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huh..? February 3, 2011 posted by
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Domain siezures by the US now moving into stormtrooper territory

Just read with astonishment that the US government is now stamping over the sovereignty of foreign governments –  in this case Spain –  by seizing domains which it deems to be unlawful, even if the country in question has ruled it lawful. The case in point concerns Rojadirecta.org, a Spanish site which legally streams sporting events across the web. The site has twice been ruled legal by Spanish courts, but apparently that doesn’t count when you’re the USA. So now…


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Bizarre February 2, 2011 posted by
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Valet iPad Seat Bolt Mount gives you an extra distraction on the road

There are tons of distractions on the road. You have to worry about reckless drivers, animals, random road debris and countless other things. There has to be a CEO sitting in a chair somewhere thinking, �How can I make this worse?� Then the Valet iPad Seat Bolt Mount was created. Holding your iPad in carbon fiber, 360-degree maneuverable claws, this is definitely a way for you to get yourself in a wreck. In style! There is some practical use to…


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Valet iPad Seat Bolt Mount gives you an extra distraction on the road
Bizarre December 24, 2010 posted by
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Kackel Dackel is the strange game where you pick up dog poo

We had some pretty weird games when I was a kid. From elaborate ways to trap a mouse to one where you tried to sneak around and not wake your dad. However, this Kackel Dackel may very well take the cake. It’s a children’s game that revolves around a Dachshund eating food, and pooping. You have to wonder who comes up with this sort of thing. I mean, I can’t ever remember a time where I enjoyed cleaning up after…


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Kackel Dackel is the strange game where you pick up dog poo
Bizarre December 10, 2010 posted by
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Hand Paper Shredder lets you shred your documents by hand

I’ve never had the need for a paper shredder, though I can understand why some people might. If you have sensitive paperwork that you need to dispose of, you might not want to leave it in tact for others to find in the trash. I suppose I just don’t have a lot of sensitive information to throw away, as I get most important documents online. So what does one do if they only need to destroy a few pieces of…


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Hand Paper Shredder lets you shred your documents by hand
but is it art? December 10, 2010 posted by
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Adidas hurts my eyes with these Star Wars Top Ten Low Droid Shoes

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a huge Star Wars nut. I’ve got posters, LEGO sets and a lightsaber, of course. However, there are some branded items that I just couldn’t ever bring myself to buy. Take these Top Ten Low Droid Shoes from Adidas, they look hideous. I get that they were going for a mash-up of C-3PO and R2-D2, but I don’t understand why. Maybe it’s my poor fashion sense, but having half of a shoe…


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Adidas hurts my eyes with these Star Wars Top Ten Low Droid Shoes
Bizarre December 3, 2010 posted by
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Away in a Manger – GPS trackers and the saga of the disappearing nativity scenes

Apparently every year around this time there’s a deluge of reports of nativity scenes which have been vandalised in towns and cities all over the USA. This year, security company BrickHouse is again doing their civic duty –  along with a smart bit of marketing –  by supplying free GPS trackers to ‘churches and communities’ across the nation to help prevent theft and vandalism of these symbolic scenes. Quite why so many manger scenes are disrupted in this way is a mystery, but hopefully…


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Bizarre November 10, 2010 posted by
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Canine Twitterer – Twitter products jump the shark…er…dog

The Canine Twitterer is a pet tag that automatically Tweets messages according to the animals actions at any one time. The thing works by transmitting any of 500 ‘funny’ messages via a wireless dongle attached to a laptop up to 100 feet away. So either this thing is designed for garden use only, or you’re going to spend a lot of time chasing your dog through the streets on your skateboard carrying a computer. Great way to spam Twitter, eh? $29.95….


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Gadgets November 8, 2010 posted by
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Seat Belt Null Insert – wins our dumb tool of the year award

This Seat Belt Null Insert slots into your car seat belt socket to stop the alarm going off if you’re not wearing your belt. Oh yes very clever, in a Darwin Award, dumb bunny kind of way. There’s a reason the alarm goes off, right? $4.28 a pair.  This null insert in designed to stop your seat belt alarm 100% Brand New and 100% Perfect Fitness Durable in use. Tags: gadget, seat+belt+null+insert, car+accessory


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Gadgets October 15, 2010 posted by
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Radio Controlled Football Boot – surreal soccer at the touch of a button

There are certain things which make sense and others that are…well a little weird. Like this Radio Controlled Football Boot. Sure we can see the logic, “Hey Hank, we’ve got a great idea for a tabletop game…” but really? You actually make the things in a factory? And people buy them? Wow. £49.50 for a set of two.  Chase after the ball with the remote control in your hand. Skillfully outmanoeuvre your opponents. Amaze them with trick back-heel shots. Make…


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Eco Friendly October 8, 2010 posted by
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Tory Burch Electric Tricycle – eco folly with a fringe on the top

The Tory Burch Electric Tricycle is not so much a means of eco transport as a statement of obnoxiousness. The fact that it can only be found in the ultra exclusive Nieman Marcus Christmas Catalogue makes it even more bizarre, nestling alongside the gas guzzling special edition drophead Jacuzzis or whatever. For those with the $4500.00 available to squander on one of these garish trinkets, good luck to you and your pretentiousness. You’re clearly made for each other.  Better yet, this gift features styling by…


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Gadgets October 5, 2010 posted by
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HP Mouse Spy Bugs – sneaky weird as sneaky does

This HP Mouse Camera Spy Bug is a fully working optical mouse which contains a wireless camera and transmitter effective up to 100 metres range. No, don’t ask us what kind of video image you’re expecting to get. The HP Mouse GSM SIM card bug, on the other hand, transmits an audio feed to any remote mobile phone you choose. Former priced at $59.99, latter at £225.00. They’re different products of course, but we’re fascinated with the use of the HP…


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Gadgets September 28, 2010 posted by
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Violight Smartphone Sanitizer – keeping your mobile data fresh as a daisy

It had to happen right? This Violight Smartphone Sanitizer is designed to eliminate with extreme prejudice those nasty germs that hang out on your cell phone, generally making a nuisance of themselves. Somehow I have the feeling that our increasing obsession in ridding the world of bugs and germs is going to get us into some serious trouble one day, once the germs get fed up enough to retaliate. But we digress. $49.95.  The UV light reaches into keypad crevices and…


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Bizarre September 8, 2010 posted by
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Neorest 600 Toilet – specially for those whose waste is worth cherishing

Doesn’t look much does it? But this unprepossessing Neorest 600 Toilet comes with a remote control, heated seat with temperature control, remote seat opening (for those times when you’re just too lazy to bend down we guess), a catalytic ion barrier to repel ‘particles‘ and a front and rear Washlet washing system. The beast weighs 12,000 lbs and will set you back a stomach cramping $3,406.80 (a saving of $2271.20).  Seat can be automatically opened/closed by remote or by sensor operation. Seat…


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