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Squeeze Me - Lemon Squeezer

Updated Jul 25, 2008

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When I have to squeeze lemons for cooking or for adding some fresh flavor to my iced tea, I'm tired of being squirted in the face and plucking out those sneaky rogue seeds from these mischievous little tropical fruits. Maybe you don't have these issues, but I seem very prone to abuse from my citrus. I found another solution to this dilemma, the cool new Squeeze Me - Lemon Squeezer ($27).

Simply drop a lemon half into the bulb end of the Squeeze Me Lemon Squeezer, attach the spout and squeeze away, hmmm, feel free to absolutely crush them! As the fragrant juice flows forth from the spout, all of the seeds and pulp are safely contained and held at bay by a built-in retainer. If there is any unusued juice left over, simply store the whole thing in the fridge.

This is a great culinary weapon in the war against lemons that like to assault and frustrate the cook, but where there's lemons, there's always evil limes! (via Michael Kiely)

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Vornado Flippi Fan - 30 Foot Beam of Air!

Updated Jul 25, 2008

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If you're looking for a new desktop fan to effectively cool you down at the office this summer, check out the Vornado Flippi Fan ($40). This small but powerful fan can propel a jet of air up to 30 feet using Vornado's signature Vortex technology and an AirTensity grill. This two speed whisper quiet fan flips and oscillates to direct air where you need it and even folds up when not in use. I think it bears repeating - a 30 foot beam of air! You're going to need a strong paperweight and possibly a scarf. (via Michael Kiely)

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Cuisipro Sailboat Popsicle Maker

Updated Jul 25, 2008

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Remember the good old days when the world around you stopped as soon as the soft jingle of the ice cream truck entered your ears? Remember the panicked rush to find your parents to beg for money before the truck passed by your house? Well, now you and your kids can beat the heat and save some money making delicious popscicles at home with Cuisipro Sailboat Popsicle Maker ($17).

Just pour your favorite fruit juice, ice cream, yogurt or other concoction (hmmm, jungle juice, anyone?) into these boat-shaped popsicle makers, place in the freezer and in about 4-6 hours you're good to go. The set makes six easy to remove popsicles and the sailboat's keel doubles as both a handle and a drip catcher. These frozen nautical treats are perfect for summertime picnics, parties, barbecues, relaxing around the pool or simply just because.

Unfortunately, your kids won't learn the nostalgic fun of running into the middle of the street, screaming and waving cash overhead and talking to strangers who want to give them ice cream and candy from a sliding door on their running vehicle. Ahhh yes, the good old days! (via Jennifer Castro)

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Salt and Pepper Wobblers

Updated Jul 24, 2008

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Stop cursing yourself everytime you accidentally spill the salt with these cool new Salt and Pepper Wobblers ($25). These unique brushed stainless steel shakers are designed with a rounded base and are weighted perfectly so they just wobble around and won't tip over. Since these have a fun spill-free design, expect these flavor wobblers to get plenty of play, literally, on the dinner table. (via Michael Kiely)

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Blomus - Utilo Tea Stick

Updated Jul 24, 2008

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The cool new bagless Blomus - Utilo Tea Stick ($19) is an all-in-one scoop, measurer and infuser that lets you enjoy perfect strength loose leaf tea brewing one cup at a time. Simply fill this sleek stainless steel tea stick up with loose leaf tea, rest it in your cup, pour in hot water and stir. Voila, a perfect cup of tea! Great gift and solution for true tea lovers. (via Michael Kiely)

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Dog Umbrella Leash

Updated Jul 24, 2008

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If it's raining, sleeting or snowing hard enough for you to grab an umbrella while taking your dog for a walk, shouldn't your little friend get some weather protection as well? The Dog Umbrella Leash ($20) has an ergonomic angled handle that is attached to a small pet umbrella leash that attaches to your pet's collar. It features a blue plaid waterproof fabric, with a clear PVC window center to give you full view of your pet and is easy to slide open and close. It might seem like you are over-pampering your dog a bit, but you know what it's like to live with a wet dog. Plus, it's funny. (via Michael Kiely)

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Automatic Locking Pet Sensing Door

Updated Jul 24, 2008

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The cool new Automatic Locking Pet Sensing Door ($250) automatically locks and unlocks it's flap only when it detects a coded smart key attached to your dog or cat's collar. This high-tech pet door supports one to five smart keys and gives your pets unlimited passage in and out of the home, while preventing any of their friends from getting back in. The sensor's range can be adjusted from 6 inches to 6 feet and the door automatically locks approximately 15 seconds after it is out of range. This secure, sealed, weatherproof ABS frame with rigid polycarbonate flap installs in standard doors from 1 1/2" to 2" thick. Great solution for many pet owners, but hopefully your dog or cat actually returns. (via Michael Kiely)

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FakeTV - LED Television Simulator Deters Burglars

Updated Jul 23, 2008

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It's the middle of summer vacation season and there will be many unoccupied homes protected only with lights on timers. This is America and if the lights are on all night and the flickering glow of the television isn't, more than likely nobody is at home. One of the best ways to deter thieves, burglars, prowlers and other criminals lurking about your neighborhood looking for easy targets is to leave that television on. The only problem with putting a television on a timer is that it's an environmental waste of energy, expensive and worst of all, most televisions don't even work with timers because they need to be turned on with the push of a button. Well it's no longer a problem, I found a great new solution!

Make your house look occupied and lived in with the cool new FakeTV - LED Television Simulator ($40). This innovative burglar deterrent device uses computer-controlled, super-bright, multi-color LEDs to simulate the changing light, scene changes, fades, swells, flickers, on-screen motion, and color changes just like a real television. When positioned correctly in a room, the effect of someone watching television inside is perfectly replicated to anyone who happens to be standing outside. A thief would more than likely not take any chances, skip your house and hopefully just move onto your neighbor's.

This little gadget is perfect for frequent travelers, long trips and vacations, vacant homes, vulnerable people, bad neighborhoods or simply for general peace of mind. It might also be helpful as a sleep aid for those who like to fall asleep to the soft flickering glow of a tv. Cool idea, huh? (via Michael Kiely)

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Blomus - Utilo Lemon Squeezer

Updated Jul 22, 2008

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The cool new Blomus - Utilo Lemon Squeezer ($13) let's you safely squeeze a lemon without getting squirted in the face, without all the rogue seeds and without having to slice it open. Simply slide this stainless steel German citrus squeezer into your lemon and give the lemon a firm squeeze to get the fresh juice flowing. Simple, sleek and stylish. (via Michael Kiely)

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AirDrives - Ambient Awareness Earphones

Updated Jul 21, 2008

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The problem with all headphones, earphones and earbuds is that you simply can't hear what is going on in the world around you. I don't know how many times I have missed phone calls, knocks on the door, doorbells, car horns, smoke alarms, people screaming at me, trains, air raids, explosions, tornado sirens and more simply because I couldn't hear them with my headphones on. Well, with the cool new AirDrives Earphones ($80), I can finally enjoy my music and still be completely aware of my surroundings.

Unlike most earphones that block the ear canal from ambient sounds, the AirDrive speakers create less sound pressure levels because they rest comfortably outside the ear on the small protuberance anterior to your ear canal called the tragus. While delivering great sound quality at only 80 dB at the inner ear level, you will still be able to hear what is going on around you. These earphones are absolutely perfect for the office, jogging, working out or anywhere else you still need to hear the outside world. Even better, these earphones meet and surpass OSHA's federal all-day listening standard. (via Michael Kiely)

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Collapsible Chopsticks

Updated Jul 21, 2008

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I'm not a regular user of the ancient chopstick during meals, but if I was, I would carry these cool new Collapsible Chopsticks ($30). Simply slide the wooden white ash tips out of the hollow stainless steel upper section and screw the two pieces together using the all brass hardware. After you are finished with your meal, wash the chopsticks, collapse them back down and stow them safely away in the included weather-resistant nylon pouch. The white ash wooden tips are made from recycled baseball bats from local teams in Japan and coated with an all natural tree sap based finish. (via Michael Kiely)

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QuickFinder Deluxe - Pet Nail Clipper With Automatic Quick Sensor

Updated Jul 18, 2008

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Trimming my cat's claws is usually a painful experience - for me! As soon as the clippers come out, she goes into a literal hissy fit of deadly swipes, possessed growling, psychotic tail thrashing and snapping fangs. I know she's just a little cat, but it's an absolutely terrifying experience trying to hold her down, while protecting myself and carefully clipping her nail without hitting the quick! Well, I think I found a possible solution to get through this routine operation a little quicker.

The QuickFinder Deluxe ($80) is a cool new nail clipper for dogs, cats, birds and other small pets with a built-in automatic sensor that distinguishes between nail tissue and the quick (the sensitive tissue below the nail line). When the blade has reached a safe trimming depth, a green LED lights up to give you the go ahead to cut. The blades are made of stainless steel to cleanly and painlessly clip the nail so you can get the whole nightmarish ordeal over as "quick" as possible. (via Michael Kiely)

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Trapdoor Toaster

Updated Jul 18, 2008

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Does your toaster still pop up the toast? Well, down is the new up in the 21st century with the cool new Trapdoor Toaster ($80). After this unique 1,400 watt toaster has finished precision-browning your bread, bagel, waffle, pastry and more, it drops it down through a trapdoor and onto a serving tray. The drop down concept is kind of fun and easier than digging out toast that gets stuck, but I actually think my favorite feature is the internal cord storage. (via Michael Kiely)

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NatureMill Plus - Automatic Kitchen Composter

Updated Jul 18, 2008

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Turn fruits, vegetables, egg shells, coffee grounds, grains and more into fresh nutrient-rich organic fertilizer in only two weeks with the cool new NatureMill Plus - Automatic Kitchen Composter ($299). Unlike the those big complicated outdoor compost bins, this unique indoor/outdoor compact unit is simple to use and fully automatic.

Simply toss in all your food scraps and other compatible organic waste at any time, any day, up to 120 lbs per month! The unit mixes the waste every four hours until it is completely ground down into small particles. Then it is heated and aerated for 3-5 days for finishing before being dropped down into the bottom chamber. Don't worry about odors, because it's completely sealed, features continuous air flow, uses a powerful carbon filter and is made of antibacterial plastic.

I predict that automatic compact composters like this NatureMill Plus will be just as common in homes in the future as the recycle bin or garbage can. Just imagine how much food waste you have tossed in the garbage so far in your lifetime. Now multiply that by nearly every human on the planet - EVER! Scary. (via Michael Kiely)

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ZeroWater - Pure Water Pitcher with Unique Push Button Dispenser

Updated Jul 16, 2008

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The cool new ZeroWater Pitcher ($50) not only purifies tap water using an advanced 5 stage water filtration process, it has a unique quick-drink button on the side that lets you dispense water easily without even having to lift the pitcher from the fridge. Simply pour water into the fridge-friendly 1/2 gallon water pitcher and it eliminates organic, inorganic and radiological contaminants like lead, chromium, mercury, hydrogen sulfide and more. It even includes an independently-made electronic water tester to test the water quality for yourself.

As the world tries to get off the expensive and wasteful bottled water fix and bottles their own typically safe and fresh tap water in cool reusable water bottles, this water filtration pitcher and others on the market give that extra little peace of mind. The unique push button dispenser on the side of this one makes refilling a bottle or glass much easier and is a really clever and innovative idea. (via Michael Kiely)

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