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Martin Luther King Jr.'s Image Used To Promote Chinese Online Sale

“I have a dream...” of great savings! The stylized image of American civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. has begun appearing in ads for Chinese internet mall Taobao's upcoming Sales Day.

From Homeland To Home Deliveries, Drones Target Afghanistan & The Amazon

by Ron Callari

For those addicted to the HBO's hit series, Homeland, the writers have inserted drones into their plot lines almost as if they were dark villainous anti-heroes. Last season, lead character Sargeant Brody sought revenge for a drone attack gone sideways killing innocent Iraqi children. This season the unmanned aerial vehicle is now used as "eyes on the ground" allowing Brody to seek covert asylum in Afghanistan...

The Wheel Deal: The Top 8 Oddball Auto Black Friday Sales

by Motors.new

Black Friday isn't all about shopping carts, it's also about shopping cars! Retailers of all stripes are targeting drivers this year and some are being mighty creative in their quest to win over car owners. Umm, please keep in mind the term “door crasher sale” isn't to be taken literally.

Duck The Halls With Duck Dynasty Dog Clothes & Toys

by Lady Bee

There's no more timely holiday gift for a dog this year than a Duck Dynasty t-shirt or jacket and a toy. Quaker Pet Group, one of my favorite dog toy makers, licensed the A&E Duck Dynasty name and has gone absolutely quacky creating some really great high-quality shirts, jackets, duck toys, and even realistic Duck Dynasty hats and beards for your special dog - Family Certified. Redneck Approved!

Going Meshugenah For Thanksgivukkah With Turkey Leg & Brisket

by Ron Callari

A New Zealand break-out singer from New Zealand is out front again this holiday season. Back in August when she released her successfully popular top forty pop hit, "Royals," she confused the public with a somewhat contradictory world debut. While on the one hand, she hid behind the pseudonym 'Lorde' to protect her anonymity, on the other. . .

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Meet Mr. Malibu: Chevrolet Sedan Gets A Comedic Cosmetic Makeover

by Motors.new

Hey, you with the teeth! Check out Mr. Malibu, Chevrolet's cosmetic (or should that be comedic) attempt to make the American automaker's Plain Jane sedan more appealing to Chinese carbuyers. I pity the fool that buys one.

Mom & Pops 'Shop Small' For Social Media, Devoid Of Black Friday Madness & Cyber Monday Fatigue

by Ron Callari

Mom & Pop shops, sometimes derogatorily referred to as the dinosaurs of the retail industry have of recent date been able to exert some clout during the holiday buying season, at least for one day out of the year. Founded by American Express, since 2010, the "Shop Small" movement (aka Small Business Saturday®) ...

Enter The 3D4D Challenge & Create Protective Sunglasses For Kids!

Design sunglasses, prevent surfer's eye!

by Invention Ideas

Your mission is to design a pair of 3D printed and cost effective sunglasses to protect children from Pterygium. (Surfer’s Eye) Not only will you help kids in Guatemala, you’ll also have a chance to win a huge boost of career support from the Dreambox Team!

Cheetos Cream Stew Corn Puffs Are Comfort Food In A Bag

by Steve Levenstein

Making cream stew with Cheetos? That's weird Making Cheetos flavored like cream stew, Japan's favorite wintertime comfort food? Still weird but in a crunchy, creamy, delicious kind of way!

Can Kmart's "Blue" Light Special Ads Turn Us On For The Holidays? [Videos]

by Ron Callari

With Kmart's revenue reports heading into the toilet, it appears its TV ads might have followed suit this holiday season. Down 4.6 percent in earnings this quarter, one of the nation's largest discount retailers is taking a radical departure from it's wholesome Mom's Apple Pie image to one that replicates the blue material you might catch on late night, a la Chelsea Lately!

To Create A Clown: Interview With Dropsy Developer Jay Tholen

by Nicholas.Greene

On Friday, I got the chance to have a sitdown with Jay Tholen to talk about his creation, Dropsy The Clown. Dropsy is to be the star of his own adventure game, set to release in early 2015. It's been a long road to get here, and Jay was happy to share some of the trials he encountered along the way.

New 2014 MINI Cooper Is Ready For Prime Time Online!

by Motors.new

The new MINI Cooper is poised to steal the spotlight on November 18th, debuting live three times over three days on three continents. The iconic automobile's latest incarnation is scheduled to be revealed via live streaming from London, Los Angeles and Shanghai.

Does Snapchat's Sexting Lead To Boom, Bubble Or Just Disposable Pornography?

Does Sexting App Snapchat Open Door to Boom, Bubble Or Just Disposable Pornography?

by Ron Callari

Google, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest all became hyper-valued tech companies in a short time span -- to the point that many doomsday prognosticators are today beginning to cry "chicken-little." Comparison to the Dot.com bubble of the late 90s is an easy analogy to draw, even though today's tech expansion differs markedly. Nonetheless, it's enough of a catalyst for the weak-at-heart to second-guess themselves. . .

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Mercedes SLS AMG GT Final Edition Goes Out With A Bang

by Motors.new

Mercedes-Benz is about to put the brakes on its gorgeous Mercedes SLS AMG GT. With the bodacious Final Edition, MB's ensuring their motorized masterpiece goes out with a bang and not a whimper.

Motorola Moto G Offers A Solid Low-End Smartphone

by Josiah Motley

When Google purchased Motorola, their intentions were a little bit unclear. Why would a powerhouse like Google want to buy out Motorola, a struggling company? It seems that today's announcement and soft launch sheds some light on the acquisition. Meet the Moto G, a high powered Android phone for a low price.

Mitsubishi FUSO's “Cute Truck Project” Aims To Cheer Up Women Drivers

by Motors.new

Mitsubishi FUSO's “Cute Truck Project” is a proudly pink, broadly blatant come-on aimed at lady truckers put off by major motor manufacturer's macho machines.

American Package Design Awards 2014 Celebrates Latest Innovations

American Package Design Awards 2014 is looking for your fancy boxes, bags and bottles

by Invention Ideas

Graphic Design USARead is looking for submissions for the greatest product packaging from 2013 to be showcased in their April 2014 American package Design Awards Annual issue. Is your packaging creative enough to make the cut?

Facebook's About To Get A Whole Lot Smarter

Facebook May Be Working On A Speech-Activated AI

by Tech Light

In a Q3 earnings call yesterday afternoon, CEO Mark Zuckerberg had a rather fascinating announcement to make: Facebook is looking into developing artificial intelligence. The organization has founded a new Artificial Intelligence Unit, and is separately also working on speech recognition.

Rolls-Royce Spurs Sales In China With Limited Edition “Majestic Horse” Ghost

by China.new

Rolls-Royce's upcoming limited-edition “Majestic Horse” Ghost sports exclusive trim styled after traditional Chinese ink painting. The bespoke Roller is set to be introduced in conjunction with the Chinese New Year... the Year of the Horse, of course.

Help 3D URBEE2’s Printed Car Makers To Design Iconic Insignia!

by Invention Ideas

The team behind the world’s first 3D printed automobile are getting ready to roll out their latest prototype, the URBEE 2, and they need your help to create the car’s signature insignia.