Colorado Inventor Showcase 2008 - November 10, 2008 - DaVinci Institute

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Cartoon Character Skeletons

May 30th, 2008 at 10:17 pm » Comments (0)

 This chick is hot!  Even without her flesh
 There is something very weird about these drawings by Michael Paulus. Morbid curiosity is probably more accurate. (Pics)
 



Toyota’s Newest Innovation to Spot Pedestrians

May 30th, 2008 at 9:37 pm » Comments (0)

 Warning signal to warn, targeting signal to target
Toyota Motor Corp’s “Crown Hybrid” released in May 2008 is equipped with the “Night View” system that displays the view of the road ahead at night.
In the previous model, the view of the road ahead is displayed on the windshield, and it is overlapped with the view right […]



Shopping Cart Abandonment Rising

May 30th, 2008 at 9:18 pm » Comments (0)

Each empty shopping cart is a bold commentary on things gone wrong
When buying online first became mainstream, one of the most watched metrics for online merchants was the shopping cart abandonment rate. Through site security, consumer education and word-of-mouth about positive experiences, online retailers reduced the percentage of consumers who placed items in their […]



Surf the Net in Comfort

May 30th, 2008 at 3:57 pm » Comments (0)

  
As of yet, I am able to sit upright, facing my monitor, for many hours at a stretch in a day and also maintain a healthy back.
 



Want to Be a Space Ambassador? Virgin Galactic & NSS Post Want Ad

May 30th, 2008 at 1:48 pm » Comments (0)

 
Screw voluteering to lie down for 90 days for NASA: the National Space Society is offering a job as a Space Ambassador, with taking a ride into space as part of the duties.



The Miracle of Bionics - Presenting Challenging Questions

May 30th, 2008 at 1:24 pm » Comments (1)

 
 Oscar Pitorius - the “blade runner”
Oscar Pistorius - also known as ‘Blade Runner’ - is a double leg amputee who is using specially developed artificial legs to compete in races. A world record holder in the 100, 200 and 400 meters Paralympic events, Pistorius was denied by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) his […]



John Arderne, Medieval Proctologist

May 30th, 2008 at 1:09 pm » Comments (0)

The instruments depicted [above], from left to right, are: the ’sequere me’ (’follow me’) a flexible probe, so called because it was the guide to be followed by other instruments; a syringe; the ‘Acus rostrata’ or snouted needle, a grooved director along which the scalpel was passed; the ‘fraenum Caesaris’ or strong thread, a ligature […]



Sex Sells - With Not Completely Accurate Advertising

May 30th, 2008 at 1:06 pm » Comments (0)

  
The Orgasmatron - Really?
I’ll admit, I was lured to read about this invention when I saw the title.  As I read on, I realized I had been tricked–this invention has nothing to do with orgasms. 



Future Inflatables Explore Mars

May 30th, 2008 at 12:32 pm » Comments (0)

 
An army of inflatable, spherical robots might one day roll around on the Martian surface. Engineers who have designed the lightweight probes say they could economically explore vast regions of other planets.



Solar Powered Boat Speeds Past 30 MPH and Offers Sleek Design

May 30th, 2008 at 11:49 am » Comments (0)

 
Three main things about Czeers MK1 are solar power, high-performance, and not to forget glamor design.