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What's hot on the toy list for boys? Little boys that is...

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:18:42 GMT

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While kids are still in school and playing with their old toys, waiting for the holidays to get here, the parents are out running around, looking for the perfect toy for their child. For this holiday season, Hasbro's boys' Holiday Gift Guide makes it a little easier as it features exciting toys from Transformers, G.I. Joe, Star Wars, and Marvel brands.

Even the youngest fans can play with their favorite characters from Transformers, G.I. Joe, Star Wars, and Marvel with the Hasbro's "Heroes" Line-Up. The characters have been transformed into a unique, two-inch, cute, friendly, and exaggerated style to appeal to the little tykes. The "Heroes" line-ups for this year, are: Robot Heroes (Transformers), Combat Heroes (G.I. Joe), Galactic Heroes (Star Wars), and Super Hero Squad (Marvel). For more information on what Hasbro has to offer this year, visit www.hasbro.com.

Tags: action figures, boys, christmas, christmas list, gifts, holiday, hot toys, toys

What's your prediction for the future of social media in 2010?

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:03:50 GMT

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Clip Source: inventorspot.com

Southeast Asia, Next Social Media Hotspot

Jimmy WalesJimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia thinks the most important changes ahead will be forged by the “next billion people coming online, mainly in India and China.” He discussed the cross-cultural impacts as people from various backgrounds, cultures, and linguistic heritages “mix and match in amazing ways.”

Web 2.0 Attacks & Political Tension

The Growing Popularity of eReaders

Magazine and Newspaper Apps

Location-Based Social Networks

Tags: 2010, facebook, mashable, predictions, social media, twitter

10 Steps for Boosting Creativity

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:10:07 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I can go for the "no drugs" idea but no television? Hmmmm. What do you do to boost your creativity? Tweet us @thirstyfishinfo

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10 Steps for Boosting Creativity

Listen to music by Johann Sebastian Bach.

Brainstorm.

Always carry a small notebook and a pen or pencil around with you.

If you're stuck for an idea, open a dictionary, randomly select a word and then try to formulate ideas incorporating this word.

Define your problem.

If you can't think, go for a walk.

Don't watch TV.

Don't do drugs.

Read as much as you can about everything possible.

10.

Tags: creativity

What's your favorite coffee/tea place in San Francisco?

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:12:10 GMT

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Coffee & Tea in San Francisco

Tea

Teance (Love their tea bar!)

Coffee

Ritual Coffee Roasters (Loved the ambiance and offerings the last time I was there and look forward to visiting again.)

Are there any hidden gems I'm missing? What are your favorites (and why)? Do you have any recommendations for drinking chocolates and other hot drinks? If you can let me know soon, I'll visit as many as I can this trip! Otherwise, there's always next time.

Tags: coffee, san francisco, tea

Do you make your own Christmas Gifts?

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:28:40 GMT

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clipper's remarks: If so, what do you do to create a personal and inexpensive gift for the holidays? Share with us by tweeting us back @thirstyfishinfo or leaving a comment below.

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Check out these 100 easy home-made gift ideas for Christmas or any occasion. Using these ideas, you can give everyone on your holiday shopping list a home-made gift this year. You should also take a few moments to check out my article listing gifts for him, her, teachers, kids, and more.

1. Cookies in a Jar

2. Hand Print Wall Hanging

4. Bath Salt Recipe

5. Hugs Box Gift Craft

6. Hot Chocolate in a Jar Craft

7. My Favorite Thing Gift Craft

Instructions to make a special boxed gift for someone using a mirror and a shoe box.

8. Printable Coupons

9. Printable Certificates and Awards

10. Fleece Tied Blanket

Tags: christmas presents, crafts, gift ideas, gifts, hobbies, holiday, homemade gifts

How do you beat stress during the holidays?

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:20:41 GMT

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clipper's remarks: What tips or tricks can you add to this list? Tweet us @thirstyfishinfo or comment back...

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6 Ways to Stress Less During the Holidays

Eat a balanced diet.

Stay active.

Get enough sleep.

Practice relaxation or meditation.

Manage your to-do list.

Make time for yourself.

Tags: anxiety, christmas, depression, holidays, mental health, stress, stress management

What will be the next big thing in online search?

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:48:08 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Google, of course, believes you need to belong to googles many products and services. They are probably right but that doesn't mean I like this monopoly. It also doesn't mean I won't do it Listen and read googles predictions for future of search...

Get more great social media info at http://socialmediatools.info

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"A lot of people think that if you type in 'A B C,' all Google does is crawl the web and return pages that match 'A,' 'B,' and 'C'. And that's not it," says Cutts. "We do a lot of sophisticated stuff. Think about synonyms, morphology...all sorts of ways where we can kind of find out, 'oh, this is really related to them conceptually.' Whether you want to call it semantic stuff or statistical processing, we do a lot of stuff to try and return relevant documents."

As part of this prediction, Cutts says Google will continue trying to find new ways to extract "good data" from the web. He mentions Google Squared (which is still in an experimental stage)

Cutts also predicts that people will get more comfortable with storing their data in the cloud. He expects more people will migrate their data from their hard drives to different cloud services, and that this will make it easier and better for search, and contribute to the delivery of more relevant results.

He also mentions real-time and mobile

Tags: amazone, cloud, google, google search, online search, seo, youtube

What are you saying about yourself in your social profiles?

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:30:53 GMT

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clipper's remarks: There is a lot of talk about social media and transparency. People predict that soon you won't be able to hide anything. The best choice seems to be being honest and real. Authenticity! What do you think? Can you create a false or misleading self online?

Tweet us or comment back!

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Does that mean you can just show up in a social space and post the first thing that comes to mind? Not exactly. Try thinking of your social presence as a job interview that never ends. You’re never going to get ahead by trying to be something you’re not — your mother was right about that. But you do get to decide which parts of yourself you’ll emphasize. Pick something that’s undeniably awesome about yourself (or your brand) and make that your cornerstone. Craft a social presence that’s all about the real you in the best possible light.

What are you emphasizing about yourself on social media?

Tags: facebook, myspace, personality, profiles, social, social media, social presence, twitter

What is your contemplation for this Holiday Season?

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:25:01 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I love the daily meditations of Friar Richard Rohr. He asks: "During this Advent how can I bring the gift of contemplation into my life?"

What's your answer? Tweet me @thirstyfishinfo or comment...

Clip Source: www.cacradicalgrace.org

Question of the Day:

During this Advent how can I bring the gift
of contemplation into my life?

When it comes to the gift of contemplation, every major religion in the world has come to very similar conclusions. Every religion—Hinduism, Buddhism, the eastern religions—all agree, but each in its own way, that finally we are called to a transformed consciousness, a new mind or being “born again” a second time in some way. Each religion has different words for it, and probably different experiences, but somehow they all point to union with God.

Religion is about union. Somehow to live in conscious union with God is what it means to be “saved.” To live in that union is to experience and enjoy the Great Connection. When world religions become mature, we will have a new history, no longer based on competition, rivalry, cultures or warfare, but on people who are actually transformed.

Adapted from Preparing For Christmas, pp. 60-61

Tags: advent, christmas, contemplation, gifts, god, holiday, religion, richard rohr

How do you get more subscribers to your email list?

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:42:43 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I love copywriting ideas because it gives you a feeling of control over your blog/website. I am not sure I get the kind of results these "gurus" say they do but I know it has made a significant difference. What are some of your copywriting tricks? Do tell by tweeting us @thirstyfishinfo or comment below...

Join our creative writing blog at http://creativity-writer.blogspot.com/

Clip Source: www.copyblogger.com

How did you get 6,000 subscribers in 10 months?

1. Make it easy and obvious

As I’ve said before in more detail, make your subscription options prominent, offer an email alternative to RSS, and ask for the subscription, preferably at the bottom of each post.

2. Be laser focused

focusing on a particular topic

3. Offer a bribe

a free ebook, report, e-course or audio series.

4. Use viral ebooks

5. Dedicated subscription landing page

6. Become a guest blogger

7. Start a podcast

8. Post in forums

9. Networking

10. Cross-promotional deals

Find a blogger that publishes related, but non-competitive content. Work out a deal where you both promote each other in your RSS feeds, using Feedvertising. If one blog has way more subscribers than the other, work out a ratio deal.

Tags: copyblogger, copywriter copy, creative writer, writer, writing

How did Craigslist grow so fast?

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:11:34 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I think the answer to this comes from two simple ideas: A good idea and helping other people. Read on and tell me your thoughts.

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One of the most ubiquitous and disruptive websites to emerge in the last 10 years is Craigslist. Impacting industries from real estate, news paper classifieds, careers and auctions the site has for the most part remained entirely free to use. A great example of organic, word-of-mouth spread I’ve always been interested in how the meme of Craigslist spread from city to city to become one of the most popular uses of the web.

Craig: Anyone should seriously engage with their community about what they’re doing, including serious customer service. That means using email, Facebook, Twitter, any place where people in your community might hang out. Get feedback, and then, do something about it.

Dan: What are your three favorite contagious ideas spreading around the web right now?

Craig: The notion that we gotta help each other out to survive, and that social media is key to making that happen.

Tags: craiglist, facebook, social media, social media marketing, twitter

What type of Christmas Decorations do you put up?

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:12:52 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Last year I got brave and climbed to the top of our kids tree house and put an lighted Angel on top. It was the hit of the neighborhood...

Get some new ideas: Click Here!

Clip Source: www.vintageinfo.net

Don't put up the same BORING decorations that everyone else has...

Do something DIFFERENT this year!

Are you bored with seeing the same Christmas decorations EVERY year?

Giant blow-up Santas (been there, done that),

icicle lights (they don't really look like icicles - do they?)

and -eeks- faded plastic toy soldiers (YUCK!)

Use these vintage Christmas display directions to make new, unique and eye-catching displays that will delight young and old alike.

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Tags: christmas, christmas display, christmas lights, decorations

What is the best Christmas Movie of all time?

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:26:50 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I have to go with the Christmas Story personally. I am glad that flick with Arnold S. didn't make the list...

Tweet your vote or leave a comment...

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25. 'The Polar Express' (2004)

24. 'We're No Angels' (1955)

23. 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' (1992)

22. 'Joyeux Noel' (2006)

21. 'Gremlins' (1984)

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20. 'The Santa Clause' (1994)

19. 'Bad Santa' (2003)

18. 'The Dead' (1987)

17. 'The Shop Around the Corner' (1940)

16. 'Die Hard' (1988)

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15. 'Love Actually' (2003)

14. 'The Bishop's Wife' (1947)

13. 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' (1993)

12. 'Holiday Inn' (1942)

11. 'A Christmas Carol' (1951)

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10. 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' (1989)

9. 'Babes in Toyland' (1934)

8. 'Home Alone' (1990)

7. 'Christmas in Connecticut' (1942)

6. 'Elf' (2003)

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5. 'White Christmas' (1954)

4. 'Scrooged' (1988)

3. 'Miracle on 34th Street' (1947)

2. 'It's a Wonderful Life' (1946)

1. 'A Christmas Story' (1983)

Tags: christmas, christmas movie, movie

Give a "jar of nothing" for Christmas this year...

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:30:21 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Have you ever had someone say they want "nothing" for Christmas in response to your question about what they want? How helpful is that...OK, I did it to two people just last night. Here's a fun craft to give to those "no sayers".

Pls RT and pass this on!

Clip Source: www.craftbits.com

Empty jar
Sticky label paper
or Paper and Clear Glue

For this project all you need is an empty jar.

You can print this saying out onto some adhesive label paper suitable for your printer or print it onto normal plain paper. Use some clear craft glue to adhere it to the jar.

If you want to go all out you can add some ribbon to the jar and even box it up for a great gag gift.

--The Saying---

Did you say nothing?
When you were asked what you wanted for
Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation or Christmas.
Don't you remember saying NOTHING
Well this time someone heard you, searched
high and low and found this perfect gift for you.

Note: These are great for Christmas fund raising stalls.

Tags: art, christmas, gift ideas, gifts, hobbies, hobby, nothing

Secrets to Opening Your Own Coffee Shop

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:55:05 GMT

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clipper's remarks: This has always been one of my dreams. I actually passed up an opportunity to do this a few years ago, before there was a Starbucks on every corner, and now I could have kicked myself. This still appears to be a recession busting business. Now you can get the simple secrets to opening up your own coffee shop....revealed.

Learn how -> Click Here!

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Who else wants to learn the secrets of opening and operating a very profitable coffee shop? If you do, then you MUST read this!

The problem is most people haven't been truthful about how much it actually costs to open a coffee shop!

The fact is, I opened a coffee shop
for less than the price of a new car....In under 6 months!
And didn't use a single penny of my own money!

What's inside "Coffee Shop Resources"?

Where to get the BEST beans.

The real secret to a profitable menu.

The #1 principle that will virtually guarantee your success.

When & how to hire employees.

When to purchase equipment.

Employee Handbook - Sets Clear Expectations.

Includes a few of my personal contacts from when I was the co-owner of two highly successful coffee shops.

quick start video course

How To Open A Coffee Shop"

My Coffee Shop Recipe e-book. This book shows you how to make 20 of the most popular (and profitable) coffee shop drinks.

Tags: business, coffee, coffee business, coffee shop, coffee shop business, starbucks