to date, she poses in elaborate head pieces and embellished heels paired with gowns, tutus and leotards. She also chats it up about who’s career she’d like to emulate, how she feels about being ‘a basketball wife’ as well as the importance of being a role model. On who’s career she’d like to Emulate [Oprah]. She started in radio; I started in radio. She… -
Terrence J Tweets About Career, Selita & Connects: ‘I Can’t Believe This Is My Life’
9 Feb 2012 | 8:30 amTerrence J has definitely made a name for himself over the past few years as a television personality and has managed to leave a lasting impression on some of today’s top entertainers. He stepped on the scene in 2005 after winning a nationwide talent competition for BET’s 106 & Park and since then has begun making the transition into an actor. Last night, on the eve of the premiere of his new movie ‘Think Like A Man’, he took to twitter to He recently took expressed how elated he was at how far he has come in his career as well as the people he has met, including his… -
New Video: Raz B – “Na Na Na”
9 Feb 2012 | 6:47 amApparently Raz B is back and wants “to do something real, real freaky to you,”… Last night, he released a too-hot-for-TV video for his iTunes single “Na Na Na,” and Twitter ate it right on up. Raz B trended for a few hours after its release (mostly jokes). But funny enough, despite the R. Kelly undertones, the song isn’t the worst thing to ever hit the net. The video may be another story. In it, Raz attempts to beat it like Michael Jackson, get freaky in the shower and give us a glimpse of him in his briefs while singing: “I can work your body real… -
Ne-Yo and His Fiancee Make It Rain In A Strip Club
8 Feb 2012 | 12:37 pmNe-Yo has money to blow.. He showed up at an Atlanta strip club last night with his fiance in tow and had the place popping after he made it rain on a lucky stripper. The new VP of A&R at Motown and star of blockbuster film Red Tails dropped so much money it covered the floor and lined the backs of strippers standing at 90-degree angles. It’s rumored that he blew at least $3-$5,000 in the club that night, but he didn’t drink a drop of alcohol….however, It looks as though he carpeted the floor with enough money to pay someone’s phone bill, tuition bill and a book…
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MissInfo.tv
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New Music: Vado Feat. Nipsey Hussle “What You Need”, Plus Prodigy Feat. Cory Gunz, & More…
9 Feb 2012 | 11:31 amMaybe a little taste of Slime Flu 3? As Nipsey Hussle and Vado were spotted in the studio in late January, it seems like this is one of their products. Nipsey took it to his Twitter to drop “What You Need,” produced by Cardiak. New Music: Vado Feat. Nipsey Hussle – “What You Need” (prod. by Cardiak) Watch Nipsey’s latest video for “Rose Clique” and Vado’s for “Ok Ya’ll” featuring Fabolous. Much more new songs from Prodigy Feat. Cory Gunz, Meek Mill Feat. Rick Ross, Wale, 360 & J. Cole, and E-40 Feat. Juicy J and 2… -
Grammy’s Promo No. 2: Nicki Minaj Freestyles, LL Cool J Beatboxes
9 Feb 2012 | 10:22 amThree days away from music’s biggest night, we’re treated with another Nicki Minaj and LL Cool J promo. Up for four Grammy’s this year, the Barbz is seen rapping over LL Cool J’s beat-box. Don’t miss out this Sunday night when Nicki will be performing a new single, “Roman Holiday.” Catch the promo after the jump. Related: Nicki Minaj And LL Cool J Gear Up For The Grammys (Video) Grammy Update: Chris Brown Set to Perform and Nicki Minaj Will Debut New Song Madonna Defies Time With Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., LMFAO & Cee Lo At Super Bowl XLVI’s Halftime… -
Kanye West & Jay-Z ‘Go CRAY’ In “Ni**as In Paris” (New Video)
9 Feb 2012 | 8:45 amAfter a little extended wait, Kanye West and Jay-Z bring their live show to the video screen in “Ni**as In Paris.” The Hit-Boy-produced (and now certified double-platinum) smash single off Watch The Throne gets the video treatment featuring footage of their tour stop at L.A.’s Staples Center back in December. While it isn’t exactly Paris, go cray with The Throne in the City of Angels. Premiered by VEVO Previously: Meet Viral Sensation, “N—as In Paris” Subway Rapper, Terrane Hicks! Only In NYC: Insane “N***as In Paris” Subway Singer Has Officially Made It… -
Pharrell Introduces Yuna: Malaysia’s Best Kept Secret
9 Feb 2012 | 5:34 amYuna Peforms “Lullabies” in Brooklyn These days, it’s tough to find vocalists that you won’t forget as soon as the next Rick Ross video drops. We’re over exposed to music and it doesn’t look like the overload will let up any time soon. So it’s a real treat when the MissInfo.tv crew comes across a singer that we’re impressed by. A few weeks ago we introduced you to Yuna (by way of Fader), a souful Malaysian singer/songwriter that caught the attention of Pharrell… and Gabz! Like many of you, we fell in love with her soothing voice, which… -
Odd Future’s Earl Sweatshirt Releases New Song Through Twitter
8 Feb 2012 | 9:06 pmIt’s been a long time coming for Odd Future’s most lyrical rapper. After being in a Samoan reform school for some time, Earl Sweatshirt has finally surfaced. Until we get some photo proof that he’s really Stateside, check out his comeback song “Home” below. New Music: Earl Sweatshirt – “Home” Earl’s Public Service Announcement after the jump…. Related: News: Earl Sweatshirt Talks To The New Yorker,
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Fly Style
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運動会の入場行進で使われる音楽
18 Jan 2012 | 12:10 pm入場行進の際によく使われる運動会の音楽には、有名なクラシックがいくつかあります。 例えば、ロシアのカバレフスキーによって作曲された「ギャロップ」という曲があります。 ギャロップとは馬の競技で全速力で走ることをさしています [...] -
運動会の音楽の定番・天国と地獄
15 Jan 2012 | 6:02 pm運動会の音楽と聞いて誰もが思い浮かべるのが、「天国と地獄」でしょう。 これは、ジャック・オッフェンバックという人によって作曲された オペレッタ「地獄のオルフェ」で演奏されていた曲です。 オペレッタとは、軽い喜歌劇をさして [...] -
運動会に欠かせない体操の音楽
9 Jan 2012 | 10:25 am運動会の音楽で欠かせないのは体操に使うものですね。 定番といえるのは、やはりラジオ体操です。 開会式でウォーミングアップを兼ねてラジオ体操を全員で行います。 その他にも組立体操やお遊戯の体操として使うことができるものがあ [...]
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Crunk + Disorderly
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From The C+D Vault: Aretha Franklin Performs “Touch My Body”
8 Feb 2012 | 6:08 pm‘Cause if you run your mouth and tweet about this secret rendezvous, I will shade you down. This is private, between you and I. -
Style File: Guess Who
8 Feb 2012 | 3:33 pmFind out who rocked this dangerous looking pair of futuristic footwear to The 54th Annual Grammy Awards Grammy Glam event on Tuesday (February 7) in Los Angeles after the jump. Hint: It’s not Derek J. Girl, hand me some glowsticks! It’s Dawn Richards! Now, if you could figure that one out with a simple guess you know ankles all too well. After stints in Danity Kane and Filthy Coupons, the singer is finally kick starting her solo career. Watch her video for “SMFU (Save Me From U)” below. -
‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ Confirmed, Casting Rumors Begin
8 Feb 2012 | 2:36 pmAllow the lace front glue dry on your forehead until its nice and tacky, because with Love & Hip soon to make its Dirty South arrival it’s going to be a long bumpy ride. As usual, my girl ATLien has the scoop on what’s happening in The Big Peach: I spilled the tea back in December about the Atlanta version of the popular VH1 reality series and reportedly filming has already begun! In my original post it was speculated that ATL participants would include Rasheeda, Diamond and Nivea. Well there may be a reality-show shake up coming soon because word on the curb is that Nivea is… -
Watch This: Honey Boo Boo Child’s Go-Go Juice Back Under Fire
8 Feb 2012 | 1:50 pmIn her former life, Honey Boo Boo Child supported herself, son Raekwon and Baby Phat velour tracksuit addiction by working double shifts at Obama Beauty Supply, and none of you are going to tell me anything different about it. The mother of the Toddler & Tiaras star offered some real talk to Good Morning America correspondent Andrea Canning about the love of Alana’s chug. -
02.08.12 Afternoon Quickie
8 Feb 2012 | 1:14 pmIf it’s good enough for Drake and Common it should be good enough for you too. More shots of Sir Enna trying her best to stay icognegro, plus stories from around the web after the jump! Necole Bitchie: Hardee-Har-Har-Har [link] Miss Jia: The CoupleThat Tips Together Sticks Together [link] Dlisted: Connor, Go To Your Room [link] Baller Alert: Amber Rose’s Former Weed Carrier, Dasani, Is Still Talking [link]
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Engadget
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Microsoft details Windows for ARM at length: desktop applications confirmed, first devices expected with Windows 8 release
9 Feb 2012 | 10:35 amWe've been getting some mixed signals about Windows 8 for ARM-based devices as of late, but Microsoft's Steven Sinofsky has now returned with another of his exhaustive Building Windows 8 blog posts and cleared up some of the confusion. The short of it is that Windows for ARM will offer the same out of the box experience as the x86 edition of Windows 8. That includes the full Windows desktop (complete with File Explorer and the like), and the same desktop applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. So-called Metro-style apps from the Windows Store will also be able to support both… -
IRL: Logic3 PowerSleeve, HP Folio 13 and a trio of Nintendo handhelds
9 Feb 2012 | 10:00 amWelcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment. This week's IRL is a bit of a mixed bag, with tales of gadgets well-used and those deployed for pure pseudo-science. In two paragraphs, Mat Smith sums up his experience with three generations of Nintendo DS handhelds, while Dan Cooper attempts to explain why he's still using a gadget he obviously hates. And Dana, our resident laptop reviewer, tries leaving the 'ole six-pounder in the office and going home to… -
Nokia Astound owners face a Belle-less future, no update coming
9 Feb 2012 | 9:41 amSo this is where the road ends for the Nokia Astound. After getting a hearty helping of Symbian Anna in November, owners of T-Mobile's first (and only) Symbian^3 device became hopeful that -- despite the fate of the OS being sealed -- the US counterpart to the C7 would remain relevant throughout the course of their contract. Sadly, it was not to be: the phone maker tweeted that the Astound won't receive an update to Symbian Nokia Belle. What of the original C7, you ask? Oh, the latest refresh is already rolling out to users worldwide, but the Astound doesn't appear to be invited to the party. -
Sigma DP1, DP2 get 46-megapixel makeover
9 Feb 2012 | 9:19 amIf Nikon thought its 36-megapixel D800 would be the king of the resolutions this week, they were wrong. Sigma, it seems, didn't get the memo and has crashed the party, updating its DP1 and DP2 compacts with whopping 46-megapixel sensors. Okay, so technically it's three 15.3 megapixel layers (that also being the effective resolution), but we'll play along with the marketing spin. Rebranded as the DP1- and DP2-Merrill in honor of the sensor's co-creator, the refresh sees the compacts sporting the same imaging innards as the firm's flagship SD1 Merrill SLR. The LCD screen also gets a bump from… -
HTC's first ICS update rolls out in late March, Sensation and Sensation XE call first dibs
9 Feb 2012 | 8:58 amIce Cream Sandwich is slowly trickling out to the masses, but we're still waiting on the major phone vendors to come out with their own tweaks of the latest Android dessert. We've known that HTC's busy plugging away at its Sense-ified version of Android 4.0, but the company's finally ready to start discussing specifics. According to the outfit's UK Facebook page, the update will begin rolling out to the HTC Sensation and Sensation XE by the end of March, with the Sensation XL following suit. Additionally, owners of the EVO 3D, Incredible S, Desire S and Desire HD still haven't been forgotten,…
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Mashable!
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Mass Effect 3 Gets iPad Version with Action-Packed ‘Infiltrator’ [PREVIEW]
9 Feb 2012 | 11:35 amMass Effect 3 is coming to an iPad near you in the form of Mass Effect Infiltrator, an iOS game aimed at expanding the game’s narrative and give players some mobile combat. Infiltrator isn’t a direct port of the latest Mass Effect game. Unlike its big brother, a sci-fi role-playing game known for its first-person shooter gameplay and massive, branching story-lines, Infiltrator is all about fighting. Mashable got a demo of the game played on an iPad and hooked up to a television at an EA showcase. The story follows a soldier called Randall Ezno as he travels the universe tracking… -
WikiLeaks Suspect Bradley Manning to Be Arraigned Feb. 23
9 Feb 2012 | 11:24 amU.S. Army Pfc. Bradley Manning, accused of leaking hundreds of thousands of diplomatic cables and war reports to WikiLeaks, will be arraigned before a military judge at Fort Meade, Maryland on Feb. 23, the Pentagon announced Thursday. Some of the 22 charges against Manning include aiding the enemy, disclosing classified information to a person not authorized to receive it, wrongfully causing intelligence to be published on the internet knowing that it is accessible to the enemy, and violating Army computer use rules. The charge of aiding the enemy potentially carries the death penalty, but… -
5 Essential Spreadsheets for Social Media Analytics
9 Feb 2012 | 11:13 amAnn Smarty is a search marketer and full-time web entrepreneur. Ann blogs on search and social media tools. Her newest project, My Blog Guest, is a free platform for guest bloggers and blog owners. Follow Ann on Twitter @seosmarty. Social media analytics and tracking can be very time-consuming and expensive. You’ll find quite a few smart social media monitoring tools, but what if you can’t afford them? That’s why many social media marketers and power users are in constant search of free, efficient alternatives. Here, we’ll share a few ready-made spreadsheets you can… -
Google: No, We’re Not Launching Retail Stores Yet
9 Feb 2012 | 10:55 amGoogle planned to open its first-ever public store at its European headquarters in Dublin, if you believed a rumor reported by Bloomberg. But according to a company spokesperson, no plans are definite right now. A Google planning application for an expansion of its Dublin office indicated plans for an employee swimming pool, a restaurant and a store. But Google says the company doesn’t have plans to get into the retail business right now. “We already have an online store selling things like Google T-shirts and pens,” a Google spokesperson told Mashable. “We have the… -
H&M Has the Most-Followed Brand Page on Google+
9 Feb 2012 | 10:44 amFashion retailer H&M has beat out heavyweights Pepsi, Starbucks and Coca-Cola to become the most-followed brand on Google+. In a testament to the network’s viability as a marketing vehicle, Google, the former number one on Google+, is now number 13. Following H&M is Samsung USA, Pepsi, Starbucks and Burberry. The rest of the top 10, compiled by Simply Measured and based on the number of “circlers” for each brand in early February, is below. The full list, which is based on Interbrand’s Top 100 Brands, is available here. Simply Measured’s report, which…
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TechCrunch
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HTC: Ice Cream Sandwich Will Start Hitting Our Handsets In March
9 Feb 2012 | 10:55 amAt long last, HTC fans can finally stop holding their collective breath. After months of relative quiet, the Taiwanese company has taken to their Facebook page to spread the word: the Ice Cream Sandwich is coming, and it’s coming soon. For owners of certain HTC devices, the long-awaited Android 4.0 update will begin hitting handsets next month. HTC originally promised that Ice Cream Sandwich would be hitting most of their top-tier devices in “early 2012,” but that doesn’t seem to the case anymore unless you own one of their numerous Sensation devices. If anything, it… -
100 Million Americans Watch Online Video Per Day, Up 43% Since 2010 -comScore
9 Feb 2012 | 10:53 amTelevision is in trouble. Americans streamed 43.5 billion videos in December 2011, up 44% since December 2010, according to comScore’s 2012 US Digital Future In Focus report released today. The study also showed that 105.1 million Americans now watch videos online each day, up 43% from 73.7 million in 2010. comScore says YouTube is largely driving this, and that average minutes per video view, average videos watched per user, and total ads streamed are way up as well. TV and film studios should take notice and consider how they can create companion content to engage this growing… -
Glancee: A Nice-Guy Ambient Social Location App For Normal People
9 Feb 2012 | 10:44 amSome of us can’t be bothered to check in, but still want to find interesting people nearby. The challenge for developers is how to do this in a way that is both useful and not creepy. Glancee, available for both iOS and Android, gets closer to solving these problems than most I’ve seen. The app lets you sign in with Facebook, then it shows you people within 100 yards, or one, two, or ten miles who have things in common. In some ways this sounds similar another app I recently covered, Highlight — but there are key differences, that will make each app appeal to different sets… -
Pixloo Helps You Sell Your Home With Free Virtual Tours, Exports To Zillow, Trulia & More
9 Feb 2012 | 10:28 amIn December, Eric covered Open Home Pro, a startup that lets realtors sell homes via their iPads. Today, there comes a similar effort from Pixloo, except this service is designed for use by anyone – realtors and homeowners alike. With Pixloo, you can upload information about your home, including text, photos and even videos and then immediately export that data to major real estate sites including Trulia, Zillow, Realtor.com and others, all for free. OK, technically, Pixloo is freemium. The pricing tiers depend on whether you need one virtual tour, the number of exports per tour and… -
Avast, Me Hearties: How The Pirate Bay Changed The Way We Steal
9 Feb 2012 | 9:41 amThe Pirate Bay, in many ways, is disappearing. It is one of the most popular torrent sites on the web and its database of millions of torrent files – essentially pointers to pieces of files hosted elsewhere – has long been the go-to spot for budding pirates around the world. While it still exists in spirit, the admins are now moving all of the torrent files off the site and are instead offering magnet links. This is an important distinction that will move the locus of general piracy from a single site to any number of sites, reducing the Pirate Bays importance as a source. First,…
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6 Powerful Guest Post Tactics that No One’s Talking About
9 Feb 2012 | 6:05 amThis guest post is by Tom Ewer of Leaving Work Behind. Guest posting is a hot topic amongst startup bloggers. It is one of the most widely-adopted blog promotion strategies in existence, and has been made perhaps even more popular by the success of “serial” guest posters such as Danny Iny of Firepole Marketing. His “blitzkrieg” strategy may come across to some as a triumph of quantity over strategy, but nothing could be further from the truth. He understands the key concepts that we will be exploring in this post, and executes them in a highly effective manner. Whilst… -
How to Succinctly Report a Blog Issue to Tech Support
8 Feb 2012 | 6:07 amThis guest post is by Matthew Setter of Malt Blue. How often do you find it happening to you? You discover an issue with your site, or one of your community members emails you to tell you about it, and soon you start to see tweets about it too. Maybe it’s as simple as an error message that detracts from the professional appearance of your site. Perhaps the contact form doesn’t send messages to your contact email address. Or is it that the whole site just displays as a blank page, otherwise known as the white page of death? You’re not a programmer, a software engineer or a seasoned… -
Make Your Blog Load Faster than ProBlogger: Part 2
7 Feb 2012 | 12:05 pmThis guest post is by Devesh of WP Kube. A few months ago, I wrote a guest post here called How to Make Your Blog Load Faster than ProBlogger. Today, I’ll go into some more detailed advice to help you speed up your site even more. If you’re a blogger, you already know about the importance of blog loading speed, and the role it plays in search engine rank and marketing your blog. But if this is new territory for you, here are three quick reasons why you need to speed up your blog: Google includes website loading speed as an important metric in their ranking algorithm. If you want… -
How I Beat my Best Month Ever by Doing Something Good, Better [Case Study]
7 Feb 2012 | 6:04 amMid-December 2010: on my photography site, we launched a new campaign—our first ever 12 Days of Christmas promotion. The result was my biggest month of earnings ever up to that point. The idea was simple: offer discounts on 12 products over the 12 days leading up to Christmas. I used a mix of my own ebooks and products from other photography sites with affiliate commissions. The result was massive. Not only did we see some great revenue generated, it created some lovely buzz on the site. Due to the success of the 2010 campaign, in mid-December 2011 we launched our second 12 Days of… -
Six Steps to Make Sure Your Site Is Ready to Go Viral
6 Feb 2012 | 6:00 amThis guest post is by Nancy Sathre-Vogel of Family on Bikes. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Surely Google Analytics was confusing my site with another, way more popular site. There was no way my visitor numbers could be so high! And yet they were. One of my posts had taken off and was spreading like wildfire. Those viral post phenomena that happen to others were now happening to me. The first day, 17,000 visitors came to my website. The next day we topped out at 56,000. Readers were coming in droves. It was exciting. It was exhilarating. My site, viral! Wow! And then I took a…
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BlogWorld & New Media Expo Blog
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Smart Sidebar Strategies: How to Optimize Your Blog’s ‘Boardwalk’
9 Feb 2012 | 6:30 amIf you have looked at lots of blogs, you have probably noticed something. Very few of them use the full page feature. There is a good reason for this. Your blog’s sidebar is prime real estate because it catches the attention of your reader immediately. We all love those sidebars. As bloggers, they are calling to us to fill them with good stuff. But since most people are distracted by too many shiny objects, we must be careful with our choices. Sure, we want people to subscribe to our blog or newsletter. And yes, it’s great when they click on an ad and the affiliate bucks roll in,… -
Are You Cheating on Your Blog?
8 Feb 2012 | 1:19 pmDo you make time for your blog? Twitter. Facebook. Google+. LinkedIn. Pinterest. Email. Sometimes it feels that by the time I’ve checked all my social networks, I don’t have any time left to actually visit my own blog. It’s only a matter of time before I’m caught with lipstick on my collar, so to speak. I love my blog, but sometimes I feel like I’m cheating on it. There are only so many hours in a day, and most of us suffer from shiny ball syndrome. I should really write some new posts today. Ooo, look at all those new pins. Ooo, someone sent me a funny email. -
#BWENY 2012 Registration Opens Now
8 Feb 2012 | 11:39 amOpening registration is always exciting. It means the journey to the show is just beginning. Where we get to learn from new speakers, find amazing new tools and technology that can help us all create, distribute and monetize our content, and maybe most importantly we get to reconnect with our old friends as well as meet lots of new ones. We are all part of a hard-working community, helping one another grow in a challenging economy, and when we get together, simply great things happen. Today we are particularly excited because all of those things are well underway. You can see the first round… -
Remember That a Podcast is Just One Tool in Your Online Armoury
7 Feb 2012 | 10:00 amDuring the January just past, as people look at their New Year resolutions and decided to try out some new projects, I’ve had quite a few people come up to me (okay, pinged me on IM, but you get the idea) and ask about starting a podcast. While many of them are looking for more technical details, I’ve always asked them what they’re looking to get out of the podcast. I’m trying to figure out if a podcast is the right thing for them. In many circumstances, people are looking to explore the podcasting space, to find out how it all works, to see how they get on with it,… -
No, I Don’t Want to Sign Up for Your Mailing List (And Here’s Why)
6 Feb 2012 | 7:00 amI need more emails like I need a hole in the head. I recommend that every online content creator out there has a mailing list, but I actually sign up for very few of them personally. I think mailing lists are great, but some people could have more subscribers if they used their lists slightly differently. Here’s why I don’t sign up for your mailing list…and what you can do to change that: 1. You email me every post you write. I think having your RSS feed available via email is a really great idea. Lots of people prefer reading posts that way. Personally, though, I use…
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Social Media Mom
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The History and Evolution of the Businessman
30 Jan 2012 | 2:15 pmReading time: < 1 minute Sometimes it is hard to imagine a time before the internet and social networks - even as new as they are. These avenues of communication have completely changed the course of business, and thus, the businessman. Business MBA recently launched an infographic that takes us back to a time when prehistoric man made survival his business, we meet the poets of the renaissance, the discoverers of new worlds, and eventually a generation with the world at their fingertips who has proven to be unlike any other. From: Business MBA -
Win Free Tickets To ABC’s, The Revolution
25 Jan 2012 | 6:39 amReading time: 1 – 2 minutes If you are a fan of Ty Pennington, or of daytime talk shows, or of living a better life – this is your chance to be front and center. ABC is offering free tickets to be a part of their new show’s live studio audience. This is a wonderful opportunity. I am very impressed with the entire premise of the show. Here on Social Media Mom, we often talk about living a better and more balanced life, which is the idea behind The Revolution. When it comes to style, adventure, health, and fitness – The Revolution is doing its part to make people happy… -
A Guide To Travel Therapy Jobs
18 Jan 2012 | 10:15 amReading time: < 1 minute Many of us spend our lives looking for that dream job, and in this economy, we are forced to take what we can get. This is part of the reason Onward Healthcare's new infographic resonated with me. It is always reassuring to see industries that help job creation. This particular career track is interesting because: you can live comfortably off of it, you have the resources to help others, and you get to travel the country. Check out the following infographic for more information on this career, and let us know if you know anyone in this field or are interested in… -
Faces iMake App. Stimulates Creativity
16 Jan 2012 | 7:36 amReading time: 2 – 2 minutes The new app. for your iPhone and iPad, is an award winning activity for your kids. Your child will take everyday objects and make faces out of them. It helps your child to be more creative and stimulates right brain activity. The application was created by children’s book author, Hanoch Piven, and is loved by parents just as much as kids. Many parents have called it addicting, and say it even makes them feel they are being more creative. The game is easy and intuitive for your children, and has been said to be very helpful to children with… -
Apple To Apples: Tech vs. Fruit
11 Jan 2012 | 8:41 amReading time: < 1 minute I came across a great infographic, by MBA Online, that I thought was so clever. This was a very interesting way of getting cool stats on America's favorite technology, and Russia's favorite fruit. It should also be no surprise that most of our apples, and all of our Apples come from China. I hope this brings some joy to your wednesday! Created by: MBA Online
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GigaOM
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What are Boxee’s upcoming mystery products?
9 Feb 2012 | 11:17 amBoxee’s spat with cable companies over their desire to encrypt basic cable programming got a lot of press this week, but one interesting detail hasn’t been reported yet: A publicly available copy of Boxee’s most recent filing with the FCC (PDF) contains large sections of blacked-out content. An accompanying letter (PDF) describes that this measure was necessary to conceal “confidential commercial information regarding Boxee’s business plan, technology and product pipeline.” The folks at the FCC obviously got the unredacted filing, but the rest of us are left wondering:… -
Amazon: No plans to launch a standalone video service soon
9 Feb 2012 | 10:07 amAmazon has aggressively grown its Prime Instant Videos service over the past year, more than tripling the amount of content available to subscribers since launch. And as Amazon continues to add more content to Prime Instant Video, there have been speculations that it could introduce a service not tied to its Amazon Prime offering. But that’s probably not in the cards — at least not in the near term — according to the company’s top video content acquisition exec. Today, access to its streaming video service comes bundled with Amazon Prime. But some rumors have emerged… -
Can big data help a family business compete in big medicine?
9 Feb 2012 | 10:04 amStartup AgeTak says it can help insurance companies and other healthcare organizations bring together dispersed patient data and do so securely. Pratik Verma, the company’s 28-year-old co-founder, will pitch AgeTak’s work Thursday night at StartX, a Stanford University-based non-profit that helps startups founded by Stanford alums get going, get networked and potentially get funding. One of the biggest issues in healthcare is the proliferation of patient data that is kept siloed in multiple systems. If there were a way to bring that information together so it could be… -
HTC’s Android 4.0 upgrade plans: Sensation next month
9 Feb 2012 | 9:53 amHTC will be updating four of its smartphones to Android 4.0 starting by the end of March, according to the company’s Facebook page. PhoneScoop spotted the news, which shows the entire list of planned upgrades for next month and beyond: HTC has been working hard to get its Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades ready, and we’re excited to announce that our first round of ICS upgrades will roll out by the end of March for the HTC Sensation, HTC Sensation 4G and HTC Sensation XE, followed soon there after by the HTC Sensation XL. In addition, we can confirm Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades will be… -
Apple “politely” accepts iPhone protestors’ petitions in NYC
9 Feb 2012 | 9:42 amCredit: CNET The scheduled delivery of petitions asking Apple for better treatment of workers in factories that produce iPhones and iPads happened on schedule in New York City Thursday morning. Observers say there were far more press in attendance than actual protestors, but that the mission — to hand deliver the signatures of more than 250,000 people — was accomplished. CNET’s Roger Cheng was at the petition hand off at Apple’s store in New York’s Grand Central Terminal and took photos. Cheng also reports that Apple “was ready” for the…
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Twitter Blog
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Post-Bowl Twitter analysis
6 Feb 2012 | 1:06 pmThe results are in: People love to share the experience of watching the Super Bowl with millions of other viewers from around the world. Whether it’s cheering for your team, commenting on the halftime show or discussing the ads, it seems you have a lot to say about this annual tradition—and you’re using Twitter to say it.Here’s a fun fact: in 2008, Twitter’s largest spike in Tweets per second (TPS) during the Super Bowl was just 27. Three years later, fans sent 4,064 TPS, which was the highest TPS for any sporting event at that time.This year, the TPS peak was 12,233 Tweets. The… -
Roar of the crowd: Super Bowl on Twitter
2 Feb 2012 | 11:34 amFrom @TimTebow leading the Denver Broncos to a shocking overtime win (and a new record for sports-related Tweets per second: 9,420) to San Diego Chargers receiver @ericweddle1’s sideline Tweets from the Pro Bowl—we watched all of the NFL post-season’s most memorable moments come alive on Twitter.And while the @Giants and @Patriots’ rematch and halftime show play out on TV, the national conversation is happening well beyond your den: it also happens on Twitter. Follow your favorite NFL players, coaches and commentators during the game, or just search for #SuperBowl to see how everyone… -
Tweets still must flow
26 Jan 2012 | 11:25 amSee below for an update.One year ago, we posted "The Tweets Must Flow," in which we said,“The open exchange of information can have a positive global impact … almost every country in the world agrees that freedom of expression is a human right. Many countries also agree that freedom of expression carries with it responsibilities and has limits.”As we continue to grow internationally, we will enter countries that have different ideas about the contours of freedom of expression. Some differ so much from our ideas that we will not be able to exist there. Others are similar but, for… -
Hack Week @ Twitter
25 Jan 2012 | 12:20 pmHack Week is one of the ways we actively promote innovation through experimentation around the company. This week, a wide range of folks here are taking time away from their day-to-day work to collaborate and develop ideas that they are passionate about. Get comfortable with uncertainty; it leaves room for inspiration. #hackweek— benji shine (@bshine) January 24, 2012Employees across the company have formed nearly 100 teams to work on a variety of projects. Some are developing ways that could make Twitter even easier to use; others are testing out a new feature or tool that people might… -
Twitter Translation Center adds Right-to-Left Languages
25 Jan 2012 | 7:00 amBeginning today, right-to-left languages are now available for volunteers to translate in the Twitter Translation Center, starting with Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew and Urdu. The Twitter Translation Center takes a crowd-sourced approach to translating and localizing Twitter for people around the world. More than 425,000 volunteers contribute to the Translation Center, and to date have helped make Twitter available in 22 languages. With their help, these will be the next four.As we prepare to add Arabic, Farsi, Hebrew and Urdu to Twitter, we’ve developed new ways to ensure that Tweets and hashtags…
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juliaroy: @BriannaFano Hey thanks! The @cleanprogram is over tomorrow! And I checked out your site. Love your stuff! You are very talented.
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juliaroy: @prsarahevans Google Authenticator is definitely more secure, but also definitely a big pain in the ass!
9 Feb 2012 | 6:04 amjuliaroy: @prsarahevans Google Authenticator is definitely more secure, but also definitely a big pain in the ass! -
juliaroy: @KatjaPresnal omg i can't believe we didn't hang while you were in NYC. #sadness
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juliaroy: @DavidBaeza :(
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juliaroy: @sarahcooley its going great. Friday is the last day! Went 30 days without drinking or eating normal food. Feel great, but cant wait to eat!
8 Feb 2012 | 9:33 amjuliaroy: @sarahcooley its going great. Friday is the last day! Went 30 days without drinking or eating normal food. Feel great, but cant wait to eat!
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Europe a la Carte Travel Blog
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25 Things to Do in Spain
8 Feb 2012 | 11:01 pmSunny Spain is a very popular holiday destination in Europe and it’s a country you can easily return to multiple times since there are so many different parts of it to explore. Figuring out where to go, in fact, is the biggest problem with visiting Spain! We’ve put together 25 travel tips on what to do in Spain, spread across the country, to give you plenty of ideas for your next trip. Climb the Maspalomas Dunes You can have fun climbing and then sliding down the Maspalmos Dunes on the island of Gran Canaria. Karen has more tips on beautiful Gran Canaria beaches. Maspalomas Dunes… -
Premier Inn Now Offer 30 Minutes Free WiFi
8 Feb 2012 | 10:56 amPremier Inn is now offering guests 30 minutes of free WiFi per day in all of their UK hotels. I phoned Premier Inn to ask if the 30 minutes free WiFi is per room or per guest and they told me it’s per guest and that guests will be given a code on check-in to redeem the free access. Premier Inn have also reduced the cost of WiFi for guests who need to spend more than 30 minutes online to £3 for 24 hours, £10 for one week, £20 for one month and £125 for 12 months. Typical Premier Inn room I assume that Premier Inn’s decision has, to some degree, been taken in response to their… -
Exploring Europe Through Wine
5 Feb 2012 | 11:09 pmThe vineyards and wine cellars of Europe are great tourist attractions and I can understand why – try some new wine, perhaps have a tasty meal and enjoy a good view while you’re there. When I lived in southern Germany, I thoroughly enjoyed having easy access to a variety of vineyards. Here at Europe a la Carte we’ve published serveral posts about European wine so I’ve put together this compilation of travel tips to help you explore Europe through wine. Vineyards near Heilbronn in Germany by Amanda Kendle France You probably won’t be surprised to hear that the… -
25 Things to Do in the Netherlands
1 Feb 2012 | 11:01 pmFor a small country, the Netherlands, often (incorrectlly) known as Holland, has many features which are well-known throughout the world: tulips, windmills and cheeses, just to name a few, and not to mention one of the most famous capital cities in the world in Amsterdam. It’s a great place to travel because everything is nearby and the public transport is great, too – or if you’re more energetic, cycling around is very practical. Here are our travel tips for 25 things to do in the Netherlands to inspire you to plan a Dutch holiday soon. The Peace Palace in The Hague… -
10 Places to Visit in Slovakia
29 Jan 2012 | 11:03 pmI spent a fantastic year living in Bratislava, but it’s not the capital of Slovakia that I’m going to tell you about today – instead, I’ve compiled a list of travel tips on what to do in Slovakia which are located outside of Bratislava. It’s still a relatively little-known country on the tourist trail but there is so much to see and do and I’d encourage you to get there soon. Bojnice Castle A decent day trip from Bratislava gets you to Bojnice Castle – a particularly picturesque castle dating back to the 12th century and rumoured to have inspired…
