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Chocolate Weapons for the Peaceful Gun Enthusiast

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Chocolate Weapons
Chocolate Gun

Guns – and weapons in general – tend to bring controversy. While they do have their uses, the potential for abuse is always huge, giving way to staunch opponents. Of course, at the other end of the spectrum, we can find the staunchest of advocates as well.

If you appreciate the beauty of guns but don’t want to dive into the controversy that surrounds it, you might want to check out a different version instead. An edible version that just might give you more pleasure than cold steel.

Enter chocolate weapons. [Read more…] about Chocolate Weapons for the Peaceful Gun Enthusiast

FitDesk PRO for the Busy Blogger

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FitDesk Pro
FitDesk Pro

If you work from home like I do, you probably have to face the similar issue of getting caught up in work and not going out for fresh air on a regular basis. Then there is the question of actually getting your blood flowing with some exercise. While I realize that this does not apply to all work from home people, I am pretty sure that there are those who are in the same boat.

Enter the FitDesk PRO. [Read more…] about FitDesk PRO for the Busy Blogger

Look Ahead and Plan for These Futureproof Careers

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It’s Friday, and what better way to welcome the weekend break with a little fun? At the end of the day, you probably have plans to chase away all the stress that the work week has brought with it, but why don’t you start putting yourself in a fun mood right now?

You might be at work, and reading about jobs and careers might not be your best idea of fun at the moment. This infographic about “futureproof” careers will get you in a lighter mood, though. Trust me.

Created by Blucarrot, the infographic gathers data about jobs of the future that just might be what our kids (already born or yet to be born) will be doing. And if you’re smart about it, you will do what you can right now to make sure that your progeny will have a solid career in the future – whether its in the sciences or not. [Read more…] about Look Ahead and Plan for These Futureproof Careers

3D Print Your Own Pills

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3D Print Pills
Pills

Hold your horses! It is not possible to have your own drugstore at home just yet, but the likelihood of being able to print your own pills is high. You can thank Professor Lee Cronin, who is the Gardiner Chair of Chemistry at the University for this.

He has conducted research into the possibility of using a 3D printer to make reactionware. This refers to containers made of a polymer gel. Chemicals are then added to the reactionware, which can then result in various applications – including medication. [Read more…] about 3D Print Your Own Pills

Discover the Louvre With the 3DS Audio Guide

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Louvre 3DS Audio Guide
Louvre 3DS Audio Guide

Everyone dreams of visiting Paris at least once, don’t they? And when it comes to Paris, the Louvre is definitely at the top of people’s must-visit list. With all that is there to discover within the museum’s walls, it certainly is no surprise at all.

Nintendo seems to get the appeal of the Louvre, and the company has decided to jump on this by creating an audio guide for the 3DS. [Read more…] about Discover the Louvre With the 3DS Audio Guide