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by Brilliant
The term 'thong' refers to more than one fashion item; the kind that can be worn on your bum or the kind that can be worn on your feet. More often than not it's thought of as lingerie, though, so one footwear company has taken that idea and gone with the logical next step.
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by Chris Weiss
Vail Resorts, the same company pompous enough to use the Web domain
Snow.com, is about to up the geek ante. If you're an actual skier with
plans for a Vail vacation, you might want to go ahead and upgrade to
Jackson Hole or Big Sky right...about...now.
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by Kim Patterson
If you are an avid shark enthusiast, watching Jaws every movie night and
never missing a shark special on TV, yet you also enjoy the refined
tradition of a hot cup of steeped tea then the Sharky Tea Infuser is
made for you. This tea accessory, by Argentinean designer Pablo
Matteoda, is an unexpected combination of elegance and gory fun.
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by Chris Weiss
Black Diamond recently introduced an ultralight, ultra-stowable line of hiking poles it calls Z-poles.
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by Doug Bonderud
According to scientists at the University of Minnesota, gamblers may actually be as rational as the rest of us - and just as wrong.
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by Chris Weiss
Five of the oddest, scariest and least recommended activities that you could ever subject life and limb to.
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by Ron Callari
It appears the privacy debates are evolving in tandem with Social Media
morphing into its next iteration, the Semantic Web. As we struggle to
redefine privacy and transparency, how we access and utilize data will
become a much more robust enterprise. Concurrently, as Facebook's Open
Graph and "Like" buttons begin to define who we are, the essence of
hyperlinks are metamorphosing into peoplelinks.
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by Kim Patterson
Kids have their tough days at school and parents have just as tough a
time wondering how their kids will cope with their time away at school. The Talkatoo was created by a mom who was going through this same struggle with her two young kids.
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by Steve Levenstein
This jumbo-sized golden mosquito coil cover looks as if might attract flies but its real purpose is to repel mosquitoes... and bring the owner some good luck in the bargain
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by Chris Weiss
Want to stare in the eyes of a hungry, 1,000-lb. reptile as he licks his lips fantasizing about feasting on your doughy body? Croc Cage Diving it is.
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by Doug Bonderud
Researchers at the City College of New York (CCNY) have found a way to identify just who is the most likely to spread a disease or generate the most-read status updates in a human network.
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by Ron Callari
Just when you thought the furor over Facebook's infringement of users'
privacy rights was beginning to settle down somewhat, within the last
week Mark Zuckerberg's social network stirs the pot once again, both
figuratively and literally.
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by Steve Levenstein
Big burgers come and go but the Great Moon Burger from McDonalds Japan is here to stay - on your waistline.
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by Fashion Finds
So here's the thing; it's not at all unusual to see fashion designs hit
the runways that just will never translate into street-wear. People like
to admire the trends that appear in a new collection, but the chances
of them buying to wear is extremely slim. If showing off your best
"assets" is your thing, you might get a kick out of this new fashion
that had its debut on the runways. But there's a good chance that you'll
agree this fashion will be reserved for runway wear only.
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by Fashion Finds
Women love fashion items that are versatile, but it's rare that a
handbag actually fills more than one role. Sure, a hobo bag or another
popular style of bag can go from day to night, but you can't make a hobo
transform into a clutch. Well, a new bag design actually makes
something to that effect happen so you can indluge yourself in one of
the most versatile bags out there.
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by Ron Callari
In this last week, both Condé Nast and Mark Zuckerberg have
censored "Just Say Now' marijuana ads for both the Reddit and Facebook
social networks. The ads support the passage of California's Proposition
19, which would largely legalize the use of marijuana in the state.
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by Ron Callari
A year ago, Quick Response (QR) codes and location-based social networks
as a means for social interaction were only shared in limited techie
circles. During the summer of 2010 - however, based on augmented
reality and geolocation becoming the latest and hottest tools in our
social media toolbox, even one of the largest cities in the world is
cozying up to this new technology.
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by Kim Patterson
Milk and cookies, tea and cookies, coffee and cookies, hot chocolate and
cookies – they are all fantastic combinations, but if you are not
situated near a table it can be difficult to balance your delicious duo. The Dunk Mug is a very clever idea, combining a traditional mug and an easily accessible resting spot for your cookies.
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by Kim Patterson
The Japanese, long known for their unusual gadgets, have developed a
unique way to test your health. While remaining true to efficiency,
the “Intelligence Toilet” design by Toto tests the sugar levels in
your urine as well as weighing you and checking your blood pressure all
while you use the facilities.
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by Doug Bonderud
The Senzo Nightlight lets you feel your way in the dark by actually giving you light when you touch the walls
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by Chris Weiss
The versatile Blue Ridge Camping Hammock serves as both a hammock tent and a bivy.
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by Ron Callari
Ever since Square's CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey left Twitter to roll
out his mobile payment plug-in device and related software for merchants
to accept credit card payments via their mobiles, skeptics and
criminals alike have taken heed.
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by Steve Levenstein
That's no dump! Would you buy your furniture from a store whose mascot is a flying, smiling, cartoon cow-pie? Of course you would... and now you can.
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by Chris Weiss
Part home decor, part home gym, the Ciclotte puts new emphasis on functional artwork.
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by Ron Callari
What can the underdog or new social network to do to compete with
Facebook? Just a few short months ago there seemed to be an opening when FB went all 'Open Graph' on us. Privacy became the primary issue and un-Facebook-like networks emerged.
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by Steve Levenstein
A pair of 'smart' touchscreen vending machines newly installed in a Tokyo train station make drink suggestions based on the buyer's appearance.
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by Kim Patterson
If you are one of those people who likes to catch some extra Z’s every
chance you get then the Snazzy Napper may be just the invention for
you. The idea behind the Snazzy Napper seems to be to give the spontaneous
sleeper a bit of extra comfort and darkness in order to promote a more
restful snooze.
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by Chris Weiss
They're different. They're useful. And they're Amish.
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by Chris Weiss
Need an fitness monitor that's more like a morning serving of drill sergeant? Here's your guy.
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by Doug Bonderud
From designer Eugene Kim comes the Eagle Phone, a new model he hopes LG will purchase and help take flight.
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by Doug Bonderud
A new galvanic vestibular stimulation system (GVS) allows astronauts to experience the feeling of "coming down" from outer space here on home soil.
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by Doug Bonderud
From the University of Kansas comes a breakthrough in spintronics - a new way to store and read computerized data.
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by Ron Callari
Groupon is the number one social media discount program online today.
Expected to reach $400 million in revenue this year, it sends retail
offers to about 13 million registered users by email. Retailers that are
accepted into the program are willing to pay the firm 50% of an item's
retail price to be featured. So why are so many merchant griping about
the related boost in sales?
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by Steve Levenstein
Tired of cooling your heels waiting for a hot meal to be served? The Stealth dining room table's built-in heat lamp keeps your legs warm even if dinner is served cold.
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by Kim Patterson
Baby accessories almost all seem to fit into one category, that being
‘large and annoying, but just handy enough that you can’t get rid of
them’. One of the super annoying, awkward items is the baby bathtub. If you are feeling my pain on this one then the BabyDam may do the
trick.
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by Chris Weiss
Combine two outdoor essentials--water and light--into one streamlined piece of gear.
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by Chris Weiss
The Scubacraft SC3 is the perfect way to take you and two of your scuba buddies on and under the water for the ride of your lives.
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by Doug Bonderud
For the busy streets of Beijing, a new "super bus" is being touted that straddles roadways and can move up to 1,400 people at a time.
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by Brilliant
Make your wait in the airport security line more fun and interesting with Suitcase Stickers.
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by Ron Callari
It's no secret that Google has had a hard time seeking the "Holy Grail"
when it comes to social networking. While rumors swirl as to its
strident efforts to compete with the big boys in this space, Facebook is
quick to fend off its would-be competition by allegedly stealing Intel
from the Big G. Testing the waters with one's of existing social
networks only popular in India and Brazil, Google's Orkut is launching a
new feature that's thought to be overlooked by others.
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by Steve Levenstein
A scarf that utilizes evaporative cooling offers those sweltering in summer heat a new way to keep cool, albeit at the cost of looking a little silly.
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by Kim Patterson
It is sometimes tough to imagine what we did before microwaves. They
haven’t been around for very long, relatively speaking, but they have
become such a fixture in most people’s day to day lives. There are still some situations though where a microwave would be handy, but one is not available. The Wavebox is perfect for these instances and comes complete with a carrying handle on top.
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by Doug Bonderud
The Swiftpoint mouse is designed to take over for your old laptop touchpad - and save you from throwing the thing out the window after 7 hours of dragging your fingers slowly around, mis-clicking and generating massive amounts of rage.
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by Doug Bonderud
Boston University deploys plans to create self-cleaning solar panels to boost energy output. Shine on, scholars!
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by Ron Callari
If you're an agency like Umpf
out of the UK that develops social media campaigns for your clients to
generate buzz, user-generated content and customer engagement - what do
you do to promote yourselves. Well- while somewhat transparent - you
lay claim to establishing a "Social Media Halls of Fame" in hopes of
becoming the go-to source for identifying the best social media
campaigns initiated...
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by Kim Patterson
Have you ever wondered why some people go so far with their cosmetic
enhancements? It seems that time and time again we see pictures of
celebrities who looked much better before they started hitting the ‘spa’
or plastic surgeon’s office on a regular basis. Turkish designer, Burcu Büyükünal, has created a line of facial jewelry to highlight this skewed sense of beauty.
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by Ron Callari
Airports have only recently tested the social media waters. For the
amount of time the average traveler actually spends in transit, airport
operators are just beginning to realize the benefits of employing revenue
generation initiatives,'destination marketing' techniques and other
methods to engage passengers before they enplane and after they deplane
aircraft. To that end, social media is a major boon to customer
engagement.
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by Kim Patterson
There are so many theories on the best way to lose weight. One that has been proven to have an impact is portion control. Slimware is a line of stylish plates designed to give you a subtle
reminder about the amount of each food group you should be consuming at
each meal.
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by Chris Weiss
Bushnell has expanded its BackTrack line of personal navigation units to include more features and less material.
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by Ron Callari
Merging geolocation check-ins with frequent traveler programs was a
logical evolutionary step in the location-based social networking
development. Seen as a necessary evil by hotels and airlines to operate
on a competitive playing field, the frequent traveler programs that were
introduced over thirty years are now adapting to today's technological
advancements.
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by Steve Levenstein
This stylish, practical and colorful folding bike makes perfect sense for commuters living in crowded cities who still love the appeal of riding on two wheels.
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by Kim Patterson
Potty training is frustrating to say the least. Luckily I have a little girl. I have heard that little boys can be more difficult and even once you teach them to sit and use the toilet
they will still need to learn how to stand and pee. If your little (or big) boy has reached this advanced stage of the potty
training process and needs a little help with aim then the Wee Wee Aim
Football may help.
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by Chris Weiss
With no giant refrigerator necessary, IceHoldz deliver realistic indoor ice climbing.
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by Chris Weiss
The Aerobed Pakmat combines a camping mat and pump for easy storage, transport and inflation.
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by Ron Callari
Only if you've been secluded on a deserted island for the last ten
years, would you be clueless as to how social media has affected our
daily lives. As part of our global zeitgeist whether or not you own a
computer or a smartphone - the online tech sector is so hot, a series of
movies are in the works that are banking on geek appeal to attract mainstream audiences.
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by Steve Levenstein
Tropicana "Orange With Rare Cheese Flavor", a new Fruit Sweets drink from the Japanese division of the global orange juice powerhouse, offers thirsty office workers a "sweet and sour" snack that combines oranges and cream cheese - presumably without curdling.
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by Myra Per-Lee
Cute Circuit, a London fashion house that specializes in wearable technology has unveiled its latest addition to its fashion line. The M-dress, your basic black cellphone dress.
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by Lady Bee
Ruff! Designer jewelry for dogs that I wouldn't mind wearing at all. Wait until you see it....
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by Toby
At Decker Yeadon the focus is on the environment - particularly
on how new material technologies can lessen the impact on water and
energy depletion while positively contributing to health, safety, and
security. The creation of the OOoo Chair,
invisible though it may be, stands out as the chair design with the
least impact on the environment, although I don't know about 'security.'
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by Ron Callari
As popular as Foursquare has become, it will soon be dwarfed by the amount of press surfacing with the release of Facebook's new location-based platform Places. It stands to reason - Foursquare's 2.5 million is a spit in the proverbial geolocation ocean compared to Facebook's half billion online users and 100+ million accessing Facebook on their mobile devices. However with all things Facebook, the taint of the invasion of privacy seems to come part and parcel.
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by T Goodman
Almost as if it were a conspiracy by Big Pharma, Prof. Donald Light said
the pharmaceutical market was the "most dangerous market for lemons in
modern society." He said that when the toxic side effects of most
drugs were taken into account, plus their misuse, they can become "a
significant cause of death," rather than helping patients.
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by T Goodman
LSD, magic mushrooms, ketamine... We thought they died out with Timothy Leary.
But Swiss researchers now want to break the restriction on studying
these psychedelic drugs because they believe that the drugs may be therapeutic in treatment of psychiatric disorders.
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by Myra Per-Lee
Cadbury,
the world famous chocolate and candy maker, needs a new wrapper, a
revolutionary one that keeps chocolate from melting when exposed to
high temperatures. While you are at it, invent a wrapper that keeps
humans from melting in hot temperatures.
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by Doug Bonderud
University of Washington engineers have created a mobile American Sign Language device that uses a low bandwidth and has a high enough quality that users can actually be “heard”.
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by Ron Callari
If Chatroulette's notoriety for exposing one's self displayed the immature side of video chatting, Rounds
(formerly 6Rounds.com) shows how this space has matured into a
collaboration tool by grown-ups to engage in productive social
activities. This week, the Rounds app for Facebook was
introduced to allow the social network's over 500 millions users to
participate in video chats quick and easy, with no download
requirements.
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by Lady Bee
Birds in the wild can groom their nails, or claws, on the rough
branches of trees. They can bathe in the rain, the ocean, bay, or
brook. But what about pet birds? They also have a natural need to
groom themselves.
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by Toby
One of the things we don't get to do very much is interact with flying
insects... unless, of course, we're trying to kill them. But South
Korean born Jeongwon Ji, who recently set up his design studio in London, has come up with the Capture! lamp, to establish new, more positive, relationships between humans and insects.
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by T Goodman
Why is it such a widely held view that Californians are always on drugs? Forbes came out with its Most Medicated States list - the top ten drugged states - and California is not even number 10 on the list.
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by Doug Bonderud
Gaming powerhouse THQ is poised to claim an untapped niche of the Wii peripheral market with the uDraw, coming in late 2010.
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by Diana Eid
Andy Wright is an artist that creates sculptures in every style from hyper-realism to surreal and classical sculptures. One thing's for sure; these artworks of famous people look so real that it's like I'm in the same room as their crazy characters!
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by Doug Bonderud
Designer Ludwig Zeller has created the CubeBrowser, a six-sided mix of ingenuity and art that allows the enjoyment of photos in a whole new way.
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by Ron Callari
With all the talk about the need for Net Neutrality, both the world's
largest search engine and a major telecom company seem to be speaking
with forked tongue. While Google and Verizon say they support an Open
Internet, they hedge that position by also favoring a system that
charges for premium services. If they are successful, it's very possible
we may be paying for our social media in the forseeable future.
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by Toby
Austrian designer Thomas Feichtner took an experimental approach to his new silver cutlery designs he calls Cutt. Instead of form following function
as it does traditionally in product design, Feichtner took the project
on as an artistic creation rather than a functional one. I wonder if this knife, fork, and spoon are really functional, though.
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by Kim Patterson
Travelling with babies or toddlers can be a challenge, one that starts even before you leave the house. Of course baby needs a safe place to sleep, but why do all of the
options have to be so awkward? Well the GoCrib from Guava Family offers
a far more portable choice.
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by Myra Per-Lee
Pranav Mistry, Pattie Maes and Liyan Chang, researchers from MIT's
Media Lab, created an invisible mouse using an infrared laser beam on
the right side of a laptop keyboard and an infrared camera on the right
side of a laptop screen. Their prototype cost them all of $20.
Chances are the invisible mouse will cost you even less.
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by Myra Per-Lee
West Point Home the manufacturer of branded home products from Martex to Ralph Lauren to Harley Davidson. (Yes, there are HD
sheets and boy are they wild!) West Point Home now wants your
innovation for organization and storage products for any room in the
house, including the attic. The company has teamed up with Edison Nation to assist in collecting information and video about your ideas. There is a catch though...
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by Ron Callari
Even though the geolocation craze is only one-year old, it's about time
it grew up and replaced its baby teeth with those that offer a little
more of a bite. The 'check-in' game was fun - it was the new shiny thing
for a while. While the bragging rights were amusing - like all of life's
distractions- it appears that the novelty has lost its sheen - and more is needed to sustain its viability.
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by T Goodman
Perhaps all the stories that dogs and cats could sniff out cancers and
other serious illnesses in their owners left cancer researchers feeling
like they missed the boat somewhere....
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by Toby
Italian designer Mario Bellini created this romantic glow-in-the-dark couch he calls the Stardust Sofa. It looks as romantic as stardust and it's apparently as light weight as startdust too.
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by Doug Bonderud
Newcastle University scientists have determined that bacteria have the ability to smell you coming.
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by Ron Callari
Rupert Murdoch, the cantankerous media mogul and iconoclast has long
been known for his criticism of free access to news on the Internet.
Going so far as to accuse Google and other search engines of being 'content kleptomaniacs,' the tabloid titan is continuing to seek new ways to charge for online news.
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by Steve Levenstein
The Ice Aquarium in northeastern Japan's Miyagi Prefecture offers parka-clad visitors an eye to ice view of over 450 sea creatures, suspended for easy viewing within frozen blocks of polished ice.
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by Boomer Babe
When you get old, you should not have to vacuum. You read that here first. So someone invented a Laser Guided Robotic Vacuum
for us boomers and other folks who would rather be doing anything else
but vacuuming. Even if you had a maid, she wouldn't vacuum this good
for, although the robot moves around a lot like a human, its laser
vision is better than ours.
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by Ron Callari
Social networks have locked horns in the past as Facebook wrangled its
way from dormitory to dominating the Internet in six short years. Now at
500 million followers, its outstripped the competition and in some
regards considers itself its own sovereign state, third in size to only
India and China. So how does Google with its lack of social networking
savvy pose a threat?
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by Kim Patterson
Not everyone is born with a naturally perfect smile. Nowadays you can put on a smile, quite literally, like you would put on a
pair of pants. The Snap-On Smile is a quick and reversible alternative
to having dental work done.
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by Steve Levenstein
CrowdedInk lets you raise your mug to the Twitter friends you're following - while raising your Twitter friends' mugs at the same time.
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by Myra Per-Lee
I had a feeling something like the Posture Feedback Chair would
be created - a chair with a special touch that shocks you into sitting
up straight with the feel of a 'horsefly' landing on your back,
shoulders, or legs.
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by Toby
... Notice that there are few telltale marks of the traditional coffee table limiting Svilen Gamolov's awesome work...
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by Steve Levenstein
Look out, Apple iPhone 3G, Sharp's upcoming 3D smartphone is about to up the ante. The highly anticipated smartphone features an innovative screen that will display 3D images without the need to wear special glasses.
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by Ron Callari
For anyone who thinks China is a superpower in only the political arena,
they are missing the larger geopolitical picture. The Internet is the
21st Century's newest battlefield where countries will fight for
dominance over other nations.
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by Chris Weiss
Magic Cool is an innovative, new material designed to keep you cool during the dog days of summer. Wrap it around your head and enjoy protection from the sun and a boost of cooling.
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by Myra Per-Lee
Some people literally see beyond the limitations of others to invent
and develop assistive innovations that open doors to disabled persons.
In this case, Dr. Dennis Hong, from Virginia Polytechnical Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), made some in'roads' for blind persons with his invention of the world's first blind driver vehicle.
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by Doug Bonderud
From designer Fredrik Palmblad comes the Digital Wallet, a USB answer to the worn leather card-carriers we cling to.
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by Ron Callari
The twitterati are not happy with Facebook getting all the attention and
subsequent lampooning. With the soon-to-be-released movie about the
world's largest online social site, titled The Social Network - producers like Indy Mogul and Siok Siok Tan
are striking back with Twitter film projects to show that users can be
just as self-deprecating as Facebookers.
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by Steve Levenstein
Food for thought? It's likely these meat and vegetable themed notebooks will spark up an appetite - and not just for knowledge.
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by Chris Weiss
One of the most dominant pitchers ever, and a shoe-in Hall of Famer, Randy Johnson, who retired this past winter, is already on to his next gig. Unlike many ex-players who choose to stay in front of the camera in broadcasting roles, Johnson is stepping behind the camera.
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by Chris Weiss
Klymit, a Utah-based company known for its funky, gas-filled clothing line, recently made a splash at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, offering what it's calling the lightest camping mat in the industry. It may look scary, but it is sure to save your back, shoulders and legs.
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by Ron Callari
"If you can't acquire them, squash them" - might be Facebook's new
mantra in trying to create a foothold in the location-based social
networking space. Since Foursquare spurned Facebook's advances for
acquisition in favor of seeking more funding - the mighty social network
of half a billion has put Plan B into motion...
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by Myra Per-Lee
...Though created with the
topography of the city of Copenhagen, Denmark in mind, The Copenhagen
(Smart) Wheel has the 'wheels' to become a very hot bike item, no
matter where in the world you live. I mean doesn't every biker need a
boost now and then to get up those 45 degree hills?
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by Doug Bonderud
Personal electronics giant Apple flows into the liquid tech market with exclusive access to Liquidmetal.
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by Ron Callari
At last count there were over 4000 blogs and articles posted online
detailing the now infamous tale of Steven Slater, the flight attendant
who "went Postal" while flying the infriendly skies. Carrying too much
baggage took on multiple meanings when working-class rage reached new
heights.
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by Steve Levenstein
Dropping your mobile phone in the pool, the bathtub, a puddle, even the toilet used to be a recipe for data disaster. Not any more, thanks to the 'Dryer Box' - a cool cube that revives your phone and restores your data.
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by Gloria Campos
Make a green pact this school year to ditch (donate or recycle) all you're portable electronics. No way! Okay, if that's out of the question, how about carrying all your school supplies in a bag that can recharge your portable electronics with the power of the sun. Take a look below at the solar charge backpacks I found on Amazon.
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by Kim Patterson
There is no doubt that summer barbeques can be a lot of fun, but if you
are the one in charge of cooking the steaks they can quickly lose their
charm. Inevitably, each guest will request his/her steak done a
different way. To make these grilling get-togethers more enjoyable again you may want to pick up a Steak Station thermometer.
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by Kim Patterson
Umbrella strollers are so convenient. They are light, easily packed or
even carried along and quickly unfold for use. The only major problem
is that when you hang your diaper bag, purse or shopping bags on the
handles the extra weight causes the buggy to
topple backwards anytime the child is removed from the front. Enter the
Hamster Bag.
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by Doug Bonderud
From odd gadget supplier Fred and Friends – not sure who Fred is or just how close his friends are – comes the Tuned Up silicone iPhone case.
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by Chris Weiss
Bamboo probably wouldn't be your first choice for lugging water, unless you happened to be siphoning rain water in the jungle, but the Bamboo Bottle actually makes a pretty interesting case for the material.
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by Ron Callari
It's still very "buttoned" up (pun intended), but its been announced that
Twitter is taking control of the retweeting functionality for its
microblogging platform. Ever since Twitter has moved into a monetization
mode, its either acquired or competed head-on with apps designed by
third-party developers.
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by Beth Graddon-Hodgson
Do you know where your neighbours? Many of us move in, keep to ourselves and never get to know each other until we cross paths by coincidence. In movies and TV, friendly neighbourhood people may drop by with cookies or casserole when someone new moves to the street, but that just doesn't happen enough in real life these days. One business has decided to put a stop to that by helping people connect.
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by Steve Levenstein
A Japanese restaurant is advertising a rather unique dish: Fried Axolotl, served on a bed of noodles with green and red pepper garnishes. The wee beastie is fried whole, so squeamish folks should prepare themselves before clicking through!
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by T Goodman
For most of us, it's hard to imagine a girl entering puberty when she's
in third or fourth grade - before she's even started Algebra. But the
newest data from a study that began in 2003 was just published in Pediatrics and the findings are startling.
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by Doug Bonderud
New spray-on solar coating by Norwegian company EnSol AS hopes to make windows more than the eyes of your home by giving them the ability to help power what's inside.
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by Myra Per-Lee
The first Sharpie Liquid Pencil is being introduced to the market as I write. Made by Newell Rubbermaid, it is being touted as the reinvention of the mechanical pencil, a pencil that writes like a pen, but erases like a pencil.
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by Ron Callari
"Win a Free Walk-On Part In A Graphic Novel" is a social media first for a graphic novel. With the soon-to-be-published graphic novel, "Facebucks & Dumb F*cks," the authors are conducting an open casting call for anyone that knows how to tweet, update their Facebook status or produce a YouTube video - to be considered for a walk-on part.
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by Toby
Wall stickers have been very hot decorative items in home and office interiors. The trompe l'oeil (trick of the eye) effect creates many fabulous and fun 3D effects, including wall stickers of furniture, plants, even exterior scenes. But graduate students at the Chelsea College of Art and Design in London have unleashed a new purpose for such optical design. Their Anamorphic Typography makes a statement.
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by Ron Callari
Is the power of the unconscious more powerful than the power of the
people? Is brainsourcing a better barometer in determining preferences
than the wisdom of crowds, and if so, is there a new paradigm shift on the social media horizon?
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by Steve Levenstein
Is that a light bulb in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me? The answer is both! This portable pop-up LED light bulb shines cool white light when you need it, then folds flat like a credit card when you don't.
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by Kim Patterson
We often assume that if our skin is
covered by clothing that it is shielded from the damaging rays. The truth is that different pieces of clothing offer different levels of protection, some being very low. To enhance this protection factor you can add Sun Guard to your laundry washing routine.
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by T Goodman
Don't we all love our sleep? It's so utterly cleansing... if we are
lucky. But some of us don't sleep well or not long enough for sleep to
"knit up the ravell'd sleeve of care." Sleep researchers at five institutions looked to brain activity in this study of
the secrets of a good night's sleep.
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by Doug Bonderud
A new technique in cancer-killing uses magnetically heated nano particles to target and broil individual cancer cells. Toasty!
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by Toby
Among the loyal attendees to the Albacete, Spain film festival last month were guerilla designers from Luzinterruptus,
a Madrid-based design house known for its spontaneous public lighting designs. Wanting to
pay homage to the cult film Dawn and its author/director, Luzinterruptus left a shocker in this town....
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by Chris Weiss
It's a good thing for campers and outdoor sports enthusiasts that Easton didn't remain content just churning out aluminum. Easton's latest piece of outdoor gear proves its dedication to light, innovative products. A rather revolutionary, ultralight tent, the Kilo should prove to be a quick favorite of backpackers.
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by Ron Callari
In what seems like our never ending pursuit of crude oil, we have fought
wars, cozied up with countries like Saudi Arabia and have engaged in
endless debates as to why we search for fuel alternatives. While cars
powered by electricity are highly inefficient, and hybrids are costly,
perhaps the overlooked solution is in plain sight, namely, our
bathrooms.
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by Steve Levenstein
"But you'll look sweet, upon the seat of a bicycle built for... three?" Yes indeed, 3-seat bicycles are not only the real deal, purchasers in Tokyo are GETTING a deal thanks to generous tax incentives.
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by Steve Levenstein
The Buckle Up Key Holder looks like a car or truck seatbelt buckle with good reason: if seatbelts can keep YOU safe, they can do the same for your keys.
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by Ron Callari
Much has been written about Google waving good-bye to its ballyhooed enterprise system Google Wave as well as its recent acquisition of Slide,
an online leader in social entertainment. The fact that both events
occurred during this same week indicates preferences may be shifting on
the Social Web from business applications to those that fill our desire
for more leisurely pursuits.
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by Ron Callari
The Brazilian Ad Agency Moma Propaganda
has created an ingenious ad series based on how social media ads might
have looked if social networking was firmly implanted in the public
zeitgeist of the 1960s. Sounds like a screenplay for an episode of
"Twilight Zone" or a sequel for "Back to the Future"...
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by Ron Callari
For anyone that doesn't know the history of the origins of Facebook,
this story might have slipped under your radar. But in social media
circles, it has some significance. Sean Parker, Facebook's founding
president who will be portrayed by Justin Timberlake in the upcoming
flick, "The Social Network," has indicated interest in assisting the 17 year-old wundkerkind and founder of Chatroulette, Andrey Ternovskiy.
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by T Goodman
The mouse in the photo (seen in entirety on the jump) is actually middle aged, but he looks and acts
like a teenager. Why? Well, according to a discovery by Harvard
University researchers, it's because the mouse has maintained the
synapses between his nerves and his muscles, a key factor in keeping
him physically and mentally young.
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by Kim Patterson
Ice cold drinks are perfect for hot summer days and get togethers with
friends certainly call for a few special beverages. The challenge comes
in keeping your drinks cool when the temperatures start to rise. If you are facing this problem then you may want to look into Whiskey Stones.
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by Myra Per-Lee
We all have frustrations with gadgets that just don't work. And we think, 'Some day I'm going to invent a better lightbulb,'
or whatever. Well, finally, someone invented a fix for the d**n bottle
spray, which obviously never wanted us to fully use what it was
spraying.
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by Doug Bonderud
With online privacy an ever-growing concern, University of California compsci grad student Arturo Flores has developed a way to take the people out of the Google.
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by Ron Callari
To follow or not to follow - that is the question? Whether tis nobler in
the mind to tweet or not to tweet is an ongoing debate that seems to
have built a double-standard in the social media space.
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by Steve Levenstein
Duckface - the despised puckered pout seen way too often on the 'Net, may be poised to corrupt Japan. 'Perfect Lip Wrapping' lip balm helps girls prep their lips to get just the right level of overexposed duckface daffiness.
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by Kim Patterson
Much to parents’ dismay, most little kids love electronics. The worst
part is that somehow they seem to know the difference between the toy
versions of their favorite household gadgets and the real thing. The iMote was created to take the pressure off of your remote and give little kids a real working remote of their own.
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by Lady Bee
Among the many other talented and beautiful dog models returning to Pet
Fashion Week New York, Manfred is unique. Not only is he the world's most
famous dog clothing model, he's the inspiration for the most luxurious
dog clothing in the world.
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by Ron Callari
While Facebook is grabbing all the headlines with the soon-to-be-released movie "The Social Network," you might not have heard about the Twitter documentary coming out of Singapore called 'Twittamentary."
In its final stages of production and guaranteed to raise a few
eyebrows, the movie interviews both twi-hards and members of the
Twitterati, as well as those that think the microblogging platform is a
total waste of man's time and energy.
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by Toby
New Line, Italia has redefined the concept of personal cleanliness with its new line of computerized toilet/bidets. The Aqualet eLoo, which takes up less space than half of a toilet or bidet, is a must have for high tech gadget lovers as well as obsessive-compulsives.
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by Doug Bonderud
Haptic reader makes non-braille books into something readable for those who know the language of touch.
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by Kim Patterson
Morning routines can be hectic. Instead of heading to the local drive-thru for a quick bite you could pick up the Back to
Basics Egg and Muffin Toaster and have a hot breakfast sandwich in a
matter of minutes and prepared the way you want.
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by Steve Levenstein
A Japanese inventor has come up with a unique solution to the problem of drivers mistakenly stepping on the accelerator instead of the brake: combine both functions into a single floor pedal.
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by Gloria Campos
I love to sit and relax in the front yard chatting with my neighbors, while my kids run around on the grass with their friends. Last year my HOA fined me for leaving my lawn chairs outside. Apparently, I have the wrong kind. The right kind isn't in my budget. So, this year, I have nowhere comfortable to sit, but what if I grew my own lawn chairs, like the ones in England?
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by T Goodman
You hated going to the dentist, like most
of us. If that feeling was so strong that you skipped your regular
cleanings and ended up with a receding gum line and bleeding gums,
you've got periodontal disease. And that may not be all....
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by Ron Callari
Used to be "there's no such thing as a free lunch." Today "there's no such
thing as a free app," as 100s of thousands free apps on the market today
are security risks. According to the App Genome Project undertaken by the mobile security company Lookout, users' privacy is threatened with apps that collect and transmit their private data.
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by Lady Bee
A pet restaurant in Sydney, Australia, serves organic home-made meals and Doggiecinos to dogs and cats, while their humans get to do the salivating.
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by Doug Bonderud
Turns out that marine cone snails may do more than just sting fish and reel them in for the kill with their powerful conotoxin - the same toxic can mitigate pain in humans, or paralyze your enemies for a hilarious comeuppance.
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by Steve Levenstein
The Apple iPad is one very useful device, but a Japanese owner has found the popular tablet computer performs in ways Steve Jobs never thought of.
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by Kim Patterson
When I was a kid one of the coolest kinds of candy you could get was a ring pop because it was part accessory and part treat. Nowadays, kids can make their own edible trinkets and even keep cool in addition to looking cool. The Bling Pop from Urban Trend is a special mold kit for creating your own super-sized frozen jewels.
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by T Goodman
What? You thought that macho men were out? Perhaps you were hoping
that letting the sensitive side of your nature show would be more
appealing, even sexy, to a woman. Well, the researchers reporting in
the Psychology of Men and Masculinity journal thought so too.
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by Boomer Babe
Japan is unquestionably the robot capital of the world. They've invented robots that shop for you, cook for you, and even clean your toilets. But this particular robotic wheelchair has a more noble responsibility....
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by Toby
If you've found yourself in Lego-withdrawal, hiding in the bathroom with toys stolen from your kids... You need TwistTogether's new interconnecting Shelves. They come with TwistTogether interconnecting Lamps and they'll challenge you as often as you feel the need to re-decorate.
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by Doug Bonderud
Scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology try to bring Star Trek's translation technology to the battlefront, pave the way for hilarious mis-communications.
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by Ron Callari
Maybe not on par with the Wikileak informant
that spilled the beans regarding US classified information pertaining
to the War in Afghanistan - but a social network engineer may be in a
similar hot seat on the social media war-front between Google and
Facebook - that is, according to a TechCrunch report.
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by Ron Callari
It was just a matter of time for Facebook to step up its game to promote Facebook
Credits to mainstream America in the real world. And what better way to
do it than to have them available at nearly all of the 6,000 7-11
stores in the continental US?
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by Steve Levenstein
Octopus Ball Soda, anyone? Ramune summer shocker sodas do their worst to keep up with the Joneses.
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by T Goodman
Older persons, particularly women, are urged by their doctors to
increase their daily calcium to 1200 mg per day or more to compensate
for the natural loss of bone that occurs as we age. A large study now
reveals that calcium supplements are not without risk... big risk.
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by Kim Patterson
So, if you are planning a birthday bash and are having trouble finding
something that will really wow the crowd and cap off the event then the
Lotus Music Candle may just do the trick. It combines a unique candle shape with music and pyrotechnics to create a new birthday party experience.
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by Fashion Finds
The economy has been tough lately, so even fashionistas out there need to pinch pennies where they can. But is stretching one piece of clothing to be worn each and every day of the week for months going too far to save a buck? Who cares, because you're about to read about the most versatile dress in the world!
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by Lady Bee
Hot on the heels of Choken-Bako, the wind-up dogs that ate your coins, comes Oshikko Inu, "DO NOT Pee In the House!
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by Doug Bonderud
In an effort to make department store shopping far more accessible and slightly more embarrassing, designer Moonhawn Lee has invented the HelloTag.
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by Toby
... The Future Flora, what Boonje calls his new hybrid species of flower and light, are the most creative, most intricate of his metal works so far. They're just too must have, and what makes them more so is that they are not out of reach.
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by Ron Callari
As if there weren't enough bragging rights for checking into restaurants
and bars on terra firm, ubiquitous Foursquare has found a way to check
you in when you're hovering 30,000 feet above the planet. Starting
today, airline passengers who check-in to Foursquare via Gogo's inflight Internet service will earn a "Mile High Badge."
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by Steve Levenstein
Carnation has Instant Breakfast, Morinaga has a Pancake Milkshake... which would you rather drink?
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by Ron Callari
The latest iteration of Google's Android operating system is going to
market as "Froyo," the frozen ice-cream substitute. Continuing its
tradition of naming new OS versions as desserts in alphabetical order,
the operating system has gone from "Cupcake" to "Eclair" to "Froyo."
Experts say that this upgrade, although only a .01 boost to 2.2 is the tastiest to date.
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by Ron Callari
Unilever is experimenting with a promotion for their Omo Detergent product in Brazil. The brand is adding a GPS
device as an additional ingredient to its two-pound detergent box which
will trigger its promotion agency Bullet to track shoppers down from
the supermarket to their front door.
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by Ron Callari
In a world consumed by high-tech gadgetry, it's refreshing to be
presented with puzzles that require old-fashioned problem-solving - not
by computers- but by rational thinking human beings. Fans of crossword
puzzles, Sodoku, cryptic codes and those who just like to connect the
dots will enjoy Rubicon.