17 March 2014

Have Celebrity Selfies Gone Too Far? Or Not Far Enough?

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Miley Cyrus performing in concert 
These days, everybody loves taking selfies. Not only are they great to use for your profile pic, they're fun to share, and can show a cross-section of your life, a daily portrait of you doing the things you do everyday. Celebrities love selfies, too, and, unfortunately, every time they take one, it can become news. Is this selfie-mania turning us into a society of narcissists? Or is it enriching us with a deeper perspective on the mundane and the beautiful?

Here's some evidence. We'll let you decide.

16 March 2014

Those Don Draper Moments of Marketing Wisdom [Infographic]

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Today's infographic focuses on one of the characters in 'Mad Men' (the TV series that took America by storm in the summer of 2007 and ends this year after seven seasons), Don Draper.. well, his marketing related quotes anyway. 

As the peeps at Glow new media (the ones who made this cool infographic, by the way) say: 
"The true greats of advertising and marketing understand that attitude counts for a great deal. Fictional Ad man and honorary marketing god, Don Draper has plenty to say on the subject, and when he talks, we listen!"
You've heard the guys, so let's have a look at what Don Draper has to say now!

Oh, and... Enjoy!

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15 March 2014

How Much Does It Cost to Eat Around the World? Find Out In This Interactive Map!

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One of the deciding factors for many people when choosing where to go on holiday is the cost of leisure activities such as sports, shopping, drinking, and eating. While this guide won’t tell you where the best place to shop until you drop is, it will show you the average cost of eating out in more than forty different countries, for three different types of meals: fast food, a local budget restaurant, and a 3 course mid-range meal for two.

What’s more, we’ll tell you the average cost of a local beer in a restaurant (as little as £0.50 in Madagascar, and up to a massive £8 in Norway), as well as a few need-to-know tips on eating out (such as that in Peru, many small restaurants offer a 3 course lunch, and a drink, for about £3), and facts on the dining customs in each location (like how in Taiwan, you shouldn’t stand chopsticks upright in a bowl).

Want to start exploring? Just move your mouse over the map below – have fun!


14 March 2014

The 6 Most Surprising Celebrity Arrests Of 2014

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The year is still young, but some celebrities are already in hot water. The following is a partial list of celebrities who have faced criminal action in 2014.

11 March 2014

You Know You're Old If...

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At some point in your life, you will be reminded of your age. Getting older doesn’t always have to be a drag, but being reminded that you’re old can sometimes come as a shock to you and make you start dreading the future.

Instead of worrying about your age, embrace it. And if you’re not entirely sure if you’re actually old, you will know you’re old if…

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