http://www.popsugar.com Insanely Addictive. en http://www.tressugar.com/1055793 <a href="http://www.tressugar.com/1055793"><img src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl1/0/3362/21_2008/control.large.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline left"></span>For me, the feeling of being out of control is one of the worst feelings in the world. I wouldn't call myself a control freak per se; I just don't like surprises! Unfortunately, some people view control freaks in a negative light- calling them power trippers and know-it-alls - but I don't consider it a personality flaw in the slightest. Control freaks get the job done, and they are perfectionists who always have their Ts crossed and their Is dotted - what's so bad about that? So ladies, where do you fall in the control department? Would you consider yourself a control freak? </p> <p><a href="http://www.gettyimages.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a></p> <!-- no strip poll --><form action="/1055793" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Dear Poll: Are You a Control Freak?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-0-1055793" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-0-1055793" name="edit[choice]" value="0-1055793" class="form-radio" /> Yes, I'm a total control freak; I can't help it!</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-1-1055793" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-1-1055793" name="edit[choice]" value="1-1055793" class="form-radio" /> No, I'm way too laid back to be a control freak.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-2-1055793" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-2-1055793" name="edit[choice]" value="2-1055793" class="form-radio" /> Other - Please explain in the comments below.</label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="1055793" /> <span class='button'><span><input class='fancybutton' type='submit' name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /></span></span> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --> http://www.tressugar.com/1055793#comment Love and Sex Dear Poll personality traits Control Power Wed, 21 May 2008 16:00:00 -0700 DearSugar http://www.tressugar.com/1055793 http://www.tressugar.com/1076638 <a href="http://www.tressugar.com/1076638"><img src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/upl0/0/3362/09_2008/200489649-001.large.jpg'></div></a><p>I'd like to think that all relationships are created equal, that each person has equal power, but let's be honest, that's just not realistic. Sure, the power can change from day to day or month to month, but someone seems to always have the upper hand. So where do you fall? Who wears the pants in your relationship? Take this quiz and find out.</p> <p><span class="inline left"></span></p> <p><a href="http://legacycreative.gettyimages.com/source/home/home.aspx" target="_blank">Source</a></p> <form action="/tags/power/rss" method="post" id="spi_quiz_view"> <div><div class="form-item"> <label>Who decides what you eat for dinner?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-19330" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-19330" name="edit[answers][0]" value="19330" class="form-radio" /> Since I do the grocery shopping, I decide what's for dinner.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-19331" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-19331" name="edit[answers][0]" value="19331" class="form-radio" /> We usually just talk about what sounds good and we make the decision together. </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-19332" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-19332" name="edit[answers][0]" value="19332" class="form-radio" /> I always ask him what he feels like and go from there.</label> </div> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label>Who's in charge of household responsibilities?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-19333" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-19333" name="edit[answers][1]" value="19333" class="form-radio" /> I'm in charge of all household bills and all the important mail is addressed to me.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-19334" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-19334" name="edit[answers][1]" value="19334" class="form-radio" /> Our household chores are pretty evenly distributed.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-19335" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-19335" name="edit[answers][1]" value="19335" class="form-radio" /> He is in charge of almost everything and I like it like that.</label> </div> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label>Who makes plans for you as a couple?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-19336" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-19336" name="edit[answers][2]" value="19336" class="form-radio" /> We always check with each other before committing to anything.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-19337" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-19337" name="edit[answers][2]" value="19337" class="form-radio" /> I'm in charge of our social calendar. He's clueless without me.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-19338" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-19338" name="edit[answers][2]" value="19338" class="form-radio" /> He tends to make our social plans.</label> </div> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label>Who initiates sex?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-19339" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-19339" name="edit[answers][3]" value="19339" class="form-radio" /> I'd say it's pretty balanced.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-19340" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-19340" name="edit[answers][3]" value="19340" class="form-radio" /> He always initiates sex.</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-19341" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-19341" name="edit[answers][3]" value="19341" class="form-radio" /> I tend to initiate sex more than he does.</label> </div> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label>What TV shows do you watch together? </label> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-19342" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-19342" name="edit[answers][4]" value="19342" class="form-radio" /> Project Runway</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-19343" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-19343" name="edit[answers][4]" value="19343" class="form-radio" /> Celebrity Apprentice</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-19344" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-19344" name="edit[answers][4]" value="19344" class="form-radio" /> The Wire</label> </div> </div> <input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="1076638" /> <span class='button'><span><input class='fancybutton' type='submit' name="op" value="submit" class="form-submit" /></span></span> <input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="spi_quiz_view" /> </div></form> http://www.tressugar.com/1076638#comment Love and Sex Relationships Dear Quiz Power who wears the wants Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:00:00 -0800 DearSugar http://www.tressugar.com/1076638 http://www.geeksugar.com/806304 <a href="http://www.geeksugar.com/806304"><img width=160 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/users/1/15111/46_2007/windup charger_1.large.jpg'></div></a><p>Whether or not this <a href="http://www.gadgetshop.com/Gadgets/TechnoGadgets/MobileAccessories/PRDOVR~274050/Wind+Up+Phone+Charger.jsp" target="_blank">Wind-Up Charger</a> actually works is beyond me. I don't doubt that it does, I just can't help but wonder if it's anything like the wind-up radios of yesteryear. With the wind-up, cell-phone charger, you can charge up your phone when there isn't an electrical outlet in sight. Just turn the handle vigorously for a few minutes and your phone will get enough power for approximately 25&ndash;30 minutes. Featured on <a href="http://zedomax.com/blog/2007/11/07/wind-up-charger-that%e2%80%99s-not-funny/" target="_blank">Zedomax</a>, it also comes with a built-in flashlight so you have some back-up in power outages. Priced at $12 each. <span class="inline center"></span></p> http://www.geeksugar.com/806304#comment cell phone cell phone charger power wind-up charger Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:30:51 -0800 GeekSugar http://www.geeksugar.com/806304 http://www.geeksugar.com/691610 <a href="http://www.geeksugar.com/691610"><img src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/users/1/15111/41_2007/APC_1.large.JPG'></div></a><p>When <a href="http://fabsugar.com/" >FabSugar</a> returned from <a href="http://fabsugar.com/tag/new+york+fashion+week+spring+2008" >fashion week</a>, she not only shared runway stories but gadgetry goodies as well! Perfect for traveling and event-filled days, this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/APC-UPB10-Mobile-charging-devices/dp/B000GBN42E" target="_blank">UPB10 Mobile Power Pack</a> by <a href="http://www.apc.com/index.cfm " target="_blank">APC</a> is lightweight, sleek and can charge up all your gadgets when you're on the go. With lithium polymer battery cells, you get a higher power density than traditional lithium ion cells for extra <a href="http://geeksugar.com/tag/power" >power</a> output. This device can charge up gadgets by standard <a href="http://geeksugar.com/tag/USB" >USB</a> and by mini-USB, which I used for my pearl in the pic below. It's fashionable for Fab and functional for Geek, therefore I can't help but give it two thumbs up. Priced at $60 each.<br /> <span class="inline center"></span></p> http://www.geeksugar.com/691610#comment power APC mobile power pack Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:00:51 -0700 GeekSugar http://www.geeksugar.com/691610 http://www.geeksugar.com/685054 <a href="http://www.geeksugar.com/685054"><img width=160 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/users/1/15111/40_2007/iGo Juice 70 Notebook Powerbook Adapter_1.large.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline left"></span>Whenever I travel, I'm usually on the look-out for <a href="http://geeksugar.com/tag/wifi" >Wi-Fi</a> and <a href="http://geeksugar.com/tag/power" >power outlets</a>. As important as the internet is, I've realized that if you don't have power, Wi-Fi is basically useless! It's ironic that I just happened to spot this <a href="http://geeksugar.com/tag/laptop" >laptop</a> power adapter because I was just saying last week that I wish I could get power while in the car. The <a href="http://www.brookstone.com/store/product.asp?product_code=575845&amp;wid=11&amp;cid=1103&amp;sid=110303&amp;search_type=subcategory&amp;prodtemp=t1" target="_blank">iGo powerbook adapter</a> will juice up your laptop in any location-even in the car! You can plug it into the lighter socket in your car, the in-flight outlets on planes and standard wall outlets in homes and offices. With the iGo you can also purchase additional tips so you can charge-up your phone, mp3 player, camera, etc. Priced at $120 each. </p> <p>In the meantime, I think airports should work on installing more electrical outlets. I regularly find myself sharing an outlet with a stranger five gates away from where my flight takes off!</p> http://www.geeksugar.com/685054#comment laptop power iGo power adapter Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:00:15 -0700 GeekSugar http://www.geeksugar.com/685054 http://www.tressugar.com/506693 <a href="http://www.tressugar.com/506693"><img width=106 height=160 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/users/1/12981/32_2007/sad.large.jpg'></div></a><p>Let me say this out loud - <b>Mental Abuse is STILL Abuse</b>. A person does not have to hit you or hurt you physically in order for it to constitute as abuse. </p> <p><span class="inline left"></span>Someone who is emotionally abusive often feels worthless themselves, and uses their relationships to create a feeling of personal power and control over someone else. </p> <p>Relationships should be about respect, and if you are being mistreated emotionally, it is wrong, and the relationship needs to end ASAP. Emotional abuse can take on many shapes and you may be in an <a href="http://www.ndvh.org/educate/what_is_dv.html" target="_blank">emotionally abusive relationship</a> if your partner:</p> <ul> <li>Calls you names, insults you, or constantly criticizes you</li> <li>Doesn't trust you, or acts jealous or possessive</li> <li>Tries to isolate you from your family or friends</li> <li<Monitors where you go, who you call, and who you spend your time with</li> <li>Doesn't want you to work, get an education, or do the things that you love</li> </ul> <p>Want to see the rest? Then read more</p> <p>An emotionally abusive partner may also:</p> <ul> <li>Control finances, or refuse to share money</li> <li>Make all the decisions</li> <li>Punish you by withdrawing love or affection</li> <li>Expect you to ask permission</li> <li>Threaten to hurt you, your children, your family, your friends, or your pets</li> <li>Humiliate or embarrass you in any way</li> </ul> <p><b>Dear's Advice:</b> If even one of these sounds familiar to you or to someone you know, you can get more information or support by calling the <a href="/410420" >National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224.</a></p> <p><a href="http://creative.gettyimages.com" target="_blank">Source</a></p> http://www.tressugar.com/506693#comment Love and Sex Insult National Domestic Violence Hotline Emotional abuse Control Power humiliate Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:00:00 -0700 DearSugar http://www.tressugar.com/506693 http://www.tressugar.com/382004 <a href="http://www.tressugar.com/382004"><img src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/users/0/3362/28_2007/dv071023b.large.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline left"></span><a>A recent study</a> in Iowa examined the dynamic of 72 married couples whose average age was about 33 and average length of marriage was seven years. After observing how the men and women interacted, women appeared to have more power, more domineering and dominant behaviors than their husbands, regardless of who brought up the topic of conversation. </p> <p>These results were not all that shocking to me, especially since I know so many strong willed women. So while it was clear in this study that women displayed more power than their husbands during problem-solving discussions, what I want to know is, who wears the pants in your relationship?</p> <p><a href="http://creative.gettyimages.com/source/home/home.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Source</a></p> <!-- no strip poll --><form action="/382004" method="post" id="epoll_view_voting"> <div><div class="poll"> <div class="vote-form"> <div class="choices"><div class="form-item"> <label>Dear Poll: Who Wears the Pants?</label> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-0-382004" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-0-382004" name="edit[choice]" value="0-382004" class="form-radio" /> I do</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-1-382004" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-1-382004" name="edit[choice]" value="1-382004" class="form-radio" /> He does</label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-2-382004" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-2-382004" name="edit[choice]" value="2-382004" class="form-radio" /> We both wear the pants, we have a pretty even playing field </label> </div> <div class="form-item"> <label for="id-3-382004" class="option"><input type="radio" id="id-3-382004" name="edit[choice]" value="3-382004" class="form-radio" /> Other: Please share!</label> </div> </div> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[nid]" id="edit-nid" value="382004" /> <span class='button'><span><input class='fancybutton' type='submit' name="op" value="Vote" class="form-submit" /></span></span> </div><input type="hidden" name="edit[form_id]" id="edit-form_id" value="epoll_view_voting" /> </div> </div></form> <!-- no strip poll --> http://www.tressugar.com/382004#comment Love and Sex Marriage Dear Poll family dynamic Power Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:00:00 -0700 DearSugar http://www.tressugar.com/382004 http://www.geeksugar.com/379818 <a href="http://www.geeksugar.com/379818"><img width=160 height=119 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/users/1/15111/27_2007/energy_adaptor4.large.jpg'></div></a><p>Saving <a href="/tag/power" >energy</a> never looked so good! Discovered on <a href="http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2007/07/04/bye-bye-ugly-ac-bricks-and-power-strips/" target="_blank">Yanko Design</a>, these sleek white Energy Saving Adapters by designer <a href="http://www.gillesbelley.fr/gillesbelley/en_gillesbelley.html" target="_blank">Giles Belley</a> are said to reduce the energy consumption of electronics left in standby mode in half. Each module corresponds to a device and when energy is being wasted, a layer of light will glow on the surface of the adapter. This light is intended to warn the user that unnecessary energy is being used and that they should turn off the device. If it does not get turned off, the adapter will automatically shut it down after three minutes. An ingenious design, but somewhat worrisome for a person like me who leaves unsaved work open while my laptop is asleep and prays it doesn't shut down! <span class="inline left"><a href="/gallery/92061" ></a></span><div class='gallery_thumbs limit' ><div class=title></div><ul></ul></div><br /> <b>To check out more images of this beautiful design piece </b> read more<br /> <br><br /> <div class='gallery_thumbs ' ><div class=title><!-- gallery teaser --><a class=photo-count href='/gallery/92061'>View 4 Photos ›</a><!-- /gallery teaser --></div><ul></ul></div></p> http://www.geeksugar.com/379818#comment design Yanko Design power energy adapters Giles Belley Mon, 09 Jul 2007 05:00:07 -0700 GeekSugar http://www.geeksugar.com/379818 http://www.geeksugar.com/363932 <a href="http://www.geeksugar.com/363932"><img width=159 height=71 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/users/1/15111/27_2007/res_1_1.large.jpg'></div></a><p>In older homes and buildings it can get really tiresome trying to maneuver your workstations near sparse power outlets. I feel like I'm the queen of power outlets and multi power plug dividers, so I was pleased to read Eubiq's has designed a system with moveable <a href="http://www.eubiq.com/index.php?id=16" target="_blank">power outlets</a> on tracks to help rectify this problem. <span class="inline left"><a href="/gallery/89599" ></a></span>Featured on <a href="http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070702/eubiq-electrical-power-outlet-allows-you-to-place-an-outlet-where-you-need-it/" target="_blank">coolest gadgets</a>, the tracks devices come with multiple outlets along the maximum 3.6 meter that you can adjust to your liking. Add more outlets as you need them and don't worry about child safety as each socket and track grounds any conductive object it touches. Check out the site for pricing and purchasing info.<br /> <div class='gallery_thumbs ' ><div class=title><!-- gallery teaser --><a class=photo-count href='/gallery/89599'>View 4 Photos ›</a><!-- /gallery teaser --></div><ul></ul></div></p> http://www.geeksugar.com/363932#comment data track electrical outlet power strip power Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:00:32 -0700 GeekSugar http://www.geeksugar.com/363932 http://www.fitsugar.com/212852 <a href="http://www.fitsugar.com/212852"><img width=160 height=116 src='http://media.onsugar.com/files/users/1/12981/48_2007/bar.large.jpg'></div></a><p><span class="inline center"></span><br /> When I walk into the grocery store, I must admit I get a little overwhelmed by the vast selection of energy bars. I made a nutritional break down comparing some of the popular choices so the decision is easier to make. If you want to see it then read more<br /> <br></p> <table border=1 id="space"> <tr bgcolor=#FFCCCC> <th>1 Bar</th> <th>Calories</th> <th>Fat (g)</th> <th>Sodium (mg)</th> <th>Carbs (g)</th> <th>Fiber (g)</th> <th>Sugars (g)</th> <th>Protein (g)</th> </tr> <tr> <td align="center">Clif Bar (Crunchy Peanut Butter)</td> <td align="center">250</td> <td align="center">6</td> <td align="center">250</td> <td align="center">40</td> <td align="center">5</td> <td align="center">18</td> <td align="center">12</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor=#FFCCCC> <td align="center">Clif Nectar Bar (Lemon Vanilla Cashew)</td> <td align="center">160</td> <td align="center">6</td> <td align="center">5</td> <td align="center">27</td> <td align="center">6</td> <td align="center">17</td> <td align="center">4</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center"><a href="/280960" >Clif zBaR</a> (peanut butter)</td> <td align="center">140</td> <td align="center">5</td> <td align="center">170</td> <td align="center">20</td> <td align="center">3</td> <td align="center">11.7</td> <td align="center">3</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor=#FFCCCC> <td align="center">Luna Bar (Peanut Butter Cookie)</td> <td align="center">180</td> <td align="center">6</td> <td align="center">150</td> <td align="center">23</td> <td align="center">3</td> <td align="center">12</td> <td align="center">10</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center">Luna Sunrise Bar (Vanilla Almond)</td> <td align="center">180</td> <td align="center">4.5</td> <td align="center">95</td> <td align="center">29</td> <td align="center">5</td> <td align="center">10</td> <td align="center">8</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor=#FFCCCC> <td align="center">Power Bar Performance Bar (peanut butter)</td> <td align="center">240</td> <td align="center">4</td> <td align="center">200</td> <td align="center">42</td> <td align="center">2</td> <td align="center">22</td> <td align="center">10</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center">Power Bar Pria (Chocolate Peanut Crunch)</td> <td align="center">110</td> <td align="center">3.5</td> <td align="center">85</td> <td align="center">16</td> <td align="center">1</td> <td align="center">10</td> <td align="center">5</td> </tr> <tr bgcolor=#FFCCCC> <td align="center">Balance Bar (peanut butter)</td> <td align="center">200</td> <td align="center">6</td> <td align="center">230</td> <td align="center">22</td> <td align="center">1</td> <td align="center">12</td> <td align="center">14</td> </tr> <tr> <td align="center"><a href="/247913" >LARABAR</a> (cashew cookie)</th> <td align="center">210</td> <td align="center">12</td> <td align="center">0</td> <td align="center">23</td> <td align="center">3</td> <td align="center">14</td> <td align="center">6</td> </tr> </table> http://www.fitsugar.com/212852#comment break down energy bar power Breakdown Luna clif Mon, 04 Jun 2007 07:30:00 -0700 FitSugar http://www.fitsugar.com/212852