It’s a Microwave, It’s a Vase: It’s The Microwave Vase!

Here’s a nice little piece of concept art that’s both functional and pleasing to the eye, which is a bit of a rarity. Dubbed the Microwave Vase by designer Woo Seokmoon, it’s a combination microwave and vase that’s supposedly going to be all the rage with those young urban professionals out there. In its default setting, the Microwave Vase looks like nothing more than a regular vase; once food is placed inside and the top knob is adjusted for time, then it becomes an actual microwave, cooking your food in a heartbeat. When the food is finished, the little green leaf on top lights up to let you know that your meal is ready.

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Lego Move Over – We Now have PixelBlocks

While I was drinking my morning coffee and just finished my morning run thru of my email – I took a look at FireBox.com – And their PixelBlocks Caught my eye. This really is a cool toy – I can see it almost replacing Lego’s well for at least in the art department. Vision, Dream, and Fantasy – Those are the names of the sets of PixelBlocks available (550, 870 and 2000 Pieces) With any of these sets you can really make some impressive looking designs. Such at this nice looking Dog done all in Pixel Blocks.

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R2D2 Remote Controlled Robot/DVD Projector/Media Centre

I’ve just seen this R2D2 DVD projector/entertainment system/remote controlled robot via coolest-gadgets.com and it looks awesome. It does so much, has numerous inputs, FM transmission, a DVD player etc., etc. You can even control the whole thing with the remote. That’s right, a remote controlled R2D2 that also does Projection! Star Wars re-enactment scenes here we come!!

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Underwear That’s Fun to Wear

Every morning, I put on my boxers and feel like a robot going through the motions of life. Wake up, go shower, put on boxers, comb my hair and eat some cereal and go to the slave mill.

I would like my life to be a bit more colorful, filled with a bit more variety and excitement.

One of the ways I thought we could all spice up our lives would be to make the daily routine of wearing underwear more of an event. You know, having to choose between several underwear options that are a bit different. Also, I wouldn’t mind if I looked over at my lady and she had on something other than her cotton bikini briefs in white, gray or black. Yawn!

So to bring back a sense of excitement to your life for those looking for a bit of lingerie thrills, I have collected together underwear that is a bit more than ordinary. Here is Underwear that is Fun to Wear.

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Starfish Bath Buddy Prevents Tubs from Overflowing

The Starfish Bath Buddy blurs the fine line between useful and just cute. Designed to look like a blue starfish, the starfish bath buddy is meant to attach to your tub at the level where you want the water to fill up to.

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