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Besides your passport, do you know what to take with you on an international trip? Inspired by an upcoming trip overseas, I tried to brainstorm all the things that would make my life much easier when traveling abroad. And planning ahead is key! Not only am I already deciding when to exchange my money (and how much to take with me), what to pack, and figuring out railway systems, but I came up Read more
Whenever I travel, I'm usually on the look-out for Wi-Fi and power outlets. As important as the internet is, I've realized that if you don't have power, Wi-Fi is basically useless! It's ironic that I just happened to spot this laptop power adapter because I was just saying last week that I wish I could get power while in the car. The iGo powerbook adapter will juice up your laptop in any Read more
The premise of The Lucky One is a little convoluted, but the basics of the story are not: boy meets girl, they fall for each other, and then must overcome some obstacle to be together. If that simple formula is enough for you, you'll enjoy watching the romantic drama, but if you're looking for more than a cheesy love story, you won't find it here. Zac Efron stars as Logan, a former marine who Read more
Now that The Hunger Games has been released, everyone is talking about what they thought of the movie. We asked you what you thought of the film, and overall, it sounds like you were pleased, and there are a few big reasons that stuck out in your comments. Check out those three things and the comments that support them below. Jennifer Lawrence gives a stellar performance "I was very Read more
If you've been holding your breath about The Hunger Games, it's time to let it out, because the movie fulfills any and all hopes you could have. Not only is the adaptation loyal to its cherished source material, as a film, it's simply incredible. Based on Suzanne Collins's novel, The Hunger Games portrays a dystopian future in which what's presumed to be North America has been broken up into 12 Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! You've heard the ice cream calling your name from the freezer (or is that just me?) — but are you actually addicted to the stuff? A new study takes a look at how eating ice cream literally affects your brain. Researchers Kyle Burger and Eric Stice of the Oregon Research Institute in Eugene studied how the brain Read more
The Editor at Large produced a fascinating trends segment from the Heimtextil 2012 Trend Show, the largest international trade fair for home and contract textiles. Retailers, designers, and decorators gathered for an overview of projected trends that fell into four themes. See which characteristics dominated this year's themes and take a peek at behind-the-scenes footage and interviews from the Read more
Today the first novel of Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, comes to the big screen for the second time as David Fincher's Hollywood adaption of the Swedish crime drama series hits theaters. The Social Network's Rooney Mara stars as the unladylike leading lady, Lisbeth Salander, and she nails the Swedish hacker's silent but deadly demeanor with an emotionally Read more
Geeks nostalgic for the all-in-one look of vintage Apple products can now add a dash of retro to their gadget with the iStation, a docking device reminiscent of an Apple I desktop. What set Apple apart in the early days of personal computers was the bundle design that integrated the keyboard, speakers, and monitor within one shell. Even those not wistful for technology designs of yore can Read more
Next year's movie musical adaptation of Les Misérables is already packing some pretty serious star power, thanks to Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway, and now rumors are swirling that another big name may be added to the cast. There are four actresses already vying for the role of Eponine, including singing sensations Taylor Swift and Lea Michele. But who would you like to see play Read more
