Stuff to Rock Your World.

Free Hugs in Rome, Italy

What is it about getting a hug that makes you feel so good? It is such a basic human gesture, yet the feelings it coveys is so powerful. Check out this project done in my home town, Rome, Italy by a group of young people...The guy at the end is saying "This is revolutionary marketing!"

I find it amazing how different people react...some with joy, some with disdain at being able to receive a free hug! ...We are so damn human...!

--C.L.C.

Would You Buy From This Guy?

Sammy Stephens gained national exposure on the Ellen Degeneris show with his rappy flea market commercial. His YouTube hits are over 3,600 and growing - and many people who comment say that they MUST stop by the mini mall to meet this man! Apparently Sammy's rap has taken on a life of its own, with multiple renditions added by his fan club. This is the long version, but you can also find the Remix (American Idol),Flea Market Montgomery Redemption, and let's not forget the Gnarls Barkley version...

See what some humor, albeit little talent, can get you?

I think that people are probably buying from Sammy...

--C.L.C.

Get the Skinny...

Want to get the skinny about the folks living in your 'hood? Check out Zipskinny. An amateur programmer from Dallas has programmed the data collected by the Federal Government U.S. Census Bureau in to an easy-to-use searchable website.

You can now compare where you stand against your neighbors in marital status, age, income bracket, even education.

Whether you plan to move to Sleetmuth, Alaska (population 100, 17% of which earn between $50-75k!) or perhaps you need to better understand the citizens in specific San Francisco zips, this web site gives you access to key data quickly and easily.

Now you can finally check out if you are keeping up with the Joneses...

--C.L.C.