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Political Statement Pieces: Obama Fashion Has A Political Twist


This Obama dress was a feature on the red carpet at the Emmy's. I wasn't going to feature it, but for reasons that aren't all positive, I haven't been able to stop thinking about it and just wanted to share this atrocity with all of our readers to get some thoughts.

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New GPS Highway System Takes Control of Your Car...Makes Road Trips Easier?


The seemingly endless hunt for ways to improve our day-to-day commute has led to many interesting and unique ideas.  While many are less than feasible, every now and again one comes along that just might be able to make a difference.  The GPS based “Sartre” system may be able to join this elite league of automotive innovations.

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Yenko Nameplate to Make Return to Muscle Car Tuning


While many fans of the new Camaro are just happy knowing the muscle car has made a successful return, others are still asking for more. The Z28 version of the new and improved pony car is still in limbo, and for some people the 422 horsepower V8 isn't enough to satisfy their right foot. A revival of the Yenko nameplate might just do the trick though.

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Designer Piggy Bank Holds $10,000: Buy Two And Save $20,000


A stunningly realistic pig, gilded or polymer coated in hot pink, by a world famous designer, would look smashing on her dark cherry server.  She would love it, even be encouraged to shove dollar bills through the cork opening and look forward to saving $10,000....

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Anti-Theft Collapsible Bike Wheel


These concept wheels provide an interesting new reason for thieves to pass your bike over (or at least spend an extra 3 minutes stealing it).

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Want To Be Sure That Your Mail Won't Explode?


In today's volatile global scenario, the Scanmail 10K offers an element of safety against... well, getting blown up by a letter.

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Environmentally Friendly TV Remote Runs On Touch, Not Batteries


Environmentally Friendly TV Remote Runs On Touch, Not Batteries
Power your TV remote control just by using it? It's more likely than you think. Practical, environmentally friendly piezoelectric powered devices now being developed could completely replace batteries in the future.

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G-Bound R/C Car Travels on Land and Water!


Zounds!  An amphibious remote-controlled car that can drive upside down?!?!?  What kind of craziness is this?!?!?

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Beer Bread Company: Pre-Mixed Recipes With One Favorite Ingredient


If you ask many men what their favorite thing is, one answer they'll likely tell you is beer. If you ask a woman who dreads cooking what she looks for most in meal preparation, she'll likely tell you prefabricated meals that require little preparation. Put those two things together and you get a unique company that brings together the best of both worlds.

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Terrifying Trend In The Jason Hoodie By Mark Ecko


Designer Mark Ecko has recently expanded his appeal by designing fashion items that appeal to niche markets - for example movie and video game fanatics. Previously, I posted the Halo Master Chief Hoodie, but this latest design tops it in a rather terrifying way.

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Something To Be Thankful For: Scientists Working Hard to Develop Unique Ways To Recycle Feathers


Have you ever wondered what happens to plucked turkey feathers? For the most part turkey feathers as well as feathers from various other poultry are simply incinerated, made in to low -grade animal feedstock or thrown away only to end up in a landfill. Fortunately, several scientists are working hard to develop new eco-friendly ways to recycle these feathers for future use.

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Unique Design From So Re Fa Eco-Fashion Show: Jacket That Converts Into Tent!


We've seen clothing that turn into sleeping bags before, but in a recent design competition for green emergency clothing, this concept has been one-upped with a much more practical convertible fashion item.

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Robots In Advertising


Robots have permeated modern culture thanks to the likes of R2-D2 and the Transformers, not to mention a wide-range of real inventions that help daily existence.  Is it any wonder that advertising firms utilize these metal constructs to influence product purchasing?

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Txt Blocker: Business Offers Will Power Service, Limiting Cell Phone Use


Cell phone bans while driving are being rolled out around the world, with varying penalties for those who still choose to talk or text and drive. While the distractions that cell phones can cause are obvious, there are some who just can't resist answering a ring or responding to a text even when they're on the road. Since some drivers lack willpower, there's a business that's decided to take advantage!

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Literary Genius Meets Fashion: Classic Novel Purses


For those who have a love of all things literary, this is a love that can be extended to fashion. Not all books can be read, at least not the kind that you can tote with you on a daily basis to ensure that everyone knows just how much you love the classics. These unique handbag designs are anything but classic accessories, it's the literary aspect that gives them this title!

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Portable Air Hockey Brings The Game Where It Never Existed Before


Portable Air Hockey is a great solution that allows for play of the popular game pretty much anywhere.

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Sushi Bars For Pets: Where Dogs And Cats Eat "Rawrrr"


Even veterinarians are recommending raw food diets for pets these days, but other marketing of raw food diets has lagged behind consumer interest, perhaps because the large pet food manufacturers with big marketing budgets have not jumped into the trend... yet.  But at least two small companies with raw food pet diets have found a delicious way to present their raw pet foods: sushi bars.

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Valentines Jewelry: Engagement Rings Sold With A Honeymoon On The Side!


In a period of economic downturn, businesses have got to do what they've got to do in order to make people spend money, particularly when their niche is one that people can take or leave when they're pinching pennies. While some women might not agree that jewelry falls into this category, there's one business that's not taking any chances with a unique business plan!

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Sarah Palin Trades In Twitter Tweets For Facebook Powder!


Sarah Palin Going Rogue on Facebook
How can anyone forget the now infamous 'lipstick on a pig' reference during the last political campaign and the hockey Mom from the Tundra that turned "going rogue" into a mantra. Well now that same lady is using the "powder" of social media to sell books and position herself for a run at the highest post in the land.

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"Pirate" Murdoch Claims Search Engines Arrrhhh Stealing His Material


Rupert Murdoch, the Pirate
What do you get when you cross legacy newspapers with an arch conservative right-wing publisher? Rupert Murdoch, that's who! In a new twist as how to not play nice with Google and the other top search engines, Murdoch's controversial approach might either become a new business model for other newspapers to emulate, or a crash and burn scenario that sees the rise and fall of his own Phoenix!

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