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Archive for: July, 2007

July 31st, 2007 by Bill Wetherell

The 411 on Faqqly (0)

It’s Ultraman!

My son is at that age where he asks me a LOT of questions; Why do dogs bite? How come people wear glasses? Why is the sky blue? Faqqly’s unique spin on social networking has a delightfully similar inquisitive feel…except the questions are actually ones I can answer - like who was your favorite childhood superhero? I said Ultraman (anyone remember him?).

Not only can your friends ask you questions but the site itself does too with their Question of the Moment feature. As I’m writing this Faqqly is asking me what my first job was and how much I was paid. I’m so glad you asked! My first job was recharging airplane batteries for a some guy my dad had a few beers with at the cheesy lounge inside our local Lyon’s restaurant. And I was paid way too little!

See the kind of weird things you find out about people if you ask the right questions?

Faqqly will be showing off at Twiistup 2. Drop by and ask them a few questions.

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July 18th, 2007 by Bill Wetherell

How Many Ways Can You Solve a Rubik’s Cube? (1)

Check out the winners from last week’s CrowdRules challenge for the best Rubik’s Cube video ever. This guy solves his one-handed. Another guy does it blindfolded. There’s even a 3 year old who solves hers in 114 seconds while sitting in her highchair. Come on!!!

CrowdRules allows you to ask a question, have the crowd submit answers, then get unbiased ratings. You can use videos photos, images, text and audio from anywhere on the web. Great for audience testing, band battles, casting calls, film festivals, market research and a million other things.

CrowdRules will be showing off at Twiistup 2. Bring your Rubik’s Cube!

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July 16th, 2007 by Bill Wetherell

Star Magazine Thinks Fafarazzi is Hot (0)

Star Magazine CoverFafarazzi in the Press!

Congrats to fantasy celebrity league site - and Twiistup 2 showoff - Fafarazzi.com!  They were selected by Star Magazine as this week’s hot website (it’s on page 28 of the July 23rd, 2007 issue).

Fafarazzi works just like fantasy sports leagues - “except instead of scores being tallied for homeruns and touchdowns, they’re for catfights, divorces and baby bumps!” One of my personal faves (ok, it’s really something my wife loves) is hourly gossip posts from over 40 blogs - all in one spot!

Fafarazzi will be showing off at Twiistup 2. Swing by and maybe you can your picture taken with them - just like in the tabloids!

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July 13th, 2007 by Bill Wetherell

Get Your Face in a JibJab Video! (0)

JibJab
Check out this CNNMoney video on JibJab’s latest brainchild, “Starring You.” Soon you’ll be able to upload your mug and star in your own JibJab video right from JibJab.com. How do they do that???

JibJab will be showing off at Twiistup 2 - don’t miss your chance to get a first hand look at their latest and greatest.

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July 5th, 2007 by Bill Wetherell

Kwik-E-Mart opens in Mountain View, CA (6)

Oooooh! A Kwik-E-Mart just opened up down the street from the Google and Microsoft campuses in fabulous Mountain View, CA. I got my picture with Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, eyed Springfield’s favorite Sprinklicious donuts, and sampled some Buzz cola. The best part was their special on hot dogs - three for the price of three. Mmmm… hot dogs. Checkout more pics here.

Brilliant marketing stunt from the folks at 7-Eleven! You can even locate a Kwik-E-Mart near you.

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