Monthly Archive for October, 2009

From Family Friendly to Family Guy…

Microsoft has spent the past couple of years bowing to the mighty advertising machine that is Apple, a brand that speaks to consumers about the literal benefits of owning a Mac while trashing the PC as old, out-of-touch and boring; so the drastic change in Microsoft’s marketing tactics have taken many  a consumer by surprise. Continue reading ‘From Family Friendly to Family Guy…’

Shiver me timbers… book pirates!

Amazon’s Kindle…it was announced today that the International Use version is now available. 3G wireless in over 100 countries worldwide. Is it the death of literature as we know it? The invasion of technology resulting in the death of tradition? Or is it a way to encourage kids to read more novels, access several texts on one bus journey, and a logically progressive step forward?

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Our real new world

World Population map

Hey folks, I saw this in the paper the other day and felt like sharing – this is an one of the many maps from worldmapper.org , and it depicts an atlas based on land mass being dictated by population density. Continue reading ‘Our real new world’

Starshmucks Forgets Branding 101….

We live in a society where the faster we get something the better it is, we praise speed and efficiency in almost every aspect of our lives and why shouldn’t we? We are busy, important people who want what we want and we want it now. Continue reading ‘Starshmucks Forgets Branding 101….’

You’re Invited to My Windows 7 Party

Seriously. It’s happening. Bring chips.

Media mavens say the future is Mobile. Wolverine & James Bond…respectfully disagree.

Superheroes: 1

Media mavens: 0

p.s. does anyone else think it’s weird that Hugh Jackman gets mad in an American accent?

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Single Gloves Find Love…

Do you find yourself missing your mate, the one who made you feel whole, your perfect match in this imperfect world? Well then Green Thing has the solution for you… at least if you happen to be a glove. Continue reading ‘Single Gloves Find Love…’