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Jesus Body Diet Pills: For Those Who Praise The Lard

by Steve Levenstein

He dieted for our sins and what did He get? A body you don't run a cross every day. Now you can have one too, thanks to Jesus Body diet pills!

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Where's Mom? Robots Prepare, Cook Food & Even Feed You!

by Toby

With the recent robot factory layoffs, the Japanese are again using their ingenuity to retrain robots for household jobs. For example, here is our chef robot...

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The Stats On Social Media Today Will Astound You!

by Ron Callari

Since Web 2.0 is now passing its 5th year anniversary, there is enough data to assess just how much of an impact social media has had on our lives. While there are still those who believe it's nothing more than a passing fancy, a fad, the Studio 54 of our day...one cannot deny the numbers. Statistics don't lie and Kagan, Fisch, McLeod & Qualman are here to prove it so!

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Nissan Unveils All Electric Leaf Concept…Says EVs Could Account for 10% of Market by 2020

by George Delozier

Keeping their hybrid development a secret has not been one of Nissan’s priorities throughout the past year. Realistically, they have been using this opportunity to build up the suspense for the revealing of their hybrid concept. The culmination of which has finally been realized with the unveiling of the Nissan Leaf.

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Habanero Cream Puff Puts Desert Heat In Your Dessert Treat

by Steve Levenstein

The Habanero Cream Puff snack from Japan's Kyoto Habanero combines rich sweet custard cream with searing hot habanero pepper pastry - it's a match made in Hell!

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Twitter Is Our Studio 54!

by Ron Callari

Like the Disco era, the Hippie Era, the Flapper Era, every decade is affected by the social consciousness of its time. Each is normally earmarked by a frenzy of interactive activity that becomes a world-wide sensation capable of capturing the imagination of millions. From the 'gate-crashing' of the 70's to the 'crowdsourcing' of 2009, have we come such a long way?

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Twuner And Tweets That Talk Back!

by Ron Callari

What's all that yakking? They sometimes call the Twitterverse the Tower of Babel due to the global Twitterati all tweeting in various tongues simultaneously! Now, in addition to the hundreds of millions of tweets traversing Twitterville at lightening speed, someone got the bright idea to pump up the volume. Yes, with the new Twuner app, you never have to read another 140 character tweet again! Why? Because now you're going to be able to listen to them!

Japanese Robot Mannequins Move Shoppers To Buy

by Steve Levenstein

Next time you check out that robot mannequin in a Tokyo department store window, don't be surprised if the mannequin is checking YOU out at the same time. "Palette", a robot mannequin, senses admiring shoppers and poses to please!

Mazda Designs Even Lighter MX5....Plans to Unveil at Frankfurt

by George Delozier

Few people who have driven the Mazda MX-5 have had complaints about handling. For 20 years, the same formula of lightweight components combined with sporty suspension has given the MX-5 superior handling even when compared to sports cars costing 2 or 3 times more. In honor of the MX-5’s 20th year dominating the corners, Mazda has designed a new concept they plan on unveiling at Frankfurt.

iTuning Your Next Social Network?

by Ron Callari

Apple, Apple, Apple! Like Marsha from The Brady Bunch, it always seems like Apple gets all the attention. Even when its quiet! Yes, without one single PowerPoint presentation from Steve Jobs or even a whiff of a press release, Apple is out there front and center churning up the rumor mill! The latest fodder to hit the digital airwaves is a reported social media app that will simultaneously connect various social networks and integrate with iTunes.

Use Your Local: UK Pubs Dispense Drinks And Parcels?

by Beth Hodgson

Believe it or not, the recession is affecting the number of visitors frequenting pubs and bars across London and the UK, or in the very least, the number of drinks that people have when they do make it through the door. In an effort to boost the business of these struggling establishments and send more customers stumbling on home, pubs across the UK and England are signing up to join the Use Your Local network which combines drink service with another type of product delivery.

Graphic Novels Explode On The Mobile Comicsphere

by Ron Callari

Remember when Comic Books fit neatly in your back pocket ...available for quick access while on the go. Well its a new millennium, and print has gone digital. Now your Comics and Graphic Novels are even more accessible on a mobile platform of your choice.

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Lamborghini Confirms Hybrid Development…Promises to Carry-On Companies Heritage

by George Delozier

Rumors about a Lamborghini built hybrid have been making their rounds for a while now, with very few words coming from Sant'Agata about it. Now, Stephan Winkelmann, Lamborghini CEO, has confirmed that a hybrid is in fact in the works.

Is Facebook Lite The Latest Biggest Loser?

by Ron Callari

Fast on the heels of acquiring FriendFeed, Facebook is about to roll-out Facebook Lite. As a quasi-Twitter platform, one can only wonder if it comes with half the calories but allows for more characters per morsel? If Twitter is your micro-blogging maincourse du jour, what could Facebook possibly be offering to alter your diet?

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Queerbook, What's In A Name?

by Ron Callari

When the GLBT community launches their social network in 2010, do you think the name "Queerbook" is an appropriate handle? Reece W. Manley, the founder thinks so as he has registered trademarks for Queerbook.com and Queerbook.net, in addition to establishing their logo.

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Portable Bathroom Noisemaker Soothes The Shy, Saves The Earth

by Steve Levenstein

Toilet shame - it's a not-so-silent killer of confidence for Japanese women. The common way of coping has been to repeatedly flush but that wastes millions of gallons of water every year. Now thanks to the Eco-Otome, shy ladies can create the sound of a flush without wasting a drop of water.

Heat up the Night with the Babylon Hanging Fireplace

by Sarah O

This 'hanging fireplace of Babylon' from designer Stephane Perruchon promises to heat up the coolest of interiors.

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Oops!....BMW’s New Concept Vehicle Makes Early Appearance

by George Delozier

With Frankfurt fast approaching, automakers are beginning to bring their latest creations out of hiding to put the final touches on them. This poses a problem as it is no easy task to keep a full sized vehicle hidden from prying eyes. This time, it was BMW who was caught in the act of moving a new vehicle, and I must say it looks interesting.

Pregnancy Glamor Shots Make The Most Of A Bella Belly

by Steve Levenstein

Everyone loves baby pictures, but before the baby even arrives? Japanese mothers-to-be are baring their bellies in exclusive photo sessions that capture the pregnant pause.

Tweeting With The Enemy

by Ron Callari

With the DDoS Twitter attack fresh on our minds, one has to wonder who is utilizing social media for anti-social reasons. Could our enemies be covertly watching our every move in the Twitterverse, awaiting to seize an opportunity to use the free-flowing firehose of information for ulterior motives and surprise us again with another denial-of-service ambush?

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