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Technology Is Helping Seniors To Live At Home Longer

by Katie Gatto

Helping older Americans to stay in their homes and maintain their independance as much as possible through the use of sensor technology.

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Sexy, Sassy, And Spectacular Mosaic Pin Ups On Your Walls

by Toby

When it comes to wall coverings, there's nothing quite as spectacular as mosaics, especially the centuries-honed glass tile mosaics created by Italian artisans. The highly respected designers at Sicis Art Factory utilize these very artisans, as well as the wealth of glass makers in their country. From retro to modern, the Sicis designs are brilliance. One of Sicis's latest wall design collections is this ravishing, larger-than-life, group of 50's style Pin-Ups.

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Pantone View Color Planner 2010: "Magic"

by Toby

It's funny that Pantone chose the name "Magic" for 2010 colors, because I always thought that forecasting where color is going in the future is like... magic.

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10 Refreshing Designs From The Rainforest

by Toby

Julia Krantz is one of the most exciting interior designers working in wood today. Trained as an architect, Ms. Krantz creates from the wood of her native Brazilian rainforests. That her designs seem to emerge from the woods themselves, rather than pre-drawn concepts, makes Ms. Krantz's work so fresh and captivating, it's almost mesmerizing.

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Save the Shavings with Chocolate Pencils

by Steve Levenstein

Ever notice how much pencil shavings look like those chocolate curls you see on delicious cakes? This set of assorted chocolate pencils from Nendo comes with a sharpener so you can save the shavings and feed your cravings!

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IGo's On A MIssion To Reduce Vampire Energy

by Must Love Gadgets

This week at the Computer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, iGo® will release several new products, including the new laptop charger with IGo Green™. IGo Green is garlic and cross to the energy vampire, the electricity sucker who bites at night, when your gadgets aren't even awake.

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6 Eye Cakes From The Cardboad Kitchen

by Toby

Patianne Stevenson sculpts her favorite foods from recycled cardboard... that is, when she is not painting them or creating new recipes for cooking and eating them. Her sculpturing skills are so satisfying to look at, that I call them eye cake! You'll see why.

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Be Your Own Plumber With PermaFlow

by Must Love Gadgets

The PermaFlow sure saves the environment from the toxic liquid drain cleaners being poured into it. And it's likely to save you a few bucks in plumber's bills.

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Just A Little Bit Off The Wall: "These Creatures" Hanging Feeders

by Lady Bee

The beautifully metal-sculpted designs from These Creatures are as stylish as they are functional. Attach them to the wall at just the proper feeding level for your pet, and voila! You have an off-the-wall pet feeder!

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Scent Delivery System: Great idea?

by Cosetta

Patent# US 6842218 known to some as the Scent Delivery System, is a 2005 invention that involves a flow of air via a single conduit with a nasal interface at one end and a fan or canister of compressed air at the other end. Read on for more details even though they already seem superfluous.

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Symbio: Plenty Of Promise, But Where Is It?

by Must Love Gadgets

This may not look like your average advertisement for Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP), but the cordless Symbio is not your average phone. It's a lifestyle. This bather will be awakened by the hi-fi ringtones of the Violin Concerto in D.

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Methods of Promoting Sleep Systems: Great idea?

by Cosetta

Patent #US 6997070 better known as Methods of Promoting Sleep Systems is one of those things whose purpose isn’t all that clear. Whether or not this is a good thing remains to be seen. Read on and if you can figure it out, please pass it on.

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The Hepper Pod Bed & Hideout For Cats

by Lady Bee

It's fun pretending to be a cat, especially when you're looking for a cozy bed and hideout!

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20 Awesome Icons Of Modern Design 'As Seen On TV'

by Toby

You won't find them on late-night TV informercials; you may never see them advertised on TV at all! But they are seen on TV... on the production sets of your favorite TV shows... and these stunning furnishings are from the world's most renowned interior designers. Like the Akari floor lamps by Isamu Noguchi, as seen on House, or the George Nelson wall clock, as seen on The Apprentice, or...

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New Japanese Export: "Hako-Ie" (or) Room In A Box

by Toby

A special space of one's own, where you can rest, meditate, create... is what Japanese architect Asao Sakamoto was after when he created the Hako-Ie. Literally, "room in a box," Hake-Ie won a 2008 international Good Design Gold Award for Sakamoto's do-it-yourself pre-fabricated room for your home. Like Japanese food, clothing, and cars, the Hako-Ie can be exported and enjoyed all over the world.

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Is This Your Cup Of Tea? The Cup of Coffee Tabletop Fountain

by Must Love Gadgets

This Cup of Coffee table fountain is a lot easier to "get" than the floating chained bottle of wine I posted a few weeks ago, but there is something unnerving about this endless coffee fountain.

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Showerhead with Removable Electronic Media Device: Great Idea?

by Cosetta

Patent# US 682353, which refers to a Showerhead with Removable Electronic Media Device is probably as silly as any invention can be. This combination shower head and electronic media device is a space saver in its own quirky way, but that does not change the fact that the concept is absurd. Read on and sort of cleanse to the music of your favorite mp3s!

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Brush Less With "Breath-Less" Toothpaste For Pets

by Lady Bee

While I can't say that I like the name "Breath-Less," as bad breath is better than no breath at all, I'm willing to give this stuff a try.

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Toothbrush With Enclosed Electronic Game: Great Idea?

by Cosetta

Patent# US 6850167 also known as the Brushing Behavior Reinforcement Toothbrush and Enclosed Electronic Game Switch with Grid may or may not be just what the dentist ordered. It’s a reward system for brushing effectively but all in all, that doesn’t change the fact that this is one silly invention.

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Bath Bombs Turn Your Hot Bath Into a Deep Fryer

by Steve Levenstein

Shouldn't every bath time be a Happy Bath Time? Wizland thinks so, and to ensure there are more bubbles than troubles, offers up bath bombs which reveal Fried Foods and Sweet Donuts. Mmm, donuts...

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