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Just In Time To Wrap Your Holiday Gifts, SUCK UK Develops Handy Tape Dispenser

by Toby

What's wrong with re-purposing a tape measure dispenser as a sticky tape dispenser? Nothing at all, the way SUCK UK sees it. And it does seem like consumers will agree.

Laptop? iPad? No Problem, The STM Revolution's Got You Covered

by Chris Weiss

The average bicycle commuter has enough to worry about. The STM Revolution pack takes safely storing and transporting a computer, iPad and all accessories of his plate.

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Important Considerations For Starting A Business

by Spencer Lanoue

So you've been thinking about starting your own business. Perhaps it's been a long term goal of yours, or just an idea that came to you recently. Either way, there's some information you should consider before taking any further steps. Take a few minutes to evaluate yourself. Ask yourself, "What am I good at? What are my talents?" Next, ask yourself, "What am I bad at? What are my weaknesses?" As you evaluate, be honest - if you're not honest you're only doing a disservice to yourself.

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Worried About Winter Germs? GetGloved And Kill Them Naturally

by Kim Patterson

Gloves start out looking fresh and clean, but after a very short while end up looking pretty dirty and beat up, not to mention that they likely harbor a lot of germs. GetGloved bamboo gloves sound like a great alternative to the usual old hand protection. The organic bamboo material is said to be incredibly soft on the skin, eco-friendly, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and hypoallergenic.

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Looking for Investors for your New Invention

by Spencer Lanoue

Looking for investors for your new invention can be an arduous process - by understanding what potential investors are looking for in a lender, you'll be better equip when pitching your idea. Obviously they expect the details of the business, such as organization, location, marketing strategy and implementation strategy, but investors also have specific key areas they focus on. They want to see that you know the ins and outs of the industry, how your product or service is unique, if you have researched your competition thoroughly, if they can expect a return on their investment, and how soon.

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New Social Media Sphinn On Social Bookmarking By SERPd.com

by Ron Callari

Even though the body isn't cold just yet, a few new start-ups are showing some real moxy in attempting to become the successors of Digg, once the preeminent social bookmarking service. While Old Dogg is doing a full frontal attack (see "Social Media News Service On A Shoestring Introduces Old Dogg With New Tricks") - SERPd.com is a new platform that focuses on stories that serve the search engine optimization (SEO), Internet marketing and social media communities.

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Icy iPad? Touch Gloves Keep Hands Warm When Touchscreens Are Cold

by Steve Levenstein

Touchscreen devices like Apple's popular iPad won't work well when wearing gloves because the screen responds to the electric charge of the user's fingers. Touch Gloves from Alta address that issue, keeping your fingers warm when using iPads and other tablets outdoors in cold weather.

Sustainsia Makes Working From Home Even Greener

by Amanda Hinski

Working from home just got even greener with Sustainsia, Inc.'s new solar powered, at-home work stations. Small enough to fit in the backyard, these little pods provide telecommuters with a back-to-basics, natural vibe for their home office needs.

A Revolutionary Kitchen Design That Furthered Equality For Women

by Toby

The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City has a special and vast exhibit of 20th Century kitchen designs happening now. In going through the complete online guide to the exhibit, which really just touches on some items in the complete collection, what fascinated me most is one of the earliest kitchens in the MOMA show, that of architect Margarete Schutte-Lihotzky's Frankfort Kitchen, designed in 1926-27.

Irritating Thoughts: Why You Should NOT Try To Get Rid Of Them

by T Goodman

If that nasty comment made by a co-worker is playing over and over again in your mind... Or the middle finger you saw in your rear view mirror repeatedly reminds you that you were in the right... Or worrying about a presentation you have to give tomorrow is keeping you from enjoying a night out with your honey... Research at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine reveals that trying to get rid of these thoughts is worse for your health than having the thoughts.

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