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SoBe Gives “Eyes On The Prize” New Meaning

Gentlemen drink SoBe. Yeah right.

If that’s not enough eye candy for you, head over to SoBe.com and try to look Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, Kate Upton, in the eyes.

Hat Tip: Adfreak


What Are You Hungry For? Maybe “The Crowd” Will Cook Something Up For You.

People hunger for things mundane and esoteric, and they are increasingly turning to the so-called crowd for solutions, thanks to the rise of platforms that facilitate the matchmaking.

According to InformationWeek, Slide, the social entertainment company acquired by Google last fall, launched Prizes.org, a website that entices users to complete a task, or solve a problem, for a small monetary reward. Like so…

“Help me name my new screen printing company.”

“Plan my romantic honeymoon in Italy.”

“Find me the best deal on a rental car.”

“Plan an educational and fun weekend getaway for my boys.”

“Help me gain muscle mass fast.”

While contest sites that solicit work “on spec” have been frequently criticized as a form of labor exploitation, Prizes.org might escape such condemnation if its users continue to submit contests that attempt to solicit general knowledge work rather than specialized skills, reasons InformationWeek.

This isn’t the first time Google has attempted to offer a “pay for answers” service, reminds Geek.com. Some of you will probably remember Google Answers which ran for over four years, but was closed down in 2006. With Answers you could pose any questions and offer a cash reward for the best answer.


Attractive, Wholesome And Daffy: Bachmann Looks Like A Winner

I was clicking through the channels of nothing on last night, when I paused for a moment on MSNBC’s Ed Show. Host of the show, Ed Schultz, predicted that Minnesota Congresswoman and Republican presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann would win Iowa, which is a big step, like New Hampshire, toward the nomination.

Her web site says, “Michele Bachmann is a principled reformer who holds an unwavering commitment to the conservative values that helped her succeed as a small business owner, a U.S. tax attorney, a state and federal lawmaker, and a wife and mother.” It’s the get to know me pitch.

Now, let’s see what her first TV ad in Iowa is saying:

I can see where Schultz is coming from. Bachmann looks good on TV, and that’s what it takes.

Hat Tip: Ad Age