Innovation
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by Ron CallariAnyone that remembers the classic Seinfeld episode, "Soup Nazi" will be able to relate to the current prohibition of Twitter and Facebook in the workplace. Working 9 to 5, what can an employee do when he or she gets the urge to dip his or her toe in the Twitterstream? Unfortunately, there are too many Social Media Nazis out there throwing the hammer down on this type of activity.
Bicycle Parking Concept Raises Bikes Like Flags
by Chris WeissAn interesting new solution for urban bike commuters, this long-term bike parking facility rethinks the way that you store your bike. As with any new idea, the design brings both positives and negatives.
6 Furniture Designs With Split Personalities From The Palindrome Series
by TobyThe way to perfect 3-D symmetry is the mold and cast. British designer Peter Marigold has achieved just that in the split-personallity furniture he calls the Palindrome Series.
Tweetup In Space, The Final Frontier
by Ron CallariTwitter has conquered a lot of international territory around the world, but tweeting into Space is definitely allowing man to go where no man has gone before. Astronauts Nicole Stoff and Jeff Williams who are currently circumnavigating the globe at five miles a second will attend a Tweetup while in space.
Hammock Bliss Ultralight Travel Daypack
by Chris WeissThis backpack is so compact and light, it's doesn't look like a backpack at all--up until you need it to be.
Camp Millionaire: Educating The Youth For Future Economic Certainty
by Beth Graddon-HodgsonWhile many have a different perspective on why and how North America has found itself in the financial position it is today, some blame lack of education from a young age regarding money management and the accumulation of wealth. One business, Camp Millionaire is aiming to change this by educating today's children to become the millionaires of the future.
Top Ten Social Media Sex, Lies & Videotaped Tales
by Ron CallariOn the one hand, social media has connected us with our fellow man (and woman) in a much more upfront and personal way. On the other hand, social media has connected us with our fellow man (and woman) in a much more upfront and personal way!
Panda Dung Makes Short Work of Waste
by Steve LevensteinPanda dung is green... who knew? Evidently researchers from Kitasato University in Tokyo did, and now the many hours they spent analyzing the leavings of leaf-eating giant pandas has them smelling like roses.
Fox to Add Interesting Features to Blu-ray Discs
by Chris WeissFox is planning a host of new upgrades to make the Blu-ray experience more engaging for the viewer. Access new content, enjoy faster loading and expect an overall better Blu-ray experience in the future.
Evacuate Your Pets Quickly With The Pre-Packed Pet Emergency Evacuation Jacket
by Lady BeeAs usual, the jacket's Japanese designers leave nothing out when it comes to pet care, and nothing when it comes to the efficiency of the Emergency Jacket. And, no pun intended, this utilitarian jacket even has quite the fashionable flare!
Volkswagen L1 Claims Title of World's Most Fuel Efficient Automobile
by George DelozierSince first being introduced in 2002, the Volkswagen L1 Concept has
been dubbed the most fuel efficient automobile in the world. While this
is a lofty claim on the part of VW, the evidence to support this title
seems to be sufficient.
Beautify Your Interiors With Deadly Bacteria: Bev Hisey's 8 Dirty Dishes
by TobyBev Hisey, Toronto textile artist, has created quite an interesting group of carpets for home interiors... Dirty Dishes. Not your left over chicken bones, broccoli spears, or potato skins; no, we don't want to see that... Hisey's Dirty Dishes are hand-knotted, all-wool representations of magnified deadly bacteria and viruses on petri dishes. Did you ever think you'd see an e coli rug?
One Billion Hours Of Sex In Second Life?
by Ron CallariIn slightly over six years, the members of Second Life have lived out over one billion hours in a virtual world. To give you a sense of the popularity of SL, one billion hours equates to slightly over 115,000 years. With that much time on our hands, you can imagine what kind of trouble we can get ourselves into!
Sony DPP-F700 Digital Photo Frame With Printer
by Chris WeissThe Sony DPP-F700 integrates a photo printer into a digital picture frame, so that viewing and printing your best photos is a snap.
Audi E-Tron Concept Promises 3319lb/ft of Green Excitement
by George DelozierEven the most exotic sports cars available today cannot match the
potential acceleration of a high output electrically powered sports
car. This is mostly due to full torque available at 0 RPMs. To really
drive this point home, Audi has developed the E-Tron, which could
easily become the next generation of high end sports cars.