Musebin is a new site that just launched which plays off the 140 character limit rule which Twitter has made defacto standard.
With Musebin, you now have your chance to review music, but of course you only have 140 characters to say it. For some it is tough to limit themselves to so few characters. For others it’s a delightful art form.
Here are just some of the great reviews on Musebin right now:
on Chinese Democracy by Axl Rose
“It took Michelangelo 4 years to paint the Sistine Chapel. It takes Axel 15 to shit on a CD, and gravity was on his side.”
on 808s and Heartbreak by Kanye West
“Don’t expect any club bangers, this is more like a soundtrack for stalking ex-girlfriends on Facebook.”
on Merriweather Post Pavilion by Animal Collective
“Like the Beach Boys on an acid trip, being spun in a blender. In the absolute best way possible.”
Santa was a little late this year for me, but the big guy did come through. I recently got a copy of Activision’s newest World War II shooter, Call of Duty: World at War.
Although the game will be very familiar to fans of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (uses the same game engine), this version is anything but just a reskinning of its predecessor. There are new enemies, weapons, maps, modes, challenges and more.
Students of history know that the battles on the Pacific and European fronts were some of the most brutal in warfare history and Call of Duty: World at War reflects that. It’s a bit more grittier and altogether more chaotic. Having the likes of Kiefer Sutherland and Gary Oldman who lent their voices to the title yelling orders at you was great in a weird as well.
Things we liked about Call of Duty: World at War
- The ability to play the campaign in either single-player, two-player (split screen) or four-player (online co-op) mode was a very welcomed addition.
- Vehicle mode – Maybe it reminded us of playing Ikari Warriors back in the day, but there is something about being in a “tank” that will never get old.
- The flamethrower (aka blowtorch) was a nice weapons upgrade that we had heard a lot about. It is indeed the signature weapon in this installment. It took a few uses to get the hang of it, but after that it was easily the weapon of choice. There are also molotov cocktails which were typical, but cool nonetheless.
- Zombie mode. If you remember only one thing from this review, just remember that Zombie mode rules. You have to beat the game once on any level to unlock, but trust us, it’s worth it. The first couple rounds you’ll think the zombies are dumb and slow (because they are), but as you progress the Zombies get faster, have more entry points and become that much harder to kill. If you’ve ever had nightmares of being chased or attacked by zombies, you will find it pure entertainment purchasing new weapons and defending yourself against these zombies.
- If you are familiar with Halo’s “Skulls,” you’ll appreciate the Deathcards which are tucked away in the campaign which unlock certain modes and cheats.
Back in 2000, my good friend Cindy (name has been changed) had one too many cranberry vodkas at the bar and got extremely sick. She was so bad that I had to throw her over my shoulder and take her to the hospital. The nurse said she would be fine and just had too much to drink. She said my friend was just very dehydrated and all she needed was a large bottle of Gatorade (no joke).
Well, that same iconic sports drink Gatorade is rebranding itself.
For anyone who has ever played sports, you know that Gatorade has been the “Thirst Aid” quencher for that deep down body thirst for many many years.
This is why we were interested when early last month, we got an email from Gatorade letting us know about their new rebranding efforts.
No less than a week later, a large box of Gatorade was at our office. Anxious to see the new product, I pulled out a bottle and sampled. The flavors tasted exactly the same (good because that would have been a mistake to change that). Although the new versions have enhanced nutrients (Gatorade Rebrand Product Chart with Nutrition Enhancements), the biggest difference was the packaging.
The new Gatorade rebrand is all about the “G.” What is a “G?” Here’s what their new marketing materials say:
Gatorade® Thirst Quencher will put the letter G front and center along with the brand’s iconic bolt. For Gatorade, G represents the heart, hustle, and soul of athleticism and will become a badge of pride for anyone who sweats, no matter where they’re active.
“Just like any good athlete, Gatorade is taking it to the next level,” said Sarah Robb O’Hagan, chief marketing officer for Gatorade. “Whether you’re in it for the win, for the thrill or for better health, if your body is moving, Gatorade sees you as an athlete, and we’re inviting you into the brand.
During the Rose Bowl a few days ago (where USC trounced on a Florida school Penn State), a new Gatorade commercial featuring Lil Wayne (voice over) aired during the break. It didn’t show the new packaging or even a Gatorade drink for that matter, but what it did show was the new attitude and direction of this iconic sports drink.
The new Gatorade rebranding effort makes sense especially with the likes of Vitamin Water eating away at their market share. Where Vitamin Water has 50 Cent in their stable of celebrity endorsers (50 Cent Vitamin Water Commercial), Gatorade counters with Lil Wayne.
If any of you Gatorade brand managers read this, we’d just like to say nice move with using Lil Wayne (although Kanye would have been nice too, but maybe he wasn’t street enough for you).
New Gatorade Commercial – What is G? (voice over by Lil Wayne)
You can check out more Gatorade Commercials after the jump.
We recently got a chance to test out the Epson Artisan 800 Wireless Photo All-in-One Printer
Out of the Box:
Where as most printers look like kitchen appliances suitable for slicing vegetables, the Epson Artisan 800 out of the box looks more stylish and refined in its design. It is very sleek for a printer and doesn’t have too many exposed buttons or insert slots. Most of the buttons and trays are hidden nicely tucked away behind nifty sliding compartments.
Epson Artisan 800
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A few weeks ago, we got a chance to check out a pair of pants made by Bonobos. Produced in limited quantities in Manhattan and San Francisco and available only online, Bonobos pants ($110 – $350) solve what their founders call “KDB” or that khaki-diaper-butt problem some experience every time they slip on khakis.
After trying these pants on for size, we’ve become huge fans. We like them not only because of their namesake (Bonobos is one of the most sexually active chimpanzees on the planet), but because they are just flat out good quality threads. Everything from their unique buttons, colorful inseams and super soft cotton to their tailor fit waist was a welcomed change from our standby Dockers that we’re used to. We highly recommend you try on a pair and see for yourself.
Whether or not you want to admit it, our economy is in a slump, my wallet has been saying so for the last few weeks. Now in these perilous times when money starts to run tight but bandwidth is still a plenty you can ease your troubled mind with these 5 completely free online games that only cost you your time.
PMSBuddy.com is a free online PMS reminder. Yes, you heard it right fellas, a service which reminds you precisely when your wife or girlfriend’s “aunt flow” is coming for a visit. All you have to do is enter the last date of the woman’s cycle and the site will send you reminders in advance. In addition to the reminders, the service makes suggestions to buy flowers, wine, chocolates and even lingerie (the site has to make money somehow right?). PMSBuddy also has a section for users to share stories and also some PMS tips for you.
In their own words: “PMSBuddy.com is a free service created with a single goal in mind: to keep you aware of when your wife, girlfriend, mother, sister, daughter, or any other women in your life are closing in on “that time of the month” – when things can get intense for what may seem to be no reason at all.”
They also have an interesting little meter on their homepage which shows the number of periods the site is tracking as well as the threat level.
We all may joke about the “crimson tide,” but for some guys this might actually be somewhat useful. Just remember though, your women might not react too kindly about you charting their crimson tide so be careful!
Which MMO is right for you?
Right now the Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO) Role Playing Game Industry is a battlefield, filled with screaming Orcs, caped super heroes, and Majestic Elves setting fields a flame and other such creatures buying for your attention and ultimately for your checkbook. But in this fast paced world where, you, the player can make a fortune looting dungeons and defeating enemies you should know which game is right for you.
In order to figure out what MMO is right for you we need to assess what type of gamer you are, or think you will be. Most current MMO’s are based strongly on teams, these teams are primarily made up of other gamers. So if the game heavily relies on you going on quests with real people, I’ll make a note of it. The second element you need to take into consideration is whether or not you’re willing to pay a monthly or yearly fee for your gaming fix. Whether or not you’re willing to pay and ultimately how much you’re willing to pay will greatly affect which game you eventually pick up. The third element you need to take into consideration is how much time you’re willing to invest on the game. If you’re a freshmen in college, or better yet still in high school you no doubt have more free time to spend than someone who’s working 40 hours a week and this will affect which games you will be playing.
Granted each one of these games have many more elements to them than what I could even begin to go into here. And most certainly this article is not a be all end all list. Instead it’s a suggestion, if you disagree, feel hurt or angry that your favorite MMO was left out or want to suggest a game that we haven’t even heard of yet feel free to do so in the comments. Of course the games I mention here are not the only MMO’s out there either (WarHammer Online and Conan the Barbarian Online are the new kids on the block), but hey, these are great starting places for this conversation.
We spend almost all of our time on the web. Here are some of the coolest websites we have found for you to check out. We know you probably have heard of some of them, but if you’ve heard of all 50 of these cool websites, then consider yourself an Internet fiend (like us of course). These are in no particular order, but we are recommending them because they are entertaining, interesting or just cool websites you should know about. If you’ve got some more cool websites you’d like us to include in a future post, then drop us an email or let us know in the comment section.
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50 Cool Websites We Recommend
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ZipSkinny is one of the coolest websites on this list. The site provides an interesting “first glance” at a ZIP Code area. Just enter your zip code and learn all sorts of interesting factoids about your neighborhood. |
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SessionSpot is a site where anyone can make extra money just by listing things they are good at it. It’s a marketplace for people services. It’s part of a growing number of sites which allow people to list of interesting and unique skills for sale. Start making additional income and check it out. |
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GroupGreeting.com allows you to create a group greeting card that multiple people can sign and share from anywhere in the world. It’s the coolest way to say happy birthday, thank you, I love you, and good luck from you and all of your friends. |
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FanPop is the ultimate “fan” site. It is a network of fan clubs for fans of television, movies, music and more to discuss and share photos, videos, news and opinions with fellow fans. |
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VoteYesOrNo lets you ask a question about things you’re curious about and then shows you what the rest of the world thinks. It’s fun because you can get instant feedback on what people think. Try asking a question. |
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Free Tower Defense Games let’s you play free games online. It’s one of the most addicting sites if you like strategy games, defense games, and games that make you think. |
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Chickipedia is the world’s largest web-based, women-based, wiki-based database of hot chicks on the planet. It is entirely user generated, making it the first female-only encyclopedia of the people, by the people, and for the people. |
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Songza is a music search engine and internet jukebox. It allows you to listen to virtually any song or band.This is one of our favorites on this list of cool websites. |
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Ning allows you to create your own unique social network around almost anything. It powers the largest number of social networks on the Internet. |
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TripAve is a great travel resource site which allows you to explore destinations through photos and videos before you book your tickets. |
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Picnik makes your photos fabulous with easy to use yet powerful editing tools. Tweak to your heart’s content, then get creative with oodles of effects, fonts, shapes, and frames. It’s fast, easy, and fun. |
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Going is for people who like to go out. Ever wish there were one place where you can find all the events around town? Want to know whether an event is worth going to and see who else likes it? Looking to meet some new people who are up for doing fun things? Going is the site to check out. |
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iLasting.com allows you to create an online memorial for a loved one who has passed away. This site is not about death; it’s about celebrating life. They’ve built an easy-to-use interface with meaningful features for people to create a memorial website. |
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PingMe takes a unique approach to keeping track of things you need to do – it’s mobile and interactive. Just create a Ping, set a date and you’ll receive a reminder by E-mail or TXT to your phone. |
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DailyMugshot is a site which lets you upload a picture of yourself every day. It’s simple, but kind of cool to follow as your appearance changes over time. |
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Rouxbe (roo-bee) offers step-by-step video cooking instruction. Their video recipes deliver a revolutionary online instructional cooking experience that will guide you step-by-step through each delicious recipe. A cool website indeed. |
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Plorf is a free MP3 search engine, with direct download. It is simple, well designed and found all of our favorite music. |
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Fuelly is a site that lets you track, share, and compare your gas mileage. By recording and analyzing your mileage, you can see how much money you can save with small driving changes. |
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Doodle helps you find suitable dates for group events, e.g., an appointment, a conference call, a family reunion, etc. The best part about this cool website is that it is a free service, requires no registration and no software installation. |
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GameHuddle is an online community that revolves around a passion for all things gaming and giving gamers the ability to connect with other gamers like never before. |
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DailyLit allows you to read books by email or RSS. The founders created DailyLit because they were spending hours each day on email but could not find the time to read a book. Now the books come by email. Problem solved. |
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WineLibraryTV is bar none some of the best video entertainment on the Internet. Gary Vaynerchuk, the Tyler Durden of wine, is on a mission to change the wine world. With his infectious energy and wine wit, we believe he’ll get there one viewer at a time. |
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UrbanDictionary is the slang dictionary that you help write. The site has well over 3 million words and it’s growing daily. Be sure to share this cool website with a friend. |
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Senduit lets you send large files easily. They are like that other site with a similar name (think you know the one), but without all the fuss. Be sure to send us a large file saying Thank You. |
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Seesmic is all about video conversations. It provides anyone with an innovative way to communicate and connect online through video conversation. It’s so easy: record a video directly on Seesmic’s website, mobile phone or upload an existing video straight from your computer or link to a video posted on a social network. |
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RealGm is a top site for sports fans. Building off the site’s popular Trade Checker feature, RealGM.com has built a cool licensing business that supplies patent-pending technology to NBA teams as an application service provider. |
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FutureMe.org is a site built on the idea that it would be pretty cool to send yourself an email at a later date. Kind of like in high school where you would write yourself a letter and then laugh a year later about where you thought you’d be. Be sure to check out the anonymous postings and see what other people are writing–very interesting stuff. |
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SlickDeals is the most frequently updated and complete deal site on the web! It provides you with the day’s hottest deals every day. They also have over 800 coupons for all your favorite online stores. Browse around and you’re bound to save more than a few bucks! |
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Fancast let’s you watch full TV shows and movies online for free. They have created one all-inclusive escape that combines everything you want to know about TV, movies, and celebrities. A cool website indeed. |
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Called the “Ebay for space” by Time Magazine, Airbnb is an online marketplace allowing anyone from private residents to commercial properties to rent out their extra space. |
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Socializr is like Evite, but all grown up. It is a new web service offering free online event invitations, and innovative ways to share event and party information with your friends. |
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Vimeo is a thriving community of people who love to make and share video. From simple moments to masterpieces, Vimeo is the perfect home for you to upload, store and share all the video you create. |
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NiceCritic.com is a way of communicating difficult thoughts comfortably. This cool website free service gives users the ability to say something to someone that has been on their minds in a safe, non-embarrassing environment. Tell someone they stink or that they need a mint…anonymously! |
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Current is about what’s going on in your world: all the things you and your friends are actually interested in — that you won’t find on any other news site or cable TV channel. |
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Mahalo is the world’s first human-powered search engine. It creates organized, comprehensive, and spam free search results for the most popular search terms. |
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Flixster is a community for movie fans of all shapes and sizes. Whether you are a die-hard horror fan or lover of romantic comedies (or both), Flixster is a place where you can find others who share your taste and through them discover new movies that you will love. |
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NikeTalk is the ultimate online sneaker community. Don’t let the look of it fool you into thinking it is just another forum site. NikeTalk is one the oldest and most respected sneaker community sites on Internet. |
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Woot is an online store and community that focuses on selling cool stuff cheap. It started as an employee-store slash market-testing type of place for an electronics distributor, but it’s taken on a life of its own. |
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FixMyMovie automatically cleans your jerky and scratchy movies. It makes movies from your mobile phone or digital camera look great. Upload, Fix, Share, and Download your videos! |
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InfiniTube allows you to watch videos from YouTube in a continuous manner. This a favorite of all the cool websites listed here. If you’ve ever wished you could just keep playing the videos for a particular search item on YouTube, then this site is for you. |
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iLike is the Web’s leading social music discovery service and the dominant music application on the Facebook®, Orkut, hi5 and Bebo platforms. With more than 30 million registered users, iLike helps people share music recommendations, playlists, and personalized concert alerts. |
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Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing? |
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Yelp is the fun and easy way to find, review and talk about what’s great (and not so great) in your world. You already know that asking friends is the best way to find restaurants, dentists, hairstylists, and anything local. Yelp makes it fast and easy by collecting and organizing your friends’ recommendations in one convenient place. |
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DarkRoastedBlend serves up the weird and wonderful things to complement your daily coffee ritual. Espresso-lover or not, they’ve got a daily dose of awesome for you. |
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Plentyoffish is one of the largest online dating sites in the world, and it’s still run out of some dood’s apartment. They are 100% Free. |
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RetailMeNot boasts one of the largest coupon sources on the Internet. You can search over 20,000 stores and find great deals on products. |
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Jango internet radio is all about making online music free, easy and fun. Just type in an artist, and your first free internet radio station starts playing right away. You’ll get the free online music you want, along with similar favorites of Jango users who share your taste. |
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Pownce is a way to keep in touch with and share stuff with your friends. Send people files, links, events, and messages and then have real conversations with the recipients. I guess they weren’t that cool since they shut down late in 2008. RIP Pownce. |
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Ustream let’s you experience live video. In just minutes, you can broadcast and chat online with a global audience. Completely free, all it takes is a camera and Internet connection. |
Here is a list of 10 Cool Websites We Recommend. We know you probably have heard of some of them, but if you’ve heard of all 10 of these cool websites, then consider yourself an internet fiend (like us of course).
These are in no particular order, but we are recommending them because they are entertaining, interesting or just cool websites you should know about. If you’ve got some more cool websites you’d like us to include in a future post, then drop us an email or leave a comment and we’ll check them out. Enjoy.
