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Chop And Store With Mocubo Bamboo Cutting Board's Handy Prep Drawers

by Kim Patterson

The Mocubo One Stop Chop is a durable bamboo cutting board with one very handy modification. The board has three slide out food prep containers underneath.

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Mr. Zuckerberg Goes To Washington To Establish The Facebook Party?

by Ron Callari

There's been rumblings that the world's largest social network just might want to start using it's membership clout to affect change in government, or at least support the candidates that have their best interest at heart. With over 1 billion followers, the house that Zuckerberg built is indeed the size of a prominent sovereign state, second only to China and India.

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British Airways' 'Innovation Lab In The Sky' Sequesters Silicon Valley Techies

by Ron Callari

Everyone in the States at this point in time is very familiar with the term "sequester" as it applies to limiting the size of the U.S. federal budget. British Airways, on the other hand is using the concept as originally defined -- "to cause to withdraw, into seclusion." British Airways' latest innovation is titled, 'Innovation Lab In The Sky,' and their sequestration will not be limiting at all, because their plan is to expand upon talent and opportunities, with a little help from their friends.

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Pheed, NOT Your Grandmother's Social Network, Outpaces Twitter & Facebook?

by Ron Callari

Pent-up demand, content monetization and copyright stamps have been instrumental in distinguishing the new social network called Pheed from the pack. It became the No.1 free social networking app in Apple's App Store for the month of February, out pacing competitors like Twitter and Facebook.

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From Afghanistan To Corporate Greed,Cartoonist Kickstarts His Way Into 21st Century

by Ron Callari

Political cartoons have distinguished Matt Bors from the pack of modern-day cartoonists. While comics with a message have been around since the Yellow Kid in the early 1900s, most cartooning is created for the quick chuckle versus the reflective guffaw that comes from satirical illustrations.

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To H20 Or Not To H20, Matt Damon's Conflicted Water.org Charity Strike [Videos]

by Ron Callari

“Anybody have any idea what invention has saved more lives than any other in the history of humankind?” Matt Damon asked a room filled with reporters. The answer? “The toilet.” But how serious is this actor in requesting the world to relinquish use of the most important innovation known to modern man?

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Engineering Students Unite To Save The World, One Invention At A Time – Enter To Win The James Dyson Award 2013 Competition!

Make the world a better place and win tons of cash too!

by Arnold Carreiro

Since 2010, the James Dyson Award has prodded engineering and design students from around the world to create and share their unique innovations with the ultimate goal of solving problems, and they're gearing up to see what 2013 has to offer the planet...

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Cory Booker, The Social Media Mayor's #Waywire Disrupts The News Via Video [Videos]

by Ron Callari

We're familiar with celebrities tipping their toes in the social media waters. A number of actors now have their a number of pet projects. Some like Ashton Kutcher actually head up social media marketing firm like the Katalyst Network or Ian Somerhalder and his news activist site in beta called "Ryot," or Justin Timberlakes' current attempt at welcoming defectors back to MySpace. But up till now, there's been no political figures actively involved in a social media enterprise. That was, until Cory Booker created #waywire.

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Resveratrol Drugs Could Prevent Aging and Fight Diseases Like Diabetes

by Katie Gatto

GlaxoSmithKline is getting ready to use drugs that contain resveratrol, the compound that gives red wine its health benefits, in a number of drugs. The company currently has about 117 drugs in trials that are designed to help fight conditions such as Diabetes and Cancer. There may also, in the future, be anti-aging drugs as well.

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Hold-Me Mug Gives Mug Snugglers The Opportunity To Get A Little Closer

by Kim Patterson

Attention all you mug snugglers! Designed with mug hugging in mind, Hold-Me Mug's organic design allows you to get super cozy with your warm beverage of choice.

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How Grandma Got Her Groove Back - Fujitsu's GPS Cane

by John J. Staughton

Next time your aging loved ones want to get some fresh air or run some errands on their own, let them! Fujitsu's GPS Cane prototype provides older generations with easy-to-follow directions, health monitoring, and an important link to Next Generation technology. Oh yeah, it helps them walk too!

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Why Do Social Networks 'Acqhire' vs Acquire Only To Super-Size?

by Ron Callari

Commericial acquisitions and mergers were a 20th Century phenomenon that allowed companies to grow and prosper. In the first and second decades of the 21st Century, those types of business practices may be antiquated. "Acqhire," is a neologism recently added to our lexicon to indicate when a social networking company is acquiring a start-up company mainly for its talent versus its infrastructure.

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Bubble Wrap Case for iPhone 5 Puts Snap, Crackle & Pop In Your Pocket

by China.new

Old & busted: Rice Krispies going “snap crackle & pop” in your cereal bowl. New hotness: An iPhone 5 going “snap crackle & pop” in your pocket! Yes indeed, the Bubble Wrap Case for iPhone 5 provides owners with the inexplicable joy of popping bubble wrap anytime, anywhere, repeatedly since the case's “bubbles” never actually burst.

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Gaming on Glass - The Sports Floor of the Future

by John J. Staughton

The age of smart technology is upon us as we can see in our phones, cars, and even houses. But what about our floors? ASB GlassFloor is a changeable, LED-infused invention that may change the way we play sports, advertise, and even walk down a hallway.

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Angelcare Bath Support Allows For Easy Baby Bathing

by Kim Patterson

Many baby bathtubs and bath supports are awkward, uncomfortable or don’t allow for easy cleaning. The Angelcare Bath Support has holes covering the main body to allow water to flow through and an ergonomic design that keeps baby comfortable.

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Spice Up Your Safety - iPhone Pepper Spray Case

by John J. Staughton

Keep your phones close, and your enemies farther. Style, security, and subtlety come together in the Pepper Spray Phone Case by Spraytect.

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4 Anti Aging Devices That Really Work And Take Years Off Your Looks

by Kim Patterson

There are plenty of cosmetic procedures available these days, but not everyone’s running off to the plastic surgeon’s office to get rid of wrinkles. Here’s a breakdown of some of the best reviewed facial toners and skin rejuvenating devices currently available.

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Keep Your iPhone 5 Safe, Secure & In View With JTT's Bunjee Strap

by Steve Levenstein

Apple's iPhone 5 is small, sleek and portable so it's no wonder they're constantly getting lost, scratched and dented... and we won't even start on those annoying butt dials. Thankfully, Japan's JTT Online Shop has a solution: the Bunjee Strap for iPhone 5.

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How Photographers Can Go Retro With Pinhole Cameras

by Arturo Rubio

In today's digital word going retro is definitely in. An increasing number of photographers are taking a break from their digital cameras and going back to basics. Pinhole cameras are just one example of the analog hardware that's out there and can be had for next to nothing. Find out how to build your own plastic or cardboard pinhole camera for under $20.

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Freshness For Your Fridge: ExtraLife Produce Preserver Disks

by Michael McParland

Are you an avid purchaser of vegetables/fruit? Do you stare at them in bewilderment after their 2 day stay in the fridge leaves them mould riddled? If the answer to both these questions is yes and you want to keep your food fresher for longer, then ExtraLife's Produce Preserver Disks could be just the ticket. The idea? Pop a disk into your refrigerator bin and enjoy fresher food. The details? Come on in and see for yourself...