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Korea Keeps the Energy Going with a Paper Battery

Need to find a way to keep your small appliances charged? The solution may be coming soon as Korea finds new ways to stay energized with a non-polluting paper battery.


Ten Weird, Wild & Wonderful Japanese Cars We Never Got to Buy


Some of the best Japanese cars never made the trip across the ocean. After seeing this list, you'll wish they did!

Millions in the Gulf to Lose Visas?

Beach and Burj al-Arab: From TravelingDubai.comBeach and Burj al-Arab: From TravelingDubai.com

Our Guest Blogger, Lee Nunley, is a recent college graduate who has
lived in Cairo and Budapest. He currently resides in Denver and is
working on a book-centered Web 2.0 project. He wanted to share news about the innovations in the Middle East with the readers of InventorSpot.com.

Here's his article:

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Millions of expats living in the Gulf countries could lose their visas, and be forced to leave Gulf countries, if a new proposal by Bahrain is passed.

Size Matters...10 Gigantic Ads that Grab Attention


Sometimes, it does take a really big ad to make a really big presence and send a really big message. Here are my picks for some of the best in oversized advertising:


Fiber Beer: Probably Not Coming Soon to a Restaurant Near You

Alcohol boosts digestion with Korea's latest contribution to the drinking world.


Clean It, Wax It, Lose It, Shave It - 10 Great Hair Ads

Eyecatching ads for haircare and products are not only found in magazines and tv, but on billboards, escalators and playgrounds?!   Here are my picks for some of the best in ads for hair:


Better Way to Wrap Sandwiches : Wrap-N-Mat Product Review

In the past, when I packed my daughter's lunch I tried my best to use reusable containers as much as possible, but it proved to be a bit of a challenge and not always as environmentally friendly or as convenient as I hoped. The Wrap-N-Mat has given me a longer lasting eco-friendly alternative to Tupperware, sandwich baggies and foil paper.


Up, Down and All Around - 9 Brilliant Outdoor Ads

Everywhere you look, you are surrounded by advertising. So, being inundated with advertising what would make you stop and pay attention to an ad? If you are on the streets, something witty and playful may do the trick.

Here are my picks for some of the most brilliant street ads I've seen lately:

 


Fake Human Skin Clothing Combines Disgust with Desire


Racks of human skin coats, shirts, handbags, even bedsheets crowd the shelves of the SkinBag showroom. Charnel house or chic boutique? Real or just surreal? Is the shock factor of wearing clothing made from human skin worth the attendant revulsion it can't help but inspire?

Innovative or Just Another Reusable Bag for Halloween?

A press release on September 6, 2007 announced that Greenfeet, together with ChicoBag, has come up with an eco-friendly bag for this upcoming Halloween.


Hello Kitty Grows Up with Sexy Girl Collection


Hello Kitty has grown up into a bonafide Sex Kitten, and Strapya World celebrates her new look with the "Hello Kitty Sexy Collection". I don't know about you, but there's something disturbingly SIN-derella-ish about combining the classic Hello Kitty head with a pair of shapely, sexy legs.

Gadgets 4 Gals Make Being a Geek Oh So Chic!


Today, geeks can be gals 'cuz it's cool to click when you're a chick. Forget what you thought you knew about geeks & nerds... girls just wanna have fun with high tech gadgets!

Climb It, Ride It, Run It - 8 Crazy Escalator Ads

Advertising is literally everywhere, including on escalators. It seems that many products can use the unique features of escalators to their marketing advantage.


The Top Ten Strange and Unusual Japanese Chewing Gums


Chews your poison...

Some of the Ten Strange and Unusual Japanese Chewing Gums listed here are actually quite good! As for the others... let's just say that Japanese chewing gum companies produce some VERY strange and unusual types of chewing gum. How strange? Let's find out by getting down to the good, the bad and the sticky!


2007 Tokyo Game Show - Heaven on Earth for Gamers


With exhibitors from 51 countries showing off software, hardware and over 700 game titles from a record 1,708 booths, the 2007 Tokyo Game Show is definitely the place to be for gamers, geeks and gadget lovers for whom nothing beats something new!
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