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07.30.2004

A little relief for the pack mule in you

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07.30.2004

Cozier fires with Java-Logs made from recycled coffee

As a long-time coffee junkie, I was excited to learn about these packaged fireplace logs made from recycled coffee grounds. The Java-Log, by Robustion Products, Inc., is the product of an ingenious discovery by engineer Rod Sprules that coffee grounds burn hotter than regular firewood. Better yet, Java-Logs also emit a "faint, sweet aroma," create less soot and CO2 emissions, are easy to light, and make use of what would otherwise be pure waste created by our coffee-loving culture.
You can pick up a Java-Log for about $3.50 at Whole Foods, as well as other grocery and hardware stores.

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07.29.2004

The No Bug Lightbulb

If you've been living in the dark this summer to keep away the West Nile infested mosquitos, you can turn on the lights with GE BugLites. These bulbs have a special coating which makes the light invisible to most flying bugs. These bulbs are all-weather so you can use them for outdoor lighting.
I'm so bug-phobic that I may replace all my regular bulbs with these.
You can order these online at Amazon but they should be available in most hardware or houseware stores.

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07.29.2004

T3 Tourmaline - The Ultimate Blow Dyrer

The T3 Tourmaline Featherweight weighs just 13 oz. but is the most powerful dryer you can find.  It's made of crushed tourmaline crystal which is both beautiful and extremely lightweight. Instead of damaging your hair, negative ions add shine and softness and seal hair cuticles.  The high infrared heat and ceramic heater coil, along with an 1800 watt motor give the T3 its intense power.  There's even a setting to release an ultra high dose of negative ions for damaged hair.
It's available at T3 Tourmaline for $200.

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07.28.2004

Blogging the Convention

Cyberjournalist has a  page full of links to all the bloggers covering the DNC:
Who's Blogging the Convention? 

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07.28.2004

Track Your Child or Pet

Control freaks rejoice - now you can know for sure if your teenager is really at the library studying. TeenArriveAlive works with Nextel's GPS service to locate your child, right down to the street number.
If it's employees you want to track, you can use Nextel's Mobile Locator.
You can also track pets with a dog GPS collar, which could be very useful since most dogs don't have cell phones yet.
The locator services are different from the Telenav service which provides audio and visual turn-by-turn navigation through Nextel phones. If you want a full-featured Telenav enabled phone, you might want to wait for the new 7520 Blackberry phone, due in the fall.
Related Links:
Korean Kiddie Tracking

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07.28.2004

Sofpool - Instant Pool

Installing a swimming pool, even an above-ground model can take weeks and cost more than a luxury car. Unless you opt for a Sofpool, that is. Sofpool is an extra durable version of a kiddie pool, in adult size. You use the included air pump to fill the rim and then just add water. That's it, you're ready to swim.
Prices start at under $3000.
Watch an elephant enjoy his Sofpool.

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07.26.2004

"The Future of Food"

Speaking of food of the future, it looks like it's going to be less about freeze-drying and more about genetic modification.
An excellent documentary, The Future of Food, by Deborah Koons Garcia, exposes how little we know about the foods we eat.  For years we've all been eating genetically modified food and never been made aware of it because of lack of product labeling. Garcia's film is chilling, not just for what it spells for the future, but because of what she uncovers happening everyday already.
While the film is still screening at festivals nationwide, it will also be available at the end of July on VHS and DVD for $20.  You can purchase your copy at the Future of Food site.
Learn more and fight for food labeling: Get Involved.

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07.26.2004

Space Pizza

I've seen low-carb crustless pizza, low-fat cheeseless pizza, why not freeze-dried Astronaut Cheese Pizza? It's crunchy, portable and ready-to-eat, no rehydrating required. It's the same stuff they've been selling at the Air and Space Museum for decades, as the "food of the future".
Funky Food Shop has the full range of space snacks including ice cream and strawberries. Also available are super caffeinated Turbo Truffles in flavors like Cosmic Coconut and Toffee Tornado.

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07.26.2004

Run with MP3RUN

Oh if only I spent as much time exercising as I do looking for exercise accoutrements. The Nike MP3RUN aims to motivate you to run faster while keeping you entertained with its FM tuner and built-in 256mb of storage . The device comes with a small bluetooth-powered sensor you attach to your running shoes. Your progress report (for both distance and speed) is then wirelessly logged into the player and you can upload your results to a Nike site to track your workouts. The MP3RUN even detects when you're off your normal time and audibly tells you to step it up.
I'm convinced the MP3RUN is all I need to be ready for Beijing in 2008. I just need to download a little bit of inspirational music. Can anyone direct me to "Run, You Pig, Run"?
More about fitness gadgets at Wired.
The MP3RUN will be available from Philips in August, for $300. Also coming are the 512 mb version, the FM radio only, and the CD Player with FM.

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