 Microsoft Recruiting Hackers::Here's a positive little tid bit to brighten up the earlier news about the teen iPhone hacker's run-in with the law.
17-year-old George Hotz may have unknowingly just applied for a job at Microsoft.… [MORE] |
 Obesity Up In 31 States - Dunkin' Donuts Responds With Trans Fat Ban::Mmmm doughnuts... without trans fats?!?!?
As obesity rates climb in 31 states, Dunkin' Donuts has decided to ban most trans fats in its deep-fried pastries. The timing of their announcement couldn't… [MORE] |
 Acne Clearing Device - Zeno Zit Zapper::So, your cell phone has given you another major acne outbreak? You need that skin cleared up ASAP? Then it's time to bring on Zeno, the battery-powered zit zapper!
It's about time they came up with something… [MORE] |
 Life On A Stick - Space-Saving Polish Homes::It's like... a billboard that you can live in! A new housing concept called Single Hauz by an architectural firm in Poland proposes cantilevering domestic living space from a central mast. Basically the… [MORE] |
 Star Wars Saber Bound For Space - NASA To Take The Force::Don't underestimate The Force. Just in time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Wars, Luke Skywalker's iconic light saber is being launched into orbit. This October, NASA will send the original 1977… [MORE] |
 Corporate Chic - How To Dress For Business::"Pumps are the perfect shoe for interviews." That's just one of the tips the style gurus at WatchMojo over women going for interviews.
It's tough to know what attire is appropriate when you're going… [MORE] |
 Nerd Cars Wanted - World's Ugliest Cars Rise In Value::What's up with people collecting all things ugly? If you start any kind of collection, wouldn't you want it to be something aesthetically appealing? Apparently not when it comes to cars.
Business Week… [MORE] |
 Contraception Via SMS - The PillBell Reminder::All you baby boomers, this one's for you! PillBell sends texts to your mobile whenever your meds are due.
Not only do you have to worry that your daughter is taking her birth control pills, but you also… [MORE] |
 What Geeks Pay For Chic - $1,000,000 Laptops & More::PC world put together a list, complete with photos, of the world's most expensive electronics and techie gadgets. It's amazing what nerds will pay for computer mice, cameras and other gizmos.
"The list… [MORE] |
 China's Virtual Cops - Govt. Monitors PCs::They will walk, bike or drive across the screen every half hour, and with each passing, warn surfers to avoid internet content deemed illegal by China's government. The animated cartoon police offers will… [MORE] |
 Energy's Bright Future - Solar Power Gets Cheaper::There have been many trends posted involving solar power but in the US it still only accounts for 1% of the electricity generated. Even though it is getting cheaper the main barrier is still the cost.… [MORE] |
 Mobile Privacy Screens - Keep Text Msgs Personal::No one likes prodding eyes, a head reading over their shoulder, or having their privacy invaded. This has applied to the paper world for centuries, so it's no surprise that cell phone privacy is important… [MORE] |
 Trailer Wrap Makeovers - From Trash To Panache::Take your mobile home from trashy to classy. Trailer Wrap, an architectural exercise by University of Colorado students, could bring affordable style to the often maligned trailer. The idea is to provide… [MORE] |
 Aluminated Art - Sculptures Made Of Cans::With the pressure on to protect the environment, people are thinking twice before tossing their recyclable goods. Letting cans kick around a little longer evoked creativity in a group of artists who saw… [MORE] |
 Faceball For Cubicles - Smack Your Co-Workers::Faceball is the newest sport to come out of the cubicle jungle. The game involves hitting your opponents in the face with a ball. That's right, Cubicle Connie -- it's time to show your colleagues the stuff… [MORE] |
 Waiterless Restaurant - Fully Automated Dining At Bagger's::Bagger's, a unique German restaurant, has eliminated all need for human interaction. Now you can enjoy your meal without pesky waiters -- the only one left to blame for a screwed up order is you. The Nuremberg… [MORE] |
 Electric Heated Rug - Winterize Your Floors With Panasonic::It's time to say "good bye" to those Popsicle toes! If you have hardwood floors, then you know how uncomfortable your feet can get in the winter. Anyone susceptible to cold toes can rejoice now thanks… [MORE] |
 O2 Advergame - Virtually Stare Down Top Rugby Players::O2 have launched a new game to tie in with their "Scrum in the Park" event, where users have to out stare down their challengers -- British Rugby’s Mike Tindall, Josh Lewsey and Tom Rees. To play the… [MORE] |
 Rocky Nutrition - Stallone Launches Supplement Line::Yo, Adrienne, let's endorse some nutritional supplements! Sly recently announced his new line of products, S-Force. The body boosters are set to be sold by Seriesse International, a direct retailer of… [MORE] |
 Unlocking iPhones Is Illegal - Apple Hackers In Trouble::This week's news about the 17-year-old who hacked the iPhone has caused a lot of discussion, and now the debate is on as to whether or not the teen's tamperings were legal. Turns out, they weren't. That's… [MORE] |
 Midget Impersonators - Wee Celebs In Las Vegas::In Las Vegas, just about anything goes, so why not pint size impersonators? The Beacher's Madhouse show in the Hard Rock Hotel started the trend when they brought in "Tiny Kiss" and a midget Britney Spears.… [MORE] |
 Eccentric Chic - Teen Vogue Says "Grey Gardens" is Hot::The 1975 documentary, Grey Gardens, may once again influence fashion. The documentary goes inside the home of Jackie Kennedy's aunt, Edith Bouvier Beale, and her daughter, Little Edie. Their once stately… [MORE] |
 Exposed Underwear Ban - Atlanta Cracks Down::Delcambre and Opelousas, Louisiana have already outlawed it; Atlanta, Georgia and Shreveport, Louisiana are discussing the perils of plunging pants. Obviously a decent society has to draw the line somewhere… [MORE] |
 GPhone - Indian Newspaper Suggests Google Phone Launch is 2 Weeks Away::Newspapers in India are reporting that Google is two weeks from launching in their country after talks with major Indian cellular service providers. Rumor of simultaneous launching in Europe and possibly… [MORE] |
 Japan Plans World's Tallest Building - X-Seed 4000::Holy Mount Fuji Batman! The Tasei Construction Company in Japan is is planning to build a 13,123-foot- tall building called the X-Seed 4000 which will house anywhere from 500 thousand to 1 million people.… [MORE] |
 Virtual Spokesperson - iSpeakVideo Brings Sites To Life::If you've been trying to find an innovative approach to communicating with your ideas, this just might be it. What your site needs is an online spokesperson, a miniature 'you' presenting to your prospects… [MORE] |
 Photo Leak: New Palm Smart Phone - Centro Coming Soon::Some photos escaped the walls of the Treo Palm Centro factory, and it looks like they've got a snazzy new phone in the making. Palm is bringing this little, low cost smart phone to the market, and rumor… [MORE] |
 Latex Love Doll Suit - People Dressing Like Dolls That Look Like People?::Usually blow-up dolls or other love dolls are thought of as 'the next best thing' or even 'the last resort' but now those who prefer the permanently surprised look and instant access can dress their partner… [MORE] |
 Baby Drop Box - Japan Saves Unwanted Kids::Last May the Jikei Hospital In Japan set up what they call the “Stork's Cradle” where mothers can drop off their unwanted babies. The baby hatch is equipped with an incubator, and is designed so people… [MORE] |
 Eco-Friendly Laundry Pillow - Detergent-Free Washing::Washing your dirty scrubs in an eco-friendly way seems to be the new fad among the environmentally friendly. Germany company, eVisionTeam has launched it's "Öko-Waschkissen," or "eco-laundry pillow" that… [MORE] |
 Modern Louis XV Furniture - The Neo Neon Collection::Louis XV furniture has been given a modern spin by Lee Broom. The designer describes his six piece trendy fusion collection as "art that is ultimately functional." The fantastically eclectic concept plays… [MORE] |
 Blue Eyed People Are Smarter, Study::Baby blues aren't just a striking physical attribute anymore -- sapphire peepers may actually indicate a higher level intelligence, according to more than one study.
"Scientist find that people with… [MORE] |
 Third World Tourism - Experience Poverty 1st Hand::Growing numbers of tourists are venturing into the slums and poverty stricken areas of the world to witness first hand the conditions of the local inhabitants. Top destinations include Soweto Township,… [MORE] |
 World's Strangest Laws::The world is full of bizarre rules and regulations, a lot of which make you wonder what must have happened, and who would have done something to cause the need for such laws to be written in the first… [MORE] |
 Greener Garments - Designers Turn To Eco-Fashion::Designers are turning to sustainable materials and cleaner production methods to make today's fashions. The gallery of items from a number of different designers illustrates this trend.
"Jewelry designer… [MORE] |
 Disposable Urinal - Travel John For Peemergencies::Don't you just hate how an urge to tinkle always seems to kick in when you're on the road? The Travel John disposable urinal is the unisex solution for your bladder woes. Not that guys really need one… [MORE] |
 Jockey Brings Up The Rear - Interactive Funky Undies::Online marketing has become so amusing. Jockey, the underpants people, launched the website StopSquirming.com. The interactive website gives tips on how to undo those uncomfortable wedgies and allows people… [MORE] |
 Clever Movie Marketing - DVD Comes With Barf Bag::If you liked the crazy adventures of Jackass then you'll love a little Dirty Sanchez. No I'm not talking about the sex move- I'm talking about the British troupe who claim to make "Jackass look like the… [MORE] |
 Business Casual Required - College PJ Ban::Pajama casual seems to be one of the most popular styles for teens and college coeds. Flowing flannel bottoms with skimpy tank tops and flip flops seem to be accepted in all situations; at sporting events,… [MORE] |
 Green Algae As Biofuel - A Slimy Solution To Global Warming::A simple solution to rising global temperature could be floating in your neighbourhood already -- the slimy green gunk coating ponds may help contribute to a greener environment.
"Like a breath mint… [MORE] |
 Branding Rivalry - Underwear Campaign Wars::According to the Fashion-Fox website:
"Quite a few websites in the US have echoed BrandWeek's article about underwear maker Jockey's new initiatives online. For the moment, I find the first site (Stop… [MORE] |
 3D City Excursion - Toronto E-Tour With Streets.to::Streets.to is a new approach to one of the internet's oldest uses - a local directory. In this case, it is a directory of what to do, where to eat, and so forth in Canada's very own Toronto. The site is… [MORE] |
 Virtual Paper Dolls - Dress Up The Olsens, Paris, John Travolta::Online Marketing and Fashion site Fashion-Fox.com reports that Swedish-based Stardoll.com is a growing social networking site for teenage girls where tweens can dress up virtual dolls.
Think FaceBook… [MORE] |
 Environmentally Conscience Pizza - Pizza Fusion::It was only a matter of time until someone applied the green-business model to pizza. Pizza Fusion offsets 100% of energy used with renewable wind. They use hybrid vehicles. They use 100% certified organic… [MORE] |
 Naked French Rugby Calendar - Dieux du Stade 2008::Here we go again: this is almost September and the world's favorite French rugby team is publishing its calendar.
The 33-page Dieux du Stade calendar is this time in color. The ruggers were shot by American… [MORE] |
 Morphing Kittens - Kitty Said What?::A silly little animation with a catchy jingle, YouTube user, "PhotoAnimationGuy" created the silly little animation with a catchy jingle a little over a month ago, and already has had 47,974 views, putting… [MORE] |
 Retro French Glamour - Fall/Winter 2007 Fashion::This fall, get ready to channel your inner Parisian. The French are known for their glamourous appeal, and this season, you can work the look too. Paul and Joe know every woman has an inner desire to be… [MORE] |
 The Premium Sneaker Solution - Jason Markk Spiffs Up Shoes::In this day and age, shoes play an integral role in wardrobes. Just as important in pairing the right footwear with your outfits, is their presentation. That's right, people judge you by your shoes, and… [MORE] |
 Cabbage & Condom Restaurant - Thai AIDS Awareness Cafe::What type of condoments would you like on your burger?
Don't be surprised when the waiter drops off a condom with your bill at this restaurant. The Cabbage & Condom Restaurant in Thailand is trying to… [MORE] |
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