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Real Estate Spam Drives Chinese to the Nuthouse & the Outhouse
2011-10-09 06:01:00
A real estate bubble? In my China? It's more likely than you think, and real estate agents are feeling the heat. Overbuilt condo communities, housing estates and planned cities remain vacant as China's consumers keep a tight hold on their wallets while a slowing economy has got spenders spooked. The solution? Spam , spam and more spam!
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Obama Fried Chicken, You're Gonna Get Served!
2011-10-08 18:36:00
Why call on a mere Kentucky Colonel when you can chow down on chicken cooked by the Commander In Chief? Obama Fried Chicken was set up to serve students from nearby Beijing Aerospace City College campus... unless KFC China's lawyers "serve" the store's owners first.

New Brand Advocate Platform for Hotels Generates ROE & ROI
2011-10-08 13:05:00
Flip.to is a new marketing platform that helps hotels turn their guests into advocates. After completing a successful beta, today the Flip.to team is announcing a new batch of results that would make any hotelier smile.
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USB to AC Wall Outlet Adapters Tap the Grid, Not Your Laptop
2011-10-08 06:01:00
Eneplug USB-to-AC wall outlet adapters from Green House of Japan let any plug provide power to your electronic lifestyle devices. Anything from iPhones and iPods to MP3 players and even your USB Eyelash Curler can get hooked to the grid, so forget about flipping your laptop's lid!
More About: Technology , Computers , Electronics , Products , Travel

New Study Proves Crows Understand the Concept of Numbers
2011-10-07 12:01:00
Crows may have bird brains but they're not dummies, according to a new study by a Japanese research team. Test results published in the October issue of Animal Behavior indicate crows are able to understand the concept of numbers and can recognize symbols representing quantities.
More About: Science , News , International , Study , Numbers

The Aakash Tablet is The World's Cheapest ? only $35!
2011-10-07 02:46:00
A new tablet computer, assembled by a company in the UK, is being made available to folks in India, with a price tag of just US $35 for students, and $60 for the others.
More About: Technology , Electronics , Products , Gadgets

Apple Co-founder Steve Jobs Mourned by China's New Tech Generation
2011-10-06 17:58:00
Steve Jobs, Apple 's co-founder and visionary former CEO, was tremendously admired and respected by China's newly wealthy, entrepreneurial, tech-savvy generation. In the wake of his sudden passing, a number of instant memorials paying homage to Jobs have sprung up at Apple's flagship Chinese stores.
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American Farmers Eager to Fill China's Rice Bowls
2011-10-06 06:01:00
Rice rice baby! China could take a big bite out of the U.S. trade deficit if they open their markets to American rice exports. It's taken years of patient and persistent negotiating but rice farmers in the United States are so close to victory they can taste it.
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AshPoopie: It Locks, Loads, & Annihilates Dog Poop
2011-10-05 21:15:00
There's an ingenious, green, and technologically advanced pooper scooper coming to market in 2012.  You just lock and load this gadget, called the AshPoop ie, press a button, and your dog's poop turns into ash!  Green, sterile ash.

Testosterone Levels Helpful In Determining Risk Of Heart Disease
2011-10-05 10:00:00
A study by the Wallenberg Laboratory for Cardiovascular Research in Sweden followed 2,400 men in their 70's and 80's for five years, comparing their testosterone levels with incidents of cardiovascular events the men experienced, such as heart attacks and strokes....
More About: Science , News , Health , Men , Testosterone

Meet 'Pepsi Pink', Japan's New Strawberry Milk Flavored Cola
2011-10-05 06:01:00
Just in time for Japan's ?winter party season? comes Pepsi Pink , a blush-tinted cola which should sell well in the homeland of Hello Kitty. According to Pepsi Japan, new Pepsi Pink is bursting with the rich aroma and refreshing taste of strawberry milk.
More About: Strawberry , Milk , Meet

Robo-Rat: Robotic Brain Successfully Implanted In Mobility Impaired Rat
2011-10-05 02:00:00
How far away are we from being able to restore damaged areas of the brain that cause paralysis or other motor disorders? Closer, now that researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) have implanted a robot in the brain of a rat that successfully restored the his mobility.
More About: Science , News , Health , Technology , Computers

Advertising's For The Dogs Says Beneful Dog Food
2011-10-04 10:00:00
What input does your dog have on your choice of dog food? Absolutely none, if you ask me.  But Nestlé, maker of Beneful Dog Foods, has other ideas.  Beneful ads are now being aimed directly at European canines.  U.S. dogs are next, you wait....
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Winklevii Bust A Nut While Crackin' Joke About Arch Nemesis Zuckerberg
2011-10-03 16:32:00
The not-so-dynamic duo who continually fall short in bringing down the one man who stood between them and a billion dollar social network are seeking alternate means for remuneration. That's right, the Winklevoss twins have taken to the TV airwaves to zing their arch nemesis Mark Zuckerberg in a Roll Global commercial for pistachios.
More About: Marketing , News , Business , Media , Funny

Ten Even Weirder and Funnier Japanese Condoms
2011-10-03 12:31:00
Following up on our previous look at The Top 10 Weirdest and Funniest Japanese Condoms , these 10 amusingly odd male contraceptive packages illustrate Japan's undeclared intent to Make Laughs, Not Babies.

Royal Engagement Ring Replicas Are China's Latest Booming Export
2011-01-17 18:14:00
The April 2011 wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton is proving to be a bonanza for Chinese jewelers, manufacturers and exporters. Want a royal wedding engagement ring for as little as 45 cents? Just say ?I do!?
More About: Marketing , News , Business , Women , Shopping

Hotel Guests Check In To Social Media Services For Recommendations & Meet-U
2011-01-17 16:00:00
Over time, hotels have learned to embrace social media by assigning staff or hiring agencies to manage both the tactical and strategical aspects of an effective campaign. In the "Top Ten Hotel Brands A Tweet Above The Rest," I noted some of the best 'social media' hotel chains' campaigns. But in addition, hoteliers are also utilizing some of the new social media services popping up online and on mobile apps that connect guests and hotels in some unique ways prior to arrival and during their stays.
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Soap Flakes Eliminate Slippery Bar Soap Problems
2011-01-17 08:52:00
Why did bar soap fall so far out of favor when it was once the king of the shower?  It is likely because bars can be slippery and awkward and no one wants to use them once they get worn down to the cracked and crumbly little nubs.  Soap Flakes, a design by Nathalie Stampfli, is a bar soap grater that seems to solve the old problems of using hard soap.
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Cup Noodle Style Finnish Salmon Soup Warms Up A Japanese Winter
2011-01-17 07:02:00
Japan's popular Acecook brand introduces 'AIR ACE' Finnish Salmon Soup' to fight winter's chill. You'll Lapp it up!
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Emergency Bowtie: When It's Dire To Go Formal
2011-01-17 03:38:00
On the eve of the Golden Globes, this seems like something that just might have come in handy for those in a wardrobe emergency situation. Men aren't always known for planning ahead, so you just never know when a black tie affair may pop up out of the woodwork.
More About: Clothing , Fashion , Art and Design

Brag's Sultry Lingerie Bags Offer Flirty Style And Practicality
2011-01-17 02:18:00
When travelling, it can be a challenge to keep your delicate items protected and your dirty items away from the clean ones. Well, there's a solution now available for you, and you'll solve the problem in sexy style!
More About: Clothing , Fashion , Bags , Style , Lingerie

Cute Bear Boot Clip Corrals Footloose Winter Footwear
2011-01-16 19:27:00
Keep tall boots from flopping, folding over and going astray with this cute Rilakkuma character clip. Not only will you avoid unsightly boot creases, you'll be able to pick out your boots from the crowd.
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Social Media Stock Markets Don't Need No Stinkin' IPOs
2011-01-16 16:06:00
While rumors abound as to which social network will jump onto the IPO band wagon first - and with the dot-com bubble of the 90s still fresh in our memory - there appears to be an alternate route for Mom & Pop investors to invest in social media and start trading NOW, before any bell sounds on Wall Street. IPOs? We don't need no stinkin' IPOs!
More About: Marketing , News , Business , Social , Media

Valentino On The Runway Presents A See Through Pocket Trend
2011-01-16 08:20:00
In fashion, the placement of pockets can make a statement, but typically, pockets aren't a focal point of a piece of clothing. If anything, they're just there for storage. That is, until now, according to a preview for a fashion line.
More About: Presents , Runway , Valentino

MixerMate Gives Your Hand Mixer Tornado Power
2011-01-16 06:52:00
The funnel shape of the MixerMate is meant to speed mixing/whipping time with a ?tornado-like action?.  The website says that mixing time can be reduced by up to 30 percent using this bowl.  The bowl is made to be used with a hand mixer and will not only cut down mixing time, but will also reduce or prevent mess.
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Liquid Gold: The Towa Watering Can Uses Urine As Fertilizer
2011-01-16 04:05:00
Swedish start-up company, Guldkannan, presents their chemical-free alternative to store-bought fertilizers: urine.  With the use of their "Towa," a urine watering can, you can enjoy a comfortable chamber pot, storage bin for your urine, as well as a pouring device for your homemade "liquid gold" all in one convenient device.
More About: Gold , Fertilizer , Liquid

An Easy Solution To The Sleep Wars: The CosyCool
2011-01-16 03:30:00
Steeling covers, throwing them off, simmering, shivering...  It's all part of how we try to balance our own sleeping comfort with our partner's..  A British couple has managed to preserve their individual comfort while still sleeping in the same room and even the same bed.  They developed the CosyCool.
More About: Lifestyle , Products , Wars , Home , Art and Design

Chopstick Tree Art Sculpture Helps Make a Point
2011-01-15 23:03:00
In another effort to encourage people to use reusable chopsticks the China Environment al Protection Foundation has sculpted a chopstick tree and handed out reusable chopsticks.
More About: Marketing , Media , Food and Drink , Art and Design

Google's Fare Search For Travel Challenged by FairSearch For Travel
2011-01-15 17:01:00
Google's acquisitions of AdMob Inc. and DoubleClick boosted the search giant's online services while the government held back from challenging its encroachment on competition. But with Google's recent acquisition of ITA Software, online travel agencies (OTAs) are pressuring the US Justice Department to support an anti-trust suit against Google to block the purchase.
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Breville Milk Cafe Perfectly Froths Your Cappuccino
2011-01-15 07:57:00
If you are a coffee lover there is nothing quite like waking up with a hot cup of your favorite brew or kicking back with friends while enjoying a specialty java drink.   The allure of coffee seems to be partly about the drink itself and partly about the experience.  The Breville Milk Cafe reportedly heats and whips milk to just the right consistency for your beverage of choice.
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