If this week's out-of-place Eastern earthquake is any indication, it's that disaster can strike at any time so you should be prepared. A recent study shows that Californians worry more about earthquakes than any other natural disaster (including wildfires, floods, and tsunamis), but I wonder how many of them actually keep a disaster kit handy in case one strikes? An emergency kit is especially Read more

Leonardo DiCaprio faced the elements in Paris today while shooting a commercial for the Chinese cell phone company Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications. He ran through the streets for one shot then stood in a downpour of rain while the cameras kept rolling. The actor signed a $5 million endorsement deal for the spots that will air exclusively in Asia later this year. Leo's trip to France Read more

Want a quick remedy to cure those winter blahs? Have a peek at some of the latest new cell phones which are fun, fresh, and full of color! One that definitely tops the list is the pastel pink BlackBerry Pearl which is now available on the Verizon network—just in time for Valentine's Day! To see it and the rest of the list, click "start slideshow." Read more