National Hardware Show 2011

The 2011 National Hardware Show® will be the place to be for the industry's biggest brands – with more top-of-the-line companies exhibiting in each product category. In addition to industry leaders like 3M, Scotts Co., Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, Char-broil and Jarden Safety & Security, this year's nearly sold-out event – to be held May 10-12 in Las Vegas – will feature more than 500 new suppliers in Hardware & Tools; Homewares; Lawn & Garden/Outdoor Living; Paint & Accessories; Plumbing & Electrical; Storage & Organization; and Tailgating, Camping & Picnic; as well as core product categories being featured in the Show's International Sourcing area.

MIPO will have a representative attending the show this year. Let us know if you want us to scout for you and your product. For more info visit nationalhardwareshow.com

LinkedIn Just Gave Users A Reason To Visit Every Day

As expected, LinkedIn launched a personalized news site this morning, and while it's not going to replace Twitter, it could give LinkedIn users reason to visit the site a lot more often.

That could help LinkedIn earn more money from advertising as it prepares for its IPO this year.

The site is called LinkedIn Today, and it looks a lot like any other news aggregator -- think Google News. The difference is that news stories are selected and given prominence based on your industry interests, stories that are popular among members of your LinkedIn network, and stories that are popular across the entire LinkedIn network.

Compliments from Innovation Daily