Home of the bean and the blog [Boston Globe]
A new website called Outsidein that tracks blogging trends has declared Boston the “bloggiest city” in America, with more posts per capita than any other city.
Taubman Centers Lets Back-To-School Shoppers Create a Life-Like Virtual Version of Themselves [CNNMoney]
10 malls owned by Taubman Centers will partner with Oddcast to help teens create wish lists for their back to school shopping, and then send that wish list with a personalized avatar explaining why they need it to their parents.
Rap Speaks To Thai Youth [Bangkok Post]
At the Battle of the Year 2007 in Bangkok it was clear that hip hop and breakdancing have taken off in Thailand (finally?), and it’s affecting the way young people grow up there. Related: With Crews and Zoos, a B-Boy World [NYT] It’s just as big in Korea.
550% More People Retouching Photos - Photoshopped Faces Becoming The Norm [TrendHunter]
Professional photo retouching stores have reported a 550% increase in business lately, and it’s not just for magazines. Everybody wants their photos touched up (you have to look good on Facebook, right?) Besides, it’s cheaper than a nose job.
Second Life Avatar Sued [DigitalTrends]
If Second Life wants to be like the real world, you should be able to get sued. At least that’s the thinking of Kevin Alderman, creator of the SexGen application for Second Life. Another avatar stole his product and started selling it in the virtual world, and Alderman is seeking the first avatar vs. avatar lawsuit.
Dr. Google and Dr. Microsoft [NYT]
As medical records and information become more digitized, Google and Microsoft are racing to be the company that saved the health care system. With 52% of adults frequently looking online for health information, they very well could be.
Your next move: Watch, don’t play, video games [USAToday]
Hollywood is closely watching the Championship Gaming Series which aired on DirectTV in July and the new documentary “The King of Kong” to see if gaming is something the mainstream is interested in, and it’s getting positive feedback.
Video: Madison Avenue Stampedes Onto Facebook [AdAge]
Execs at big companies like Coca-Cola and Am-Ex aren’t just using Facebook to get to reach the youth demographic, they’re also using it to network and poke people.
Job candidates getting tripped up by Facebook [MSNBC]
Many members of the older generation don’t use Facebook much–until they’re hiring digital natives. A lot of young people are now regretting all the of personal information and pictures they’ve put up on their SNS when they go to get their first job.
Mashable Launches the Web 2.0 Marketplace: Free for 48 Hours [Mashable]
Mashable just created a new destination for buying and selling Web 2.0 websites and services.
Animoto
This new automated slideshow site that creates the sweetest videos based on the feel of your music and pictures.
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