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Uniqlo 'UV Cut' Hooded Shirts Say 'Hands Off' to Ultraviolet Rays

by Steve Levenstein

Uniqlo's "UV Cut" line of casual summer clothing is designed to filter 90% of the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays but the Japanese clothing giant has gone one step further: hooded shirts and cardigans styled with extended sleeves that protect the backs of the wearer's hands.

Too "Bizzy" To Check It Out Yourself? Thank Goodness For Bizzy!

by Gadgetry Inc

Life gets too busy sometimes. We lead very hectic and "bizzy" schedules (I couldn't resist this pun, even though I've already used it in the title), that's why it's probably a good idea to get Bizzy so we don't stay out of the loop of good places that are worth a visit.

Shanghai Gourmets Find Glowing Blue Pork on Their Forks

by China.new

Cuts of fresh pork that emit a mysterious blue phosphorescent glow have Shanghai citizens up in arms while bemused netizens crack wise about “avatar meat”.

Since "4 Squared" Is 16, "Foursquare Day" Must Be 4/16

by Ron Callari

While Silicon Valley has more techie start-ups than you can shake a stick at, NYC always seems to have to work a little bit harder to earn its geek cred. However, on April 16, that will change, when Foursquare, one of New York's standout home-based LBSs receives a special honor. On that symbolic date, Mayor Bloomberg has declared it "Foursquare Day."

Devon Tread 1: The £15,000 Belt-Driven Watch For Men

by Gadgetry Inc

If you've got a lot of money to burn (and I really do mean a lot) then maybe you should look into investing in a worthy timepiece that sounds cool and looks even more impressive: the Devon Tread 1 Watch.

GameStop Sets Up Shop On Facebook

by GameGuru

If you're a fan of both social networking and video games then GameStop is giving you the best of both worlds by bringing their store to Facebook. Yep, you heard that right. While the gaming company already has a separate online store on its website, it's branching out and opening one on the popular social networking site.

What's In A Name? Real Names vs NickNames On Social Networks

by Ron Callari

Remember when the Internet first emerged in the late 90s and "email" was the new shiny thing? So new and so shiny that while we gravitated toward it's light, likes moths to a flame, we were leery of revealing our true identities. So what did we do? We invented nicknames to protect our anonymity. And while we soon realized that real names were not a threat, many of us followed suit when social networks surfaced a few years later.

Having A Pet Party? Bake Your Own Treats With PetCakes Trays & Mixes

by Lady Bee

.... What first caught my attention about PetCakes was the Pet Party Kit, which comes with appropriate baking pans depending upon whether the host is a dog or cat, the PetCakes mixes, pet invitations, and even a pet party hat!

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Great Mother's Day Gift For Grandma: Photo-Top Tray Table

by Boomer Babe

I'm giving you a head start this Mother's Day with an early idea for a Grandma gift, because the 'Photo Frame Table' doesn't come with your pictures. You will have to collect or create photos that fit in the frames; that's why you should get started now.

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It's A Bag.. It's a TV.. No, Wait, It's The Bag TV!

by Gadgetry Inc

Now this definitely isn't Superman but I think it's something that's equally as super for a woman: the BagTV. Now this would be a gift that a lady who loves her bags and enjoys her daily soaps would fancy.

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What's In The Easter Bunny's Basket For 2011?

by Kim Patterson

The Easter Bunny will soon be making the rounds and many kids (young and old) will be looking forward to some sugary treats. There are certainly a lot of classic favorites, but even the bunny knows that sometimes it’s nice to shake things up a little. Here’s a look at a few of the surprises that may be hiding this year.

The 8 Best Easter Toys (To Give Your Kids Nightmares)

by Jill Harness

Do your little monsters love the Easter Bunny? Do you want to traumatize them so badly that they never want another Easter Basket in their lives? If so, you've come to the right place. Here are 8 stuffed rabbits so scary your kids will be afraid to get out of bed on Easter Sunday.

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Worried About A Wrinkled Cleavage? Try The Sleeping Beauty!

by Toby

If you've never seen design unleashed, you're looking at it now. Though this bra might be perfect for the right breasts, like the ones on the plastic model, I don't know what it would do to the sex lives of most of us. 'Sleeping Beauty' or 'Sleeping Droopy?'

Social Media Platform For Hotels Offers Web Site Visitors Incentives

by Ron Callari

Based on the premise that travelers can become a brand's strongest advocates, Flip.to, the social media service for hotels, airlines and restaurants launched its 'confirmation' component to beta customers this past year. Over 50 hotels on five continents have integrated with Flip.to to allow guests who book online to receive incentives for communicating with their followers on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. This month, the social media platform expands to include incentives for Web site visitors as well.

Royal Wedding PEZ Dispensers: The King's Sweets

by China.new

PEZ makes around 80 million dispensers annually, most of those in China, but the special set of William and Kate PEZ dispensers available to eBay bidders from April 7 through 17 are priceless... literally.

Power Pod: An Elegant Solution To The Tacky Power Strip

by Toby

Power strips and endless cords criss-crossing your floor have no place in a sophisticated setting and, whether your setting is a home office or the top floor suite overlooking Manhattan, your design 'ethic' requires more aesthetics.

Hot Pants: Wear Them And Get Hot!

by Boomer Babe

Low waist, high leg? Not. But hot? Oh yes, very hot! Would you believe 167° Fahrenheit?

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Painting For Pets (Arrgh): Pup-Casso™ & Kitty-Casso™

by Lady Bee

Have you ever dreamed of your pet becoming the next Pup-Casso or Kitty-Casso? Me either. But if your imagination can muster up the vision of your pets walking on plastic wrap-covered paint globs, then these Art-Casso kits are all you need.

Fatigue Preventing Sunglasses Don't Need A Prescription

by Boomer Babe

Did you know that our eye color fades as we age? Well, it does, and that's another dirty trick nature pulls on us. But more, or just as, important as our dimming eye color, the same pigment reduces its eye protection features. Here's a pair of sunglasses which can't restore the protection, but can substitute the protection, and you can get them without even having a prescription.

A Second Story Walk-Up Designer Dog House

by Lady Bee

A second story walk-up, what every dog craves... and deserves. From the time British designer Michael Young began his career, his works have put a smile on a lot of faces, and his Doghouse is no exception. But the Populux style Doghouse is not a design joke; it's for real!

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