Charge Your iPod Touch With the Sun Using This Case


Updated 09/09/09 1:20 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

The Surge Will Charge Your iPod Touch With the Sun

I love my gadgets, but what happens when your cell phone or iPod needs to be juiced up and you're nowhere near a power supply and you managed to forget your iPod cord at home? Thanks to solar powered gizmos, you've always got a back up — well that is, if you have some sunlight to work with! Novothink has created this hybrid solar iPod Touch charger case called the Surge (patent still pending), Read more

Can Iraq Success Be Measured? Violence Down, But Questions


Updated 06/24/08 7:15 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 19 comments

Can Iraq Success Be Measured? Violence Down, But Questions

The Pentagon announced yesterday that all big signs of violence in Iraq have declined between 40 and 80 percent since February 2007, when the "surge" committed an additional 30,000 troops to service. In a report to Congress they were careful to note that despite the appearance of military, political and economic gains, conditions are "fragile, reversible, and uneven," with the possibility of Read more

What We're Sweet On: Radiance and Clarity, All in 10 Minutes


Updated 05/24/12 2:51 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Murad Intensive C Radiance Peel Review

If you're one who doesn't like to fuss with a lot of products, then you'll love Murad's Intensive — C Radiance Peel ($50), from the brand's new Environmental Shield line. Use it just once or twice a week (at 10 minutes each application), and skin is left with just about every adjective you want it to be: bright, smooth, luminous, and supple. The reasons? Glycolic acid helps to exfoliate, while Read more

How a Determined Desiree Davila Won a Spot on the US Olympic Marathon Team


Updated 04/27/12 4:42 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Marathoner Desiree Davila on Making the 2012 Olympic Team

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! This week's is an inspiring story about marathoner Desiree Davila, who will be representing the US in the Olympics for her first time. The following is an excerpt; read the entire story here. By Bonnie D. Ford At last January's Olympic trials in Houston, Texas, four top women had distanced themselves from the field: Read more

31 Days of Spring Cleaning: Replace Surge Protectors


Updated 03/14/12 2:50 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

How Often to Replace Surge Protector and Power Bricks

Let's give it up for the unsung hero of your electronics arsenal, the surge protector. Relegated to dark, dusty confines under a desk or behind a home theater, this tangle of cords and outlets actually protects your valuable gear from circuit-busting electricity surges and requires periodic maintenance like any other tech piece. Learn how to keep your electronics running smoothly with these tips. Read more

No, You're Not Imagining Things. You Really Are Getting More Acne


Updated 03/21/12 5:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Acne Rises Among Adult Women

Good news and bad news from this year's just-concluded American Academy of Dermatology conference. First, the bitter reality: if it seems like you break out more as an adult than you did as a teen, you're probably right. As dermatologist Dr. Bethanee Jean Schlosser revealed at the conference, adult-onset acne is on the rise among grown women. A 2011 clinical study found that 45 percent of women Read more

3 Ways to Indulge Your Sweet Tooth Without Blowing Your Diet


Updated 03/23/12 9:27 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Without Blowing Your Diet

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! By Amy Ahlberg, Prevention You already know that a too-strict eating plan can backfire, resulting in a blowout binge or, worse, throwing you off the wagon altogether. But when it comes to allowing yourself a little leeway, moderation is key. But what does "moderation" even mean? For gourmands, a cheeseburger a week Read more

Leather, Lavender, and More Reasons to Linger in the Shower


Updated 12/06/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Smelling Shower Gels

Sometimes the best part of the shower is the scent of the shower gel itself. While each one serves its primary purpose well (to get you free of dirt and grime), each one will also leave you wanting to stay in the bathroom just a bit longer. Check out these olfactory-pleasers below: Nivea Touch of Cashmere Cream Oil Body Wash ($6) — With the word cashmere in the name, you know this one is going Read more

Britney Spears Joins Path: 3 Reasons She Might Love It


Updated 03/15/12 9:42 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Britney Spears on Path Social Network

Britney Spears has joined Path after visiting the SF HQ yesterday. Path has been around since 2010, but recently found a surge in popularity after its last update in 2011 that revamped its UI. Britney is no stranger to social networks, as she has over 2.3 million followers on Google+ (a tech-focused and male-dominated network, no less) and over 14 million followers on Twitter. But I know what Read more

Should You Buy a Generic Charger to Save Money?


Updated 02/24/12 4:08 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Is Buying a Generic Charger Safe?

Chargers can get kind of pricey, especially if you have a tendency to lose them when you're traveling. For example, the Apple Store sells iPhone chargers for $20 to $30. It can be quite tempting to stray from the Original Equipment Manufacturing version when you see the generic chargers for just $1 on Amazon. Do nonbrand-name chargers work just as well as their OEM counterparts? We talk to Read more