Not very strong year for original content with nine sequels topping on the list, but a great year for cashing in on franchises. The final Harry Potter movie set several records, including the biggest single-day domestic gross of $92.1 million and best worldwide debut of $481.5. Rio, the only non-sequel on the list, caps off …
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cul·ture // ˈkəlCHər The arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively. Maintain (tissue cells, bacteria, etc.) in conditions suitable for growth.
In this spot, we open on a mom watching a video of her son jumping a ramp in a shopping cart. When her son walks by, she stops him saying “we need to talk.” By the tone of her voice, the son assumes he’s in trouble because of his stunt. But, actually, the mom is …
Vevo is a website for music videos but you probably watch their videos on YouTube or on your smart phone. The company started two years ago with content from three of the big four music companies and has produced some impressive numbers since then. Vevo clocked 3.6 billion video views globally in October and is expected …
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Vevo is a website for music videos but you probably watch their videos on YouTube or on your smart phone. The company started two years ago with content from three of the big four music companies and has produced some impressive numbers since then. Vevo clocked 3.6 billion video views globally in October and is expected …
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Every inch of every float must be covered with flowers or other natural materials, such as leaves, seeds or bark. — The process starts with a specially-built chassis, upon which is built a framework of steel and chicken wire. In a process called “cocooning”, the frame is sprayed with a polyvinyl material, which is then …
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I love this video from Japan, one of the most popular of 2011. It shows the first ride of a new high-speed rail train. All of these people make faces, dance, moon, and wear special costumes as it goes by. I wonder if this is how Californians will act when the LA – SF train …
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I must be a wonk because I find all these new laws fascinating. From a bill that allows infused drinks to another that requires schools to include the contributions of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people in history lessons. For the record, an infused drink is not a Mojito where mint is added when the …
For all the folks wondering if Foursquare has jumped the shark, and more specifically, what’s the point? — the point is Foursquare is about to become the shark, at least in the blue ocean of mobile, location-based social networking. Since launching in March 2009 at SXSW, I’ve been waiting for the Silicon Alley start-up to create some real value …
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