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May 19, 2010 • 11:44 PM 0

The sky is falling, globally…

The current state of the world economy is succinctly defined in NYU professor, Nouriel Roubini’s statement: “…[A] ‘trillion’ has become the new normal.”

Let’s just hope that the people we elected into power, can steer the boat out of further storms that are stirring up ahead. Or at the very least, sail through without too much damage.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/37219897

Filed under: Business, Finance, World, bailout, financial crisis, financial reform, Nouriel Roubini

May 19, 2010 • 11:09 PM 0

Personalized calorie counter? Are they trying to slow down their sales?

It makes sense that restaurants are trying to think of additional added-value options to differentiate themselves from the masses, because, if you think about it, we have a lot of choices when it comes to eating out. But, unless you’re choosing to eat a dry salad, grilled chicken or steamed vegetables, chances are, you don’t really want to know how many calories you’re ingesting.

Why? Because, we’re not stupid, we know that it’s probably not the healthiest choice.

http://www.fastcompany.com/1649254/burgerville-offers-personalized-calorie-counts-on-receipts-but-is-it-too-much

Filed under: Business, Marketing, burgerville, calorie receipts, personalized calorie counter

May 19, 2010 • 10:42 PM 0

Apple prototypes playing a game of Where’s Waldo?

It’s obvious that making a sale in these times, are tough. But it seems like Apple is playing the ‘oh my, wherever did that prototype go?’ game, one too many times.

Exactly 1 month ago, from today – April 19th, Gizmodo posted pictures of the next generation iPhone that was found (“lost”) in a German pub in California. Today – May 19th, we learn that the next generation iPod Touch has surfaced in Vietnam, as per the site Tinhte.

Let’s play a game! Which prototype do you think will be ‘lost’ on June 19th (and where?)?

http://www.pcworld.com/article/196658/apples_ipod_touch_getting_2megapixel_camera.html

Filed under: Business, Marketing, Social Media, Tech, Apple, Apple Vietnam, Gizmodo, iPod Touch, next generation iPod Touch, Tinhte

May 18, 2010 • 7:34 PM 0

If this doesn’t make you want to quit smoking…you’re a lost case

Scientists in China have identified 9 different chemicals in cigarette butts that apparently protect steel pipes (specifically oil pipes) from rusting.

Next time you take a smoking break at work, try to imagine an offshore oil rig. Before reading this, you probably would have thought, who cares about an oil rig? But after reading this article, you will see the significance.

Who would’ve thunk that YOU (the smoker) and an oil rig, had so much in common?

Makes you feel all warm and fuzzy, doesn’t it?

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE64C10W20100513

Filed under: Random, World, American Chemical Society, China, cigarette butts, smoking

May 18, 2010 • 7:32 PM 0

Computers…coming soon to a TV near you

Google, Intel and Sony are joining forces to bring us (drum roll, please) – “Smart TV”. This new deal is going to be unveiled at Google’s annual developer conference in San Francisco this week. Intel CEO promises, that [whatever this Smart TV is] will be as big a revolutionary change to TV as was color.

Smart TV… it’s safe to assume that Sony TVs will operate like a computer (hint: Intel) that will have a search engine device (ala Google)? So how will a device like a Smart TV fill a need? Are they trying to make us lazier? We can’t flip through the channels on our own? Or..(gasp) do something that doesn’t involve sitting on a couch staring at a box?

http://sanjose.bizjournals.com/sanjose/stories/2010/05/17/daily1.html

Filed under: Business, Marketing, Tech, Google, Google TV, Intel, Smart TV, Sony, Web TV

May 18, 2010 • 7:30 PM 0

The American Heart Associations approves this videogame

Talk about a state of panic…Looks like the most random of organizations and companies are joining forces to fight obesity. The American Heart Association and Nintendo are going to be working together to promote Wii Fit Plus and Wii Sports Resort.

Question: Are the people who buy Nintendo Wii active games, the same people who will care that there will be a AHA certified stamp on the box? It’ll definitely be a niche market. But will it be enough to encourage people that exercise is fun?

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2363854,00.asp