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Cartoons in Minimalistic LEGO

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The Simpsons LEGO

LEGO are for kids. And so are cartoons. NOT!

We all know that while they were initially meant for kids, there is always a part of us (adults) that will love LEGO and cartoons. There is even such a thing an adult fan of LEGO (AFOL). There are animated movies and shorts that are created specifically for adults. There is no going around it – we have to admit that there will always be a child in us.

Enter cartoons (or cartoon ads) in minimalistic LEGO representation. [Read more…] about Cartoons in Minimalistic LEGO

Need a Haircut? Check Out the Robot Barber!

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Multi-Arm Unmanned Ground Vehicle
Robot Barber

Robots are the future. People have been saying that before I was born. Books have been written. Movies have been made. We are in their future, and we now have robots. Lots of them.

Sure, the state of technology is still not at par with many a writer’s imagination, but we have come a long way. There is even such a thing as a robot barber! [Read more…] about Need a Haircut? Check Out the Robot Barber!

Pregnant? You Might Want to Avoid Using Your Cell Phone

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Harmful cell phone radiation
Pregnant Woman on Cell Phone
Do you have a bun in the oven? Or do you know someone who does? It might be time to let go of that cell phone in the next several months!

We’ve heard of stories – many true and just as many false – about the adverse effects of radio waves on the human body. Ever since mobile phones came out ages ago (or what seems like ages ago), people have been making speculations about how bad they can be for us. Of course, even those who conducted scientifically sound studies could not make solid conclusions if only because the effects might not be evident decades later. [Read more…] about Pregnant? You Might Want to Avoid Using Your Cell Phone

The Comeback of Coupons

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Coupon
Coupons have long been part of the people’s lives. Remember the good old days when your grandmother – or mom – spent Sundays clipping coupons from newspapers as thick as book. There was a point when people stopped spending hours on this activity, but that does not mean that coupons are gone for good. Indeed, we are seeing more and more of them once again. Sure, the popular medium may have altered slightly, but the idea remains the same, and in any society, making some savings is always a welcome thing.

Enter the comeback of coupons. [Read more…] about The Comeback of Coupons

Employers Prefer Facebook to IQ Tests

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Facebook vs IQ Test

So you think your Facebook is locked down to the point that your employer (current and prospective) will not have access to your life. This issue has long been raised and discussed, with people making sure that “incriminating” photos are not accessible to those who are not supposed to see them. Of course, there will always be loopholes. And it really is not all about photos anymore.

With the way things are going, it seems that employers now prefer Facebook to IQ tests in evaluating employees! [Read more…] about Employers Prefer Facebook to IQ Tests

The Shut Up Gun: For When You Need Peace and Quiet

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Speech-jamming gun
Shut Up Gun

We’ve all been in the situation where we just wish that the other person would shut the heck up, haven’t we? Whether it was a friend, a stranger in the train, or the people in the next table – sometimes people just can’t seem to know when to stop talking. Recently, I heard of stories about a senator covering his hears while a fellow senator was lashing out during a hearing. I bet that he would have given anything to get his hands on a shut up gun!

Yes, there is such a thing, although I think that its creators will not choose “shut up gun” as the official name. [Read more…] about The Shut Up Gun: For When You Need Peace and Quiet