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Jingle All The Way - Schwarzenegger Warns That Oil Dependence Will Leave Us With Just Change In Our Pockets

by Jamie Reygle

Arnold Schwarzenegger wants us to end our dependence on fossil fuels. Hasta la vista, baby!

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Israel, The Silicon Valley Of The Middle East Welcomes VCs & Social Media

Israel, the Silicon Valley of the Middle East Opens Opportunity For VCs & Social Media

by Ron Callari

Israel is considered by many to be the Middle East's Silicon Valley, ranking second to North America in number of companies in the high-tech field. With odds stacked against them, according to research conducted by the ISEMI College, an online business school for entrepreneurs, "historical necessity has forced this tiny country, with a total area of 8400 square miles and a population of 6.5 million to become a technological powerhouse."

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Cornucopia? - An Opportunity For Mexican Farmers

by Jamie Reygle

A new initiative in Mexico guarantees farmers a price for their corn, and a reason to stay at home.

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Fossil 'Walking Cactus' May Be Missing Link Between Worms and Arthropods

by China.new

Scientists from China studying fossils of Diania Cactiformis, nicknamed the 'walking cactus', say the odd worm-like animal is enlightening them on how arthropods (insects, spiders and crustaceans) evolved their jointed legs.

Interior Designs From The War 'Close To Home' By Ezri Tarazi

by Toby

.... Ezri Tarazi was in the Israeli military. Clearly, his battle experiences had a profound effect upon him, as they would anyone in or near battle. Industrial designer by career though, Tazari has repurposed his military souvenirs into designs for the home. They are now in a one-person installation, called Kaleb, at the Paradigm Design Gallery in Jerusalem.

Social Media's Revolution 2.0 Crowdsources Street Protests & DDOS Attacks

by Ron Callari

First coined by the Egyptian Google marketing manager Wael Ghonim, the term "Revolution 2.0" is used to describe the new grass-roots strategies and tactics used by protesters initially in Egypt - but that which became pervasive throughout the entire Middle East Region. In fighting against despotic rule, people were demanding democracy, regime change and a voice in their respective governments.

Toys For Big Boys - Getting Steamed Isn't Always A Bad Thing

by The Toymaster

Big or small, boy or girl, some of us just have a fascination with motors and engines, and at MiniSteam.com, enthusiasts can find all of the toy steam engine action they're looking for.

Designs By 'Leftovers' Tell Some Creepy Stories

by Toby

Swedish sisters Linda and Jona Netsman have a great talent for repurposing old furniture and odds and ends and totally recreating new purposeful items. Their design studio, Leftovers, produces one of a kind furniture and lighting objects that are very emotionally evocative, something that one doesn't find in most furniture or lighting designs. I chose a few of the somewhat creepy ones to share with you.

Social Media Summit When Obama Hit Silicon Valley To Poke Zuckerberg

by Ron Callari

This year has been a momentous one for the Facebook founder. Having been portrayed in an award-winning movie, satirized in a graphic novel and on SNL, in addition to being named Time's Person of the Year, he's entered a stratosphere most CEOs twice his age haven't been able to achieve. So it's no surprise, that President Obama might want to consider sitting down with the wunderkind to discuss tech innovation and potential job creation.

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Mars Life - The Ultimate Manned Mars Mission Simulation

by Jamie Reygle

A Russian simulation of a manned mission to Mars has 'landed'.

Social Media Product Placement vs Defamation Could Have Been Zuckerberg's Legal Remedy

Product Endorsment used as legal remedy in the Good Wife episode "Net Worth"

by Ron Callari

In the year that led up to the production of the movie 'The Social Network,' it was reported widely that Zuckerberg was outraged that an unauthorized portrayal of his life was making its way to the big screen. However, if he was so inclined, defamation of character suits are difficult cases to win in a court of law. Unless 'malice' is shown as intent, most of these suits never succeed. Product placement on the other is another story entirely.

Deserting The Desert - A Plan To Green The World's Deserts

by Jamie Reygle

The Sahara Forest Project is a plan to produce fresh water, food and renewable energy in hot deserts. A demonstration center is being developed in Jordan.

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Bringing a Food Product to Market - The TERRA Chip Success Story

by Product For Profit

The story behind the success of TERRA Chips is truly inspirational for any entrepreneur interested in bringing a new food product to market.

Here’s their story…

Google Egyptian Exec Uses Social Media vs Search To Become National Hero

by Ron Callari

As much as been written about Google lacking the social networking gene, it's ironic that one of Google's executives used social media as his weapon of choice in rallying demonstrators on the streets of Cairo. While Google's "Don't' Be Evil" stance on oppressive countries offered up their Speak2Tweet voice messaging service, their Middle East manager Wael Ghonim became so vocal on Twitter and Facebook that he was actually detained by Egyptian authorities for 12 days in captivity

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Got Issues? Map Them - A New Map Making Tool That Anyone Can Use

by Jamie Reygle

IssueMap is an easy to use, free map making tool that allows you to map your data quickly and professionally.

Venus De Milo, Armed And Fabulous – Thanks To Japan's 2channel

by Steve Levenstein

Have you ever wondered what the Ancient Greek marble statue called the Venus de Milo would look like in her original, complete form? The creative types at the Japanese Internet forum 2channel decided to arm the iconic statue, literally, and the results may (or may not) surprise you.

Egypt's Social Media & Internet Shut-down Could Cost A Pharaoh's Ransom

Egypt's Social Media & Internet Cost A Pharaoh's Ransom

by Ron Callari

With social media going dark in Egypt and with proposed legislature before the U.S. Congress to institute a similar "Kill Switch," is it any wonder that when Hosni Mubarak decided to turn off the Internet, that not only would 'all hell would break loose,' but that his country would incur a major economic hit.

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Social Media Bloggers vs Semantic Techoggers - Man vs The Machine

by Ron Callari

Who needs to pay bloggers anymore, when semantic algorithms can accomplish the same task with quicker results and with more thorough research? As quickly as bloggers surfaced with the evolution of the Web 2.0, the semantic technology content of the emerging Web 3.0 era is beginning to emerge to take its place. Transforming minefields of data into high-quality editorial, at scale, and without human authoring or editing is ready to revolutionize the future of publishing.

The Ultimate DIY Inventor Success Story!

by Product For Profit

Since founding her company, Sara Blakely has donated more than $10 million dollars, employs 100+ people, has been on Oprah, was featured in a reality show with Sir Richard Branson, and met former President Nelson Mandela!

How did Sara Blakely reach such success? The story goes like this…

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Will Social Media Leaks Or Pokes Win Nobel Peace Prize?

by Ron Callari

Two years ago, the world wondered how a newly-elected president like Barack Obama could qualify and win the Nobel Peace Prize. Even the president questioned the honor. This year, that same president might also question why WikiLeaks is now a candidate for that same distinction. Moreover, in a year that couldn't get enough of Facebook, could that honor go to a dark horse, like the world's largest social network?

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