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iPhone 4 cases and Apple's antenna solution

Nancy J Price — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:23:00 -0700

After numerous complaints of iPhone 4 reception problems -- reports of which were initially rebuffed by Apple -- Steve Jobs announced an actual solution to the issue during a press conference: A free iPhone case. But what if you just don't want to wait for your freebie iPhone cover, or want something a little more unique? Here are some options for you!

Pixar's Up: Animation to make imaginations soar

Nancy J Price — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:11:00 -0800

A movie that tells the tale of a crabby widower begrudgingly becoming a father figure to an earnest boy scout seems like the stuff from which dreams are made... Academy Award dreams, that is -- not Disney-branded animated dreams. But does one necessarily exclude the other? Until now, that answer has been a straightforward yes.

Amanda Tapping shares about Sanctuary & Stargate

Nancy J Price — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:23:00 -0700

Amanda Tapping played the character of Samantha Carter for 10 years of Stargate SG-1 and put in more time as "Sam" on both Stargate Atlantis and the series' offshoot movies. And while the Stargate will never be far away, it's her new show -- Sanctuary, on the SyFy network -- that's getting most of her love right now. In honor of that show's second season starting this Friday, October 9, let's take a little look back at where Amanda has been.

How to retouch and renew your old pictures

Nancy J Price — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:33:00 -0700

Do your old photos look dingy, making it seem like you spent your childhood in an indistinct, bland world? Fortunately, with a few tech tools -- and even if you have little experience with photo editing software -- you can turn those olden days back into golden days in just a few minutes. Here's how to get started.

The best April Fool's fun on the web

Nancy J Price — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:53:00 -0700

2009 may be the best year yet for April Fool's hoaxes, jokes, tricks and treats. Here's a rundown of some of the finest and funniest April Fool's sites on the web!

2009 Coachella Lineup: Paul McCartney, The Killers, The Cure

Nancy J Price — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:34:00 -0800

The Coachella lineup has been announced -- and headliners include legends , icons and the comparatively new kids on the block . Get the full lineup for Coachella 2009 below... but keep in mind, this list is subject to change.

Amanda Tapping: From Stargate to Sanctuary

Nancy J Price — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:30:00 -0800

When actress Amanda Tapping began work on Stargate SG-1 back in early 1997, she wasn't even sure the series would even last beyond the initially-contracted two-season run on Showtime. So of course, the idea that the show would ultimately last more than 10 seasons and break Neilsen ratings records was too far-fetched to even consider.

Now starring in her own series on the SyFy Channel, Sanctuary, Amanda Tapping shared her thoughts with us about projects past and present, the best and worst parts of her job now, and whether or not we'll ever see her again in the Stargate realm.

Stargate Atlantis ends its series run: Cast and crew react to the news

Nancy J Price — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:37:00 -0700

When word broke at the end of August 2008 that Stargate Atlantis, one of the shining stars in the Sci-Fi Network galaxy, was being cancelled with its 100th episode, ardent fans weren't the only ones who were stunned. After all, the show was only in its fifth season, and was more successful than ever. So what's the story? SheKnows visited the Stargate set in Vancouver, and talked to three of the series regulars as well as the show's executive producer to find out.

The Stargate realm expands with Stargate Atlantis movies and a new series, Stargate Universe

Nancy J Price — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:11:00 -0700

Because a combined 15 seasons of Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis aren't enough , there's good news for the future of the franchise! Not only will there be more direct-to-video movies with SG-1 and Atlantis-flavored plotlines, there's also a brand new series in the works: Stargate Universe.

Kiva: Make microloans to entrepreneurs in developing nations

Nancy J Price — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0700

I have helped buy cows in Azerbaijan, food in the Dominican Republic, clothing in Kenya and fund construction in Mexico. But I'm not an aid worker or missionary, and I haven't been to a single one of these countries. How, then? Well, I'm a sort of modern-day armchair lender: a web-based microlender.

29 Reasons to travel the world on your own

Nancy J Price — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:08:00 -0700

You might feel like the ultimate introvert taking a solo trip abroad, but exploring other cultures without a travel buddy can be a fantastic experience no matter what kind of personality you have.

Retro TV shows: Memories of the '60s and '70s

Nancy J Price — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

In the days before DVDs, before videotape -- heck, even before many of us had color TV -- plain ol' live television was a big deal. Here's a look at a few videos from some of the most memorable TV shows from the Gen Xers' childhood years.

Chocolate raspberry cheesecake recipe

Nancy J Price — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:00:00 -0800

What could be better than the decadent indulgence of a homemade work of art? A homemade work of art with the flavors of raspberry and chocolate might do it! Intrigued? Check out this award-winning cheesecake recipe.

44 ways to save money on gas

Nancy J Price — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:00:00 -0700

With gas prices high and still on the rise, everyone's looking for ways to save gasoline -- and to save money. But what can you do today to make the most of your gas money? These 44 tips will help you spend less on gas -- and in many cases, will also make you safer and decrease wear and tear on your car.