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Naughty or Nice? Facebook Limits Santa's Friends

GeekSugar — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:54 -0700

Used to be, if you wanted to be Santa's friend, you'd be a good little girl or boy during the year and he would reward you come Christmas time. But hey, those are the old ways of the world! Now if you want to be Santa's friend, you just have to add him on Facebook. But unfortunately for Santa, there's a limit to how friendly you can really be.

The actual Santa Claus (his real and legit name) who runs an advocacy group for neglected and abused children, has added all of his allotted 5000 friends since he opened his account a few months ago, and is kinda peeved that he can't add more:

"It's hard for me to believe that Facebook would want to disappoint that many folks who might enjoy being Santa's friends. I'm not selling anything; so, I don't understand the problem."

To learn more about Facebook's friend limit, just read more.

Although this isn't the first time Facebook's friend limit has been challenged, and has said previously that the limit would be lifted, I don't think it's at the top of their priority list. Their view? No one really has 5000 friends. Is Facebook the new Grinch? They better watch out and think twice, or they could find themselves on Santa's "Naughty" list come December!

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Santa's Gone Centro. Say Hello to Claus.

Sponsor — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:06:03 -0800

For centuries, Santa functioned as a recluse, emerging only once a year to spread joy. But everything changed when he received an unexpected gift: a new Palm Centro. That was the moment when Santa became Claus.

The Centro streamlined his whole operation; he could get wish lists via text, compile his naughty/nice list through Facebook, and master his delivery route with Google Maps.

With voice, text, IM, email, web, touchscreen functionality, and picture and video captures, Claus thinks the Centro will be his No. 1 gift this year.

If you see Claus out and about, don’t be afraid to give him a shout and let him know what you want for the holidays. But don’t try to sit on his lap. A nice fist bump will do.

Can’t wait for Christmas? Get Palm Centro now!

Track Santa With a Quick Phone Call

GeekSugar — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 12:02:25 -0800

Yesterday I told you about text messaging Google for information, but how do you track Santa Claus in this age of information?
Beginning today you can log on to Tellme.com and find out what's happening at the North Pole, and on Sunday you can track Santa's path across the entire United States.

You'll hear Frosty, Rudolph or the Elves when you call and on Christmas Eve, starting at 7p.m. local time in your area children can call to track Santa's travels. Get out a map of the U.S. and help your kids learn about the states as Santa flies over each one.
Audio files of Santa entering your state are available upon request.

For tips on how to make it work, just read more

Just call Tellme, 1-800-555-TELL and say "Santa" to hear the latest news as Santa prepares to come to your town.

Digital Santa Photo Keychain: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:00:25 -0800

After seeing this cute Digital Santa Clause Keychain on OhGizmo!, I knew I could find a purpose for it-even if it meant giving it to one of my sisters as a Christmas present. With a 1.1-inch LCD display, 8MB of internal memory, these keychains are almost as big as the colorful digital photo ornaments. Each keychain costs around $15 each. Do you love them or are you going to leave them?

Santa is a Switcher

GeekSugar — Mon, 25 Dec 2006 14:41:55 -0800

According to a new Apple ad in the "switch" campaign, Santa Claus is a "switcher." Played by funnyman actor Will Ferrell, Santa jokes about the PC (as in politically correct) debate over saying Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays, while also playing into the Mac vs. PC debate.

Ahhh, I think it's safe to say both debates are nowhere near an end.

Display Ghosts and Goblins on Your House

GeekSugar — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:00:13 -0700

Imagine having a gadget that would allow you to project ghosts on your house for Halloween or snowflakes and Santa Clause on your house at Christmas? Well the all-occasion weatherproof Light Display Projector will do just that... as well as freak out every trick-or-treater on your street!

For $90, the light projector will display images across a 60'-wide surface area by directing a bright white beam onto a rotating mirror ball.

The projector also comes with a set of additional interchangeable slides to mix and match designs. The slides include a deer, stars, balloons, skaters, witches, bats, and ghosts. If your dad is the Clark Griswold type, you may want to invest in one of these projectors as a Christmas gift. How would the neighbors ever be able to compete?

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