Marketing research consultants Blackfriars recently announced that they have set their marketing index to 146. What does this mean? It means that based on a survey of 137 senior business executives between April 3 and June 1 2006, Blackfriars estimate that marketing spending is budgeted to be 46% higher in Q2, 2006 than average 2005 […]
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Marketing Budgets up 46% for 2nd Quarter
Citibank’s New RFID Credit Card
People who claim RFID marks the end of the world should probably step aside for a moment now that Citibank is starting to release credit cards that use the radio technology.
Announcing the Infrared Sauna
Healthmate’s sauna uses infrared technology to make your sauna-going experience all the more pleasurable. Rather than having to heat the air and have steam do all the work, the infrared heats the body directly. Now you can burn calories while doing nothing.
YouTube: From 0 to 20 Million in Less Than a Year
Anyone who caught the "Today" show anchor team singing the praises of YouTube last week had to be amused at the turn of events.
High Tech Home of the Future
Wonder what the home of the future will look like? Well, here is one house that is on the cutting edge of next generation design.
So, What’s Wrong with Small Business?
Seth Godin: Erik Severin points us to Who Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? The essence, I think, is that entrepreneurs think big thoughts and do big things, while small business owners settle, working their way through the day to day.
Crazy Photos of the Week
Yes, they may insult your intelligence and they will very likely make you smile. But here are some of this weeks most amazing photos.
Scientists Develop Artificial Body Clock
Scientists are trying to develop an artificial human body clock which would help combat sleeplessness.
Men’s Pain Thresholds Higher Around Women
Love hurts . . . especially if you are a man. Research has revealed males will willingly stand more pain if the person tormenting them is a woman.
New Device Helps People Regrow Their Teeth
Scientists have created a device that can make human teeth grow back.
Smoke-Free Pubs Attract Midges
Customers and staff in the newly legislated smoke-free Highland pubs are complaining that midges are swarming inside to take advantage of the cleaner atmosphere.
Introducing ‘Body Odor’ Gum
Chewing gum may be a remedy for body odor, but the foods division of cosmetics giant Kanebo has gone a step further by creating gum that leaves people’s bodies smelling like a rose.
Pomegranate Juice Used to Fight Cancer
A daily glass of pomegranate juice showed potential for slowing the growth of prostate cancer in a small study but more evidence is needed before doctors recommend it, U.S. scientists said on Saturday.
