Geek is chic.
Not only is the X Prize Foundation responsible for huge nerd-fests like the recent Google Lunar Rover competition (and the subsequent super geeky Lunar Legacy Project), but now the foundation has named Progressive Insurance as the host for the fourth installment of the engineering extravaganza. The X Prize draws not only big time car manufacturers, but unknown engineers as well, with their goal Read more
First space, now the Shell station — a just-announced new X Prize is hitting the road, focusing attention on terrestrial vehicles. The contest's mission: invent a car that gets at least 100 miles per gallon and win a race to be held next September. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the contest yesterday at the New York International Auto Show. He described the plan as "an excellent Read more
Calling all lovers of great deals and design! This year, I've rounded up Black Friday sales that will surely shake you out of your turkey comatose. So, get a head start on organizing your wish list shopping day by browsing these upcoming sales. 20x200 Enjoy savings on Thanksgiving and the day after! The Thanksgiving sale will offer a 20 percent discount on sports-themed prints (certain prints Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Ever wonder why "the beautiful people" often seem so chipper? (Not that we can't all answer that question firsthand.) It could be the free gifts from transfixed average folks. Or . . . it could be the exercise. Just ask Valerie Waters, fitness expert on LIVESTRONG.com's advisory board and trainer to pretty folks Read more
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's twins will "absolutely not" have showbiz careers — People Eva Longoria and Tony Parker do not speak — Us Weekly Scott Speedman makes a sexy entrance in Toronto — Lainey Gossip A naked man broke into Nicolas Cage's house?! — Huffington Post American audiences are falling for X Factor's Steve Jones — TooFab See the list of this Summer's best and worst Read more
Fashion's Night Out is tomorrow — which parties are you hitting up? Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour created the ultimate shopping extravaganza, Fashion's Night Out, in 2009 and the festivities are still going strong. This year's schedule is super packed and we have the latest for you with party announcements from Stella McCartney, Aldo, and Diane von Furstenberg. As expected, it's going to Read more
Thor star Chris Hemsworth was the latest Hollywood celebrity to stop by Spanish TV show El Hormiguero during a publicity stop in Madrid yesterday. He graciously went along with the show's crazy antics, snacking on a brightly colored snack before facing off against one of the show's cuddly ant puppets. His superhero flick is already topping the box office overseas, and audiences in the states can Read more
FitSugar reader debnicole shared this fitness DVD review for the eighth challenge of our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway, and you should too! I incorporate various workout DVDs in my exercise regimen. Lately it's been mainly the P90X series. My husband and I started two months ago on P90X and are halfway through. It's definitely an investment to buy the set; but I definitely feel like the money was Read more
FitSugar reader debnicole shared her fitness goals for the sixth challenge of our Get Fit For 2011 giveaway. I missed out on writing about my health and fitness goals for 2011 . . . so without further ado. My #1 goal is to train for and complete a half marathon. I've started the training part — but signing up for one will definitely "seal the deal" for me — which I've yet to do. I think for Read more
Last year we partnered with our friends over at Portero.com to give away a fabulous Birkin. This year, we're teaming up with them again, as well as our pals at The Zoe Report and our very own ShopStyle to bring you the iconic and always coveted Hermès Kelly. The Kelly bag, named after a photo of Princess Grace Kelly carrying the then-named sac à dépêches bag in Life magazine, takes over 18 Read more
