As a child, you may have read The Pied Piper of Hamlin. The town of Hamlin had a terrible rat infestation in 1240, which the Pied Piper claimed he could resolve for a nominal fee. The town’s people agreed and the Piper eerily played his flute, leading all the rats from the city and into the river to drown.
"That new Wal-mart commercial for the holidays where the checkout lane lights light up and play Silver Bells is driving me crazy. I hear that chiming in everyone's cellphone ring tone....less than a month and it should be gone!!!"
Those of us with children and busy schedules realize that the most daunting weekly chore is inevitably the grocery store with one or more children along for the ride.
Marketers know this and, to a parent’s dismay, place candy, little toys and even child- sized cans of soda on shelves roughly three feet off the floor – eye level to my children.
"If you can't control your kids in a public place, then there is a problem. Explaining to children early in life about the gimmicks out there especially in marketing should be as important as have the stranger, drug or sex talk. I doubt that they teach about being a smart consumer in school- so if it does not come from home, it'll come from the "streets." Do you want that?"
The MAC cosmetic line was created in 1984 by makeup artist/photographer, Frank Toskan and hair salon owner, Frank Angelo. Both believed that the fashion industry needed a better product that would hold up to the elements related to photo shoots.
Through the years, MAC has promoted its products to women of all ages looking for products that will replicate the images of fashion models and stars around the world. Their bright and bold colors are not for the conservative women, but fabulous for the one who is looking for glamour and consistency in cosmetics.
"I do not know what is it with you women and this make-up? Yeah, I want to wake up and find your face on a pillow…I think not. I am shocked that Ru Paul was a spokes(model?) for the product. That just really seems weird to me…but I guess it got a lot of attention, ya know."
As a child in elementary school, I was afforded the small pleasure of walking the half-block home for lunch. On those cold, snowy winter days in Nebraska nothing could compare to a steaming bowl of Campbell's Soup when I came in the door, my face reddened from the bitter air. A grilled cheese sandwich with Campbell's Tomato Soup was top on my list of favorites. Of course, slurping noodles from my spoon while enjoying Chicken Noodle Soup was a close second.
Being on the limited income, my mother knew all the tricks of the trade when it came to making the most of her trips to the grocery store. Campbell's Soup, the famous meal-stretcher, might be one of the most versatile products on grocery store shelves.
"I like healthy foods. V8, although it has lots of salt is a good way to get the veggies I do not always have a chance to eat. Soups are good food (I think that was a tagline for Campbell’s). Again, the problem with high sodium, but boy do they taste good!
The way the soups are connected with the “Healthy partner” at Campbell’s makes a great deal of sense to me. Now soup is Mmm Mmm good and good for you."
What’s better than surgery for a younger-looking you? China’s longevity villages? China, the country that poisoned your baby formula, candy, pet food and toothpaste; “Just being here adds years to your life?”
What kind of garbage is that?
Close to the Vietnam border, Poyue and a number of neighboring villages in the Guangxi region make up what anti-aging enthusiasts are calling “longevity clusters.” The Bama County area boasts one centenarian for every 3,400 people, and one resident who is said to be 113 years old.
"I really think this is questionable. Sure people are chasing the dream of never getting old (or at least not looking like it). But the dubious distinction China has when it comes to good and services is a load. Melamine anyone?"
