100 Gets a Makeover
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In an effort to fight fake money in the U.S., the Treasury Department has redesigned the $100 bill using a high-tech design. One of the biggest additions to the bill it is disappearing Liberty Bell.
Although the new bill isn’t set to be released until February of 2011, the design was released earlier this week to allow more than enough time for everyone to prepare to see the change in coming months.
The $100 bill it the last of the U.S. currency to receive a makeover since the new design process started in 2003 with the $20 bill.
For more information about the new design of the $100 bill visit, $100 bill get a makeover to fight fakes.
Zap that Zit!
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The Zeno Hot Spot is a new kind of blemish treatment. With the use of heat to destroy the bacteria that causes acne, the Zeno’s computer controled treatment tip tops pimples at their source.
With just one 2 1/2 minute treatment, you will see a difference in your skins appearance. Its founders say that within 24 hours of using the Zeno, 90% of the blemish will have disappeared or faded.
Do you believe this new blemish fighter will work?
For more information about the Zeno Hot Spot, visit http://www.myzeno.com/
New Harry Potter Theme Park
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A new theme park has been added to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Set to open on June 18, 2010, this one-of-a-kind, magical theme park experience has toped all other theme parks around the world. Bringing the Harry Potter book and movie series to life with mysterious, magical rides and adventures, this theme park will be fun for all ages.
What do you think of this new theme park? Will you visit?
For more information, and a tour of the soon-to-be- magical adventure, check out, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Xbox Brings “Gaming” To The Next Level
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Simply sitting down to play a video game is a thing of the past. With Nintendo‘s invention of the Wii, gaming has changed for the better in multiple ways. But watch your back… Microsoft’s Xbox 360 is about to continue to change and add innovation to gaming.
Xbox 360′s Project Natal has been in the making and will be dropping by the end of 2010. What is it, you ask? Well, it’s an interactive, remote free gaming experience. The only equipment needed is yourself; simply kick a ball when you see it, or turn the imaginary steering wheel when turning your car in a race.
What do you think? Are you ready for a new kind of gaming experience?
For more information, visit, the Natal webpage.
Earth Hour
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Have you heard about it?
On March 27 at 8:30 p.m. local time, people, businesses, organizations and more others will be turning off their lights. This mission is to make a bold statement about the rising concern for our climate, which includes light pollution.
It’s called Earth Hour and it started in 2007 in New Zealand. Each year since, it has grown in population. In 2009, more than one billion people turned off their lights… this was done in more than 87 countries!
What do you think about this movement?
For more information about Earth Hour, and to see if your city or local businesses in your area are participating, or to sign up to join in, visit www.myearthhour.org
A New Type of Exercise
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A new exercise crease has hit Europe. In London underwater cycling has become the next big exercise activity. Nick Mobley from the London School of Diving put together various pieces of technology to make a bicycle come to life underwater. Mobley’s ‘Underwater Turbo-Training Cycle’ was specially designed to work in a dive pool.
A recent challenge has begun, searching for the person who can complete one mile the fastest underwater. The challenge is taking place at the London School of Diving and ends March 21.
For more information, and to watch underwater cycling in action visit, underwater cycling video.
What do you think about this new ‘sport’?
A New Face Enters the American Baseball World
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Eri Yoshida, a 18 year old Japanese female was recently offered a contract to play baseball in America in the Golden Baseball League, which is a major independent minor league in the western part of the States.
Yoshida who’s name has been around the baseball world since she was 16 and drafted by the Japanese professional baseball team, Kobe 9 Cruise, is known for being a fabulous pitcher; her knuckleball has now lead her to the U.S.
What do you think, do you think women from other countries should be drafted into American Baseball Leagues?
For more information, check out: http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/post/_/id/4961290/
New Look to Old Coin
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The U.S. penny has recently gotten a face-lift and is now being minted with a new image on it’s back side. Yes, President Lincoln is still the face of the one-cent coin, but the “tails” side of the coin features a union shield with 13 vertical strips, which represent the original 13 states and a scroll draped across that reads, “One Cent”, which represent one government throughout the 13 states.
This new design comes out only one year after four reverse designs were released in 2009; where each design represented a different stage in Lincoln’s life.
This new penny was released into circulation on February 11th, but may not be seen for awhile since there are so many one-cent coins currently in circulation. Although some think the penny has overstayed it’s welcome by being in circulation so long, it seems it is still here to stay.
What do you think, do you like the idea of having a one-cent coin? What about the new look, is it attractive and deserving enough?
For more information, check out, U.S. Mint Rolls Out New Penny
Another Smart Phone Competitor
Last Monday, Feb. 15, Microsoft announced the Winter 2010 release of their new smart phone, the Windows 7 Series Phone. This new smart phone comes equipt with a Zune media player, XBox Live mobile plus many more that have yet to be announced.
The market for smart phones have grown drastically, the new Microsoft phone is no exception to this. The 7 Series will have a similar platform to the PC windows 7 that was also recently released. It has been said that Windows has done their homework and will be releasing the newest, most innovative smart phone since the IPhone.
The Windows 7 Series Phone will be released sometime before the 2010 winter holiday season.
Click this link for more information on the New Windows 7 Series Phone.
What do you think? Will you upgrade to this new smart phone?
Celebrity Living
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Ever wanted to live like a celebrity? Well now you can! The recession has hit home for just about everyone, including celebrities.
Celebrities are now renting there vacation homes out to anyone; the only catch is you’ve got to be able to to afford a starting tab of $15,000 a week or more. Why are they doing this you ask, well celebrities too are quite smart, and have realized that if they rent out their property when they’re not using it, they can defray their home costs. Down sizing is also another reason for this change; Celebrities are realizing they don’t need as much as they thought they once did.
Some celebs who have places available include; Mick Jagger‘s six-bedroom Japanese-style beachfront villa in the Caribbean for $15,000-$19,000 a week, Bruce Willis‘ five bedroom main residence and two three bedroom guest villas on Parrot Cay resort for $20,873 per night, and Christie Brinkley‘s Parrot Cay beachfront estate for $8,107 per night to name a few.
For more info on how to rent your favorite celebrities vacation home, check out,Where To Rent Celebrity Homes.
What do you think, if you could, would you rent from a celebrity?
