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Cure your hangover--smash a pinata on YouTube

There's something vaguely touching when a brand shows it understands your ways, rather than telling you how you ought to live.

So who could fail to admire those who market Pepto-Bismol, a substance that looks recycled, but helps you cope with your body's need to emit that which you have cycled into it?

Instead of yet another singing, dancing, nauseating advertising effort, the Bismolites have decided to align their efforts online with events that are associated with excess.

You know, like Nathan's Famous July Fourth International Hot Dog Eating Contest? And Friday Nights at Wendy's? (I'… Read more

Pink iPods--the next generation

As noted in this space the other day, pink gadgetry is still very much in, to the dismay of some detractors (perhaps even among fellow Cravers). But in case any doubting Thomases remain, we point to the ultimate example: the iPod.

Proving its staying power, the pink iPod is in its fifth generation, according to Gizmodiva, the latest line being a "Romance Pink" limited edition from Colorware featuring a choice of four accents: rose, hearts, cherries and butterfly. Aside from these somewhat cheesy designs (can you say Hallmark?) the rest of the player is the same, with 30GB … Read more

Nokia does pink right

Pink phones, as we've noted before, can be a tricky proposition--there's a fine line between tasteful pastel and Pepto-Bismol. But this Nokia 7373 captures the right palette, though it kind of resembles an old-fashioned pencil box.

That's because it has a rotating 240 x 320 display with a rounded edge on one end, to go along with its 2-megapixel camera, MicroSD card slot and USB connectivity, as noted by TechEBlog. For men who have issues with a "Powder Pink" phone, the 7373 also comes in "Bronze Black" to go with your power drill.… Read more