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'Dragon Tree' May Bring Good Luck to Japan's Tsunami Ravaged Coast
2012-01-22 06:01:00
The massive tsunami that pounded Japan's northeastern coast following the devastating March 11th, 2011 earthquake left few trees standing along the shoreline. Among those few survivors is a battered, twisted pine that now resembles a Chinese Dragon. The so-called Dragon Tree has become a symbol of hope and renewal for the region's hard-pressed residents.
More About: Tsunami , Good

Is Gmail Smarter Than You?
2012-01-21 10:17:00
Gmail has revamped itself with an all New Look with many great new features.  The new look brings the ability for more customization and a myriad of improvements such as better search filters, automatic adaption to screen size, ability to change the size of your text, new themes, easier to follow conversations, the addition of profile pictures and, one of my favorites, drag and drop attachments.
More About: Business , Technology , Computers , Gmail , Innovation

My Name is Mud, Super Sexy Mud. GlamGlow Mud to be Exact
2012-01-20 18:28:00
When I was told to try GlamGlow Tingling & Exfoliating Mud Mask, honestly my first thought was "Mon dieu! Another mud mask! There?s nothing exciting or sexy about mud? or is there?" This luxurious black box outlined in silver looks like something secretive that only the cognoscenti would use.  Upon opening the box you?ll notice one side flap says ?Hello? and the other side flap says ?Sexy .?  Well, hello yourself!
More About: Beauty , Reviews , Products , Super

Whimsical Tony Duquette for Coach Jewelry Collection
2012-01-20 09:18:00
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.
More About: Fun , Beauty , Reviews , Jewelry , Fashion

Wearable Eyeglasses Computer Combines Mainframe and Monitor
2012-01-20 06:01:00
A Chinese technology company has designed a wearable computer with no visible mainframe or monitor - they've both been miniaturized and secreted in a pair of highly modified eyeglasses! This is much more than just another concept, as China's powerhouse mass production capacity ensures the mighty mini multimedia machine will be filling store shelves this coming March.
More About: News , Technology , Computers , Electronics , Gadgets

Quad-Core HTC Endeavor Delight Awaits
2012-01-19 04:25:00
There are two things on my mind lately: The upcoming Mobile World Congress 2012 and Nvidia?s Tegra 3 chip expected to be in HTC?s next smartphone the HTC Edge, I mean HTC Endeavor ? the world?s first quad-core phone.
More About: Technology , Products , Gadgets , Innovation , Core

SOPA Wrung Wry By History's Most Hated Leader
2012-01-18 17:19:00
Toward the end of 2011, the American Censorship Org took action against SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act), a U.S. bill racing through Congress that threatens "prosperity, online security and freedom of expression." On January 18, thousands of websites like Wikipedia have pledged to go dark online in protest. To show its solidarity, Google has blocked out their iconic logo on their search engine.
More About: Videos , Marketing , News , Security , Business

Sequinetic? Sun Glasses Chase Away Winter Blues
2012-01-18 10:00:00
... Light therapy is a traditional method of relief for SAD sufferers, but it requires its subjects to be stationary while under special lamps.  But with the help of Kickstarter, three now-happy engineers have succeeded in raising the funds to produce their answer to SAD - Sequinetic? 'sun' glasses. 
More About: Blues , Winter

Japan Tobacco Introduces 'The Peace' Luxury Canned Cigarettes
2012-01-18 06:01:00
Smokers seeking a more luxurious and relaxing smoking experience need look no further than ?The Peace ?, an all-new, top of the line canned cigarette from Japan Tobacco. Sold by a selected number of Japanese retailers at a premium price and packaged in sleek metal cans, The Peace is the ultimate expression of an iconic brand first introduced in 1946.
More About: Marketing , Business , Health , Lifestyle

Polaroid Z340 Digital Camera ? Not Yesterday?s News
2012-01-16 20:59:00
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.
More About: News , Fun , Electronics , Products , Holiday

Flip.to's 2012 Social Media Strategies For The Hospitality Industry
2012-01-16 15:43:00
The buzz surrounding social media marketing hasn?t gone unnoticed by the hospitality industry and many hotel brands seek to make inroads by engaging more effectively with leading social networks.
More About: Marketing , News , Business , Social , Media

Sweet Music: Chocolate Scented Headphones for Valentine's Day
2012-01-16 06:01:00
Ear candy just got real thanks to 'Sound Like Chocolate', the world's first chocolate-scented stereo headphones. Thoughtful, tasteful and calorie-free, these sweet smelling headphones from Japan's Fu-Bi are the perfect practical Valentine's Day gift for your favorite cocoa nut.
More About: News , Music , Shopping , Electronics , Products

Solar Powered & Retro Styled Toyota 2000GT SEV Sounds Crazy, Sparks Interes
2012-01-13 18:46:00
The Toyota 2000GT SEV is a one-off, electric concept car being shown to the public at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon. Designed by the Crazy Car Project under the direction of the Toyota Automobile Association, this ?shocking? automotive update takes Toyota's iconic late-sixties sports coupe from flower power to solar power.
More About: News , Technology , Environment , International , Travel

Fixed Internet Providers, 4G Wireless, and the Future of the Internet
2012-01-13 01:00:00
A lot of people pit 4G wireless broadband against fixed internet services. Some say that the former is where the future of the Internet lies, while others believe that the latter will continue to be the type of service that the majority of users will use when accessing the World Wide Web.
More About: News , Media , Technology , Wireless

Designer Keyboard Brush from Japan is Really the Pits
2012-01-12 06:01:00
Finally, a use for armpit hair! Well, sort of. This cute anthropomorphic brush is designed to clean your keyboard's hard to reach nooks and crannies while putting a smile on your face. The unabashedly hirsute ?Okite? underarm hair brush comes from Japan ese design house and specialty retailer DECOLE, and is one of the popular Humania series of home, office, kitchen and school cool tools.
More About: Designer , Brush , Keyboard

First Refillable Mascara: Guerlain Noir G
2012-01-12 04:45:00
Beautiful long lashes in a mirrored compact case that is also refillable? Yes! The sexy and sleek Noir G de Guerlain Exceptional Complete Mascara is a work of art and also practical.
More About: Beauty , Reviews , Products , Fashion

Remote Control LED Color Changing Ice Bucket for Light Drinkers
2012-01-11 06:01:00
Add some extra fizz to any party with the LED Color Changing Ice Bucket with Remote Control . The bucket's cool-running 25,000-hour rated LED light ensures your bubbly won't boil while the remote control option is just as cool as it gets.
More About: Light

Still Searching For Just The Right Pooper Scooper? Here's The Dog Dung Vacu
2012-01-10 10:00:00
Everyone I know with a dog thinks they have the best idea for a pooper scooper.  Well, here's a new one: the Dog Dung Vacuum... a pooper scooper with power! 
More About: Shopping , Environment , Outdoors , Products , Pets

New TAGG? Keeps Track Of Your Pets When You Can't
2012-01-09 22:45:00
I will probably always remember the last night of 2011.  I tried to entice a lost dog to come to me so that I could read her tags and call her owner, but she was fearful and ran away.  I called the animal rescue, but it was closed, of course, and all I could do was hope... I guess, just like the owner.  But if the owner had outfitted the dog with one of the new Tagg? digital trackers, he would have been alerted that she was not at home anymore...
More About: News , Technology , Electronics , Products , Pets

Wendy's Japan Premium Menu: Fast Food for One Percenters
2012-01-09 06:01:00
Where's the beef? Try looking under the foie gras and truffle butter, Jeeves. Wendy's has returned to Japan after a two-year hiatus but former customers might be hard pressed to recognize the burger chain, let alone pay for its high-priced gourmet offerings.
More About: Food , Fast Food , Fast , Menu

Angry Bird Addicts? Meet Swampy from Where?s My Water!
2012-01-08 17:11:00
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!
More About: Fun , Technology , Entertainment , Computers , Video Games

Chinese Online Retailers Furiously Flogging 'Three Wolf Moon' T-shirts
2012-01-08 06:01:00
Remember ?Three Wolf Moon ?, 2009's meme of the year and, as a result, Amazon.com store retailer The Mountain's biggest selling design EVAR? No? It seems China doesn't either, leaving the field of wolf-wear wide open for one enterprising online seller obliviously ensconced (along with their customers) behind China's Great Firewall.
More About: Shirts , Chinese , Online , T-Shirts

Instant Perfect Inside Google Maps
2012-01-08 02:43:00
Tired-looking and lost?  Sisley Instant Perfect skin enhancing product will help erase the look of exhaustion from running through the airport trying to find your gate, and with the introduction of Google Inside Maps you can get there with ease.
More About: Shopping , Technology , Reviews , Electronics

Sony Announces First XQD Memory Cards
2012-01-07 19:31:00
Boasting high speeds, improved technology over existing formats, and high capacities, these cards are designed for professionals. Here come the first two models.
More About: Technology , Electronics , Products , Memory , Trends

Achieving Social Media ROI For The Hospitality Industry
2012-01-07 15:26:00
The buzz surrounding social media marketing hasn?t gone unnoticed by the hotel industry and hoteliers are seeking to make inroads by engaging with the leading social networks in new and innovative ways. Choice Hotels however has indicated that "hotels have been slow or very conservative in the adaptation of social media."
More About: Marketing , News , Business , Social , Media

Nubot Video Chat Doll Attends Meetings as Your Remote Avatar
2012-01-07 06:01:00
Who says you can't be in two places at once? Introducing Nubot, a smartphone faced robotic avatar doll controlled by Skype and webcam that allows you to interact with others remotely.
More About: Video , Chat , Avatar , Meetings

Secret Agent Style: Bluetooth Stereo Qi-wear Sunglasses
2012-01-07 05:51:00
As an avid cell phone user, I am on a never ending quest for a better headset. Obviously one of the biggest problems with Bluetooth headsets is that you look like a dork while wearing them and while we may be geeks, we don't want to look dorky! Finally there is a solution to this problem sure to appeal to your inner secret agent persona: the Qi-wear Stereo Bluetooth Eyewear with maximum protection for your vision, hearing and style!
More About: Technology , Reviews , Electronics , Products , Agent

Facelift in a Pump? Sisleÿa Radiance Anti-Aging Concentrate
2012-01-07 00:46:00
Want the best beauty product with glowing results? Before you go under the knife try Sisleÿa Radiance Anti-Aging Concentrate.
More About: Reviews , Products , Fashion , Facelift , Boomers

Dodge Co-Worker Cooties With The Vioguard? Self-Sanitizing Computer Keyboar
2012-01-06 21:45:00
I doubt the word 'cooties' was in Vioguard's application to the FDA  for approval of the very first Self-Sanitizing Keyboard (The UVKB50), but when you consider all of the types of germs that congregate on and between the keys of communal computer keyboards, you'll definitely want to avoid them like the cooties.  Hopefully, your company is willing to wait on line to order the sterile keyboard.... 
More About: Science , News , Technology , Environment , Computers

Galaxy Nexus, Rezound or Droid RAZR? How do you choose?
2012-01-06 17:05:00
It is rare that we as geeks have one device to be excited about much less three simultaneously, but that is exactly what happened with Verizon's latest generation of Android phones: Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs the HTC Rezound vs the Motorola Droid RAZR.
More About: Reviews , Electronics , Lifestyle , Products , Gadgets