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  • Justices, 9-0, Bar Patenting Human Genes

    NYT > U.S. Patent Office
    13 Jun 2013 | 10:00 pm
    The ruling will shape the course of research and testing, and it may alter the willingness of businesses to invest in understanding genetic material.

  • What is the latest Adobe Acrobat/Acrobat Reader version (of PDFs) that the USPTO accepts?

    The Invent Blog
    Stephen M. Nipper
    14 Jun 2013 | 7:45 am
    There are two ways to check: First look at the EFS-Web Compatible Hardware and Software which includes information on compatible hardware and software, including operating systems (Mac OS-X, Windows, RedHat), browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox), PDF creation software (Acrobat Reader, Acrobat, others), Java, security and cookies. If that doesn’t answer your question, check the EFS-Web Announcements page and search for “Acrobat.”

  • Daniel Dingel Hoax or Real Deal?

    About.com Inventors
    18 Jun 2013 | 8:38 am
    The Philippine Daily Inquirer reported that Daniel Dingel built a water-fueled automobile engine as early as 1969. However, the Department of Energy considers Daniel Dingel's water powered car a hoax.Opinions?...Read Full Post

  • Negotiators Begin Work on Finalizing New Treaty to Improve Access to Books for Visually Impaired Persons

    WIPO News
    18 Jun 2013 | 5:37 am

  • Another Cheetah Robot Rears it Neck

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    Katie Gatto
    18 Jun 2013 | 1:26 pm
    A cheetahs can be a very scary animal. With chases that are often over in less than a sixty seconds you probably do not want face a real one. But what about a robot cheetah? A robot that is modeled after the cheetah is currently in development may be used for search and rescue in the future. 
 
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  • What is the latest Adobe Acrobat/Acrobat Reader version (of PDFs) that the USPTO accepts?

    Stephen M. Nipper
    14 Jun 2013 | 7:45 am
    There are two ways to check: First look at the EFS-Web Compatible Hardware and Software which includes information on compatible hardware and software, including operating systems (Mac OS-X, Windows, RedHat), browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox), PDF creation software (Acrobat Reader, Acrobat, others), Java, security and cookies. If that doesn’t answer your question, check the EFS-Web Announcements page and search for “Acrobat.”

  • Reminder: TARR and TDR are about to go offline; API

    Stephen M. Nipper
    30 Aug 2012 | 7:50 am
    Per the notice at the top of TDR: On August 25, 2012, the USPTO released version 2.0 of Trademark Status and Document Retrieval (TSDR). On September 1st, all existing direct (static) hyper-links displaying TARR information will be redirected to TSDR. On September 8th, all existing direct (static) hyper-links displaying TDR information will be redirected to TSDR. Soon thereafter, the web pages at http://tarr.uspto.gov/ and http://tdr.uspto.gov/ will no longer be accessible. Please send any questions to TSDR@USPTO.GOV. Additional information about the TSDR 2.0 deployment is available here: TSDR…

  • Patent claim term glossaries

    Stephen M. Nipper
    25 Apr 2012 | 8:51 am
    Useful post: Free Patent Claim Term Glossaries

  • Another upcoming seminar

    Stephen M. Nipper
    30 Mar 2012 | 8:13 am
    Ron Slusky is again offering his two-day, CLE-accredited Invention Analysis and Claiming Seminar in Chicago on May 21-22, 2012. The seminar is based on his ABA-published book Invention Analysis and Claiming: A Patent Lawyer’s Guide. More information: www.sluskyseminars.com

  • Patent Ethics MCLE on “Ethics issues with US patent and PCT powers of attorney”

    Stephen M. Nipper
    29 Mar 2012 | 1:09 pm
    Via Carl Oppedahl: Need a few ethics CLE credits? Tired of having to get your ethics CLE credits by listening to or attending programs on subjects that have nothing to do with what you actually do for a living, which is intellectual property law? Well, here is one ethics CLE credit that relates to patents. MCLE: Ethics issues with US patent and PCT powers of attorney
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  • Daniel Dingel Hoax or Real Deal?

    18 Jun 2013 | 8:38 am
    The Philippine Daily Inquirer reported that Daniel Dingel built a water-fueled automobile engine as early as 1969. However, the Department of Energy considers Daniel Dingel's water powered car a hoax.Opinions?...Read Full Post

  • The Odd Joke

    15 Jun 2013 | 10:00 pm
    Its time again to thank all my readers who have submitted updates, stories, scoops, corrections, and the odd joke. What would I do without you? This time I would like to thank Kim Kelstone for letting me know that Robert Weitbrecht, the inventor that created a telecommunication device for the deaf, was a physicist by occupation....Read Full Post

  • A Rose By Any Other Name

    15 Jun 2013 | 4:56 pm
    Dutch florist, Peter de Werken is the inventor of a trade secret process for creating rainbow roses. The picture says it all. The flowers are treated with natural pigments into their stems, so when they grow each petal has a different color. The flowers are sold under the name of rainbow rose or happy rose and are only available as cut or dried flower arrangements....Read Full Post

  • 13 Rules of Basketball

    15 Jun 2013 | 10:28 am
    James Naismith wrote the original thirteen rules of basketball. Naismith was the Canadian physical education instructor who invented basketball in 1891. The picture to the left is from U.S. patent ...Read Full Post

  • Fathers Day

    8 Jun 2013 | 11:21 pm
    It has been reported that the trend in Fathers Day gifts will be no gifts at all. Instead we will be celebrating Fathers Day with more activities: dinners, parties, fishing trips, sports events, etc....Read Full Post
 
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  • Another Cheetah Robot Rears it Neck

    Katie Gatto
    18 Jun 2013 | 1:26 pm
    A cheetahs can be a very scary animal. With chases that are often over in less than a sixty seconds you probably do not want face a real one. But what about a robot cheetah? A robot that is modeled after the cheetah is currently in development may be used for search and rescue in the future. 

  • Getting The Dirt On Soil Soup

    Laurie Kay Olson
    18 Jun 2013 | 11:06 am
    Those in the world of cuisine are always searching for that one exotic dish or line of dishes that will make them famous. Tokyo's chef Toshio Tanabe has gone to what some might call the ultimate extreme -- using soil. This isn't some dirt that he dug up out of the garden. It is pristine soil that come from areas like the mountains and dug from far below the surface. He uses only the best soil in his soup!

  • Need A Hug?: Jacket Simulates The Reassuring Sensation Of A Cuddle

    Fashion Finds
    18 Jun 2013 | 10:33 am
    Is there anything better in the world then a nice big hug when you are feeling stressed or sad? Probably not, and that's exactly why inventors decided to create a garment that simulates the sensation of a hug for parents that need to offer their children reassurance from afar.

  • Creep Out The Creeps With These Hairy Stockings

    Jill Harness
    17 Jun 2013 | 11:09 pm
    These stockings are designed to make your legs look hairy so you can creep out all those creeps out there.

  • Print A Lighter Aircraft Bracket, Win $8,000 Via GE Jet Engine Bracket Challenge

    Arnold Carreiro
    17 Jun 2013 | 9:02 pm
    An aircraft engine’s brackets need to be strong and firm, but due to the heavy metal materials commonly used to make these parts, they are a bit on the bulky side. GE is looking for 3D printing wizards to solve this problem, while offering big bucks for big ideas.
 
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  • Another Cheetah Robot Rears it Neck

    Katie Gatto
    18 Jun 2013 | 1:26 pm
    A cheetahs can be a very scary animal. With chases that are often over in less than a sixty seconds you probably do not want face a real one. But what about a robot cheetah? A robot that is modeled after the cheetah is currently in development may be used for search and rescue in the future. 

  • Print A Lighter Aircraft Bracket, Win $8,000 Via GE Jet Engine Bracket Challenge

    Arnold Carreiro
    17 Jun 2013 | 9:02 pm
    An aircraft engine’s brackets need to be strong and firm, but due to the heavy metal materials commonly used to make these parts, they are a bit on the bulky side. GE is looking for 3D printing wizards to solve this problem, while offering big bucks for big ideas.

  • Safety Nets Keep Pedestrians Covered When Beijing Manholes Aren't

    China.new
    14 Jun 2013 | 2:49 pm
    Dropping out of sight through an open manhole might be funny in cartoons but in real life, not so much. China's capital city of Beijing is testing out a possible solution, installing safety nets under 1,000 manhole covers along with a reflective pylon that pops up if the cover is removed.

  • Design Spacecraft For NASA Using Legos, Win The “Imagine Our Future Beyond Earth Competition!”

    Arnold Carreiro
    11 Jun 2013 | 12:02 pm
     Lego and NASA has teamed up in the hopes that fans of the popular building toys will construct an amazing spacecraft that would suit one of NASA’s upcoming missions. Impress the judges and you’ll win plenty of cool Lego prizes!

  • It’s E3 Eve, Get Ready To See The Future Of Gaming Revealed Live!

    Arnold Carreiro
    9 Jun 2013 | 2:30 pm
    Tomorrow is the first day of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, and the big names in videogames will be presenting their latest consoles and software in full force. Lucky for you, I’ve got a cheat sheet for when and where you can watch the action live!
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  • Julibox: Cocktail Delivery For Experimental Alcohol Consumption

    Beth Graddon-Hodgson
    12 Jun 2013 | 9:35 am
    Anyone who engages in occasional (or frequent) alcohol consumption generally has a beverage of choice that is their go-to at home, or at other social events. Generally, deviation from the norm only occurs at restaurants and bars where fancy drink combinations are all too tempting not to swtich things up a little bit. But, drinking out of the house gets expensive, requires transportation planning, and pajamas aren't generally an acceptable wardrobe option. So, for those that want to live on the edge with their drink choices, without ever having to leave the house, there is Julibox.

  • Eatwave Vending Machine: Freshly Cooked Food At The Press Of A Button

    Beth Graddon-Hodgson
    4 Jun 2013 | 9:02 pm
    Vending machines are awesome, in fact, people love to read about them more than any other business idea or technological device (according to a non-statistical, and completely subjective survey conducted by yours truly). Now Eatwave Vending Machine is shaking up everything we thought we could expect out of a vending machine. Vending machines have offered hot food for a while, but not like this.

  • The Caffeine Conundrum Is Addressed By Bottomless Coffee At Cups Tel Aviv

    Beth Graddon-Hodgson
    22 May 2013 | 7:15 am
    Coffee makes the world go 'round, and it would be a massive understatement to say that American society can't live without their caffeine fix. But, most coffee chains do not accomodate the need for coffee drinkers to be highly caffeinated 24/7 either. While it may not yet be a business structure on this continent, Tel Aviv has introduced a coffee chain that is working hard to keep caffeine addicts fueled and ready for their next fix.

  • The Business Of Butting: Disabled Escorts For Short Amusement Park Lines

    Beth Graddon-Hodgson
    18 May 2013 | 7:28 am
    "The Happiest Place on Earth" is what the Disney franchise has been called for multiple decades. Unfortunately, the long wait times can drasticaly reduce the enjoyment that visitors take from the day. Those waiting for hours can often be heard making statements like "are we there yet?", "why isn't this line moving?", "I'm hungry or have to pee" and "my feet hurt." Some travel agencies are getting fancy and are taking measures to skirt the system so that their clients do not have to wait in such long lineups.

  • DrinkSavy: Innovative Product Line Focused On The Prevention Of Date Rape

    Beth Graddon-Hodgson
    8 May 2013 | 1:51 pm
    Date rape is a serious issue, and it affects people of all ages and both genders. For the past couple of decades, women have been warned about the risks of leaving their drinks unattended at parties and bars. The result of not closely guarding a drink could be an unpleasant drug trip, and undesired sexual relations. While women can of course try and keep an eye on their beverages, those that really want to find a way to slip a date rape drug into a drink have developed sneaky ways of accomplishing their mission. It is for this reason that DrinkSavy has chosen to focus on creating products…
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  • Need A Hug?: Jacket Simulates The Reassuring Sensation Of A Cuddle

    Fashion Finds
    18 Jun 2013 | 10:33 am
    Is there anything better in the world then a nice big hug when you are feeling stressed or sad? Probably not, and that's exactly why inventors decided to create a garment that simulates the sensation of a hug for parents that need to offer their children reassurance from afar.

  • The Naughtiest Necklaces In Fashion By Nicole Locher

    Fashion Finds
    29 May 2013 | 5:27 am
    Nicole Locher makes pretty, dainty necklaces in womanly styles...at least that's how they look from afar. From up close, these necklace designs are the naughtiest necklaces in fashion today.

  • ZipNiqab: An Innovative Soution For Discreet Muslim Women

    Fashion Finds
    14 May 2013 | 2:03 pm
    Niqabs are worn by many women from the Muslim community that are focused on modesty. The goal of the Niqab is to cover the lower part of their face - but this garment poses a challenge when it comes time to eat in public. Women are then force to choose between a messier mealtime, or sacrificing their modesty and pulling the religiously motivated apparel away from their faces. Neither is the most desirable way to proceed, which is why the ZipNiqab was created.

  • Glow Threads: Interactive, Customizable Blacklight Shirt Is Perfect For Self-Expression

    Fashion Finds
    30 Mar 2013 | 6:24 am
    Customizable fashion has always been appealing to those that like to deviate from the norm with their clothing choices. For decades, teenagers have approached fashion customization by cutting their clothing, so there are stratigically placed tears that have a grunge fashion appeal. Others have used silk screening for grapnics, or even parmanent markers so their clothing boasts their favorite quotes. Using these methods to customize t-shirts may be tried and true, but the whole process leaves a greater margin for error, and you know what? Fashion customization should really just be a whole lot…

  • 3D DIY Cartoon T-Shirts

    Fashion Finds
    14 Nov 2010 | 9:05 pm
    It would appear as though 3D is all the rage as of recently., and now it's infiltrating fashion trends as well! The latest innovation is a funky idea that kids are sure to fall for. Bet you these will be making an appearance in many stockings this holiday season!
 
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  • What is a Nut Milk Bag?

    John P. Barker
    13 Jun 2013 | 4:15 pm
    What is a Nut Milk bag?  Well, when I stumbled upon these words in search engine, my ideas ran from practical to just plain unsavory.  Don't ask.  What you should ask is if you want one... and if so, does it work?

  • 8 Great Gifts for Father's Day 2013

    John P. Barker
    12 Jun 2013 | 2:00 pm
    Father's Day.  When you get to my father's age, it becomes quite difficult to find something original as a gift.  Ties, while quite nice, are well-overplayed and no longer an option.  Take him out to lunch?  Sure... but again, not the most original of ideas.  Movies are a good idea... but unless it's a drafthouse, it's really not that special.So what to get for Dad on this Father's Day?  Well, here are 8 ideas...

  • 10 Unanswered Science Questions

    John P. Barker
    12 Jun 2013 | 11:15 am
    Surprise!  There are a lot of things out there that we don't know--and this video will cover a wide range of topics, with links to other videos that will delve even deeper into each mystery...

  • As Seen on TV: The Pocket Hose -- Product Review

    John P. Barker
    11 Jun 2013 | 12:30 pm
    The Pocket Hose is quite innovative.  I own one.  It was given as a gift by my girlfriend's mother.  And before your minds go into the gutter, let's take a look at the actual product...

  • Stoneline Frying Pans -- Are They Worth It?

    John P. Barker
    10 Jun 2013 | 7:50 am
    I cook.  I don't mean a little.  I mean a lot.  Those that know me also know that among other things I'm a Lunch Lady (well, okay... technically a Lunch Man), a caterer, and general all around foodie.  When I saw the infomercial on the Stoneline pans, I had to look into it a bit further.  I mean, how different can they be from other non-stick pans, right?
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  • New Fibertrap Technology Stops Bedbugs, Termites, In Their Tracks

    Myra Per-Lee
    1 Jun 2013 | 1:00 am
    Like a spider's web stops a fly in flight, a patent-pending man-made fibrous web stops a bedbug in its tracks. Commercialized as Fibertrap, this material, created in the laboratories of Stony Brook University's Center for Advanced Technology in Sensor Materials, has tested effective not only for trapping bedbugs, but also for stopping termites in their tracks.

  • Two Inventions Get FTC Prize To STOP Robocalls!

    Myra Per-Lee
    3 Apr 2013 | 12:15 am
    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) may not receive many robocalls, but it gets more than 200,000 complaints about the buggers every month. It finally decided last fall to issue a challenge to the public to see who could come up with a way to stop the marketing calls before they reach your ringer.  The Robocall Challenge winners, announced April 2, 2013, were not the most inventive invectives, but the most likely-to-be-effective technologies invented separately by software developer Aaron Foss and computer engineer Serdar Danis.

  • Eat And Flush: New Stomach Pump Means No More Dieting For Some

    Myra Per-Lee
    7 Jan 2013 | 9:15 am
    Under the heading 'Be careful what you wish for,' the inventor of the take-a-walk-on-wheels motorized Segway, Dean Kamen, has applied for a patent for a pump that removes a portion of the food you've just eaten from your stomach. Partners in this patent are members of a company called Aspire Bariatrics.  Here's a brief description of how the stomach sucker works....

  • 5 New Year's Resolutions Every Inventor & Product Developer Should Make

    Myra Per-Lee
    27 Dec 2012 | 1:00 am
    Nearly everyone has at least a dozen earth-shattering inventions up their sleeve.  At least that's what they believe. But most who want to run with their ideas and make them profitable end up wasting a lot of time, especially as novices, on ideas that are already on the market or that few others want.  It's important to work smart and fast as product developers so your focus is on the new, the needed, and the profitable.  Here are five New Year's Resolutions that will boost your efforts and your results. 

  • Calling All Inventors! Casting Call For Season 3, INVENTION USA!

    Myra Per-Lee
    29 Nov 2012 | 11:01 am
    Last night was the premiere of Season 2 of The History Channel's inventor show, Invention USA.  No sooner did the season begin, that casting calls for Season 3 of the hit series get on the road too. So now inventors have another chance to strut their stuff before the casting directors and the show's hosts, Reichart Von Wolfsheild and Scotty Ziegler.
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  • Google Says Potayto, Bing Says Potahto, But Who's Better At Search In Topeka?

    Ron Callari
    17 Jun 2013 | 3:26 pm
    ''Topeka' is the Indian word for "a good place to grow potatoes." And even though the wheat and corn crops grow in greater abundance today, two Internet search engines view the potential of this 122,000-person-town as two very different type of spuds. While one treats it like "small potatoes," the other likens it to "potatoes au gratin," or a great side dish to whet one's appetite.

  • Immortality For Scientists & Dalai Lama Connected By Social Media

    Ron Callari
    14 Jun 2013 | 8:47 am
    A research initiative under the code name "Avatar" is opening its San Francisco office this summer, and will be launching a social media project connecting scientists around the world with the unprecedented goal of offering them immortality. Dimitry Itskov, a 31 yr-old media entrepreneur aims to transplant a human brain into a robot body within the next 10 years.

  • How Many Pandas & Innovators Does It Take To Fill A British Airways' Plane

    Ron Callari
    13 Jun 2013 | 9:14 am
    'Pandas' and 'Innovators' were British Airways' only passengers this week on a couple of their historic flights. In two unprecedented promotions, giant pandas boarded one flight on Tuesday, June 11th to announce BA's first new route to China since it launched flights to Shanghai in 2005. The very next day, 100 innovators took part in the airlines' "UnGrounded" initiative, enlishted as a think tank hackathon team.

  • Game Of 'Social Media' Thrones Positions HootSuite As Benevolent Leader?

    Ron Callari
    8 Jun 2013 | 10:43 am
    Attaching oneself to the popularity of a current cultural phenomenon is a tried and true promotional tactic used as far back by ad execs, the likes of Don Draper and the Mad Men. So, it didn't come as any surprise when someone in the social media space would seize the opportunity to tag on to one of the most popular TV dramas of the day: Game of Thrones.

  • Weed As A Brand: Starbucks Or Botwin Pot Stores? Fact Or Fiction? [Video]

    Ron Callari
    5 Jun 2013 | 8:02 am
    After eight successful seasons on HBO, the acclaimed award-winning series, "Weeds" ended its run in 2012 with matriarch Nancy Botwin dealing in a world that finally legalized marijuana. With plot lines that followed a mother and widow of two children rise in the weed business, Nancy's chain of pot stores became so overwhelmingly successful by the end of Season 8, Starbucks was written into the script securing a bid to buy them.
 
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  • Suit Of Inverted Puppies Puts Dogs Into Your Style

    Steve Levenstein
    17 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm
    Think fashion has gone to the dogs? You are correct sir! This outrageous outfit on sale at the Laforet Harajuku Department Store and Museum in Tokyo, Japan, adds a diagonal row of upside-down puppies to a snazzy black pinstriped suit.

  • 3D Printed Bow Ties Are What All The Cool Nerds Are Wearing

    Steve Levenstein
    11 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm
    Bow ties (along with pocket protectors) are the typical fashion trappings of the classic nerd, even more so if the tie is a clip-on. Now the clever designers at Monocircus have turned that tired stereotype on its head by creating what just might be the first cool clip-on tie... and it's a bow tie to boot!

  • Colorful Plastic Umbrella Hangers Make Your Parasol Stand Up & Stand Out

    Steve Levenstein
    10 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm
    These small, strong and colorful Umbrella Hangers from Japan's Mabuworld have no moving parts but perform more than one function: they hang your umbrella virtually anywhere while marking it as your property.

  • Instant Pineapple Ramen: Pineapple Express In A Styrofoam Bowl

    Steve Levenstein
    5 Jun 2013 | 7:00 pm
    The new instant Pineapple Ramen from Tokyo's Papapapa-Pine ramen restaurant may not be as delicious as the fruitful noodle broth served up live and in person, but it's the next best thing to being there.

  • Hello Kitty Reversible Plush Turkey Is Officially Weird

    Steve Levenstein
    1 Jun 2013 | 9:00 pm
    The Hello Kitty Reversible Plush Turkey is exactly what it seems to be: a soft Hello Kitty doll that, when turned inside-out, becomes a plush roast turkey branded with the Hello Kitty logo. It's officially weird for sure, and an official product from Sanrio to boot.
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  • Suit Of Inverted Puppies Puts Dogs Into Your Style

    Steve Levenstein
    17 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm
    Think fashion has gone to the dogs? You are correct sir! This outrageous outfit on sale at the Laforet Harajuku Department Store and Museum in Tokyo, Japan, adds a diagonal row of upside-down puppies to a snazzy black pinstriped suit.

  • USB Silent Desktop Fan Blows Cool, Looks Even Cooler

    China.new
    12 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm
    This USB silent desktop fan from U-Like didn't come from the future or a 1950s sci-fi flick, it just looks that way. Designed to stand without a stand, so to speak, the fan rests on its side – any side – and quietly directs air upwards where it's most wanted.

  • 3D Printed Bow Ties Are What All The Cool Nerds Are Wearing

    Steve Levenstein
    11 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm
    Bow ties (along with pocket protectors) are the typical fashion trappings of the classic nerd, even more so if the tie is a clip-on. Now the clever designers at Monocircus have turned that tired stereotype on its head by creating what just might be the first cool clip-on tie... and it's a bow tie to boot!

  • Design Spacecraft For NASA Using Legos, Win The “Imagine Our Future Beyond Earth Competition!”

    Arnold Carreiro
    11 Jun 2013 | 12:02 pm
     Lego and NASA has teamed up in the hopes that fans of the popular building toys will construct an amazing spacecraft that would suit one of NASA’s upcoming missions. Impress the judges and you’ll win plenty of cool Lego prizes!

  • Print Your Own Robot For The Mechanical Uprising With My Robot Nation!

    Arnold Carreiro
    10 Jun 2013 | 10:02 pm
    Admit it- You’ve always wanted to build a customized robot friend, but the limitations of modern science just keep giving us vacuum cleaners to step around. Thankfully, My Robot Nation found a worthwhile use for 3D printing to give you the robot of your dreams!
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  • Weed As A Brand: Starbucks Or Botwin Pot Stores? Fact Or Fiction? [Video]

    Ron Callari
    5 Jun 2013 | 8:02 am
    After eight successful seasons on HBO, the acclaimed award-winning series, "Weeds" ended its run in 2012 with matriarch Nancy Botwin dealing in a world that finally legalized marijuana. With plot lines that followed a mother and widow of two children rise in the weed business, Nancy's chain of pot stores became so overwhelmingly successful by the end of Season 8, Starbucks was written into the script securing a bid to buy them.

  • Heart Attacks, Sleep Disturbances, And PTSD

    T Goodman
    31 May 2013 | 1:00 am
    Most of us don't immediately associate post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with heart attacks, but when we stop and think about it... a heart attack is a hell-of-a traumatic event, one which could certainly induce symptoms of PTSD....

  • Let The Soundwagon Drive Your Music

    Laurie Kay Olson
    8 May 2013 | 4:55 am
    Back in the day our tunes only came on vinyl and there are those afficionados who say that vinyl is the only true and pure way to listen to music. If you can still find vinyl albums this is great. What can be even harder to find is something to play them on. Well, how about something to play on them? The Soundwagon will drive your music right to your ears.

  • Whole Foods' Brand Patina & Magnetic Marketing Expands Into Travel

    Ron Callari
    4 Apr 2013 | 5:50 am
    Sometimes it takes a brand decades to use its specific combination of logo, words, font type, design, colors  and value to evolve into a lifestyle choice. The promise, look, personality and feel is the brand's patina. It transcends the commercial transaction igniting what I call 'magnetic marketing,' or the time when the buyer and seller travel on the same wavelength, where they are more tightly attracted to each other, than any other time in the customer-brand relationship cycle.

  • Chocolate Covered Shrimp Chips Are A Sick Sea Snack

    Steve Levenstein
    15 Feb 2013 | 10:07 pm
    Japanese confectionery powerhouses Lotte and Calbee have teamed up to celebrate the mutual 50th anniversaries of two iconic snack favorites, Ghana Milk Chocolate Bars and Kappa Ebisen Chips, by rolling out limited edition "Kappaebisen Ghana" chocolate covered shrimp-flavored chips. Hey, it worked for Reese's!
 
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  • Print A Lighter Aircraft Bracket, Win $8,000 Via GE Jet Engine Bracket Challenge

    Arnold Carreiro
    17 Jun 2013 | 9:02 pm
    An aircraft engine’s brackets need to be strong and firm, but due to the heavy metal materials commonly used to make these parts, they are a bit on the bulky side. GE is looking for 3D printing wizards to solve this problem, while offering big bucks for big ideas.

  • Hey, Software Developers! Back That App Up With Appbackr!

    Arnold Carreiro
    14 Jun 2013 | 12:02 pm
    If you’re an innovative app creator who needs help with funding your current and future app developing projects, then you’re going to learn about Appbackr.com.

  • How Many Pandas & Innovators Does It Take To Fill A British Airways' Plane

    Ron Callari
    13 Jun 2013 | 9:14 am
    'Pandas' and 'Innovators' were British Airways' only passengers this week on a couple of their historic flights. In two unprecedented promotions, giant pandas boarded one flight on Tuesday, June 11th to announce BA's first new route to China since it launched flights to Shanghai in 2005. The very next day, 100 innovators took part in the airlines' "UnGrounded" initiative, enlishted as a think tank hackathon team.

  • Cisco and iRobot Team Up to Make A Meeting Robot

    Katie Gatto
    11 Jun 2013 | 2:23 pm
    Robots can do a lot of things, but can they get you out of going to Albany for a really boring meeting? A robotics design team at Cisco, working with the folks over at iRobot, are hoping so. They are developing a bot that is designed to give HD telepresence. It can even drive itself to the meeting (from inside of the office, that is) to save you the site.

  • Print Your Own Robot For The Mechanical Uprising With My Robot Nation!

    Arnold Carreiro
    10 Jun 2013 | 10:02 pm
    Admit it- You’ve always wanted to build a customized robot friend, but the limitations of modern science just keep giving us vacuum cleaners to step around. Thankfully, My Robot Nation found a worthwhile use for 3D printing to give you the robot of your dreams!
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  • Robot Test Drivers?

    Katie Gatto
    17 Jun 2013 | 1:52 pm
    Test driving cars is harder then it looks. If you want to get the best testing, without hurting human test drivers in the increasingly rough situations, then you need to do something different. Many car makers are turning to help from non-human drivers. That's right, robots may be testing the cars you drive every day.

  • Nicholas Cage To Act... As Chinese Automaker's Brand Ambassador

    China.new
    19 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    American actor, producer and director Nicholas Cage can add another line to his resume: brand ambassador. Following in the footsteps of Brad Pitt, the face of Cadillac vehicles in China, the oft-controversial and occasionally IRS-investigated Cage has signed up to flog re-badged Saabs for China's Beijing Automotive Industry Corp.

  • Cool Inspiration From Previous Arctic Innovation Competition Winners!

    Arnold Carreiro
    19 May 2013 | 2:30 pm
    If you’re planning on entering the 2013 Arctic Innovation Competition, it wouldn’t hurt to take a peek at the inventions that wowed the judges of this chilly contest, so here are the grand prize winners from 2009 to 2012 for extra inspiration:

  • The Last Straw: Ice Straws Are Totally The End!

    Laurie Kay Olson
    23 Apr 2013 | 10:17 am
    With all of the restaurants in this country it is hard to imagine just how many plastic (and before that paper) straws are cluttering up landfills. The gross tonnage is probably jaw-dropping. At least there is something you can do at home to help alleviate the problem -- and it is fun and easy. Make your own ice straws.

  • Pimp Your Toyota Tacoma For Outdoor Adventure

    Laurie Kay Olson
    22 Apr 2013 | 8:35 am
    When you go shopping for a new truck you may run across the Toyota Xplore Adventure Series. With this you can have your new Tacoma, for example, kitted out for the ultimate in camping and off-road travel. This includes a bed rack and an elevated tent so that you don't need to haul a trailer or set up your tent on the damp ground.
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  • Design Spacecraft For NASA Using Legos, Win The “Imagine Our Future Beyond Earth Competition!”

    Arnold Carreiro
    11 Jun 2013 | 12:02 pm
     Lego and NASA has teamed up in the hopes that fans of the popular building toys will construct an amazing spacecraft that would suit one of NASA’s upcoming missions. Impress the judges and you’ll win plenty of cool Lego prizes!

  • Print Your Own Robot For The Mechanical Uprising With My Robot Nation!

    Arnold Carreiro
    10 Jun 2013 | 10:02 pm
    Admit it- You’ve always wanted to build a customized robot friend, but the limitations of modern science just keep giving us vacuum cleaners to step around. Thankfully, My Robot Nation found a worthwhile use for 3D printing to give you the robot of your dreams!

  • It’s E3 Eve, Get Ready To See The Future Of Gaming Revealed Live!

    Arnold Carreiro
    9 Jun 2013 | 2:30 pm
    Tomorrow is the first day of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, and the big names in videogames will be presenting their latest consoles and software in full force. Lucky for you, I’ve got a cheat sheet for when and where you can watch the action live!

  • Program Your Own Bot (for Kids, and Kids at Heart)

    Katie Gatto
    5 Jun 2013 | 12:44 pm
    When it comes to robots for kids there are a lot of choices. Not all of those choices do much at all. One choice, that is not quite to market yet, is desided to help kids to program in a variety of ways. The programming runs from options with a graphic interface to C++ and JAVA based options.

  • Hello Kitty Reversible Plush Turkey Is Officially Weird

    Steve Levenstein
    1 Jun 2013 | 9:00 pm
    The Hello Kitty Reversible Plush Turkey is exactly what it seems to be: a soft Hello Kitty doll that, when turned inside-out, becomes a plush roast turkey branded with the Hello Kitty logo. It's officially weird for sure, and an official product from Sanrio to boot.
 
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  • Need A Hug?: Jacket Simulates The Reassuring Sensation Of A Cuddle

    Fashion Finds
    18 Jun 2013 | 10:33 am
    Is there anything better in the world then a nice big hug when you are feeling stressed or sad? Probably not, and that's exactly why inventors decided to create a garment that simulates the sensation of a hug for parents that need to offer their children reassurance from afar.

  • Creep Out The Creeps With These Hairy Stockings

    Jill Harness
    17 Jun 2013 | 11:09 pm
    These stockings are designed to make your legs look hairy so you can creep out all those creeps out there.

  • Suit Of Inverted Puppies Puts Dogs Into Your Style

    Steve Levenstein
    17 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm
    Think fashion has gone to the dogs? You are correct sir! This outrageous outfit on sale at the Laforet Harajuku Department Store and Museum in Tokyo, Japan, adds a diagonal row of upside-down puppies to a snazzy black pinstriped suit.

  • 3D Printed Bow Ties Are What All The Cool Nerds Are Wearing

    Steve Levenstein
    11 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm
    Bow ties (along with pocket protectors) are the typical fashion trappings of the classic nerd, even more so if the tie is a clip-on. Now the clever designers at Monocircus have turned that tired stereotype on its head by creating what just might be the first cool clip-on tie... and it's a bow tie to boot!

  • Colorful Plastic Umbrella Hangers Make Your Parasol Stand Up & Stand Out

    Steve Levenstein
    10 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm
    These small, strong and colorful Umbrella Hangers from Japan's Mabuworld have no moving parts but perform more than one function: they hang your umbrella virtually anywhere while marking it as your property.
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  • Print A Lighter Aircraft Bracket, Win $8,000 Via GE Jet Engine Bracket Challenge

    Arnold Carreiro
    17 Jun 2013 | 9:02 pm
    An aircraft engine’s brackets need to be strong and firm, but due to the heavy metal materials commonly used to make these parts, they are a bit on the bulky side. GE is looking for 3D printing wizards to solve this problem, while offering big bucks for big ideas.

  • Robot Test Drivers?

    Katie Gatto
    17 Jun 2013 | 1:52 pm
    Test driving cars is harder then it looks. If you want to get the best testing, without hurting human test drivers in the increasingly rough situations, then you need to do something different. Many car makers are turning to help from non-human drivers. That's right, robots may be testing the cars you drive every day.

  • Air Hockey Playing Robot Adapts to Your Game

    Katie Gatto
    14 Jun 2013 | 2:14 pm
    A team of researchers at Chiba University, in the  Namiki Lab, have been working on an interesting robot. The robot, which plays air hockey for a living, is designed to do something interesting. The robot is able to adapt to the way you play and get better at the game. 

  • Cisco and iRobot Team Up to Make A Meeting Robot

    Katie Gatto
    11 Jun 2013 | 2:23 pm
    Robots can do a lot of things, but can they get you out of going to Albany for a really boring meeting? A robotics design team at Cisco, working with the folks over at iRobot, are hoping so. They are developing a bot that is designed to give HD telepresence. It can even drive itself to the meeting (from inside of the office, that is) to save you the site.

  • Bot Lets Sick Kids Go To School

    Katie Gatto
    10 Jun 2013 | 10:36 am
    Robots can do a lot of things. One of the things that you may not have given any thought to is the fact that they can help sick kids. One bot, dubbed the VGo, is designed to help sick kids get to the class and have some kind of a normal life. The bot streams classroom footage in real time.
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  • Print A Lighter Aircraft Bracket, Win $8,000 Via GE Jet Engine Bracket Challenge

    Arnold Carreiro
    17 Jun 2013 | 9:02 pm
    An aircraft engine’s brackets need to be strong and firm, but due to the heavy metal materials commonly used to make these parts, they are a bit on the bulky side. GE is looking for 3D printing wizards to solve this problem, while offering big bucks for big ideas.

  • Print Your Own Robot For The Mechanical Uprising With My Robot Nation!

    Arnold Carreiro
    10 Jun 2013 | 10:02 pm
    Admit it- You’ve always wanted to build a customized robot friend, but the limitations of modern science just keep giving us vacuum cleaners to step around. Thankfully, My Robot Nation found a worthwhile use for 3D printing to give you the robot of your dreams!

  • 3D Printers Unite For Goodwill & Rad 3D Printing Tools Via Printers for Peace Contest

    Arnold Carreiro
    3 Jun 2013 | 11:30 pm
    The concept of personal 3D printers has spread like wildfire, and Michigan Tech wants to make sure that the first things that people think of when the innovative product making platform is mentioned include harmony, joy and other peaceful goodies. 

  • You're Makin' Bacon -- No Fakin'!

    Laurie Kay Olson
    31 May 2013 | 5:12 am
    America has a major and passionate obsession with bacon. It is something that has reached absurd proportions when you can buy bacon wallets, bacon ties, and bacon shoes. It has become bacon-paloosa out there! Now you can indulge in your pork product passion in a more useful way by making your own bacon with The Original Baconkit.

  • Get Your Own Poly-Bot Kit on Kickstarter

    Katie Gatto
    28 May 2013 | 9:59 am
    When it comes to robots you can spend hundreds of thousands of dollars in research labs. Or you could just get over to kick starter. If you make a sufficent donation to the Linkbot project you could just find yourself the proud owner of a set of blocks that can be linked together, or added to, in order to make a variety of robots.
 
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  • 10 Unanswered Science Questions

    John P. Barker
    12 Jun 2013 | 11:15 am
    Surprise!  There are a lot of things out there that we don't know--and this video will cover a wide range of topics, with links to other videos that will delve even deeper into each mystery...

  • Science Experiments That Are Awesome!

    John P. Barker
    9 Jun 2013 | 2:30 pm
    Okay, kiddies.  Don't try these at home.  Some of them like... blow up and stuff.  And that's not good.  What is good is that this brief video shows some really cool stuff about why science can be fun as well as educational...

  • Why Inventors are Awesome....

    John P. Barker
    9 Jun 2013 | 7:50 am
    I think we all know that inventors are awesome.  Even when their inventions don't work, they still show an incredible amount of creativity that many people don't possess.  I'm one of those people that can't think that far out of the box to create something (other than art and fiction, that is).  This video is a salute to inventors--and it's pretty funny as well.

  • One Man's Trash...The Shadow Sculptures of Diet Wiegman

    Art Outside The Lines
    29 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    Is that Michael Jackson standing in front of a mangled pile of trash? No, that's just the brilliant balance of darkness and light in Diet Wiegman's playful and profound shadow sculptures. 

  • Game On: How Video Games Can Teach

    Nicholas.Greene
    3 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    It's said that you learn better when you're enjoying yourself - when you're passionate. Today's youth tend to be quite passionate about gaming, as a whole. It seems fitting, then that games are being used to teach - often in some very innovative ways.
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  • Robot Test Drivers?

    Katie Gatto
    17 Jun 2013 | 1:52 pm
    Test driving cars is harder then it looks. If you want to get the best testing, without hurting human test drivers in the increasingly rough situations, then you need to do something different. Many car makers are turning to help from non-human drivers. That's right, robots may be testing the cars you drive every day.

  • Air Hockey Playing Robot Adapts to Your Game

    Katie Gatto
    14 Jun 2013 | 2:14 pm
    A team of researchers at Chiba University, in the  Namiki Lab, have been working on an interesting robot. The robot, which plays air hockey for a living, is designed to do something interesting. The robot is able to adapt to the way you play and get better at the game. 

  • Cornucopia: Can It Get Any Crazier Than Printing Food?

    Michael McParland
    13 Jun 2013 | 6:07 am
    Whether it is producing card-counting blakcjack teams or inventing the email, it is no surprise when MIT is mentioned in the same breath as something astonishingly intelligent and innovative. But a machine which is capable of printing out food? Come on! How much more wonderfully weird can new food inventions get? Say hello to Cornucopia.

  • Cisco and iRobot Team Up to Make A Meeting Robot

    Katie Gatto
    11 Jun 2013 | 2:23 pm
    Robots can do a lot of things, but can they get you out of going to Albany for a really boring meeting? A robotics design team at Cisco, working with the folks over at iRobot, are hoping so. They are developing a bot that is designed to give HD telepresence. It can even drive itself to the meeting (from inside of the office, that is) to save you the site.

  • Bot Lets Sick Kids Go To School

    Katie Gatto
    10 Jun 2013 | 10:36 am
    Robots can do a lot of things. One of the things that you may not have given any thought to is the fact that they can help sick kids. One bot, dubbed the VGo, is designed to help sick kids get to the class and have some kind of a normal life. The bot streams classroom footage in real time.
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  • NBC Desktop USB Fan Makes You Look (And Feel) As Cool As Jimmy Fallon

    China.new
    16 Jun 2013 | 5:29 pm
    Are you as cool as the next host of NBC's The Tonight Show, the one and only Jimmy Fallon? Would you like to be? A Chinese online seller can make it happen, no sweat.

  • 10 Unanswered Science Questions

    John P. Barker
    12 Jun 2013 | 11:15 am
    Surprise!  There are a lot of things out there that we don't know--and this video will cover a wide range of topics, with links to other videos that will delve even deeper into each mystery...

  • Why Inventors are Awesome....

    John P. Barker
    9 Jun 2013 | 7:50 am
    I think we all know that inventors are awesome.  Even when their inventions don't work, they still show an incredible amount of creativity that many people don't possess.  I'm one of those people that can't think that far out of the box to create something (other than art and fiction, that is).  This video is a salute to inventors--and it's pretty funny as well.

  • Game Of 'Social Media' Thrones Positions HootSuite As Benevolent Leader?

    Ron Callari
    8 Jun 2013 | 10:43 am
    Attaching oneself to the popularity of a current cultural phenomenon is a tried and true promotional tactic used as far back by ad execs, the likes of Don Draper and the Mad Men. So, it didn't come as any surprise when someone in the social media space would seize the opportunity to tag on to one of the most popular TV dramas of the day: Game of Thrones.

  • A Shot of Life: Bubble Wrap Injection Art!

    Art Outside The Lines
    8 Jun 2013 | 9:50 am
    Popping bubble wrap is like a compulsive childhood addiction that never goes away, at least for some of us. You'll have to fight that temptation when you see Bradley Hart's artwork, which is made with thousands of paint-injected bubbles to create photorealistic mosaics. For all of you bubble wrap junkies, Hands Off!
 
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  • Oh Yeah, An Olla Pot Can Help You Keep Your Garden Green

    Laurie Kay Olson
    13 Jun 2013 | 11:26 am
    With the continuing drought in much of the country and dwindling water resources anything that can water your plants efficiently and save water is a treasure. The Olla Pot (pronounced o-ya) is a bit of ancient technology that is returning to popularity. The unglazed terra cotta pot provides a continuous and efficient water supply to your plants.

  • Let The Sun Shine On Intersolar 2013’s Solar Powered Exhibition!

    Arnold Carreiro
    8 Jun 2013 | 11:02 pm
    If the future of solar energy makes you all sunny and warm inside, there’s no hotter place to be than Intersolar North America in sunny San Francisco, California.

  • Create App To Show Driver’s MPG & Win $25,000 In Ford Personalized Fuel-Efficiency App Challenge!

    Arnold Carreiro
    8 Jun 2013 | 12:02 pm
    Honestly, I have no idea how many miles my car gets to the gallon. Hopefully one of you software geniuses can collaborate with Ford to build a simple app to show me just how efficient my Taurus is.

  • Going Green: Good Insects Vs. Bad Insects

    Laurie Kay Olson
    4 Jun 2013 | 5:04 am
    There are healthy and safe ways to take care of the pests in your garden without resorting to poison. Let good bugs take over and get rid of the ones that are killing your plants. It is better for the environment and better for you -- and they are easily available for order to be shipped right to you.

  • New Anti-Malaria Vaccine Reduces Risk Of Infection By Over 70 Percent

    Steve Levenstein
    31 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    An effective anti-malaria vaccine has been developed by a team of researchers at the Osaka University Research Institute for Microbial Diseases in Japan. The results of clinical trials conducted over a two-year period on location in Uganda, Africa, and published in the U.S. journal PLOS One confirm the BK-SE36 dry powder vaccine lowered the risk of acquiring malaria by a whopping 72 percent.
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  • Getting The Dirt On Soil Soup

    Laurie Kay Olson
    18 Jun 2013 | 11:06 am
    Those in the world of cuisine are always searching for that one exotic dish or line of dishes that will make them famous. Tokyo's chef Toshio Tanabe has gone to what some might call the ultimate extreme -- using soil. This isn't some dirt that he dug up out of the garden. It is pristine soil that come from areas like the mountains and dug from far below the surface. He uses only the best soil in his soup!

  • What is a Nut Milk Bag?

    John P. Barker
    13 Jun 2013 | 4:15 pm
    What is a Nut Milk bag?  Well, when I stumbled upon these words in search engine, my ideas ran from practical to just plain unsavory.  Don't ask.  What you should ask is if you want one... and if so, does it work?

  • Cornucopia: Can It Get Any Crazier Than Printing Food?

    Michael McParland
    13 Jun 2013 | 6:07 am
    Whether it is producing card-counting blakcjack teams or inventing the email, it is no surprise when MIT is mentioned in the same breath as something astonishingly intelligent and innovative. But a machine which is capable of printing out food? Come on! How much more wonderfully weird can new food inventions get? Say hello to Cornucopia.

  • Star Trek: Where No Wine Has Gone Before

    Laurie Kay Olson
    12 Jun 2013 | 12:12 pm
    Space -- the final frontier. These are the vintages of the Starship Enterprise. Yes, indeed Trekkie fandom has reached a new high (or low if you don't get it). There are three varieties of Star Trek wine available for preorder from the members-only wine marketing website Vinport. For adult Trek fans the world over it is finally time to reach "nerdvana."

  • Julibox: Cocktail Delivery For Experimental Alcohol Consumption

    Beth Graddon-Hodgson
    12 Jun 2013 | 9:35 am
    Anyone who engages in occasional (or frequent) alcohol consumption generally has a beverage of choice that is their go-to at home, or at other social events. Generally, deviation from the norm only occurs at restaurants and bars where fancy drink combinations are all too tempting not to swtich things up a little bit. But, drinking out of the house gets expensive, requires transportation planning, and pajamas aren't generally an acceptable wardrobe option. So, for those that want to live on the edge with their drink choices, without ever having to leave the house, there is Julibox.
 
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  • Print A Lighter Aircraft Bracket, Win $8,000 Via GE Jet Engine Bracket Challenge

    Arnold Carreiro
    17 Jun 2013 | 9:02 pm
    An aircraft engine’s brackets need to be strong and firm, but due to the heavy metal materials commonly used to make these parts, they are a bit on the bulky side. GE is looking for 3D printing wizards to solve this problem, while offering big bucks for big ideas.

  • Hey, Software Developers! Back That App Up With Appbackr!

    Arnold Carreiro
    14 Jun 2013 | 12:02 pm
    If you’re an innovative app creator who needs help with funding your current and future app developing projects, then you’re going to learn about Appbackr.com.

  • Cornucopia: Can It Get Any Crazier Than Printing Food?

    Michael McParland
    13 Jun 2013 | 6:07 am
    Whether it is producing card-counting blakcjack teams or inventing the email, it is no surprise when MIT is mentioned in the same breath as something astonishingly intelligent and innovative. But a machine which is capable of printing out food? Come on! How much more wonderfully weird can new food inventions get? Say hello to Cornucopia.

  • 5 Minutes To Better Marketing

    ModernMarketing
    13 Jun 2013 | 6:03 am
    Starting up your own business can be one of the most exciting things that you will ever do. It is important to market your business or you may find that your success is limited and so are your sales. With no sales, your business will never take off, and this is true for about 90% of new business start-ups. It is important to carefully consider how you will market your business, even from the point of conception.

  • Design Spacecraft For NASA Using Legos, Win The “Imagine Our Future Beyond Earth Competition!”

    Arnold Carreiro
    11 Jun 2013 | 12:02 pm
     Lego and NASA has teamed up in the hopes that fans of the popular building toys will construct an amazing spacecraft that would suit one of NASA’s upcoming missions. Impress the judges and you’ll win plenty of cool Lego prizes!
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  • Need A Hug?: Jacket Simulates The Reassuring Sensation Of A Cuddle

    Fashion Finds
    18 Jun 2013 | 10:33 am
    Is there anything better in the world then a nice big hug when you are feeling stressed or sad? Probably not, and that's exactly why inventors decided to create a garment that simulates the sensation of a hug for parents that need to offer their children reassurance from afar.

  • Creep Out The Creeps With These Hairy Stockings

    Jill Harness
    17 Jun 2013 | 11:09 pm
    These stockings are designed to make your legs look hairy so you can creep out all those creeps out there.

  • 8 Great Gifts for Father's Day 2013

    John P. Barker
    12 Jun 2013 | 2:00 pm
    Father's Day.  When you get to my father's age, it becomes quite difficult to find something original as a gift.  Ties, while quite nice, are well-overplayed and no longer an option.  Take him out to lunch?  Sure... but again, not the most original of ideas.  Movies are a good idea... but unless it's a drafthouse, it's really not that special.So what to get for Dad on this Father's Day?  Well, here are 8 ideas...

  • Star Trek: Where No Wine Has Gone Before

    Laurie Kay Olson
    12 Jun 2013 | 12:12 pm
    Space -- the final frontier. These are the vintages of the Starship Enterprise. Yes, indeed Trekkie fandom has reached a new high (or low if you don't get it). There are three varieties of Star Trek wine available for preorder from the members-only wine marketing website Vinport. For adult Trek fans the world over it is finally time to reach "nerdvana."

  • 10 Unanswered Science Questions

    John P. Barker
    12 Jun 2013 | 11:15 am
    Surprise!  There are a lot of things out there that we don't know--and this video will cover a wide range of topics, with links to other videos that will delve even deeper into each mystery...
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  • Creep Out The Creeps With These Hairy Stockings

    Jill Harness
    17 Jun 2013 | 11:09 pm
    These stockings are designed to make your legs look hairy so you can creep out all those creeps out there.

  • I Can Has Cheeseburger To Wrap My Gifts

    Laurie Kay Olson
    29 May 2013 | 8:26 pm
    Other than different pretty patterns, reversible paper, and coordinating gift tags, little has changed when it comes to wrapping paper over the years. There is something new out there that is clever and whimsical with a dash of American food obsession. The five different papers make up the ingredients of a classic cheeseburger.

  • The Naughtiest Necklaces In Fashion By Nicole Locher

    Fashion Finds
    29 May 2013 | 5:27 am
    Nicole Locher makes pretty, dainty necklaces in womanly styles...at least that's how they look from afar. From up close, these necklace designs are the naughtiest necklaces in fashion today.

  • Be A Barbecue Tool Guy With a BBQ Tool Belt

    Laurie Kay Olson
    26 May 2013 | 2:08 pm
    Making sure that those coals are just right or the flame just so hot before you start to grill is serious business. You also have to have all the right tools for the job. Really? You can't just toss the burgers on the grill and hope for the best? Okay, I get it, it's a guy thing. For all those tool guys out there who take their summer holiday barbecuing as a mission from God, this tool belt is just the thing to help answer the call.

  • Take Your Beer To The Next Level With Lime Bomber

    Bob J
    25 May 2013 | 8:59 am
    If you're struggling to get your wedge of lime inside the bottle of beer; if you're someone who's still taking a swig of beer, then sucking on the lime, then going back to the beer for another drink, welcome to the new world. Lime bomber bombs lime wedges into your beer like there's no tomorrow.
 
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  • Need A Hug?: Jacket Simulates The Reassuring Sensation Of A Cuddle

    Fashion Finds
    18 Jun 2013 | 10:33 am
    Is there anything better in the world then a nice big hug when you are feeling stressed or sad? Probably not, and that's exactly why inventors decided to create a garment that simulates the sensation of a hug for parents that need to offer their children reassurance from afar.

  • NBC Desktop USB Fan Makes You Look (And Feel) As Cool As Jimmy Fallon

    China.new
    16 Jun 2013 | 5:29 pm
    Are you as cool as the next host of NBC's The Tonight Show, the one and only Jimmy Fallon? Would you like to be? A Chinese online seller can make it happen, no sweat.

  • Cornucopia: Can It Get Any Crazier Than Printing Food?

    Michael McParland
    13 Jun 2013 | 6:07 am
    Whether it is producing card-counting blakcjack teams or inventing the email, it is no surprise when MIT is mentioned in the same breath as something astonishingly intelligent and innovative. But a machine which is capable of printing out food? Come on! How much more wonderfully weird can new food inventions get? Say hello to Cornucopia.

  • USB Silent Desktop Fan Blows Cool, Looks Even Cooler

    China.new
    12 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm
    This USB silent desktop fan from U-Like didn't come from the future or a 1950s sci-fi flick, it just looks that way. Designed to stand without a stand, so to speak, the fan rests on its side – any side – and quietly directs air upwards where it's most wanted.

  • 8 Great Gifts for Father's Day 2013

    John P. Barker
    12 Jun 2013 | 2:00 pm
    Father's Day.  When you get to my father's age, it becomes quite difficult to find something original as a gift.  Ties, while quite nice, are well-overplayed and no longer an option.  Take him out to lunch?  Sure... but again, not the most original of ideas.  Movies are a good idea... but unless it's a drafthouse, it's really not that special.So what to get for Dad on this Father's Day?  Well, here are 8 ideas...
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  • Immortality For Scientists & Dalai Lama Connected By Social Media

    Ron Callari
    14 Jun 2013 | 8:47 am
    A research initiative under the code name "Avatar" is opening its San Francisco office this summer, and will be launching a social media project connecting scientists around the world with the unprecedented goal of offering them immortality. Dimitry Itskov, a 31 yr-old media entrepreneur aims to transplant a human brain into a robot body within the next 10 years.

  • Want To Lose Weight That Badly? 5 Crazy Celebrity Diets

    Michael McParland
    7 Jun 2013 | 5:09 am
    Try as one might to avoid them, celebrities are somewhat sewn into the fabric of our daily lives. So with the pressure of having to constantly look good it begs the question, what is going on behind the incredibly well groomed scenes? Whether it is a diet which starves the body of carbohydrates or a crazy juice only diet, it seems like celebrities will do just about anything to squeeze into their perfect ensemble.

  • New Anti-Malaria Vaccine Reduces Risk Of Infection By Over 70 Percent

    Steve Levenstein
    31 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    An effective anti-malaria vaccine has been developed by a team of researchers at the Osaka University Research Institute for Microbial Diseases in Japan. The results of clinical trials conducted over a two-year period on location in Uganda, Africa, and published in the U.S. journal PLOS One confirm the BK-SE36 dry powder vaccine lowered the risk of acquiring malaria by a whopping 72 percent.

  • Heart Attacks, Sleep Disturbances, And PTSD

    T Goodman
    31 May 2013 | 1:00 am
    Most of us don't immediately associate post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with heart attacks, but when we stop and think about it... a heart attack is a hell-of-a traumatic event, one which could certainly induce symptoms of PTSD....

  • The Power of Psychology: How Gaming Helps Fight Cancer

    Nicholas.Greene
    14 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    It's incredible the degree to which one's mindset can impact one's well-being. To that end,one team of doctors and programmers has devised their own unique means of attacking the Cancer: they've made a video game. Several, actually. 
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  • How Many Pandas & Innovators Does It Take To Fill A British Airways' Plane

    Ron Callari
    13 Jun 2013 | 9:14 am
    'Pandas' and 'Innovators' were British Airways' only passengers this week on a couple of their historic flights. In two unprecedented promotions, giant pandas boarded one flight on Tuesday, June 11th to announce BA's first new route to China since it launched flights to Shanghai in 2005. The very next day, 100 innovators took part in the airlines' "UnGrounded" initiative, enlishted as a think tank hackathon team.

  • Why Inventors are Awesome....

    John P. Barker
    9 Jun 2013 | 7:50 am
    I think we all know that inventors are awesome.  Even when their inventions don't work, they still show an incredible amount of creativity that many people don't possess.  I'm one of those people that can't think that far out of the box to create something (other than art and fiction, that is).  This video is a salute to inventors--and it's pretty funny as well.

  • New Anti-Malaria Vaccine Reduces Risk Of Infection By Over 70 Percent

    Steve Levenstein
    31 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    An effective anti-malaria vaccine has been developed by a team of researchers at the Osaka University Research Institute for Microbial Diseases in Japan. The results of clinical trials conducted over a two-year period on location in Uganda, Africa, and published in the U.S. journal PLOS One confirm the BK-SE36 dry powder vaccine lowered the risk of acquiring malaria by a whopping 72 percent.

  • Cicadas, Going Nowhere At The Speed Of Light

    Ron Callari
    30 May 2013 | 9:24 am
    In A Tale of Two Cities, when Charles Dickens penned his famous quote, "it was the best of times, it was the worst of times," while he was relating how opposing factions viewed the French Revolution, one might make a similar observation regarding the return of the cicadas.

  • Feeling Hungry? Try These Video-Game Themed Bento Boxes

    Nicholas.Greene
    6 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    For the uninitiated, Bento is a type of lunch-time meal which consists of rice, meat, and vegetables, the whole array arranged together in a box. It's a fairly traditional dish, often prepared for school and work lunches; it's also available at most restaurants which serve Japanese food. Those mass-produced meals rather pale in comparison to the stuff I'd like to share with you folks today - calling the ordinary stuff downright inadequate wouldn't be much of a stretch.
 
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  • Oh Yeah, An Olla Pot Can Help You Keep Your Garden Green

    Laurie Kay Olson
    13 Jun 2013 | 11:26 am
    With the continuing drought in much of the country and dwindling water resources anything that can water your plants efficiently and save water is a treasure. The Olla Pot (pronounced o-ya) is a bit of ancient technology that is returning to popularity. The unglazed terra cotta pot provides a continuous and efficient water supply to your plants.

  • As Seen on TV: The Pocket Hose -- Product Review

    John P. Barker
    11 Jun 2013 | 12:30 pm
    The Pocket Hose is quite innovative.  I own one.  It was given as a gift by my girlfriend's mother.  And before your minds go into the gutter, let's take a look at the actual product...

  • Let The Sun Shine On Intersolar 2013’s Solar Powered Exhibition!

    Arnold Carreiro
    8 Jun 2013 | 11:02 pm
    If the future of solar energy makes you all sunny and warm inside, there’s no hotter place to be than Intersolar North America in sunny San Francisco, California.

  • Battle Of The Best Blenders: Reviews and Recommendations

    Michael McParland
    6 Jun 2013 | 3:59 am
    There comes a time in every man or woman's life when chopping vegetable after vegetable becomes unbearably monotonous. Enter, one of man's greatest kitchen inventions, and reliever of stress world-wide, the sacred blender. But which are good? Which are bad? Which are okay? Here are three blenders which caught the eye. Take a look and see if they catch yours.

  • Simply A Set Of Very Cool Knives

    Michael McParland
    5 Jun 2013 | 5:17 am
    Everybody likes to be the coolest kid on the kitchen knife block. So for those who have spent hours and hours in the kitchen slicing vegetables and thinking 'I wish my knives looked classier' here is the Deglon Meeting Knife Set. Want to see just what the latest kitchenware knife set has to offer? Walk this way!
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  • Print A Lighter Aircraft Bracket, Win $8,000 Via GE Jet Engine Bracket Challenge

    Arnold Carreiro
    17 Jun 2013 | 9:02 pm
    An aircraft engine’s brackets need to be strong and firm, but due to the heavy metal materials commonly used to make these parts, they are a bit on the bulky side. GE is looking for 3D printing wizards to solve this problem, while offering big bucks for big ideas.

  • Microsoft Releases Office For iPhone

    dendory
    15 Jun 2013 | 12:09 pm
    The first release of Microsoft Office for iPhone is not quite what many people expected, requiring an Office 365 subscription and SkyDrive cloud usage, but if you fit the usage pattern, this may be an app worth checking out.

  • Safety Nets Keep Pedestrians Covered When Beijing Manholes Aren't

    China.new
    14 Jun 2013 | 2:49 pm
    Dropping out of sight through an open manhole might be funny in cartoons but in real life, not so much. China's capital city of Beijing is testing out a possible solution, installing safety nets under 1,000 manhole covers along with a reflective pylon that pops up if the cover is removed.

  • Hey, Software Developers! Back That App Up With Appbackr!

    Arnold Carreiro
    14 Jun 2013 | 12:02 pm
    If you’re an innovative app creator who needs help with funding your current and future app developing projects, then you’re going to learn about Appbackr.com.

  • How Many Pandas & Innovators Does It Take To Fill A British Airways' Plane

    Ron Callari
    13 Jun 2013 | 9:14 am
    'Pandas' and 'Innovators' were British Airways' only passengers this week on a couple of their historic flights. In two unprecedented promotions, giant pandas boarded one flight on Tuesday, June 11th to announce BA's first new route to China since it launched flights to Shanghai in 2005. The very next day, 100 innovators took part in the airlines' "UnGrounded" initiative, enlishted as a think tank hackathon team.
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  • Print A Lighter Aircraft Bracket, Win $8,000 Via GE Jet Engine Bracket Challenge

    Arnold Carreiro
    17 Jun 2013 | 9:02 pm
    An aircraft engine’s brackets need to be strong and firm, but due to the heavy metal materials commonly used to make these parts, they are a bit on the bulky side. GE is looking for 3D printing wizards to solve this problem, while offering big bucks for big ideas.

  • Suit Of Inverted Puppies Puts Dogs Into Your Style

    Steve Levenstein
    17 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm
    Think fashion has gone to the dogs? You are correct sir! This outrageous outfit on sale at the Laforet Harajuku Department Store and Museum in Tokyo, Japan, adds a diagonal row of upside-down puppies to a snazzy black pinstriped suit.

  • Safety Nets Keep Pedestrians Covered When Beijing Manholes Aren't

    China.new
    14 Jun 2013 | 2:49 pm
    Dropping out of sight through an open manhole might be funny in cartoons but in real life, not so much. China's capital city of Beijing is testing out a possible solution, installing safety nets under 1,000 manhole covers along with a reflective pylon that pops up if the cover is removed.

  • How Many Pandas & Innovators Does It Take To Fill A British Airways' Plane

    Ron Callari
    13 Jun 2013 | 9:14 am
    'Pandas' and 'Innovators' were British Airways' only passengers this week on a couple of their historic flights. In two unprecedented promotions, giant pandas boarded one flight on Tuesday, June 11th to announce BA's first new route to China since it launched flights to Shanghai in 2005. The very next day, 100 innovators took part in the airlines' "UnGrounded" initiative, enlishted as a think tank hackathon team.

  • USB Silent Desktop Fan Blows Cool, Looks Even Cooler

    China.new
    12 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm
    This USB silent desktop fan from U-Like didn't come from the future or a 1950s sci-fi flick, it just looks that way. Designed to stand without a stand, so to speak, the fan rests on its side – any side – and quietly directs air upwards where it's most wanted.
 
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  • Print A Lighter Aircraft Bracket, Win $8,000 Via GE Jet Engine Bracket Challenge

    Arnold Carreiro
    17 Jun 2013 | 9:02 pm
    An aircraft engine’s brackets need to be strong and firm, but due to the heavy metal materials commonly used to make these parts, they are a bit on the bulky side. GE is looking for 3D printing wizards to solve this problem, while offering big bucks for big ideas.

  • Let The Sun Shine On Intersolar 2013’s Solar Powered Exhibition!

    Arnold Carreiro
    8 Jun 2013 | 11:02 pm
    If the future of solar energy makes you all sunny and warm inside, there’s no hotter place to be than Intersolar North America in sunny San Francisco, California.

  • A Shot of Life: Bubble Wrap Injection Art!

    Art Outside The Lines
    8 Jun 2013 | 9:50 am
    Popping bubble wrap is like a compulsive childhood addiction that never goes away, at least for some of us. You'll have to fight that temptation when you see Bradley Hart's artwork, which is made with thousands of paint-injected bubbles to create photorealistic mosaics. For all of you bubble wrap junkies, Hands Off!

  • 3D Printers Unite For Goodwill & Rad 3D Printing Tools Via Printers for Peace Contest

    Arnold Carreiro
    3 Jun 2013 | 11:30 pm
    The concept of personal 3D printers has spread like wildfire, and Michigan Tech wants to make sure that the first things that people think of when the innovative product making platform is mentioned include harmony, joy and other peaceful goodies. 

  • New Fibertrap Technology Stops Bedbugs, Termites, In Their Tracks

    Myra Per-Lee
    1 Jun 2013 | 1:00 am
    Like a spider's web stops a fly in flight, a patent-pending man-made fibrous web stops a bedbug in its tracks. Commercialized as Fibertrap, this material, created in the laboratories of Stony Brook University's Center for Advanced Technology in Sensor Materials, has tested effective not only for trapping bedbugs, but also for stopping termites in their tracks.
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  • Google Says Potayto, Bing Says Potahto, But Who's Better At Search In Topeka?

    Ron Callari
    17 Jun 2013 | 3:26 pm
    ''Topeka' is the Indian word for "a good place to grow potatoes." And even though the wheat and corn crops grow in greater abundance today, two Internet search engines view the potential of this 122,000-person-town as two very different type of spuds. While one treats it like "small potatoes," the other likens it to "potatoes au gratin," or a great side dish to whet one's appetite.

  • How Many Pandas & Innovators Does It Take To Fill A British Airways' Plane

    Ron Callari
    13 Jun 2013 | 9:14 am
    'Pandas' and 'Innovators' were British Airways' only passengers this week on a couple of their historic flights. In two unprecedented promotions, giant pandas boarded one flight on Tuesday, June 11th to announce BA's first new route to China since it launched flights to Shanghai in 2005. The very next day, 100 innovators took part in the airlines' "UnGrounded" initiative, enlishted as a think tank hackathon team.

  • Stoneline Frying Pans -- Are They Worth It?

    John P. Barker
    10 Jun 2013 | 7:50 am
    I cook.  I don't mean a little.  I mean a lot.  Those that know me also know that among other things I'm a Lunch Lady (well, okay... technically a Lunch Man), a caterer, and general all around foodie.  When I saw the infomercial on the Stoneline pans, I had to look into it a bit further.  I mean, how different can they be from other non-stick pans, right?

  • Let The Sun Shine On Intersolar 2013’s Solar Powered Exhibition!

    Arnold Carreiro
    8 Jun 2013 | 11:02 pm
    If the future of solar energy makes you all sunny and warm inside, there’s no hotter place to be than Intersolar North America in sunny San Francisco, California.

  • Create App To Show Driver’s MPG & Win $25,000 In Ford Personalized Fuel-Efficiency App Challenge!

    Arnold Carreiro
    8 Jun 2013 | 12:02 pm
    Honestly, I have no idea how many miles my car gets to the gallon. Hopefully one of you software geniuses can collaborate with Ford to build a simple app to show me just how efficient my Taurus is.
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  • Google Says Potayto, Bing Says Potahto, But Who's Better At Search In Topeka?

    Ron Callari
    17 Jun 2013 | 3:26 pm
    ''Topeka' is the Indian word for "a good place to grow potatoes." And even though the wheat and corn crops grow in greater abundance today, two Internet search engines view the potential of this 122,000-person-town as two very different type of spuds. While one treats it like "small potatoes," the other likens it to "potatoes au gratin," or a great side dish to whet one's appetite.

  • Hey, Software Developers! Back That App Up With Appbackr!

    Arnold Carreiro
    14 Jun 2013 | 12:02 pm
    If you’re an innovative app creator who needs help with funding your current and future app developing projects, then you’re going to learn about Appbackr.com.

  • How Many Pandas & Innovators Does It Take To Fill A British Airways' Plane

    Ron Callari
    13 Jun 2013 | 9:14 am
    'Pandas' and 'Innovators' were British Airways' only passengers this week on a couple of their historic flights. In two unprecedented promotions, giant pandas boarded one flight on Tuesday, June 11th to announce BA's first new route to China since it launched flights to Shanghai in 2005. The very next day, 100 innovators took part in the airlines' "UnGrounded" initiative, enlishted as a think tank hackathon team.

  • As Seen on TV: The Pocket Hose -- Product Review

    John P. Barker
    11 Jun 2013 | 12:30 pm
    The Pocket Hose is quite innovative.  I own one.  It was given as a gift by my girlfriend's mother.  And before your minds go into the gutter, let's take a look at the actual product...

  • Stoneline Frying Pans -- Are They Worth It?

    John P. Barker
    10 Jun 2013 | 7:50 am
    I cook.  I don't mean a little.  I mean a lot.  Those that know me also know that among other things I'm a Lunch Lady (well, okay... technically a Lunch Man), a caterer, and general all around foodie.  When I saw the infomercial on the Stoneline pans, I had to look into it a bit further.  I mean, how different can they be from other non-stick pans, right?
 
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  • Google Says Potayto, Bing Says Potahto, But Who's Better At Search In Topeka?

    Ron Callari
    17 Jun 2013 | 3:26 pm
    ''Topeka' is the Indian word for "a good place to grow potatoes." And even though the wheat and corn crops grow in greater abundance today, two Internet search engines view the potential of this 122,000-person-town as two very different type of spuds. While one treats it like "small potatoes," the other likens it to "potatoes au gratin," or a great side dish to whet one's appetite.

  • How Many Pandas & Innovators Does It Take To Fill A British Airways' Plane

    Ron Callari
    13 Jun 2013 | 9:14 am
    'Pandas' and 'Innovators' were British Airways' only passengers this week on a couple of their historic flights. In two unprecedented promotions, giant pandas boarded one flight on Tuesday, June 11th to announce BA's first new route to China since it launched flights to Shanghai in 2005. The very next day, 100 innovators took part in the airlines' "UnGrounded" initiative, enlishted as a think tank hackathon team.

  • 8 Unlikely Chinese Celebrity Brand Ambassadors

    China.new
    9 Jun 2013 | 9:00 pm
    China presents a lucrative opportunity for celebrities overexposed to jaded First World markets and authorized or not, all sorts of Chinese businesses are choosing their faces to promote their brands.

  • It’s E3 Eve, Get Ready To See The Future Of Gaming Revealed Live!

    Arnold Carreiro
    9 Jun 2013 | 2:30 pm
    Tomorrow is the first day of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, and the big names in videogames will be presenting their latest consoles and software in full force. Lucky for you, I’ve got a cheat sheet for when and where you can watch the action live!

  • Game Of 'Social Media' Thrones Positions HootSuite As Benevolent Leader?

    Ron Callari
    8 Jun 2013 | 10:43 am
    Attaching oneself to the popularity of a current cultural phenomenon is a tried and true promotional tactic used as far back by ad execs, the likes of Don Draper and the Mad Men. So, it didn't come as any surprise when someone in the social media space would seize the opportunity to tag on to one of the most popular TV dramas of the day: Game of Thrones.
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  • Suit Of Inverted Puppies Puts Dogs Into Your Style

    Steve Levenstein
    17 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm
    Think fashion has gone to the dogs? You are correct sir! This outrageous outfit on sale at the Laforet Harajuku Department Store and Museum in Tokyo, Japan, adds a diagonal row of upside-down puppies to a snazzy black pinstriped suit.

  • 8 Great Gifts for Father's Day 2013

    John P. Barker
    12 Jun 2013 | 2:00 pm
    Father's Day.  When you get to my father's age, it becomes quite difficult to find something original as a gift.  Ties, while quite nice, are well-overplayed and no longer an option.  Take him out to lunch?  Sure... but again, not the most original of ideas.  Movies are a good idea... but unless it's a drafthouse, it's really not that special.So what to get for Dad on this Father's Day?  Well, here are 8 ideas...

  • Make Your Dad A Binary Star This Father's Day

    Laurie Kay Olson
    31 May 2013 | 7:45 pm
    Whether you dad is a science nerd or a sci fi geek he will probably get a kick out of Father's Day gifts with Dad imprinted on them in binary code. They are bound to draw comments and questions from his friends -- and even a few strangers. They will also give dad a laugh as he tries to figure out what this is all about.

  • Be A Barbecue Tool Guy With a BBQ Tool Belt

    Laurie Kay Olson
    26 May 2013 | 2:08 pm
    Making sure that those coals are just right or the flame just so hot before you start to grill is serious business. You also have to have all the right tools for the job. Really? You can't just toss the burgers on the grill and hope for the best? Okay, I get it, it's a guy thing. For all those tool guys out there who take their summer holiday barbecuing as a mission from God, this tool belt is just the thing to help answer the call.

  • Promising Gray Hair Cure On The Horizon

    Kim Patterson
    6 May 2013 | 1:50 pm
    In a recent report published in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, a group of European researchers believes they’ve found a cure to the graying process.
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  • Creep Out The Creeps With These Hairy Stockings

    Jill Harness
    17 Jun 2013 | 11:09 pm
    These stockings are designed to make your legs look hairy so you can creep out all those creeps out there.

  • Robot Test Drivers?

    Katie Gatto
    17 Jun 2013 | 1:52 pm
    Test driving cars is harder then it looks. If you want to get the best testing, without hurting human test drivers in the increasingly rough situations, then you need to do something different. Many car makers are turning to help from non-human drivers. That's right, robots may be testing the cars you drive every day.

  • NBC Desktop USB Fan Makes You Look (And Feel) As Cool As Jimmy Fallon

    China.new
    16 Jun 2013 | 5:29 pm
    Are you as cool as the next host of NBC's The Tonight Show, the one and only Jimmy Fallon? Would you like to be? A Chinese online seller can make it happen, no sweat.

  • Safety Nets Keep Pedestrians Covered When Beijing Manholes Aren't

    China.new
    14 Jun 2013 | 2:49 pm
    Dropping out of sight through an open manhole might be funny in cartoons but in real life, not so much. China's capital city of Beijing is testing out a possible solution, installing safety nets under 1,000 manhole covers along with a reflective pylon that pops up if the cover is removed.

  • Air Hockey Playing Robot Adapts to Your Game

    Katie Gatto
    14 Jun 2013 | 2:14 pm
    A team of researchers at Chiba University, in the  Namiki Lab, have been working on an interesting robot. The robot, which plays air hockey for a living, is designed to do something interesting. The robot is able to adapt to the way you play and get better at the game. 
 
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  • Going Green: Good Insects Vs. Bad Insects

    Laurie Kay Olson
    4 Jun 2013 | 5:04 am
    There are healthy and safe ways to take care of the pests in your garden without resorting to poison. Let good bugs take over and get rid of the ones that are killing your plants. It is better for the environment and better for you -- and they are easily available for order to be shipped right to you.

  • Grow One Of The Tallest Trees In The World For Yourself

    Laurie Kay Olson
    31 May 2013 | 11:38 am
    Trees are amazing things -- they cool us in the heat, protect us from wind, and provide us with the materials for shelter. With their ability to process carbon dioxide into oxygen they are the lungs of the Earth. One of the largest tree on the planet is the giant redwood. To do your part for the environment (and just 'cause you want to) you can grow your own redwood in your garden.

  • Kyoto Aquarium Serving “Frog's Egg Soup” By The Tad-Bowl

    Steve Levenstein
    29 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    Here's some news that'll have exotic food fans hopping: The Kyoto Aquarium will be serving three types of “Frog's Egg Soup” in their on-site restaurant cafe from June 1st through July 12th of 2013. The soup might look and taste a little weird but at least it won't make you croak.

  • RentAGoat.com: When Business Innovation Meets Low Tech

    Arnold Carreiro
    26 May 2013 | 12:02 pm
    Using the internet to develop and market an innovative idea doesn’t need to be a hairy experience, but this green landscaping company is the exception to that rule! Let’s take a closer look at RentAGoat.com’s innovative business:

  • More Than Skin Deep - Spectacular and Wild Body Art!

    Art Outside The Lines
    25 May 2013 | 7:55 am
    Does Art Reflect Life? Or does Life reflect Art? The unbelievable body art of Craig Tracy will not bring that timeless paradox anywhere close to closure, because his mixture of the human form and artistic expression is nothing short of (r)Evolutionary.
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  • Another Cheetah Robot Rears it Neck

    Katie Gatto
    18 Jun 2013 | 1:26 pm
    A cheetahs can be a very scary animal. With chases that are often over in less than a sixty seconds you probably do not want face a real one. But what about a robot cheetah? A robot that is modeled after the cheetah is currently in development may be used for search and rescue in the future. 

  • Print A Lighter Aircraft Bracket, Win $8,000 Via GE Jet Engine Bracket Challenge

    Arnold Carreiro
    17 Jun 2013 | 9:02 pm
    An aircraft engine’s brackets need to be strong and firm, but due to the heavy metal materials commonly used to make these parts, they are a bit on the bulky side. GE is looking for 3D printing wizards to solve this problem, while offering big bucks for big ideas.

  • Safety Nets Keep Pedestrians Covered When Beijing Manholes Aren't

    China.new
    14 Jun 2013 | 2:49 pm
    Dropping out of sight through an open manhole might be funny in cartoons but in real life, not so much. China's capital city of Beijing is testing out a possible solution, installing safety nets under 1,000 manhole covers along with a reflective pylon that pops up if the cover is removed.

  • Design Spacecraft For NASA Using Legos, Win The “Imagine Our Future Beyond Earth Competition!”

    Arnold Carreiro
    11 Jun 2013 | 12:02 pm
     Lego and NASA has teamed up in the hopes that fans of the popular building toys will construct an amazing spacecraft that would suit one of NASA’s upcoming missions. Impress the judges and you’ll win plenty of cool Lego prizes!

  • It’s E3 Eve, Get Ready To See The Future Of Gaming Revealed Live!

    Arnold Carreiro
    9 Jun 2013 | 2:30 pm
    Tomorrow is the first day of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, and the big names in videogames will be presenting their latest consoles and software in full force. Lucky for you, I’ve got a cheat sheet for when and where you can watch the action live!
 
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  • Kitty Arcade: Whack-A-Mole For Cats

    Laurie Kay Olson
    11 Jun 2013 | 10:43 am
    Remember those days of your youth (or even middle age) when you would hang out at an arcade and take out your pent up anger and aggression playing Whack-A-Mole? Bring that joy back into your life and play Cat Whack-A-Mole with your favorite frisky feline. Okay, even the dog may want to get in on this action.

  • How To Keep Watch Over Everyone And Everything, From Anywhere

    Bob J
    31 May 2013 | 5:01 am
    What happens when you take a standard home video camera and enable it to a customized video and alarm management platform built from the ground up?. You get an easy-to-install, souped-up home surveillance system offering a boatload of features that'll help you keep an eye on people, things, and pets. Check it out and see for yourself.

  • Bake Your Dog Panini With The New Dog Treat Panini Pan

    Lady Bee
    30 Apr 2013 | 9:20 am
    Congratulations are in order to Holstein Housewares for the development of the Holstein Pet Treat Maker, a panini pan that makes perfect dog biscuits in 7 minutes. It's not available yet, but the specialized appliance will be ready for sale at HSN.com sometime in May, and here's what it will offer..

  • With $250k On The Line, One Spark 2013 Was An Inferno Of Innovation!

    Arnold Carreiro
    28 Apr 2013 | 12:01 pm
    Jacksonville, Florida’s huge crowdsourcing event for inventors, innovators and creative dreamers has come and gone, leaving me to showcase the most popular ideas of the One Spark event.

  • Speed Demon: Turn Your Hamster Into A Race Car Driver

    Laurie Kay Olson
    26 Apr 2013 | 8:28 am
    Hamsters are more than a little bit OCD when it comes to running nowhere on that little wheel of theirs. They can go all night long and if the wheel squeaks they will take you along for the ride. With this adorable little hamster race car both you and that special rodent of yours can live out your NASCAR dreams together.
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  • Getting The Dirt On Soil Soup

    Laurie Kay Olson
    18 Jun 2013 | 11:06 am
    Those in the world of cuisine are always searching for that one exotic dish or line of dishes that will make them famous. Tokyo's chef Toshio Tanabe has gone to what some might call the ultimate extreme -- using soil. This isn't some dirt that he dug up out of the garden. It is pristine soil that come from areas like the mountains and dug from far below the surface. He uses only the best soil in his soup!

  • Need A Hug?: Jacket Simulates The Reassuring Sensation Of A Cuddle

    Fashion Finds
    18 Jun 2013 | 10:33 am
    Is there anything better in the world then a nice big hug when you are feeling stressed or sad? Probably not, and that's exactly why inventors decided to create a garment that simulates the sensation of a hug for parents that need to offer their children reassurance from afar.

  • Creep Out The Creeps With These Hairy Stockings

    Jill Harness
    17 Jun 2013 | 11:09 pm
    These stockings are designed to make your legs look hairy so you can creep out all those creeps out there.

  • Print A Lighter Aircraft Bracket, Win $8,000 Via GE Jet Engine Bracket Challenge

    Arnold Carreiro
    17 Jun 2013 | 9:02 pm
    An aircraft engine’s brackets need to be strong and firm, but due to the heavy metal materials commonly used to make these parts, they are a bit on the bulky side. GE is looking for 3D printing wizards to solve this problem, while offering big bucks for big ideas.

  • Suit Of Inverted Puppies Puts Dogs Into Your Style

    Steve Levenstein
    17 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm
    Think fashion has gone to the dogs? You are correct sir! This outrageous outfit on sale at the Laforet Harajuku Department Store and Museum in Tokyo, Japan, adds a diagonal row of upside-down puppies to a snazzy black pinstriped suit.
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  • Google Says Potayto, Bing Says Potahto, But Who's Better At Search In Topeka?

    Ron Callari
    17 Jun 2013 | 3:26 pm
    ''Topeka' is the Indian word for "a good place to grow potatoes." And even though the wheat and corn crops grow in greater abundance today, two Internet search engines view the potential of this 122,000-person-town as two very different type of spuds. While one treats it like "small potatoes," the other likens it to "potatoes au gratin," or a great side dish to whet one's appetite.

  • Immortality For Scientists & Dalai Lama Connected By Social Media

    Ron Callari
    14 Jun 2013 | 8:47 am
    A research initiative under the code name "Avatar" is opening its San Francisco office this summer, and will be launching a social media project connecting scientists around the world with the unprecedented goal of offering them immortality. Dimitry Itskov, a 31 yr-old media entrepreneur aims to transplant a human brain into a robot body within the next 10 years.

  • How Many Pandas & Innovators Does It Take To Fill A British Airways' Plane

    Ron Callari
    13 Jun 2013 | 9:14 am
    'Pandas' and 'Innovators' were British Airways' only passengers this week on a couple of their historic flights. In two unprecedented promotions, giant pandas boarded one flight on Tuesday, June 11th to announce BA's first new route to China since it launched flights to Shanghai in 2005. The very next day, 100 innovators took part in the airlines' "UnGrounded" initiative, enlishted as a think tank hackathon team.

  • Zoomies -- Binocular Glasses. Stylish? Maybe... But Do They Work?

    John P. Barker
    8 Jun 2013 | 3:30 pm
    Zoomies.  Just the name inspires curiousity.  Essentially these things are binoculars that you wear like sunglasses.  Cool idea.  But do they work?

  • Will Robots Social Network When They Eclipse Man's Intelligence? [Videos]

    Ron Callari
    21 May 2013 | 6:37 am
    'Singularity' for those mere mortals who are unaware is the theoretical emergence of a super-intelligence through technological means. First proposed by mathematician John von Neumann, it is the time when "ever accelerating progress of technology and changes in the mode of human life, which gives the appearance of approaching some essential singularity in the history of the race beyond which human affairs, as we know them, could not continue."
 
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  • Another Cheetah Robot Rears it Neck

    Katie Gatto
    18 Jun 2013 | 1:26 pm
    A cheetahs can be a very scary animal. With chases that are often over in less than a sixty seconds you probably do not want face a real one. But what about a robot cheetah? A robot that is modeled after the cheetah is currently in development may be used for search and rescue in the future. 

  • Cornucopia: Can It Get Any Crazier Than Printing Food?

    Michael McParland
    13 Jun 2013 | 6:07 am
    Whether it is producing card-counting blakcjack teams or inventing the email, it is no surprise when MIT is mentioned in the same breath as something astonishingly intelligent and innovative. But a machine which is capable of printing out food? Come on! How much more wonderfully weird can new food inventions get? Say hello to Cornucopia.

  • 10 Unanswered Science Questions

    John P. Barker
    12 Jun 2013 | 11:15 am
    Surprise!  There are a lot of things out there that we don't know--and this video will cover a wide range of topics, with links to other videos that will delve even deeper into each mystery...

  • Why Inventors are Awesome....

    John P. Barker
    9 Jun 2013 | 7:50 am
    I think we all know that inventors are awesome.  Even when their inventions don't work, they still show an incredible amount of creativity that many people don't possess.  I'm one of those people that can't think that far out of the box to create something (other than art and fiction, that is).  This video is a salute to inventors--and it's pretty funny as well.

  • Create App To Show Driver’s MPG & Win $25,000 In Ford Personalized Fuel-Efficiency App Challenge!

    Arnold Carreiro
    8 Jun 2013 | 12:02 pm
    Honestly, I have no idea how many miles my car gets to the gallon. Hopefully one of you software geniuses can collaborate with Ford to build a simple app to show me just how efficient my Taurus is.
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  • Safety Nets Keep Pedestrians Covered When Beijing Manholes Aren't

    China.new
    14 Jun 2013 | 2:49 pm
    Dropping out of sight through an open manhole might be funny in cartoons but in real life, not so much. China's capital city of Beijing is testing out a possible solution, installing safety nets under 1,000 manhole covers along with a reflective pylon that pops up if the cover is removed.

  • Hello Kitty Reversible Plush Turkey Is Officially Weird

    Steve Levenstein
    1 Jun 2013 | 9:00 pm
    The Hello Kitty Reversible Plush Turkey is exactly what it seems to be: a soft Hello Kitty doll that, when turned inside-out, becomes a plush roast turkey branded with the Hello Kitty logo. It's officially weird for sure, and an official product from Sanrio to boot.

  • Invent Affordable Home Security Product, Win $10,000 From Global Security Experts Inc!

    Arnold Carreiro
    31 May 2013 | 8:02 pm
    The innovators behind the OnGARD Security Door Brace and SMART Dummy Camera are looking to you to invent the next big advancement in home security devices, and are willing to pay big bucks for your best idea.

  • How To Keep Watch Over Everyone And Everything, From Anywhere

    Bob J
    31 May 2013 | 5:01 am
    What happens when you take a standard home video camera and enable it to a customized video and alarm management platform built from the ground up?. You get an easy-to-install, souped-up home surveillance system offering a boatload of features that'll help you keep an eye on people, things, and pets. Check it out and see for yourself.

  • US Warns Against Self Driving Cars

    dendory
    30 May 2013 | 12:05 pm
    The Google self driving car is a project many have great hopes for, but the US government is not satisfied by the technology quite yet, and recommends that states do not let the general public drive them quite yet.
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  • The Naughtiest Necklaces In Fashion By Nicole Locher

    Fashion Finds
    29 May 2013 | 5:27 am
    Nicole Locher makes pretty, dainty necklaces in womanly styles...at least that's how they look from afar. From up close, these necklace designs are the naughtiest necklaces in fashion today.

  • Dermapen Takes Anti Aging Skin Needling To The Next Level

    Kim Patterson
    27 May 2013 | 10:01 am
    Skin needling is a practice that’s been used for a very long time due to its ability to improve product absorption and increase collagen production, therefore plumping up the skin. Dermapen offers a gentler and, some would argue, more effective skin needling option.

  • Oh Splat! That's Some Wild Nail Polish

    Laurie Kay Olson
    23 May 2013 | 10:36 am
    Nail polish has come a long way from the days when you rarely got to step away from clear, reds, and pinks. Now just about anything goes. Fingernails have become tiny canvasses on which people can express themselves. With Oh Splat! on your nails every day can be a fabulous party complete with shimmering confetti.

  • Cool-it Caddy Icepops Are Really Cool Cosmetic Bags - Literally!

    Kim Patterson
    23 Apr 2013 | 12:52 pm
    In warm weather makeup can melt, sometimes before it ever gets to your face. Cool-it Caddy Icepops to the rescue! These bags are designed to keep your cosmetics cold for up to 7 hours.

  • Va Va Voom - Renault Takes Test Driving To The Next Level

    John J. Staughton
    2 Apr 2013 | 4:00 pm
    Who wants to test drive a new car through the same boring streets they see every day? In a recent Renault advertising campaign to promote its' new CLIO model, potential buyers are taken on an unusual test drive which ends on the streets of Paris, surrounded by scantily clad women or shirtless men. Now that's what I call taking a look under the hood!
 
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  • Need A Hug?: Jacket Simulates The Reassuring Sensation Of A Cuddle

    Fashion Finds
    18 Jun 2013 | 10:33 am
    Is there anything better in the world then a nice big hug when you are feeling stressed or sad? Probably not, and that's exactly why inventors decided to create a garment that simulates the sensation of a hug for parents that need to offer their children reassurance from afar.

  • Julibox: Cocktail Delivery For Experimental Alcohol Consumption

    Beth Graddon-Hodgson
    12 Jun 2013 | 9:35 am
    Anyone who engages in occasional (or frequent) alcohol consumption generally has a beverage of choice that is their go-to at home, or at other social events. Generally, deviation from the norm only occurs at restaurants and bars where fancy drink combinations are all too tempting not to swtich things up a little bit. But, drinking out of the house gets expensive, requires transportation planning, and pajamas aren't generally an acceptable wardrobe option. So, for those that want to live on the edge with their drink choices, without ever having to leave the house, there is Julibox.

  • Cool-it Caddy Icepops Are Really Cool Cosmetic Bags - Literally!

    Kim Patterson
    23 Apr 2013 | 12:52 pm
    In warm weather makeup can melt, sometimes before it ever gets to your face. Cool-it Caddy Icepops to the rescue! These bags are designed to keep your cosmetics cold for up to 7 hours.

  • FireWood Faux Fireplace For Smartphones Adds Heat To The Beat

    Steve Levenstein
    14 Apr 2013 | 8:42 pm
    Have smartphone and fireplace, will travel! The FireWood portable personal fireplace runs off your smartphone, adjusts its light when blown on and pulsates to the beat of music played on your phone or MP3 player.

  • Head and Neck Support For Baby That's Healthy and Fun

    Tamara Warta
    28 Feb 2013 | 7:31 am
    It's important to support baby's head and neck - but why not also make it fun? The BenBat Head and Neck Support system comes in great designs kids love with the safety assurance parents crave.
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  • Another Cheetah Robot Rears it Neck

    Katie Gatto
    18 Jun 2013 | 1:26 pm
    A cheetahs can be a very scary animal. With chases that are often over in less than a sixty seconds you probably do not want face a real one. But what about a robot cheetah? A robot that is modeled after the cheetah is currently in development may be used for search and rescue in the future. 

  • Print A Lighter Aircraft Bracket, Win $8,000 Via GE Jet Engine Bracket Challenge

    Arnold Carreiro
    17 Jun 2013 | 9:02 pm
    An aircraft engine’s brackets need to be strong and firm, but due to the heavy metal materials commonly used to make these parts, they are a bit on the bulky side. GE is looking for 3D printing wizards to solve this problem, while offering big bucks for big ideas.

  • Microsoft Releases Office For iPhone

    dendory
    15 Jun 2013 | 12:09 pm
    The first release of Microsoft Office for iPhone is not quite what many people expected, requiring an Office 365 subscription and SkyDrive cloud usage, but if you fit the usage pattern, this may be an app worth checking out.

  • Cornucopia: Can It Get Any Crazier Than Printing Food?

    Michael McParland
    13 Jun 2013 | 6:07 am
    Whether it is producing card-counting blakcjack teams or inventing the email, it is no surprise when MIT is mentioned in the same breath as something astonishingly intelligent and innovative. But a machine which is capable of printing out food? Come on! How much more wonderfully weird can new food inventions get? Say hello to Cornucopia.

  • Design Spacecraft For NASA Using Legos, Win The “Imagine Our Future Beyond Earth Competition!”

    Arnold Carreiro
    11 Jun 2013 | 12:02 pm
     Lego and NASA has teamed up in the hopes that fans of the popular building toys will construct an amazing spacecraft that would suit one of NASA’s upcoming missions. Impress the judges and you’ll win plenty of cool Lego prizes!
 
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  • Google Says Potayto, Bing Says Potahto, But Who's Better At Search In Topeka?

    Ron Callari
    17 Jun 2013 | 3:26 pm
    ''Topeka' is the Indian word for "a good place to grow potatoes." And even though the wheat and corn crops grow in greater abundance today, two Internet search engines view the potential of this 122,000-person-town as two very different type of spuds. While one treats it like "small potatoes," the other likens it to "potatoes au gratin," or a great side dish to whet one's appetite.

  • NBC Desktop USB Fan Makes You Look (And Feel) As Cool As Jimmy Fallon

    China.new
    16 Jun 2013 | 5:29 pm
    Are you as cool as the next host of NBC's The Tonight Show, the one and only Jimmy Fallon? Would you like to be? A Chinese online seller can make it happen, no sweat.

  • What is a Nut Milk Bag?

    John P. Barker
    13 Jun 2013 | 4:15 pm
    What is a Nut Milk bag?  Well, when I stumbled upon these words in search engine, my ideas ran from practical to just plain unsavory.  Don't ask.  What you should ask is if you want one... and if so, does it work?

  • As Seen on TV: The Pocket Hose -- Product Review

    John P. Barker
    11 Jun 2013 | 12:30 pm
    The Pocket Hose is quite innovative.  I own one.  It was given as a gift by my girlfriend's mother.  And before your minds go into the gutter, let's take a look at the actual product...

  • Stoneline Frying Pans -- Are They Worth It?

    John P. Barker
    10 Jun 2013 | 7:50 am
    I cook.  I don't mean a little.  I mean a lot.  Those that know me also know that among other things I'm a Lunch Lady (well, okay... technically a Lunch Man), a caterer, and general all around foodie.  When I saw the infomercial on the Stoneline pans, I had to look into it a bit further.  I mean, how different can they be from other non-stick pans, right?
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  • 8 Great Gifts for Father's Day 2013

    John P. Barker
    12 Jun 2013 | 2:00 pm
    Father's Day.  When you get to my father's age, it becomes quite difficult to find something original as a gift.  Ties, while quite nice, are well-overplayed and no longer an option.  Take him out to lunch?  Sure... but again, not the most original of ideas.  Movies are a good idea... but unless it's a drafthouse, it's really not that special.So what to get for Dad on this Father's Day?  Well, here are 8 ideas...

  • Design Spacecraft For NASA Using Legos, Win The “Imagine Our Future Beyond Earth Competition!”

    Arnold Carreiro
    11 Jun 2013 | 12:02 pm
     Lego and NASA has teamed up in the hopes that fans of the popular building toys will construct an amazing spacecraft that would suit one of NASA’s upcoming missions. Impress the judges and you’ll win plenty of cool Lego prizes!

  • Kitty Arcade: Whack-A-Mole For Cats

    Laurie Kay Olson
    11 Jun 2013 | 10:43 am
    Remember those days of your youth (or even middle age) when you would hang out at an arcade and take out your pent up anger and aggression playing Whack-A-Mole? Bring that joy back into your life and play Cat Whack-A-Mole with your favorite frisky feline. Okay, even the dog may want to get in on this action.

  • Print Your Own Robot For The Mechanical Uprising With My Robot Nation!

    Arnold Carreiro
    10 Jun 2013 | 10:02 pm
    Admit it- You’ve always wanted to build a customized robot friend, but the limitations of modern science just keep giving us vacuum cleaners to step around. Thankfully, My Robot Nation found a worthwhile use for 3D printing to give you the robot of your dreams!

  • It’s E3 Eve, Get Ready To See The Future Of Gaming Revealed Live!

    Arnold Carreiro
    9 Jun 2013 | 2:30 pm
    Tomorrow is the first day of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, and the big names in videogames will be presenting their latest consoles and software in full force. Lucky for you, I’ve got a cheat sheet for when and where you can watch the action live!
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  • Safety Nets Keep Pedestrians Covered When Beijing Manholes Aren't

    China.new
    14 Jun 2013 | 2:49 pm
    Dropping out of sight through an open manhole might be funny in cartoons but in real life, not so much. China's capital city of Beijing is testing out a possible solution, installing safety nets under 1,000 manhole covers along with a reflective pylon that pops up if the cover is removed.

  • How Many Pandas & Innovators Does It Take To Fill A British Airways' Plane

    Ron Callari
    13 Jun 2013 | 9:14 am
    'Pandas' and 'Innovators' were British Airways' only passengers this week on a couple of their historic flights. In two unprecedented promotions, giant pandas boarded one flight on Tuesday, June 11th to announce BA's first new route to China since it launched flights to Shanghai in 2005. The very next day, 100 innovators took part in the airlines' "UnGrounded" initiative, enlishted as a think tank hackathon team.

  • New Anti-Malaria Vaccine Reduces Risk Of Infection By Over 70 Percent

    Steve Levenstein
    31 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    An effective anti-malaria vaccine has been developed by a team of researchers at the Osaka University Research Institute for Microbial Diseases in Japan. The results of clinical trials conducted over a two-year period on location in Uganda, Africa, and published in the U.S. journal PLOS One confirm the BK-SE36 dry powder vaccine lowered the risk of acquiring malaria by a whopping 72 percent.

  • Kyoto Aquarium Serving “Frog's Egg Soup” By The Tad-Bowl

    Steve Levenstein
    29 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    Here's some news that'll have exotic food fans hopping: The Kyoto Aquarium will be serving three types of “Frog's Egg Soup” in their on-site restaurant cafe from June 1st through July 12th of 2013. The soup might look and taste a little weird but at least it won't make you croak.

  • Durian Pizza Picks Up Where Anchovies Leave Off

    China.new
    28 May 2013 | 9:00 pm
    Shanghai's Blue & Brown restaurant doesn't just sell pizza, they smell it as well! The Shanghai eatery's signature dish, Durian Pizza, is an offbeat treat that aims to please every sense starting with the sense of smell.
 
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  • Cornucopia: Can It Get Any Crazier Than Printing Food?

    Michael McParland
    13 Jun 2013 | 6:07 am
    Whether it is producing card-counting blakcjack teams or inventing the email, it is no surprise when MIT is mentioned in the same breath as something astonishingly intelligent and innovative. But a machine which is capable of printing out food? Come on! How much more wonderfully weird can new food inventions get? Say hello to Cornucopia.

  • Can You Beerlieve It? The New Self-Cooling Beer

    Michael McParland
    11 Feb 2013 | 7:20 pm
    Truly a new beer gadget like no other, the I.C Can from Tempra Technology and Crown Holdings is set to put a smile on the faces of beer drinkers everywhere. Yep, when a new beer invention takes 20 years to perfect, you know that good, and insanely cold things are going to happen. Sick of waiting for what seems like an eternity for a cold beer? Prepare to be sick no longer!

  • MilestonePod Sneakers Automatically Tracks Your Miles

    Katie Gatto
    22 Jan 2013 | 2:11 pm
    If you want to know when your sneakers are running out then the MilestonePod may just be for you. Help yourself to avoid the possible leg pains that come with not wearing properly supportive shoes, and the annoyance of having to track how much you have run on your own. The company is currently working on getting its funding, though crowdsourcing.

  • Biomimicry In Fashion: Bird Skull Shoe Design

    T Goodman
    20 Jan 2013 | 1:00 am
    So many many man-made creations have been inspired by nature, animal physiology in particular.  But fashion... Biomimicry even goes beyond the fashionable animal prints we find printed on so many fabrics these days.  Here, for example, is a Bird Skull Shoe, and I don't need to tell you what inspired it.

  • Facebook's 'Graph Search' Is Another Name For Mobile Advertising

    Ron Callari
    15 Jan 2013 | 4:56 pm
    A rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Shakespeare was onto something back in 1600 AD, when he penned that famous Romeo and Juliet line. Its import intimates that its not the name of things that matter, it what those things really are. With the launch of Facebook's "Graph Search" on January 15, 2013, it's important to discern that FB's answer to a 'search engine,' is really it's portal to mobile advertising.
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  • Why The PS4 Will Defeat The Xbox One (Unless Microsoft Smartens Up)

    Nicholas.Greene
    11 Jun 2013 | 8:00 am
    Yesterday evening, Sony hosted its E3 2013 Press Conference. Calling it impressive feels like something of an understatement. Sony, it would seem, did everything right - but there's one thing in particular that's going to secure their dominance over Microsoft this generation.

  • It’s E3 Eve, Get Ready To See The Future Of Gaming Revealed Live!

    Arnold Carreiro
    9 Jun 2013 | 2:30 pm
    Tomorrow is the first day of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, and the big names in videogames will be presenting their latest consoles and software in full force. Lucky for you, I’ve got a cheat sheet for when and where you can watch the action live!

  • The Project Unity Arcade Box Combines Eighteen Consoles In One

    Nicholas.Greene
    7 Jun 2013 | 8:00 am
    A fellow who calls himself Bacteria just recently completed a pretty awesome system, the fruit of three years of labor. It's called Project Unity, and it combines eighteen retro consoles in one forty-four pound box.

  • Pay To Play With Pretty Girls And Pros

    Nicholas.Greene
    4 Jun 2013 | 8:00 am
    If you've ever gamed online, you're likely to have encountered at least a few terrible teammates. Most of you have probably learned simply to deal with them - shrug your shoulders and move on. If you've got a bit of spare change, there might be an alternative - pay for it.

  • ARAIG Suit Could Bring True Immersion To Gaming

    Nicholas.Greene
    31 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    So we're one step closer to true virtual reality. A Kickstarter Page just went live for the ARAIG Gaming Suit - a piece of wearable hardware designed to provide real, visceral sensory feedback. It's about as awesome as it sounds.
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  • Google Says Potayto, Bing Says Potahto, But Who's Better At Search In Topeka?

    Ron Callari
    17 Jun 2013 | 3:26 pm
    ''Topeka' is the Indian word for "a good place to grow potatoes." And even though the wheat and corn crops grow in greater abundance today, two Internet search engines view the potential of this 122,000-person-town as two very different type of spuds. While one treats it like "small potatoes," the other likens it to "potatoes au gratin," or a great side dish to whet one's appetite.

  • 10 Unanswered Science Questions

    John P. Barker
    12 Jun 2013 | 11:15 am
    Surprise!  There are a lot of things out there that we don't know--and this video will cover a wide range of topics, with links to other videos that will delve even deeper into each mystery...

  • Stoneline Frying Pans -- Are They Worth It?

    John P. Barker
    10 Jun 2013 | 7:50 am
    I cook.  I don't mean a little.  I mean a lot.  Those that know me also know that among other things I'm a Lunch Lady (well, okay... technically a Lunch Man), a caterer, and general all around foodie.  When I saw the infomercial on the Stoneline pans, I had to look into it a bit further.  I mean, how different can they be from other non-stick pans, right?

  • Science Experiments That Are Awesome!

    John P. Barker
    9 Jun 2013 | 2:30 pm
    Okay, kiddies.  Don't try these at home.  Some of them like... blow up and stuff.  And that's not good.  What is good is that this brief video shows some really cool stuff about why science can be fun as well as educational...

  • Why Inventors are Awesome....

    John P. Barker
    9 Jun 2013 | 7:50 am
    I think we all know that inventors are awesome.  Even when their inventions don't work, they still show an incredible amount of creativity that many people don't possess.  I'm one of those people that can't think that far out of the box to create something (other than art and fiction, that is).  This video is a salute to inventors--and it's pretty funny as well.
 
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  • Hey, Software Developers! Back That App Up With Appbackr!

    Arnold Carreiro
    14 Jun 2013 | 12:02 pm
    If you’re an innovative app creator who needs help with funding your current and future app developing projects, then you’re going to learn about Appbackr.com.

  • It’s E3 Eve, Get Ready To See The Future Of Gaming Revealed Live!

    Arnold Carreiro
    9 Jun 2013 | 2:30 pm
    Tomorrow is the first day of the Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, and the big names in videogames will be presenting their latest consoles and software in full force. Lucky for you, I’ve got a cheat sheet for when and where you can watch the action live!

  • Spotlight On… Public Toilets? And One Public Toilet App

    ModernMarketing
    31 May 2013 | 5:42 am
    Public toilets are the unsung hero of modern societies. They are taken for granted in most countries but not in Singapore, where the Restroom Association Singapore (RAS) has undertaken the commitment of maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of every single public restroom in the island nation.

  • How To Keep Watch Over Everyone And Everything, From Anywhere

    Bob J
    31 May 2013 | 5:01 am
    What happens when you take a standard home video camera and enable it to a customized video and alarm management platform built from the ground up?. You get an easy-to-install, souped-up home surveillance system offering a boatload of features that'll help you keep an eye on people, things, and pets. Check it out and see for yourself.

  • RentAGoat.com: When Business Innovation Meets Low Tech

    Arnold Carreiro
    26 May 2013 | 12:02 pm
    Using the internet to develop and market an innovative idea doesn’t need to be a hairy experience, but this green landscaping company is the exception to that rule! Let’s take a closer look at RentAGoat.com’s innovative business:
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  • Getting The Dirt On Soil Soup

    Laurie Kay Olson
    18 Jun 2013 | 11:06 am
    Those in the world of cuisine are always searching for that one exotic dish or line of dishes that will make them famous. Tokyo's chef Toshio Tanabe has gone to what some might call the ultimate extreme -- using soil. This isn't some dirt that he dug up out of the garden. It is pristine soil that come from areas like the mountains and dug from far below the surface. He uses only the best soil in his soup!

  • Creep Out The Creeps With These Hairy Stockings

    Jill Harness
    17 Jun 2013 | 11:09 pm
    These stockings are designed to make your legs look hairy so you can creep out all those creeps out there.

  • Suit Of Inverted Puppies Puts Dogs Into Your Style

    Steve Levenstein
    17 Jun 2013 | 5:00 pm
    Think fashion has gone to the dogs? You are correct sir! This outrageous outfit on sale at the Laforet Harajuku Department Store and Museum in Tokyo, Japan, adds a diagonal row of upside-down puppies to a snazzy black pinstriped suit.

  • What is a Nut Milk Bag?

    John P. Barker
    13 Jun 2013 | 4:15 pm
    What is a Nut Milk bag?  Well, when I stumbled upon these words in search engine, my ideas ran from practical to just plain unsavory.  Don't ask.  What you should ask is if you want one... and if so, does it work?

  • Cornucopia: Can It Get Any Crazier Than Printing Food?

    Michael McParland
    13 Jun 2013 | 6:07 am
    Whether it is producing card-counting blakcjack teams or inventing the email, it is no surprise when MIT is mentioned in the same breath as something astonishingly intelligent and innovative. But a machine which is capable of printing out food? Come on! How much more wonderfully weird can new food inventions get? Say hello to Cornucopia.
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  • Creep Out The Creeps With These Hairy Stockings

    Jill Harness
    17 Jun 2013 | 11:09 pm
    These stockings are designed to make your legs look hairy so you can creep out all those creeps out there.

  • Want To Lose Weight That Badly? 5 Crazy Celebrity Diets

    Michael McParland
    7 Jun 2013 | 5:09 am
    Try as one might to avoid them, celebrities are somewhat sewn into the fabric of our daily lives. So with the pressure of having to constantly look good it begs the question, what is going on behind the incredibly well groomed scenes? Whether it is a diet which starves the body of carbohydrates or a crazy juice only diet, it seems like celebrities will do just about anything to squeeze into their perfect ensemble.

  • B Kids Watch Over Me Dream Station Lulls Baby To Sleep And Keeps Him Asleep Until Morning

    Kim Patterson
    31 May 2013 | 8:37 pm
    The B Kids Watch Over Me Dream Station is different from the usual crib attachments in several ways. This unique baby sleep aid has five different light and sound phases to suit different parts of baby’s sleep cycle and the sensor monitors baby's sleep needs throughout the night.

  • The Naughtiest Necklaces In Fashion By Nicole Locher

    Fashion Finds
    29 May 2013 | 5:27 am
    Nicole Locher makes pretty, dainty necklaces in womanly styles...at least that's how they look from afar. From up close, these necklace designs are the naughtiest necklaces in fashion today.

  • No Joke: Comfy Breasts Offer Relief For Well-Built Women

    Laurie Kay Olson
    27 May 2013 | 10:32 am
    With the arrival of the Comfy Breasts™ full body pillow full-breasted women everywhere are breathing a huge sigh of relief. If there is one thing that these women are not able to do (just about the only thing other than father children) it is being able to lie face down comfortably. Comfy Breasts is here to change all of that pain and discomfort.
 
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  • Calling All Los Angeles Women Business Owners! Two Minutes Could Change Your Life.

    Tamara Monosoff
    6 Jun 2013 | 11:06 am
    My dear friend Nell Merlino, Founder of Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence, has an event in Los Angeles (June 25-26) that you won't want to miss! The Count Me In event is called Urban Rebound-Los Angeles.  If you are a resident or have a business based in Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, Ventura, Orange and Riverside Counties LISTEN UP! Women-owned businesses can make a two minute pitch about their business and receive expert feedback and tips. Attendees will also take part in business-building workshops, hear inspiring keynotes, and network in a community of peers and role…

  • Tip of the Day! 10 Awesome Sales Channels for Your Product Idea

    Tamara Monosoff
    3 Jun 2013 | 5:40 pm

  • Important Questions Have Been Pouring In and We Want You to Benefit from the Answers too!

    Tamara Monosoff
    30 May 2013 | 4:18 pm
    Wow! There's a lot of excitement about our new product evaluation program, How Hot is Your Product? that launched this week.  The response has been phenomenal!  Thank you for your great questions!  We are sharing five of them here so that everyone can benefit from hearing the answers. Question:  What if I don’t want to manufacture my product but just wish to license it. Is this product evaluation process still necessary? Answer:  Yes! While many costs of production are not incurred in licensing, it is still a major project that will require investment and time. Before you venture down…

  • Feeling Overwhelmed by the Inventing Process? Don’t Know Where to Start? Inventors…Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Get This Helpful Information.

    Tamara Monosoff
    26 May 2013 | 3:14 pm
    If you're feeling frustrated or overwhelmed by the inventing process, you are not alone. Last week I pre-launched our new product evaluation system called, How Hot is Your Product? and gave away helpful bonus videos filled with real information that you need to know.  The response to these videos has been phenomenal. Here are just a few of the comments from your fellow community members: “ I never would have been able to figure this out by just reading about the steps. I was even able to do some of the research as I was watching the video!” Sheri G. “These videos are awesome and so…

  • WATCH VIDEO Interview! New Breakthrough System Reveals How To Find Out if Your Product Idea Will Make or Cost You Money!

    Tamara Monosoff
    24 May 2013 | 2:32 pm
    If you received my news blast on Wednesday, then you know that I pre-launched my new product evaluation system called:  How Hot is Your Product? Find Out if Your Product Idea Will Make or Cost You Money. Need more answers?  I thought you would enjoy watching a media interview that I just did with Richelle Shaw, host of Million Dollar Equation Radio on Google Hangouts!  Richelle asked me detailed questions about the How Hot is Your Product system which I think will answer many of your questions about the program. Plus, it was a FUN interview! After you watch the video, please post your…
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  • Find a Mentor / One to One Learning Swap

    Tara
    18 Jun 2013 | 7:21 am
    It’s always difficult to learn something new, but wouldn’t it be cool if you had someone who could help you one-to-one? And what if it was totally free Let’s face it one-to-one tuition and mentorship is USUALLY pretty expensive, but what if we all helped each other by swapping our skills? FILL IN THE LEARNING [...]

  • Learn to Create a Startup Business or Product – Free and Cheap Online Classes

    Tara
    13 Jun 2013 | 3:29 am
    I just wanted to let you know about a few free and inexpensive classes which might be of interest to anyone wanting to start a business or create a product on a shoestring budget. I am not sure how long the free courses with remain free, so sign up if you are interested quickly (I [...]

  • Interview with Adrian Hayward Inventor of Pick Tack for Guitar Players

    Tara
    13 May 2013 | 4:31 am
    An inventor interview with Adrian Hayward, who invented the Pick Tack – a guitarist pick holder with a twist. Make sure you check out his Kickstarter Campaign Tara: Please could you tell me a little bit about where you are based, your background experience how you first started inventing? Adrian: I am currently living in [...]

  • Free Online Course to Learn to Develop Innovative Ideas for New Companies

    Tara
    9 May 2013 | 9:15 am
    I just found out about a new FREE online course which is supposed to teach you how to develop new ideas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEJZdizgP1k From the website: “Explore how to identify and develop great ideas into great companies. Learn how to identify opportunities based on real customer needs. Develop solid business models. Create successful companies.” The course [...]

  • Interview with George Wood the Inventor of FREEZE N GO

    Tara
    8 Mar 2013 | 5:58 am
    In this inventor interview George Wood explains how he took a problem that was bothering him, (not being able to keep a drink cool at night) and created his FREEZE N GO invention to solve it.
 
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  • Judicial and Legislative Fury Against “Business Method” Patents: A Retreat from the Information Age

    Jeff Lindsay
    4 Jun 2013 | 11:17 pm
    For big business, life would be simpler without patents. Then success would be determined by factors related to size such as lobbying budget, marketing prowess, and the combined power of your legal team. Upstarts could be squashed and cleared out of the way or acquired for a pittance. That’s not how our economic system is supposed to work. Patents can and should be a great equalizer, allowing a small company with a valuable product and valid patent to protect itself and prevail, even against a giant. The big guys, especially in the technology sectors, hate the risk of outside patents…

  • Generous Government Help: Innovation Fatigue Lessons from A123 and K2

    Jeff Lindsay
    21 Apr 2013 | 4:37 pm
    A few years ago, K2 Energy, an innovative start-up with a breakthrough in smart batteries offering several performance advantages over existing battery technologies in the market, was on the verge of finally commercializing their technology. They had just won the support of significant investors, and over $20 million in funding was about to be received. Then came a nearly fatal blow from an unexpected source: government help. Not help to K2, but to their largest competitor, A123 Systems. Out of the blue came news that A123 was receiving a grant of $249 million as part of the Federal…

  • A Chance to Decrease the Uncertainty in Patent Enforcement

    Jeff Lindsay
    7 Apr 2013 | 1:14 am
    One of the vexing problems in patent enforcement is the high uncertainty in litigation caused in part by a particular legal principles in the U.S. dating back to a 1996 court case, Cybor Corp. v. FAS Technologies, Inc., in which the Federal Circuit concluded that claim interpretation–the critically important step of determining what the clams in a patent actually mean– was a purely legal issue subject to de novo review on appeal, meaning that all the work and analysis conducted in a trial to determine the scope and meaning of the claims is pretty much tossed out the window as the…

  • Abandon the US Patent System? Sure, If Killing Innovation is Your Goal

    Jeff Lindsay
    7 Mar 2013 | 6:02 pm
    Billionaire Mark Cuban, after complaining about patent lawyers making too much money, condemned the US patent system for blocking innovation. He and some other wealthy elites are troubled by US patent rights and would like to dismantle large parts of the system. This is a growing and troubling trend. The voices in the tech community claiming to have a “consensus” against patents are not the ones creating the technology, so argues Gene Quinn at IPWatchdog.com, but those who want patents out of their way so they can more easily exploit the work of others. I think Quinn’s…

  • New Zealand: Innovation Fatigue and the Internet

    Jeff Lindsay
    20 Feb 2013 | 4:11 pm
    After a charming 10-day trip to New Zealand, several things stood out in my mind: the overwhelming beauty of its landscapes and vegetation, the abundance of resources its islands have, the cleanness of the air and water, the friendliness and resourcefulness of its people, and the difficulty of getting basic Internet in an advanced nation. Some of the small hotels where we stayed didn’t have Internet access at all, and nearly all of the others had inadequate or surprisingly expensive service. For example, after paying for an hour of Internet access, it quit working after about 10…
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  • Cruise terminal replaces Hong Kong's legendary Kai Tak Airport

    18 Jun 2013 | 1:50 pm
    Flying into Hong Kong was once an aerial adventure as gigantic passenger planes made alarmingly steep descents over the harbor and then low over crowded high rises to runway 13. Those adrenalin-filled landings ended when the new Hong Kong International Airport to the west opened in 1998, however, the site of those dramatic flights has now been repurposed as the new Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. It was formally opened on June 12 as the Commissioner for Tourism, Mr Philip Yung, welcomed the inaugural berthing of the cruise ship Mariner of the Seas.Hong Kong is a popular cruise ship destination, but…

  • SMART Board 885ix2 interactive whiteboard system

    11 Jun 2013 | 12:16 pm
    Enhance the power of collaborative learning with the widescreen SMART Board® 885ix2 interactive whiteboard system. Up to four students can collaborate and interact with lesson content anywhere on the interactive surface. The integrated system combines an interactive whiteboard with an ultra-short-throw projector that virtually eliminates shadows and glare, a multiuser Pen Tray and a control panel that enables teachers to manage all classroom technology products from the front of the classroom. All projectors are backed by our SMART Projector Care Plus program.

  • Pkistan monument museum

    1 Jun 2013 | 8:14 am
    Pakistan Monument Museum is Located in Front of Pakistan Monument at Shakarparian, Islamabad, Pakistan. Museum is created to give tribute those who sacrificed there all life for a separate homeland. The government of Pakistan built this museum to showcase some special movements in the making Pakistan. Pakistan Monument Museum is a best place for history lovers there timings are 10 Am to 8 PM. The museum facilities are including audio documentaries, books of history, researches and media centre.

  • nano vent-skin tecnology

    25 May 2013 | 9:48 pm
    The Nano Vent Skin developed by Agustin Otegui is one multi-purpose material. It sheathes buildings in a glittering solar weave and is dotted with micro turbines. Its modular composition allows for retrofitting so there’s no need to construct new buildings in order to make use of the skin. Moreover, the technology uses micro organisms that absorb CO2 from the air. Using a three pronged approach, the Nano Vent Skin harnesses sunlight via a PV layer and transfers it to storage units; micro turbines used polarized organisms, which create chemical reactions to generate power; and the micro…

  • Full-scale X-Wing replica touches down as world's largest Lego model

    25 May 2013 | 4:29 am
    A certain Jedi Master, species unknown, once said, “size matters not.” But he obviously wasn’t referring to the latest Lego creation from the Lego group. Taking the title of the world’s largest Lego model is a 1:1 scale replica of an X-Wing, complete with R2 unit, made up of 5,335,200 Lego bricks and taking 32 Lego master builders 17,336 hours (around four months) to complete.As any Rebel engineer worth their salt will know, the full-size replica stands 3.35 m (11 ft) tall and 13.1 m (43 ft) long, with a wingspan of 13.44 m (44 ft). Its weight of almost 20,865 kg (45,997 lb) means the…
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