Added 4 May, 2013
Owners of fashion-forward fidos in Manhattan's toniest neighborhood are getting temporary tattoos for their pets. To tattoo a dog, groomers typically start off by filling in a stencil with canine-safe glue. Next, they add glitter and, sometimes, rhinestones. The designs, which cost approximately $100, are most often placed on dogs' hips or...
Added 3 May, 2013
Bitcoins, the global digital currency that is not owned by any nation, has been getting lots of publicity lately. The challenge for those who are interested is actually obtaining them. The new Bitcoin ATMs act as a method of exchange between bitcoin and any local currency. Bitcoin users can use the ATM for both deposits and withdrawals, as well as...
Added 3 May, 2013
An Australian initiative is encouraging readers to donate already-read books to charity. Partnering with publishers like Random House, Mail Books for Good is creating dust jackets that, when flipped around, become secure, prepaid mailing envelopes addressed to The Footpath Library. The charity distributes books to needy individuals who do not...
Added 3 May, 2013
Customers are already sharing everything they think they know, so it makes sense for consumer brands to be part of the conversation and set the record straight with honest information. Domino's pizza chain is answer this trend toward transparency with a system it calls Domino's Live at one of its stores in Salt Lake City. The goal is to offer...
Added 2 May, 2013
For many Americans, Yelp is about rating restaurants and local businesses. Now the site is being used to rate jails. "At no time did the officer violate any of my constitutional privileges and even gave me a juice box after I said I was thirsty," reads a review of the Arlington County Detention Facility. "Yes, you heard...
Added 2 May, 2013
Chanel's new mascara is being sold from a specially created vending machine at Selfridges in London. Le Volume de Chanel Mascara is available in Noir, Prune and Bleu shades.
Added 2 May, 2013
We’ve seen bikes recycle e-waste, charge electronics and do laundry. Now, an new Californis business is using bikes for the most delicious reason of all: churning ice cream. Peddlers Creamery in LA produces high quality artisan bicycle-churned organic dairy and non-dairy ice cream and frozen desserts. The company started as (what else?) a...
Added 2 May, 2013
The Parkroyal in Singapore breaks new ground the state’s first solar-powered sky-gardens. Amongst its energy conservation features are the use of automatic light, rain and motion sensors, rain harvesting and recycled water. Greenery flourishes throughout the entire complex, and the trees and gardens of the hotel appears to merge with those of the...
Added 2 May, 2013
Glowing plants using synthetic biology and Genome compiler's software are becoming the first step in creating sustainable natural lighting. Being developed as a well-funded Kickstarter, all All backers from the USA will receive seeds to grow a glowing plant at home.
Added 2 May, 2013
Zoos are increasingly using the allure of beer to attract visitors. In the USA, there are at least three events taking place this month, at the zoos in California, Memphis and Miami, where the zoo event has become one of the largest beer festivals in the city.