Verizon to release new BlackBerry Niagara in May, a Curve upgrade

According to the Street, the rumored BlackBerry Niagara will be released at Verizon sometime in May. The Niagara is supposed to be more sleek and stylish version of the BlackBerry Curve, utilizing the keyboard style of the BlackBerry Bold. The Niagara is being released as a 3G phone, which makes it it will work in the U.S. and in Europe.

Slating the release date in May, the BlackBerry will be competing for sales against the newest Apple iPhone and Palm's Pre Phone.

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FREE Rita's Italian Ice for the First Day of Spring March 20

To celebrate the first day of Spring 2009 (March 20, 2009), Rita's Italian Ice is giving away free cups of it's water ice. Claim your free cup of Italian Ice by simply going to any Rita's Italian Ice location by 10 PM tonight, Friday, March 20. No coupon is needed.

Rita's Italian Ice has locations in 17 different states. Click HERE to find the closest location to you. 

Rita's has locations in the following states: Alabama, Connecticut, Washington DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Souther Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

President Obama's NCAA Tournament Bracket Picks

President Barack Obama filled out an NCAA tournament bracket in the white house, tabbing Louisville, North Carolina, Memphis and Pittsburgh as his Final Four selections. The Commander in Sports played it safe, avoiding any huge upsets or cinderella picks. Of his four semi-finalists, Memphis was the lone team without a number 1 ranking. His few upsets include: Virginia Commonwealth over UCLA and Temple over Arizona State, both first round 11 over 6 matchups.

College basketball analyst Andy Katz posted Obama's entire bracket on ESPN.com Wednesday morning.  According to Katz, the president demonstrated impressive knowledge about the teams competing in the tournament. They discussed everything college hoops, ranging from injured players like Marquette's Dominic James to Conference tournament winners like Purdue and Mississippi State. President Obama ultimately chose North Carolina to defeat Louisville for the National Championship.