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FABTV: Air "Sexy Boy"

FabSugar — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 05:33:33 -0800

Now that I'm in weekend mode, I must divulge a bit about my hotly anticipated New Year's vacation to Thailand. If you desire a foreign land with great food, awesome beaches, wonderful scuba diving and snorkeling, diverse fellow tourists, killer nightlife, and - of course - fun shopping, add Thailand to your vacation queue. My friend and I spent a good 12 days there, mostly island hopping, and we both plan to go back.

One of my favorite veg-out bands is Air; even the name denotes a mellow vibe. After a whirlwind week back in the office, by Thursday I needed to zone out, and I remembered the breezy release of Air. Kick back and enjoy this comical, creative, watercolored adventure. Weather is here, wish you were beautiful . . .

New Music Bonanza: Air, Arcade Fire, and More!

BuzzSugar — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 05:01:02 -0800

As you may have heard, there's a new album from that Arcade Fire band coming out today. But not to be outdone by a bunch of overhyped Canadians, an army of other artists - including !!!, Air, and the Strokes' Albert Hammond Jr. - are also unleashing highly anticipated new CDs today, making this one of the best days for new music so far this year. (Coincidentally, all of these artists' names start with "a," except for !!!, but that one really doesn't count.)

So, rather than my usual Song of the Day, I thought I'd offer you a selection of tracks from the various albums hitting stores today. Take a listen and tell me which CD you're most excited about.

!!!, "All My Heroes Are Weirdos," from Myth Takes

Air, "Once Upon a Time," from Pocket Symphony

For three more tracks, including one from Arcade Fire, read more

Arcade Fire, "Black Mirror," from Neon Bible

Apostle Of Hustle, "National Anthem of Nowhere," from National Anthem Of Nowhere

Albert Hammond Jr., "In Transit," from Yours to Keep

Song of the Day: Air Feat. Jarvis Cocker, "One Hell of a Party"

BuzzSugar — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 06:00:08 -0800

Air's music has always been a bit too sleepy for me, but I appreciate that the French electronica outfit is giving itself an injection of sass, courtesy of Jarvis Cocker. The Pulp frontman handles vocals on the track "One Hell of a Party," which will appear on Air's next album, Pocket Symphony, coming out in March. The sentiments will be perfect for anyone still recovering from your New Year's bash.

Music in the Movies: Sad Brad Smith's "Help Yourself"

BuzzSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:30:20 -0800

Have you ever been in the middle of watching a movie when you hear a new song that you immediately fall in love with? This happens to me on a regular basis, and I often find myself rushing home to try to download the song before I forget the tune entirely. A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend an advance screening of Up in the Air, when one of those moments hit. I quickly learned that the song is called "Help Yourself" and was written just for the movie by a guy called Sad Brad Smith.

The song is simple, sad, and sweet - not unlike many of Elliot Smith's songs. It's featured during one of the most poignant scenes of the movie and the lyrics fit the story like a glove, though I won't give away much more than that. The movie's soundtrack won't be available until December 1st, but you can listen to the song right now and let me know what you think.

Like the film itself, this little ditty is already getting whispers of an Oscar nod. To check it out, just read more.

LA Ranks Number One For Dirty Air

FitSugar — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:30:00 -0700

The recently released State of the Air report ranks Los Angeles as the nation's dirtiest city, a spot that LA has unfortunately held for a decade.

The report, commissioned by the American Heart and Lung association, found that 186.1 million people, more than half the US population, live and breathe in areas with dangerously high levels of air pollution. The rest of California did not fare so well either; the report found that the number of estimated premature deaths due to poor air quality, particulate matter specifically, has tripled. It is not surprising that three other metropolitan areas in California - Bakersfield, Visalia-Porterville, Fresno-Madera - rank among the nation's dirtiest.

To see the American cities that have the cleanest air, read more.

Made famous by the Cohen brothers movie, Fargo, North Dakota should also be famous for its great air quality. It is the only city to pass all three air pollution tests: ozone pollution, year-round particle pollution, and short-term (24-hour) particle pollution. Other cities to rank high in at least two out of the three tests are: Billings, MT; Cheyenne, WY; Colorado Springs, CO; and Honolulu, HI. You can check the state of your state's air quality at the State of the Air web site. How did your state rank?

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Meg Ryan Reduces the Price of Her Bel-Air Mansion

CasaSugar — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:11 -0700

Nearly a year ago to date, I let you know that Meg Ryan had listed her six-bedroom, seven-bath Bel-Air home for the tune of $19.5 million. With no bites, she took it off the market in February. Now, she's relisted the property with a new real estate agent, knocking the price down to $14.2 million. Even though Meg's been reeling in the big-screen bucks since the '80s, I suspect that even for her, a $5 million loss makes a difference. Think of all the Joe Versus the Volcano-style vacations she could take with that moola!

The listing for the Holmby Hills-area Spanish-style compound reads:

Museum quality restoration of a classic Spanish estate sited on promontory with wide open city and ocean views across layers of greenery. Wonderful arches, resort-like grounds and complete privacy. Stenciled and painted wood ceilings, tiles, ironwork, rich wood floors, doors and windows, arches, etc. French doors throughout open to loggia, dining pavilion, expansive lawn and pool. Stunning kitchen, generous living room and dining room, separate bar room, two family rooms and screening room.

To see interior and exterior photos of the property, read more.

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Air Sex Championships - Hilarious or Horrifying?

TresSugar — Fri, 08 May 2009 11:00:00 -0700

I'm well acquainted with air guitar competitions, but until today, I was unfamiliar with the R-rated equivalent, the Air Sex World Championships. After watching a few videos, I'm pretty intimate with the concept: horny hopefuls take the stage (usually clothed) and simulate having sex with an imaginary person. Like air guitar, but with more thrusting. Interested? See if there's a show in your city.

Nice and New: Dyson Air Multiplier Fan

CasaSugar — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 05:30:29 -0700

For Dyson, innovation is a breeze. My favorite vacuum brand has just released a new fan, the Dyson Air Multiplier ($299.99-329.99), which is very unconventional. The fan uses a trademarked technology to draw in air and amplify it 15 times, producing an uninterrupted stream of air, instead of using the blades or grills we're accustomed to. The omission of blades means there's not only no noisy air-chopping, but that it's also safe and easy to clean. You can effectively stick your hand through its annular aperture and remove it unharmed! Sounds pretty fabulous to me. It also has a handsome, unfussy shape, which I like. Can't wait to try it!

Don't Skimp on the Sleeve For Your MacBook Air: Go Custom!

GeekSugar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:00:32 -0700

So you sprung for the MacBook Air? Then I don't feel weird telling you to spring for a custom MacBook Air sleeve from AB Sutton. You pick a hot shade of leather to sheath your laptop in, and provide AB Sutton with your initials for a monogram, and then looky: No one's going to mistake your MacBook Air for their MacBook Air at the airport or at Peet's.

Available in a too-many-to-count rainbow of color options (seriously, it's like paint-chip nation in there), the cases cost $278-$348 a piece. But what a small price to pay for sexy protection for your sharp, little machine. Consider this your enabling.

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A Leather MacBook Air Sleeve?! Yowza

GeekSugar — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:30:45 -0700

Hot, hot, hot. . . That's the only thought going through my head when I look at this leather MacBook Air Sleeve by Civilian Lab. Soft black supple leather in the style of the now-infamous Manila folder hugs your sexy machine to make it tough and yes, even sexier. Civilian lab took the concept of something that was cute and kitschy - the Air Mail's manila folder sleeve - and vamped it up by just changing the material and the color. Yes, MacBook Air - you do look good in leather.