Obama gets big Bucks from Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac

Obama calling himself an outsider and agent of change has CEO of Freddie Mac on his Pay Role.  The fact is  that he has received over 500,000 dollars from folks within Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac.  Some of...

Beano Celebrates 70- Years

BEANO cartoonist Leo Baxendale tells how he invented the BASH STREET KIDS.   " At grammar school during the 1940s, I did read the Beano and the Dandy (published on alternate, paper-rationed weeks), but...

Diamonds are out. Dead Cicadas jewelry is in!

I wonder if this will ever catch on. Maybe if Paris Hilton or Britney Spears starts wearing dead bugs around their necks then it will start becoming a trend, but I have a feeling they won't be doing that anytime...

From Liberia to America: Richelieu Dennis, Founder of Sundial Creations

" Just when it seemed that the Chris Gardner story was the most inspirational story I'd come across, here's an entrepreneur's story that may even be more inspiring.  I came across this interesting blog post while surfing the blogosphere today.  It is about an...

No Small Fish to Fry: Jean Paul Hevin, 20 Years of Chocolate, Easter 2008

One of my favorite chocolatiers in Paris, Jean-Paul Hevin celebrates 20 years of creativity. As always For Easter, he comes up with ideas such as this Arty Compression that are as good to look at as to eat.

Water is for Plants, Wine is for People

Or so says Patrick Blanc in Vertical is the way to go, an interview with Margaret Kemp (FT). Living in the city can deprive us of greenery. Patrick Blanc is known for his Vertical Gardens, using buildings as his canvas.

10 unusual, creative jobs

"What's in the perfect job? Money, of course, matters, but it isn't the only measure of an awe-inspiring career. Creative opportunities, healthy interaction, a good challenge from time to time, and other intangible rewards all count, too. FastCompany.com brings you ten jobs...

Fabergé egg clocks in at record €12.6m

"A Fabergé egg never before seen in public has fetched a record €12.6m, setting an auction record for the jeweller, for any Russian art object and for any timepiece. The translucent pink egg (right) contains a...

Machines and their makers battle at robot 'Olympics'

As new sports seem to emerge annually, the upcoming robot Olympics is poised to be a new favourite – at least for robot enthusiasts. "Robots from around the world will compete for supremacy in soccer, combat, sumo...

Michael Fomkin from Impact 210 Partners with Brazilian Designer Chris Barreto

"IMPACT 210 and designer Chris Barreto are partnering to offer their clients and customers the unique opportunity to view her creations in their state of the art facility. Not only will Barreto showcase her clothing and accessories at IMPACT 210’s SOHO location, but she...

Can You Help Canstruct this season?

I had not seen anything about this story before today, as New York City will host teams from some 80 cities in the national canstruction drive. The cans used in the exhibit will be given to New York charities after...

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