CoolBusinessIdeas Newsletter Issue 21: 18/07/05 - 31/07/05

New Business Ideas/Opportunities Featured In This Issue:

GAMES
Mirror Mirror On The Walls
Through the looking glass is a system that allows a person to play a game with her/himself in a mirror.
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DESIGN
Graffiti Design
Wonderful Graffiti lets self-proclaimed practitioners of the art of scribble say what they mean in a lawful manner - using vinyl lettering!
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Kitchen's Helper
Peter D'Alessandro's Magnetic Mixer is a concept for a kitchen work surface and mixer.
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TOURISM
Wannado It?
In Wannado City, brainchild of Mexican-born entrepreneur Luis Javier Laresgoiti, kids role-play in real-life settings and carry out virtually real tasks.
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CONSUMER GOODS
Only I Have it
Enter NikeID.com, the Web site where you can design a one-of-a-kind shoe using dozens of colors and fabrics.
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Laundry Rug for Lazy Bums
It's a bedroom must-have for lazy people everywhere - the stylish Laundry Rug!
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Scandinavian Trends
Scandinavian Trends offers a bright assortment of Scandinavian gifts and collectibles.
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LIFESTYLE
Get Me A Cave
Affluent homeowners seeking a novel retreat are digging into their equity budgets to add custom-built caves to their property.
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Male Business
Male grooming salons and spas are seeing brisk business! The Dandy House Men's Beauty Day Spa (Japanese chain) offers everything from eyebrow trimming to body hair removal to weight-loss programs.
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TECHNOLOGY
More Than Just A Pear
New technology used by produce distributors employs lasers to tattoo fruits & vegetables with their names, countries of origin and other information that helps speed distribution.
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FASHION
Scrolling Belt Buckles
Scrolling LED belt buckles in vibrant colors allow hipsters to display personalized messages in rhinestone-studded frames.
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
Cool Packaging
Cool new flavors and creative packaging help kids make better beverage choices.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Movie Goodies on Cell
This summer, moviegoers walking through theater lobbies in three cities might have felt a sudden vibration in their cell phones, the work of a nearby Bluetooth promotional kiosk.
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Two Minutes Mobile TV
"Video snacks" are little chunks of content delivered to cell phones to fill those awkward moments when no one is calling, texting or e-mailing us.
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MEDIA & PUBLISHING
Personalized Postage Stamps
Now anyone can join the ranks of George Washington, Dr. Seuss and Elvis and get their images on a U.S. postage stamp!
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MUSIC
Mashed Music
Mash-up Music: it's a trend that gives new meaning to the term "music mix."

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