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I have to admit that I am still waiting for that iPhone case that really blows me away. I am sure that it would have some mechanical function, something that will give the iPhone a feature that just doesn't exist on any other smartphone. So far we keep seeing stuff that enhances or retrofies the ext ...

Lifestyle

The Hipster Owner’s Manual [Infographic]

So once again I am faced with the task of trying to understand what exactly it means to be a hipster. So far, I haven't fully gotten the hang of it since it's woven into so many other things. What is called hipster could also be called geek or nerd. And what is called a fashion statement could also ...

Innovative Bike Gloves With Built-In LED Turn Signals

Even though it's March, and the first official day of spring is tomorrow, it's still cold in a lot of places. Even here in Atlanta, early in the mornings before the sun comes up, it's still too cold to walk outside without feeling chilled. As I've written many times before, I love to ride my bike, b ...

These Cult Movies Become Oxymorons When Watched Backwards

Movies are usually meant to give us something to think about. They usually have an educational value that will change how we think and rethink things. Of course, there are some movies out there that are created just to give us a heck of a ride and to entertain us. I wouldn't be surprised if there wa ...

Microscopic Art: Unbelievable Scenes Made With Specs Of Dust

This is officially the tiniest artwork I've ever seen. Even with these pictures, which are magnified, it's hard to see the incredible details on each one. Willard Wigan, who is 55-years-old, started making small sculptures when he was only 5. Since he has dyslexia and other learning disabilities, he ...

Social Media

The Anatomy Of An Avatar [Infographic]

I have long been thinking about switching out my avatar on Twitter since I have grown quite tired of it. There is some research out there that says switching your avatar can be quite disastrous since your followers could have grown accustomed to finding you just by looking at your avatar instead of ...

I Heart You Cupcakes: Bake A Red Heart Surprise Inside

Just last week, I wrote an article about a creative baker who made colorful Lego blocks (made out of cake) inside vanilla cupcakes. I thought it was such a great idea, and when I read more about it, I learned that she got her inspiration from all the 'hearts inside cupcakes' articles she had seen be ...

Triport Spire: Lego Tower That Looks Like A Prop For A Sci-Fi Movie

Let's dig into the Lego bucket once again in search of the most awesome and inspiring builds. It seems there are more and more epic builds uploaded to the Internet for our viewing pleasure, and quite frankly, sometimes we have trouble sifting through them to find the ultimate ones to present to you ...

Melissa Project: Messages Society Sends Young Girls [10 Pics]

Young girls grow up so fast these days. I remember when I was a young girl I was exposed to some things that required me to mature quickly, and in 2012, there's even more pressure to act like an adult early and handle adult situations at a young age. About a week ago, I saw a little girl who couldn' ...

Technology

Retro CB Transceiver Accessory For Your iPhone

If you are a movie fan like me, you know that the way cops usually interact with each other, whether they are in a car, on a bike or on foot, is through some sort of transceiver device. A transceiver is a gadget that uses band radio frequencies in order to transmit and receive transmissions from ano ...

Stunning Lamps Created From Used & Stained Coffee Filters

When I first heard about these lamps made with coffee filters, I assumed the coffee filters weren't used. I mean, used coffee filters are so fragile and full of coffee grounds, right? I was way off base. These lamps are each one-of-a-kind, and they are made by recycling used coffee filters. The colo ...

Social Media

7 Reasons To Engage Through Social Media [Infographic]

I am quite sure that by now there is a tutorial, guide or recommendation for pretty much every single approach to social networking. We keep writing them, and to some people, that might seem like it's a waste of time. The thing is that social networking is an ever changing landscape that requires us ...

Booze On A Bike: The Best Way To Transport That 6-Pack

Since today is St. Patrick's Day in the States, a lot of people are going to be drinking a lot of green beer tonight. Many people from here in Atlanta are traveling to Savannah for the huge celebration, parade and drinking extravaganza. I love beer, and too bad I gave it up for Lent (dannnngit) othe ...

Ridiculous R2-D2 Now Officially In The Lego Lineup