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Cup Noodle Meets Louisiana Gumbo - That's Hot
2009-09-16 02:24:00
Cup Noodle, long stereotyped as subsistence food for college students and basement dwelling bachelor geeks, is getting a makeover. Is Maruchan's "New Orleans Style Gumbo Noodle" suave & sexy enough to sway the fairer sex?
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12 Revolutionary Innovations Win 2009 Wall Street Journal Technology Awards
2009-09-16 01:43:00
The technology winners of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) awards do not disappoint.  They impact the world on a global scale or at least very significant parts of it.   Their arrival instigates change; they are watersheds, game changers...  The WSJ winners are all that, through their efficiency, their flexibility, and their economy of energy, of expenditures, of time, of personnel, and of materials.  The inventor in all of us should find these 12 winners very inspiring.
More About: Science , News , Health , Technology , Environment

Dazzling Diamond Fashion: The Coolest Bling You Can Wear
2009-09-16 00:42:00
They say diamonds are a girl's best friend. Well, now diamonds are available in more than just jewelry, so no matter what you love to wear, diamonds can make their way into your wardrobe and believe me, they'll be a focal point.
More About: Fun , Clothing , Fashion , Gadgets , Art and Design

Oh What Fun It Used To Be To Take A Shower
2009-09-15 19:28:00
Remember how much you enjoyed Christmas, until you learned that Santa was really your parents?  Or how much you loved swimming in the ocean, until you saw the movie Jaws?  Well, this news may hit you in much the same way....
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"Heil Hitler Kanye West" Lambasted Via YouTube, Twitter & Obama!
2009-09-15 18:20:00
When even Hitler disses Kanye West, its fairly obvious that his rabid outburst at MTV's Video Music Awards was as low rank as one could get. Getting chastised by the entire World Wide Web is not an easy task, but apparently a challenge Mr. West thought he was up for!
More About: Videos , Marketing , News , Media , Funny

Recycled Fire Hose Shoulder Bags are Hot, Wet & Green!
2009-09-15 16:16:00
Where do old Japanese fire hoses go to die? The answer is Patina Japan, a green company dedicated to remaking and remodeling vintage fire hoses into slick eco-friendly shoulder bags.
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Plum Crazy About Social Networking!
2009-09-15 15:04:00
How does a social network that has been around since 2006, with limited social media cred make an impact in today's Web 2.0 world? Well, perhaps if a well known mobile phone company with the resources of Nokia was will willing to invest in it!
More About: Marketing , News , Business , Social , Media

Volkswagen Teams Up with Lichtblick to Provide Clean and Affordable Energy
2009-09-15 00:31:00
Lichtblick, a German based Energy Company specializing in environmentally friendly systems, has been working on a new in-house energy system that could very well replace large nuclear or coal burning power plants. Even more interesting, is that Volkswagen is now on-board with the business plan and providing funding to get the project moving.
More About: Technology , Environment , International

Lady Gaga?s Crazy Couture At The MTV VMAs
2009-09-14 22:00:00
Lady Gaga regularly finds herself on the pages of both the best and worst dressed lists released by many magazines and publications. During last night's VMAs the artist made at least 3 costume changes (not counting her stage costume during her performance), but one couture outfit was verging more on crazy.
More About: Crazy , Lady , Couture

Mavic Magnetic Bicycle Pedals
2009-09-14 22:00:00
Mavic's EZ-Ride Evolve pedal system uses magnets to help keep your feet properly aligned while allowing for seamless entry and exit. These could be a good choice for those that aren't quite sold on platform or clipless pedals.
More About: Sports , Outdoors , Lifestyle , Products , Fitness

Call For Inventors! Bed Bath & Beyond® Wants Innovative Pet Products For Pa
2009-09-14 20:14:00
It looks like the pet product market has not been saturated yet.  Here comes Bed Bath & Beyond with its own pet brand, PawsLife?, and it wants your pet product ideas!
More About: Products , Inventors , Call , Innovative

Branded Medical Business: Taiwan?s Hello Kitty Hospital
2009-09-14 07:00:00
Hello Kitty has been a major phenomenon to spread across Asia; although we have the brand here in North America, the trend hasn't quite blown up to the same level. In Taiwan , Hello Kitty is the basis for a themed business that you just wouldn't expect.
More About: Business , Medical , Hello Kitty , Hospital

The Kate Gosselin Haircut Wig: Find Your Inner Control Freak For Halloween
2009-09-14 06:45:00
The "stars" of the TLC show Jon & Kate Plus 8 have been dominating the media because of rumored affairs, child exploitation and divorce, and for those who are jealous of the attention, a new fashion item lets them try to follow in the mother of 8's footsteps.
More About: Find , Freak , Control , Control freak

Cough Please: Japan Tobacco's 'Smoking Manners for Adults' Ads, Part 7
2009-09-14 00:58:00
The success of Japan Tobacco's Smoking Manners for Adults campaign is debatable, though the Tokyo Subway authority's series of monthly Subway Manners posters proves imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. For JT, however, everything must come to an end - much like lit cigarettes - so let's enjoy ads 61 through 73!
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NEW Mafia Wars -The Lehman Family vs The Bear Stearns Family!
2009-09-14 00:53:00
While the widely popular Mafia Wars is chewing up the digital landscape by trying to recruit everyone on Twitter one tweet at a time, there are two other nefarious families making the social networking scene. These families, just as ruthless and similar in style to the mafioso have the makings for a great new Mafia Wars game.
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Size Of Tiger Brain Challenges Scientific Assumptions About Social Animals
2009-09-14 00:44:00
At Oxford University, the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) has been studying the brain size of four large cats -- leopards, jaguars, lions and tigers -- in relation to their average overall size. The largest brain by length measurement is the lion's , but the volume of the tiger's brain, contrary to the researchers' expectation, is larger than the lion's brain relative to body size. So what's the big deal?
More About: Science , News , Social , Nature , History

Joe "You Lie" Wilson Under A DDoS Attack!
2009-09-13 19:30:00
"Sticks and stones may break my bones," but will "name calling" define Joe Wilson? This South Carolina's congressman knows how to call presidents liars but does he know how to defend himself against a DDoS (distributed denial of service) attack?
More About: Marketing , News , Security , Television , Media

Top Ten Augmented Reality Devices
2009-09-13 14:15:00
Worlds Collide with the introduction of Augmented Reality. Now the latest craze for smartphones, PCs, camera, GPS systems and even eye-wear, AR merges our virtual and real worlds. Its initiated by technology that takes your existing environment and provides an overlay of extra data and information about the things you are viewing. Now us mere mortals can have some of the superpowers we thought were exclusive to the Bionic Man and the Terminator!
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Dead Chihuahua Handbag: A Tribute To The Pet Accessory Trend
2009-09-13 06:49:00
The favorite accessory carried by most female celebrities these days seems to be a very little dog. Some have become fixtures in pop culture and have, as a result, inspired an accessory that sends a strong message about this trend by using a girl's second favorite accessory.
More About: Accessory , Dead , Trend , Tribute , Handbag

The Interactive Cat Pedicure By The EmeryCat? Board
2009-09-13 03:14:00
A cat pedicure is just the thing for indoor cats, but with the new EmeryCat, you don't have to face a torrent of screams and hisses to clip and sand your cats' nails. Your cat does his own pedicure with this interactive EmeryCat board.
More About: News , Lifestyle , Pets , Gadgets , Entrepreneur

Blue Sky Coffee Shop: Medical Marijuana Dispensary With A Menu
2009-09-13 01:54:00
Marijuana might not be legal for general use in North America, but you would be surprised to learn just how big the marijuana industry is; and we're talking about those that are operating legally and even paying taxes on their products and services.
More About: Business , Health , Medical , Coffee , Entrepreneur

Turbine Powered Bus to Clean Up New York
2009-09-13 00:03:00
Anyone who has ever been to New York City knows how heavy the traffic can get at pretty much any time of the day. To combat this, the city began developing different forms of mass transit that they hoped would eventually replace personal vehicles inside the crowded city. Among these, was the diesel burning kneeling bus, which has undergone very few changes until just recently when a new turbine powered unit was developed.
More About: Technology , Environment , Travel , Innovation

Conceptual Sports Watch
2009-09-12 18:00:00
Far better looking than almost every sports watch actually on the market, this concept would be a great addition to your equipment bag.
More About: Sports , Health , Watch , Computers , Outdoors

Solar Power From Space by 2030 Possible?
2009-09-12 05:23:00
What would it take to harness solar power from space then beam it down to earth? Money? Years? Super long cables? Solar panel maker Mitsubishi Electric Corp and IHI Corp would like to find out.
More About: Science , Technology , Power , Environment , Nature

Webcycle Makes Internet Users Work Out
2009-09-12 04:00:00
The Webcycle makes exercise a mandatory part of surfing the Internet . The faster you pedal, the faster your application runs.
More About: Health , Lifestyle , Fitness , Gadgets

Doodle Your Way To Addiction And Flaunt It With The Doodler?s Anonymous T-S
2009-09-12 03:32:00
Some people just can't stop drawing or doodling, and while it can get some high school students in big trouble, Doodler's Anonymous actually encourages the addiction and honesty.
More About: Fun , Entertainment , Clothing , Addiction , Art and Design

Joe Bike Cash For Clunkers: Trade Your Old Car For 2-Wheeled Transportation
2009-09-12 03:04:00
The cash for clunkers program was extremely popular when it launched in the US, and while it encouraged drivers to trade in an old inefficient vehicle for one a little more environmentally friendly, there's a new company on our radar that takes the concept to the next level.
More About: Business , Environment , Lifestyle , Entrepreneur , Transportation

Mobile Movie Apps Only Lack the Popcorn!
2009-09-11 23:14:00
There's been a lot of talk about the Twitter Effect making or breaking movies. Movie makers like Tim Burton are also using social networks to promote movies like Alice in Wonderland while they are still in production. Now mobile apps have become the latest trend used by movie studios to grab the attention of prospective movie-goers in advance of a movie's release.
More About: Videos , Marketing , News , Media , Fun

Ning Adds 90 New Apps To Social Network Platform!
2009-09-11 15:33:00
If you're an active Facebook user and involved in creating groups on their network, you might want to strike out on your own and design a highly-customized standalone site. Business professionals are developing networking hubs while hobbyists are getting their 'Ning' on forming online clubs. The New Kids On The Block have a fan following and College alumni groups have found a new way to keep in touch with their school mates!
More About: Social , Network , Social Network , Platform

Mecha Impression with the Gundam 30th Anniversary 1:60 Replica Model
2009-09-11 12:00:00
Can't afford the 60-ft tall Gundam RX-78 Mobile Suit that looms menacingly over Tokyo's Odaiba Island? That's OK, it's not for sale... but a 12-inch tall, 30th anniversary replica model is!
More About: Shopping , Entertainment , Products , International , Children