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Planeshop: Glasgow Airport Features Revolving Door Retail Site


We've seen pop-up shops which are temporary in that they can fold up shop and move on when the mood strikes them, but otherwise, a store's a store, and until its lease is up it typically stays in one place. Well, that's what we've been taught to think, and of course, that standard in retail has now been broken with one innovative shop.

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Hipstery Ships Mystery T-Shirts Based On Personality Profiles


Most people like to choose their clothing, but for those that don't there's Hipstery, a unique clothing company where everything's a surprise!

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"New Kids On The Block" Experiment With New Form of Payola!


Twayola for NKOTB
Remember the days, when record companies use to slip a radio station a few extra hundred bucks to promote their favorite artist's latest record? The term, "payola" derived from that practice. Today, those pay-offs are being replaced by a new 21st century social media updated version.

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Top Ten Social Shopping Networks (Just In Time) For The Holidays!


TOP TEN Social Shopping Networks
Holiday Shopping habits are going through a transition states OneUpWeb.com. The recession has changed consumer habits and according to their report on shopping trends, "social" search engines will be used more than traditional search for data regarding holiday purchases. And beyond Twitter Search, the social networking niche gaining the most traction in this area is social shopping network sites.

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German Farmers Turn To Vending For Sales Of Local Produce


These days all types of businesses are taking advantage of the convenience of vending machines to market their products or set up their own virtually self-sustaining franchise. The latest industry to get in on this trend is farming.

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Top 9 Sexy And Strange Shoes: Tall & Crazy Heels And Platform Shoe Designs


If you haven't heard enough about shoes, and let's face it, that's not exactly possible, here are some of the craziest shoe designs that we've come across recently. Many of them are scandalously tall, and unique in design. They're fun to look at, but you might need a dose of bravery to actually wear some of these unique shoe designs.

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Mixi & Poupeegirl vs Twitter Strategy in Japan


Is Twitter loved in Japan?
Can Twitter become a game-changer in Japan, where it just recently launched a new mobile platform? Or will cultural differences and native social networks like Mixi and Poupeegirl thwart its efforts?

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Top Ten Social Media Halloween Costumes


Top Ten Social Media Halloween Costumes
As much as social media occupies our everyday lives, I was surprised at how few social media costume actually were being packaged for sale. Perhaps retail manufacturers are in such an economic slump, they are focusing more on unloading existing inventory versus created new merchandise. However on the "home-made-create-your own" front, there are dozens of folks who have spent their time and creativity to craft some very unique social media costumes for this Halloween.

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Cufflink Lighters For The Dapper Gentleman Or Psychotic Pyromaniac


Cufflinks have been known to define a man; it allows them to represent themselves through an accessory that is typically both subtle and classy. Well, not all cufflinks fall into these categories, though they do definitely tell us something about the wearer; particularly these hot items.

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Ugly Purse Design: Rick Owens Mink Fur Toad Purse


Every woman likes to have a fabulous accessory on her arm that gets people talking and holds her stuff. Sometimes it's a man, sometimes it's a purse, and sometimes, when it's a new horrifying design, she's better off leaving it at home.

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Warplane Models Come Cheaper On The Installment Plan


Buying & Building Warplane Models On The Installment Plan
Building an exceedingly complex 1/16 replica of one of Japan's historic World War II warplanes won't cost you an arm and a leg when you buy weekly parts kits on the installment plan.

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Spending Big Bucks On The Zhu Zhu Pet Hamster -- And It's Just A TOY!


Supposedly the hottest toy for Christmas will be the Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters. Get them now if you want them, or you'll end up in the dog house like my family did the year we couldn't find a Cabbage Patch Doll for the kids' Christmas.   Zhu Zhu Pet Hamsters are cuter than the Cabbage Patch Doll, but you're going to end up in the poor house if you buy them.

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Top Ten Baby Halloween Costumes


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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Utilikilt: Skirt Styles Made For Real Men


Utilikilt is the answer for men who like the freedom of traditional kilts, but just don't find that they're practical for everyday use. It takes a real man to wear a skirt, and these are fashion designs with them in mind!

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McDonalds McTweets Born Too Late?


McDonalds McTweets
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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Decorated Contact Lens Cases Offer a New Vision of Cuteness


Decorated Contact Lens Cases Offer a New Vision of Cuteness
Having covered every square inch of their cell phones with faux gems, roses, tiny cakes and Hello Kitty faces, Japan's legions of cute-obsessed girls are moving on to other daily use objects like contact lens cases.

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Jewnail Cosmetics Look Good, Sound Nasty


Jewnail Cosmetics Look Good, Sound Nasty
Jewnail, a range of women's nail care and cosmetic products from Jill&Lovers of Japan, may have an unfortunate name but it's really about fashion, not fascism.

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Funny Fashion: Hilarious Moustache Bandana


Moustaches are suddenly a thing of fashion. We've seen varieties of jewellery galore (also designed to be held up to the face when an impromptu disguise is needed), some of which is discreet and some of which insights hysterics.  Now there's a new fashion for those who want to jump on the moustache trend in an even more in your face way.

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Fashion Hit Or Miss? 80’s Revival Fashion Interpreted In Shoulder Pad Tees


The Sam's Town Hotel and Casino Sportsbook is located on the Boulder Strip; the operation itself is on the smaller side compared to some of the massive resorts that can be found in the Las Vegas area. The complex has a unique feel, particularly following the 2007 remodel that incorporated a glass atrium into the building with a glass roof which also lends an element of modernity to the overall effect.

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Consumer-Generated Ads vs Mad Men


Consumer-generated ads
Web 2.0 has not only ushered in social media, it fostered a movement of consumer-generated content and crowdsourcing. We can believe and trust in things we read and view if its endorsed by one of our friends, business associates or social networks chums. Traditional advertising? ... not so much! Consumer-generated content as a sea-change has gained so much traction that even advertising in a lot of respects is now controlled by the public.

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