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Man Trapped in Elevator Video Becomes an Internet Hit: But Why?
I'm sure you've probably seen this video already, since it's been spreading on the Internet like a wildfire, but if you haven't, here's some background info to bring you up to speed. On Friday October 15, 1999, Nicholas White went outside for a cigarette break while working in New York's McGraw-Hill building (it was 11pm on a Friday). On his way back, the elevator stopped, and he was trapped for 41 hours.
The Elevator Lifts Your Laptop To A Whole New Level
Do you find yourself constantly hunching over while staring at your laptop? Check out the new Elevator by Griffin, which raises your laptop to a safer and comfortable viewing level. The Elevator fits all laptops, keeps them securely in place and prevents your notebook from overheating!
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A DVD Turns a Drab TV Screen Into a Fab Light Installation
I still get a kick out of those virtual flames fireplace DVDs, so when I saw the Colorlight DVD on Chip Chick I instantly thought — how great for a dinner/cocktail party! Once you pop in the DVD (which costs $25), eight different colors will slowly rotate and set the mood for your little soiree (or romantic nightcap). I've been in elevators (London), airports (Frankfurt), and in airplanes (Virgin America) that have all used this color rotation technique to enhance moods, so put it to use in your living room, and you may get rave reviews!
How to Look and Feel Good Behind a Camera
Looking good in front of the camera is an ongoing battle for most of us, but being behind the camera can be just as nerve wracking. If you don't follow someone around with a camera everyday — like cough cough Spencer Pratt — you might want to brush up on a few tips that will make your photo subjects look better and make you a more confident photographer.
- Think about lighting and angles — If your subject is on the larger side do not take his or her picture from a low angle.
Space Invader Rings: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?
It seems like 2007 was the year of Space Invader sundries. From pillows, doormats and sweaters to these Space Invader Rings from the Toy Me Milano collection.
I happen to love the rings because they elevate video game love to a whole new level — they are unique, artistic and, if you ask me, completely geek chic.
How To Make Your Photo Subjects Look Thin
We all know the camera adds 10 pounds and while there are special, slimming cameras you can use to help battle the bulge, there are also some simple tips you can use to make sure your subjects are happy with the way they look on film.
Sublime Light features some great tips for keeping your friends feeling slim and trim. It's important to remember that lighting can be your best friend and worst enemy when it comes to photography, but it can't always be controlled.
Vintage Geek: First Cell Commercial Ever
Remember 1988, that simple time when there were no cell phone or iPod commercials and the only iPhone on the market was a clunky cord phone? Well, the era of pay phones and pen pals came to a close in 1989, when the first ever cell phone commercial aired, launching what was sure to be decades of 30-second signal strength battles.
Notice how Centel plays the "can you hear me now?"
Mini Cooper Limo With Pool Trumps Talking Billboards
I've been in hybrid car mode since Earth Day was last weekend, but this luxurious (and hilarious!) Mini Cooper Limo With Pool has elevated my mini coop love to an all time high.
As you know, earlier this year Mini makers launched a new ad campaign with special billboards controlled by Radio Frequency Identification in their cars. The ads display personalized messages to Mini drivers as they go by so you can program it to say "Hey geeksugar, don't forget the soy milk" or "Happy Birthday George Clooney."
Trend: Pay For A Powernap In The YeloChair
A new kind of spa, which offers a sleep therapy system of 20 to 40 minutes is targeting those of us that are easily tired by the "pressures of modern life." That phrase usually points to the internet-addicted, sit-at-your-desk- all-day masses, so I can only assume they want us to join them in their new concept in wellness.
Yelo is an upscale New York spa that offers body treatments designed to heal and alleviate specific conditions or ailments so that you can emerge balanced and energized.
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