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Virtual Beer Satisfies Every Sense - Except Taste

Steve Levenstein — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:00:00 -0700

Thinking of a cool, frosty beer after a long day at work or play? Just imagine cracking open a cold one... nice! Now you can experience the vicarious pleasure of popping open a beer or soda can anytime, anywhere, as often as you want.

First-Time Personalized Videos From NKOTB, Serena Williams & Others

Ron Callari — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:45:03 -0700

What would you think about having your favorite artist not only autograph memorabilia for you but also personalize a video message with words that you compose? This is the first time major sports figures and artists have signed memorabilia and provided personalized video messages that are delivered directly to fans via the Internet.

Don't Waste A Crumb With This DIY Bird Feeder: Bird Crumbs

Lady Bee — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:14:37 -0700

I've seen this photo so many times, but until today I had no idea who designed this clever bird feeder. The Bird Crumbs feeder is, in fact, a do-it-yourself project, created by Spanish industrial designer, Curro Claret. Isn't it tooo wonderful?

High-Flying Kites Bring Wind Power To New Level

Myra Per-Lee — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:27:57 -0700

"Warning: Energy Kites Ahead" might read the electronic transmissions to pilots... that is if some of the wind energy producers have their way. They're trying to put their "kites" at 30,000 feet or so to harness more wind energy. What would that mean to you? Oh, just reducing your energy bills from 11 cents per kilowatt hour to 2 to 4 cents per kilowatt hour. Did they just win your support?

New Aircraft to Circle Globe on Nothing but Solar Energy

George Delozier — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:32:58 -0700

For the past four years, a team of engineers has been working on an aircraft that is powered only by solar energy. After countless hours of measuring, calculating and building, their aircraft was finally ready to be unveiled to the world.

Locust Experiments May Lead To New Treatments For Strokes, Migraines, & Epilepsy

Boomer Babe — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:13:53 -0700

Scientists at Queen's University in Canada have discovered a link betwen locust comas and human strokes, migraines and epilepsy. This is not only an interesting scientific finding, but it may lead to new drugs to prevent or alleviate the occurances of brain disturbances in humans.

MaYoMo - Mobile News Is Phoning It In!

Ron Callari — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 09:29:43 -0700

Remember those great newspaper movies of the 1940s that portrayed zany journalists racing for the phones to call in their breaking news stories? Well, in a little less than 70 years, today's journalists are now bloggers and videographers who are able to not only submit a story via their mobile phones, but also capable of uploading a video to accompany their news articles.

The Only 3D Web Camera Brings The Third Dimension To Your PC

John P. Barker — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:57:00 -0700

Want reach out and touch someone during a video conference? While technology hasn't quite invented a way to have tactile contact through a computer monitor, we may have the next best thing: 3D.

Indoor Fireworks From Sega Toys Light Up Your Living Room

Steve Levenstein — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:20:44 -0700

Sega Toys introduces the Uchiage Hanabi, a modified planetarium with speakers that brings fireworks indoors to spark up any celebration, no matter what the weather.

Researchers Discover Fountain Of Youth In Bats

Boomer Babe — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:14:14 -0700

I know the title seems like it's right out of one of those hokey ads from a vitamin company, but what I'm about to share are the results of a real scientific finding by a group of researchers in San Antonio, Texas -- reported in the July issue of the Journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. (FASEB Journal).

Weird & Wacky Fashion: Varicose Vein Tights

Fashion Finds — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:58:45 -0700

Most women wear medical tights in order to try and cure varicose veins, but for those who like the look, there are strange fashions to accommodate their vein jealousy.

Vmoto SCARTT Combines Off Road Utility with On Road Comfort

George Delozier — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:45:35 -0700

Off road vehicles are great for taking a scenic ride through the woods, but many are not very well suited for the road. They are also expensive to build and maintain if you plan on traversing places very few have seen. Vmoto hopes to solve both of these issues with their new SCARTT 500 ATV.

Yoostar: Act Like Your Favorite Star By Creating Your Own Home Hollywood Movie Productions

Beth Hodgson — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:18:16 -0700

Coming to you in August 2009 is a new business that allows you to replace your favorite actors in some of Hollywood's top movies. Aspiring actors and actresses, you might never make it to the big screen, but with this up-and-coming company you can pretend.

A Whole Movie Theater For Your Face

John P. Barker — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:40:00 -0700

I'm a huge movie fan. Unfortunately I don't get to the theater too often, usually relying on used DVDs to catch up on what I've missed. And while this is fine by me, it lacks that certain "theatrical experience" that I so enjoy. The Only 52-Inch Widescreen Personal Movie Theater is about to change that...

Belt Clip Watch Offers 7 Useful Gadgets For Campers

John P. Barker — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:55:00 -0700

Tools that offer multiple products in one small package are becoming increasingly popular. Take the Outdoorsman's 7 in 1 Belt Clip Watch, for example. This thing is like the Swiss Army Knife of belt clips...

New Hospice Service For Pets: Pet Peace Of Mind

Lady Bee — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:49:00 -0700

What happens to pets when their owners have terminal illnesses? Unfortunately, many of them end up in already overcrowded shelters. But Pet Peace Of Mind, a program developed by the Rev. Delana Taylor McNac for the Hospice of Green County Inc. in Tulsa, has a solution that's good for the patient and good for the pet.

Japan's NTT DoCoMo Updates the 'Pay Phone'

Steve Levenstein — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:12:15 -0700

Hauled into jail by some rural deputy sheriff and need to pay a fine? If you're in Japan, you can use that one phone call to make an instant cash transfer. Finally, a pay phone that actually pays!

Dental Plaque Detection Camera Puts Your Teeth On TV

Steve Levenstein — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:27:00 -0700

Dental-ivision? It's the ultimate reality show, and besides, what would you rather watch: oral hygiene or Oral Roberts? Thanks to the Miharu Dental Intraoral Plaque Detection Camera, you CAN handle the tooth, right in your own living room.

Cover Your Floors in a Blanket of Riches with Penny Tiling

Sarah O — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:35:14 -0700

Some people like to throw money around, while others save for a rainy day. Still others make furniture and tile their floors with it.

One Company Exists Just To Market Your Golf Inventions

Myra Per-Lee — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:29:17 -0700

You want to know how many golf inventors there are? Just find out how many golfers there are, and you'll have the answer. One company just opened its door to all those inventors. I hope it's ready for all of you!

British Surgeon Uses Laser Therapy To Treat Breast Cancer

Boomer Babe — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:14:04 -0700

The cancer surgeon that pioneered "keyhole mastectomy" in Britain, is now the pioneer of another new breast cancer treatment: a form of laser or light therapy, known as photodynamic therapy (PDT).

Guitar Affair: Connecting Musicians With Beautiful Instruments

Beth Hodgson — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:28:51 -0700

Many men and women dream of one night stands, where they can play sweet music all night long without having to share their hard-earned money for years of time together. Guitar Affair knows that sometimes you just need to get your hands on something beautiful, without the commitment and arranges for their clients to have access to some of the top guitars out there.

Unique Lego Couture: The Dress That JC De Castelbajac Built

Fashion Finds — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:25:05 -0700

Lego has inspired the creation of many clothing and design items since it is one of the most versatile building materials that also creates a cool effect. The Lego dress is the latest innovation in fashion that has popped up, although it's not exactly what you think, so read on.

6 Green Barbeque Pits For The Eco-Conscious Griller

Gloria Campos — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:44:03 -0700

Can you smell Barbeque in the air? Does it make your mouth water, but your eco-conscious keeps you from grilling? If you worry about the eco-friendly hazards of grilling, check out these innovatively green pit alternatives below before you decide to never grill again.

Aston Martin and Toyota Team Up to Rebadge the iQ

George Delozier — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:22:41 -0700

Aston Martin is known for making some of the most powerful and luxurious vehicles to ever hit the market. Unfortunately being produced in small numbers has put them out of reach for most people. A recent partnering with Toyota however, may bring the Aston Martin nameplate into reach for many new car buyers.

Human-Powered Walkie Talkies Keep You In Touch

Chris Weiss — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0700

An eco-friendly, reliable communication device for the backcountry, the Wind Up Walkie Talkies keep you in touch with those traveling with you. Don't get burned by dead batteries, always maintain a communication line.

Top Ten Enterprise Microblog Sites

Ron Callari — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:32:31 -0700

Are Twitter and Facebook lacking because they don't offer a complement of collaborative tools including threaded replies, RSS feeds, photo and file sharing? Have other microblogging platforms found a chink in their armor? Is 'enterprise microblogging' the next step in the evolutionary process of social networking? Yes, it appears that several new collaboration suites have emerged to fill this void...and in advance of Google Wave's scheduled debut in the Fall.

Tottoo Temporary Tattoos: Helping Lost Children Find Their Way Home

Fashion Finds — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:03:02 -0700

We've seen temporary tattoos that allow you to write down a grocery list or a To Do list; but some things are much more important to keep track of, like our children. It may not be as high-tech as personal GPS tracking, but Tottoo temporary tattoos will entertain your child and facilitate their safe return.

The 6 Best Ways To Get The Spring Back OR Into Your Step

Boomer Babe — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:58:42 -0700

If you've lost your spring or even if you just want more, Wavespring™ has developed a spring-loaded shoe technology to propel you right off the ground into the air!

Green Home Concierge: Helping Busy People Go Green!

Beth Hodgson — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:15:49 -0700

For homeowners who have been thinking about reducing their carbon footprint by making their home just a little bit more environmentally friendly, but just can't find the time to do it; there's a trendy new concierge service that can help.

Twitter Powered Mobile Ice Cream Shop

Beth Hodgson — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:00:39 -0700

A number of businesses have been popping up lately which use Twitter to recruit clientele, proving just how powerful social networking can be, especially when it comes to business development. The latest business powered by Twitter is Coolhaus, the mobile Ice Cream shop.

E-Ink Electronic Coach Playboard Design

Chris Weiss — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:00:00 -0700

The E-Ink Electronic Coach Playboard replaces traditional pen and paper with a virtual pad featuring a variety of preloaded sports templates. Select the game and design the perfect game-winning play.

Tasty, Artistic, & Natural Gourmet Treats For Dogs, Cats, Horses, & Birds!

Lady Bee — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:29:20 -0700

There's a fantastic line of yummy goodies for your pets - I've even tasted the dog cookies - created by a gourmet chef, Mitch Ross. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Ross flipped his catering business into an international gourmet all-natural treat business for dogs, cats, horses and birds. These treats are artistically creative and very reasonably priced.

Customer Service By Johnny The Bagger & TaxiTerry

Ron Callari — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:47:34 -0700

Once in great while you learn how a simple act of service can bypass the brain and go straight to the heart. Did you ever think that a bagger with a 'thought for the day' or a cab driver with a 'database' could help build customer loyalty! Watch these videos and you will come to understand how a simple idea can have far-reaching ramifications.

'140 Mafia' Is Going To Make A Killing On Twitter

Ron Callari — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:13:24 -0700

Similar to Mob Wars on Facebook and a series of other copy-cat virtual crime games, 140 Mafia, a mafia-style role playing app has just launched on Twitter. For all those mafioso junkies who are still experiencing withdrawal ever since the Sopranos faded to white, Super Rewards, a leading provider of online games can provide you with just that fix you've been jonseing for!

New Concepts in Water Conservation: the Reduce-Your-Use Bathmat

Sarah O — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:31:07 -0700

This year's finalists for INDEX: AIGA Aspen Design Challenge conceptualized a bathmat that inuits when you need water and when you to cut you off.

Get Wired with the Outlet Wall

Sarah O — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:18:50 -0700

Tangled cables and cords got you down? Behold the outlet wall - a vast expanse of space dedicated to the detangling of cords and the electrifying of electronics.

Top 10 Coolest Jackets: From Wearable Gadgets To Personal Protection

Fashion Finds — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:00:41 -0700

Hot summer temperatures or not, some coats and jackets are so cool, that while they might make you warm at this time of year, you'll be the chillest person on the block. Sometimes fashion surpasses comfort, as we all know; so here are the top 10 coolest jackets and coats which will keep you cool, even if only in style, throughout every season.

Don't Miss A Minute Of Your Favorite Sports

Chris Weiss — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:00:00 -0700

Game Time Sports Watches allow you to carry your team's schedule on your wrist. You'll never miss a second of action with this watch.

Japanese TV Dusts Off the Competition With Maid Detective

Steve Levenstein — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:38:30 -0700

"Maid Detective" takes the bizarrely popular Maid concept from Akihabara cafes to the silver screen. Actress & singer Saki Fukuda cleans up crime scenes every week on Japan's TV Asahi.