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Top Ten Social Media Halloween Costumes

by Ron Callari

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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Anatomically Correct Hello Kitty... Not What You're Thinking

by Steve Levenstein

A ghoulish collaboration between Japan's Sanrio, designer Dr Romanelli and trendy toymaker MediCom has given the first anatomically correct Hello Kitty to a world that really wasn't asking for one.

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Falcon's Faux-Flight Of Fancy, the Reality Show?

by Ron Callari

It started with a helium aircraft hovering over Fort Collins, Colorado and the belief that a 6-year-old boy climbed in and floated away Thursday, October 15, forcing officials to come up with a rescue plan to save him. Update at 3:35 p.m. ET:The balloon slowly spun to a crash-landing, surrounded by rescuers. Mystery widens, no one was inside balloon? It was at this time we learned that the father was a stormchaser, thus the balloon, and the family was involved in ABC's "Wife Swap," thus the reason for part of the craziness that unfolded. But the story didn't end there. The rest is only something that could make up a real-time Reality Show! Was it Truth or Hot Air? Or Balloonacy?

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Etsy Store Creates Unique Children’s Halloween Costumes Inspired By Sushi

by Fashion Finds

Coming up with a unique costume for your child it wear at Halloween as hard. There's already hundreds of trick-or-treaters planning to dress as Harry Potter or a Disney princess. One creative Etsy store has come up with some unique designs that are sure to be the only of its kind on your block.

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OMG BFF, Has Miley Cryus Started The Twitter Exodus?

by Ron Callari

Almost 2 Million followers before she stopped counting. She ain't living for Twitter any more. Miley Cyrus is one of the first celebs to pack it in on Twitter. Was the bright light that shines on Twitterville too much of a spotlight and will others take her lead?

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

by Lady Bee

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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Gyrowheel Makes Kid Cyclists Feel Good About Themselves

by Chris Weiss

For young children, Gyrowheel could be the coolest invention since the water pistol. Eliminating the need for training wheels, the wheel helps children to learn how to ride a two-wheeler.

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Win Big Making Your Very Own Homemade Halloween Costume

by Gloria Campos

Have you noticed that Halloween really brings out the creativity in people? I have. In search for earth-friendly Halloween innovations I came across one costume contest after another after another and I have to say I am thoroughly impressed with the cute and/or gory things people can create out of recycled material.

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Camp Millionaire: Educating The Youth For Future Economic Certainty

by Beth Hodgson

While many have a different perspective on why and how North America has found itself in the financial position it is today, some blame lack of education from a young age regarding money management and the accumulation of wealth. One business, Camp Millionaire is aiming to change this by educating today's children to become the millionaires of the future.

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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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The Perfect Natural/Unnatural Teddy Bear Gift Leads to More Sustainable Toys

by Gloria Campos

In a recent skim through of environmentally friendly e-newsletters in my inbox I came across one headline that I could not skim past. What in the world is a Placenta Teddy Bear? I had to click through.

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5 Extremely Creepy Icky Toys

by John P. Barker

Look at that picture. Imagine that chasing you around the room. 'Nuff said.

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Healthy Or Not? Independent Group Tests Pet Products!

by Lady Bee

When you buy a bed or food bowls or toys for your pets, you believe that they are safe. Or maybe you just hope they are not harmful, depending on how skeptical you are. Perhaps you assume that the government would have recalled a product if it were not healthy for your pet. Maybe it would, if the government tested all products, but it doesn't. Who will? Who does?

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Story Something: iPhone Customized Bedtime Stories for Children

by Beth Hodgson

As much as working parents would like to enhance their child's minds and imaginations by reading to them daily, few can find the time to read to their kids as much as they'd like. That's where Story Something, a TechCrunch50 finalist comes into play.

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GPS Tracking Of Seniors, Kids, & Others With Special Needs: The eMed-Trac

by Boomer Babe

eMedi-ID, a franchise business that provides personal medical information to first responders via USB devices on their customers' keyrings, has just come out with a new device capable of tracking a person's whereabouts via global positioning satellites (GPS)

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Mecha Impression with the Gundam 30th Anniversary 1:60 Replica Model

by Steve Levenstein

Can't afford the 60-ft tall Gundam RX-78 Mobile Suit that looms menacingly over Tokyo's Odaiba Island? That's OK, it's not for sale... but a 12-inch tall, 30th anniversary replica model is!

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Japan Fights Swine Flu With Gosshi, the Hand-Washing Dog

by Steve Levenstein

Swine flu has struck Japan and the country is fighting back with its most reliable resources: face masks and cute characters. The latest mascot to make the scene is Gosshi, the hand-washing dog.

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Ewww. Barfing Toothpaste Caps...

by John P. Barker

Spread Heads inject a little humor into the routine of everyday dental care - and may help coax your kids into having a little fun while brushing their teeth.

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Facebook, So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Good-bye!

by Ron Callari

Do you hear those 'Sound of Music' lyrics emanating from the hallowed halls of Socialgraphica sending out our early good-byes to Facebook? The NY Times might be right when it talks about its imminent demise. In an article titled "Facebook Exodus" they refer to things falling apart when the center cannot hold the weight. Is Facebook about to implode at the hands of its own critical mass?

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Be A Football Hero: A Commentated Game Makes You Feel Like A Pro

by Beth Hodgson

We've all listened to sports announcers and thought "wouldn't it be cool if he were saying my name as I kick butt at a sport I probably don't play in reality?". Well, short of becoming a professional sports player, that hasn't really been possible until now.

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