Ubiquity for Firefox from Aza Raskin on Vimeo. Mozilla Labs » Blog Archive » Introducing Ubiquity The overall goals of Ubiquity are to explore how best to: * Empower users to control the web browser with language-based instructions. (With search, users type what they want to find. With Ubiquity, they type what they want to do.) * Enable on-demand, user-generated mashups with existing open Web APIs. (In other words, allowing everyone–not just Web developers–to remix the Web so it fits their needs, no matter what page they are on, or what they are doing.) * Use Trust networks and social constructs to balance security with ease of extensibility. * Extend the browser functionality easily. I think Microsoft is going to copy the hell out of this and release a “Microsoft Live OpenWeb Command Window Beta” before mid-September. Less

  El petróleo por las nubes, la inflación en todos los mercados y la crisis norteamericana son el escenario que marca el 2008 para las automotrices. Un año que, de por sí ya venía mal, se está agravando por cuestiones internas y externas a la industria. Pero en momentos de crisis lo grandes tienen que salir [...] Less

The latest component of SAP's ecosystem started operatin - the new Co-Innovation Lab (COIL) Tokyo. Watch how COIL help getting SAP, partners and customers together in order to create and develop new, innovative Solutions and products. Less

The iconic British brand is celebrating quite a milestone this month, considering its humble origins as M. Cooper Overalls Ltd., founded in 1908 (the same year Ford launched the first mass production car) by one Morris Cooper, a tailor by trade.  In 1914, the company switched to making battle fatigues, and later designed British uniforms for World War 2; more recently, they created parade wear for the Beijing Olympics. Along the way, the self described Fine English Denim Company introduced "front zip" ladies jeans to an outraged public, as well as 60s tartan slacks and bell bottoms, 70s cords, and skin-tight acid wash "jogging jeans" with a drawstring and prefabricated holes...perfect for the glamazon 80s. Some of Lee Cooper's cooler fashion collaborations have been with Lou Doillon (top), Jade Jagger, Giles Deacon, Jean Charles de Castelbajac, and a neon-bathed Jane Birkin in this shiny ad from 1978. For more on the brand, check out LeeCooper.com. To buy the outrageously cool Lou Doillon for Lee Cooper stone wash jacket and high-waisted shorts she's wearing, go to LeeCooper-Online.com. And for more fun with denim, check out this 1979 Lee Cooper ad by Gary Numan: - Lesley Scott   Grab this Headline Animator sh_domain = 'fashiontribes.typepad.com'; RELATED STORIES:                                  an interesting history of your fave pants                           Justin Timberlake stars as William Rast             ...& don't miss:         vintage style 50s jeans with modern sizing     how to rock high-waisted jeans     Lanvin for Acne jeans     We heart denim too - CLICK HERE for more       fashiontribes. Less

Rob Garner, who handles search engine marketing channel strategies for iCrossing, discusses how search marketers are looking at domains and trends regarding domain investing Less

Los datos surgieron de un informe realizado por GroupM, la empresa que concentra las principales centrales de medios del grupo WPP. Según la agencia, los Juegos Olímpicos impulsarían la inversión publicitaria China haciéndola crecer un 22% para finales de 2008. Siguiendo estos datos, el país asiático se convertiría en el segundo mercado publicitario del mundo [...] Less

A partir del 7 de agosto y hasta el 8 de septiembre de 2008 se abre la inscripción para participar por segundo año consecutivo del concurso de animación digital Levi’s onedotzero_buenosaires 2008. En esta nueva edición del concurso, se suma además la categoría de Vj´s + dj´s. El concurso  se destaca a nivel internacional por reunir [...] Less

Guest Sherry Goldman discusses PR in a Recession Environment from controlling your message, transparency, downsizing , budget issues and how struggling companies can find ways to maintain their market share. Less

Si bien ya pasamos mitad de año, los principales cambios que se están viviendo en términos de tendencias de consumo y hábitos, no son algo que tengan fecha de expiración. Por eso, acá presentamos un informe confeccionado por Bates141, la división asiática de la red de agencias de marketing directo, donde se pone el acento [...] Less

En el mismo día en que comienzan la mayor competencia deportiva del mundo (el próximo viernes 8 de agosto), la marca deportiva lanza una nueva línea urbana, Nike Sportswear (NSW), que combina una fuerte inspiración en el deporte, sumándole estilo e incorporando lo último en innovación y tecnología. La línea representa la re-evolución de ocho productos, [...] Less

En los últimos años el acercamiento entre las representaciones artísticas, las acciones de marketing y la publicidad se ha acentuado. Sea porque unos necesitan de un poco de contenido para aggiornar su discurso consumista; o bien porque los otros necesitan abrir las puertas a la sociedad para no perecer encerrados en un museo. Estos cruces de [...] Less

En uno de sus intentos por comprender qué es lo que está pasando con internet y los nuevos medios, Universal McCann presentó la tercera edición de su informe Wave. En esta nueva edición, la central del grupo Interpublic aborda el impacto de los nuevos medios “sociales” en los consumidores y la sociedad en general. Desde el [...] Less

Sí, es el segmento más atractivo para las marcas, aún el más complicado de alcanzar. Sea por cuestiones propias del género o por ser las que más expuestas están al consumo (no hay que ser machista para darse cuenta que el mercado de productos masivos dedicado a las mujeres es mayor al de los hombres: [...] Less

Esta entrevista fue realizada el 25 de julio de 2008 por Alicia Vidal en el programa radial Todo Pasa que se emite de lunes a viernes, entre las 14 y las 15 horas, por Radio El Mundo, AM 1070. Produccion de Pablo Di Trapani. Tema: El Seminario sobre la responsabilidad del marketing que realizará LAMAC (Latin [...] Less

El evento tendrá lugar el próximo 1 y 2 de agosto en el Centro de Exposiciones de Costa Salguero, con entrada libre y gratuita. La organización de la Expo corre por cuenta de la Cámara Argentina de Proveedores de la Industria del Wellness (CAPIW) y Axis Group. La Expo Wellness congregará a los principales proveedores del [...] Less

For tonight's eco-challenge, fashion vegan Natalie Portman will be guest judging the remaining 15 designers. Plus, Tim Gunn says "Holla at'chya boy!" which, alone, is worth the price of admission.  - Lesley Scott !ë Grab this Headline Animator sh_domain = 'fashiontribes.typepad.com'; RELATED STORIES:                                  Tim Gunn answers 10 questions                           Nina Garcia chats with Fashiontribes!             ...& don't miss:         Christian Siriano designs prom dresses for online avatars     the Project Runway chocolate challenge: would you wear it?     shop Project Runway on Bluefly     Nina Garcia shows how to add drama to your wardrobe       fashiontribes.   Less

La Cámara Argentina de Centrales de Medios (CACEM), presentó el análisis de las inversiones publicitarias en la Argentina. El informe refleja que durante el período enero-junio de este año la inversión publicitaria alcanzó los $ 3.212 millones, un 22 % más que en el mismo período de 2007, manteniéndose la tendencia registrada en el primer [...] Less

Esta entrevista fue realizada el 18 de julio de 2008 por Alicia Vidal y Oscar Volonterio en el programa radial Todo Pasa que se emite de lunes a viernes, entre las 14 y las 15 horas, por Radio El Mundo, AM 1070. Produccion de Pablo Di Trapani. Tema: Nuevas tendencias de consumo en Argentina. Duración: 00:12:07 Para descargar [...] Less

VC, investment, funding Wade Roush wrote: Second-quarter venture activity in the New England region recovered somewhat after a tepid first quarter—but was still down significantly compared to the same period a year ago, according to data released over the weekend by Dow Jones VentureSource. Private equity investments by New England venture firms totaled $714 million for the quarter, a 16 percent increase over the first quarter’s disappointing $615 million (the poorest performance since mid-2005). But, reflecting the national trend, New England startups collected quite a bit less (23 percent) in the second quarter of 2008 than they did in the second quarter of 2007. The declines weren’t uniform across all industries, however. Healthcare helped to drag down the statistics the most, with 21 deals worth a total of $299 million in 2Q08, compared to 38 deals worth $408 million in 2Q07. Information technology fared just as poorly, with 34 deals in the quarter worth $226 million, compared to 58 deals worth $423 million in 2Q07. But energy and utility startups were hot—they attracted 6 funding rounds worth $28 million in the second quarter this year, compared to exactly zero a year ago. Startups offering business and financial services and industrial goods and materials also saw increased venture interest. Interestingly, the region’s biggest venture rounds for the second quarter tended to be significantly larger than the first quarter’s leading rounds. While only four of the top ten financing rounds in 1Q08 broke the $20 million mark (Mascoma, Reveal Imaging Technologies, Virtual Iron, and Vlingo), all of the top 10 deals in the second quarter were for $25 million or more. Here’s a list: Company City Amount Investors Enlight Biosciences Boston $39 million Eli Lilly, Merck, Pfizer, Puretech Ventures Aspen Aerogels Northborough, MA $37 million Arcapita Ventures, Lehman Brothers Venture Partners, Reservoir Capital Group, RockPort Capital Partners Concert Pharmaceuticals Lexington, MA $37 million Flagship Ventures, Greylock Partners, Mediphase Venture Partners, New Leaf Venture Partners, Skyline Ventures, SR One, Three Arch Partners, TVM Capital, Undisclosed Private Equity Investor, Westfield Capital Management EnVivo Pharmaceuticals Watertown, MA $35 million Fidelity Biosciences Segway Bedford, MA $35 million Credit Suisse Customized Fund Investment Agios Pharmaceuticals Boston $33 million Arch Venture Partners, Flagship Ventures, Third Rock Ventures Constellation Pharmaceuticals Cambridge, MA $32 million Column Group, Third Rock Ventures, Venrock OmniGuide Cambridge MA $25 million 3i Group, Electro Scientific Industries, Gainesborough Investments, Individual Investors, Psilos Group Partners, Stata Venture Partners, Westbury Partners Retail Convergence Boston $25 million Breakaway Ventures, General Catalyst Partners Stromedix Cambridge, MA $25 million Atlas Venture, Bessemer Venture Partners, Frazier Healthcare Ventures, New Leaf Venture Partners, Red Abbey Venture Partners While anyone who follows the news about venture-backed startups in New England will see some familiar names coming up again and again, the VentureSource data indicate that New England companies actually have connections with a large number of venture firms nationwide, and don’t seem to depend too heavily on a small cluster of firms, as startups in some other regions do. The eight firms most active in the region, listed below, were involved in only 27 of the region’s 76 funding rounds (not accounting for overlaps). Most Active Venture Capital Firms Investing in New England, 2Q08 Firm City # of Deals General Catalyst Partners Cambridge, MA 5 Atlas Venture Waltham, MA 4 Flybridge Capital Partners Boston 3 New Enterprise Associates Menlo Park, CA 3 Matrix Partners Waltham, MA 3 Lehman Brothers Venture Partners New York 3 Flagship Ventures Cambridge, MA 3 Charles River Ventures Waltham, MA 3 Dow Jones VentureSource rival PricewaterhouseCoopers MoneyTree also released a quarterly summary of venture activity over the weekend, using data provided by Thomson Reuters. The numbers in the two reports don’t match up precisely; for the New England region, the quarter-to-quarter shifts evident in the MoneyTree data are less dramatic than those in the VentureSource data. But the trend lines are the same. According to the MoneyTree report, New England firms raised $822.9 million in venture capital funding in the second quarter, up 5.5 percent from the first-quarter total of $779.9 million, but down 6.1 percent from 2Q07’s strong $875.9 million total. Comments | Permalink | Share |  E-mail UNDERWRITERS AND PARTNERS Less

The Timex Fashion Trend Director, Amy Goodman , recently discussed how to apply five of the hot fall fashion trends to watches. "Although the clothes were toned down, the season's key trends are amazingly relatable for the everyday woman with shining moments, as always, in accessories. Since a watch is a seasonless and always functional accessory, I’ve edited the thousands of watches in the Timex collection to show you a range of watches that marry with fall’s key styles." TREND #1: BRIGHT COLORS Fall's bold colors showed up as a vibrant kelly green at Gaultier Couture, princess pink at Givenchy Couture, shocking cobalt at Moschino, and rich royal purple at Zac Posen. But even if you opt out of head-to-toe hues, a chic colored watch (or three) will keep you right on trend. TREND #2: ON SAFARI From Gaultier Couture's lederhosen-clad adventurer to Gareth Pugh's futuristic warrior princess and leather sheath dresses in shades of army drab at Hermes, safari wanderlust wandered down the runways in full force. Try: An oversized men's watch with a classic, clean face and a chocolate or black band. TREND #3: MENSWEAR CHIC To catch the vibe, think Katherine Hepburn striding scandalously about in well-cut trousers - a wide swishy leg if you're tall enough; a more modified (and therefore flattering) version if you're not. Either way, a giant watch with a bold face makes sure that stylish statement on your wrist keeps up with your badass pants. (I, myself, would feel naked without my beloved, fabulously ginormous Timex TX.) TREND #4: TWINKLE, TWINKLE   Sparkling necklaces (Burberry), shiny bold bracelets and rings (Marc Jacobs), even bling for shoes (Christian Dior)...take a style cue from a bodacious babe who knew more really is more and make Mae West proud with a crystal-encrusted timepiece. TREND #5: TIMELESS BLACK & WHITE Whether rendered in a cheeky shift dress at Sass & Bide or in an outrageous embellished cello-shaped "dress" at Central Saint Martins, black and white is always right.  A classy gold or silver watch makes for just the right chic touch - for extra glamour points, sport black opera-length gloves and wear your watch on the outside. For more Amy Goodman's take on the trends, check out TimexStyle.com...however if it's just too soon to think Fall Fashion, she shot this fun quickie video covering the summer fashion trends and how to get the look for less: - Lesley Scott !ë Grab this Headline Animator sh_domain = 'fashiontribes.typepad.com'; RELATED STORIES:                                  Timex TX introduces TechnoLuxury                           an oversized watch = easy fashion fabulousness             ...& don't miss:         be fashionably late with a Tom Binns "No Time" neon watch (or make your own)     Badgley Mischka's new Art Deco timepieces     cool re-tooled vintage watches by Bellum Classics     skittles-colorful fun rubber watches from Ike Gomatto       fashiontribes. Less