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Paid 'People Pushers' Press Passengers on China's Subways

China.new — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:00:01 -0800

Subway authorities in China's larger cities have seemingly taken a page from Japan's book on passenger management. Uniformed, white-gloved “people pushers” in Shanghai and Chongqing subway stations are now encouraging – with a helpful push or two – train riders to squeeze into the cars so the doors can close.

Logitech Announces Buttonless Touch Mouse M600

Rey M.L. — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:34:44 -0800

Along with the influx of keypad-less phones come the arrival of buttonless mice. Logitech looks to be trying to further this slightly questionable category with its new Touch Mouse M600.

Driving Colorblind? See This New LED Traffic Signal!

Steve Levenstein — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:00:01 -0800

Red light, green light, what light? That's the question a growing number of colorblind people are asking when confronted by new LED traffic signal lights. Since up to 10 percent of the population suffers from red-green colorblindness, an answer is needed pronto... and Professor Taro Ochiai of Japan's Kyushu Sangyo University thinks he's got one: a redesigned LED traffic light easily visible by everyone.

Panasonic Eneloop Batteries Celebrate Walt Disney's 110th Anniversary

Steve Levenstein — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:01:00 -0800

Panasonic's popular Eneloop rechargeable batteries are showing their “LoveLove” for the late Walt Disney. Officially approved, limited edition battery designs in red, white and black honor the award-winning animation pioneer by celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth.

Surprise Your Valentine with Chocolate Dipped Squid!

Steve Levenstein — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:01:00 -0800

Finding the perfect Valentine's Day gift for your ex-spouse, ex-boss or ex-friend can be ex-hausting... until now, thanks to Saki Ika Chocolate. This "sweet dainty" snack from Japan combines fragrant dried squid with sweet milk chocolate. The term “snack attack” was never so appropriate.

Social Media Marketing Platform Flip.to Integrates With Hotel Management System

Ron Callari — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:56:48 -0800

The Flip.to social media marketing platform just launched direct integration with the Hotel Concept's RezExchange channel management and distribution system for hotels. The service is a new means for the hospitality industry to convert guests and website visitors into engaged advocates while extending a brand's reach exponentially and finally providing hotels with a means to push past basic social media engagement, to a definable ROI.

Louis Vuitton Belt Buckle Cell Phone: Call it Garish

China.new — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:01:00 -0800

Show me the money? In modern China it's more like “show YOU the money”, and what better way to tell the world you're rich and successful than with the Louis Vuitton Belt Buckle Cell Phone?

Fabulous Frizz Free Hair At Home – J F Lazartigue

LeFleur — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:53:47 -0800

First there was Japanese hair straightening; it was all the rage until it wasn’t. Then came the Brazilian keratin treatments promising to turn your curly hair into sleek, shiny straight strands of goodness. And now with the economy in dire straights everyone is tightening their belts and trying to be more budget conscious. I searched for some at-home remedies for curly or frizzy hair that would provide similar results for a fraction of the cost. J F Lazartigue has come to the rescue with a line of straightening products consisting of shampoo, conditioner and a gel.

Sing-a-Long Tongs: Microphone Tongs that Rock the Kitchen

Steve Levenstein — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:01:00 -0800

Reckon you're the chef of the treble clef? Then you'll love Sing-a-Long Tongs, microphone tongs that rock the kitchen! They may not improve your cooking but at least you'll be burning water in style.

Twittamentary, First Documentary Screenings Dedicated To The Twitterverse, Go Global

Ron Callari — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:37:50 -0800

With a movie project that has virtually taken years to "wrap," Twittamentary, is a film about communities that is now available for communities around the world. Having received numerous request from folks and organizations across the globe, the film's producer is thrilled to announce an "open call" for community screenings to take place between February 1 and May 1, 2012. That's right, if you have a suitable venue and meet the screening requirements, all you need is 20 of your closest friends or fans to put on a show - for free!

The 'iFeng' 4S Blow Dryer Salutes Steve Jobs While Styling Your Hair

China.new — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:01:00 -0800

Honorable homage or a lot of hot air? You'll pay a little more for the white “iFeng 4S” limited edition blow dryer at China's online Tmall but only 100 of the “Steve Jobs 1955-2011” gold embossed tributes are set to be sold.

Turn Your iPod Nano into a Watch with the Nanox Conversion Kit

Steve Levenstein — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:01:00 -0800

Apple's iPod Nano packs a lot of features into a very small package... so small in fact, that it's amazingly easy to drop or misplace. Enter Nanox, who've created an Apple-approved designer conversion kit that turns any sixth-generation iPod Nano into a secure and stylish wristwatch.

Samsung Exynos 5250 Tablet & Smartphone SoC Nearing Production

Rey M.L. — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:15:20 -0800

Samsung is getting ready to release a new beast of a system-on-chip for upcoming tablet computers and similar products, offering big performance gains over previous-gen designs.

Blind Followers Or Meaningful Dissenters: Facebook vs Occupy Wall Street?

Ron Callari — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:30:38 -0800

Whenever a new movement consumes the hearts and minds of a large percentage of the populace, its time to take stock in what really moves these folks to act? The zeitgeist that emanated from Facebook and Occupy Wall Street couldn't be any more different from each other, yet there is an undercurrent that threads the two together. Both attract those that have an overwhelming desire to band together within loosely-knit organizations that welcome all.

King Orange: World's Largest Oranges Successfully Bred in Taiwan

China.new — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:01:00 -0800

It's good to be the king... the King Orange, that is. A new, supersized hybrid orange developed at Taiwan's Agricultural Research Institute is not only the world's largest, it also offers majestic overtones of sweet and sour citrus flavor.

Tame the Wild with MoroccanOil Hydrating Styling Cream

LeFleur — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:08:23 -0800

For anyone who knows how difficult it is to keep treated or coarse hair hydrated, the MoroccanOil Hydrating Styling Cream is a product worth trying. The pure argan oil conditions and hydrates your hair and is ideal for adding prior to a blow out. The cream adds soft definition while creating the perfect hair style leaving your hair shiny and sexy.

TripAdvisor Japan's 'World Stinky Foods' Infographic Reeks Your World

Steve Levenstein — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:01:26 -0800

Travelers and tourists used to soaking up the world's most exotic sights and sounds can now satisfy their sense of smell as well, thanks to the new, nasally-oriented, "World Stinky Foods" infographic from TripAdvisor Japan.

Stem Cell Technology Used To Create Neuronal Model For Alzheimer's Disease

T Goodman — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:00:59 -0800

Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a "true human neuronal model" that replicates the early stages of Alzheimer's disease in actual human brain cells. They have accomplished this model by using adult stem cells to more accurately demonstrate the pathology of the disease.

Creative Heart Ideas for Any Day

LeFleur — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:58:38 -0800

Valentine’s Day gets a lot of flak for being a made-up holiday that puts pressure on people to express their undying love for one another. But I tell you as I sip green tea from my Tall Multi Heart Latte Mug from Target that sometimes it’s nice to have a heart in your view no matter what day it is, so here’s some ways to be innovative and add a little love into your life.

Look Less Stressed Fast - Clarisonic Opal

LeFleur — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:22:48 -0800

Cleaning Systems, comes a new product called Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion System. The Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion System is designed to reduce fine lines and wrinkles especially around the eye area. This egg shaped beauty product is small and easy to travel with and comes with its own travel case.