Archive for November 22nd, 2007
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Nothing is quite as timeless as pearls — ask any of the jewelry fans, fashionistas, and stylists at the L.A. launch of Stormy Weather, the new fine jewelry line by famed designer Yohji Yamamoto and pearl-pro Mikimoto. “Who doesn’t like pearls!” enthused Desperate Housewives‘ Dana Delaney to PEOPLE at the launch party Monday night. “They’re just classic!” Showcased along with a few of Yamamoto’s runway looks, the collection was broken into three groups, Drops, Le Cri, and — the hit of the evening — Moon, which drew the most amount of admirers for its long necklace featuring a touch of diamonds — including Ali Larter. “Every girl loves the best of the best,” Larter, told PEOPLE. “I’ve always loved jewelry — I love real jewelry, I love costume jewelry, it’s almost the best when you have nothing on with it.” With everything from long delicate chains with graceful pendants to short rope necklaces with statement pieces, Larter had plenty to choose from. Her favorite? “The south sea pearls — the Tahitian pearls — I just love them! The ones that get a deep, dark charcoal gray color, I adore.” Delaney, a pearl-lover since she was a little girl, was equally excited. “I had an uncle who lived in Asia,” Delaney told PEOPLE. “He was with the Peace Corps in Asia, so he used to always come back with pearls for us, so I was always into pearls. I remember my first gift from him was a ring from Japan.” As for Yamamoto’s more contemporary take on an accessory staple, sums up Delaney: “To mix the classic with the cutting edge is kind of a great thing.”
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Driving while texting is dangerous and illegal in many places. It can even land you in jail. Though not exactly behind bars, an unlucky driver caught sending a message in Phoenix was issued the state’s first citation for driving while texting, thanks to a new law, set in place in September, that makes the practice illegal.
Much like speeding and other moving violations, driving while texting is one of those offenses that asks police officers to use their judgment. In general, police have indicated warnings will be given in most cases, with citations going out to those caught texting in heavy traffic or anyone causing an accident.
It’s unknown exactly what happened on November 5th when that first citation was given out, but we do know that the driver will be facing fines of between $184 and $460 depending on the severity of the offense.
That’s a lot of cash for a text message.
From azcentral.com and azfamily.com
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Filed under: Action, Animation, Classics, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Paramount, Theatrical Reviews, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Remakes and Sequels
Note: The Beowulf screening that I attended was held at a massively awesome IMAX cinema in London. The film was presented in a frankly stunning 3-D format that I honestly cannot wait to experience again. Having said that, I shall try to review the film in two parts: the presentation and the film itself.
Part I: The Presentation
Holy ****ing moly. I’ve simply never seen anything like it. IMAX 3-D and a movie that was tailor-made for this kind of presentation. Not a “big-scale” movie that just happened to look good on a giant screen (like, say, Superman Returns), but a film that was actually constructed with the giant 3-D exhibition in mind. And to say it works resoundingly well is an understatement on par with “baby ducks are cute.” Having spent the last thirty years scouring through as many movies as humanly possible, I consider myself a passionate-yet-cynical flick-watcher. It takes a lot for me to be “stunned,” “dazzled,” or “amazed” — but this screening of Beowulf is something I’ll remember for a very long time. Basically, this is the finest “3-D” experience I’ve ever witnessed, from the “yikes, it’s coming right at me!” stuff to the feeling of total “immersion” in the story. On a purely visual scale, Beowulf is one of the most entertaining movies I’ve ever seen.
Spend the extra gas money if you have to, but find an IMAX theater and see the flick there. You won’t be sorry.
Part II: The Movie
My main problem with Robert Zemeckis’ most recent animated experiment (The Polar Express) was that it was very lovely to look at, but I found a hollow core at the center. Very little heart, and even less of a narrative, basically: A cinematic novelty item. But when I heard that Zemeckis would be teaming with writers Neil Gaiman and Roger Avary for a relatively faithful adaptation of the legendary Beowulf poem, I was more than a little intrigued. Having recalled enough of Beowulf from high school to know that it was a grim and moody adventure story, I filed this flick into my “wanna see” pile and waited to see how things turned out.
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Filed under: Cellphones
 So, first the bad news: T-Mobile and Motorola have confirmed that “some” Sidekick Slides are turning themselves off when the display is opened or closed. Now, the good: they’re doing something about it. Slide sales have been suspended as of this evening while Moto works to identify just what the heck’s going on; meanwhile, existing owners who’ve experienced problems can call T-Mobile or head into a store to “discuss available options.” For what it’s worth, neither of T-Mobile’s other Sidekicks in the current lineup — the LX and the iD — are affected, so Sharp might see a nice little sales spike here as Slide owners look for an alternative. Follow the break for T-Mobile’s full statement.
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Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!
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10 Best Stocks You Might Actually Buy
You think you know what to buy to get the big returns? Think again. And don’t think so hard. These are the top 10 “survivor” stocks of the original S&P 500, from inception until post-2000, as ranked by their average annual returns. They include Altria, Abbott Labs, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, Tootsie Roll Industries, Pfizer, Coca-Cola, Merck, PepsiCo, Colgate-Palmolive and Crane.
The 10 Best Stocks You Might Actually Buy - Fool.com
The iPhone’s Bumpy Ride
Nearly five months have passed since Steve Jobs unleashed his flashy iPhone upon the world. No doubt the iPhone will improve as time goes on, but it has become apparent that the business of designing, selling, and supporting smartphones is a lot trickier than selling PCs, even for a company as gifted as Apple. Little gotchas seem to pop up at every turn.
The iPhone’s bumpy ride - FORTUNE
50 Great Places to Raise Kids
Family-oriented neighborhoods with the most affordable homes and the best schools may be hiding in places you’ve never heard of. These are the 50 most kid-friendly small towns and suburbs in the U.S. — where crime rates and cost of living are low, and schools, test scores, and cultural activities are better than most.
Best Places to Raise Your Kids, 2007
$100 Fill-Up Coming to a Pump Near You
With speculators running up the price of a barrel of oil to the $100 range, there can be little doubt that the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline is headed for $3.50, and maybe even $4, before there’s any sort of fallback. Here’s a list of some of the biggest budget busters on the market, including tank size and how much it costs to fill an empty tank at $3.50 a gallon.
$100 fill-up coming to pump near you - Bankrate.com
A Sorry End to a Dazzling Career
After 50 years building one of the world’s largest packaging companies — and with it, a $5 billion fortune — cardboard-box king Richard Pratt should be luxuriating in a reputation as one of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs and most generous philanthropists. Instead, the 73-year-old Melbourne tycoon is being publicly tarred as a thief.
The fall of Australia’s cardboard-box king - FORTUNE
What They Don’t Tell You About Frequent Flier Miles
Everything you think you know about frequent flier programs is wrong. Even the name “frequent flier program” is misleading. And every misperception you embrace helps the airlines beat you at the game. Here are four misconceptions about the miles you’ve been earning, and what they could be costing you.
Frequent Flier Mile Misconceptions - Portfolio.com
Top-Earning Actors Over 35
In Hollywood, the older you get the less bankable you are. Well, not always. These Hollywood stars are in their money-making prime. They include Johnny Depp, Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Ben Stiller, Will Smith, Brad Pitt, George Clooney and more.
The Top-Earning Actors Over 35 - Forbes.com
In Pictures: The Top-Earning Actors Over 35
Biggest Celebrity Meltdowns of 2007
Poor Lindsay and Britney: Today’s Tinseltown may not have more scandals, just more cameras. In addition to Lindsday Lohan and Britney Spears other meltdowns include Paris Hilton, Alec Baldwin, Vanessa Hudgens, Paula Abdul, Isaiah Washingon, Kiefer Sutherland, Don Imus and Owen Wilson.
The Year’s Biggest Celebrity Meltdowns - Forbes.com
Celebrity Holiday Megaspenders
Troubled pop star Britney Spears spends an average of $102,000 a month on “entertainment, gifts and vacation,” according to court filings in her child custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline. But hey, it’s par for the course if you’re a fabulously wealthy entertainer. And that’s especially so as we move into the holidays.
Celebrity Holiday Megaspenders - Forbes.com
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While Uncharted might be Sony America’s greatest hope in order to increase PS3 sales this Christmas, Europe has one other PS3 champion that could perform a similar function. Singstar is a hilariously successful PS2 franchise which will no doubt prove a success on the PS3 as well, with its downloadable songs and online user generated content.
It’s no surprise, then, that Sony has arranged a TV advertising campaign just in time for Christmas. The full TV spot can be seen above and we expect to see 20 to 30 chunks of it being shown inbetween all our favourite programs. Will it be enough to persuade casual gamers to part with their cash and pick up a PS3 this December? We’re certainly intrigued to find out.
[Thanks, mike!]
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Sometimes, it’s not enough to simply rock. Sometimes, you’ve got to get all glammed out — with makeup, tiny replicas of Stonehenge, and an LED mod for your axe. Some clever folks (with what seems to be an unreasonable amount of spare time) have created a solution to at least one of those problems. Using custom molded buttons, a simple LED array, and the patience of Zen-master, these folks have imbued the normally just semi-spectacular Guitar Hero guitar with ultra-spectacular LED lights. Check the video after the break to see it in action, then it the read link and learn how to make the magic on your own.
[Via MAKE]
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Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!
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Fujitsu launched its LifeBook S6510 that will be easy on your shoulders, weighing a mere 3.7 pounds despite packing in a 14″ widescreen display and an Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Targeting frequent travelers who want a brief respite from their heavy load whenever they travel, the LifeBook S6510 notebook will ship with Windows Vista Business or Windows XP Professional, powered by Intel’s GMA X4100 graphics controller, 4GB RAM (maximum), a 120GB hard drive (maximum), a choice between a combo DVD/CD-RW drive and a dual-layer DVD burner, gigabit Ethernet, 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi, optional Bluetooth, three USB 2.0 ports, S-Video output, a 4-pin IEEE 1394 connector, a docking port, an external monitor port, and support for one PCMCIA I/II card and a Memory Stick/SD/xD card slot. Pricing starts from $1,529 and can reach $2,519 for the top-end model.
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There are those among you who can barely dress themselves in the morning. Admit it. You’re lost about what shoes to wear with an outfit, or have a tendency to wear the same exact thing on a regular cycle.
Well, we have some good news: Australian researchers are working on a Smart Closet system the will take all thought out of the process of matching your duds.
Here’s how it works: When hung, clothes embedded with “electronic panels” talk to electronic hangers, which then communicate with the closet computer (it’s a computer trapped inside the body of a closet!). The computer will track what you’ve worn and warn you if you’re about to meet a person for the second time in the same clothes, or suggest what tie matches your shirt.
The smart aspects of the clothes don’t end at the computerized closet, either. Your duds will also monitor vital signs, store data, and flash an LED when you get a cell phone call… which sounds like it would be terribly distracting during a business meeting.
As a tech demonstration, the Smart Closet is impressive, if impractical, but we’re sure some of these technologies will find their place in our everyday lives soon enough.
From Business Edge (via Engadget)
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Robots are making it in advertising! Hair cut and make up design by robots, Tiky Advertising, November 2007.
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