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We already knew the "i" craze had passed the point of no return, but it looks like "pod" mania may be gaining speed in the race. Yesterday I learned about the Apod, or Asthma Pod, which is a colorful plastic case that clips around your standard asthma inhaler. They cost about $20 (or £10 because it's a British company) and come in 7 colors. So why am I so bent out of shape? For the most part Read more
Since I am a major health nut, I always read labels before I buy food. I often see the ingredient Annatto listed on packages, so what is it? It's a natural food coloring made from the ground up seed pods of - surprise, surprise - the annatto tree, which grows in Central and South America. It is also called the Achiote tree. After this tree flowers, it produces hairy pods that turn Read more
Every child has a food that's an absolute no. It varies by kid; my niece loves everything from asparagus to calamari to brussels sprouts, but she'll turn her nose up at mushrooms every time, no matter how they're prepared. When I was growing up, I was a pretty adventurous eater, but I despised frozen peas — so much that I made up an elaborate story about them being my doll's favorite thing on Read more
Attention gym rats: chugging it out on the treadmill every day may be good for your weekly mileage goals, but taking your workout outdoors will bust you out of plateaus and clear your mind of the Winter blues. If like me, you need some tunes to help you through a sweat session, grab your iPod and one of these cases to keep you going in the great outdoors. Read more
Turning your iPod Nano into a wristwatch is nothing new, but ZShock is taking things to new heights with the diamond-encrusted LunaTik iPod Nano case. BGR recently ordered its own custom creation (which can include different metals, colors, and diamonds) and says each wristwatch takes about a month to craft. That should give you some time to save up the dough to pay for it. Can you guess how much Read more
The MPMan was short-lived, but the first MP3 player mass-marketed in the US paved the way for the portable media player revolution. Now that we've gotten to know Kane Kramer, who developed the first MP3 player, and Nathan Schulhof, who created a precursor to iPod and iTunes, it's time to take a look at the history surrounding the MPMan. Korean electronics company Saehan created and distributed Read more
Beach days, picnics, and camping trips: these outdoor Summer activities aren't the same without your favorite upbeat tunes buzzing in the background. That's where these eight portable speakers come in. Whether you are looking for something waterproof and inexpensive or want powerful, high-quality sound, there's a portable speaker for every outdoor need. Some contain audio jacks that you can Read more
Don't let the elements stop you! OnSugar blogger egilbride shares her thoughts on why she loves running in the rain in her blog, Ready to Run. Today I went for a run . . . in the rain. I know most people HATE running in the rain, but sometimes I prefer it to running on a sunny day. Take my Rock n Roll Half-Marathon (did I mention it was my first half-marathon EVER?!) that I ran last August. I Read more
In case you missed it, your new iPod Nano isn't just good for running and playing music — it can also double as a totally chic wristwatch. The iPod Nano watch trend may be cooling off, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy one of these eight awesome designs that will keep you moving and grooving. Check them all out here! Read more
Well that didn't take long! Just two weeks after giving birth to her first baby girl, Maxwell Drew, Jessica Simpson is welcoming another new addition — a maternity clothing collection to be sold exclusively at Destination Maternity. As predicted, the Jessica Simpson Collection — an extension of her already massive fashion house that's known for creating affordable, current styles — will Read more
