Bert & Ernie in Casino

Bert & Ernie Try Gangsta Rap (A-a-ante up!!)

Metal Heart from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.
In case you are wondering, Tilt Shift (”miniature faking” to be precise) is a technique for creating the illusion of a tiny world by photographing big things and fuzzing parts out to look like macro photography … as if a shallow depth of field would have an effect.

So here’s a class action lawsuit with some teeth on it alleging deceptive advertising on the part of Apple. 

Gillis was one of several dissatisfied iPhone 3G customers who recently filed lawsuits alleging Apple falsely advertised the handset’s performance. The lawsuits stem from widespread frustration over the popular smartphone; the complaints vary from frequently dropped calls to sluggish broadband speeds and the inability to stay on 3G before it switches to the slower EDGE network.

Read more of this article about Apple’s deceptive advertising lawsuit on Wired »

McCain-Obama Dance-Off

SIPPING a 2001 Bordeaux from Château Mont Perat, a bead of sweat trickling down his left cheek, Shizuku Kanzaki is suddenly overwhelmed with images of a turntable, guitars and Freddie Mercury.

“It’s powerful,” he says of the wine, “but it also has a meltingly sweet taste, with an acidic aftertaste that catches you by surprise. It’s like the voice of Queen’s lead vocalist, sweet and husky, enveloped in thick guitar riffs and heavy drums.”

This is the opening of a New York Times article on a Japanese manga called Shizuku by Yuko & Shin Kibayashi. 

In Japan, wine sellers grab copies of the magazine as soon as it comes out on Thursdays, quickly showcasing a featured wine in their stores or on their Web sites. According to Enoteca, a large chain, men in their 30s to 50s tend to ask for wines from the magazine, especially those priced around $30.

Read more of Next Week, Our Hero Chooses a Médoc »

Shoptopia is an online social shopping experience where members can share their love for their favorite brands, discover new products, seek shopping advice from a community of friends, family and peers, and receive exclusive benefits from local shopping centers. 

Why is it? 

“When using more than one channel to shop for goods, 75% of consumers overwhelmingly prefer to move from online to brick-and-mortar locations,” said John Dee, president of Mallfinder Network. “We launched Shoptopia to meet the needs of these consumers and to connect them directly with brands and products available locally. We’ve partnered with Forest City as we test the concept and intend to roll out not only to Forest City’s multiple centers but in partnership with shopping centers across the country.” 

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