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Twittamentary, First Documentary Screenings Dedicated To The Twitterverse, Go Global
by Ron Callari
With a movie project that has virtually taken years to "wrap," Twittamentary,
is a film about communities that is now available for communities around
the world. Having received numerous request from folks and organizations
across the globe, the film's producer is thrilled to announce an "open
call" for community screenings to take place between February 1 and May
1, 2012. That's right, if you have a suitable venue and meet the screening requirements, all you need is 20 of your closest friends or fans to put on a show - for free!
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Add new comment Creative Heart Ideas for Any Day
by LeFleur
Valentine’s Day gets a lot of flak for being a made-up holiday that puts pressure on people to express their undying love for one another. But I tell you as I sip green tea from my Tall Multi Heart Latte Mug from Target that sometimes it’s nice to have a heart in your view no matter what day it is, so here’s some ways to be innovative and add a little love into your life.
Starwars Dog Choir Barks Another Winning Volkswagen Ad For Super Bowl 2012
by Lady Bee
One dog barking isn't enough for this year's Volkswagen Super Bowl spot. Deutsch, LA, which produced the winning commercial for the 2011 Super Bowl, The Dark Side, featuring a mini Darth Vader and his dog, decided to make this year's stars a dozen barking dogs, moving its energy from The Dark Side to The Bark Side.
1 comment Tamaggraphy – 360 degree Photography
by LeFleur
Time to take photography to a whole new level, now the sky isn’t the limit – you can include the ground too. With the new Tamaggo 360-Imager you can share your whole world with a single click. This cute little egg shaped dedicated pano-shooting camera (available in multiple colors) will change how we take panoramic pictures.
Girl Scout Cookies Go Hi-Tech - Find Cookies NOW!
by LeFleur
It’s Girl Scout Cookie time (or almost time depending on what part of the country you’re in) and unless you know someone who is in the Girls Scouts of the USA the problem is always about finding them before they’re gone. Well GSUSA has solved that problem this year with help from technology.
Whimsical Tony Duquette for Coach Jewelry Collection
by LeFleur
I walked in to the Coach store just as they were setting out an amazing line of jewelry based on the vibrant spirit of the late costume designer and decorator Tony Duquette. On the display was a simple plaque stating: Tony Duquette: An American design icon, his motto was “more is more.” Coach is honored to collaborate with the estate of Tony Duquette on a collection of limited edition jewelry.
Polaroid Z340 Digital Camera – Not Yesterday’s News
by LeFleur
Perfect for the socialite, geek, photographer or anyone who remembers the days of fanning a Polaroid in hopes of it developing faster, the Polaroid Z340 Instant Digital Camera should be on everyone's list for any occasion such as Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day parties, birthdays, weddings and, of course Christmas.
Angry Bird Addicts? Meet Swampy from Where’s My Water!
by LeFleur
Ready for the next addictive game for your smartphone? Forget Angry Birds and bring on Disney's Where's My Water? The premise is simple which is the foundation for the most addictive games; get the water to the alligator. This seemingly simple task is not easy but it is quite entertaining!
Pawel Grunert Still Finds Time To Design With A 'Re Purpose'
by Toby
Just when you thought you'd seen the last soda bottle chandelier, table, or chair... Polish interior designer Pawel Grunert creates the bottle chair to end all bottle chairs: the Eco Chaise Lounge, a magnificent, dynamic sculptured work that's as organic in design as Grunert 's wood and steel masterpieces.
Holiday Social Media Competition Lights Up "Home Decoration Smackdown" In Jersey City, Newark & Roselle
by Ron Callari
What's a little friendly competition amongst neighboring towns in New
Jersey? Well this Christmas season, two councilmen and one mayor have decided to
lighten up this year's holiday festivities with a house decoration
competition in Jersey City, Newark and Roselle.
With IPOs & Bankruptcy In The Air, Zynga Soars, American Airlines Zags & Alec Baldwin Zings
by Ron Callari
There's seems to be a glint of irony taking to the not-so-friendly
skies, or so one popular TV-star would like the world to believe. While
online gaming giant Zynga hopes to reap between $850 million and $1.15 billion
with its impending IPO offering on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, the
venerable American Airlines files Chapter 11 to reorganize its massive
debt. So what's the connection between the two companies where one's on
an uptick and the other is in dire straits financially? Well… Alec
Baldwin, oddly, it seems!
Scratch Music From The World's Best Scratchers: Cats
by Lady Bee
Leave it to Suck UK to advance the cause of scratch music by creating the ultimate scratcher for the ultimate cool cat. Here's DJ Fellix with the latest in scratch technology - the Cat Scratch deck.
Are Men Funnier Than Women, Or Do We Just Think They Are?
by T Goodman
... The public is largely biased toward males in the who's funnier gender
debate, and rationales have ranged from the male role in biological
attraction, likening male humor to a peacock's tail, to the male's
willingness to be more risque with sexual language and innuendo.
Advertising's For The Dogs Says Beneful Dog Food
by Lady Bee
What input does your dog have on your choice of dog food? Absolutely
none, if you ask me. But Nestlé, maker of Beneful Dog Foods, has other
ideas. Beneful ads are now being aimed directly at European canines.
U.S. dogs are next, you wait....
Winklevii Bust A Nut While Crackin' Joke About Arch Nemesis Zuckerberg
by Ron Callari
The not-so-dynamic duo who continually fall short in bringing down the
one man who stood between them and a billion dollar social network are
seeking alternate means for remuneration. That's right, the Winklevoss
twins have taken to the TV airwaves to zing their arch nemesis Mark
Zuckerberg in a Roll Global commercial for pistachios.
Organic Pet Toys Are Now More Affordable & Adorable
by Lady Bee
Until recently, one could rarely find a dog toy made of natural organic materials outside of a high-end specialty pet boutique. High end usually meant high prices, although many environmentally-conscious were willing to pay them. But it's common now to find dog toys mass marketed with both their stuffing and the adorable, colorful character patterns in totally organic materials... and they're much more affordable.
Psychologists Encourage Doodling In The Classroom - Especially In Science Class!
by T Goodman
If you were back in school doodling what you learned, you may have chosen an entirely different career.
Will Hipsters Can PBR For The 'New' Budweiser?
by Toby
Bud has fallen 204 slots down to number 220 in consumer loyalty among America's top brands during the last quarter century. But a big new campaign - not a new taste, but some new marketing efforts and a newly designed can geared toward attracting young, but legal-age, drinkers - is underway for Budweiser beer.
The Fontessa, Gaetano Pesce's Innovative Customizable Shoe
by Toby
If you're not too skittish to plop down $120 on a pair of shoes these days, then you have to have to plop it down on the Fontessa. These fashion firsts, designed by Brazilian architect/artist/designer Gaetano Pesce, are right in step with today's customizable products....
Chocolate's Answer To Silly Putty: Magic Choc
by Toby
If you love experimenting with food and you love chocolate, Magic Choc
is the most delicious way to satisfy both urges. It's a molding
chocolate that is so forgiving, you can make dozens of models, like you
used to do with Silly Putty, until you can't resist gobbling it up!