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 Investment Homes for 55+ - Ownership at the Watermere Upscale Retirement CommunityWant to retire in a carefree fashion and still own your own home or condo? If you retire anytime after age 55, check out the upscale Watermere retirement community in Southlake, Texas. This luxury, gated… |
I agree with you on that aspect, Bianca. It'd be cool if they could incorporate some way to increase interaction with those <55 so there's sharing of experiences and life. Michael Plishka on Dec 3, 11:05 PM
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 Intuitive Bowling Balls - Global 900’s Remote Control Bowling BallAhh, bowling. The sport that seems to polarize like no other - you either love it or you hate it. For a sport that is now on the fringes of the sport world, it is often the object of attempts to bring… |
Video is very cool! I don't think too many individuals will pop for this -it'll be the bowling alleys. Michael Plishka on Oct 22, 6:42 AM
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 Mother Nature Mechanics - Animal and Plant-Inspired Tools for the FutureMimicking nature and incorporating it into our own lives is something humans have been doing for decades. Animals and plants use basic instincts to survive and prosper as a species in a never-ending… |
Also check out the Biomimicry Institute and more specific ties to problem solving at AskNature.org Michael Plishka on Jun 26, 2:16 AM
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 Morphing Billboards - German Bus Stop Exposes the Duality of Domestic ViolenceDomestic violence is different from other types of violence in that it happens and no one sees it. In a way you could say nobody is looking. In Germany, a bus stop sign has taken domestic violence awareness… |
And notice it when they see... Michael Plishka on Jun 26, 2:09 AM
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 Giant Model Rockets - Saturn V is the Largest Amateur-Built Rocket Ever LaunchedI used to love launching model rockets as a kid. This takes it to a whole new level. At 11 meters high, this rocket made by amateur Steve Eves is a thing of beauty--and coolness. It took approximately… |
Marcus, I was thinking the exact same thing. This ain't no group of C6-5's! But, if one guy can do it.... Michael Plishka on Apr 30, 4:27 PM
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 Easter Egg Inspired Designs - Gucci Channels PysankaI know, you are probably thinking, Easter Eggs? Isn’t it Christmas? Well, just to prepare you for the next big commercial holiday, we can never start too early - just kidding! The inspiration for fashion… |
Cool stuff! Brings a tear of happiness to this Pysanka Making Ukrainian ;-) Michael Plishka on Mar 30, 11:41 PM
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 Ultra-Light Bicycles - Ionut Predescu’s Tensegrity Bike Balances Compression & TensionBuckminster Fuller would be proud. ‘Tensegrity’ is the term he coined to describe a structure that is a balance of members and cables in pure compression and tension. Ionut Predescu has created a bicycle… |
Great points Josh. What is intriguing in this design over the Slingshot or ERB's is the decidedly more aggressive use of tensegrity. Michael Plishka on Mar 22, 5:59 AM
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 Anti-Hemorrhoid Seats - HemAway Takes Away the Discomfort and Induces RetractionDr. Maurello has hemorrhoids. Why am I telling you this? Because the good doctor is also an inventor and his new product, HemAway is intended for those like him who have or will have hemorrhoids. HemAway… |
Ha! LOVE the idea for an 'ewwww' icon reaction button. Trending "ewwww"....hmmm.... Michael Plishka on Mar 21, 5:36 AM
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 High Tech Athlete Training - RFID Ski Position Feedback SystemFor new skiers, keeping your skis straight can be a major challenge. For downhill skiing experts, minute changes in ski positions can mean the difference between winning and losing. A new system developed… |
I already pinged USA Luge about it. I would've loved getting feedback on sled orientation/position while sliding. Michael Plishka on Mar 4, 3:37 AM
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 Innovative Edible Packaging - Cellar360 Chocolate-Dipped Wine Bottles Are Perfect for Valentine̵Chocolate. With a little creativity, it goes pretty much with anything. It can be paired with beer, cognac, bourbon, and of course, wine. Can it be paired with glass? Cellar360 proves that chocolate… |
The idea indeed rocks! who wouldda thunk it! Michael Plishka on Feb 3, 4:20 AM
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 Nanotech Scalp Care - Hosokawa Micron Group Delivers Essentials to the RootsWill the wonders of nanotechnology ever cease to amaze? Hosokawa Powder Technology Research Institute, of the Hosokawa Micron Group, is developing scalp care products for men and women using nanotechnology.… |
It's only a matter of time, bro... Michael Plishka on Jan 19, 4:28 AM
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 Swarovski Encrusted Autos - The Honda Life Style Study Glitters in the Tokyo Auto SalonBling is in. First a Mini Cooper and now Honda has jumped into the crystal waters of Swarovski studded autos with its Life Style Study on display at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon. The autoshow this year… |
I think I'm going to design a Swarovski embedded Swarovski... Michael Plishka on Jan 15, 5:20 AM
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 Bacon in a Can - Shelf-Stable-Protein With 10-Year Shelf-LifeIf you camp a lot, have a platoon of hungry soldiers to feed, or you simply don’t like to cook, Yoder’s Canned Bacon might be something worth looking into. Each can contains 40 to 50 fully-cooked slices… |
I don't think farm pigs live 10 years! Michael Plishka on Jan 7, 5:11 AM
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 Musical Fish - Researchers Develop Audio Aquarium for the BlindWe are all mesmerized by the movements of fish. Their smooth, dashing, whimsical movements have been delighting people for thousands of years. Yet, for those who are blind, they never get to experience… |
It would be cool to do it in surround sound so it would seem like the fish/sound would swim around you. Michael Plishka on Dec 21, 7:44 PM
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 Innovative Sewing Needles - The BigEye Needle Made of Flexible MetalTools to help string threads through cloth or beads have been around for literally, thousands of years. Interestingly enough, the basic design of a sewing needle has changed very little over the course… |
It's brilliant in its simplicity and usefulness! Michael Plishka on Dec 20, 5:53 AM
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 Islamic Virtual Worlds - Muxlim.com Is Social Networking for Muslims in the Western WorldWith a dream and 300 Euros, Mohamed El-Fatatry left his Native Dubai and moved to Finland to obtain a higher education. In 2006, he made his entrepreneurial dream a reality and formed Muxlim, a social… |
Thanks! Great seeing a gutsy guy following his dream! Michael Plishka on Dec 17, 1:41 AM
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 Hi-Tech Band-Aid - The SensiumHow could you make a bandage complex? Add a wireless chip that can wire your vitals to your doctor, of course! Start-up company, Toumaz Technology, has created a band-aid called The Sensium with an embedded… |
Cool technology but I agree- it's pretty intense. Maybe for battlefield use? Michael Plishka on Nov 14, 3:39 AM
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 Corporate Chocolatiers - Chocolate Makers Beat Economic SlumpWhat do corporate high-fliers do when the economy slumps? They move into chocolate--it's where the money is. "When the economy is doing well, some [chocolate makers] sell at ridiculous prices. They do… |
oui, oui, mon amie! Michael Plishka on Nov 8, 3:58 AM
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 Paper Shampoo - Airport Security Safe Hygiene InnovationsNo more excuses for dirty hair! Paper Shampoo is the answer to the recent airline security restrictions on liquids. In addition to traveling, this ultra compact unique shampoo can be great for camping… |
This is very cool! What about paper toothpaste? Michael Plishka on Oct 17, 5:16 AM
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 Heated Blades - Thermablade To Revolutionize HockeyThermablades, a unique new invention, could revolutionize the sport of hockey, making it a whole lot faster. The blades are heated by a small electric current, creating a thin layer between the skate and… |
The more I'm pondering this I can see positives and negatives here. First (as a goalie speaking here) we do not just "stand around." However, while lateral movements might be more difficult or not receive benefit from this, control when getting up, or in quick turns, might be helped by this... Michael Plishka on Oct 13, 7:23 PM
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