Posts from ‘October, 2008’

Who erected this monument and more importantly, why?     According to news sources , those who love monuments will not be disappointed to hear about the 5-foot tall, 800-pound bronze syringe bulb held by three angels that has been unveiled at a spa at the Mashuk Akva-Term Sanatorium in the southern Russian city of Zheleznovodsk. (Was this an inmate’s idea

One of the newest Japanese fads coming to America is the adorable and inventive Elite Banana series. There are multiple versions of Elite Banana, from the blushing banana to sweaty business banana to tuxedo banana.

My brother is planning to marry, but a few steps are mandatory before the walk down the aisle. Getting engaged for starts

You knew that New York City had the finest water in the world, right? You heard that from a New Yorker.

Ever wish technology could cuddle? Not to worry, with these new gadgets, you can take care of business while enjoying cute, soft snuggles….or, if you prefer, bear torture. While the Kuma Phone , or "Bear Phone," is cute and silly, the teddy bear USB is a little morbid though surprisingly still adorable.

Did you ever think of enlisting your cat in the Army or the Air Force? If I were you I'd give a Cat Playhouse some serious consideration, because your cat may have heroic ambitions one day, and not know where to turn. Our kids play at being soldiers and firemen.

Do you love big butts and want to show your love around everywhere you go?

Philippe Starck, prolific French designer of everything he imagines, from kitchen gadgets to tall buildings, has created a darling fly swatter, masquerading as a mask! Starck has named his fly swatter "Dr. Skud," and I searched, but have no idea who Dr. Skud might be

Photo credit: Jeremy Meyer                         Remember typewriters? I barely do. I remember playing with one way back when and even then it was already considered old and useless

There's something comforting about the reassuring flush after you use the restroom. We like knowing the water is washing away our waste to a place we never have to think about. But what if there was no flush?