Posts Tagged ‘Off Beat’
Did You Know Today is Earth Day? Target Didn’t Forget
Did you know today is Earth Day? Target didnt forget. I stopped by my local store for my weekely shopping and was greeted with a small resuable bag in celebration of Earth Day. If you’re near local target today be sure to stop by and grab one for yourself.
Throwboy Announces iCEO Steve Jobs Plush Pillow
Throwboy, maker of Apple icon inspired pillows, has announced it’s next offering, and it’s sure to be a popular one. The iCEO is a Steve Jobs lookalike plush pillow that measures in at 15″ tall. It features removable glasses, a 100% cotton t-shirt and 100% denim jeans. This limited edition pillow is available for pre-order now and is expected to ship in August. There will only be 1,200 made so if you want one act fast – limit 2 per person. The Throwboy has said it will proudly donates 10 percent of the proceeds of each iCEO sold to the American Cancer Society.
Head here to grab one.
CES 2012 Off Beat: Advertising Gone Too Far?
Even at the sinks in the bathroom at the MGM Grand hotel in Las Vegas.
Never Forget
It’s 8:46 AM EST. That’s the moment five hijackers crashed American Airlines flight #11 into the World Trade Center North Tower on this day, ten years ago.
You won’t see any other posts from us today here on Run Around Tech besides this one. We ask that you take the day, or at the very least a moment, to reflect on those we lost the day which would become the most tragic day in our nation’s history. I personally hold a special place in my heart for the 343 firefighters who lost their lives that day but also remember the others who perished, both the heroes and the innocents as well. I hold hope for those who are still alive today and still being effected by the tragedy ten years later and I hold hope for those who lost loved ones, friends and family on that day as well. May they continue to heal.
No more words. Observe today in whatever manner you see fit. Just please – don’t ever forget.
Happy WiFi Day
Today is August, 2nd, 2011 – otherwise known as 08.02.11.
Happy WiFi Day.
That is all.
Thanks @ram8727
Stormtrooper Walking 3,000 Miles For Charity
As proof that not all Star Wars’ Stormtroopers are evil, take Jacob French. The Australian has set out to walk around 3,000 miles, from Perth to Sydney, dressed as a Stormtrooper. French plans to walk around 25-30 miles per day in the effort, which he says is to raise money his charity, The Starlight Children’s Foundation. His goal is to raise around $53,000 over the journey which should wrap up sometime this November. French is a member of the 501st Legion, a worldwide “army” of dress-up Star Wars fans and first wore the costume to run a half marathon last October.
Via Yahoo.
Warning: You Never Know When Google Maps Might Be Watching
The Google Maps street view picture above shows the scene in front of the house where I grew up. My mother still lives there. But that’s not what’s interesting about this address. What is interesting is the street view image of my mother’s neighbor’s house. The house to the right. So walk with me just a few feet down the road……
The USB Pet Rock
ThinkGeek.com sells the weirdest, most obscure tech products out there. So it is no surprise to me that you can purchase a rock that plugs into your computer via USB. Although completely useless, the USB Pet Rock is a must have for any computer user who loved the original Pet Rock of the 1970′s. In case you were not around during the pet rock phenomenon, let me give you the lowdown on this fad. An advertising executive from California named Gary Dahl came up with the idea to sell people a pet that was easy to clean up after and never misbehaved. The pet was a rock. According to Super70s.com, Dahl first had told his friends about his pet rock in which his friends at first thought he was crazy. But they soon realized the idea of a pet rock was a good one. Dahl then put together a Pet Rock Training Manual. Some of the topics included: “How to make your Pet Rock roll-over and play dead” and “How to house-train your Pet Rock.” I am sure Dahl had no idea how successful his pet rock idea would become.
I Want an iPhone Cake for my Birthday!
Check out this awesome homemade cake YouTuber uncletone99‘s mother whipped up for his birthday this past weekend.
Not only did “mum” get the iPhone’s icons in the proper position on the cake’s home screen but she even added much of the detail in each icon.
Major points for mom and a sweet Happy Birthday for Tony.
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