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Simple Is Smart

Jerry Puffer — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:53:13 +0000

You don't have to tell me...I'm the Puffman. "Simple: Conquering the Crisis Of Complexity" is the new read (on sale April 2nd) from some world-renowned advisors who have faced down lawyers, businessmen, & government bureaucrats, a groundbreaking & invaluable guide to achieving clarity, transparency, & empathy to drive bottom line results & enhance the customer experience. Why am I readi

Bear Resistant Containers

Wendy Nielsen — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:04:09 +0000

WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. (AP) — Captive bears at the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center near West Yellowstone earn some of their keep by testing containers for manufacturers seeking certification that their product is bear resistant. Facilities manager Randy Gravatt tells KTVM-TV that the center’s bears all were captured after accessing unnatural or unsecured foods, making [...]

Just 2 Choices

Jerry Puffer — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:53:02 +0000

No, it’s not the menu at a tiny mom & pop restaurant…it’s the new book from Visual Learner Rico Racosky. With a name like this, the guy should have been either a football player or a professional wrestler! Either that or a part in the old Rocky Horror Picture Show. Rico has a background in [...]

Believe It Or Not

Jerry Puffer — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:26:06 +0000

A man shot in the face, not only lived, but spit the bullet out. A teenager survived being impaled by a large bamboo spike. A dying man was saved by a pizza delivery guy. (Was it thin or thick crust!). These are some of the stories Edward Meyer, VP of Exhibits & Archives from Ripley’s [...]

Wear My Ring

Jerry Puffer — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:11:23 +0000

Won’t you wear your ring around your neck…that’s what ol’ Elvis used to sing & I’ve come across a book on rings…actually it’s “Ring Shui-More about Move Your Rings, Change Your Life”. Barbara A. Berg is the author & she claims that you can attract the relationships you want through the placement of your rings. [...]

Do Not Track

Jerry Puffer — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:17:41 +0000

It’s likely that most of us use one of the major internet browsers-Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer. These browsers have all adopted a “Do Not Track” header to help protect users’ privacy. According to my special guest, Sarah Downey, from the online privacy company, Abine, the Do Not Track header only requests that sites [...]

How Do You "Profit" Online

Jerry Puffer — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:58:26 +0000

One way would be to grab Steve’s Olsher’s new read, “Internet Prophets-The World’s Leading Experts Reveal How to Profit Online”. The over-the-top Olsher is America’s Reinvention Expert & he’s taught thousands how to “NICHETIZE” BY IDENTIFYING & MONETIZING THEIR WHAT-that is, the ONE thing they were born to do. Olsher has apparently done it all. [...]

The Gabby Cabby went around the world

Jerry Puffer — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:13:18 +0000

According to the Saturday, December 24th New York newspaper, my friend Peter Franklin, the New York City Cab AND GAB driver transported Santa Claus around the world Christmas Eve, stopping in 171 countries overnight. I guess Santa used Pete because of some kind of labor dispute with his elves. Who would have thought! The Gab [...]

How do you stop this coughin?

Jerry Puffer — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:16:26 +0000

Don’t ask me, ask my special guest this afternoon (Tuesday) at 4:35 on the Puffman Show. He’s Edward Meyer from the world famous Ripley’s Believe It or Not and “Easy Ed” us one of my favorite guests ANY time of the year. This afternoon we’ll be talking about some strange gift ideas in Ripley’s latest [...]

They've gone & done it again!

Jerry Puffer — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:14:10 +0000

The Bathroom Readers’ Institute has done it again! They’re out with “Uncle John’s 24 Karat Gold Bathroom Reader” glittering with all-new absorbing material, proving again what makes it the best-selling bathroom-reading series in the world. Once again, The Bathroom Readers Institute has unearthed a priceless collection of surprising, amazing, head-scratching, and hilarious articles I’m LOL [...]

Cute Kitten Done in by Printer [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:23:58 +0000

The out tray of this printer provides a pretty nifty resting spot for a British Shorthair kitten — at first. Things take an ominous turn for the feline when the device comes to life and begins slowly spewing out paper. NEXT: Man Gets A Head Massage From His… Kitten? [via Huffington Post] Read Original: Cute [...]

It's Strikingly True

Jerry Puffer — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:09:19 +0000

"Strikingly True"! That's the title of the latest book from Ripley's Believe It or Not and I'll be giving away a brand new hard cover coffee table version of the book this afternoon (Monday) on the Puffman Show at 4:35 right after I interview Edward Meyer from Ripleys. Edward's the VP of Exhibits & Archives and he's one of my favorite guests to interview. The man i

Wearable Vibrating Device Simulates Getting Shot or Stabbed [VIDEO]

Dylan Schenker — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:50:00 +0000

Have you ever thought, “I wish I could know what it felt like to get shot or stabbed, but without the risk of death or permanent injury?” Well, a Japanese research group may have figured out a wearable way to simulate the feeling without all the actual shooting or stabbing. The sensation of an object [...]

Bomb Alarm Clock Promises Explosive Mornings [VIDEO]

Dylan Schenker — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:30:31 +0000

We’re all guilty of hitting the snooze button and sleeping a little bit longer in the morning. But with this alarm clock, if you don’t wake up on time to defuse it, you’re in for an explosive surprise.

Bridesmaid Attends Friend's Wedding Via iPad [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:58:50 +0000

Despite being chosen as a bridesmaid, Rene wasn’t able to make the trip to Colorado for her friend Jamie’s wedding. Thanks to technology, she was still able to take part in the big day in more than just spirit — by virtually attending the nuptials via iPad. Rene’s face was projected onto the screen of [...]

This Super-Tiny Computer Actually Works [VIDEO]

Dylan Schenker — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:50:15 +0000

With the latest Macbook Air weighing in at just over two pounds, it seems that computers just keep getting smaller and smaller — and this one, smaller than a human finger, is positively byte-sized. The coolest part? It actually works. The itty-bitty PC even has a mouse and mousepad that a giant hand comically maneuvers, [...]

'Smart Cart' Syncs with Phone Apps to Help You Shop

Shauna Wright — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:20:54 +0000

There’s little more frustrating than making a trek to the grocery store, only to get home and realize you forgot something important.

Mobile service provider SK Telecom hopes to change all that with a tablet PC-equipped Smart Cart that will sync items from a grocery-list smartphone app and show you exactly what you need to get. The WiFi-connected tablet even uses GPS to display product info and discounts while you shop, and makes recommendations based on past purchases.

Friskies Makes iPad Apps for Cats [VIDEOS]

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:39:50 +0000

Given how popular cats are on the internet, it’s no surprise that Friskies — makers of delicious cat food (or so our cats tell us) for over 50 years — recently rolled out a line of tablet-based apps just for cats. Featuring movements, shapes and colors tailored to appeal to kitty’s sensibilities, your feline friend can now download titles like ‘Cat Fishing’ ‘Tasty Treasures Hunt’ and ‘Party Mix-Up’ from the iTunes App Store and Android Market (if you don’t mind a couple of scratches on your screen). Watch some cats test drive the apps below:

Can a T-Shirt Charge Your Cell Phone Battery? [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:31:39 +0000

Being out and about and having your cell phone battery die has to be one of the most irritating first-world problems in existence.

What if you could avoid it simply by wearing the right shirt? That’s what UK mobile phone company Orange is striving for.

New Straw Lets You Eat and Sip All At Once

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:28:08 +0000

You know the drill. You get to the bottom of a bowl of soup or the milk remnants of your morning cereal, and you’re left with two choices: spoon up the rest in tiny increments, or tip the bowl to your face like a four-year-old. Now you have a third option. The Sip N Spoon [...]