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Marketing Budgets up 46% for 2nd Quarter

July 2nd, 2006 at 10:10 pm » Comments (0)

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 […]



Citibank’s New RFID Credit Card

July 2nd, 2006 at 10:05 pm » Comments (0)

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

July 2nd, 2006 at 9:56 pm » Comments (0)

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

July 2nd, 2006 at 9:47 pm » Comments (0)

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

July 2nd, 2006 at 10:37 am » Comments (0)

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?

July 2nd, 2006 at 10:27 am » Comments (0)

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

July 2nd, 2006 at 9:51 am » Comments (0)

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

July 2nd, 2006 at 7:59 am » Comments (0)

Scientists are trying to develop an artificial human body clock which would help combat sleeplessness.



Men’s Pain Thresholds Higher Around Women

July 2nd, 2006 at 7:52 am » Comments (0)

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

July 2nd, 2006 at 7:39 am » Comments (0)

Scientists have created a device that can make human teeth grow back.



Smoke-Free Pubs Attract Midges

July 2nd, 2006 at 7:31 am » Comments (0)

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

July 2nd, 2006 at 7:16 am » Comments (0)

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

July 2nd, 2006 at 7:07 am » Comments (0)

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.