Obsolete Occupations: Jobs of Yesterday
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March 21, 2014
Vibrating Tattoos Coming Soon
BBC: Vibrating magnetic tattoos may one day be used to alert mobile phone users to phone calls and text messages if Nokia follows up a patent application. The Finnish company has described the idea in a filing to the US Patent and Trademark Office. It describes tattooing, stamping or spraying “ferromagnetic” material onto a user’s
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Cheap Shale Oil Will Revolutionize US by 2020
Business Insider: Oil and gas production in the United States and North America is going to skyrocket in the next 8 years due to strides in natural resource extraction, write Citi analysts in a report published yesterday. In fact, they went so far as to call North America “the new Middle East,” at least in
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Brown Toilet Paper: Made from Cardboard Boxes
CNBC reports that Cascades Tissue Group has introduced a line of toilet paper called Moka that is made from recycled cardboard boxes. Cascades is betting American consumers have become so accustomed to seeing brown napkins and paper towels they associate these products with a positive environmental message. As a result, Cascades expects some consumers are
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The Millionaire’s Haircut
Where does the millionaire go when he needs his $125 shave or his $650 haircut? He raps his secret knock on a nondescript gray door in midtown Manhattan to enter the world of Hommage Atelier. The luxury men’s grooming salon has dozens of locations in hotels and department stores around the globe, but the New
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Today in Entrepreneurial History: March 22
1621 – The Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony sign a peace treaty with Massasoit of the Wampanoags. 1765 – The British Parliament passes the Stamp Act that introduces a tax to be levied directly on its American colonies. 1888 – In England, The Football League, the world’s oldest professional Association Football league, is founded. 1923 –
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Niche Health: Pain-Free Needles
When is the last time you were jabbed with a needle in the name of health care? One inventor hopes to relieve some of that pain. Oliver Blackwell says his pain-free needle could be used in millions of procedures every year and lead to a more pleasant experience for patients. He also says it will
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Snap-it Screw: A Better Mouse Trap
TimesUnion.com: The Snap-it-Screw for fixing eyeglasses was developed when Nancy saw a need to repair eyeglasses worn by millions (and often to be fashionable). She searched for skilled designers in their field and a 4th generation manufacturer finally paid honor when he said those key words; “Nancy, you’ve invented a better mouse trap.†Nancy went
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Inventor Reinventing The Cup Holder
WECT: Pete Vinal from Wilmington invented the Drink Genie, and it’s safe to say it grants the wishes of those constantly on the go. In essence, it’s a drink holder that can fit any size cup and attach to almost everything. The Drink Genie sticks into the ground to keep drinks upright. Vinal says he
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Turn Your Ashes into Vinyl Records
And Vinyly is a company that will produce a limited edition run of vinyl records containing your ashes. How it works: Basic Package: Up to 30 Discs Includes Standard R.I.V artwork with your name, d.o.b. & d.o.d. on cover & labels. The audio must be supplied by you. This can be music, a vocal recording
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