Compare the Apple iPhone 4 vs. the HTC EVO 4G. The gloves are off as Apple’s latest creation goes up against the first 4G smartphone in America. With the curtain now officially lifted on Apple’s iPhone 4, hoards of Apple devotees have already made plans to ditch their well-worn 3G S models and move onto […]
Fernando Sucre
Amaury Nolasco, a native of Puerto Rico, studied biology full-time at the University of Puerto Rico. His plan to enroll in medical school and become a doctor was cut short when a director approached Nolasco and encouraged him to pursue acting. He was immediately cast in his first television commercial and began working consistently as […]
America’s Most Underwater Housing
Negative equity–what you have when you owe more on your home loan than the property is worth–is one of the defining features of the still-unfolding mortgage crisis. It’s a particularly nasty problem because it can lead to all sorts of unpleasant outcomes for the real estate market and the economy as a whole. Having negative […]
Facebook’s Bad Image is Getting Worse
The Business Insider has reported that, when he was 19 years old, Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg had an instant messenger conversation where he boasted about his access to the personal data of Facebook users and called those users “dumb” for trusting him. Facebook issued a report neither confirming or denying the story. Whether or not […]
Farrah Fawcett: forever Generation X’s favorite pinup
 As Jill Munroe in “Charlie’s Angel’s,” with Jaclyn Smith, left, and Kate Jackson, Farrah Fawcett became a household name. She quit the show after one season, claiming that producers weren’t letting her grow as an actress. Her legacy in the pop culture canon will always begin and end with the beguiling poster of her […]
Encyclopedia of Earth,
Welcome Welcome to the Encyclopedia of Earth, a new electronic reference about the Earth, its natural environments, and their interaction with society. The Encyclopedia is a free, fully searchable collection of articles written by scholars, professionals, educators, and experts who collaborate and review each other’s work. The articles are written in non-technical language and will […]
The 10 Worst-Sounding New TV Pilots
We love TV network pilot season because it’s filled with such potential. So many shows in their infancy, casting announcements flying around, the anticipation of something new from our favorite showrunners… But while many of the announced pilots already have us praying for full-season pick-ups, there are plenty of others that we hate based on […]
Best Swimwear for Your Shape
If the word “bikini” sends fear coursing through your body, then let us talk you down from the ledge: A swimsuit that flatters your shape is the look-sexy secret. These brilliant tips will help you flaunt what you’ve got. If you’re: Small on Top Try: Fringes, ruffles, or frills Why: Embellishments will pump up the […]