Anti-Smoking Campaigns: Scary, Clever and Sometimes Cruel

13 April 200929 responses

Stop smoking advertising campaignsI don't want to introduce this post by saying why smoking is bad. I was a smoker in the past. I quit only because I wanted to have a baby and I believed me smoking was harmful for my child. But I am still annoyed when people start educating me why smoking is bad.

I think that's every person's business and choice. So what I was looking at in the following anti-smoking campaigns is not the educative value (I personally doubt smokers aren't aware of the risk already) but creativity and original idea (the way it was implemented).

Street campaigns:


Stop Smoking Bus Advertisement: "Ready to quit?"

Stop Smoking Bus Advertisement



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6 Most Creative Internet Hoaxes That Did No Harm

08 April 20094 responses

Internet hoaxesInternet hoaxes are numerous - they may take different forms. They can be spread for malicious purposes: to steal your personal information or spoil someone's reputation. Or they may be absolutely innocent and created for God knows what reasons.

This post is meant to look into those hoaxes that are no harm to anyone. Well, some people might be still ripped off but that was not intended. Here are most creative and sensational Internet but harmless hoaxes of all times:

Fake Photos:


Fake photos are spread around the Internet faster than anything. Some of them are remembered for years and never stop provoking rumors and discussions. Two most long-lasting photos which are still traveling from blog to blog are pictures of a giant cat, a shark attacking the helicopter and the accidental tourist photographed on top of the World Trade Center right before the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001.

Snowball, the Giant Mutant Cat of Ontario:

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Most Persuading and Scaring Examples of Negative Advertising

31 March 200933 responses

Negative advertisingAdvertisements may both encourage you to do something or to warn you against doing something. When an ad tells you what not to do, it is called "negative advertising".

This type of advertisements usually refers to negative aspects of the product or action tackled.

This post is the collection of most persuading advertisements that show what is going to happen if you continue doing that, visualize the affect or the message:

Circumstances: what happens if you do that:


"Smoking causes premature ageing"

Smoking: negative advertisement

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Lowdown On Windows 7!

12 February 2009no responses

As per Microsoft website, Windows 7 makes performing tasks faster with a lot of new features. Microsoft seems to have learnt from the damage caused by Vista. The release date of Windows 7 has not yet been announced; although, it will perhaps be late 2009. This successor of Vista is going to be lighter and swifter than its predecessor minus all the issues.

“We have learned a lot over the years as we’ve released versions of Windows to the market. We spent a lot of time listening to customer and partner feedback,” said Microsoft.

Microsoft announced five versions of Windows 7 that it is all set to launch in the United States, as well as a sixth version, meant only for emerging markets.

Versions

• Windows 7 Starter (netbook-friendly)
• Windows 7 Home Premium (looks like a typical consumer grade offering)
• Windows 7 Professional (a host of networking add-ons)
• Windows 7 Enterprise (the corporate grade with bulk volume licensing)
• Windows 7 Ultimate (seems to be like Enterprise except that it is for single-users)
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Gambling Ads Reintroduced By Google!

04 November 20083 responses

Google has added millions of dollars in additional revenue to its already deep and sagging pockets. They have reintroduced gambling to Adwords! The search giant has revealed that it has now decided to allow licensed gaming operators to buy paid search ads.

Google used to allow gaming operators to place paid ads previously, but banned them as of 2007; if it can actually be called a ban. There is a reason for saying this. If someone typed “online gambling” it yielded no results because of the ban; however, a small typo, such as “gmabling” instead of gambling, and it is surprising to see the huge number of ads show up royally in the paid Google ads section.

Any small misspelling saw the gambling ads being displayed all through the ban period and as expected almost all the gaming operators took advantage of this open secret. If you look at the sponsored links section of Google, you will find more than 25 pages of such ads, which shows that wily marketers who are always on the prowl to find ways to get in, have managed to find this loophole long back – perhaps just as soon as the ban was implemented. These smart operators may not use the word “gambling” or related words in their ads; but they certainly leave nothing to the imagination. They make sure the message gets across in one way or the other. Example: “Take Advantage Of 100% Bonus On Your First Deposit.” Continue Reading →
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Game Controllers For Gamers

28 October 2008no responses



If you have seen serious gamers, you would notice they do not just play their games, gaming is a passion with them. They do everything possible to win their games, including using cheat codes. Now there are better and more powerful tools known as game controllers, which is the name given to a tool that lets the player control the game better and are proving to be invaluable. These tools have been created for fanatical gamers who would do anything to get closer to gaming glory.

Hook, Line and Sinker: The best part about games is that one can do everything they are not good at in real life, like fishing. Angling has its share of staunch devotees in the gaming world. Gaming accessory manufacturers have created controllers that look and function exactly like fishing rods. Sega’s version for the Dream Cast is multi-functional and can be used not just as a fishing rod but also for playing tennis games. This tool uses the latest technology and all the player has to do is wave the controller around and press the necessary buttons to get the rod moving on the screen.

Caged Fight: For intense gamers who find just moving their fingers for playing a game not exciting enough, the Dream Machine created by Robert James-Herbert is truly a dream come true. This is a computer game control simulation system that comprises of a steel cage with small points. Players have to stand inside the cage and use their bodies to control the action on the screen. For example, if the player tilts, the vehicle on the screen tilts. It is compatible with every platform. This is one of the most amazing tools a gamer can possess. The only drawback is the price, which is slightly on the higher side at $1,700. But it is certainly worth it for players who look for a real-life gaming experience. Continue Reading →
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Facebook Unleashes Massive Legal Fury!

25 September 2008one response



Facebook seems to land itself into trouble again and again, with lawsuits being filed against it from all corners.

The fight with 02138 ended in a fiasco with the ruling going against Facebook. Let us go back and see what happened. It all began with an article in 02318, an independent magazine geared towards Harvard alumni.

Mark Zuckerberg, as you would know, is the CEO of Facebook, which he founded in 2004. The controversy began when 02138 magazine published an article named “Poking Facebook,” giving a detailed profile of Facebook’s early days, which was the pet project of Mark Zuckerberg, who was then an undergraduate. The author, Luke O’Brien, who was also a Harvard alumnus, dug up old court documents, letters and web site content that painted a cold picture of Zuckerberg as arrogant and an individual with no qualms and willing to do anything to achieve his goals. The documents that were revealed to the public included a huge amount of personal information about Zuckerberg along with his parents’ address, his girlfriend’s address and his Social Security Number.

Even Zuckerberg’s personal journal was not spared. An excerpt from the journal that showed him in bad light was, “I almost want to put some of these faces next to pictures of farm animals and have people vote on which is more attractive,” wrote Zuckerberg, talking about some of the students’ pictures from Harvard. These comments showed him as harsh. Continue Reading →
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People-Authored Wikipedia!

01 September 2008no responses

Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia and the name is a combination of “wiki” meaning “quick” in Hawaiian and encyclopedia. It is updated in more than 100 languages and the English version has nearly 2 million articles.

Initially, Wikipedia was just an extension of Nupedia but when Nupedia’s advisory board rejected the idea of a public edited encyclopedia, Wikipedia overtook Nupedia with the quality of content and the number of visitors. In two years time, Nupedia was abandoned and all the content from there incorporated into Wikipedia.

The most unique concept of Wikipedia is that anyone, even under the cover of anonymity can make changes to the content by clicking on the “edit” button, making it a good source of information as it is continually updated with the latest developments. This uniqueness is also what causes the controversies. Many people, including several educational institutions do not take into consideration any references from Wikipedia, as they believe that allowing people to edit the content, makes it an un-authoritative source of information with a huge possibility of vandalized content.

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Teenagers Make Money On The Internet!

29 August 20089 responses

They have proved again and again that they can be better than their adult counterparts in every way. They can be better than us and overtake us, yet make us feel good about being left behind.

They are our kids, who grow up fast enough to teach us things.

Computers are an integral part of a teenager’s life as internet existed when they were born. They live and breathe chatting, emailing and surfing the net.

Their opportunities online are the same as other age groups; in fact, they have more of an advantage due to all their friends being online and because of their capability of creating huge networks of friends in no time.

If you want to get your teenager started off with earning some money during their vacations or if you are a teenager looking to earn some pocket cash, there are many ways money can be made online. Let us take a look at a few:

Game Testing

The amount of time teenagers spend playing games online, they can earn from this passion. There are game companies that are willing to pay them for testing new games and giving feedback on the games.

Product Testing

There are many websites that sell products related to kids and teenagers. These websites take the help of teens to use their product and let them know if they liked it. This is the way these companies make sure the product is good for their target market. Teens enjoy doing this because they are allowed to keep the product in return for the favor. Continue Reading →
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Latest Games That Offer A Glorious Experience!

28 August 2008no responses

Most American kids play video games, however, the center of the game market has shifted older and that is because the first generation gamers continue to play into their adulthood. Such is the magnetism of a good video game. There is a great demand for good games from all age groups and the creators of these games keep releasing improved versions of games to keep players’ excitement alive.

Here are a few of the latest releases that are considered to be some of the best and provide the excitement needed in a game:

GRID for Xbox 360

The fuel prices are scary and can deviate anyone from their roady aspirations. But a far better alternative is to burn the road and the rubber, speeding along miles of digital asphalt with GRID.

GRID is a well-made racer that outshines almost all other racers with its brilliant cinematic flair and tremendous handling mechanism. It not only manages to perfect the most basic elements of the past, but also shifts the gears of innovation to an all new high with the fantastic flashback system and scores with a superb visual presentation. It takes players to different race locations in three continents. Players compete on the most prestigious race tracks on power packed race cars, then go on to compete in competitions that are city-based, through to road races and urban street races.

There is a lengthy career mode where it is possible to earn stacks of cash and reputation points by competing in events and challenges. The basic mantra is to earn more by winning more and go deeper into the game.

All these features can be accessed online and they work perfectly. Races are fast, fiery and exhilarating. The game has a flashback system, which allows the player to literally rewind and resume action whenever possible. It saves a lot of time as there is no need to restart the game every time because of a silly mistake. Continue Reading →
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