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  • Cyber Monday Deals on Women Watches: Anne Klein, Fossil, Gucci, LV, and more

    Cyber Monday Deals on Women Watches: Anne Klein, Fossil, Gucci, LV, and more

    For all the women looking to shop for that perfect wrist watch, the holiday season has brought the excellent bargain. Online stores are pumping in huge discounts on watches bringing down the prices on some top selling watch brands including Invicta, Anne Klein, Seiko and Citizen. Amazon and Wal-Mart have the maximum deals on women watches followed closely by eBay, Newegg, and Macys. This is the best time to buy women watches, and the best ones are given below.

    Shop online for a 15252 Pro Diver Gold plated watch by Invicta for just $93.99, saving over 93% on Amazon. eEbay offers the stainless steel, gold dial watch for $162.78 and Wal-Mart has free shipping available on it. A mineral crystal dial and ion-plated 18k bracelet make it a beauty. It is resistant to water at 660 feet and can be worn while swimming too but needs to be avoided while scuba diving.

    Anne Klein Watch At 30% Off

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    Next is the Anne Klein designer AK/1470 watch and bracelet set in gold and black color that is priced at $105 at a 30% discount on Amazon. The round watch with a black gloss dial and mineral dial window is also available at Wal-Mart at a similar price. It is light in weight and also includes a round dial.

    An alloy bracelet and an enamel inclined bangle and one 36 Swarovski crystal accented bangle are part of this beautiful set. A round dial and a gold bracelet are a part of this analog device with a Hardlex crystal dial window, push-button clasp and water resistance of 99 feet.

    Best Deal On Citizen

    The last one on this list is a two-tone diamond watch called the EW1824-57D Eco-Drive Regent by Citizen. This elegant piece is priced at a $179.44 off at Amazon. This means that one can buy it for $315.56 from the retailer. The watch is available at Macys for $371.25, and the best price is offered by Newegg at $269.99.

    This round device comes with a mother-of-pearl dial. An antireflective sapphire dial window, push clasp button and a stainless steel body, this watch offers a 330 feet water resistance.

  • Cyber Monday Deals on Men Fragrances: up to 50% off on perfumes from CK, Hugo Boss, and More

    Cyber Monday Deals on Men Fragrances: up to 50% off on perfumes from CK, Hugo Boss, and More

    Cyber Monday is here with some fantastic savings on the men fragrances. Walmart, Amazon and eBay are the top savers this holiday season, and this is the best time to buy perfumes. So stock on the best fragrances today and get some great monetary benefits.

    The Acqua Di Gio by Giorgio Armani in 3.4 ounces is available on Amazon for $50.99 at a $41.87 off while the fragrance is available on Wal-Mart and Target for a $35 off.

    Launched in 1996, this scent contains notes of Orange, Lime, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli. This refreshing fragrance is just what a man who loves to smell good needs.

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    Calvin Klein Scents

    Calvin Klein is another brand that men just love when buying scents. The Euphoria Men EDT Spray is priced at $38 on Wal-Mart. Amazon has the perfume available for $50, and eBay offers it at $30.50 for a 3.4 oz bottle. Cudahy, Accord, Amber, Cedar, Black Basil, Patchouli, Creamy Suede, Ginger Pepper Cocktail, Brazilian Redwood are some of the essences that combine to create this amazing fragrance.

    The Light Blue Dolce & Cabana Eau de Toilettes Spray is priced at $44.79 with a saving of $33.21 on Amazon and Target has priced it for $34.99 – $95. This refreshing scent is an amalgamation of Mandarin, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Juniper, Rosewood, Rosemary, Musk, Wood, Oakmoss and Incense is recommended for casual use.

    Hugo Boss Deals

    The Hugo Just Different EDT Spray by Hugo Boss is available at $54.99 at a $19.01 saving on Amazon and Target has a $15 saving on this scent. A masculine fragrance, this perfume is for the active men who are always on the go.  Cashmere molecule of musk, woody and spicy scent and minty essence are part of this fragrance that refreshes the senses and evokes manhood.

    The Cool Water by Davidoff has been priced on Amazon for $23.99 at a 64% saving. This perfume was launched in 1988 and includes notes of lavender, jasmine, oakmoss, musk and sandalwood. A perfect fragrance for the daytime, this is a refreshing scent for men who love coolness.

  • Cyber Monday Deals on Women Perfumes from Calvin Klein, Burberry, Gucci, Versace, and More

    Cyber Monday Deals on Women Perfumes from Calvin Klein, Burberry, Gucci, Versace, and More

    Women perfumes are among top selling products this holiday season. For all the best fragrances from some top retailers like Wal-Mart, Amazon, Macys and Belk, shop today and get the best deals. Huge savings and gift cards are on offer on women perfumes from top brands like Calvin Klein, Burberry, Versace, and Dior.

    Calvin Klein, Burberry Perfumes

    Shop online for a Calvin Klein Euphoria Eau De Parfum Spray 1.7 oz bottle for $68.00 on Wal-Mart. Amazon and Macys have priced the floral and fruity fragrance for $88 and $89. Just a few drops on the wrist and neck are enough for evoking a sensual essence.

    Pomegranate, persimmon, green notes, black orchid, lotus blossom, champacca flower, liquid amber, mahogany wood, black violet and cream accord are some of the ingredients of this travel essential women perfume. This scent is a staple for women who love fragrances.

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    The Burberry Eau De Parfum Spray 3.3 oz is available at the best price of $43.99 on Wal-Mart while Amazon and Macy’s have priced it at $88. This refreshing French scent includes blackcurrant, green apple, and bergamot fragrances.

    Cedar wood, jasmine, moss, sandalwood, musk and vanilla all make it a smooth blend. This scent is a preferred choice of women from all age groups and a top seller in fragrance stores.

    Versace Deals

    Buy the Versace Bright Crystal Eau de Toilette at $43.99 at Amazon with a 48% saving while Belk has on offer gift cards worth $55 on the purchase of this product. This flower based fresh fragrance defines femininity.

    Magnolia, peony, lotus flowers, yuzu, pomegranate, water, musk, mahogany, amber are some of the fragrances that combine to form this sensual scent that is just what a woman needs to feel ecstatic.

    The last on this list is a three-piece set of DIOR J’adore Eau de Parfum that has been priced by the eBbay at $158 while Belk offers a gift card worth $50 with this scent. Evoke the feeling of luxury and experience femininity with this fragrance that included the Ylang-Ylang, Damascena Rose, and Sambac Jasmine Absolute essence. This sensual fragrance pack is a must-have fragrance for women for work and travel.

  • Teen deaths from HIV AIDS have tripled since 2000, cautions new UNICEF study

    Teen deaths from HIV AIDS have tripled since 2000, cautions new UNICEF study

    HIV AIDS is the number one cause of death among adolescents in Africa and is the second leading cause of death among adolescents in the world. UNICEF released these statistics on Friday and has set alarm bells ringing among the medical community.

    According to latest statistics by United Nations children’s agency, the fatality figures in HIV-affected adolescents is not decreasing, and this is a cause of worry.

    The number of adolescent deaths from AIDS has tripled in the past 15 years. Each passing hour, 26 new infections are added to an ever increasing number. UNICEF, while releasing this data warned that HIV-positive adolescents must have access to proper treatment, care and support.

    Craig McClure, head of UNICEF’s global HIV/AIDS programs said that it is important that HIV-negative persons must be educated so that they remain free from the deadly scourge of the 21st century.

    The situation is particularly acute in the Sub-Saharan African countries. The region has the highest prevalence of AIDS in its population. Girls are more affected than boys, accounting for 7 in 10 infections among 15-19 years old.

    The statistical update on Children, Adolescents and AIDS reveals less than 50 percent of children less than two months are tested for AIDS.  Of the 2.6 million HIV-positive children, only one in three has access to HIV treatment.

    UNICEF data also reveals that majority of the adolescents who succumb to AIDS-related illness acquired the virus when they were infants 10 to 15 years ago. In those times, fewer HIV-positive pregnant women and mothers received antiretroviral medicines to prevent the virus from being transmitted to the newborn. These children became adolescent, sometimes without knowing their HIV status.

    The only bright spot in the report is since 2000; nearly 1.3 million new HIV infections were avoided in children, thanks to advances in the prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV.

  • Apple to ditch LCD and use OLED display in the iPhone model of 2018

    Apple to ditch LCD and use OLED display in the iPhone model of 2018

    Apple is in the process of shifting to a new type of display technology from 2018 when it will transcend from LCD to OLED based displays for its iPhone lineup. Since Apple launches its next iteration of iPhone on a yearly basis, in all probability, iPhone 8 will be featuring the OLED display.

    It seems that LG will be tasked with producing the OLED display for iPhone edition to be released in 2018. LG is reported to be planning to invest billions of dollars in OLED display production over the next few years. There are plans for a large panel plant in Korea which could produce screens for new iPhones.

    The said factory is coming up in Paju, Gyeonggi Province and will take about two years to be completed. It will specialize in large-sized OLED TV panels and flexible OLED panels that will be used in smart watches and car displays. LG is reported to have sunk almost $8.7 billion, and the factory is large enough to accommodate 14 football fields.

    OLED displays are better than conventional LCD displays, and LG’s OLED factory investments seem logical considering the news that Apple is going to make the switch to OLED displays for its devices from 2018.

    Today Apple Watch uses the OLED, and it is natural that it will soon make the transformation and use the power-efficient OLED technology in its handsets in the coming future.

    However, the technology needs further refining. OLED displays have been used by manufacturers in the past. However, there are some creases and wrinkles that need to be smoothened before the technology is accepted by Apple. The brightness, energy-saving features of OLED panels tend to diminish with time. Considering Apple’s fetish for quality and making highly durable devices, LG researchers will have to do a lot of work before OLED displays become viable for future iPhones.

  • A Century since Albert Einstein Proposes his General Theory of Relativity

    A Century since Albert Einstein Proposes his General Theory of Relativity

    Newton put forth the theory of relativity, and it was accepted without much rancor.  It remained unquestioned till the beginning of this century. It is exactly 100 years ago when Albert Einstein shook the very foundation of physics with his General Theory of Relativity. Einstein’s theory proved that Newton’s Three Laws of motion were only partially correct. It became erroneous as speeds reached the velocity of light. Newton’s Law of Gravitation also was approximately correct and broke down in the presence of strong gravitational force.

    Einstein already had carved a niche for himself with a string of accomplishments to his credit. He had proposed the corpuscular theory of light and said that light did not travel in waves but is composed of individual bundles of energy called photons. This explained the phenomenon of Photoelectricity that until now was unexplainable.

    Einstein’s groundbreaking theory was soon verified, and this got him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921. Having explained the phenomenon of photo electricity with his theory Einstein then published what is now known as the Special Theory Of Relativity. The theory explained many previously unexplained phenomenon such as time dilation, i.e., the slowing down of time as one approaches the speed of light, and the equality of mass and energy, represented by the now-famous equation E = mc2. All his theories were experimentally verified in the coming decades.

    The General Relativity theory successfully explained the slight drift in the orbit of Mercury. The prediction that light will seem to bend when passing through the gravitational field of a massive object was experimentally proved during the total solar eclipse on May 29, 1919.  Pictures taken during the period of totality when Earth’s shadow completely covered the sun showed that the apparent locations of the background stars beyond the sun had shifted in the same way as had been predicted by General Relativity. This property of light is used to the phenomenon of gravitational lenses where close by massive objects will bend the light and make them more visible.

    What Albert Einstein had discovered was much beyond his time. When he proposed his groundbreaking theory, he was just 26 and had never been to any university. The theory is amazing and the conditions of the times when it was proposed make it even more amazing.

  • Black Friday 2015 brings great savings, big deals and big offers on wide range of products

    Black Friday 2015 brings great savings, big deals and big offers on wide range of products

    Black Friday brings a whole load of incredible bargains, but it will be good to know which offer is on the board and where. Black Friday is just approaching, and bargain hunters across the country and abroad would be hunting for deals and offers.

    Year after year this annual shopping bonanza has been a huge hit in the United States. Now consumers pan borders can also avail these discounts more UK retailers get in on the fun and games.

    Expectations are running high, and consumer buying sentiments will be at their highest. It is predicted that bonanza hunters will be spending at a whopping rate of £12,000 a second on the day itself. More than a billion pounds will be spent on deals, offers and bargains on a varied range of articles from electronics to clothes to kitchen appliances.

    Amazon is offering the best Black Friday deals and offers on jewelers, clothes, video games and laptops. You can also get the best Curry’s Black Friday deals that include offers on kitchen and domestic electrical appliances.

    Black Friday is an American custom and happens the day after Thanksgiving every year. Massive discounts are offered on products en masse in an attempt to capitalize on the festive mood when buying sentiments are at their highest. Retailers across the UK have also jumped on the bandwagon and are trying their best to woo consumers in the festive season.

    How the name Black Friday appeared is unclear. Many businesses will detail their profits in black ink and hence the name. Whatever is the genesis of the name Black Friday; many shops see the biggest profits of the year on Black Friday.

    Retail Outlets in the US open their doors as early as 5 am. Many deals can be availed online when the deals go live at midnight. Things can get nasty and otherwise rational; mild-mannered shoppers are harried by bargain hunters leading to fights and breakouts. Of course, all the melee can be avoided if you buy online.

  • Biomarin Pharmaceutical’s Kyndrisa was not enough to convince the FDA of its efficacy

    Biomarin Pharmaceutical’s Kyndrisa was not enough to convince the FDA of its efficacy

    A drug for treating Duchene Muscular Dystrophy has been deemed unsatisfactory in action by the FDA. Both Parent and patient testimony about the changes they experienced after taking Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc. Kyndrisa was not enough to convince the FDA advisory committee of its efficacy.

    A bench of outside advisors to the regulatory agency United States FDA said that the data from BioMarin Pharma Inc. on its experimental drug for treating a chronic muscle wastage disorder was not enough to pave the way for its approval.

    The FDA panel did not vote since 15 out of 17 members were of the opinion that paucity of statistical significance in BioMarin’s late-stage study weakened the findings from two earlier studies. The drug in question is ‘Drisapersen’ which is being developed to treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

    DMD affects one in 3,600 newborn boys and leads to a rapid degeneration of muscles. The fate of the drug will be decided on December 27 after the evaluation of the panel’s comments.

    Another drugmaker, Sarepta Therapeutics Inc is also developing the DMD treatment eteplirsen whose action is much akin to BroMarin’s drisapersen and skips a faulty section of the gene to produce dystrophin, the lack of which causes DMD. If the FDA goes along with the concerns of the panel, more trials will be required, and it will consume time that patients with DMD don’t have.

    Sarepta shares went down 1% at $36.98 after bell while the shares of another company PTC Therapeutics Inc which is also developing a treatment for DMD fell by 5% in after-hours trading to $30. BioMarin’s stock was placed on halt for all of Tuesday.

    RBC Capital Markets analyst Michael Yee feels that there is a 50 to 60% chance of approvals. The fact that some patients benefited from the drug and the willingness of the patients to take the risk could turn over the opinion to positive for the drug.

  • Don’t Miss the Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 – Final Installment

    Don’t Miss the Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 – Final Installment

    hungergamesfinalheaderConsidered to be one of the most successful franchises of all time, fans from all over the world are excited for the final installment of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2. Set to show on theaters worldwide on November 20, 2015, the producers and casts are busy promoting the upcoming end of a 4 part movie series.
    During the world premiere in Germany, there were more than 6,000 fans who attended. According to the producer of the movie, Nina Jacobson, they decided to hold the said premier in Berlin because German fans were noted to be the “most passionate and committed” toward the whole franchise.

    If you are not familiar with the movie The Hunger Game, this is a sci-fi/adventure movie filmed back in 2012. The story took place in a “dystopian post-apocalyptic” future where people lived within the nation called Panem. Every year, boys and girls between the ages 12 to 18 are forced to be part of the Hunger Game which is a televised “hunt” for survival. The participants are required to fight each other to death until only one remains. He or she will then be crowned victor.

    Katniss Everdeen is the heroine from District 12 who will eventually fight for the freedom of the nation. Although not picked to be a participant, she willingly took the place of her sister to join the Games. The final installment of the movie will put an end to a war started by Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) the moment she went against the government who destroyed her people. How will it end though? Will General Snow be killed or put to prison? Who will Katniss choose – Peeta or Gale? These are the common questions asked by fans all over the world.

    Although the movie franchise is based on the book series written by American author Suzanne Collins, it is still interesting to know how close the movie will be patterned to the book. During the world premiere, Jennifer Lawrence talked about how everything felt good and satisfying despite the fact the franchise is finally ending. “I’m excited for fans to see it. I know it’s going to be your favorite one.”

    Without a doubt, fans from all over the world can’t wait for the movie to be shown on theaters on November 20. Based on the movie trailers and sneak peak, you can expect an exciting showdown happening soon!

  • Cosmetic Skin Treatments: Achieving Younger Looking Skin without Breaking the Bank

    Cosmetic Skin Treatments: Achieving Younger Looking Skin without Breaking the Bank

    Current reports have shown that the cosmetic industry in the US alone is expected to earn as much as $62.46 billion dollars in year 2016. With these numbers, it clearly shows women (and men) are willing to spend to achieve younger and better looking skin. Yes, even cosmetic skin treatment is on the rise.

    While most consumers are being picky when choosing the best products for their skin, many are considering cosmetic skin treatments. Due to age, harmful effects of the sun, heredity, stress and the kind of lifestyle lived, most people would agree there is no stopping from looking way ahead their years. Skin irregularities can be spotted not just on the face, but all over the body as well. This would include wrinkles, skin pigmentation, acne scars, and visibility of blood vessels.

    What are cosmetic skin treatments?

    There are many different types of cosmetic skin treatments. These are treatments exclusively to treat irregularities of the skin. It can be surgical or non-surgical. The most common skin treatment would be to reduce wrinkles for one to look younger. Other types of cosmetic skin treatment are:

    • Eye Rejuvenation
    • Nose Rejuvenation
    • Skin Rejuvenation and Resurfacing
    • Laser and Light-Based Treatment
    • Anti-aging treatments
    • Botox Injection

    There are surgical skin treatments too. Without a doubt, these types of cosmetic skin treatments are expensive. The good news is you can still achieve younger looking skin without breaking the bank with the help of non-surgical skin treatments. The results are effective and longer lasting – making you look and feel younger. These non-surgical skin treatments can reduce wrinkles, remove blemishes and moles, thread veins, plump up your lips and smooth the surface of your skin.

    Procedures such as micro dermabrasion and injectable fillers are quite popular because of their effectiveness. Micro dermabrasion is sometimes referred to as the “power peel” wherein the skin is blasted with tiny crystals to exfoliate the outer layer taking out brown spots, mild acne scars and reduce fine lines. On the other hand, Injectable fillers are used to correct skin concerns like thin lips, acne scars, dark and puffy eyes and wrinkles.

    What cosmetic skin treatment is best?

    For you to know which treatment is best for you, you need to visit a qualified dermatologist or skin care specialist. Your health care provider is the best person who can advise you in regards to your concerns. It is also vital that you should be knowledgeable of the different types of skin care treatments available so to be well-informed of the risks, effects and the cost of each procedure.

  • Beauty Hacks Straight From the Experts

    Beauty Hacks Straight From the Experts

    Young or old, women of all ages are looking for the best and most recent beauty tips that will enhance their looks. Although it is not the only way, looking beautiful can certainly boost self-esteem and confidence.

    Every year during Fashion Week in New York City, beauty experts from all over the world come together. This year was no different and important questions in regards to beauty were answered.

    Read on to find out what the experts have to say.

    1. How can you tuck your hair without using a bobby pin?

    According to Paul Hanlon from Prabal Gurung, you can easily do this by using the Wella hair spray to keep the hair tucked behind the ears. The hair will stay in place wherever you go or whatever you do.

    1. How do you choose a product that won’t weigh out the strands?

    Here’s a tip shared by Peter Gray. When it comes to choosing the best product for your hair, you need to check first if you have thin or thick hair. You need to spray the product in your hands and rub. When it comes out sticky – this is best for thick hair. If it turns to powder – then this product works best with thin hair.

    1. What’s the best contour technique?

    There are different answers to this, but expert James Kaliardos does the same technique all through the years. He applies the Nars Dual Intensity Blush on the cheeks using short and quick stroke within the hallow area of the face. This gives the person a natural looking glow.

    1. How do you stick rhinestone and glitter on the face?

    If you are not keen on putting glue on your face, Tracy Reese, who is Mary Kay’s lead makeup artist suggests you apply a thick night cream on the face so the sparkle will stick.

    1. How to apply matt makeup?

    Setting your makeup should be easy these days. In fact, you don’t have to puff your face full of powder to achieve a matt-look makeup. Diane Kendall from Prabal Gurung uses tissue to take out the oil on the face before applying the powder.

    1. How to use a coffee stirrer to create nail art?

    Nail art is becoming everyone’s favorite trend. And if you love coffee, using the stirrer can help you create a nice nail art design. All you have to do is pick up a polish and blow the color onto the nails. This will give you a “splatter” effect – a nice tip shared by Kathy Jane Hughes from Butter London.

    Do you have any beauty tips you would like to add?

  • Beautycon Begins $99 Subscription Service

    Beautycon Begins $99 Subscription Service

    Beautycon Media has announced the launch of a $99 subscription service for a quarterly beauty box called Beautycon BFF. The four boxes that customers receive annually are themed around winter, spring, summer and fall. The contents are contributed by brands and selected by the celebrities chosen to speak at Beautycon festival sessions. Each box will also include chances to win prizes like a shopping spree with or birthday tweet from a YouTube star.

    The first box was released in October. The initial box contained products  from Beautycon’s in-house brand; Benefit and Maybelline, as well as some chosen by musician JoJo. The box also features Puravida bracelets, flower crowns, mascaras, and flash tattoos.

    With the subscription service, Beautycon can reach fans all throughout the year, as well as reach people who can’t make it to the events. Exclusive Beautycon brand products, full-size products and the social media-celebrity involvement seems like a great deal for the $99 annual subscription fee and may set the BFF box apart from competitors, like Birchbox and Ipsy. Fans can sign up for the service through the Beautycon Media lifestyle and beauty website.

    Founded in 2013, Beautycon is an annual gathering for brands and Internet celebrities in the beauty industry. Over 9,000 beauty fans attend the festivities, participating in Q&A sessions, securing free samples, and visiting booths set up by some of the biggest names in the beauty industry. The event was founded by entrepreneur Moj Mahdara and takes place in New York, L.A., London and Dallas.

    Beautycon NYC was held earlier this month. BeautyCon NYC, hosted at Pier 36, featured a number of YouTube personalities, including Bethany Mota, Baddie Winkle, Nikki Phillippi, Fleur De Force, and Gabriella and Niki DeMartino. Their popular YouTube makeover tutorials have made the hosts social-media celebrities. JoJo, songstress behind the classic “Too Little Too Late,” also hit the stage to perform.

    Beautycon L.A., had nearly 300 million impressions on social media and a reach of 135 million, making it the largest event this year. In 2013, it had 15 million impressions and a reach of 7 million. The event’s hashtag trended worldwide during the festival. On Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, more than 60,000 posts were shared about Beautycon L.A. Beautycon data showed that reach was driven by YouTube and Instagram stars sharing the hashtag.

  • 14 Years Of Mythbusters Mayhem Ending Next Season

    14 Years Of Mythbusters Mayhem Ending Next Season

    Millions of people remember when the Mythbusters made an entire cement truck virtually disappear with explosives during an episode of their show. Millions more remember poor Grant testing seasickness cures in a chair designed to produce nausea for what seemed like hours. These episodes, and many more, introduced people to a world of science that they never knew existed. Now, sadly, that journey is coming to an end.

    The Mythbusters final season will premiere January 9. The show will continue on its quest to investigate iconic moments in television and movies and urban legends during its final season. During its run, the topics have included everything from Batman’s tools to whether ducks’ quacks echo. The topics of the final episodes have not been revealed, but they are sure to include plenty of explosions, a long time staple of the show.

    Hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman have starred in the show since its premiere episode in 2003. Hyneman was actually the one who pitched the idea to Discovery. The M7 Build Team, comprised of Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, and Grant Imahara (along with several others throughout the years), was introduced in subsequent seasons.

    Seth Rogen, James Cameron, Aaron Paul, Vince Gilligan, Sophia Bush have all guest starred on the show, along with many more celebrities. Many of the stars appeared in episodes related to movies they appeared in. Numerous scientists and government officials have also guest starred on the show. President Obama was a guest star back in 2010.

    Mythbusters was one of the first shows to harness the power of the internet to increase the popularity of the show. Fans were asked to submit myths online that the show could explore. Fans could also submit issues they had with the testing used to examine the myths, resulting in a number of shows were previous myths were revisited and retested.

    Mythbusters is Discovery Channel’s longest-running series. The series has logged 248 episodes, 2950 experiments, 1050 myths, and 900 explosions throughout its run. The series was nominated for an Emmy an astounding seven times. Discovery reported that the Mythbusters library will be moving over to Discovery’s sister network in 2016.

    So what is in the future for the Mythbusters? Savage and Hyneman are reportedly involved with a spy drama project in development at CBS based on their personal experience. The duo is reported to be executive producers for the show.

  • New Details Released For Rocky Horror Picture Show Reboot

    New Details Released For Rocky Horror Picture Show Reboot

    Fox has released new details about its two-hour TV movie remake of the cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Fox reports that the remake will be faithful to the text of the original 1973 play by Jim Sharman and Richard O’Brien, but will reimagine the story visually. The reimagined cult classic is being released to coincide with the original film’s 40 year anniversary.

    The remake will reportedly be directed and choreographed by Kenny Ortega, well-known for his work on High School Musical. Gail Berman and the 1975 film’s producer Lou Adler will serve as Executive Producers alongside Ortega. The two-hour network event from Fox will air next year in the fall. The Rocky Horror Picture Show remake will not be airing live, unlike Fox’s upcoming Grease and NBC’s musical specials.

    Fox has also announced the choice of who will play the iconic lead character, Dr. Frank-N-Furter, in the Rocky Horror Picture Show reboot. Dr. Frank-N-Furter is a highly sexualized mad scientist who hails from Transexual, Transylvania. Orange Is The New Black’s Laverne Cox will reportedly be playing the role that Tim Curry originally made famous. Cox will create her own version of the character instead of attempting to recreate Curry’s aggressive, over the top persona.

    Today, Cox is Hollywood’s most popular transgender personality since RuPaul. She recently made history as the first openly transgendered person to be nominated for an Emmy award for her portrayal of Sophia Burset on Orange Is The New Black. She has been featured in roles on both The Mindy Project and Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce, and she is also attached to the current CBS pilot Doubt.

    Many Rocky Horror Picture Show fans have reported that they are excited to see their beloved film reimagined. The musical comedy has spawned regular midnight singalong screenings and a Broadway spin off in the 40 years since it was released in theaters. The original story follows sweethearts Janet Weiss and Brad Majors, who stumble upon Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s annual science convention showcasing the birth of ‘Rocky Horror’ — a fit, attractive man created solely to fulfill Frank’s desires. The 1975 original movie quickly became a cult classic, with local art house theaters across the nation screening the film complete with live actors acting out the movie beneath the screen.

  • Plus Size Fashion Getting More Attention From Designers

    plus sizePlus size women have long felt ignored by the fashion industry. “Plus” was treated like a dirty word in the fashion world, causing shame and confusion for those who didn’t fit the skinny, tall standard fashion designers kept pushing at us. Few major retailers and boutiques made clothes for plus size consumers and the ones that did hid their plus size offerings in separate sections or basements.

    Plus size is commonly considered between sizes 14 and 32, according to data from Plunkett Research. For the stores that stock plus size fashion, the stock is often so minimal that most sizes sell out quickly, making it difficult for customers to find items in their size. Brands like Michael Kors and Gap offer up to about a size 20, but in many cases the clothing in those sizes can only be found online. The perception among many was that designers welcomed plus size customers’ money, but not their presence in stores.

    Today, a new trend is emerging with more fashion designers turning their focus to the plus size market. Designers are focusing on plus size fashion that makes the buyer feel good about wearing it. The trend is not surprising as plus size consumers have become the majority. Plus size women now account for 67 percent of the population. The average size of a woman in the western world today is a size 14. In the United States alone, plus size clothing is now a $17.5 billion market.

    As plus size fashion becomes more common, more people are flocking to the designers that have embraced the fact that not everyone can be a size 2. There are many people who want to spend their money on plus size fashion but don’t know where to go. Many of the designers that only made clothing for those size 8 and below are finding that they are missing out on a significant portion of the market.

    Brands need to stop thinking that everyone who is bigger wants to hide it and start creating plus size fashion that the wearers can be proud of. The “Pink the Runway” fashion show, created by Crystal Carmen and Laura Mazurek and taking place at the Le Meridien Hotel on Oct. 30, features 30 plus size models in styles from local and national designers. There’s also a documentary coming out next year called “Straight/Curve” that questions whether size zero will remain the norm and talks about plus models as pioneers. More dialog about plus size fashion will hopefully encourage more designers to shift their focus to fashion that everyone can wear.

  • 6 Great Halloween Movies To Watch With Your Kids

    6 Great Halloween Movies To Watch With Your Kids

    When watching Halloween movies with your kids, you want to stay away from too much gore, visuals of possession, or an abundance of creepy imagery. Fortunately, there are many Halloween movies that fit this criteria that you can enjoy with your children. Here are 6 great Halloween movies that your kids can enjoy with you. All of the movies on the list are rated PG-13 or lower.

    The Addams Family

    America’s first family of creepiness lets it all hang out in this dramatic and humorous film. Anjelica Houston, Raul Julia, and Christopher Lloyd take the pumpkin flavored cake in their roles as the main characters of the movie, creating an odd, but non-scary vibe that is sure to leave your kids enthralled.

    Nightmare Before Christmas

    All hail the Pumpkin King. The movie gives you two holidays for the price of one, with the creepy and dark Halloween town offsetting the vibrant beauty of the Christmas world. The movie has stunning stop-action graphics and amazing music that will stay in your head long after the movie ends.

    It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

    This Halloween classic is more of a television special than an actual movie, but that doesn’t stop it from being one of the most watched Halloween movies year after year. Originally released in 1966, the movie follows the Peanuts gang as they prepare for trick-or-treating while Linus stakes out the local pumpkin patch for the arrival of the Great Pumpkin. With a run-time of roughly 25 minutes, it is a great choice for younger kids with short attention spans.

    The Corpse Bride

    Tim Burton made the underworld an exciting place where people are reunited with their dead pets and ghosts throw cool parties in The Corpse Bride. The animated love story follows shy groom who inadvertently marries a recently deceased girl when practicing his wedding vows in her presence. Danny Elfman created a magical musical score for the movie and the color drained palette enhances the movie’s desolate feel.

    Buffy The Vampire Slayer

    This PG-13 classic features funny one-liners, ’90s fashion, and Kristy Swanson kicking butt. The Buffy The Vampire Slayer story follows a high school cheerleader that discovers she is the latest in a long line of vampire hunters. She struggles against her fate at first, but eventually learns to embrace her vampire-killing destiny.

    Hocus Pocus

    When three witch sisters are resurrected on Halloween night, none of the children of Salem are safe. It is up to three brave kids and an immortal cat to defeat the witches and send them back to the beyond. Bette Midler gives an awesome performance as Winifred the witch.