Articles Posted September 2009
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The illustrated beverage
It’s a combination of carbonated water, sugar, acidity regulators, taurine, glucuronolactone, preservative, caffeine, inositol and vitamins. But not to worry, in common parlance it’s an energy drink and it’s called, Wicked. The name leaves lots…
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Will men polka in polka dots?
Polka dots are in. Even for men. Ditto for the super-stiletto, six-inch heels – mostly for women but no one said they’re not for men. Such are the vagaries of the fashion world where designers…
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The extra smile for customers
Perhaps it is easy to forget that those yawning, latte carrying, early morning, rail and bus commuters are clients of the transit system. But not in Japan. Harried, groggy or crabby, they’re still customers, and…
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Woof me if I misbehave
Annoyed by those short unsubstantial messages? Craving a chance to get your point across? If you like being longwinded, getting lost in your words, if you like postings that really pack a punch, then Woofer…
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More ways for portable Internet
Those of a certain age may be fans of Gumby, a character created by stop-motion pioneer, Art Clokey who merged his favorite color, green, with his wife’s suggestion that he shape the character like a…
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The artistry of graphics
Back in the day when people had longer attention spans and more time to read, the newspaper was the king of wordage. And at the top of the heap the Wall Street Journal actually celebrated…
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Beyond the iPod camera news
So the big event has come and gone. Super geekman Steve Jobs reappeared to announce that the humble iPod nano is getting a digital video camera. And really, next to the iPhone and iPod Touch…
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A brand with advertising success
Okay. Name the university with the largest student body in North America. Hint: its name is associated with a well-respected sports stadium. With about 420,700 undergraduate students and 78,000 students, that would be the University…
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Are social media watchers anti-social?
What’s your Facebook status? Have you tweeted and texted updates on ur end of summer mood? Are you among those who tweet when you’re bored? Sharing what you’re really doing? Does your Facebook status inform…
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Could a flash drive replace trainers?
You knew that it would happen. The day would come when a digital device takes control of your body. Okay, so it’s not quite that. But a new gym concept has taken the flash drive…
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