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Key Questions Couples Should Ask Before Getting Married

December 18th, 2006 at 11:21 pm » Comments (0)

Relationship experts report that too many couples fail to ask each other critical questions before marrying. Here are a few key ones that couples should consider asking:



The Age of the Multi-Channel Media Omnivores

December 18th, 2006 at 11:09 pm » Comments (0)

The TV and MTV generations (and that includes almost all of us now) are not satisfied with one channel any longer — we have become multi-channel media omnivores.



The New Look Of Ambient Advertising Is The Addmirror

December 18th, 2006 at 10:59 pm » Comments (0)

In terms of attention, there are few more effective mediums than the mirror where everyone becomes the centre of their own attention.



Demand Grows For Nasty, Sexy Santas

December 18th, 2006 at 10:51 pm » Comments (0)

Some entertainers working as mall Santas in the Denver area, say they have more fun as a smart-aleck St. Nick and sometimes find audiences prefer it, too. Increasingly, parents want to see Santa Claus, and they prefer naughty over nice.



Best Buy Reports $43-million Profit from Unused Gift Cards

December 18th, 2006 at 10:39 pm » Comments (0)

Shoppers across America have millions of gift cards tucked away in envelopes, drawers and wallets. And some of the nation’s largest retailers are profiting as a result.



Study: Anti-Smoking Ads Have Opposite Effect

December 18th, 2006 at 10:33 pm » Comments (0)

An Oregon State University study suggests that anti-smoking ads by the tobacco industry targeted at youths and their parents do not work and might actually encourage some teens to smoke.



Study Shows Kicking to Cause Serious Injury

December 18th, 2006 at 9:40 am » Comments (0)

Kicking somebody during a fight can be more dangerous than using a sharp or blunt weapon, research shows.



Online Video Poised to Become a Huge Business

December 18th, 2006 at 9:34 am » Comments (0)

eMarketer estimates that more than one-third of the total US population ages 3 and older viewed video on the Internet at least monthly during 2006, and in three years more than half of all Americans will be part of the online video audience.



Twelve Trends of Christmas - Part 6

December 18th, 2006 at 9:24 am » Comments (0)

The following is the 6th part of an exclusive Impact Lab series called the Twelve Trends of Christmas by Thomas Frey.  Title:  The Happiness Index



China Fines Low-Cost Airline for Super Cheap Tickets

December 18th, 2006 at 12:25 am » Comments (0)

Chinese authorities have fined a low-cost airline almost $20,000 for selling tickets for 13 U.S. cents in a promotion, saying they broke national pricing rules, a newspaper said on Monday.



China’s Braille Art

December 18th, 2006 at 12:19 am » Comments (0)

Chinese art takes an unusual twist with this naked woman braille art exhibit.  (w/pics)