The VW fun theory

VW fans and drivers are fanatical about their cars much like Apple fanboys are about their computers.  Usually I tend to shy away from any self righteous fan club anything but I have to post this stuff.  Really great viral advertisement campaigns are hard to come by these days.  Everyone things they can do it but only a handful succeed.  It probably helps to have the pull and financial resources VW does, but whatever.  This is a series of videos where experiments were done to see if making an activity fun could improve peoples behavior.  Turns out you can.  Another great thing about it is the subtle brand placement, not making the ads all about the cars but about a better lifestyle so check it you won’t be disappointed.

The VW Fun theory

The Kenny Loggins Factor

There are some people in this world that need more things to do with their free time.  with the economy still in the tank, there are more of these people than ever before.  this is fortunate for us because they have time to research, write and blog articles such as this one. It had me laughing quite a bit so enjoy:

The Loggins Factor

Are your parents awesome?

I stumble on things from time to time.  this blog I find interesting for some reason.  Maybe it is the idea that at one point in our parents lives they were cool, fun, and maybe had a little party in them.  the other part that intrigues me is thinking back on my life and wondering what pictures my future kids would post on there because most assuredly there will come a day when I am not so in touch with the latest and greatest.  So check out the blog, it is just pictures but very entertaining:

My Parents Were Awesome

Photoshop and Image recognition..now you to can make sick composites

This internet application has been blowing up over the past few days, those crafty asians have done it again:

PhotoSketch is an internet-based program that can take the rough, labeled sketch on the left and automagically turn it into the naff montage on the right.

Step 1. Draw the outlines of the figures you want in your picture – anything from seagulls to a Mercedes, whatever tickles your fancy,

Step 2. Add labels for each of the items, as well as for the background.

Step 3. PhotoSketch will then find real-life images to match your doodles and put them together in a Photoshopped image that will make your jaw drop.

Seems unbelievable but—as the video shows—it works:

CanvasPop

So I have had a few people ask me about doing the photo onto canvas thing and where I thought would be a good place to go for it.  there are several places but damn…they are pricey.  Here is a really cool option that is worth a look.  CanvasPop ($49 and up) makes it easier than ever to do so. As the world’s only large format printing company to work with images of any resolution, CanvasPop allows you to make gorgeous canvas prints of pretty much any image, even if they’re taken with your iPhone or nabbed from Facebook, Photobucket, or Flickr. Once you’ve picked your image, you can choose from a number of cool filters to enhance the look, or leave it as-is; a team of designers is also available should you need assistance.

The Microsoft Courier Tablet is Awesome

Original post by : thecoolist

If you missed this news yesterday, you’re going to want to take a seat. Have you heard the flurry of rumors about a forthcoming Apple Tablet computer? Microsoft just burst their bubble with the Microsoft Courier Tablet. This dual-screen, folding tablet computer manages your personal organization, your media and allows you to interact with other users in exciting new ways. See the video below for a walkthrough, hit the jump for all the dirty details… [via gadgetcrave and gizmodo]

7 ways the internet is ruining your life

7 Ways The Internet Is Ruining Your Life

Needless to say, the Internet is here to stay. It’s integrated into every aspect of life, from keeping in touch with friends to sealing business deals to finding the love of your life. It helps you do your homework, throw a party, figure out how to build a gravity bong – for anything you can think of, the Internet is there. But the Internet is also completely changing who you are. Here are 7 Ways the Internet Is Ruining Your Life.

Random but true thoughts on life

Here is an e-mail that has been circulating around my group of friends. I think they are so unbelievably true, they had to go up here.

Random Thoughts of the Day:

• I wish Google Maps had an “Avoid Ghetto” routing option.
• I don’t understand the purpose of the line, “I don’t need to drink to have fun.” Great, no one does. But why start a fire with flint and sticks when they’ve invented the lighter?

25 Passive Aggressive Office Kitchen Notes

No one place on Earth harbors more passive aggression than an office kitchen. This can lead to some pretty interesting and potentially relationship crushing passive aggressive notes. Here are the 25 most passive aggressive notes found in office kitchens.

Obscura Light Pool

I want one now.  Don’t care about the cost…