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Today's the day that Oprah will announce her new favorite gadget. The Boy Genius has checked out the source code of the XML file on her website (which says Kindle all over the place), and that paired with the fact that this episode is being pimped on Amazon's homepage means only one thing: her new favorite gadget is the Kindle. Update: Use the OPRAHWINFREY code to get $50 off a Kindle on Read more
The other day we received a few packs of Aura Clip 'n' Go mints and Clip 'n' Go Gum. The products, which are by New Era Brands, are actually quite clever. They're your typical standard mints and gum, but they're packaged in plastic containers that can snap on to your keychain, backpack, purse etc. Sort of clever considering I spend way too much time digging through my purse looking for gum. So Read more
Whenever I have a bad cough — take the last EIGHT days for instance — I'll take a hot shower for some temporary relief. The warmth of the heat coupled with the steam helps moisturize my dry and irritated throat and helps loosen the phlegm in my chest. Because the cold I have this week is especially brutal, my friends have been offering me all sorts of remedies, like these Aura Cacia Read more
If you've been disappointed by eco-friendly beauty products in the past, it might be time to give them another chance. Formulas have improved by leaps and bounds in the last few years, and there's something to appeal to everyone. Celebrity makeup artist Lina Hanson, who counts Naomi Watts and Natalie Portman among her clients, goes green whenever she's doing makeup. Here, she shares her Read more
Nicolas Winding Refn directed this Fall's critical hit Drive, starring Ryan Gosling as a stunt driver who gets involved in a messy situation trying to protect his neighbor and crush, played by Carey Mulligan. The film has had audiences buzzing over Gosling's performance, the movie's soundtrack, and the brutal but creative violence. I had a chance to talk to Refn this week about the film, and the Read more
Ahoy mate! Fans of Disney Junior's new Jake and the Neverland Pirates know that Captain Hook and Smitty are often up to no good, and this week is no different. On Earth Day (April 22), the animated series is offering up a show designed to teach tots about our endangered coral reefs, featuring a frequent guest voice on the show, Ariel Winter (better known as Alex Dunphy on our favorite parenting Read more
Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon showed off their great chemistry on the cover of the new Entertainment Weekly, and inside the magazine they chat all about their upcoming movie Water For Elephants. He kicked off promotion for the film with an appearance on The Tonight Show last week, though Reese will probably take a break from the work to focus on her rumored wedding this Saturday. Both Read more
Bicycling on busy city streets can be an intimidating prospect. Dealing with fast-moving cars is stressful enough without counting the physical energy needed to stop and start at stoplights. In efforts to make sharing the road safer for cars and cyclists, Pleasanton, CA, a city of about 70,000, recently installed microwave motion sensor technology at several intersections throughout town. The Read more
We're happy to present this story from Allure: Hanging out at the beach or by the pool feels relaxing, but it can be harsh on your beauty treatments. From spray tans to lash extensions, here's how to keep your faux features gorgeous all summer long. See all the amazing beauty tips when you keep reading. Read more
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have outdone themselves in terms of producing a totally fresh, entirely luxurious collection, all the while maintaining their pared-down aura. Choosing between favorite looks is like choosing between, well you know, children. Fur is a huge part of the line, no surprise there, which I'm sure won't please PETA but will make fur lovers happy. Blue fur, brown fur, gray fur, Read more
