Amazon.com has launched a new version of the Kindle. Amazon.com's new electronic reader is smaller and lighter, but still provides a 6-inch electronic ink screen. The new Kindle offers 20% faster page turns and double the storage. Amazon.com says the device can store 3,500 books. The new 3G model is available in graphite or white. The 3G Kindle can be purchased here on Amazon.com for $189.
Amazon.com also launched a version of the Kindle that does not include the convenient 3G wireless technology. However, the Kindle Wi-Fi version is $50 cheaper at $139. The Kindle Wi-Fi reader can be purchased here on Amazon.com.
Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos said, "Kindle is the best-selling product on Amazon for two years running. We lowered the price to $189 and sales growth tripled. Now, we are excited to introduce a new generation Kindle that is smaller, lighter, and faster, with 50 percent better contrast. Readers are going to do a double take when they see Kindle's bright new screen and feel how remarkably light the smaller 8.7 ounce design feels in one hand. If you don't need the convenience of 3G wireless, we have an incredible new price point-$139 for Kindle Wi-Fi. Kindle Wi-Fi has all the same features, same bookstore, same high-contrast electronic paper display, and it's even a tiny bit lighter at 8.5 ounces. At this price point, many people are going to buy multiple units for the home and family."
Actress Zoe Saldana was named the face of Calvin Klein underwear in June. Now some sexy new photographs of Zoe wearing Calvin Klein's Underwear Envy collection have emerged. The collection launches at the end of August. The campaign was shot by photographer Mikael Jansson.
A new study found that doing CPR using just chest compressions was just as effective as doing compressions and mouth to mouth breathing. The study was with untrained bystanders who were coached by 911 operators. Professional EMTs use both, but bystanders can really up the chance of survival after cardiac arrest if proper chest compression is used. Take a look:
Chelsea Clinton is getting married this weekend, but the details have been kept a closely guarded secret. The consensus is that she'll get married in Rhinebeck, New York, and that the guest list is small for having such famous parents. Rumors say Chelsea will wear a gown by Vera Wang, but that Oscar de la Renta may be making the rehearsal dinner gowns for her and her mother, Secretary of State Hilary Clinton. President Obama was grilled by Barbara Walters on The View today about whether he was invited. He said no he wasn't and joked that you don't ever want two presidents at one wedding: all the guests would have to go through metal detectors and the presents would be ripped apart.
He said the day was just for Chelsea and her fiance and he strongly agreed with that reasoning. He then noted that "none of you will be invited to Malia's or Sacha's weddings, either." It's true that having a sitting president at your wedding would be a security nightmare. Take a look:
K-Swiss has acquired of Laguna Beach-based Form Athletics, an athletics apparel company. Form Athletics will operate as a division of K-Swiss led by Mark Miller, Form's incumbent founder and CEO. Under the agreement, Miller will become President of Form Athletics, and has also been appointed President of K-Swiss Orange County (KSOC), where he will establish and lead a new division of the brand focused on the youth consumer.
David Nichols, executive vice president of K-Swiss, says, "Form plays well as a growth opportunity for our portfolio as Mixed Martial Arts is one of the fastest growing, and most relevant new markets in sports today. Viewership and participation in Mixed Martial Arts events is explosive, as is the market for Mixed Martial Arts consumer brands."
Well, this is sudden. Ellen DeGeneres just released this statement in which she resigns as a judge on American Idol.
A couple months ago, I let Fox and the "American Idol" producers know that this didn't feel like the right fit for me. I told them I wouldn't leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure out where they wanted to take the panel next. It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for. I also realized this season that while I love discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings. I loved the experience working on "Idol" and I am very grateful for the year I had. I am a huge fan of the show and will continue to be.
The release also quoted Simon Fuller and Fox entertainment chairman Peter Rice.
Fuller said, "I loved Ellen's passion for the artists and her nurturing skills. She brought honesty and optimism to our judging panel and I will miss her greatly."
Rice said, "We love Ellen and understand and support her decision to bow out of Idol. We were fortunate to receive the humor, energy and love for talent that she brought to the show."
Ellen had four more years on her contract and she's only been on the show for one season. There are big changes ahead on Idol, that's for sure.
Motherhood Maternity has collaboration with Disney Consumer Products on a new collection of maternity apparel and accessories The introductory line will feature three of Disney's characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Winnie the Pooh. The assortment of knit tees, sleepwear, plush toys and infant onesies will be available beginning August 12 at Motherhood Maternity and Destination Maternity stores and online at motherhood.com and destinationmaternity.com. Prices will range from $12.98 to $34.98.
Peoplereports that actress Lindsay Lohan is eating Twizzlers in jail. People obtained the information from Shawn Chapman Holley, Lindsay's attorney.
"She's good," her attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley, said after visiting the actress at the women's jail on Wednesday. "She's eating some Twizzlers."
But what kind of Twizzlers is Lindsay eating? Bites? Nibs? Original Twists? People really needs to get more details from Shawn Chapman Holley, so we know exactly which type of Twizzlers Lindsay is eating in jail.
Barack Obama appeared on The View today and took questions about politics, war and the economy. But he also got grilled on his knowledge of popular culture. Joy Behar asked him if he was aware that Lindsay Lohan is in jail. He said yes he does know that, but he's not entirely sure how he know it -- which is hilarious. He said it's "in the ether." Maybe his daughters told him? Or perhaps he secretly reads RadarOnline.com?
He admitted that he didn't know who Snooki from Jersey Shore is and looked really puzzled when Sherri kept yelling "GTL, Baby!" (Gym, Tan, Laundry, the Sitaution's life philospohy). When asked if Mel Gibson needs anger management classes, he turned to Barbara Walters and said he'd rather answer the Afghanistan question.
As for the Bieber, he doesn't have his songs on his iPod playlist, saying
"I do not have Justin Bieber on there." But he later said he had met Justin and thought he was a very nice young man. Nice save. Take a look:
YouTube announced today that is has increased its upload limit to 15 minutes from 10 minutes. To promote the new length they are asking people to upload videos of their "15 minutes of fame." and tag it "“yt15minutes."
We encourage you to take full advantage of this new time limit by making a video of your "15 minutes of fame." Imagine that this video is all the world will ever know about you: what would you want to communicate? What will be the enduring stamp you’ve left on us all? Tag your video with "yt15minutes," upload it by Wednesday, August 4, and we'll select a handful of people to truly gain their 15 minutes of fame by featuring them on the YouTube homepage in a future spotlight.
K-Swiss has acquired of Laguna Beach-based 
Well, this is sudden. Ellen DeGeneres just released this statement in which she resigns as a judge on American Idol.
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