Simply Because

Piranha 3D

Oh Boy, now if you like your Horror with a dash of humour then this is for you.

I’m describing it as having a vaguely similar plot to Jaws with an 18 certificate not just for the horror but also for the editors obsession with breasts!!! I think during the filming of Piranha 3D they may have stolen the mantle from Silicon Valley for the amount of silicon enhancement on view!!!

I thought it was amusing to watch with a fairly good plot, interesting to see the return of Christopher Lloyd who played the mad scientist, last seen doing such a great job of in Back to the Future as Dr. Emmett Brown. It also allowed for some great thrills and tension as the little teethy fellas made their move, but enough of Kelly Brook and her co-star!!

Interestingly the little bit of footage below illustrates why you need to keep your pinkies and indeed any part of your anatomy on dry land and away from those teeth!!

That said, check out the movie…..... you’ll never swim in the sea on holiday again!!!!

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Posted by Josh on September 02, 2010

Mathew Street Festival

It’s one of the biggest inner-city music festivals, totally transforming the city centre into one big party. From tribute acts to the real thing, the festival has got something for everyone, from Ska to rock, and obviously, being Liverpool, there’s plenty of Beatles. As many a comment was made, the Mathew Street Festival is one use of council tax that pretty much every citizen can’t grumble about. The vibe is a good one; the atmosphere electric.

But one thing I didn’t see, amid the surging crowds, photo opportunities and shots at redemption, was any promotional staff. I mean, its a big area, so I could have missed some. But surely it’s an opportunity that can’t have been totally passed up? Liverpool is busy at the best of times, but the festival attracts somewhere between 150,000 to a whopping 200,000 people, all off work on a bank holiday with time to spare.

So, maybe this is a procurement opportunity for the cool cats at The Staff Republic. If you need a ready-made audience of thousands amid an atmosphere of joy and merriment, you know who to call.

Ghostbusters.

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Posted by Pawan on August 31, 2010

Why did the Dog Cross the Road!!

Now they say every dog has his day but this is pretty amazing!!

Came across this and just had to share it with the world, because it is an incredible feat of bravery and is something I’m betting you will have to watch twice.

Now I have no idea whether the 2 dogs knew each other or indeed whether that makes any difference whatsoever, it teaches us something special…......just when you thought Lassie was God, sorry typing error…, was Dog!!!  Here comes another Pooch that didn’t even wait for Hair and Make-Up, Light’s Camera, Action…....., he rushed to the rescue and in doing so could have been another casualty!!

Wow, well they say every day is a schoolday and as such you learn something new, for me it’s that if I’m in trouble I need a speed dial through to Battersea Dog’s Home!!!!!

Check it Out:

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Posted by Josh on August 18, 2010

One Minute Omlette

When I’m out and about, I always meet people who say they dont have time to eat healthily!

I didn’t think I did either - until i decided to go on a health kick, which forced me to eat healthy food! 

Ive always enjoyed cooking and one of my favourite things to cook is an omlette!

This is a quick video on how you can make a healthy low fat cheese omlette in just one minute!

And if you were wondering… new diet is going great, Ive lost 2 stone in my first month!

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Posted by Liam on August 12, 2010

iPad I saw a Puddy Tat

iPad, iPad! I iPad see a puddy tat!

Well, I pawed an iPad, and boy was it fun. Generally, I’m a technophile. When something new comes out I like to get on top of it. Not in a literal sense, but more in an “Oooooooooh, check out how cool this is and soon we’ll be in Star Trek,” sense.

That’s right, people. I’m a bit of a geek. So when reading today’s Guardian about how amezzingly well the iPad is doing (4million sold this month, compared to a projected 4million for the year) my thoughts naturally turn to my next paycheck and, while I eye the electricity bill that stares conspicuously back at me from our mail cat (literally a cat that holds our mail - in my opinion better than the iPad), I think, “Hmmmmmmmmm.”

Naturally, being a responsible so-and-so the leckie (as they call it round these parts) takes priority. But wait! I do have a birthday coming up and I’m struggling for ideas. Obviously my well-advertised love for all things Apple has precedent, and although the latest iPhone was next on my list I am just halfway into my current contract.

“All well and good,” you cry, “but where the devil is this going?” Well, have a look at that link and read the article, as it seems as though there are a number of competitors launching on the market. Sales of Google Android based devices have this year overtaken the iPhone in the US, and in the UK are up by 300%. “Yowsers!” screams Eminem, and while he may have just made a mess in his trousers - and perhaps rightly so - this promises to be the tip of the ice berg. Blackberry has been researching tablet devices, as has Hewlett Packard which has recently bought Palm software.

Now it seems, we’re back to the “Oooooh.” I feel like Jon-Luc Picard, and you are my ensigns. In which case, Ensign, plot a course for the future.

Engage.

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Posted by Pawan on August 11, 2010

Marketing Concepts

This made me laugh and kind of sums up some of the marketing concepts we have all come to love and know in just 2 minutes:

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Posted by Josh on August 01, 2010

R.S.Aaaaaaaaaaai

We’ve all put our bodies in the line of fire for campaigns, fought through the pain, chewed on the bullet, bravely soldiered on with key messages reeling spitfire from our grinning visages. With so much of a nod to Horatio Caine it ends up looking like the Churchill dog, err…Churchill, we rustle up our best gravelly voices, straighten our Pierre Cardins, don our rimless, smoked lenses and urge our left eyebrows towards their most impassioned coquetry, look the camera dead in the eye and snarl (in a friendly and engaging way), “That’s what I do.”

This time, however, it was particularly bad. The symptoms? An inability to achieve full flexibility in my wrist, sharp shooting pains during any sudden movements, hardcore intensity (and I’m not talking Bonkers 6) when lifting or turning…I am of course, talking about R.S.I.

I’m sure it’s a feeling that promotional people will be au fait with. Well, those who have undertaken audits anyhoo. During a marathon Mars audit, for which I was covering Liverpool, I was scanning those sweets like I was Clint Eastwood. Well, if Clint were to be in the promo game, obviously.

It’s a hazard of the job, and just as I’m about to head back to work after one of the most hectic working weeks of my career I was beginning to think that I could be seriously hampered. But, like any R.S.I. it cleared up with lots of rest. Pheeew! Crisis over. At least I could go to Thursday night footie and play my normal game. And then what happens? “Thundershot” Abs smashes one on goal and muggins saves it like the trooper that he is.

The result? An inability to achieve full flexibility in my wrist, sharp shooting pains during any sudden movements…

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Posted by Pawan on July 31, 2010

How to get on!

About to sign up to work for the Staff Republic?

Watch this video with tips and tricks on the Recruitment Process!

Good Luck

Liam
x

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Posted by Liam on July 18, 2010

FaceTime

Most of you know, I love the iPhone!

I’m already a proud owner of the iPhone 4 - and no - i haven’t had any problems!

But I saw a beautiful FaceTime ad from apple today to promote the iPhone4 video calling app.

I never thought how perfect video calling would be for deaf people! Three Mobile (remember them?) never did an ad which would show all the uses of video calling!

And you can only use FaceTime on WiFi - Three can do it anywhere - I bet the people in the three marketing department are KICKING themselves!

anyways - take a look and see all the clever uses for this genius piece of equipment!  p.s check out how many views its had!

Liam x

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Posted by Liam on July 18, 2010

Pantry Manor continues…...

So after episode 21 and all the initial infatuation between Doctor Jake and Nurse Val, we find ourselves a few episodes down the road and all is not as it seems, don..don..daahhhhh…....!!!

It would appear that there may be a case of Dr. Jake’l and Mr. Hyde!!, as Jake starts behaving very differently,  it’s as if he is possessed…. what will become of Nurse Val, is the moon made of cheese, how long is a piece of string!!.........

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Posted by Josh on July 14, 2010