The Man Behind Uncle Milton’s Ant Farm: Milton Levine’s Amazing Story
Milton Levine turned a childhood memory into one of America's most successful novelty toys. Here's the remarkable story behind Uncle Milton's Ant Farm.
Author: Tony M.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Fan Facebook Page Hacked
Just how secure do you feel this morning knowing that hackers can easily sabotage the fan page of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg? When you are number one, more people will gunning for you. “If Facebook needs money, instead of going to the banks, why doesn’t Facebook let its users invest in Facebook in a social […]
The Anti-Climax of Qwiki
Qwiki boasts to be the marriage of art and science. Qwiki is a platform that has an automated machine like sounding female voice that reads online multimedia presentations in monotone boredom. After a few listens you want to turn her off. Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook invested 8 million dollars for a quickie stake in […]
Lady Gaga and the Telephone Children’s Book
Andrew Kolb took Lady Gaga’s song “Telephone” and superimposed the lyrics onto a discarded forgotten children’s book. The images and lyrics are a perfect marriage of two unlikely ideas. via-kolbisneat Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an […]
Trenta: Starbucks Giant Size Cup Bigger Than Your Stomach
Are we finding new ways to either kill ourselves or clog hospital halls with our gastronomical follies. The new glutton size Starbucks cup is bigger than the average stomach? Do we really need this? I guess our eyes are truly bigger than our stomachs. The cup is called the Trenta (31-ounce cup) with the biggest […]
The History of Social Networking
In an era defined by an abundance of dialogue and social interaction, one might assume that our society would naturally progress toward greater cohesion and enlightenment. The proliferation of social media over the past decade or so, however, has brought about a stark contradiction to this expectation. Rather than fostering a more enlightened society, it […]
War of Words: Books vs E-Books
The war is on and there are already casualties. The big book chain stores are already feeling the pinch. Pink slips are being handed out to Borders and Barnes and Noble employees as fewer books are being sold. They both have their own e-reader but they are not the Kindle or the iPad. The clear […]
IBM 100 Years Old This Year
There are not too many companies in the United States that are over 100 years. IBM is turning 100 years this year. IBM has been the backbone of many industries and played a significant role in shaping the 20th century. Some of man’s greatest accomplishments are tied to IBM. The greatest minds have passed through […]
The 8mm Vintage Camera App
With an abundance of cheap film making devices, the technology puts the 8mm camera to shame. There are some people out there who are nostalgic and want that touch of old once again. The 8mm Vintage Camera app delivers the old school look and feel of the 8mm camera faults with either jittery shots or […]
Do Nothing for 2 Minutes
Can you sit still for two minutes in front of your computer without doing a thing. Your fast paced lifestyle will surprise you. For just 2 minutes can you listen to the waves of the ocean without touching your mouse or keyboard. You are tempted so easily. This is an exercise to reflect. Slow down. […]
Delicious Muppet Cupcakes
These Muppet cupcakes are to die for. Just too good to eat. This menagerie of sugar is a delight to the eyes and the lining of your stomach. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to hear from you. Send me an email […]
Google Offers to Compete With Groupon and LivingSocial
Move over Groupon and LivingSocial there is a new kid on the block. Maybe not so new. Google Offers is the newest online bargain coupon site in this fast growing industry. Google tried to purchase Groupon for six billion but was turned down by the juggernaut enterprise. There was only one solution and that was […]