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Rob Zinn's Heliocentric Lighting Expands Into the Future
2008-04-17 19:47:00
Alien invasion or futuristic lighting? Perhaps a bit of both. Designer Rob Zinn moves lighting into the future with his Concentric and Expansion XL series. Technorati Tags: Art and Design Home Innovation Lifestyle Miscellaneous Shopping modern lighting Heliocentric Rob Zinn concentric expansion XL contemporary interiors
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Another Must Have Hitch Addition
2008-04-17 15:00:00
Everyone at one time or another has forgotten thier house or car keys and locked the door behind them. Then, you either have to break in, or wait for someone who has a spare (assuming you don't). With the new Hitchsafe, you don't have to wait for or worry about a spare key. Technorati Tags: Cars and Motors Funny Gadgets Innovation Miscellaneous Weird or Wacky

Breakthrough Website Taaz.com Offers Makeovers on the Internet!
2008-04-17 13:20:00
If you have ever wondered what you'd look like with a different makeup scheme, a radically different hairstyle or, well, say something a bit more unusual - the creators of Taaz.com can help you. Technorati Tags: Clothing Entrepreneur Innovation Invention Inventor Marketing Miscellaneous Patent Shopping Weird or Wacky Women
More About: Internet , Website , Offers , The Internet

Bamoo Helmets to Save Your Head
2008-04-17 13:12:00
I, like most people used to think that bamboo, is extremely fragile though flexiible, and would definitely not be able to withstand hard knocks. I learnt that this is a misconception as proven by the Roof R06 Bamboo motorcycle helmet. Technorati Tags: Cars and Motors Environment Innovation Lifestyle Nature
More About: Head

STAR WARS Tea Towels Mix Movie Themes with Retro Style
2008-04-17 12:00:00
STAR WARS characters and imagery from the well-loved space opera are combined with traditional Japanese themes to create these classic & classy tea towels. Great for cleaning up after an encounter with the dark side! Technorati Tags: Art and Design Entertainment Food and Drink Lifestyle Marketing Miscellaneous Products
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The Postal Service Goes Greener
2008-04-17 04:31:00
In March of this year the Postal Service launched a Free Recycling Through the Mail program. Right now the service only exists in 1,500 Post Offices in 10 areas across the country. Three of the areas include: Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles and San Diego. Technorati Tags: Announcements Business Cars and Motors Environment Marketing Miscellaneous News News Products

Have a Retro Baby For a Hot New Look
2008-04-17 04:14:00
Whoever said that the best baby rooms are decked out in the latest and greatest? Sometimes going vintage is the hip thing to do, as is discovered by visitors to My Retro Baby . Technorati Tags: Children Innovation Lifestyle News Parenting Products

Drink it and Toast it - 8 Extraordinary Messages Contained in Cups
2008-04-17 02:17:00
Companies around the world are beginning to take advantage of the beverage industry! Technorati Tags: Food and Drink Lifestyle Marketing Miscellaneous Products
More About: Food and Drink

Bamboo Clothing: Innovative and Eco-Friendly
2008-04-17 01:49:00
Soft on the skin, highly sweat absorbent, highly breathable, antibacterial, UV protective, anti fungal, eco-friendly and innovative. What am I talking about? The newest textile around, bamboo clothing. Technorati Tags: Announcements Clothing Environment Innovation Lifestyle
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It's a Bird, It's a Plane ... No, It's a Camera!
2008-04-17 01:43:00
If you see something that looks like four hula hoops attached together with some sort of weird contraption in the middle hovering in the sky, don't automatically assume that it's a UFO. Sure, the aliens have probably been slowly infiltrating our unsuspecting planet for many years now, but for a moment, put that thought aside. That device you see buzzing about might just be the Aeryon Scout, a new product from Aeryon Labs of Waterloo that is actually a flying camera. Technorati Tags: Entrepreneur Fun Gadgets Innovation Invention Miscellaneous Technology Weird or Wacky
More About: Camera , Plane , Bird

Greatest American Dog, Realty Show By CBS
2008-04-16 22:57:00
Just what you were looking forward to! Another reality show... this one with dogs and their owners. Professionally and home-trained dogs will compete against each other for the title of the Greatest American Dog in CBS's summer line-up of new reality shows. Technorati Tags: Entertainment Fun Funny Lifestyle News Pets Television Weird or Wacky
More About: Show , Realty

Your Toast, The Way YOU Want It!
2008-04-16 20:14:00
What shade of white or black is coming out of the toaster today? It's always a guess at my house, where, regardless of how well our toaster was rated by Consumer Reports, one toaster setting rarely results in consistency for any two-day period. The Transparent Toaster, by Inventables Concept Studios, may soon create the need for a recycle center for last-century toasters! Technorati Tags: Art and Design Entrepreneur Food and Drink Gadgets Home Innovation Invention Lifestyle Products Technology

Brake-Lights of the Future
2008-04-16 15:00:00
When a car's brake lights come on in front of you, especially at night, your mind has to process quite a few things. Are they coming to a complete stop? Are they slowing abruptly or gradually? Will I have enough space? A new design from Virginia Technical Institute takes almost all of the guess work out for you and should hopefully make the roads a little safer. Technorati Tags: Cars and Motors Gadgets Innovation Technology Travel
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Seating for Squares: The Box Bench
2008-04-16 09:05:00
Not necessarily inviting unless you like testing your balance, the Box bench nonetheless offers some cutting-edge design and uncomplicated style. Technorati Tags: Art and Design Home International Miscellaneous Weird or Wacky seating chairs Box Chair Cread Estudi Spanish interiors
More About: Bench , Seating

Barcode Art From Japan: Black & White CAN Get Along!
2008-04-16 02:00:00
Barcodes... they're those black & white striped patterns that nearly every retail product sports these days. Now Japan's creative community has partnered with big corporations to add a life & laughs to boring old UPC codes. Technorati Tags: Art and Design Business Computers Fun Innovation Marketing Shopping

Kids Fly Care Free with CARES
2008-04-15 19:50:00
Today's families are scattered all over the map, meaning plane trips to grandma's house are more common than ever before. Thanks to the Child Aviation Restraint System (CARES), flying is safer than ever for your youngster. Technorati Tags: Children Health Innovation Invention Lifestyle Parenting Travel
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Great Invention Idea? Candy for Adults Who Suck
2008-04-15 18:56:00
United States patent D301835 enables the psychosexual slackers among us to complete the oral fixation stage anytime we want, or simply prolong it for as long as we like. Technorati Tags: Art and Design Children Fitness Food and Drink Fun Funny Health History Innovation Invention Inventor Lifestyle Marketing Miscellaneous Patent Science Sex Weird or Wacky Funny Wacky Patent Suck Candy Confection Sigmund Freud Oral Fixation Hollywood Psychosexual
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Ji Lee's Mini Parallel World Turns Yours Upside Down
2008-04-15 08:54:00
We interrupt this program to bring you something a little more random.  Introducing Parallel World , the latest project from guerilla artist and madcap designer Ji Lee, whose initial claim to fame was his NYC Bubble Project a few years back. Technorati Tags: Architecture Art and Design Fun Home Lifestyle Miscellaneous upside down Ji Lee parallel world dioramas miniatures bizzare

Delicious or Disgusting? The Banger & Mash Cone
2008-04-15 05:50:00
From Aunt Bessie's web presence and the traditional kind of British food she's known for, like steak pies, home-style chips, and baked apple pie, you wouldn't think she'd become a trendsetter in the food arena. But she has created the United Kingdom's first main course on an ice cream cone -- the Banger and Mash Cone. Technorati Tags: Business Entrepreneur Food and Drink Funny Innovation Lifestyle News Products Weird or Wacky
More About: Delicious

The World?s Most Green City?
2008-04-15 05:38:00
Before you go patting yourself on the back for recycling your water bottle yesterday or turning the tap off while you brush your teeth, consider what life will be like in the eco-city of Dongtan. The city won't have a landfill. Why would they need one since they don't plan to have any garbage? Technorati Tags: Architecture Business Environment International Technology

VW's New City Transport Cell
2008-04-14 21:45:00
City Car Concepts are becoming more and more prevalent, and honestly, they are getting more attention than ever. Volkswagen Designers are hoping to break into this new market with the City Transport Cell (CTC). Technorati Tags: Cars and Motors Environment Innovation Technology Travel

The 10 Best Right Wing T-Shirts For Dogs
2008-04-14 15:54:00
As the presidential race gets hotter and heavier, defenders of the right will call out the dogs to let those lefties know just what they think. Of course dogs don't have a vote, but they can bite, so you liberals better watch out. Among dozens and dozens of right wing political t-shirts for dogs, the top 10 are uniquely suited to the instinctive cleverness of a dog. Now, go gingerly ahead; these are some mean dogs! Technorati Tags: Art and Design Clothing Fun Funny Lifestyle Marketing News Pets Products Shopping Weird or Wacky
More About: Dogs , Shirts , Right Wing , T-Shirts , Wing

The 10 Best Left Wing T-Shirts For Dogs
2008-04-14 15:39:00
While the left and right go at it this election cycle, there are more political dog t-shirts than I've ever seen before. Pet retail is a booming business, perhaps the booming business in the U.S. right now, so it's a great time to get your leftist ideas onto a dog's back. The 10 best left wing dog t-shirts were chosen for pithiness, as well as suitability to a dog's mindset. No dogs were harmed in this process. Righties, don't take your frustration out on the dogs. Technorati Tags: Clothing Fun Funny Lifestyle Marketing News Pets Products Shopping Weird or Wacky
More About: Dogs , Shirts , Left , T-Shirts , Wing

Super Sexy Bikini Pants Combine Low-cut Jeans with a String Bikini
2008-04-14 12:00:00
These outrageously sexy bikini pants from Sanna's Brazil Fashion, a Japanese clothing company, blur the line between blue jeans and a string bikini. And you know what? I'm all right with that! Technorati Tags: Art and Design Clothing Fun International Lifestyle Sex Women

Officially Official
2008-04-14 02:00:00
Over the last few weeks, a substantial amount of media attention has been directed to the joint Subaru-Toyota sports car. What is getting even more attention is the news that the result could be a light rear-wheel drive performance coupe priced at less the $20,000. Technorati Tags: Cars and Motors Environment International Miscellaneous Technology Travel
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Another Dual-Clutch Transmission From Audi
2008-04-13 20:00:00
Audi has always been the leader when it comes to Twin-Clutch Technology . So after their 6-speed Tiptronic and R-Tronic, nobody knew what was left. The Audi Engineers weren't done though, and the S-Tronic was born. Technorati Tags: Cars and Motors Gadgets Miscellaneous Technology Travel
More About: Audi

Cell Phone? Or Smell Phone?
2008-04-10 08:27:00
Can you imagine being able to download ?his? cologne fragrance or that new baby smell directly to your cell phone? Technorati Tags: Business Entertainment Innovation Lifestyle Marketing Products Technology

The Alluring Art of Recycled Junk Mail
2008-04-09 21:52:00
Artist Sandy Schimmel creates beautiful works of art from junk mail, things we throw away everyday without a thought. Technorati Tags: Art and Design Entertainment Fun Miscellaneous Weird or Wacky
More About: Mail , Junk , Junk Mail

Ireland Installs World?s Largest Sea Turbine
2008-04-09 18:00:00
Off the coast of Northern Ireland in the rough waters of the Strangford Narrows, scientists have installed the world's largest underwater turbine. The project, built by Marine Current Turbines, should generate power for about 1,000 homes when it becomes operational this summer. Technorati Tags: Environment News Science
More About: World

The Pacifier Hunt Ends With Bink-Tees
2008-04-09 17:40:00
Babies and pacifiers go together like butter on a bun. If your baby is no exception, you?ll love a new line of t-shirts perfectly suited for little suckers. Technorati Tags: Children Clothing Innovation Lifestyle News Parenting Products