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What I learned from the Inventors at the Minnesota Inventors Congress

by Product For Profit

I just came back from speaking at the Minnesota's Inventor's Congress (MIC). For those of you who don't know, the Minnesota Inventors Congress is one of the oldest and most established inventor trade shows in the country. And I have to say, I learned more from the inventors who attended MIC then I ever thought possible. It was so inspiring that I felt compelled to write this article and share.

Social Media Finds "F Word" Acceptable For Songs & Graphic Novel

by Ron Callari

From George Carlin's "Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television," and Harry Nilsson's "You're Breaking My Heart" back in the 70's, it's taken almost 40 years for one of the most taboo of curse words to make it into every day discourse via social media channels such as YouTube, Twitter and Facebook.

Slap Chop Chopper Hits Japan, Vince & Graty Not Included

by Steve Levenstein

Slap Chop, the handy-dandy food chopper frenetically promoted in TV infomercials by now-disgraced pitchman Vince Offer, has arrived in Japan with neither Vince or Graty in tow. How do you like his nuts now?

Zuckerberg Kills Those Who Do Not Follow, Including The Virtual

Zuckerberg Kills Those Who Do Not Follow, Including Virtual Livestock

by Ron Callari

Since lobsters, goats and pigs have not fallen in line with homosapiens by joining the world's most ubiquitous social network, Mark Zuckerberg has decided to put a target on their backs. However, instead of becoming a serial killer just for sport, he's made a vow - this year - to only eat what he kills.

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Peach Aviation to Take a Bite Out of the High Cost of Flying

by Steve Levenstein

Peach Aviation Ltd., Japan's first budget airline, is set to begin limited operations early next year. The new cost-cutting carrier will offer bargain-hunting travelers “surprisingly’’ low fares but the question remains, will penny-pinching fliers bite?

Apple's iPhone 5 Rumored to Have Curved Cover Glass

by China.new

Apple iPhone fans are all aflutter about the upcoming iPhone 5, with one of the most persistent rumors stating the next-gen smartphone will have a curved cover glass. Apple's reported purchase of up to 300 glass cutting machines just adds fuel to the fire.

First Step Toward Invention Success - Ignore The Naysayers!

by Product For Profit

As you begin your path toward bringing your invention to market, you might become keenly aware of how many naysayers suddenly show up in your life. And when I say naysayers I mean people who don't share your vision, don't believe you can make things happen or let you know that for some reason or another you cannot actualize your invention dreams.

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Chinese Jewelry Store Robot Runs Rings Around the Competition

by China.new

Glittering jewels, precious metals and fine craftsmanship... and that's just the salesperson! A Beijing jewelry store's humanoid robot employee should know of such things, since she's partially made of them.

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Shorter Hop - Qantas Gets You Through The Airport Fast

by Jamie Reygle

Qantas are letting you check in and board with just your Frequent Flyer card.

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KFC China's 'Taste of Ireland' Chicken Will Turn You Green

by China.new

KFC China must have mixed up Kentucky with County Kerry, otherwise how can we explain KFC's new “Taste of Ireland”: chicken roasted with Irish cream liqueur.

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Wasabi Kit Kat: Who Knew Chocolate & Horseradish Could Taste So Good?

by Steve Levenstein

Japan's Kit Kat bars are famous for their amazing variety of far-out flavors but this one takes the horseradish-flavored cake: Wasabi Kit Kat.

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Can't Find The Right Chair? BYOC! (Build Your Own Chair)

by Toby

Now that you've tried at least two dozen 'ergonomic' chairs and purchased about half of them, are you tired of finding out that none of them feel like they did when you tried them in the store? Well, by now, you should know which part of each chair actually felt good. And now is when the folks at BioFit have come up with the BYOC option - Build Your Own Chair.

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Wal-Mart Buying Into China's Booming E-Commerce Market

by China.new

Wal-Mart Stores Inc has announced it is buying a minority stake in Yihaodian, one of China's fastest growing online retailers. The U.S.-based retail giant's long-term plan to boost sales in the lucrative international and online market sectors is about to take a great leap forward.

Truth Stranger Than Fiction: Facebook Calls Google's 'Social Circle' Kettle Black

by Ron Callari

Facebook, whose user privacy infractions have been widely criticized by the press, the blogosphere and the government is turning the tables on one its primary Internet rivals. Apparently what's good for the golden goose is not good for Google - as Facebook is involved in an alleged smear campaign to expose the search giant's attempts at infringing on netizens' privacy rights.

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Walkie The Talkie - An App That Pays You To Use It

by Jamie Reygle

Gigwalk pays you to use your smartphone.

Converse Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary Collaboration Gives Gamers a Kick

by Steve Levenstein

Converse and Nintendo have teamed up to create the ultimate gamer's shoe: the Super Mario Bros Chuck Taylor Hi. Available in black or white, these super Super Mario shoes are due to be released this July, only in Japan.

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Collagen Beer Foam Can Give You a Beauty of a Buzz

Collagen Powder Beer Foam Can Give You a Beauty of a Buzz

by Steve Levenstein

Who knew drinking beer could be a beauty treatment for your face, hair, nails and skin? Japan did, that's who, so throw away those beer goggles and raise a toast to feeling good & looking great!

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Panda Shorts Bring Up the Rear When it Comes to Environmental Fashion

by China.new

Panda Shorts seen lately on the streets of Shanghai, China, are cute, comfortable, and might just be this spring's wildest new fashion trend. What do you say, ladies, do you dare to go bear?

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SDF Cup Noodle Helps Japan's Army Fight Hunger

by Steve Levenstein

From C-rations to MREs, the U.S. Army's food has come a long way. Then there's Japan, whose army enjoys specially formulated and distinctively packaged versions of that old student standby, Cup Noodle instant ramen.

Nuts For Google - Google Adds Business Photos To Street View

by Jamie Reygle

Google wants to come to your business, take some photos, and post them on Google Maps.