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Daily Tech: All the Pros and Cons of the PSPgo

GeekSugar — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:02:25 PDT

Check out a full hands-on review of the PSPgo, which hits shelves on Oct. 1 - Gizmodo
Here's how you can get the most out of your phone's camera - Lifehacker
If you're a Palm Pre owner, don't expect to be syncing your iTunes library with your phone anytime soon - The New York Times
Halo 3: Oribital Drop Shock Trooper gets taken for a test drive - Green Pixels
Brits will now have the choice of getting an iPhone with O2 or Orange, which will start selling the iPhone later this year - MobileCrunch
It's giveaway and game time on GeekSugar! Be sure to log in and play our Best Video Game Ever bracket! - GeekSugar

Beckham Contributes To Record-Breaking Halo 3 Sales

GeekSugar — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:00:46 PDT

In its first week of hitting store shelves, Microsoft's Halo 3 has generated global sales of $300 million-breaking sales records for video games in its first week. Already 2.7 million gamers have played Halo 3 over Xbox live, surviving missions while passing through futuristic landscapes.

According to Kickette, David Beckham was out in full force when Halo 3 was released last week. He not only purchased a copy for himself and his little Becks, but for the twenty geeky gamers waiting in line with him-aaahhhh! Now if only we could see him in gaming-action like Zac Efron, that would be totally geekalicious!

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Adorable Geek Zac Efron At Halo 3 Launch

GeekSugar — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 03:00:28 PDT

Now I understand why Zac Efron likes to spend "nights-in" with his gal pal Vanessa-he's an avid gamer! The High School Musical star stepped out in cutey patootey form at the GameStop store on Monday. Efron was there getting his game on for the Xbox 360 Halo 3 video game release party. Scroll down for more pics!

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Hollywood Gets A Sneak Peek Of Halo 3

GeekSugar — Fri, 18 May 2007 08:00:57 PDT

Hollywood Halo fans like Napoleon Dynamite's Jon Heder, Geoffrey Rush, Aisha Tyler, Dane Cook and Brody Jenner showed up at red carpet sneak peek event for Halo 3 for Xbox 360 this week and got a chance to test out the much-anticipated game. Just like the previous Halo games, Halo 3 is a first-person shooter game. Apparently in this edition Master Chief is back on a thoroughly conquered and Covenant controlled Earth.

The game won't be out until Sep 25, but it is rumored to be the last in the Halo series (the developers made an unofficial announcement) so there is all kinds of buzz about whether or not it will beat out the success of the previous editions. Right now "non-celebrity" beta testers are having a go with the multi-player component of the game. If you can't wait any longer you can pre-order it online.

For more photos of the preview event and screenshots from Halo 3,

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4 More Facts You Don't Know About Calories

Prevention — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:08:37 PST

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar!

Only 12 percent of Americans can estimate the calories they eat in a day! Find out why we're so clueless and get easy ways to stop calorie confusion
By Mara Betsch, Prevention

You know what calories are, and you probably know that if you eat too many, you'll gain weight. But do you know how many are in your favorite deli sandwich? Or how many calories you should really eat each day? Most Americans don’t. Only 12 percent can accurately estimate the number of calories they should consume in a day someone their age, height, weight, and physical activity, according to a 2010 survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation. So what is it about calories that keeps us baffled? Last month, we shared some reasons you might be confused about calories - here are four more and the simple steps that will help you do the math.

1. Exercise makes you hungry
Though studies are mixed when it comes to whether exercise actually stimulates or suppresses appetite, many people think of working out as a way to eat whatever they like. "There’s definitely a mentality of 'I have sweated therefore I deserve,'" says Bonci. However, with most people burning about 100 calories per mile, a short workout won't give you a free pass to eat junk food. "If you walk two miles, eating a handful of chips post-workout can undo the calories you burned," says Bonci. As mentioned above, gym machines don’t accurately measure calories burned, either.

Stop the confusion: To stop an after-workout binge, fuel up pre-gym, Zied suggests. "Have something before - something with carbs and a little protein, like whole wheat toast and peanut butter or a banana and milk." Depending on the intensity of your workout, you may need something afterward as well. After a workout longer than 45 minutes, you should aim to eat about 200 calories.

Tips to Stop Overeating After Workouts

2. Liquid calories are ignored
"People are spending hundreds of calories on beverages each day," says Zied. Unfortunately, a lot of those calories are from sugar-sweetened drinks and alcohol, not milk and 100 percent fruit juice. According to a 2007 study, beverage intake accounted for roughly 12 percent of total calories in 1965 and steadily increased to 21 percent in 2002 - that's 222 extra calories a day from drinks alone! Because bottled drinks often contain multiple servings, it’s best to either pour a serving in a glass or look for mini soda cans and juice boxes.

Keep reading for more info about calories and weight loss after the break.

A Reader Recipe: Healthy Deviled Eggs

OnSugar Blog — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 02:42:44 PST

Hosting a New Year's Eve party? Serve up some healthier deviled eggs, courtesy of OnSugar blog Sophie's Sweeties.

Deviled eggs usually live up to their name, but these little devils come adorned with a halo and wings. Replacing more than half the mayo of typical deviled eggs with garbanzo beans makes them a little less sinful and absolutely perfect for a holiday party!

Read on for the recipe.

SJP Covet Is Finally Here!

BellaSugar — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:00:26 PDT

Everyone can rejoice now that the highly anticipated fragrance Covet from Sarah Jessica Parker is finally in stores! You've heard the buzz and seen the ads, I've just gotten the details on what the actual fragrance smells like. Interested?

It's an extremely seductive blend of wet greens, geranium leaves, sicilian lemon, lavender, chocolate, honeysuckle, magnolia, muguet, michelia yunnanensis (a relative of magnolias), musk, vetiver, bois de cashmere, teakwood and amber. It's not too heady, not too sweet and I think it's actually very wearable for any time of day.

And tell me you're not kvelling over this jeweled top bottle! Talk about style-but would you really expect anything else from SJP? It has been created from weighted glass made to resemble a polished cabochon gem. The neck of the bottle is draped in a gold choker and the cap is a removable halo of smoky topaz rhinestones.

The collection includes a 3.4 oz Eau de Parfum spray ($68), a 1.7 oz Eau de Parfum Spray ($52), a 6.7 oz Body Lotion ($32), a 6.7 fl oz Bath & Shower Gel ($28) and a Solid Parfum Compact ($40). I'm already prepared to commit a sin if anyone should covet my bottle of Covet!