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June, 2007

Brain Reps 1: How to Invent Excuses for Inventing

Peter Mucha, our Guest Blogger, is an online editor and writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, who shares more of his zany ideas on stealmyideasplease.com . He thought the readers of InventorSpot.com may enjoy discussing the process of inventing. Here's his article:

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Ouch. Brain cramps, again?! Yeeow. That's what I get. For not stretching my mind first. For jumping right into a drill, still on a full stomach.


Motion Computing Model LE 1700 - Product Review

If you are looking for a light notebook sized Tablet PC with big RAM and the Vista Business operating system, the Motion Computing Model LE1700 may be prefect for you. Rated Four Stars (out of five).

Chevrolet Captiva Scratch Card - Inventive Marketing

 In Great Britain, to honor the new vehicle, the new Chevy Captiva was coated with that silvery scratch card material with thousands of scratch-and-win panels beneath.



Tokyo Bottled Tap Water Sold to Suspecting Consumers!

Tokyo Bottled Tap WaterTokyo Bottled Tap Water If you or I bottled tap water and started selling it on the street for a buck a pop, that would be a crime. When the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Waterworks does it, it's called a public awareness campaign.

3 Steps To Maximize Your Press Release Placement

Like the poor soul who’s all dressed up with nowhere to go, a good press release doesn't want to sit on your desk.

Though your press release must blare "This is a great story!" its true success is determined by who pays attention to it, who prints it, and who decides to follow up and write a story about your new product or business.


Have Money to Burn? Pay $1.63 Million for a Purse

 

Ginza Tanaka, a Japanese jewellery maker, is famous for making ordinary items out of precious metals and gems.

On June 14, 2007, Ginza Tanaka showcased this diamond platinum bag at a fashion show in Tokyo.


Japanese Mini Erasers Say "I Rub You Too!"

Dim Sum Set of ErasersDim Sum Set of Erasers
Collectible mini erasers have long been popular in Japan, and now the fad is spreading to schools on these shores as well.

Moving Teeth Signal Moving Orthodontist - Inventive Marketing

This local orthodontics office is packing up and moving...literally.


Cell Phone Recycling Drop-Boxes a Golden Opportunity

There's gold in them thar cells! Japanese telecom giant NTT recovered 320 pounds of pure gold from junked cell phones in 2005 and hopes that making recycling easier will increase the glittering haul.


ABC's American Inventor - Episode 4 Season 2 Live Blog and Show Recap

American Inventor Show Recap

Tonight on ABC's American Inventor we gather around the TV to see the final contestants from Chicago and New York. Last week's hopefuls were as varied as the cities they come from, even though those that made it through certainly weren't the cream of the crop. Hopefully The Big Apple and Windy City are saving the best for last and tonight we will see someone who actually has a shot of winning the whole shebang.


Microwave Turns Plastic Into Oil

This new recycling machine has negligible fuel costs, zero emissions, and can recover extra metal for profit. Fighting global warming has never sounded so easy.


A Rear View - Inventive Marketing

A billboard featuring images of multiple butts “baring” smiley faces will be featured in Times Square in New York.


Sexy "Pink Real Estate Funds" are Viagra(TM) for Japan's Love Hotels


Japanese love hotels enjoy 200% occupancy rates, but crushing mortgages suck up renovation cash needed to attract carnal clientele. Enter "pink real estate funds", white knights who know that when it comes to sex, there's never "no vacancy".

The 25 Worst Web Sites by PC World

So I thought today I would take an ironic turn and present the 25 Worst Web Sites as decided by PC World. I know my daily blog is dedicated to all things cool on the net, but I also believe it's important to provide those sites that are so bad they make my sites look even better!


Liquid Telescopes Expand Ability to See Deep Space

In this long-term project, researchers have made another optics discovery that could eventually open the doors to objects far beyond what we currently see.


Cold Coffee at McDonald's - Inventive Marketing

McDonald's, one of the world's largest fast food chains began selling plain, vanilla and hazelnut iced coffees at 700 locations in and around Chicago. For the last few months, the drinks have been sold in New York, Boston and a few other major markets.

To promote the drinks, McDonald's, with agency BBD, has displayed coffee mugs frozen in ice in Seattle.


Reminder: Live Blog of Episode 4 of American Inventor - Season Two on Wednesday

American Inventor Show Recap

Just wanted to remind our readers that Episode 4 of the reality television show American Inventor will be showing tomorrow night ( Wednesday, June 27, 2007) at 9 pm est and 8 pm central time.


Roman Arch Kit - A Geometric Wooden Puzzle: Product Review

We went to a children's museum a couple of months ago and it had a roman arch puzzle. If you assembled all the wood pieces together correctly, it could support itself with out any help (like from nails). My kids spent quite a while on it. It was really amazing when it was completed. So when I saw this Roman Arch wooden puzzle available from Edmund Scientific, I thought what a great puzzle for my kids.


"I've Got My Friend in My Pocket" Says Seth

Ever find yourself missing your friend or a loved one? Well now carry them around in your pocket with a personalized doll from Tiny Pocket People! These little dolls are perfect tiny huggable versions of you or friends!


Save The Forests with Coffee

Considering that almost everyone I know is an avid coffee drinker, my distaste for coffee sometimes makes me feel like an outsider. But alas there is hope for me. Finally, a firelog called the Java-Log, allows me a way to enjoy the warmth of coffee with others without sacrificing my comfort in the process.


10 Ways to Buy Hillary Clinton

A friend of mine mentioned recently that she liked Hillary because she's not someone you can buy. Well, I like Hillary but I was not convinced that was true... so I did a little research.

My careful research leads me to conclude that Hillary Clinton can easily be bought and sometimes bought for very cheap. I am sure many will try to argue that unlike many other politician, this is not true of Hillary. Well, I have the indisputable proof to share with you.

Here are the Top Ten of the Many Ways Hillary Clinton Can Be Bought:


Japan Goes Koo-Koo for Kit Kat Chocolate Bars

Some Japanese Kit Kat varietiesSome Japanese Kit Kat varieties
First it was Home Electronics, next it was Cars... now Japan has raised the stakes, aiming for world dominance in Kit Kat chocolate bars.

Three In One: Stove, Refrigerator, and Generator

This quaint-looking device could bring some "essential" ammenities to millions in the world's poorest countries with its cutting-edge technology.


A Different Kind of Hybrid

Think the steam engine is a thing of the past? Think again! Read about Bruce Crower's six-stroke, gasoline/steam hybrid to learn more.


Crops Ask For and Receive Water

"I'm Thirsty" is the motto of this product-straight from the corn's mouth.