Philip Rosedale's new startup creates marketplace for small, fun jobs
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From the maker of Second Life , here comes an interesting new startup. Coffee & Power says it is creating an online marketplace where people can buy and sell small jobs.
The San Francisco-based startup is the brainchild of Philip Rosedale, founder of Linden Lab and its virtual world Second Life. The marketplace can connect workers in a way that Rosedale says is fast, low-friction, and fun. The market has its own virtual currency and payment system, live communications and public chat, a game-like rating and review system, and a real-world facility where users can meet and work together.
“What can you do for someone else, right now? There are so many amazing and useful things that we could all do for each other if we just had a way to quickly find, explain, and pay for them.” said Coffee & Power cofounder Rosedale in a statement. “The remarkable range of jobs and services in Second Life was the inspiration to create Coffee & Power — we wanted to bring the same thing to the real world.”
Source: VentureBeat
Farberware Brand Launches New Line Exclusively at Walmart
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MIRAMAR, Fla., Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --
Today, home chefs seek value in their countertop kitchen appliances and they not only look for products that become fundamental components of their home, but also offer quality and timeless style. This combination of excellence and affordability is harder to find than ever. Russell Hobbs, the licensee of the Farberware brand, announced its newest addition to the small kitchen appliance category with an exclusive line only available at Walmart.
Farberware's sleek and stylish line of products includes a chic, programmable coffee and tea maker, a dual-function food processor and a powerhouse 10-speed blender. All have stainless steel finishes and unparalleled craftsmanship perfect for the home chef that is interested in high-quality, great-looking appliances at an affordable price.
"In today's economy, consumers perceive a 'good value' as more than just the lowest price. They also want all the bells and whistles they've come to expect in their appliances like stainless steel finishes, digital controls and dual functionality, and we're proud to say that this new line has all that and more," said Danielle Gosthe, Senior Brand Manager for the Farberware brand. "Our coffee and tea maker, food processor and blender go toe-to-toe with other well-known brands and beat them with more features, lower pricing and higher-end finishes."
Source: MarketWatch (press release)