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Do You Have Enough Klout To Fly The Friendly Skies Or Land The Perfect Job?
by Ron Callari
Klout is to 'personal influence' what Google is to 'page ranking.' While
the Big G's algorithms determine the relevance of the Internet's every
web page, Klout supposedly ranks the influence of every person online.
As a 3-year old start-up, it's raison d'être is to measure influence
based on the digerati's ability to drive action.
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27 comments Ramos Alarm Clock: Get Up Or Get Up!
by Must Love Gadgets
Alarm clocks are a pain in the butt. No one wants to get up in the morning, or they wouldn't need an alarm clock, would they? That's why we all have snooze buttons on our alarm clocks, because we need one more chance to be late. Ineffective as snooze alarms are for many, engineer Paul Sammut has created a new version of the alarm clock, one that never shuts up!
Add new comment From "This Land Is Your Land" To "99 Percenter Song" OWS Guitarists March On NYC (Music Video)
by Ron Callari
Legions of guitarists, string players, troubadours, and DIY-shaker makers will converge on Bryant Park May 1, 2012 for Occupy Guitarmy,
as part of the Occupy Wall Street May Day initiatives for social and
economic justice. And you're all invited. Just show up at the Gertrude
Stein statue at 12 Noon on that date and get ready to jam all the way
down to Union Square.
Music Keeps "Occupy" Movement Humming Along (Videos)
by Ron Callari
On March 17th, the 6th month anniversary of Occupy Wall Street,
hundreds of 99 Percenters chose to return to their original stomping
grounds on Wall Street. But this time they were pushed back by NY City
cops, and as tensions rose, one activist was actually punched in the
head by officers several times, while others were subdued and arrested.
Enigma: Puzzling Wooden Floor Design By Jamie Beckwith
by Toby
Floor tiles have moved up a few notches since the vinyl foam tiles first
lined the nursery. And, though these tiles may remind you (somewhat)
of those jigsaw like EPA pieces, nowhere have I seen floor tiles so
elegant that they must be the center of attention in any room they are
laid - the hand-crafted wooden puzzle floor tiles of Jamie Beckwith.
Rock Out With Your Thumb Out
by Jill Harness
Sure, playing the piano is a great skill and all, but carrying the instrument around whenever you want to practice can be a little tedious, especially with today's high-speed lifestyle. Fortunately, the finger piano makes practicing easy and fun.
Four Random Things Every Mobile User Should Know
by Gadgetry Inc
The world is slowly shifting to mobile. People use mobile phones for more reasons than you think: to call their loved ones, to send text messages, to access social networking sites, and maybe read and reply to a few emails or so from work.
Twittamentary, First Documentary Screenings Dedicated To The Twitterverse, Go Global
by Ron Callari
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!
Creative Heart Ideas for Any Day
by LeFleur
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.
Starwars Dog Choir Barks Another Winning Volkswagen Ad For Super Bowl 2012
by Lady Bee
One dog barking isn't enough for this year's Volkswagen Super Bowl spot. Deutsch, LA, which produced the winning commercial for the 2011 Super Bowl, The Dark Side, featuring a mini Darth Vader and his dog, decided to make this year's stars a dozen barking dogs, moving its energy from The Dark Side to The Bark Side.
Tamaggraphy – 360 degree Photography
by LeFleur
Time to take photography to a whole new level, now the sky isn’t the limit – you can include the ground too. With the new Tamaggo 360-Imager you can share your whole world with a single click. This cute little egg shaped dedicated pano-shooting camera (available in multiple colors) will change how we take panoramic pictures.
Girl Scout Cookies Go Hi-Tech - Find Cookies NOW!
by LeFleur
It’s Girl Scout Cookie time (or almost time depending on what part of the country you’re in) and unless you know someone who is in the Girls Scouts of the USA the problem is always about finding them before they’re gone. Well GSUSA has solved that problem this year with help from technology.
Whimsical Tony Duquette for Coach Jewelry Collection
by LeFleur
I walked in to the Coach store just as they were setting out an amazing line of jewelry based on the vibrant spirit of the late costume designer and decorator Tony Duquette. On the display was a simple plaque stating: Tony Duquette: An American design icon, his motto was “more is more.” Coach is honored to collaborate with the estate of Tony Duquette on a collection of limited edition jewelry.
Polaroid Z340 Digital Camera – Not Yesterday’s News
by LeFleur
Perfect for the socialite, geek, photographer or anyone who remembers the days of fanning a Polaroid in hopes of it developing faster, the Polaroid Z340 Instant Digital Camera should be on everyone's list for any occasion such as Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day parties, birthdays, weddings and, of course Christmas.
Angry Bird Addicts? Meet Swampy from Where’s My Water!
by LeFleur
Ready for the next addictive game for your smartphone? Forget Angry Birds and bring on Disney's Where's My Water? The premise is simple which is the foundation for the most addictive games; get the water to the alligator. This seemingly simple task is not easy but it is quite entertaining!
Pawel Grunert Still Finds Time To Design With A 'Re Purpose'
by Toby
Just when you thought you'd seen the last soda bottle chandelier, table, or chair... Polish interior designer Pawel Grunert creates the bottle chair to end all bottle chairs: the Eco Chaise Lounge, a magnificent, dynamic sculptured work that's as organic in design as Grunert 's wood and steel masterpieces.
Holiday Social Media Competition Lights Up "Home Decoration Smackdown" In Jersey City, Newark & Roselle
by Ron Callari
What's a little friendly competition amongst neighboring towns in New
Jersey? Well this Christmas season, two councilmen and one mayor have decided to
lighten up this year's holiday festivities with a house decoration
competition in Jersey City, Newark and Roselle.
With IPOs & Bankruptcy In The Air, Zynga Soars, American Airlines Zags & Alec Baldwin Zings
by Ron Callari
There's seems to be a glint of irony taking to the not-so-friendly
skies, or so one popular TV-star would like the world to believe. While
online gaming giant Zynga hopes to reap between $850 million and $1.15 billion
with its impending IPO offering on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, the
venerable American Airlines files Chapter 11 to reorganize its massive
debt. So what's the connection between the two companies where one's on
an uptick and the other is in dire straits financially? Well… Alec
Baldwin, oddly, it seems!
Scratch Music From The World's Best Scratchers: Cats
by Lady Bee
Leave it to Suck UK to advance the cause of scratch music by creating the ultimate scratcher for the ultimate cool cat. Here's DJ Fellix with the latest in scratch technology - the Cat Scratch deck.
Are Men Funnier Than Women, Or Do We Just Think They Are?
by T Goodman
... The public is largely biased toward males in the who's funnier gender
debate, and rationales have ranged from the male role in biological
attraction, likening male humor to a peacock's tail, to the male's
willingness to be more risque with sexual language and innuendo.