Posts from — October 2010

Supermarket Dancehall

A grocery store is shaking things up with its new dance hall and events center.

October 29, 2010 Comments

Chevy Runs Deep

Can ‘Chevy Runs Deep’ tagline recapture the heartbeat?

October 29, 2010 Comments

Nine Mustangs

Ford to invade SEMA show with nine custom Mustangs.

October 29, 2010 Comments

Paper Jamz

WowWee has put some of its technical chops into a new musical line of paper instruments.

October 29, 2010 Comments

Power Gig

Power Gig: Rise of the SixString comes packaged with a real guitar that works as a game controller or plugs into an amp.

October 29, 2010 Comments

Harmonica Health

Respiratory therapists have been using harmonicas in the pediatric ward at the Baltimore hospital to help patients improve their breathing.

October 29, 2010 Comments

Kid Power

Strength training for children works safely: study.

October 29, 2010 Comments

Digital Music Management

Are there too many digital tools for music artists today? Here’s a quick tutorial on a bunch of them.

October 29, 2010 Comments

Electric Expectations

Do electric cars have enough drive to go mainstream?

October 29, 2010 Comments

Modern China

China displays engineering might with new high-speed train, completion of massive dam project.

October 29, 2010 Comments

Daily Deals

“Daily deals” sites turn discounts into a social media phenomenon.

October 29, 2010 Comments

Doonesbury @ 40

Slate on the anniversary of Garry Trudeau’s comic strip.

October 29, 2010 Comments

Montreal Meat

Montreal smoked meat gives New York pastrami run for its money.

October 29, 2010 Comments

HydroBob

A British inventor has created a new underwater scooter that allows tourists to explore coral reefs without learning to scuba dive – or even swim.

October 29, 2010 Comments

Soda vs. Sperm

A controversial chemical found in plastic bottles, soda cans and many other common products appears to adversely affect sperm in men.

October 29, 2010 Comments

Homegirl Cafe

Homegirl Cafe helps gang members change their lives.

October 28, 2010 Comments

P&G Lure

P&G increasing sales with big brands, new products.

October 28, 2010 Comments

Walmart Crowdsaver

Walmart takes page from Groupon.

October 28, 2010 Comments

Grounds Battle

Grocery stores become coffee battle grounds.

October 28, 2010 Comments

Fallen Branches

Number of bank branches slips nationally, locally.

October 28, 2010 Comments

E-Book Threat

Digital devices are fuelling a publishing revolution that may not have a happy ending.

October 28, 2010 Comments

Dhabi Ferrari

Ferrari theme park adds roar to Abu Dhabi tourism.

October 28, 2010 Comments

Coffee Gripper

Robotic gripper made from coffee and balloons.

October 28, 2010 Comments

WiFi Direct

Wi-Fi Direct can connect devices without a hotspot.

October 28, 2010 Comments

Delta Score

US News: Delta is worst airline.

October 28, 2010 Comments

Ad Jabs

JetBlue, Southwest ads jab at rivals’ bag fees.

October 28, 2010 Comments

Marathon Runner

Running a marathon ‘can damage the heart for three months’.

October 28, 2010 Comments

Couldn’t or Could?

A loathed phrase turns 50.

October 28, 2010 Comments

Liberal Gene

Never mind the Tea Party. Can a ‘liberal gene’ make you a party animal?

October 28, 2010 Comments

Too Damn Doll

“Rent Too Damn High” NY candidate inspires doll.

October 28, 2010 Comments