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December 26, 2023

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Goffstown's own Santa-turned-bus-driver, Kelly Socia, spices up his New Hampshire Party Bus with a festive twist. With Santa at the wheel sporting a unique Dollar Store Collection tie every night, the 16-seat coach becomes a rolling holiday spectacle. Socia's tie obsession, sparked by a workplace scolding, now brings joy to passengers on Christmas light tours. From sax-playing elves to Rudolph's nose bending ties, it's Christmas cheer on wheels. Even quieter post-Christmas, the bus keeps the holiday vibe alive. Socia's retirement gig is a jolly ride blending celebrations, quirky ties, and a dash of New Hampshire charm.

So, there's this startup called Spotta, and guess what? They're on a mission to save us all from the bed bug apocalypse. You know those little buggers that wreck your furniture and crops? Yeah, those. Spotta's got these tiny genius devices with sensors that catch the creepy crawlies early on. No more waiting till your house is bug central. They attract the bugs, ID them, and even send you bug mugshots. It's like CSI but for your home. Finally, a high-tech solution to bugs that doesn't involve plastic buckets and sticky paper. Go Spotta!

Lorenzo Di Ciaccio, a former computer engineer, traded his corporate job for a mission: Ridaje, a startup turning Rome's homeless into gardeners. Using his severance pay, he founded Pedius, a software aiding those with hearing disabilities. Now, Ridaje tackles homelessness by revitalizing abandoned green spaces, creating a win-win for the environment and the marginalized. Lorenzo's philosophy? "Save and change the world one garden at a time," proving social work can be good business. Cheers to Ridaje for saying "daje" (come on!) to uplifting lives in the Eternal City!

Elon's wild tweets are burning a $75 million hole in Twitter's pocket as big shots like Airbnb and Coca-Cola hit the brakes on ads. Turns out, it's not just IBM and Disney – internal memos spill the beans on over 200 brands, from Amazon to Microsoft, thinking of ghosting the platform. Twitter says it's just $11 million at risk, but who's counting? This ad apocalypse couldn't come at a worse time, messing up their holiday quarter – you know, when they usually swim in ad money. Brands are ditching Twitter faster than you can say "tweets with consequences."

So, SXSW, the ultimate startup fiesta, wasn't born from genius but a failed New York music plan. Back in '87, during Spring Break, the founders turned the slowest music week into a hit. From 700 peeps to 60,000 badge holders today, they're the OG trash-to-treasure story. The lesson? Entrepreneurs, like rockstars, turn overlooked ideas into gold—persistently. SXSW isn't just celebs; it's where Twitter and Obama happened. So, if you're a startup, SXSW isn't a festival; it's a launchpad. Apply for Pitch; who knows, you might be the next Siri or Klout. Rock on, startup dreamers!

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