BLOGS
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WordPress Theme – Ultima3 March 2010, 2:24 am
I was planning to release this free WordPress theme for a long time now. I stopped myself from doing it because of the changing trends. Nowadays, a lot of people are preferring magazine-styled themes, themes with super-duper slide shows, nifty effects and all that jazz!
But I am sure that there still exists a class of [...]...
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Premium WordPress Theme – ColorPress27 February 2010, 3:30 am
Tippy-tippy tap, what color you want?
This was a game that we used to play as children but Alas! Those days are long gone now. Well, the days might have long gone, but the spirit of playing with colors still resides within me. So, to mark this spirit, I announce my new Premium WordPress theme called [...]...
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2 Common Problems with Graphic Design Outsourcing17 February 2010, 10:32 am
Design studios, ad agencies and printing companies and, of course, web developers often make the decision to outsource their clients’ graphic design work. The most common way to do this is to use freelance designers or third party design studios. Often times, after making this decision, the actual outsourcing doesn’t go so well. Typically, this [...]...
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A Trip to Kerala10 February 2010, 6:58 pm
I am back from a Holiday to Kerala. They call it the “God’s Own Country” which is true in every sense!
Here are some pictures of the experience :-...
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Zen Coding – Have you Tried it Yet?26 January 2010, 6:05 pm
While coding HTML pages, I have always wondered if there was a better, quicker and easier way to write lengthy and repetitive code that is present in almost every web page. I asked myself time and again, if there were people who thought on the same lines to make the code more crisp and abbreviated.
To [...]...
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WordPress Theme – Impress4 January 2010, 7:40 am
A very Happy New Year to all my readers!
For the new year, I am glad to announce the release of a new WordPress theme called “Impress”. This is a minimalistic, red-colored theme with automatic thumbnails, advertising space and a clean layout.
Thumbnails are used from the default ones that WordPress generates when you upload an [...]...
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Comic Strips from Thedoghousediaries.com14 December 2009, 10:27 pm
I recently stumbled across a comic strip website called Thedoghousediaries.com. I really liked the stuff they had on there. Here are the good ones that I found. Enjoy and leave a comment!...
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10 CSS Snippets to Save Precious Time12 December 2009, 11:24 am
Today, I have compiled a set of 10 CSS snippets that can save you a lot of time and effort. These codes are needed frequently when developing CSS-based websites or themes. Just bookmark these codes (Ctrl + D) so that you don’t have to look for them on the Internet every time.
1. CSS Tooltips
Through this [...]...
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LogoBee Review9 December 2009, 5:57 am
LogoBee, one of the Internets most prominent online graphic design firms, is proud to resume its annual Logo Design Makeover for the fourth time. For a nominal price of $100, 10 selected nominees will get a complete Logo Design Golden Package (original value of $425). This package includes custom logo design, stationery design and 500 [...]...
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10 More WordPress Hacks for Easy Life25 November 2009, 1:46 am
This post is a continuation of the “WordPress Hacks” posts that I wrote earlier.
10 WordPress Hacks to Make your Life Easy
10 WordPress Hacks to Make your Life even Easier
If you liked those, you will love this one. Here goes :-
1. Fight Cross Browser Compatibility the WordPress Way
While designing a theme, there are numerous cross browser [...]...
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Architecture Photography: Beauty of Interior and Exterior Designs9 March 2010, 4:01 pm
American architect Julia Morgan once said, “Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves.“.
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Indeed, architecture serves as a voice to express the artistic stance of the architect at that time. Photography takes a step further to interpret architecture in several ways. What used to be an accurate portrayal of the [...]...
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50+ Free High Quality Gothic & Horror Fonts8 March 2010, 1:35 pm
Typography plays an important role and is an integral part of any design; be it print or web. Sometimes, when there is no room for images, typeface is all you’ve got to give the audience an idea what the whole thing is all about.
div.gothic-fonts p img {border:none}
Image credit: Sven the ghost by Starfy
But one [...]...
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Photo Manipulation: 26 Excellent Photoshopped Robotic Animals4 March 2010, 12:35 pm
Photoshop is cool, and we mean really cool! With the right technique and some creativity you can totally turn any image into something extraordinary with a bigger impact. It’s fun to just take a photo, manipulate and see what output becomes.
Today we want to show you some amusing photo manipulation – the robotic animals. These [...]...
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Freebie Release: Social Trucks Icon Set3 March 2010, 12:40 pm
Every now and then we find ways to reward our readers to show how much we appreciate the support they’ve given to us along the way. Sometimes we create giveaway contests; sometimes we give out freebies and hope that some will find them useful.
Today we would like to release yet another set of social network [...]...
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45 Creative Resumes to Seize Attention1 March 2010, 5:32 pm
Are you one of those job seekers who have been sending far too many resumes and been hit with far too many disappointment? The problem may not lie with your qualification or skills set. Employer filters tons of resumes on daily basis, only the outstanding ones get noticed.
A creative resume is fairly important. [...]...
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Design Multilingual Website: A Beginner’s Guide26 February 2010, 1:00 pm
By: Christian Arno
The ‘look and feel‘ of a website is the cornerstone of any successful online venture. But the very nature of the internet means that the instant you upload your carefully constructed pages onto the World Wide Web, you’re global.
Image: via YukoTVXQ
Indeed, regardless of whether you intend to make buckets of cash from [...]...
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60 Creative Flash Websites You Should Not Miss26 February 2010, 4:08 am
Flash has been around for ages; from the days of Macromedia Flash to Adobe’s acquisition. It is a platform that opens up a whole new room of opportunities and possibilities how website can be presented.
Despite the fact that Flash has limitations like SEO-unfriendly, plug-in required, slow loading (sometimes), etc, it is still one of [...]...
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Beautiful Black and White Photography of Animals24 February 2010, 12:19 pm
Black & White Photography is one of the oldest forms of photography. For many decades, black and white photography ruled the scene even when colors were introduced. In the fine arts industry, monochrome prints have a propensity to command the highest prices. Many of us are still stunned by the purity and beauty of black [...]...
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E-Commerce Design Resources: The Ultimate Round-Up22 February 2010, 1:43 pm
E-commerce design requires much of the same design knowledge and skill as any other type of web design. The pages are built from many of the same elements – headers, footers, columns, graphics, and text, among other things. But there are additional elements that need to be considered, from both a design and usability standpoint. [...]...
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Freebie Release: Social Network Icon Set22 February 2010, 8:21 am
Today we are releasing yet another high quality icon set. Here is a set of 10 social network icons specially created for hongkiat readers from our friend at Iconshock.
These Iconshock icon set comes in 6 different sizes: 12×12, 16×16, 24×24, 128×128, 256×256 and 512×512 covering social various social network logos like Blogger, Delicious, Facebook, [...]...
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Cronenberg y Mortensen trabajarán juntos de nuevo10 March 2010, 2:11 pm
Viggo Mortensen y David Cronenberg hicieron un excelente trabajo juntos tanto en”Una historia de violencia” como en ”Promesas del este”, y por esa razón no dudan en rematarlo con una tercera vez.
“The Talking Cure” es una adaptación de la novela homónima de Christopher Hampton que, en un principio, iba a estar protagonizada por el oscarizado Christoph Waltz (”Malditos bastardos”), pero [...]
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Ganadores de los Oscars 20108 March 2010, 6:53 pm
Los Oscars 2010 nos han dado una grata sorpresa alzando como gran vencedora de la noche (madrugada en España) a Kathryn Bigelow y a su drama bélico “En tierra hostil” con 6 oscars, entre ellos, Mejor dirección, Mejor Película, Mejor Guión original, mejor montaje de sonido, mejor montaje y mejor sonido.
Con este premio Bigelow se [...]
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Estrenos de cine. 05 marzo 20106 March 2010, 11:22 am
Título: Los hombres que miraban fijamente a las cabras
Género: Comedia
Nacionalidad: USA
Dirección: Grant Heslov
Reparto: George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges, Robert Patrick, Rebecca Mader, Stephen Lang, Stephen Root, Nick Offerman, Tim Griffin, Waleed F. Zuaiter
Sinopsis: La historia gira en torno a Bob Wilton (Ewan [...]
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Los nuevos fichajes de Woody Allen5 March 2010, 9:16 am
Recientemente anunciamos que Owen Wilson y Carla Bruni serían los protagonistas de la nueva comedia de mi querido Woody Allen.
Pues bien, hoy ya podemos confirmar dos nuevos fichajes. En primer lugar la ganadora del Oscar Marion Cotillard (”Enemigos públicos”, “Nine”), que estará como pez en el agua ya que el rodaje se hará en Paris.
Y en segundo lugar tenemos [...]
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Primeras imágenes de Los Guardianes de Ga’Hoole4 March 2010, 11:40 am
“Los guardianes de Ga’hoole“ cuenta la heroica lucha de un joven búho por salvar a su comunidad de las fuerzas del Mal. Su nombre es Soren, y nació en el bosque Tyto, donde hubo un tiempo en el que habitan en paz las lechuzas. Ahora la sombra del Mal planea sobre el reino de los [...]
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Burton y Bekmambetov producirán Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter3 March 2010, 10:13 am
“Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” es una novela del escritor Seth Grahame-Smith que nos adentra en el diario secreto del presidente de los Estados Unidos y en cómo se convirtió en un asesino de vampiros. Y todo ello ambientado en acontecimientos históricos reales como la Guerra Civil y la llegada de Lincoln a la Casa Blanca.
Grahame-Smith ya [...]
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Tráiler de Soul Kitchen2 March 2010, 6:39 pm
Zinos (Moritz Bleibtreu) es el dueño de un restaurante en horas bajas. Su novia Nadine se ha mudado a Shanghai y sus clientes están boicoteando a su nuevo chef. Para colmo, su disparatado hermano Illias acaba de salir de la cárcel, y además Zinos debe enfrentarse a los especuladores inmobiliarios que pretenden derribar su negocio [...]
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Jolie, bajo las órdenes de Aronofsky1 March 2010, 4:04 pm
La semana pasada hablamos sobre un nuevo proyecto de ciencia ficción en el que iba a sumergirse Angelina Jolie, “Gravity“, de Alfonso Cuarón.
Pues bien, esta semana la actriz vuelve a ser noticia porque podría ser la protagonista de la nueva película del director Darren Aronofsky (”El luchador”, “Requiem por un sueño”) titulada “Serena“
Actualmente, Aronofsky está [...]
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Crítica de The lovely bones26 February 2010, 10:19 pm
Peter Jackson continúa con la fantasía pero en esta ocasión la utiliza para adaptar la novela de Alice Sebold “Desde mi cienlo” y contarnos la trágica historia de Susie Salmon (Saoirse Ronan “Expiación - Más allá de la pasión”), una niña asesinada que ve desde el cielo cómo la vida de su familia y amigos [...]
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Angelina Jolie se pasa a la ciencia ficción26 February 2010, 8:45 pm
Angelina Jolie ha dicho no a la segunda parte de “Wanted (Se busca)” para dar un salto en su carrera y meterse de cabeza en la ciencia ficción.
La actriz será la protagonista de “Gravity“, el próximo trabajo del director Alfonso Cuarón (“Hijos de los hombres”, “Harry Potter y el prisionero de Azkaban”) que guionizará [...]
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Plancast Penguin // Development Process10 March 2010, 9:35 am
I was hired about three months ago to design a logo and consult on the brand identity for Plancast, a local San Francisco start-up founded by Mark Hendrickson and Jay Marcyes. As you can probably guess from the name, Plancast a way to broadcast your upcoming plans to your friends; or as it’s often described, [...]...
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Chinese Cultural Revolution Posters10 March 2010, 8:11 am
These images are taken from a 1970’s era Chinese poster series entitled “Modernization Cannot Be Achieved Without Energy” (click for full versions). I love this illustration style; particularly the technical diagrams. I’m not sure if you can still score any copies, but they were for sale at The East is Red.
Via The East is Red
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Official Tron Trailer9 March 2010, 7:09 pm
The official Tron trailer came out, looks really strong, can’t wait to see what else they’ll put strips of colored neon on in the movie. I’m excited about this as I was Dark Knight and that became a definite favorite of mine when it comes to action films. I can see the storyboard not being [...]...
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Bluebrain + P. Thomas + Weird Tapes + MCDE9 March 2010, 6:21 pm
This Bluebrain’s song takes a second to kick in, it has such unique production, vocals remind me a bit of TV On The Radio and the music makes me feel like how I felt after hearing The Dirty Projectors for the first time which they don’t sound the same at all but both album hit [...]...
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Canon 5D Mark II / First Impressions9 March 2010, 10:14 am
I did it. I am now a very proud owner of the Canon 5DMKII. It took months (years) of deliberation (pretty much since Scott wrote this article) and I finally pulled the trigger. I know the rumors are swirling about Mark IIIs and the etc, but once I heard about the upcoming 24fps firmware update [...]...
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Helvetica and the Subway8 March 2010, 9:50 pm
Helvetica and the New York City Subway System by Paul Shaw — which examines the Helvetica’s role and history in the New York City Subway system — looks like a must have for any design collector. It’s currently sold out of it’s initial limited edition but Shaw’s site says they are looking for a publisher. [...]...
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Gorillaz+Birds & Souls+Tanlines+Loscil8 March 2010, 6:29 pm
I’m pretty proud of this music selection today because its so diverse on the electronic end, we have a track from the potentially Top 40 worldwide Gorillaz, a summer track from Birds & Souls, a hip Yeasayers like song from Tanlines and one of the most beautiful ambient tracks that has come out this year [...]...
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The shameless side of Club Music – Part. 25 March 2010, 9:50 pm
I’ve been bored with dance music for a bit now when it comes to the more upbeat stuff(the slow groove stuff has been amazing though). I use to play these kind of records and it was a ton of fun to dj out but its pretty much been harsh cut up remixes of Top [...]...
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Old School BMX5 March 2010, 4:53 pm
I wish I could say these were from when I was younger, but the closest I ever got to BMX was digging jumps and watching my friends careen off of them (I went off once with a road bike, crashed, and stayed grounded after that).
Anyway the above shots were taken by Cameron Muilenburg [...]...
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Mark E works 2005 – 2009 selected tracks4 March 2010, 6:37 pm
Mark E’s works 2005 -2009 selected tracks and edits is a must have in my mind, I only wish I had collected all these tracks on vinyl but here it is in an easy to swoop CD over at Phonica.
Mark E’s production is very groove based a slow burn if you will, its [...]...
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Subtítulos automáticos para Youtube7 March 2010, 8:18 pm
El pasado 4 de marzo @linki avanzaba mediante un RT (retweet) de @ilde sobre la noticia relacionada de techcrunch.com en la que nos anunciaban el lanzamiento de los subtítulos automáticos para Youtube. Fijaros en el nuevo icono CC que aparece en el reproductor de Youtube.
Este lanzamiento es una muestra más de la evolución de las nuevas [...]...
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Campaña contra el cancer de mama “tocate las bocinas”28 February 2010, 8:57 pm
Navegando por la red me he tropezado con una campaña muy divertida y original, creada por Ogilvy, para la concienciación de la autoexploración y la realización de mamografias, para diagnosticar de forma precoz el cáncer de mama, ya que según comentan en lasblogenpunto.com gracias a un diagnóstico precoz se logra la curación en un 95% [...]...
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OMExpo Madrid 2010 primeras impresiones24 February 2010, 9:57 pm
Buenas tardes a tod@s el motivo de este post es transmitiros mis primeras impresiones de sobre OMExpo Madrid 2010.
Mis primeras impresiones son que OMExpo Madrid no ha evolucionado mucho o casi nada respecto al año 2009. Los contenidos de las ponencias estan siendo bastane básicos y poco innovadores, exceptuando algunas de las ponencias como es [...]...
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OMExpo Madrid arranca en menos de 24 horas23 February 2010, 9:17 am
OMExpo Madrid arranca en menos de 24 horas, en OMExpo podrás intercambiar opiniones con profesionales del sector, asisitr a conferencias donde ponenetes de talla nacional e internacional aportarán información sobre su experiéncia y novedades en las estrategias relacionadas con el Marketing Online, entre los que encontramos a:
Laura Chaibi Head of EU APG Research and Insights [...]...
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El poder de los usuarios23 February 2010, 12:38 am
Esta noche después de ver la actuación de “John Cobra”, de forma accidental al ver un enlace que hacia mención la emisión que estaba haciendo rtve.es en directo desde su página Web mi reacción fué ir a ver el número de votos que este “personaje” por llamarlo de algún modo había consegido en la web [...]...
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El poder de las redes sociales al servicio de las empresas – Resumen21 February 2010, 11:54 pm
Salu2.0 lo primero que quiero hacer antes de empezar con el post resumen del evento es agradecer a Ángel González, CEO Ideagoras, Carlos Roca, Jordi Puig, Director Comercial Experian CheetahMail, Jordi Merino, profesor de sociología de la Universidad, Sergio A. Aragon Business Developmente Manager de Xing y por supuesto no puedo olvidarme de los asisitentes al [...]...
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El poder de las redes sociales al servicio de la empresas9 February 2010, 4:02 pm
Conferéncia gratuita organitzada por linkm.es y el Maresme Centre de Negocis (Consell Comarcal del Maresme)
El poder de las redes sociales al servicio de las empresas
Fecha: jueves, 18 de febrero de 2010 – 6 h tarde
Lugar: Sala de Conferencias del Maresme Centro de Negocios
(Mapa de ubicación)
Organiza: Maresme Centro de Negocios y linkm.es
En el transcurso de [...]...
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Guia de la nueva página de inicio de Facebook5 February 2010, 10:27 am
Buenos días queridos lectores, llevaba días sin escribir, pero hay situaciones que obligan a coger el teclado y escribir sobre ello, y esta es una de ellas.
Hoy mismo al acceder a mi cuenta de Facebook, me han activado la nueva página de Inicio de Facebook. Hace unos días que había visto algo por ahí y [...]...
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“iPad’s keynote” by Buenafuente29 January 2010, 12:49 am
Para acabar la semana con un poco de humor, os dejo la Keynote del iPad by Buenafuente:
fuente: @Berto_Romero
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El Apple Tablet, una realidad27 January 2010, 1:36 pm
Se confirman los rumores, el Apple Tablet, hoy 27 de enero de 2010 será una realidad.
En applesfera.com nos comentan que Jason Calacanis, co-fundador de Weblogs Inc y una de las personalidades más fiables del mundo tecnológico, está hablando largo y tendido del inminente Tablet de Apple en @jason su cuenta en twitter (madre mía como le [...]...
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Nerf N-Strike Maverick10 March 2010, 9:09 am
For the edge you need to win any battle, the Nerf N-Strike Maverick ($14) is the blaster for the job. With its imposing size and rapid launching action, your foes will run for the hills rather than face down this much firepower. Get incredible range and accuracy when firing the six included ...Visit Playgrounder for the full post....
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Make Your Own Chewing Gum10 March 2010, 9:08 am
Not only is it good, sticky fun to Make Your Own Chewing Gum ($12), but this kit is your chance to experience gum the way it was meant to be. These days, there’s all sorts of synthetic goo in gum, but this kit has chicle, from the sap of the Sapodilla tree as its base, just like all gum ...Visit Playgrounder for the full post....
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Fridge Frames10 March 2010, 9:07 am
Spend just a few minutes reading this Fridge Frames tutorial, and then just a few dollars on supplies, and transform your fridge from crayon chaos to amateur art gallery. Half a dozen steps take you through marking and cutting the backing piece, gluing some magnets, and protecting those truly ...Visit Playgrounder for the full post....
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Animal Swing-Lid Cans10 March 2010, 9:06 am
Put a friendly face on your garbage with these Animal Swing-Lid Cans ($12). Easy to open with a gentle push, the specially designed lids swing closed automatically to keep your trash under wraps. Choose from four adorable animal designs, or get one of each for every room in your house. [via ...Visit Playgrounder for the full post....
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Magnetic Tile Building Set10 March 2010, 9:05 am
For the budding architect who wants to branch out from traditional blocks, the Magnetic Tile Building Set ($50) is full of new possibilities. Each of the 32 pieces contains magnets along the edges that let kids connect them in any configuration they can imagine. This award winning set includes ...Visit Playgrounder for the full post....
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Hot Wheels Custom Motors Interactive Videos9 March 2010, 9:09 am
Experience the thrill of commanding your own pit crew in a series of three races in the Hot Wheels Custom Motors Interactive Video. Choose from a GT Racer or a Baja Truck to enter in the Cup Challenge. Before each race, make tough choices on how to customize your vehicle for the terrain, then ...Visit Playgrounder for the full post....
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Green Eyed Sock Kitty9 March 2010, 9:08 am
Who says socks can only be made into monkeys? The Green Eyed Sock Kitty ($12) is the sweetest thing to ever arise from reclaimed acrylic socks. Green button cat eyes peer out from her soft face, while a matching green bow around her neck makes her a perfect gift for any springtime occasion. ...Visit Playgrounder for the full post....
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HaPe International E-Racer Le Mans9 March 2010, 9:07 am
Built for speed, and minimal environmental impact, the HaPe International E-Racer Le Mans ($17) features aerodynamic styling, and roll-bars to keep the imaginary driver safe. Big wheels ensure a smooth ride over floors and carpets for great racing action anywhere. Made from sustainable bamboo ...Visit Playgrounder for the full post....
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Plan Toy Breakfast Menu9 March 2010, 9:06 am
Serve up a hefty helping of the most important meal of the day with the Plan Toys Breakfast Menu ($23). Whether you like your eggs fried or boiled, with bacon or sausage on the side, there are plenty of options, and since everything is made of organic recycled rubber wood, there’s no fat ...Visit Playgrounder for the full post....
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ABC Block Cart9 March 2010, 9:05 am
Now little ones can build and learn everywhere they go with the ABC Block Cart ($14). A set of 30 blocks, with both letters and numbers, are ready to roll in this adorable wooden cart. It’s the perfect size for pulling along and keeps all the blocks neatly organized. Pictures of animals ...Visit Playgrounder for the full post....
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