Fire is now water's friend.

Yes, water and fire go hand in hand in this torch. Doesn't it look like what we have seen movies depicting ancient monarch kingdom?

How it works?
Flowing water is lit by flickering flame to tremendous effect on this Torch Fountain. Adjustable electric pump circulates water over the top of the urn.

The included lamp oil torch adds a dramatic fire and water effect.

Ah, the vase that looks like a stone is not actually a stone dear. "Cast of a lightweight, durable stone/resin compound for an authentic stone look."



Here is another view:


















Source: Plow and Hearth

Scary, very scary really.

Today morning I over slept that caused nearly 30 students of mine waiting outside the gate. They even tried to call my mobile but the sleeper devil in me could not be bothered.

Suddenly, my husband shook me and asked me whether I have class or not. I jumped up, drove my husband to open the gate to allow the students in without bothering about his sleep. It was around 5.33 AM.

But this can't happen again if I have the scary alarm clock cum radio (oh, radios are still in existence?) This radio alarm clock comes with 30 pre-programmed voices that help you wake up in the morning with sounds ranging from a gentle butler to a shrill drill sergeant, and if you hit the snooze buttons too many time, you also get a firm scolding. (Yes, I deserve that man!)

The thing can also tell fortunes, tell the time aloud, play music via AM/FM stations or even through MP3 and iPods, wink, blink, react to light and motion, and basically do everything but fetch you breakfast in bed! Hmmm.. too bad, I would love that.

I can’t steal your car!

Yes, I and no one can steal your car. It is not about an innovative lock that prevents your car from being stolen.

It is nothing to with any alarm that alerts you when someone touches your car.

Then what?

Just a few stickers that does the trick!

How it works?

Before that you might want to know the price of the stickers. It costs you only $3.99

Specially made rust and scratch stickers are designed to make your beautiful bike/car look rusted and scratched so that passing thieves assume it's not worth stealing due to its apparent shabbiness.

Is it so?

Well, there is no guarantee of course. Who can read the mind of a robber?

View the image here and you will understand.

This monitor will solve your problem.

The seminar hall was only half full. In spite of that, the first speaker approached up podium with the hope that the participants will arrive in due course. I guessed she was fully aware of the Indian punctuality.

I was invited as a guest speaker on the occupational hazards of women teachers. It was amusing-the topic I mean; are men immune to such things?

But I kept the amusement to myself; I dared not share it lest I might not be invited again and that would mean loss of revenue!

When my turn came, I started saying that this is the most unsuitable place to discuss occupational hazards because the podium itself could not be adjusted to my height. I asked the organizers to spare a pair of high heeled shoes. Though I received a round of not-so-hearty laughter, I thought I drove my point.

Without wasting further time, I plunged enthusiastically on the subject of computer ergonomics and what are all the areas that required immediate attention.

I took with me a few images of monitor arms and showed it on the giant screen. The monitor arm that I showed (see picture) has lift-and-pivot technology which allows the user to effortlessly position the height of the monitor without handles or tools.

A smarty shot me a question: “Hi mom’, what about the cables? Where are they?”

I told him that the cables are guided along the underside of the arm for a clutter-free work area.

When I had finished, I could hear a murmur that they expected me to speak about ergonomically designed computer furniture like everybody.

But ergonomics is not only about that!

Flavored water from kitchen tap!

Isn't that an innovation? A thought of a true creative genius is now a reality. I am sure he might have thought about this idea while drinking a mountain stream water that always tastes different-a sort of delicious aroma though not fruity.

Proctor and Gamble now offers flavor cartridges so that your tap water can have fruit flavors.

All we have to do is fit the desired flavor (peach, strawberry etc) cartridge into the tap and we get sweet and deliciously flavored water that all will love.

Useful lock for liquor bottle.

I still remember the day when my husband's face showed shock and bewilderment when he saw his liquor bottle bone dry.

He insisted that the bottle was three quarters full when he kept in the drawer the previous night. We have no chance to doubt anyone as there was none except the two of us in the house. His glance at me suspiciously was rebuked by me.

When I examined the bottle, I saw the cap was loose and not closed properly causing the alcohol to evaporate.


May be this liquor lock with numbered locking facility should be bought. It is only $14.95 at Sportys.

Reduce your weight with food spray.

This is an innovative way to reduce your weight. Instead of undertaking strenuous exercises or taking pills to reduce weight, this food spray seems preferable.

This food spray that comes in four different flavors that include, butter, garlic, olive oil and plain, contains an ingredient called Clarinol is "scientifically proven" to aid the body in shrinking fat cells. When CLAmor is sprayed onto food, the body metabolizes CLA after the food is digested, and CLA begins to perform its magic.

This leads me to believe that a deficiency in Clarinol is the cause of obesity.
This product is available in http://www.clamorweightloss.com/

Source: Stragneproducts.com

No more traffic tickets.

Yes, it is quite possible but you can't say for sure that not all traffic police will bite into your offering and let you go free.

"Hey, thank you folks and will you please sign up this ledger"-some might say this even after taking your donut.


Of course, we all are capable of putting a perfect melancholy face when confronted with a traffic police but let us look at this idea of keeping a box of donuts on our dashboard, visible to the peeping police officer.

And we even might practice saying the following as suggested by Anti Ticket Donut.
“I can’t find my car’s registration, I only have this tasty donut”.
“Instead of my driver’ license, wouldn’t you like to have this delicious donut?”

Hahaha, what an idea!

Laptop made of corn.

The Japanese continues to amaze the rest of the world with technological inventions. Apart from new inventions and technological advancements, their willingness to try out new technology is to be appreciated with whole heart.

There was this news story featured in Yahoo's home page about the laptop case made of corn plastic that kindled my curiosity to read further.
"Fujitsu recently took the bold step of using corn-based polymers, at least in part, in one laptop, the FMV-BIBLO NX95X/D. (Now that's a name!)"

But wait dear before finding out which of your local dealers sell this. It is only available in Japan as of now because they are yet o get the certificate from authorities to market the product in U.S.

It is reported that the corn based plastic is not fully fire resistant. The appearance of the case of laptop did not give any hint that it is made out of corn based polymer.

I read a comment for this blog post that is thought provoking. It says this product will make us less dependent on petroleum based polymer.

Image courtesy: Flickr

Your children will eat for fruits using this.

The original intention of the manufacturer of wooden skewers that he calls 'Fruit Stickles' may not make the children to eat more fruits using these skewers but it certainly be included in the advertisements as a sales strategy.

These wooden skewers are really made of wood of course but are seasoned with fruity flavours to enhance the taste of the fruit. The seasoning contains no sugar, just pure seasoning.


I remember using toothpicks that are coated with cinnamon oil that is said to relieve tooth ache. On the similar concept, these 'fruit stickles' are made. The same manufacturers are also making flavoured drink stirrers that are used in cocktails.

I will write about them in my 'Find a product' blog.

Great countertops for your kitchen.

Literally I stumbled on to this product called 'Corian' when I was checking for DuPont products in blogs.

Corian can be categorized under 'Building Materials' and is being manufactured by DuPont. It is a sort of solid surface material but definitely not a stone but will appear as stone. DuPont says that Corian is composed of acrylic polymer and alumina trihydrate.

In India, the kitchen countertops are mostly 'Cuddappa Slabs'. If Corian is introduced in India, we can save a lot of money because Corian is probably the most cost effective solid surface.

See the picture here; a striking range of colors-aren't they?



--->Kitchen sink made of Corian.

This product is in existence since 1967 but I wonder why it has not yet come to India!

Inspiration: Ask Jason

Use fart pads.

The most embarrassing moment for all of us is the time when let out foul smelling gas . This especially is more disturbing when we travel in an a/c car with others or we sit around with several people in a closed space.

This annoying ailment(?) is obviously cannot be controlled whenever we wish. But when you use a fart pad, you can do away with this problem. The product 'Subtle Butt' is available for sale at Garment Guard.


How it works:
It is a small pad that we have to paste it with self adhesive material on the inner side of the panties. When the gas is let out, the pad neutralizes the gas.

The garmentgaurd.com says that this small pad measuring 3.25 square inches is made of soft fabric with an antimicrobial treatment and is impregnated with activated carbon.

I did not find a picture of that pd to display it here.

Dog glasses.

Here, I repeat; Glasses for dogs!

What! Come again, I hope you not kidding. I have seen dogs wearing sun glasses in cartoon movies only. Do you really mean that dog owners care so much about their pet's vision and allow them to wear glasses?

Yes, it is true mate. The vision care leader Bausch & Lomb has come out with this dog glass. This 'doggles' protect dogs' eyes from airborne debris, ultraviolet light, and drying wind. It's great for dogs that can't resist poking their head out the car window, and also for those whose eyes tend to be dry.

An intelligent spoon?

We hardly look at what we are eating when we are hungry. Oh, that doesn't mean we are conscious of what we eat when we are not all the hungry.

Sure, you know what you eat in your home because you only cooked it and perfectly are aware of what ingredients you have used. But what about the food you eat in a restaurant? Are you aware of its Ph, salinity and acidity or even viscosity.

"Come on, who knows, who cares?"-I hear you loud and clear. But don't you think it will be interesting to know that a spoon does these not so humanly intelligent tasks?(Smile)









-->Thank you Gadget Bloggers.

Funny looking chair.

The chair in the picture is funny. It reminds me of the olden days Tamil cinema where I have seen chairs of similar types but definitely not as innovative as this.

Look at the father of three kids reading or showing a magazine to them on this funny and weired looking rocking chair. I wonder who is the creative designer. He surely might have felt the need for such a chair.

And it is aptly named as 'Story telling chair'.

Source: http://www.seihin-world.com/

The tooth brush with spinning bristles.

There is a great range of tooth brushes that are designed exclusively for kids to encourage them to brush longer and neater.

This advertisement appeared in Yahoo with the title, "The tooth brush that spins".

The tooth brush has two heads of bristles. One moves in a circular motion and the other moves in sideways. ( click here to see). Place the mouse over the bristles and see the movement.

And for kids, they have designed tooth brushes with different handles in several fun and exciting designs including Spider-Man, Incredible Hulk, Wolverine, Fire truck, Astronaut, Soccer ball, Princess, Dolphin, Ice Cream Cone and Holly Hobbie.



I think children will wake up and eagerly look forward to brushing.

Bagged Ice that melts slowly.

I got a new idea. I wanted to write about products that are not only absolutely new but strange. Strange in the sense, no body ever thought of such a concept till today.

We use ice regularly. We make them in our freezer. But do you know the ice that is made by natural freezing? And above all, the water that is used to make that ice is naturally pure spring water!

They claim to be the world's first bagged ice intended exclusively for use in beverages. It's ice is supposedly of such a high quality, that it comes in a resealable bag, to keep it fresh and pure in your freezer.-Courtesy: strangenewproducts.com

"The website goes on to say that the company uses an "extra slow freezing" technique to virtually eliminate air bubbles.

The result is a slower melting, harder, and more dense ice cube."

I think it is not yet available on the market.

Choose your baby's gender before conceiving.

Just treat this blog post as funny and don't take it seriously.

I am aware that it is prohibited to find the gender of the baby during pregnancy. But would couples want to find out the ways to produce the gender of the baby even before conception?

Gender Clue is a website that gives answer to your question.

* The algorithm is based on real medical research
* The algorithm is a non invasive method
* The algorithm has given accurate predictions for over 40 years
* The algorithm is based on a type of circadian cycle based on the Father and the Mother’s birth dates

Visit the website o know more.

Candy coated medicine cup.

On doctor's recommendation or heeding to our Grandma's wisdom, we give our babies some prescribed or home made medicinal suspension in a cup.

Naturally, kids won't like to take it and refuse it in spite of our pampering. Even a promise of a candy or a pastry won't make them budge.

Here is a solution. If you use a cup that is coated with candy based substance on the rim, we are likely to force the medicine in their mouth.

New York, NY-based KidKupz LLC is offering a new product called, KidKupz Candy-Coated Medicine Dispensing Cups.

This useful product is to come into the market as per http://www.kidkupz.com/


Inspired by:Strange new products.