Inventions, Innovations and Interesting Ideas for the Inventor in All of Us.

Michael Jackson Figurine Will Be A Thriller

by Steve Levenstein

Michael Jackson fans will have to wait a few months for a new polyvinyl figurine of the King of Pop that shows him at his best, in full-out Thriller mode.

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Hair Washing Brush Provides Invigorating Massage

by Steve Levenstein

The "Innovation refreshing pretend! Brute" from Alinco may have a stressful name but when put to work on your hair and muscles, all that tension (and dirt) just washes away.

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Apple Logo Stands The Test Of Time For 30 Years

by Ron Callari

There are some visual images that make us feel good, whether it's a natural phenomenon like a rainbow, a man-made wonder like the Pyramids of Egypt or an emotionally impactful work of art like Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. To that list one might add logos - a graphic illustration that best exemplifies a product and is sensually pleasing to the eye. And there probably is no other design that has captured our modern-day imagination for as long as the Apple logo.

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As Seen On TV: Is the EZ Cracker All It's Cracked Up To Be?

by John P. Barker

Always getting eggshells in your scrambled eggs? Have a hard time separating egg whites from the yolks? If so, the EZ Cracker may be for you! But does it work?

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WhoDat Won The Superbowl? Letterman & Leno!

by Ron Callari

While it was a helluva Super Bowl (Go Saints), when it came down to the ads, too many of the commercials smacked of familiarity and a lot lacked the surprise element because they were leaked to YouTube in advance of the event. However one commercial kept under close wraps rose above the rest for for not only its shock value, but also because it played off of the overexposed celebrity of two men we've all grown to love over the years- namely Letterman and Leno!

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Fashionable Fanny Packs? Frilly Waist Purse On Etsy

by Fashion Finds

Fanny packs might be the farthest thing from fashionable, but sometimes you've just got to boycott those laws for a night or day out when lugging around a purse just isn't convenient. Fortunately, one creative designer has come up with a moderately more fashionable alternative that won't make you look and feel like a tourist!

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Jaguar Moving Forward with Electric XJ Sedan

by George Delozier

Early in the 2nd quarter of 2009, Jaguar/Land Rover received a massive chunk of funding from the European Investment Bank to help offset the costs of developing more fuel efficient vehicles. Since then the Engineers have been working tirelessly to get the new concepts from paper to production, a goal that will be realized with the introduction of the hybrid electric XJ Sedan.

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Who Wins The Social Media Bowl? #WhoDat vs #MyColts?

by Ron Callari

Dependent on what team you are rooting for in this year's Super Bowl (#SB44), you might be surprised to learn who is winning on the Social Media field of play. When Indianapolis Colts' Peyton Manning faces off against New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees, you might want to check out some of the stats and trends surfacing on the social networks before placing your final wager.

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Food-O-Rama: Restaurant Where Every Meal Is A Surprise

by Beth Hodgson

Last year I discovered an international café where you receive whatever meal the person before you ordered, so the food and drink you receive is always a surprise. For those risk-taking diners, there's a sit down restaurant that's comparable, and it sounds like things might get a little crazy!

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Pajamas Aren’t Just Against The Laws Of Public Fashion Anymore: UK Store Bans Toting PJs!

by Fashion Finds

In the wake of discovering jean pajamas that make sleepwear comfortable and acceptable for public outings, and interesting bit of news popped up that's about to encourage consumers to start shopping for pajamas that are in disguise!

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The Pepsi Refresh Project Looks For 1000 New Ideas Every Month

by Myra Per-Lee

If you don't see any Pepsi commercials tomorrow on the Superbowl, I'm here to tell you where all that money is going instead: on making the world a better place. That's right. Pepsi is set to spend more than $20 million this year to benefit causes proposed by the public in the areas of health, arts and culture, the environment and education. And you are invited to submit your ideas to the Pepsi Refresh Project and then get out the vote for your ideas.

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Champion Supersuit: The Thinnest Weather Suit Ever Developed

by Chris Weiss

The Champon Supersuit has the chance to be a revolutionary step forward in outdoor apparel. It still has Everest testing to undergo, but this looks like a game changer.

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Tea Party Movement Does Not Move Social Media

by Ron Callari

There is a strange phenomenon afoot in this country. The rumblings of an establishment of a "Tea Party" party can be heard growing louder and louder. The National Tea Party, a first-time convention for the group has attracted 1,100 delegates to Nashville, Tennessee for three days of protest, caucus and debate. It's a movement everyone says is people-powered to give voice to the frustrations of a heretofore leaderless party. With all this talk channeling through the traditional news vehicles of legacy newspapers and TV, why hasn't this group chosen to be represented on social networks?

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Local Mugshots: Publications That Bring The Skeletons Out Of The Closet Of Local Communities

by Beth Hodgson

We all love seeing those websites online that post mugshots of celebrities. It's great to laugh and poke fun at those who have done things dumber than the rest of us and gotten caught. It's a shame that this just isn't an option for those in our communities, isn't it? Oh wait, because guess what; now it is!!

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Retro Glasses Designer Jumps On The 3D Glasses Trend With Inspired Aviators

by Fashion Finds

I don't know about you, but the trend of 3D glasses that Avatar has revived is making me jealous. I don't know if it's because I miss those plastic fashion items from my childhood, or because I'm among the population that has yet to see the movie. Regardless, I'm glad to see there's a fashionable alternative.

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Design For The Moon! NASA's 2010 Art Contest For High School & College Students

by Myra Per-Lee

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is holding a moon-sized art contest for high-school and college students. The challenge is to submit an original work on the theme: Life and Work on the Moon.

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Sexy Eco-friendly Love Thong and Not So Sexy Eco-Friendly Boxers

by Gloria Campos

Sometimes there are images you come across online you wish you would have never seen, like a skinny hairy man in uncomfortable boxers made out of recycled circuit boards. Unfortunately, instead of turning away you realize you need to know why and who created this eyesore.

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Neuroscientists Study The Effects Of Acupunture And Give It A Nod

by T Goodman

Western medicine, being suspicious of anything that can't be objectively measured, has been late to incorporate acupuncture among its prescriptions for pain relief. But a study undertaken by neuroscientists at the University of York and the Hull York Medical School in Great Britain, may help to change some attitudes of medical professionals in the West.

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TV Adds 3D, Subtracts The Glasses

by Chris Weiss

A company from Singapore has announced 3D TV technology that boasts 64 viewing angles without requiring accompanying glasses. It'll be debuted next month.

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Geo Spam Heads Into Location-Based Territory

by Ron Callari

Well, it was bound to happen. As popular as location-based services are becoming, it didn't take long for the Spamalot Brigade to step in for a little menace and mayhem. As if privacy wasn't a big enough issue with LBSs, now we have to worry about hackers and other insidious tactics to infiltrate geo-tagged ads and profiles on our mobile devices.

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