[links: www.coolhunting.com & 2]
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Friday, April 25, 2008
Real Pro Comfort Massage Lounger
"the panasonic 'real pro comfort massage lounger EP30006KU'
covers the largest area of the neck, shoulders, back and lower back than any other massage
chair in its class. real pro ultra™ scans your body and is able to identify you.
the 'floating' massage heads glide over your back and know where to massage - and where not to.
it simulates the rotating movements of a wrist for a more life-like massage. the air system allows for
a complete personalized lower body massage: calves - kneading and loosening of the shins and calf muscles;
thighs - applies pressure to the muscles in the thighs, which relieves tightness and tension while increasing
blood circulation; feet - upward pressure is applied for the ultimate relief;and hips/seat - soothing squeezing
for relaxation of muscles and increased circulation."
[links: www.designboom.com]
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
EMF Protective Dog Helmet
The EMF protective dog helmet is designed for family canines that may be susceptible to prolonged exposure of Electromagnetic Fields. Wireless networking, electrical appliances, and in home wiring may inhibit your pet's health. The helmet is constructed from fiberglass and EMF shielding fabric to prevent any stray magnetic fields from reaching your dog's brain. A nylon collar is fitted with a EMF detector to alert the pet owner of any dangerous EMF fields.
[links: designedobjects.blogspot.com & www.mfortysix.com]
Monday, April 21, 2008
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Designer Kitty Furniture
For the kitty who is looking for style in their scratching post.
[links: www.core77.com & www.moderncatdesigns.com]
Molecular Chindogu: Bisphenol A
There have been many (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,) articles published in the past 48 hours about Canada declaring Bisphenol A a toxin. Thereby banning the use of polycarbonate in all food and beverage containers (e.g. Nalgene bottles, most baby bottles and some canned formula linings). According to Wikipedia, "...(Bisphonal A) is a difunctional building block to several important polymers and polymer additives. Bisphenol A has become controversial because it mimics estrogen and thus could induce hormonal responses." It comes to mind that Bisphenol A is a solution that is causing more problems than it is solving (on medical, fiscal, and social planes). Therefore, I am submitting it to the Unuseless chopping block.
Historical Chindogu: Car-Exhaust Oven 1930
This post on BoingBoing reminds me that everything has been created before. Our second post was about a similar contemporary product.
"MEALS can literally be cooked on the run through the use of the automatic cooker shown in the photo above. The cooker is mounted on the rear bumper of the motor tourist’s car and an extension from the exhaust pipe connected up with it, as shown in the insert. The cooker contains a steam pressure kettle which is heated by the hot exhaust gases. An hour’s drive is quite sufficient to thoroughly cook meats and vegetables. Total weight of the unit is so slight that running qualities of the car remain quite unaffected. Motor tours are much more pleasant when one is assured of a well-prepared meal at the end of the trip."
[links: www.boingboig.net]
"MEALS can literally be cooked on the run through the use of the automatic cooker shown in the photo above. The cooker is mounted on the rear bumper of the motor tourist’s car and an extension from the exhaust pipe connected up with it, as shown in the insert. The cooker contains a steam pressure kettle which is heated by the hot exhaust gases. An hour’s drive is quite sufficient to thoroughly cook meats and vegetables. Total weight of the unit is so slight that running qualities of the car remain quite unaffected. Motor tours are much more pleasant when one is assured of a well-prepared meal at the end of the trip."
[links: www.boingboig.net]
Diet Sunglasses
"...blue calms the brain's appetite center, and they also make the food look disgusting."
[links: www.treehugger.com & www.yumetai.co]
Friday, April 18, 2008
Archisuits
Track suits [my favorite] suited for the challenges of the urban landscape.
Designed by Sarah Ross.
[links: www.boingboing.net & www.insecurespaces.net]
Designed by Sarah Ross.
[links: www.boingboing.net & www.insecurespaces.net]
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
MY Beautiful Mommy
My Beautiful Mommy is a new kids book about plastic surgery. It was written by Michael Salzhauer, a plastic surgeon in Bal Harbour, Florida. Salzhauer says he came up with the idea to help parents explain cosmetic procedures to their children.
From Newsweek:
"My Beautiful Mommy" is aimed at kids ages four to seven and features a plastic surgeon named Dr. Michael (a musclebound superhero type) and a girl whose mother gets a tummy tuck, a nose job and breast implants. Before her surgery the mom explains that she is getting a smaller tummy: "You see, as I got older, my body stretched and I couldn't fit into my clothes anymore. Dr. Michael is going to help fix that and make me feel better." Mom comes home looking like a slightly bruised Barbie doll with demure bandages on her nose and around her waist.
The text doesn't mention the breast augmentation, but the illustrations intentionally show Mom's breasts to be fuller and higher. "I tried to skirt that issue in the text itself," says Salzhauer. "The tummy lends itself to an easy explanation to the children: extra skin and can't fit into your clothes. The breasts might be a stretch for a six-year-old."
[links: www.boingboing.com]
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Monday, April 14, 2008
No Babies In Here Sign
"no. yes."
*** In all seriousness, baby dumping is a serious and often fatal problem. This sign was created to inform potential dumpers about Infant Safe Haven Laws. It's still special. ***
*** In all seriousness, baby dumping is a serious and often fatal problem. This sign was created to inform potential dumpers about Infant Safe Haven Laws. It's still special. ***
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
The MusicPole
Another music chindogu
I think Craplinks put it best when they said, "...who wants to play this guys pole?"
The Handler
For germ conscious Americans The Handler is the next best thing to wearing surgical gloves in public bathrooms, airports and when you are traveling. It's a keychain sized mechanical device that allows you to open doors, pull levers, operate the paper towel dispenser and push ATM keypads without having to actually touch those things with your bare hands --- avoiding direct contact with germ infested public surfaces. This totally new product is infused with bacteria and virus killing nano-silvers that kill germs on contact, so it is always disinfecting itself. Perfect for the millions of germaphobes who burn through reams of paper towels in order to avoid contact with door handles, the retractable armature never touches you, your clothes or purse and proceeds to kill almost any and all germs after you use it. International travelers will definitely appreciate this totally new approach to reducing their risk to the host country's bacteria and cold and flu viruses.
[links: www.boingboing.com & www.handlerusa.com]
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
The Beamz Music Performance System
There are plenty of things that make this product ripe for Chindoguhood: the horrible MIDI tracks; the $600 price tag; the convulsive way you flail your hands around to trigger the sounds; the awkward stares you get from coworkers when, during your lunch break on cassual friday, they see you rocking out through your office window. It does however save you from the social pitfall called talent...
"With the beamz, there should be no performance anxiety at all because — whichever beam you break, in whatever sequence — your music is guaranteed to be harmonious. All discordant chords and sour notes have been programmed out so everyone plays great."
There are, however, ways of making this product incredibly cool. But, the Sharper Image was not successful in finding any of them.
My favorite part of the video is at 1:40, the "quiet reverie."
[links: www.craplinks.com & www.sharperimage.com]
There are, however, ways of making this product incredibly cool. But, the Sharper Image was not successful in finding any of them.
My favorite part of the video is at 1:40, the "quiet reverie."
[links: www.craplinks.com & www.sharperimage.com]
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Meat Water
I wonder if they have a vegetarian option? Please visit their website to learn more!
[links: www.craplinks.com & www.dinnerinabottle.com]
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Historical Chindogu: Mechanical Wondercycle Exercisulator
This on goes all the way back to 1931.
"One of the newest of exercising devices is a mechanism that somewhat resembles a hobbyhorse without rockers. Seated in its saddle and operating this odd contrivance, the user can exercise and develop all the principle muscles of his body. A pair of pedals work a crankshaft device which imparts an up and down motion to the saddle similar to that experienced in riding a horse at a trot. Assuming different positions on the machine while working it develops legs, back, stomach, or neck muscles. The machine is designed for the use of invalids as well as for those who wish to reduce with the aid of scientific exercise."
[links: www.boingboing.com & www.modernmechanix.com]
"One of the newest of exercising devices is a mechanism that somewhat resembles a hobbyhorse without rockers. Seated in its saddle and operating this odd contrivance, the user can exercise and develop all the principle muscles of his body. A pair of pedals work a crankshaft device which imparts an up and down motion to the saddle similar to that experienced in riding a horse at a trot. Assuming different positions on the machine while working it develops legs, back, stomach, or neck muscles. The machine is designed for the use of invalids as well as for those who wish to reduce with the aid of scientific exercise."
[links: www.boingboing.com & www.modernmechanix.com]
Saturday, April 5, 2008
The Walking Bike
Last week Treehugger hugger brought us another different bike. This one tries to encourage walking by using wheels composed of shoes.
[links: www.treehugger.com]
The Jumping Bike
Although it looks fun, I think that this device defeats a lot of the benefits of a bicycle.
size
speed
efficiency
coolness
Were not critica factors in this design.
[links: www.treehugger.com]
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Smitten
The Smitten
"...is for friends AND lovers. It is a single heart-shaped mitten (containing two cuffs). You and your honey will be able to hold hands while waiting on line at the ski lift or crunching along on a brisk, romantic stroll. "
[links: ...]
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
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