Bluetooth Bracelet

Don't you hate it when you miss a call because you can't hear your phone ring? Maybe it was in your purse, or perhaps you forgot you had it on silent. Well, then, check out this cybergadget! It's a bracelet that let's you know when you're phone is receiving a call! It's compatible with any Bluetooth phone.

Isn't that cool?

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Is your lotion toxic?

I heard some DJs talking about Cosmeticsdatabase.com on the radio the other day, reminding me of this cool site. My favorite section is on sunscreens - which ones really work without ingredients that are believed to have serious health risks.

The results of the Environmental Working Group investigations showed that only 15% of 952 suncare products analyzed met their criteria for safety and effectiveness, and the leading brands were the worst offenders. Ouch!

I was relieved to find that the makeup I use is not only on the safe side, but is also not tested on animals (yeah! I've been meaning to ask the makeup counter about that!) However, I did get a little nervous about "anti-aging" products - most of them seem pretty sketchy in the health department.

You will also want to check on the products you use on your kids. One popular brand in the baby world has lotions with ingredients linked to cancer, developmental/reproductive toxicity, allergies/immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity, organ system toxicity, contamination concerns...the list went on and on.

So be sure to check out this site to discover what NOT to buy, and learn more about the cool stuff they are doing.

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Save on stuff you actually need

Find coupons and discounts you can actually use at MomsWhoSave.com. It's not a pretty site, but you can find deals on clothing, photo printing, computers and more.

I particularly like that they post offers on Twitter, making it easy to browse through the daily bounty. Cool way to save!

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EepyBird.com (aka Mentos & Diet Coke Guys)

I met Stephen at the SNCR Excellence in New Communications Awards a while back. He and Fritz are some very interesting guys that managed to take something viral and turn it into a marketing opportunity, while most of us try to do just the opposite.

This one's my personal favorite, but they have all kinds of fun stuff on their site.

Check out their EepyPicks page to see cool videos they found on the "Webernet", like Human Tetris and a guy that can play the piano backwards.

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Dance-Powered Night Club

Brilliant. A dance club that harnesses the power generated by dancers.

These guys really walk the walk. The cool British night club doesn't charge cover if you arrive by public transportation, bicycle or foot, equips bathrooms with air flush, waterless urinals and low flow toilets, sells drinks in polycarbon cups, and donates a portion of profits to charity.

They even have an eco-friendly destination resort scheduled to open in 2010. Check out Club4-Climate. Very cool!

Funny Cat Videos

I've truly never heard my 4-year old laugh so hard!

http://www.funnycatvideos.net/funny-cat-video-compilation-1.html


http://www.funnycatvideos.net/funny-cat-video-compilation-3.html

Note: you can get rid of the annoying ad by clicking on the "x" at the top right corner of the banner.

Kermit the Frog Used to Be a Coat

Ever wonder how your favorite Muppet was born? I found a great blog post on the origins of many a favorite muppet. Some tidbits from this cool stuff blog:

• The original Kermit the Frog was made from Jim Henson's mom's coat and some ping pong balls
• Cookie Monster was originally made to be in TV commercials
• Count von Count used to be able to hypnotize and stun people
• There does not seem to be a consensus on who Animal was modeled after, but some theories out there include Keith Moon of the Who, Ginger Baker from Cream and John Bonhamm from Led Zeppelin
• Oscar the Grouch is inspired by a cranky New York cab driver. And in Israel, he's not "Oscar" but his cousin, Moishe Oofnik, who lives in an old car

Some other fun Muppet sites:

• Muppets.com (great videos good for a giggle!)
• Muppet Central - Guides
• IMDB Muppet Trivia
• TV.com Muppet Trivia
• IMDB Sesame Street Character Trivia
• Test Your Sesame Street Knowledge (may want to turn sound off for this one)