Aretha Hat for Spring:PWP

Luke Song, 36, owner of Detroit's Mr. Song Millinery and the hat's creator, has more than 5,000 orders for the spring version of the Aretha Hat.

Mr. Song's phone has been ringing off the hook since Aretha Franklin wore his original creation in winter grey at Barrack Obama's inauguration ceremony. He now projects his $1 million millinery operation to grow six-fold. Pretty well perfect.

(photo credit: Fabrizio Costantini)

Multitasking: PWP?

Neuroscientists Sandra Aamoott and Sam Wang recently concluded:

Research on working memory training raises the possibility that the fast-paced modern world, despite its annoyances (or even because of them) may be improving our reasoning ability. Maybe even multitasking - not the most efficient way to work - is good for your brain because of the mental challenge. Something to think about when you're contemplating retirement on a deserted island.

(Artwork: Felix Stockwell)

Fonda and Beethoven: PWP

Jane Fonda is appearing on the Broadway stage for the first time in 46 years, starring in "33 Variations", a new drama written and directed by Moises Kaufman with music by Beethoven.

(photo credit: Sara Krulwich)

Zipsters:PWP

There are currently 275,000 zipsters in the US, Canada and London sharing 5500 Zipcars in thirteen cities and numerous university campuses across North America.

Zipcar.com offers a pretty well perfect alternative to traditional car rental and car ownership. Online applications cost $25 with annual dues starting at $50. Your zipcard arrives in the mail in a couple of days and voila - you're a zipster.

Go online, find your desired Zipcar location and decide which available cars appeal to you: Honda Civic - $13/hr, Mini-Cooper - $15/hr, BMW - $17/hr - and reserve. Daily rates available. Gas and insurance included: PWP.

Once you locate your Zipcar, waive your zipcard in front of the reader inside the windshield and the car unlocks. The key is in plain sight in the car. Return your Zipcar to the same location at the time agreed upon, litter-free.

(photo courtesy of www.zipcar.com)

SitOrSquat is a free program for iPhones and Blackberrys that locates public restrooms. It even includes user reviews and connects to Google Maps to offer directions. PWP

(logo courtesy of http://www.sitorsquat.com/)