The products are insignificant, but the ads are some of the most compelling and titilating content on TV. Even though many of these “impulse buy” products are targeted to women, I’m pretty sure these “nymphomercials” are aimed squarely at us. Think about it: They air in the middle of the night, they last about two minutes and they don’t show up as suspicious charges on your cable bill. So, if you find yourself in a real pinch (no internet, DVDs, phone service, imagination or even a Victoria’s Secret catalogue) and need a little “help,” here are some go-to goodies that are on good ‘ol basic TV.

1. Kush Support: Breast in Show

A pretty woman with huge boobs in frilly lingerie is tossing and turning in her bed, unable to sleep. She reaches into a little satin bag that she keeps conveniently by her pillow, and pulls out a phallic looking plastic rod. Then she slides the rod slowly between her luscious lady lumps, letting out a sigh of relief.

But wait…there’s more: They even call this thing “your nighttime companion.”

2. Wearable Towel: Breast way to Look Hot and Stupid Simultaneously

We can all relate with the difficulty of fastening a regular towel around a set of 34 DDs. This nymphomercial stars with a woman’s towel falling off, and only gets better from there. Part shower scene, part pool party, and part toga party, I may need to buy one of these to clean myself up.

But wait…there’s more: Implied threesome when the dude gets in the hot tub with two ladies. Very Roman.

3. Sticky Nips: Breast Choking Hazard

A woman with hard nipples gets noticed, and based on the “actresses,” this infomercial looks like it was shot inside of a walk-in freezer, in Fargo, in February. Turns out that Sticky Nipples are like little boob yarmulkes for women who have a hard time getting…uh…hard.

But wait…there’s more: Like beer, they come in light, medium, tan and deep. Also like beer, if you ingest too many of them you’ll probably get sick.

4. Booty Pop: Breast ASSests

Not a breast man? No problem. Watch woman shake their asses for two minutes straight, without having to hear the annoying hip-hop song that usually plays along. Booty Pop does for the ass what Sticky Nips (see above) did for tits. Women checking out their own asses (and each other’s) in front of a mirror is hot no matter how you slice it.

5. Cami Secret: Breast Peek-A-Boo

Although I am a firm believer that hiding God-given cleavage is a crime that should be punishable by lifetime confiscation of buttons, this nymphomercial gets away with it by playing off of the naughty girl vs. nice girl routine. Never mind the obvious workplace sexual harassment taking place; this “cleavage control” bra attachment shows that you can go from daddy’s good little girl to the office tease in under three seconds.

6. ???: Breast Reason to Learn Japanese

I have no idea what is actually being said in this international nymphomercial, but who cares? Watch Asian woman practice riding reverse cowgirl in just a sports bra: Olympic event 2016? Not sure what it is, what it costs, or why anybody would want to be raped by a piece of furniture, but I knows whats I likes.

But wait…there’s more: The guy in this ad is a little too happy, and may have voided the warranty at exactly :53 seconds in.

7. Secret Keeper: Breast Hiding Place

Bras are meant for holding two things; both of them are called boobs. But now with this “titty wallet,” women can always have a place to store their cash and hide their cocaine. As much as we love watching ladies remove things from their bras (you can see it 20 times in this spot), those “things” usually have nipples attached to them. The Secret Keeper is “for the woman on the go”… or the woman who just likes feeling herself up every time she needs a mint. I’ve only seen a woman reach into her bra for money twice in my life. One of them wore clear heels for a living, and the other one was saving up to buy clear heels.

But wait…there’s more: I’m still not sold on this idea, but on the bright side I think I’ve discovered a new way to cook a Hot Pocket.

via: TheSmokingJacket

At the BlackbBerry DevCon in San Francisco today, RIM introduced its brand new tablet device: the BlackBerry PlayBook, which is scheduled for release in early 2011 in North America with rollouts in Q2 in the rest of the world.

The PlayBook will run on the brand new BlackBerry Tablet OS SDK, which will be released to developers in the coming weeks.

So what does the PlayBook have to offer? It turns out, quite a lot. Featuring a 7″ screen (much like the newSamsung Galaxy Tab), the PlayBook sports a 1Ghz dual-core processor, has 1GB of RAM and touts the ability to multi-task and run Flash 10.1.

To a large extent, the PlayBook looks like it’s a showcase of RIM’s acquisition of QNX and QNX Neutrino is the base of the new OS.

RIM is selling this as the first “enterprise-ready” professional tablet.

Check out the specs:

• 7″ LCD, 1024 x 600, WSVGA, capacitive touch screen with full multi-touch and gesture support
• BlackBerry Tablet OS with support for symmetric multiprocessing
• 1 GHz dual-core processor
• 1 GB RAM
• Dual HD cameras (3 MP front facing, 5 MP rear facing), supports 1080p HD video recording
• Video playback: 1080p HD Video, H.264, MPEG, DivX, WMV
• Audio playback: MP3, AAC, WMA
• HDMI video output
• Wi-Fi – 802.11 a/b/g/n
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• Connectors: microHDMI, microUSB, charging contacts
• Open, flexible application platform with support for WebKit/HTML-5, Adobe
• Flash Player 10.1, Adobe Mobile AIR, Adobe Reader, POSIX, OpenGL, Java
• Ultra thin and portable:
• Measures 5.1″x7.6″x0.4″ (130mm x 193mm x 10mm)
• Weighs less than a pound (approximately 0.9 lb or 400g)
• Additional features and specifications of the BlackBerry PlayBook will be shared on or before the date this product is launched in retail outlets.
• RIM intends to also offer 3G and 4G models in the future.

The Mercedes-Benz 62 S Landaulet spotted in traffic on the streets of Barcelona, Spain. This sh*t is straight NASTY in the video! I might mess around and tie a sweater around my neck in the backseat too!

Finding work we enjoy is vital for our well being. After all most of us spend a fair portion of our week engaged in work. So how do we find work that we love? Here are some practical tips that I have found useful in my own life and when working with coaching clients.

1. Believe it is Possible

This might seem obvious, but if you don’t believe that you can do work that you love you. Some people think that other people can find work they love but not them or that they are too old or too young or just don’t have the skills. Start to be aware of any limiting beliefs you have and catch yourself. Start to read stories about other people who are doing work they love. There are plenty of websites out there dedicated to this. It is amazing how who we associate with can influence our mindset. Since starting my own blog and joining a blogging community full of people living on their own terms and doing work they love, my own working life has changed beyond recognition! What seems possible expands.

2. Try New Things

Sometimes people think that one day they will just know what their “calling” is and they are waiting for that day. Sometimes this happens, but usually the people that find work they love are the ones who are proactive and get out into the world and try new things.

Sean Aiken is a great example. Sean was unsure what he wanted to do with his life, so he started the One Week Job project. He traveled anywhere in the world working 52 jobs in 52 weeks to find his passion.

Trying new things makes life more enjoyable and interesting and expands your horizons and who knows where it may lead? Don’t be afraid to try new jobs after all how will you know what you enjoy if you haven’t tried it! I have had lots of jobs and each one got me a little bit clearer on what I enjoy doing.

3. Freelance

Freelancing is a great way to try different types of work and earn money at the same time. Have a look at your skills and see what you could do. Are you great with kids? You could do some babysitting. Good at tinkering with web design? Who not look into providing web design as a service? Good at organising your home? People will pay someone to do that for them. Obviously there needs to be a match between what you can offer and what people want and need but to get started brainstorm and see what you can offer. It is easy to dismiss ideas but with a little bit of thought you could turn your skills into a job and get experience at the same time. In my own search for work I love I realised I loved listening to and inspiring people. For a long time I didn’t know how to turn that into a job but when I took it seriously I became a Life Coach and Mentor and now love my work.

4. Do Some Research

There are some great resources out there which can help you to get clearer about the type of work you enjoy. The internet is a brilliant way to access these resources and it is amazing what information is available to help you succeed in any area of life. I also recommend books like “The Work You Were Born To Do” by Nick Williams and “What Colour is Your Parachute” by Richard. N. Bolles.

5. Volunteer

Volunteering is a great way to gain experience and learn a new trade at the same time. Many organisations welcome volunteers and have their own volunteering scheme. Volunteering is also a great way to build up your confidence and get comfortable with what you are doing. Volunteer positions often lead to paid employment within that organisation or in other places.

6. Don’t Be Afraid to Have Multiple Jobs

There is no rule that says you have to just have one job. I have been doing two different jobs this year as well as the work I do on my blog and I have realised how much I enjoy having a variety in my working week. I love coaching and mentoring but also discovered I really enjoy writing and the technical side of having a website. Don’t limit yourself. If it’s helpful to you pursue a few different avenues at the same time.

7. Follow Your Bliss

Pay attention to what you enjoy. There are lots of messages from society about what constitutes a good job, but in order to find work you truly love it is necessary to tune out to other peoples messages and focus on what you really want to do. Sometimes your job may be different to the traditional path or maybe it’s not been invented yet and it will be down to you to do that! Have the courage to follow what feels right for you. Then you start to find work you truly love and it won’t feel like work!

via: WorkAwesome

Lil Wayne – With You feat. Drake

G.O.O.D. Friday came so early this week it almost threw me off for a second. This time around Kanye called on Jay-Z and Swizz Beatz again along with RZA and his two new G.O.O.D. Music artists Pusha T and Cyhi the Prynce.

Kanye West – So Appalled (Ft. RZA, Jay-Z, Pusha T, Swizz Beatz, & Cyhi the Prynce)

Think Finance is a Sequoia-backed startup that provides banking services to the underbanked and unbaked. The company has been around since 2001 and has been profitable since 2003, but they’ve operated very much under the radar by design until now.

Today, Think Finance is announcing that they’ve secured a $90 million credit facility from Victory Park Capital Advisors. This massive line of credit will be used to develop, expand and underwrite, Elastic, Think Finance’s web-based bank account replacement product.

Elastic is currently operational as a pilot program, providing its online bankers with an Elastic debit card, line of credit, and access to bank account statements and account history. Think Finance will enhance Elastic’s services with a savings feature, financial literacy tools and budgeting tools. The company plans to release these features and aggressively push Elastic in the first quarter of 2011.

Elastic’s savings account feature will be tailored to train its customers to better manage finances and reward them for doing so through an Elastic scoring program. Each customer will start out with a score of 600 — the score is designed to mimic credit scores — and that score will go up when the customer makes a payment, sets up direct deposit, completes a financial literacy course or accomplishes other positive banking activities. The higher the score, the better, as Think Finance will issue customers with high scores rebates on finance charges, essentially depositing extra funds into a customer’s account for good behavior.

Elastic’s services will somewhat overlap with BankSimple’s radical approach to online banking. But, CEO Ken Rees doesn’t see the early stage startup as competition.

“We celebrate all of the innovators in the space that use technology for banking purposes. They [BankSimple] are more focused on the needs of prime consumers. We’re focused on the underbanked and unbanked — the estimated 60 million people who are not well served by traditional banks,” says Rees.

Image courtesy of barsen, Flickr
via: Mashable

Visa has just rolled out a new pilot program that allows New Yorkers to pay subway, bus and train fares with a wave of their iPhones.

New York City Transit, NJ TRANSIT and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey are participating in the pilot program. As part of the program, Visa is testing both payment cards and Visa payWave-enabled smartphones.

Rather than having to buy or refill a Metro card, travelers can just wave their phones in front of a contactless reader.

As we reported last month, Visa is also working with Bank of America to bring smartphone payments to retailers in New York City.

Smartphones that are equipped with a special sensor can transmit payment information to contactless card readers at fare gates. Not only does this help people get through transit stations more quickly; it also eliminates the need to buy a transit card or dig around in your purse for your existing pass.

Check out this video that Visa produced to show the smartWave wireless payment option in action:

Beyond New York, Visa is also working with LA Metro to bring TAP ReadyCARD dual-use prepaid Visa cards that act as both transit tickets and Visa debit cards.

Internationally, Visa has been deploying its payWave technology in Kuala Lampur, Singapor, Paris, Istanbul and London.

The New York subway program is only deployed across 28 stops along the Lexington subway line; but if it is successful, we might see this feature rolled out across the wider system.

Frankly, as someone who frequently loses or misplaces transit cards, having the option to just wave my smartphone to pay my fare sounds incredible. Even better than getting to use this feature for a train, using the system on the bus would make getting around much faster. Would you like to be able to pay for transit tickets by waving your phone? Let us know.

Image courtesy of Ed Yourdon
via: Mashable