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Pop Culture, People and Internet TrendsTop 15 Google Earth Innovations and Games (SUPER GALLERY)
Google Earth is as entertaining as it is informative. In this feature, we profile some of the interesting Google Earth innovations and applications.
People are using the Google Maps for everything from finding addresses to creating giant-scale art projects and advertising campaigns.
Take a look …
Dual Heel Shoes - Alexander McQueen's Geisha-Style Footwear
These shoes were designed by Alexander McQueen, and look as though they were inspired by the recently popular, traditional Japanese Geisha look.
I have to say I have never seen anything more hideous than this double-planked aberration.
"I’m surprised he actually got a model to wear (and probab…
Evil Celebrity Clowns - Nightmarish Art for Worth1000 (GALLERY)
If you suffer from coulrophobia, (exaggerated fear of clowns) stay away from this gallery, because these are not just clowns, they are evil, celebrity clowns!
Worth1000.com, a very cool art and and multi-media site, are always running fun PhotoShop contests. This time, they held a contest seeking …
Reinterpreting Movie Heroes - The Incredible Hulk by Jonas Thornqvist (VIDEO)
There have been rumblings of discontent in the blogosphere with the computer-generated Hulk of The Incredible Hulk movie, scheduled for theatrical release on June 13th. So perhaps in response, Swedish artist Jonas Thornqvist created this 3D version using a graphics application called 3ds Max, a 3-D …
Recreating Magazine Covers - Esquire's Most Iconic Issues Madeover (GALLERY)
To celebrate their 75th anniversary, Esquire magazine asked the world’s most influential fashion designers to recreate some of the magazine’s most iconic covers.
With the exception of one, all these pieces are based on covers conceived by esquire’s long time art director George Lois, who hel…
Athletes as Fashion Journalists - Sean Avery Interns at Vogue (GALLERY)
It's not just young women that dream of interning at fashion magazines -- Sean Avery, a forward for the New York Rangers, is said to be starting an internship at U.S. Vogue.
The 28-year-old NHL player reportedly starting his unpaid position this week. Considering he's used to a $1.9 million salary…
Webcam Backpacks - Porta2030 Streams On The Go (VIDEO)
If you've ever recorded video footage of yourself on the go, you probably looked like a goofball with your camcorder or cellphone stretched out in front of you... not so stealth. With this slender backpack, the Porta2030, you can record more low profile footage and actually stream your video as long…
Odd Google Earth Sightings - Giant Makeup Compact?
It's incredible how different the world looks from an aerial perspective, which is why Google Earth is so fascinating. The satellite photos pick up the neatest things, like this giant grid of pastel coloured rectangles.
The image from 5°5'28.85"S 81°7'36.44"W, near Paita in Peru, looks like an e…
Nude Hiking - Backcountry in the Buff
Craigslist is one of the funnest websites to peruse, especially when you encounter odd posts. On Toronto's Craigslist site, someone had posted an request looking for outdoor nudists who would want to join him in creating a group of hikers who hit the trails wearing nothing but their boots.
Conside…
Guerrilla Musical Theater 2 - Flash Mob for Lastminute.com (VIDEO)
This is a guerrilla ad by a group of actors who surprised and shocked people waiting at Stansted Airport in London with an impromptu musical performance, a la Improv Everywhere. It's always fun to see people's reactions when they see actors pop out of nowhere singing and some even tap dancing.
Ther…
Hitting With Words - Domestic Violence: Verbal Abuse (GALLERY)
This powerful PSA campaign from Singapore successfuly illustrates how verbal abuse can be just as horrific as physical violence. This is an important issue to raise awareness of, as many people do not realize that vicious domestic verbal abuse can actually have longer lasting effects and hurt their …
Craigslist to Battle Phobias - Haunted House Seekers
They say the only way to conquer your fears is to face them, which is exactly what a group of Toronto friends are trying to do. Their fear? Ghosts.
Using Craigslist to help them find a haunted house, the group is prepared to spend the night in a dwelling said to be plagued with evil spirits.
What…
Super Travel Searches - UpTake.com
User-generated rating, reviews and testimonials have become essential for the modern traveler. Social travel networks let you check out hotel reviews before booking. After looking at the review, you either book or compare it to other hotels which could have better reviews, prices or are simply a bet…
Celebrity-Designed Products - Japanese Crave Designs by Famous (GALLERY)
There is a growing fad in Japan to have your MP3 player, cell phone or any other personal technology, designed by your favorite celebrity. A number of pop singers, actors and other famous people have signed on to design products that are marketed to the growing number of young, celebrity-obsessed co…
Banana Protectors 2 - Nana Banana Saver Prevents Browning
My secretary swears that if she eats a whole banana, she can't eat for the day again. If that sounds like you, then the Nana Banana Saver is for you. Cut your banana in two, clip on the banana saver and it will prevent the air from reaching your precious potassium bomb.
Here's another banana prote…
Grammatical Video Spoofs - The Way I Are Parody (VIDEO)
This spoof of "The Way I Are" is exceptionally soothing for the grammar freak's soul. The video clip spoofs the atrocious language used in the popular Timbaland video. It features naughty teachers and preppy, soccer playing high school boys in their uniforms singing the following text:
Guys:
I ain…
33 lb Gowns - Blake Lively in Christian Dior
Blake Lively, seen in the photo, is the actress who plays Serena van der Woodsen, the beautiful protagonist, on the CW’s salacious hit series, Gossip Girl. She is posing for a Vanity Fair shoot with a heavily jewel-encrusted, ultra luxurious, 33 lb yellow Christian Dior gown.
The haute couture s…
Intelligent Whiteboards - Microsoft TouchWall (VIDEO)
Bill Gates demonstrated a new multi-touch computer and interface, called the TouchWall, at the Microsoft CEO Summit in Redmond on May 14.
While Microsoft Surface's steep price tag of $10,000 makes it too expensive for the average consumer, TouchWall is the poor man's surface; with the system being…
Bikini Model Statues - Blush: Stop Nudism (GALLERY)
What a smart and cost-effective idea to use popular statues to model your latest fashion line. At least you know they'd show up on time!
That's exactly what Blush swimwear "Stop Nudism" campaign did. The creatives at glow ad agency, Berlin took it to the streets and used statues as models with stic…
Organizing Group Action Online - The Point (VIDEO)
If you want to take action for a cause, but you can't do it alone, take a look at The Point, a platform for group action. Making a difference as a group is much more possible than for an individual, so the site creates unique campaigns for which users pledge to take action once it reaches the tippin…