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Inventors: The People Behind the Way We Live [Infographic]

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We live in good times, even if often, we tend to overlook the “simple” things that give us our comforts. Sure, the economy (wherever you may be) can use some improvement. We will always welcome additional income, of course.

If you look around you, though, you probably will see so many things that you take for granted. Things that are the fruits of the labor of other people who opened up paths in the unknown. We call some of them inventors. 😉 [Read more…] about Inventors: The People Behind the Way We Live [Infographic]

ErgoSensor Monitor Might Cure Your Bad Posture

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Philips ErgoSensor Monitor
Philips ErgoSensor Monitor

How’s your posture? You might have grown up with your mom – or grandma – nagging you about sitting up straight and maintaining the proper posture, as many of us probably did. Sad to say, that kind of nagging might not have always worked out for every child. If you spend practically all your waking hours in front of your computer, you might even be more prone to bad posture.

It might not be too late, though. Electronics manufacturer, Philips, is promoting the ErgoSensor – a new monitor – on its UK web site. [Read more…] about ErgoSensor Monitor Might Cure Your Bad Posture

Russia’s Electromagnetic Radiation Guns to Create Zombies

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zombies
Good Friday may not be the best time to talk/think about zombies (or it could be perfect, depending on your perspective), but this piece of news just can’t wait. With a zombie run coming up in my neck of the woods, zombie talk has just escalated in the recent days. And when I read about what Russia is working on, I knew I had to share it with you guys. I hope you are not that averse to all things zombies!

According to an article published by The Herald Sun ((Source)), Russia has confirmed that they are working on technology that can create zombies. [Read more…] about Russia’s Electromagnetic Radiation Guns to Create Zombies

Angry Birds Coming Soon to Your TV Set

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Angry Birds
Just when I thought the Angry Birds hype had disappeared, they released Angry Birds Space. Sure, I will admit that it has been downloaded onto the iPad, but I have never played it. It’s been sitting there prettily for more than a week now, but I know how that goes. I’ll start playing. I’ll get upset because I can’t get three stars, but I won’t be able to stop playing till I finish the game. By hook or by crook.

So yes, I am keeping the Angry Birds “disease” at bay. Then I hear about the new thing Rovio’s getting into: Angry Birds cartoons. On TV. [Read more…] about Angry Birds Coming Soon to Your TV Set

Smartphone Use an Indication of Wealth?

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Blackberry
I would never really have thought about it, but a Reuters article got me thinking. ((Source: Reuters)) A study was conducted by The Luxury Institute, with the goal of finding out how wealthy consumers used their smartphones. In other words, they studied the app usage among the members of this sector.

The conclusion? Wealthy people tend to use their smartphones more for apps geared towards finance, travel, and news. They do not seem to have a proclivity for social apps like Twitter or for gaming apps. [Read more…] about Smartphone Use an Indication of Wealth?

Hate Perfume? Go to Christopher Brosius!

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Christopher Brosius
I Hate Pefume

We’ve all been in the situation where a fellow commuter has spilled perfume all over himself (or herself), making everyone else in the bus or train gag. There is something to be said about perfume and cologne. The best ones really do make a huge difference. However, what smells good is totally relative. What may smell sexy to you may come off as disgusting to another person. Then there are those people who simply abhor perfume.

Are you one of those who hate perfume as society defines it? You might then want to check out the work of Christopher Brosius. He is definitely one of those who detests conventional aromas used as perfume, and he has taken it as his personal quest to create scents that deviate from the usual. [Read more…] about Hate Perfume? Go to Christopher Brosius!