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Hollywood Ladies Come Out to Support GQ's Men of the Year

PopSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:07:11 -0800

The Chateau Marmont hosted GQ's Men of the Year Awards last night in LA. A few of the magazine's honorees, including Zach Galifianakis, Tom Ford, and Neil Patrick Harris joined forces with starlets like Olivia Wilde and AnnaLynne McCord. January Jones hit the carpet alongside Dexter's Jennifer Carpenter as Alexander Skarsgard, who won a "Man Who Saved HBO" award, went from LAX to the bash - click here to check out the full list of winners.

Alexander stayed close to rumored girlfriend Kate Bosworth, despite recent reports of her being linked to other guys. Sarah Silverman, meanwhile, was there to keep Zach company as his fellow funny man Russell Brand took a night off from romancing Katy Perry to mingle with Quentin Tarantino. Lindsay Lohan also turned up for the event while drama with her father seems to finally be cooling off.

To see lots more from the party, including Paul Rudd, Chris O'Donnell and Emile Hirsch, just read more.

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Images include: Shenae Grimes, Emile Hirsch, January Jones, Jennifer Carpenter, Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood, Chris O'Donnell, Sarah Silverman, Zach Galifianakis, Olivia Wilde, Tom Ford, Neil Patrick Harris, Levi Johnston, Russell Brand, Quentin Tarantino, Jim Nelson, Alexander Skarsgard, Kate Bosworth, Lindsay Lohan, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Jaime King, Aziz Ansari, John Cho, Brad Goreski, Eva Amurri, Matthew Morrison, Rose McGowan, Chris O'Donnell, Amanda Seyfried, Kim Kardashian, AnnaLynne McCord, Jessica Stroup, Elizabeth Banks, Emma Stone, Maggie Grace, Danielle Panabaker, Hunter Parrish, Paul Rudd

5 Funny Dog Signs: In the LINK of an Eye!

PetSugar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:00:29 -0700

If only dogs could read . . . - Dogster
The Simon's Cat creator has how many cats? - Paw Nation
Would you own tons of pet skunks? - People Pets
Five practical weight loss tips for pets - Dolittler
Freud loved Chow Chows! - The Daily Wag
James Wilkie keeps his hands off the leash - Celebrity Dog Watcher

Website of the Day: Passive Aggressive Notes

GeekSugar — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:29:50 -0700

Roommate frustrations? Lunch missing from your work fridge. . . again? Whether you've just been tempted to leave an angry, anonymous (or not-so-anonymous) note or you're actually guilty of leaving one, they can be pretty funny to those not involved in the squabble.

The website Passive-Aggressive Notes posts "painfully polite and hilariously hostile writings from shared spaces the world over" - aka the note that your co-worker posted on the office fridge for all to see. I've mentioned the site before, but check it out again for new features including "'Word of the Day," calling out a hilarious user comment, or the "Greatest Hits" and "Kerry's Favorites" with links to the site's most popular and founder's favorite content.

It's perfect for scrolling through if you need a laugh. Or, for the ultimate passive-aggressive payback, submit a note of your own to be included on the site.

Have an interesting website like this you'd like to share? To learn how to post your favorite websites to our Website of the Day group, read more.

1. First of all, join the Website of the Day group.
2. Click "New Post" under the website of the day tab at the top of the page.
3. Give your story a "Title."
4. Fill in the "Body" with a link to your favorite website and the reasons why you love it.
5. Type "Technology and Gadgets" in the Categories box
6. Add keyword(s) in the tag field with relevant tags (for example mine for this story was "Website of the Day").
7. Choose whether you want the post to be private or public.
8. Click "Create Post" to submit content.

So join the Website of the Day group and share information about all your favorite sites! Yours just might end up on the GeekSugar homepage!

Ask Savvy: Recruiter Asked For My Facebook, Should I Send It?

SavvySugar — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:30:17 -0700

Dear Savvy,
I was considering applying for a job in the online social media industry, but got turned off when I noticed the listing asks for a cover letter, resume, writing and blog samples, and a Facebook page link. I'm fully aware that employers use Facebook and Google to research candidates, but I don't like the fact that they want to scope me out before they meet me. I'm smart, qualified, have relevant experience and I have a fairly normal Facebook, but would feel funny sharing it with a potential employer. Do you think my application will get put to the bottom of the pile if I don't play the networking game with the recruiter?

Savvy says: Oh! The modern dilemma! To see why you should share if you dare, read more.

For those of us who hunted for jobs pre-social networking a recruiter asking for a Facebook link or online profile may seem odd. Especially given we hear stories like the one about the girl who tweeted herself out of a job or tales of recruiters judging applicants based on drunken photos on Flickr, Facebook, Myspace or even Google Image.

The chance of being selected or rejected based on your photo seems harsh, but if you are applying for a social media industry job the recruiter may just want to know how active you are online. If you really don't have anything to hide (think lingerie parties or pukey pics), and already use Facebook as a networking tool, then play with your privacy settings so that the hiring manager can't see anything you don't want them to, find a professional profile photo (or a cute pic of your puppy or favorite beach) and send her the link. Recent studies show your online reputation could actually help you get a job, so spend some time cleaning up your Internet act and just click send. If you still feel Facebook shy, you might consider sending a link to your Linkedin account to reaffirm your professionalism, but show you are comfortable networking online.

All that being said, if you don't feel comfortable sharing, then don't. It's your right to keep your private life private and if your resume and cover letter impress, you'll still get a call from the recruiter. I can't imagine anyone in her right mind would fault you for not sharing your Facebook.

Note: This advice is tailored specifically for this reader who is applying for an Internet job. I do not recommend sending a link to your profile unless you are applying for a position where your Internet activity counts as experience or expertise. A good hiring manager will know how to use Google to find all the pics, status updates and online profiles you have ever set up if her heart desires.

Photo courtesy of FX

Daily Tech: Steve Jobs Sighting at Apple HQ Yesterday

GeekSugar — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:10:30 -0700

A frail-looking Steve Jobs was spotted at Apple yesterday, wearing his usual attire - TMZ
Oh boy, stayed tuned for The Bachelor and The Bachelorette video games, coming to a console near you - Kotaku
Is it just me who finds it funny that Twitter tweets are taking over Facebook? - Mashable
Samsung unveils its first set of LED-backlit LCDs which start at $3,600 - Gizmodo
Google Reader gets some new fancy features like mobile-format links - Lifehacker
It's true! We're still giving away Amazon Kindles! Log in for a chance to win one - geeksugar

The Plight of the Cat Lady: Documentary Tells All

TresSugar — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:30:00 -0700

Move over Grey Gardens, there's a new cat-lady documentary in the gah-den. The trailer for the dutifully titled Cat Lady ("when cats mean 'meow' to you than people") opens with a former banker taking stock of the kittens living in her house. (All 123).

Debuting this week at the Silverdocs film festival in Washington DC, the documentary follows four women who fit the cultural stereotype of cat ladies - women of a certain age with one, or 100, too many felines. While it's meant to be an emotionally honest look at women whose self-worth is linked to cats, it's, also, inevitably funny. Because, really, if you're going to put whiskers under your nose and mee-oww to the camera, the world is going to laugh. And laugh.

Make Your Own Animated Gifs With Gickr

GeekSugar — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:45:58 -0700

I will be first one to admit that I find gifs unimaginably hilarious. Sure, there are some serious and professional uses for animated gifs, but all the ones I notice are the ridiculous and funny ones.

Obviously then, I want to make my own and now I can, with the website Gickr. Gickr is super easy to use; just upload your three similar picture files and click continue. Just make sure the images you use are not gigantic or it'll stop you in your tracks.

Know any good websites you'd like to spread the word about? To learn how to post your favorite websites to our Website of the Day group, read more.

I know that this long list looks scary, but trust me, once you get the hang of it, it'll be a snap the second time around.

First of all, join the Website of the Day group.
Click the pink "Share" menu on the top left side of the page.
Choose "Blog" and "Regular Post."
Give your story a "Title."
Fill in the "Body" with a link to your favorite website and the reasons why you love it.
Click "Next."
Choose the audience for your story to "Website of the Day" in the dropdown menu.
Add keyword(s) (for example mine for this photo was "Website of the Day").
Change channel to "Technology and Gadgets."
Fill in tag field with relevant tags.
Click "I’m done" to submit content.

So join the Website of the Day group and share information about all your favorite sites! Yours just might end up on the geeksugar homepage!

In the Motherhood Canceled, What Went Wrong?

LilSugar — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:29:26 -0700

The realities of parenthood and raising baby are funny in their own right, so why do sitcom producers feel the need take them over the top? ABC's Notes From the Underbelly focused on the "ooh's," "ahhs," and "ails" of pregnancy, but in such an overdone manner that I found myself reaching for the remote. Then, the same network launched another promising show which incorporated the experiences of real women and featured a manny and single mothers. In the Motherhood debuted with a high-caliber cast, only to repeat the same backflips-over-the-sofa-to-pick-up-a-pacifier antics that had my eyes rolling. After airing a handful of ridiculous episodes, including one that outed Santa, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny at 8 p.m., it has been canceled.

Recently, CBS announced that Accidentally on Purpose will be added to its Fall lineup. The series is based on the text of the same name by Mary Pols. I consider the book to be the mama of all pregnancy must reads, and have gifted it to several expectant friends because the author's witty account of her journey into motherhood resonates so deeply with anyone who reads it. It's a page turner that made me laugh, cry, and relate. I think that's the missing link that networks have forgotten about. Dramas like Thirtysomething and Once and Again had staying power because they kept viewers turned in to see what was about to unfold in their own lives and on the small screen.

What's your opinion of all these sitcom parenting shows?
Courtesy of ABC and Source

Benny Hill Theme Song Makes Any Video Better

GiggleSugar — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:01:47 -0800

I am so grateful to therewillbebud for introducing me to the Benny Hillifier, the site that turns any YouTube video into immediate Benny Hill slapstick, complete with a sped-up version (highly recommended) and the universally loved (or reviled) Benny Hill theme song from the show that seemed to consist mostly of a portly British man chasing women with short skirts around and making lewd faces at them. If you want some inspiration on what kinds of videos are funny for Hillifying, just check the video and the links below to see how I wasted time yesterday. TGIF!

Daily Tech: Let Me Google That For You Is Search in Slow-Mo

GeekSugar — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:55:09 -0800

The next time someone asks you a question that is "Googleable" a new funny site called Let Me Google That For You lets you do a Google Search and then copy the search link so you can send it to that friend. When the person clicks on the link, it will direct them to the actual search results page. Funny and harmless. - Lifehacker
Snoop Dogg recently appeared on The Martha Stewart Show (yes, random), and he told Martha about his texting habits and his love for his BlackBerry. - Switched
The reviews for the BlackBerry Storm are in, and so far it's not living up to all of the hype. - Gizmodo
Designer Mac Funamizu has created two glass phone concepts that offer multiple uses, but are certainly fingerprint prone. - Yanko Design
Last Day! It's giveaway time! Be sure to log in for your chances to win a Nintendo DS Lite and fitness games! - geeksugar