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Confession time. It was cold and rainy last weekend, and I motivated myself to go to the gym for an indoor cardio workout that would warm me up in no time. When I got there, it was like everyone in the entire city had the same idea, and every machine was occupied. After waiting for about 10 minutes, I decided to throw in my towel. Literally. The towel I had grabbed on the way in went straight Read more
New York's MTA decided a long time ago that it would try to sell the naming rights to the city's subway stops, but it finally found someone willing to pay up. London-based bank Barclays has offered $4 million to add its name to Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue/Pacific Street station. The name will officially change when the upcoming sports center, also called Barclays Center, opens in 2012. We've long Read more
As facile and affordable as your pharmacy variety gift tag stickers may be, they're a little lacking in the humor department. That's why I'm refreshed — and your giftees will be, too — by the Shine Box Print Gift Givers Tag ($6.95). These gag gift tags come with the requisite "To" and "From" fields, but they're given a dose of light-hearted humor with wry one-liners like, "I made this myself, Read more
If you have a budding reader on your hands, keep your eyes open for LeapFrog’s new Tag Reading System ($50), which hit stores this week. Designed for children ages four to eight, the system features a stylus with a camera in its tip that “reads” the letter, words and symbols on the pages of the 16 books in its library, including favorites like Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, The Little Engine Read more
Said to be the most photographed bridge in the world, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge celebrates its 75th anniversary today. A technological feat of its day when it was completed in 1937, the bridge is a photographer's muse, both on sunny days and foggy ones, with its iconic international orange color and 746-foot art deco towers. Have you visited the bridge? Share your perspective of the Read more
It's not the Matrix, it's Melbourne, Australia! This picture was submitted with our #CoolCapture tag on Instagram by casjumbo. Have you been testing out your photography skills and have a snapshot you want to share? Submit your pics to our Cool Capture group or to Instagram with the #CoolCapture tag. Your pics might be featured on the GeekSugar homepage! Read more
Whether you're headed to the big city, a remote beach, or planning an at-home BBQ, share your Memorial Day weekend with us through our latest Instagram challenge. Show us your Summer hairstyles, nails, and bright makeup, or snap photos of your favorite products for a warm weekend away. Just post your picture and tag #bellamemorialbeauty so your entry can be considered for our holiday recap on Read more
This capture of Boston fog in motion was submitted with our #CoolCapture tag on Twitter by MadYellowGirl. Have you been testing out your photography skills and have a snapshot you want to share? Submit your pics to our Cool Capture group or to Instagram with the #CoolCapture tag. Your pics might be featured on the GeekSugar homepage! Read more
This sky shot of Zurich was submitted with our #CoolCapture tag on Instagram by sugarliciouz. Have you been testing out your photography skills and have a snapshot you want to share? Submit your pics to our Cool Capture group or to Instagram with the #CoolCapture tag. Your pics might be featured on the GeekSugar homepage! Read more
This sky shot of Zurich was submitted with our #CoolCapture tag on Instagram by kerrinsuzanne. Have you been testing out your photography skills and have a snapshot you want to share? Submit your pics to our Cool Capture group or to Instagram with the #CoolCapture tag. Your pics might be featured on the GeekSugar homepage! Read more
