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iSnack2.0 Was No Vitameatavegamin!

by Ron Callari

It sounded like a good idea. Create a viral buzz campaign built around a contest to rename Kraft's Vegemite's cream cheese spread first launched in 1923. Out of 48,000 Australian entrants, the food company selected the winner who submitted the name "Vegemite iSnack2.0" because of its inference of making something new out of something old. So what went wrong?

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Sony Introduces the VAIO X "Lightest Notebook Ever"

by Chris Weiss

Sony has released full details on its impressively-lightweight, carbon fiber VAIO X notebook. Preorders are available now, so get the details and decide if it's worth your cash.

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Flip.to, Social Media Tool Creates Evangelists, Buzz & Sales

by Ron Callari

To promote a brand in today's Web 2.0 milieu, one no longer needs the excessive advertising and promotional budgets that have been previously required in the past. In today's business climate, its important to select social media tools that are cost-efficient, create evangelists,generate a viral buzz and produce sales. With the recent launch and beta test of Flip.to, brands and social media specialists now have access to a tool that can accomplish all those goals.

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ACG Surfboard Roof Rack For Your Bike

by Chris Weiss

This interesting surfboard bike rack puts the board over your head. Mount one of these overhead board racks to your Schwinn and tote your surfboard to the beach without using a drop of gas.

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Drop The Chargers With Powermat Wireless Charging

by Chris Weiss

Powermat is an interesting new charger that wirelessly charges devices such as iPhones, Blackberries and Nintendo DS units. Drop the extra wires and streamline your charging.

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Social Media Nazi Says "No Twitter For You"

by Ron Callari

Anyone that remembers the classic Seinfeld episode, "Soup Nazi" will be able to relate to the current prohibition of Twitter and Facebook in the workplace. Working 9 to 5, what can an employee do when he or she gets the urge to dip his or her toe in the Twitterstream? Unfortunately, there are too many Social Media Nazis out there throwing the hammer down on this type of activity.

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Tea Cup Pigs Are The Hottest Pet Trend In Britain! Here's The Low Down On Them

by Lady Bee

Tea cup pigs have become the hottest household pet in Britain. They certainly are adorable, affectionate, and clean. They don't bark, are easy to house train, they're non-allergenic, and love people and other pets. New Harry Potter star Rupert Grint reportedly has one; other Brits are having trouble finding them. But not to worry... Pig breeding is about to become the hottest profession in Britain....

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$4000 Speakers Look Like Tin Cans

by Chris Weiss

These speakers from RAAL Audio Loudspeakers provide a distinct, cylindrical look while giving the listener omnidirectional sound and plenty of flexibility.

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The Corner Litter Cabinet Is About As Refined As A Litter Box Can Be

by Lady Bee

One of my favorite cat-loving designers of cat furniture, The Refined Feline, has just come out with a really sharp Corner Litter Cabinet to match your decor and keep kitty's litter business discreetly away from your family and guests.

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Bicycle Parking Concept Raises Bikes Like Flags

by Chris Weiss

An interesting new solution for urban bike commuters, this long-term bike parking facility rethinks the way that you store your bike. As with any new idea, the design brings both positives and negatives.

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6 Furniture Designs With Split Personalities From The Palindrome Series

by Toby

The way to perfect 3-D symmetry is the mold and cast. British designer Peter Marigold has achieved just that in the split-personallity furniture he calls the Palindrome Series.

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Trendy Sex Industry: Surrogate Sex Workers Address Sexual Dysfunction

by Beth Hodgson

If you thought that surrogate motherhood was about as personal as it gets when it comes to lending your body to another person, think again, because there's another surrogacy trend that isn't exactly comparable, but also involves the most intimate parts of the body. Unlike surrogate motherhood, this either type of surrogacy is considered a form of therapy.

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Tweetup In Space, The Final Frontier

by Ron Callari

Twitter has conquered a lot of international territory around the world, but tweeting into Space is definitely allowing man to go where no man has gone before. Astronauts Nicole Stoff and Jeff Williams who are currently circumnavigating the globe at five miles a second will attend a Tweetup while in space.

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Hammock Bliss Ultralight Travel Daypack

by Chris Weiss

This backpack is so compact and light, it's doesn't look like a backpack at all--up until you need it to be.

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Twitter's Landmark Tweet Against Impostors

by Ron Callari

Twitter's landmark case strikes the first blow at Internet anonymity and identity theft with the issuance of one single tweet. But where is that 140 character message that was responsible for breaking new legal ground? Inquiring minds want to know.

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What To Bring To Your Next Dinner Party: Christ Blood

by Toby

Many bring a good bottle of wine to a dinner with friends, but how many hosts get a bottle of Christ Blood?

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Top Ten Social Media Sex, Lies & Videotaped Tales

by Ron Callari

On the one hand, social media has connected us with our fellow man (and woman) in a much more upfront and personal way. On the other hand, social media has connected us with our fellow man (and woman) in a much more upfront and personal way!

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Top Ten Baby Halloween Costumes

by Ron Callari

Halloween costumes for babies are their first initiation into the one holiday of the year that requires them to be someone else. Yes, even though your baby don't even 'what' they are, let alone 'who' they are, this doesn't stop parents from wanting to confuse them even more, by dressing them up in a clever disguise.

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LemonAid Beverage Company: Drink For A Great Cause!

by Beth Hodgson

Sometimes what makes a company stand out from the crowd is their unique name. LemonAid Beverages simply changes the way the name of a common beverage is written and makes people wonder whether it resulted from an unfortunate clerical issue or something else entirely. Rest assured, the spelling of LemonAid is intentional, and you'll want to read on because this is one business that supports a good cause.

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McDonalds McTweets Born Too Late?

by Ron Callari

McDonalds has finally set up shop in the Twitterverse. But is it too late? McDonalds' movies, videos, blogs, social networks and Web sites have been cropping up all over the social media landscape for the last five years. And unfortunately they are not singing the praises of the hamburger joint giant.

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