Author: staff
Funny first aid PSA: When Band-Aids aren’t quite enough [video]
Posted by staff / October 7, 2013If you have experience with small children, you know that no matter what the issue, a Band-Aid can usually stop the tears but not always solve the problem. This PSA from the Australian Red Cross by Monkeystack approaches first aid in the funniest way possible, yet makes a great point; a Band-Aid and a smooch …
Read MoreRiveting fake trailer becomes marketing gold for visual effects company [video]
Posted by staff / October 7, 2013Imagine creating a fake trailer so enticing that people are clamoring to see a full-length movie version that doesn’t even exist? Big Lazy Robot hit the jackpot with this clip called “Keloid” about a world where humans go against machines in the war to end all wars, and the use of mannequins is enough to …
Read MoreDiagnosing the cause of medical debt in the U.S. [infographic]
Posted by staff / October 5, 2013Since we as a country are still in the midst of a debate on Obamacare, the time couldn’t be better for this infographic from National Debt Relief regarding one of the major problems prompting the legislation. The media has covered many a story about bankruptcies blamed on unwieldy medical bills, but this infographic goes beyond …
Read MoreGizmodo: More iOS 7 battery tips
Posted by staff / October 5, 2013Eric Limer at Gizmodo has an awesome set of tips to help preserve battery life under the iOS 7 regime. Here’s what he writes: Many of iOS 7’s fancy new features are handy if you need/want them. If you don’t, they’re just eating away at that precious battery life behind the scenes, and give you …
Read MoreProfile of a modern travel blogger [infographic]
Posted by staff / October 3, 2013Ever come across a travel blog that makes you long to ditch the office and hit the road for a living? Us, too, yet the realization that not every travel blogger out there is a carefree twenty-something might not make going into work tomorrow any easier. Take at a look at these stats presented by …
Read MoreFun in Washington: Great exhibit showing aliens’ view of DC
Posted by staff / October 3, 2013And no, writes author David Plotz, this exhibit has nothing to do with the politics going on there. Here’s how he describes it: Ellen Harvey’s “The Alien’s Guide to the Ruins of Washington, D.C.,” on display at the private Corcoran Gallery of Art until Sunday, is an exhibition that takes place in the future, after …
Read MoreBreaking down Breaking Bad: Proximity to violence vs amount of hair [comic]
Posted by staff / October 2, 2013Fans will be analyzing Breaking Bad for years to come, but the Oatmeal has provided us with some food for thought in terms of how the amount of hair a character had on their head correlated to the amount of violence experienced in their proximity. Think they’re onto something here or digging a little too deep? Via …
Read More30 ways to promote your blog posts and articles [infographic]
Posted by staff / October 2, 2013Getting recognition on the web isn’t that hard as many people turn it out to be. You have to think smart and out do your competition. Writing an article and researching is easy, however promoting and getting eyeballs on your work is hard. This awesome infographic by LaunchGrowJoy gives you valuable tips and tricks to …
Read MoreGorillas escape and raid the Calgary Zoo’s kitchen for the 2nd time this year
Posted by staff / October 2, 2013The National Post article begins with the latest incident in what turns out to be many incidents and not all of which are led by the gorillas: For the second time in recent months, gorillas have escaped their enclosure at the beleaguered Calgary Zoo. Zoo officials said several of the apes broke into the keepers’ …
Read MoreThe fine art of facial hair on full display in New Orleans
Posted by staff / October 1, 2013Once a man had nothing but his tie and and cuff links to set him apart from the grubby masses, but these days, manly men of the bearded variety are showing off their chops (or handlebars, or French forks, or Imperials, etc.) with a flair rarely seen since either the Civil War or the seventies. …
Read MoreFrom dial-up to light speed…literally: The Internet past and present [infographic]
Posted by staff / October 1, 2013Can’t get enough tech history? Then you’ll love this geektastic timeline of Internet history courtesy of HostGator, which shows just how far we’ve come in an incredibly short amount of time. Via HostGator. Like infographics? So do we.
Read More10 coolest small towns in Europe
Posted by staff / October 1, 2013Huffington Post has a list of their top 10 cool little towns in Europe, with lots of photos and info about each. Here’s a sampling: ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER, GERMANY Germany’s so-called Romantic Road — which slices north to south through the southern German state of Bavaria — earned its name for its string of …
Read More