Smart is the New Pretty: Catch Up.

Seeing as I’ve spent the last day traveling (change of scenery, change of mood, right?). I haven’t really had a chance to catch up on the news. So, here’s what I found floating ’round the web this morning.

First and foremost, good morning. [Huffington Post]
You traveling as well? How about TSA approved travel accessories that will keep you from getting caught up in security. [Refinery 29]
Need some reading material for your journey? Find out what all the fuss about this so called The Hunger Games is. [Gawker]
Like what you read? No worries, you can watch the movie in your very own training outfit. [NY Mag]
Happen to be sitting next to Gene Simmons on the flight? I can tell you who’s NOT on his iPod. [Huffington Post]
Or perhaps you spent your flight pinning instead. Find out how to protect your pins against copyright infringement. [Mashable]
Oh, you decided on a little road trip? Siri makers are partnering with Spansion to create new and improved speech recognition software for your vehicle. [Huffington Post]
Will you be checking into (arguably) the most luxurious hotel in the world? [Huffington Post]
If so, you’ll probably need some new jazzy shoes. Wouldn’t it be nice if you had a date and new shoes? Oh wait… [Huffington Post]
Finding a date is hard. Luckily, major online dating services promise to crack down on predators. [Mashable]
And I’m sure your date will totally dig your new Hello Kitty Hanky Pankys. [Refinery 29]
Or maybe his kid at heart will adore your cartoon inspired jewels. [Refinery 29]
But alas, in case you’ve just decided to stay at home. Here are five energy (and money) saving technologies. [Mashable]