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Website of the Day: Got Reception?

GeekSugar — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:00:29 -0800

This may come as a shock to some of you, but sometimes cell phone shopping is not based on what someone can afford - no, sometimes people have to decide based on what service is best for them. Since I have crying jags when I'm in deadzones, I can empathize with the need for the very helpful website Got Reception?

Using a Google map and your zip code (or a zip code you might be visiting often), Got Reception tells you which cell phone company's service is strongest - or weakest - in a given area. This goes way beyond my problems with the 3G hogging of San Francisco, so for those of you who need this, I salute you!

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!

Does Your Phone Ever Drop Calls Due to Bad Reception?

GeekSugar — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:33:32 -0700

I'm one of the lucky ones who hardly ever falls victim to phone carrier issues, choppy reception, or bad network areas. But I haven't always been so lucky. . . I once moved into an apartment where I had zero zero phone reception, and seriously thought my life was over (needless to say, I didn't live there for very long).

If you've been following the hilarious Rachel Zoe Project then you probably remember this scene from the first episode. Poor Brad was having phone reception issues on Sunset Boulevard in LA. . . of all places! What are some of your network woes? Please share below! And to see which regions have good reception, you can always check out Got Reception.

Celeb Style: Eva Herzigova

FabSugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:22 -0800

As we approach the holidays, I'm on the lookout for original party looks. Eva's wink may not be up to par, but the slick tuxedo-inspired look she wore to the 2010 Pirelli Calendar cocktail reception in London was beyond Fab. She dressed up her slight harem pants with delicate sandals, a draped white top, and a velvet blazer. Feminine details like a black lace peekaboo bra and radiant art deco earrings are suave touches. A jolt of red satin via her clutch is holiday-tastic.

Drape Front Top - $68.00	Bandeau Lace Bra - $7.00
NEW! Velvet one-button tuxedo jacket - $168.00	Zero + Maria Cornejo Gabi Pants - $250.00
Rouched Satin Fold-Over Clutch - $29.50	rsvp - Casey (Black Satin) - $84.00
Slivertone Link Bracelet Watch - $95.00	Nightcap art deco earring - $42.00

Check out CelebStyle for lots more celebrity street style!

"No Signal" Cell Phone Reception Clips From Horror Flicks

GeekSugar — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:50:05 -0700

Whenever I think of scary movies and phones, Scream instantly comes to mind - especially the gory Drew Barrymore kitchen scene - yikes! Back in the eighties and nineties, most horror movies had serial killers cutting phone lines so when the victim (usually helpless young women) went to call the police, the phone would be dead. Nowadays, screenwriters can't write this classic scenario into scripts because a majority of people have swapped their landlines for a cell phone. So what's a screenwriter to do? They are to play up the lack of cell phone service conundrum. Rich Four Four has put together this amazing compilation of 66 movies from 2000 that have done just that.

Fun New "There's a Map For That" Verizon vs. AT&T Ad

GeekSugar — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 05:47:56 -0700

Ha! Verizon is really getting cheeky. Not only has it copied Apple's "There's an App For That" ad campaign, but it's also gone head-to-head with AT&T saying that it has five times more 3G coverage in comparison to AT&T's spotty service. Ironically, when I asked you if you had ever experienced dropped calls because of bad cell phone reception, those of you with Verizon said that you haven't had any service problems, so maybe Verizon is on to something after all!

Best Wedding Reception Ever

GiggleSugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:52:27 -0700

Remember, it's the first day of the rest of your lives together. Drink life to the fullest.

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Home Away From Home: The Madonna Inn

CasaSugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:30:01 -0800

Looking for a kooky, kitschy hotel experience? Then check out San Luis Obispo's own Madonna Inn. This 51-year-old hotel is an absolutely unique experience for visitors, featuring an overwhelming pink color palette and rooms with themes including "Love Nest," "Caveman," and "Portugal."

If you're in the market for a unique wedding reception venue, the Madonna Inn can handle your reception. Fully equipped with a steak house, day spa, convention center, and bar, the Madonna Inn can supply all of your needs - especially if those needs involve gaping at the Swiss-Alps-meets-Old-West decor. One last piece of advice: don't forget to direct your male friends to the rocks and waterfall urinal if they need to take care of business - it's apparently a tourist must-see.

Take the full tour.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Are Welcomed Into CFDA by DvF

Molly — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0700

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen were welcomed into the Council of Fashion Designers of America at their new members reception in NYC yesterday. They were joined by longtime friend, Diane von Furstenberg, as they mixed and mingled at the Four Seasons. The girls are quite the successful designers at this point and recently announced they're expanding into eyewear next. When they're not working on The Row or Elizabeth and James, Mary-Kate and Ashley can usually be seen with their boyfriends sharing romantic moments or double dates.

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Let's Dish: What Are Your Wedding Pet Peeves?

partysugar — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:50:46 -0700

When I chatted weddings with Gail Simmons a couple of weeks ago, she shared her tips for hosting an eco-friendly big day and let me know her wedding pet peeves. "When the wedding doesn't reflect the personality of the couple, that really bugs me." Also on her list: a menu that lacks creativity, and dessert buffets. "Twenty-foot-long tables covered in cakes and desserts - it's so wasteful, people take one slice and don't really need or want more than that."

I agree with Gail to an extent, I've never been a fan of buffets - but not because they're wasteful, because they promote overeating! My biggest pet peeve at a wedding reception, however, is a bad Champagne toast. Oh and running out of alcohol is a big no-no.

How about you? Now's your chance to get them off your chest: what are your wedding pet peeves?

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Stars Vogue For Classic Style at Bulgari Charity Reception

PopSugarUK — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:02:06 -0700

LBDs were the order of the day for the Vogue Bulgari Charity Reception at the Saatchi Gallery in London last night. Peaches Geldof, Natalie Imbruglia and Bonnie Wright all kept their outfits classic and simple at the party to support Save The Children's Rewrite the Future campaign as part of Bulgari jewellery's 125th birthday celebrations, while James Corden brought a pop of colour with his bright jacket and shoes as he hung out with pal Dominic Cooper. The newly blonde Peaches provided some entertainment later in the evening by taking to the decks.

To see pictures of partygoers Claudia Winkleman, Sadie Frost, Johnny Borrell, Bill Nighy, Olga Kurylenko, Jacquetta Wheeler, Laura Bailey and Rupert Penry Jones, read more.

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Images include: Peaches Geldof, Bonnie Wright, Claudia Winkleman, Sadie Frost, Johnny Borrell, Bill Nighy, James Corden, Dominic Cooper, Olga Kurylenko, Jacquetta Wheeler, Laura Bailey, Natalie Imbruglia, Rupert Penry Jones, Tom Holllander