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[Advergame] Non-P.C. advertising site called The Cleaning Hunk. I recommend the dance music in the gladiator outfit.
[Old School Ad] Another non-P.C. ad of a “model” (female) Tab drinker from the 70s - “When you [...]

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My mom always told me that it was a bad idea to go shopping when you’re hungry. Yet, unfailingly, when I get hungry is when I notice I have nothing in the refrigerator. Back in the states I would end up with things like Chex Mix and Little Debbie bars.
Now in Italy, I end up [...]

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[Ads] Long-awaited second Sony Bravia ad. Need to see the original, too?
[Invention] I think the Conference Bike idea is just wrong. The last person I want to see when I’m sweating is my boss.
Torture is your birthday-Halloween package arriving at work before lunch, sitting next to you on the desk and you’re ITCHING to open [...]

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[Beauty Ad] Interesting ad from Dove Real Beauty showing what models go through from morning-face start to Photoshop finish. The photoshop editing at the end is the scariest part.
[Make a sign] Thanks to Beth from Shenanigans, I was able to torture Sante by making him a McDonald’s sign proclaiming him to be employee of the [...]

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So a few years ago, I was born today. But enough about that.
I thought I would take the opportunity to compare and contrast the birthday scene here in Italy vs. mine at home. Please add anything for your particular country or scene where you live!
Celebrating with friends (U.S.):
Usually one or two of your friends [...]

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[Baby] What a baby weekend! Welcome to little Veronica, born on Sunday to my friend Gia in Torino! I saw her the day before and we shopped like maniacs. I’m not worthy.
[Tech] Die-hard Internet Explorer fan? Ready to start using RSS to track your favorite blogs? IE 7, due to be pushed out in [...]

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Welcome to the world, little Ginevra! I hope you and Mommy Helen are doing fine on your birth day! And happy birthday Dad!
Some cool workspaces that definitely beat mine!
Lifehacker details why the improved Google Reader could be better than Bloglines (I’m not jumping ship yet)

It started with a mojito.
Ok, it started with two mojitos. [...]

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One of my former colleagues is launching a new site Menuism - A restaurant reviewing site that I was lucky enough to be a part of the beta version! Very cool design and I really like the emphasis on the menus of the restaurants! Ready now for all the major cities in the U.S. When [...]

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