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Interactive Toilet Offers Potty Trainees A Hand...Literally

by Kim Patterson

I for one know that potty training can be difficult. I am all for getting tips in the positive reinforcement department. I will pretty much take help from anywhere – well, almost anywhere. The Interactive Toilet concept may be taking things a little too far for impressionable potty users in training.

Social Media Twins Seek Greater Fortunes From Facebook Coffers Graphically

by Ron Callari

The Ivy League twins who accused Mark Zuckerberg of stealing the idea for Facebook at Harvard back in 2004 have reengaged their legal battle with him on the heels of an award-winning movie, an unauthorized biopic and a graphic novel that have brought greater focus to a social network that has already attracted a half billion-plus followers.

Kidorable Clothing Brightens Up Dreary Winter Days

by Kim Patterson

If you are looking for some adorably exceptional getups to keep your kids dry and warm this winter then you should have a look at the Kidorable line. This kid clothing company specializes in delightful creations that are sure to brighten up those dreary weather days.

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Probably Not TSA Approved - The Playmobil Security Checkpoint

by The Toymaster

With hilarity that seems almost too on-point to be real, the Playmobil "Security Check Point" has seen a sudden resurgence of interest online.

Impress The Family With Amazing Pancake Pen Creations

by Kim Patterson

Until now it took some special talent to create shaped pancakes, but with the Pancake Pen things may be a lot easier. The Pancake Pen by Tovolo allows you to mix and accurately dispense batter in one convenient container.

Have A Beer With Man's Best Friend

by Spencer Lanoue

Ever wish you could enjoy and ice-cold brew with your dog without worrying about harmful side-effects? Thanks to Dutch-made "Dog Beer" you can!

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The Snowman Paint Set Brings Back Winter Fun

by Kim Patterson

If you are having trouble bringing back the joy of the white stuff then the Snowman Paint Set might help ease you back over to the other side, at least for a time. The set will help you create the ultimate vibrant and cheery snowman – the perfect symbol of frosty fun!

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Save Your Holiday Cookies With The Oven Mitt Apron

by Kim Patterson

One of the biggest kitchen annoyances at this time of the year is keeping up with the timing of each item in the oven. It is easy to lose track and to leave something in a little too long. Why is this always the time when you can’t remember where you put down the oven mitts? If you were wearing an Oven Mitt Apron though, there would be no problem.

4Skins Briefs: Neutralize Bad Gas With A Funny Holiday Stocking Stuffer

by Brilliant

If you're looking for a hilarious stocking stuffer for your guy this holiday season that will actually be a gift for you, then I've found you a novelty clothing item that you're sure to appreciate. This item will solve a major problem for you and he may appreciate it too, or at least your appreciation!

Ninjabread Men Infiltrate The Holiday Season

by Kim Patterson

While catchy, few people have “Kung Fu Fighting” on their list of favorite holiday tunes. If you or someone you love lives and breathes covert missions or martial arts though, then Ninjabread Men cookie cutters by Fred and Friends are just the holiday kitchen gadget you need.

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Stoplight Alarm Clock Lets Your Toddler Know When To Get Up

by Kim Patterson

I have heard tales of toddlers who are great sleepers. Unfortunately, this has not been my experience thus far. If you can relate to my pain then the Stoplight Alarm Clock may be something to look into.

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First Amendment Underwear: Protest TSA Regulations With Novelty Clothing

by Brilliant

There is a lot of uproar about the new travel regulations and airport screening that's happening in the US and in Canada, where body scanners are being implemented to screen travelers. As we enter into the holiday season, we're doing plenty of travel, and it's the perfect opportunity to protest the new TSA regulations with fashion.

"Face" May Be Off Limits To Social Media Wannabes & "Facebucks"?

by Ron Callari

Facebook is no stranger to litigation. Anyone who has read the books and seen the hit movie "The Social Network" knows what Mark Zuckerberg and his ubiquitous social network have been up against over the course of the last 6 years. But what does this mean to intellectual property and Web sites that are currently using the coveted word "face" in their titles today?

9 More Strange and Bizarre Gifts For The Weirdos In Your Life

by Jill Harness

For those people that are impossible to shop for and for those that don't deserve any better, sometimes the best gifts are those that are just plan strange or rude. And with that in mind, it's time to kick off InventorSpot's yearly roundup of the weirdest, dumbest and silliest Christmas gifts to stuff under your tree this year.

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Social Media Handles Baggage Handlers With Touchy-Feely iPods, Foursquare & Loopt

by Ron Callari

Location-based social networks have seized (pun intended) a contentious issue affecting travelers at airports this holiday season. Starting with the infamous "day before Thanksgiving" travel onslaught, both Loopt and Foursquare have found ways to relate to the we-rub-you-the-wrong-way security guards and their new frisk-first-ask-questions-later policies.

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Social Media Entrepreneurs & Garfield Fans Star In Graphic Novel & Comic Strip

by Ron Callari

This month a graphic novel and a cartoon strip offered walk-on parts to social networkers and cartoon fans. In an era that blends the real and online worlds, it's a natural fit to have someone's caricature or actual photo introduced into a comic or illustrated narrative. In the case of "Facebucks & Dumb F*cks," and "Garfield," it allows these intellectual properties to interface with the public in a very personal way.

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New Social Media Seasonal Holiday Created By Groupon

by Ron Callari

As one of the first and most popular social buying sites, Groupon differentiates itself once again from its competitors by establishing its own holiday. The fact that it begins on the Monday prior to Thanksgiving and continues through Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa might smack a bit like overt commercialism, but with deals up to 90 percent off, I think a lot of seasonal shoppers are going to be celebrating "Grouponicus" this holiday season.

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Does The Social Media WUPHF.com Start-Up Have Merit?

Does the Social Media WUPHF Start-Up Have Merit?

by Ron Callari

When the fictional desk jockeys at Dunder Mifflin on the TV show The Office start moonlighting on a Web 2.0 start-up, the mayhem and laughs that follow at first glance seem to overshadow the potential business model they are lampooning. Because if one were to look closer at the premise for temp Ryan Howard's social network idea, you might see its merit.

Social Media Under Electronic Gag Order By The Good Wife & President Clinton

The Good Wife, President Clinton & Loose Tweets!

by Ron Callari

The power of a blogger's mobile input, the import of a Facebook status update and the ability of a tweet to report in real-time have been called 'off limits' by a judge and an ex-president this week. As perhaps, a sign of the times, there soon may be barriers as to where and when you can engage in user-generated content. In two separate cases this week, precedents might have been set as to just how social Internet users can be in public places.

InventorSpot's Top Ten iPad Kickstands You Can't Find At The Apple Store

by Ron Callari

OK, so, you've made the big investment. You've depleted your savings account or cashed in on one of your 401Ks to purchase your very own iPad. And while you like the idea of holding your coveted device in your hot little mits, it would be nice at times to go hands-free. However, if the thought of investing one more cent in accessories is causing you heart palpitations, InventorSpot has sought out some inventive new ideas for making make-shift kickstands - almost free of charge.