As a nigh-obsessed daily user of Twitter, I’ve inevitably encountered certain aspects of the site that have troubled and irritated my tweet-aholic self. I’ve been using its services for over two years now. I’ve watched it grow, develop, change over time and meet its peak of popularity, all while I’ve been updating my 2,000+ followers on the filling of the sandwich I’m currently eating (cheese and ham are particular favourites of mine). But along with increased popularity and system developments naturally come things that bug and aggravate its loyal users. So, here are the top ten most troublesome things about that social networking site we love and adore oh so much. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have a yummy sandwich to tweet about as I consume its cheesy deliciousness. Omnomnom. [Read more…]
Brand Installations On Unusual Locations
The work of Italian artist Filippo Minelli can be described as something between work of art and reality. It’s not exactly street art, but something similar to that. He definitely draws attention with his painted words and logos that pop out from almost nowhere.
How to Properly Source Fake Statistics
As a journalist, I owe it to my readers to back my objective reporting with the most convincing statistics I can think up. For example, when I report that This Blog Rules is now the most highly trafficked website on the Internet, it is my responsibility to append such reassuring phrases as “according to,” “research shows” or “I’ll bet dollars to donuts you won’t look this up yourself.” [Read more…]
The Truth About Twitter (comic)
Want to know the truth about why celebrities have Twitter? 17-year-old Mexican artist “L0kii” explains it for us in this delightfully irreverent comic strip. Do you agree with the strip that celebrities only use twitter to expand their influence and increase their earning potential?
Creative and cool pillows
Creativity can be shown into the weirdest things, and for now that’s pillows. Cool pillows with different motives like suitcases or lap tops are now available in stores. You can also find frightening pillows that are shaped like blood pools. If you have an idea for a creative pillow then hurry up and make one before somebody else steals your idea.