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Fractal Furniture Has 23 Drawers

May 12th, 2008 at 9:51 pm » Comments (0)

Now You Have A Space For All Sizes Of Stuff

While we’re not mathematicians enough here to know if the name “Fractal Furniture” really applies to this poly-drawer cube, we are space-craving urbanites enough to desire one. The art project, conceived by Takeshi Miyakawa, turns a big wooden block into an überstorage device. From the name, […]



Tote Your Tot in Style

May 12th, 2008 at 6:57 pm » Comments (0)

With summer upon us, families are traveling all over. Make the journey a bit easier with a TOTEaTOT!
Navigating a small child through airports and train stations is rarely an enjoyable experience. Especially when little ones grow tired, the crankiness can really wear on a mom trying to get the family to its destination in a timely […]



Space Nazi Attack

May 12th, 2008 at 6:42 pm » Comments (0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KEueJnsu80

 



Bed Fit for James Bond

May 12th, 2008 at 3:49 pm » Comments (0)

 
Multimedia beds have evolved into one of the most important pieces of furniture in any home and are here to stay as people are getting increasingly personal and fussy about their choices. 



Bike Tree Takes a Bite out of Theft

May 12th, 2008 at 3:34 pm » Comments (0)

 
 Bike theft is a pretty sizable problem in cities, with only the most industrial-strength locks keeping nimble-fingered thieves from taking off with your two-wheeler.  



Mouse Chooses to be Different

May 12th, 2008 at 3:25 pm » Comments (0)

 
The flick above must have already given you an idea as to what this mouse is all about but it not only chooses to be different in the way it looks, it even personifies divergence in terms of its utility. 



Cobra Headquarters or Solar Shade

May 12th, 2008 at 3:14 pm » Comments (0)

 
Surprisingly this isn’t a picture of Cobra headquarters in the new G.I. Joe movie — the Veil Solar Shade might one day grace the schoolyards of some Australian elementary schools. A concept from design firm Büro North, the Veil has a couple of cool things going for it: First, it automatically rotates during the day to ensure the […]



Reduce Homelessness By Creating More Opportunities

May 12th, 2008 at 2:55 pm » Comments (0)

  
A new study of homeless youth suggests that treating substance abuse and mental health problems may not be enough to help get teens off the streets.
Instead, researchers found that creating more opportunities for work, education and medical care were the most important factors in reducing homelessness. 



Social Media Influencing Investment Decisions

May 12th, 2008 at 8:24 am » Comments (0)

Two-thirds of high-net-worth investors are influenced by online peer-generated content
An April 2008 Cogent Research survey found that US investors are highly engaged in social media, and their investment decisions are influenced accordingly.
The study found that 25% of US online adults are engaged in social media specifically related to personal finance and investing.



5 Great Ways to Brainstorm for New Business Ideas

May 12th, 2008 at 7:46 am » Comments (0)

Does It Takes a Brain To Start a New Business?

Everything begins with an idea. These business ideas are brought to reality by entrepreneurs. Successful business ideas often are a blend of creativity, foresight, and an instinctive feel of what the market needs.
Here’s a few suggestions to help you on brainstorming for your business idea.



Car Visor Plays DVDs, Video Games, MP3s, MP4s

May 12th, 2008 at 7:28 am » Comments (0)

The Amazing Multi-Use Visor

Do we really need any more distractions we need while we drive down the road? This over-the-top replacement sun visor for your vehicle manages to cram in just about everything but the kitchen sink.



Future Energy Policy - Breaking Free of Oil

May 12th, 2008 at 4:12 am » Comments (0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU-RzrJdnKQ

Dr. Robert Zubrin on the Business News Network
In his book “Energy Victory: Winning the War on Terror by Breaking Free of Oil,” world-renowned engineer and best-selling author Dr. Robert Zubrin lays out a bold plan for breaking the economic stranglehold that the OPEC oil cartel has on our country and the world. Zubrin presents persuasive […]