Technology, Popular Culture & Society
I had a chance to speak Gregg Bishop, director of the 2008 zombie hit Dance of the Dead while he was in Chicago for the flick's Midwest screening at Terror in the Aisles. The state of film is in dire peril, and zombie evolution is a fledgling concept. So to say speaking with Bishop was refreshing is an understatement. Read More »
Today was the long awaited iPhone 5 announcement, and the gathered masses anxiously awaited the introduction of the next Apple iPhone. The announcement was met with a mix of applause and disappointment, because instead of a step forward to the iPhone 5, it was a sidestep to improvement with the release of the iPhone 4S. Read More »
As you can imagine, I usually have nothing but bad things to say about Facebook. I was on the front lines complaining about their last batch of updates. When they started talking about a game changer for the way we use Facebook, I snubbed them. But then I got into the new Facebook Timeline Profile. I haven't been this excited about Facebook since 2005. All of my faith is restored in them. Read More »
Some good news has recently been announced for Green Day fans. Well, it may be good news, depending... Read More »
If you haven't been living under a rock for the past few years, you would undoubtedly know that Apple's iPhone has been the crown jewel of the cell phone industry since 2007. Since its inception, the iPhone has set the bar so high, it has taken other cell phone manufacturers more than four years to catch up to Apple in terms of hardware and form factor. This fall, that is about to change. Read More »
Business cards are very important when networking and branding yourself or your company. In no particular order here... Read More »
New to Socialtechpop.com is our new series that will be posted every Friday called Read More »
It's easy to get angry at politicians for mucking up the debt crisis, or not legalizing
So, Facebook has taken over and established a firm dictatorship in the realm of how we act and operate within our individual friend circles (not a plug for +1). There used to be a time when a friend one embarrass another by yelling something obscene when a good looking girl was around. But things aren't simple anymore. What could once be solved by a punch in the arm, is now pulled into the public realm. Read More »
Do you have a revolutionary idea? Does your idea have the potential to become the NEXT BIG THING? If so, we are looking for you! A new reality show being shot in Chicago is in search of entrepreneurs, inventors, and anyone with a great idea. You will be given the opportunity to pitch your concepts to a panel of venture capitalists, as well as other successful entrepreneurs and funding houses. If you think you have the next million-dollar idea, service, or product but need financial backing, then this is the show that can turn your fantasies into reality! Come prepared to pitch to our casting directors why your concept should be chosen and demonstrate your next big thing. Tell us what is unique and interesting about your plan and explain how investors are going to make money with you. Join us for a chance of a lifetime. See if your idea has what it takes to win the funding and support to jump start your future. Read More »
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