The Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards are back for 2008 and Nick.com allows you to vote for your favorites in several different categories. Leading up to the awards show on March 29th, Nick.com will be adding new categories each day. We caught up with the voting today and had these picks, including today’s new category- Favorite TV Actor:
Diamond mining company De Beers, through a pending class-action lawsuit settlement, will pay millions of Americans refunds totaling up to $135 million. The lawsuits accused De Beers of price-fixing in the sales of rough diamonds purchased between 1994 and 2006. To get your refund, you will need a receipt or other proof of purchase for your diamonds.
The proposed class-action settlement must still be approved by a federal judge in New Jersey in April and diamond buyers will have until May 19 to file a claim by going to http://www.diamondsclassaction.com.
High winds of over 70 MPH and dangerous conditions forced the closure of bay area bridges and transit services. In addition to the high winds, as much as 8 inches of rain have fallen in the past 24 hours in some parts of the Bay Area, according to the National Weather Service. For those forced to get around the Bay Area during this dangerous storm, 511.org provides the ability to check for updates on road closures and traffic conditions. Aposterisk.com
From 511.org
On Friday, January 4th at 11:40am, the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge remains closed in both directions due to high winds. The Golden Gate Bridge is now closed to truck traffic, and has buffer lanes in both directions. Motorists are advised to expect severe delays and to use alternate routes and bridges. There is no estimated time to reopen the roadways.
Tonight marks the most important time in the 2008 Election nomination process for Iowa, and the results will be updated live on Google. Although the map currently shows candidate events, Google plans to provide live updates throughout caucus night. Polls currently show more independent support of Democrats, however Ron Paul’s army of volunteers could make a big difference in independent support of the Republican party.
Who Can Caucus
Anyone who will be 18 years old by the date of the presidential election can caucus. If you are eligible to vote, you are eligible to participate in a caucus. Democrats and Republicans require you to register with their party to participate and vote.
Where To Caucus
There are around 2,000 precincts in Iowa. Meetings are often held in places like schools, churches or homes. To find where your caucus is, call the county audtior’s office at the county courthouse. It will have a list of all the sites in your county.
In the newest Disney Channel Original Movie, The Cheetah Girls: One World, the girls travel to India. Disney is giving fans a chance to play a part and vote! Your picks may end up in the movie!
Here were our picks:
What item should Aqua bring from NY to India? Hot Sauce
What item should Chanel bring from NY to India? Dangly Earrings
What item should Dorinda bring from NY to India? Tap Shoes
What Cheetah Girl should bring the most luggage to India? Chanel
What new Indian food should become Aqua’s favorite? Puri: Puffy Indian bread
What would you like Aqua to buy as a souvenir? A silk scarf
What would you like Chanel to buy as a souvenir? Bangles
What would you like Dorinda to buy as a souvenir? A ring
What gift should Chanel buy for her mom? Sandalwood soap
What piece of cheetah print clothing should Chanel wear? Boots
What piece of cheetah print clothing should Aqua wear? Shirt
What piece of cheetah print clothing should Dorinda wear? Tights
What Disney Channel star’s poster should be in the movie? Jonas Brothers
Go to DisneyChannel.com/cheetahgirls to vote. Watch The Cheetah Girls 2 Monday, January 14 at 8/7c, then watch for the premier of The Cheetah Girls One World this summer on the Disney Channel.
Arizona’s raffle of only 350,000 tickets has concluded. The tickets are gone and big day has come. For lucky ticket holders, only one question remains: Did you win?
iPod owners looking for a way to make the device reflect their personality can find custom skins at Skinit.com. Skinit.com skins offers photo quality imaging, residue free removal and air bubble free application, and the designs include professional sports leagues, entertainment, colleges, fashion, exclusive art and more. In addition to iPods, the skins fit over 1,500 different wireless handsets, PDAs, iPods, notebook computers, gaming consoles and other devices.
Rumor sites and industry pundits have been referring to the upcoming Google mobile phone as “Android”, however our sources revealed today that the new device would be simply called “GooP”. The February release of “GooP” will be the start of a major shift in the consumer electronics space - from solid devices with hard angles and cold plastic surfaces, to shape changing, blob-like structures. Google hopes this new approach to device form-factors will put an end to drop-related issues like cracked screens and broken antennas, as well as provide a more organic user experience.
Our sources also told us that since Google’s device will revolutionize the cell phone industry, potential customers should expect to camp outside retail shops carrying the phone as early as January 25.
Tatiana, a 350 pound Siberian tiger at the San Francisco Zoo, killed 17-year-old Carlos Sousa, Jr. of San Jose and wounded two others around 5 p.m. PST on Christmas Day. Details are still emerging about the attack on the 3 victims and police deemed the area a crime scene. The two survivors were rushed to San Francisco General Hospital and were in stable condition Wednesday.
Below is a map with key locations related to the attacks marked.
Overstock.com is offering a holiday contest from Jan. 25 - Feb. 11 for customers purchasing their Valentine’s gifts on the site. Prize details have not yet been announced, but the All I Want For Christmas giveaway allowed players to win gifts for themselves and 5 friends.
