Gizmodiva: GasCase.jpg The GasCase is certainly a very intriguing luggage carrier. It is made from a jerrycan that is nothing but a metal gas can. The cans are split down the middle and fitted with a zipper and a clasp in two different style- one designed like typical luggage for clothes and the “flip top” style is for business documents or records for a DJ. You will look really cool lugging this around. It looks quite sturdy and ready for wear and tear. Expect a few stares if you get this one. It’s available for 140 and comes in colors.
The GasCase is sure to attract stares [Gizmodiva]

Inhabitat: Talk about re-cycling! This simple and elegant alternative Christmas tree in Bermondsey Square, London is made out of 35 wheels from old bikes, and has been delighting passers-by with its unconventional looks.
Designed by Sarah Wigglesworth Architects, the tree is a very fitting symbol of sustainability on a worldwide scale – especially since the wheels making up the design are borrowed from U.K. charity Re-Cycle which collects recyclable bike parts to restore old bicycles and ships them to Africa to be used for transportation by local people and health workers fighting the AIDS epidemic.
David Roberts, deputy chief executive of igloo, the developers who commissioned the recycled tree said: “The Bermondsey Square tree not only looks great; it can be used year after year.
Recycled Christmas Tree Made of Bike Wheels! [Inhabitat]

Springwise: Slappy Cakes is a full-service breakfast and lunch restaurant that features a variety of dishes made from fresh and organic ingredients. It chooses local and regional vendors whenever possible, as well as operating its own courtyard garden for herbs, vegetables and berries. Most interesting of all, however, is that each table at Slappy Cakes features a built-in griddle. Patrons can choose from a variety of batter options—including buttermilk, pumpkin, vegan and gluten-free—and do the cooking themselves, right at their table. Accompaniments such as nuts, berries and chocolate along with organic maple syrup can then be added to create the customized pancake concoction of one’s dreams.
Restaurant lets patrons make their own pancakes [Springwise]

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We believe in a world increasingly losing mystery through rampaging technological advancement we’re forgetting how to enjoy the unknown, to take a chance. The Hipstery tee shirts maker is designed to address this.

DVD rentals and purchases accounted for $23 billion in the United States for the year 2009. The fastest growing segment of this business is for kiosk DVD rentals, which are expected to be $1 billion this year, up from $197.5 million in 2008. DVD kiosk rentals accounted for only 3-10 percent of DVD rentals. This industry is just beginning to grow!
The DVD vending machine is well positioned to tap on this trend. A revolutionary next generation DVD vending concept, the inner workings of the vending machine have been completely re-designed, making it up to 50% cheaper than competitors. Best of all, it is available in multiple languages.
The DVD vending machine is available to rent, buy and return DVDs around the clock, ensuring 24/7 everyday convenience.
Don’t forget its multiple revenue generation streams as well. An DVD vending machine generates revenues from the rental, sale and late fees of DVD rentals. Additionally the kiosk features advertising panels for up to 40 display ads for any product or service, whether national or local. The DVD Kiosk features a 17” LCD screen running movie trailers continually. Advertisers may insert their 15-30 second commercial in the trailer loop for added impact.
Retail location matters too; the DVD Kiosks generate two visits per customer – one to rent the DVD and another trip to return the DVD. What do you spend in advertising dollars to bring traffic into your location? The DVD Kiosks give the customer exposure to all your other products and services. Product and promotional tie-ins with the DVD Kiosks for your core products will promo-increase sales per square foot and per customer visit.

The DVD Kiosk takes just a few square feet of space. Your revenue is realized on a monthly automated basis with direct deposit to your account. It also features 99% historic uptime and wireless connectivity. If you are a retailer looking at increasing your profits or a entrepreneur looking for the next big business, then the DVD vending machine is for you. Click here for more information or go to www.tell-me-first.com
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Urbandaddy: You might want to look into this thing called The Office Kid — an ingenious little kit that gives you all the upside of parenthood, without the pesky downside of having to endure Bob the Builder.
Here’s how it works: you get a prepackaged box full of kid paraphernalia (framed photos, hand-drawn cartoons of “Daddy,” etc.), which you then strew about your cubicle. Then, (and we recommend waiting three to six months before harvesting this strategy’s fruit) when you want to take the afternoon off to catch Inglourious Basterds—tell your boss, with a feeling of complete sadness and despair, that the kid’s got the flu, and produce one of the kit’s doctor’s notes.
It’s Your Kid in a Box [Urbandaddy]

Babygadget: Think this little crib on wheels looks like a hospital incubator? There’s a reason for that! Castor & Chouca, French designers, take inspiration from the best design in the medical field, reinterpreting it for the home. Looks like there’s a little more room to be playful in the domestic arena.
Castor & Chouca crib cart [Babygadget]

TrendCentral: While petite in size, Efergy’s Shower Timer is grandiose in efficiency. This green plastic teardrop tells you how much water you’re using in the shower, even sounding an alarm for those who want to set limits. (It figures out how much water you’re using by the amount of time it takes your shower to fill up the one-liter bag that it comes with.) You’ll conserve water and save money, but be prepared to say goodbye to your morning shower meditation sessions before work. Hey, we never said smart homes were all robot butlers and moving walkways.
The Wired Home [TrendCentral]

PicTranslator turns your iPhone camera into a translator. Just point-and-shoot to translate road signs, newspapers, menus, warnings and more. No phrase lookups or typing in foreign languages required. You take the photo, and PicTranslator takes care of the rest. PicTranslator will also read the text in your pictures aloud, so you know how to pronounce what you see!

Springwise: Philly Kitchen Share is a shared-use commercial kitchen available for hourly rental by caterers, personal chefs, bakers and other food professionals in the Philadelphia area. Created by the founders of PhillyCarShare, the 800-square-foot cooking space actually features two adjoining kitchens, for rent separately or together: one focused on traditional cooking or catering and the other on baking. Together, they’re equipped with stainless steel work tables, convection and standard ovens, commercial ranges and a variety of other tools. Rental prices are USD 39 per hour for one kitchen during off-peak hours, or USD 44 per hour during peak times. Since its launch last winter, business at Philly Kitchen Share has been steady, Philly.com reported, with renters including cooking classes, a vegan baker, a mobile cupcake vendor and a personal chef and caterer.
Indeed, it’s not hard to imagine that the availability of a shared kitchen could indirectly launch a multitude of small-scale food business startups, offering as it does a commercial facility on an as-needed basis with no overhead.
Commercial kitchen for rent by the hour [Springwise]

PR Web: The Guitar Body Hugger is a new option in guitar customization that makes changing the color or design of a guitar not only simple, but also affordable. The Guitar Body Hugger is a clear glossy cover made from .040 PETG plastic that has been molded to conform to the face and sides of a guitar body. It is a durable and protective cover that is made to be personalized by the guitar owner.
According to Hugger inventor and owner of Thermonetix Brondel Evans, “Stratocaster owners can experiment with what they ordinarily wouldn’t have tried before. In a few months, if their style changes, so can their guitar. They can also personalize their guitar with a Hugger to match their upcoming gig or venue. When the gig is done, they can remove the Hugger. Imagination is the only limitation.”
Not only does the Guitar Body Hugger provide so many customization options, it also protects the guitar body from normal dings and scratches. It can also be used to hide dings and scratches that are already on the guitar itself.
Thermonetix Announces New Guitar Customization Option for Stratocaster Owners [PR Web]