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Pedaled Phone Calls (Llamadas Pedaleadas)
2008-05-01 05:43:00
Have you ever seen a bicycle vendor selling ice cream, popsicles, corn on the cob, hotdogs, etc? If you haven't, the vendors are usually riding a three-wheeled bike with a cargo box in the front filled with their products. Inspired by these bikes and Nicaraguan's need to make phone calls, Brian Forde created Llamadas Pedaleadas. Technorati Tags: Art and Design Business Cars and Motors Environment Fitness Funny Miscellaneous Outdoors Products Technology Travel Weird or Wacky Work
More About: Phone , Calls , Phone Calls

Not the Knitting Your Grandmother Knows
2008-05-01 03:00:00
I remember the days when I used to sit and watch my Grandmother knit. Usually it was just a blanket or a sweater, but if I knew she could have created something like this, I might have paid more attention. Technorati Tags: Art and Design Entertainment Fun Funny Miscellaneous Weird or Wacky
More About: Knitting

Feeling Down? Pop Right In For An Intravenous Pick-Me-Up!
2008-05-01 02:01:00
The Tenteki10 drop-in clinic invites stressed-out Tokyo denizens to pop by for a 10-minute pick-me-up... delivered through an intravenous drip! Technorati Tags: Fitness Health International Lifestyle News Science Weird or Wacky Work
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Aptera Hybrid Gears Up for Production
2008-05-01 00:00:00
While the spotlight has been on Fisker and Tesla and their legal issues, a small company out of California has been working hard to get ahead. Aptera and their Typ-1e are set for release towards the end of the year, the best part being a $30,000 price tag. Technorati Tags: Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Innovation Technology Travel
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Aging Skin? A New Stem Cell Rejuvenation Cream In The Pipeline
2008-04-30 20:57:00
Some say that the first 1000 year-old person is already alive! If I am that person, I sure don't want to have 1,000 year old skin! Heck, I don't even want 50 year-old skin! Maybe a new stem cell cream will keep my skin as young as my uh... body. Technorati Tags: Boomers Health Innovation International Lifestyle News Products Science Women Array

Microsoft And NBC Team To Show The Olympics By Silverlight
2008-04-30 15:34:00
Microsoft and NBC are putting the Olympics on the web... live streams of nearly all the games, even the ones no one seems to watch. Technorati Tags: Computers Entertainment Fitness International Sports Technology Television Websites

Microsoft Security Kit to Help Law Enforcement
2008-04-30 14:00:00
Online crime is rising at an alarming pace. Authorities are often ill-equipped both in equipment and skills to fight these types of criminals. Microsoft has created a security tool kit called COFEE (Computer Online Forensics Evidence Extractor) that will help law enforcement agencies in investigating cyber crimes. Technorati Tags: Computers Gadgets Innovation Security Technology

Coffee Clash - Look Out Starbucks, Here Comes McCafé!
2008-04-30 06:15:00
If your impression of McDonalds is wall-to-wall plastic, "fries with that?" and a garish clown named Ronald, then you've never enjoyed coffee at a McCafé. Which is precisely what McDonalds has in mind. Be afraid, Starbucks, be VERY afraid! Technorati Tags: Boomers Business Food and Drink International Lifestyle Marketing News

Crosswalk's Of the Future
2008-04-30 02:45:00
It's common knowledge that crosswalks, although very handy, can also be very dangerous. It only takes one driver who isn't paying attention and you have a situation that could end very badly. Thankfully, a new concept design from the mind Hanyoung Lee should help to reduce the number of such instances drastically. Technorati Tags: Cars and Motors Computers Gadgets Innovation Security Technology
More About: Future

Smarten Up With BabySmarts
2008-04-30 01:10:00
New moms will receive a lot of advice before baby arrives, but now they can make a game of it with the high-selling BabySmarts game. Technorati Tags: Children Fun Innovation Lifestyle News Parenting

Chill Out With Wine Chilled To Perfection
2008-04-29 20:38:00
Most of us don't have wine cellars or even wine refrigerators in our homes. But, never mind; the Ravi Instant Wine Chiller chills your wine in just a few seconds, takes up infinitely less space, and saves you a whole lot of money. So chill out! You can drink your wine as you like it. Technorati Tags: Art and Design Food and Drink Fun Gadgets Home Innovation International Invention Lifestyle

Gridlock in the Next Decade
2008-04-29 19:30:00
So I was heading across Denver the other day and in the process I must have seen a dozen Smart for2's. So I started to think about how amusing traffic jams are going to look in the next 10 or 15 years. Assuming all of these concept cars make it into production. Technorati Tags: Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Innovation Outdoors Technology Travel

11 Eco-Innovative Gifts For Mom
2008-04-29 19:28:00
This year, you could go for the organic bouquet, eco-chocolate, organic clothing, recycled jewelry, tree donation, organic fruit delivery to a green spa gift ideas, if you would like. There is absolutely nothing wrong with these gifts. They are wonderful for the environment and for your mother, but the greener we become the more options we have and you should know about those options. So, if this year you want something a little more unique for your mom take a look at the gifts below. Technorati Tags: Art and Design Clothing Environment Food and Drink Fun Home Lifestyle Nature News Outdoors Parenting Products Shopping Weird or Wacky Women
More About: Gifts , Innovative

Computers in the Palm of Your Hand - Computerized Combat Glove
2008-04-29 14:04:00
Soldiers may soon be getting a wearable computer device in the form of a glove. The Handwear Computer Input Device by Rallypoint, an MIT startup, allows soldiers to initiate communication, control digital maps, and send commands all while still holding their weapon. Technorati Tags: Clothing Computers Gadgets Innovation Technology

"Green" Products Get High Marks at New Jersey Expo
2008-04-29 13:36:00
People concerned about the environment turned out in droves for the Global Green Expo , which was held at Liberty State Park in Jersey City from April 25 to April 27 to celebrate Earth Day, and they were met with scores of new, innovative products. Technorati Tags: Technology
More About: Products , New Jersey

Get a Load of These Noggins
2008-04-28 23:55:00
Noggins are works of art created by Joseph Seigenthaler. They are morbid yet fascinating at the same time. Technorati Tags: Art and Design Entertainment Fun Funny Miscellaneous Weird or Wacky
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The Invisible House
2008-04-28 23:08:00
In an image-obsessed, visually accelerated world, disappearing may be the ultimate retreat, according to architect Patrick Keane, founder of EnterArchitecture . When a client came to him with the desire to build a home that would be designed to disappear, Keane stepped up to the challenge. Technorati Tags: Architecture Art and Design International Outdoors
More About: House

Dogs Cloned For Drug Sniffing Jobs
2008-04-28 21:23:00
These dogs are sweet-looking, aren't they? According to the South Korean Customs Service, they are all very good natured dogs, very trainable, and exceptionally good at sniffing out drugs. They should be; they've been cloned from Korea's best drug sniffing dog. Technorati Tags: Innovation Nature News Pets Science Technology Weird or Wacky
More About: Dogs , Jobs , Cloned , Drug

BMW M1 Homage Concept Revealed!
2008-04-28 15:00:00
Back in the mid 1970's, BMW exploded into the Midship Engine realm with a sexy little car called the M1. It has since been laid to rest and been reflected upon with sadness and envy. Jump to 2008, and BMW has released a concept design that they are dubbing the "M1 Homage." Technorati Tags: Announcements Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Technology Travel
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Clean Your Desk as you Surf the Net with the USB Cleaner Mouse
2008-04-28 15:00:00
Tired of having to dust your computer desk all the time? Do you spend inordinate amounts of time using the computer? Then kill two brids with one stone and clean your desk as you use the computer with Thanko's new USB Cleaner Mouse. Technorati Tags: Computers Funny Gadgets Invention Technology
More About: Surf

Batteries Not Included? Not a Problem for these "Green" Toys!
2008-04-28 13:26:00
If you have children, you already know: They have boundless amounts of energy. No matter what you do, it cannot be contained, right? Well, think again. Zen Design Group, based in Berkley, Mich., is now offering a line of toys that convert children's energy into electricity Technorati Tags: Children Entrepreneur Gadgets Innovation Invention Inventor Parenting Products Toys

'Kenny Blankenship' of MXC Featured on Novelty Tissue Box
2008-04-28 01:29:00
Remember Kenny Blankenship? You know, Vic Romano's girl-chasing, hard-partying sidekick on Spike TV's overdubbed laugh-fest MXC? Today, "Kenny" is the governor of a Japanese province... let the most extreme marketing campaign begin! Technorati Tags: Entertainment Funny International Marketing Men Products Television

Got Wine? Let It Flow?
2008-04-27 23:07:00
Real elegance exists in simplicity, and the simply elegant design in this photo is a perfect example. It's called the Flow? and its sensuous path was inspired by the flow of liquid. Add function to the Flow, and mysteriously, it becomes a rather elegant wine rack for the wall! Technorati Tags: Art and Design Entertainment Environment Food and Drink Fun Gadgets Home Innovation International Lifestyle Products Shopping

Airwaves City Car Concept Focuses on Safety
2008-04-27 15:00:00
We have seen quite a few City Car Concepts over past few months. However, most of them only solve the problem of fuel consumption and harmful emissions. The new Airwaves City Car Concept was designed to not only help with fuel and pollution, but also to save lives and money. Technorati Tags: Cars and Motors Environment Gadgets Innovation Technology Travel
More About: Safety

Luxury Bach Miso Sounds Good, Tastes Great!
2008-04-27 02:09:00
Call it "food that bites Bach"... Bahha no Yuraku Kyoichiraku miso made by Marujyu, a Japanese food manufacturer, owes its excellent taste to the music of J.S. Bach pumped into miso fermentation chambers. At least, that's the tune they're playing. Technorati Tags: Food and Drink Health Home International Lifestyle Miscellaneous Products
More About: Sounds

Fixing Broken Hearts With Menstrual Blood
2008-04-26 05:06:00
Could "the curse" become the cure? It could happen, if Japanese scientists have their way. Experiments performed at the Keio University school of medicine have succeeded in growing sheets of heart muscle from connective tissue cells harvested from menstrual blood. Technorati Tags: Health International Miscellaneous News Science Weird or Wacky Women
More About: Blood , Hearts , Broken

New Wireless Adapter Promises 6x the Range
2008-04-26 02:47:00
Wireless internet is great, until you find yourself out of range of the nearest access point. Carry the ultimate geek trump card with you at all times, the Hawking Technology Hi-Gain Wireless-300N USB Dish Network Adapter. Technorati Tags: Computers Gadgets Innovation Products Technology
More About: Wireless

Nanomachine Kills Cancer Cells With Exposure To Light
2008-04-25 22:34:00
A new nanomachine from UCLA kills cancer cells as controlled by light. Technorati Tags: Health News Science
More About: Cancer , Light

This Tea Is Smoking!
2008-04-25 19:56:00
If you've quit smoking, but still miss the trappings -- the feel of the package, the confidence you got from knowing there were still 18 cigarettes left in the package, memories of your passionate romance with James Dean or Sharon Stone, or just the excuse to take a short break from work -- there's still hope for you, according to at least one concept developer. Technorati Tags: Art and Design Entertainment Food and Drink Fun Funny Health Innovation Lifestyle Marketing Weird or Wacky
More About: Smoking

On April 25, We Commemorate the Invention of the Guillotine
2008-04-25 16:09:00
On this day in 1792, the infamous guillotine claimed its first victim - a robber named Jacques Nicolas Pelletier. The guillotine remained France's number one method of execution for the next 189 years. To commemorate the role Pelletier played in history, let's take a look at the invention of the guillotine. Technorati Tags: Gadgets History International Miscellaneous
More About: April , Invention