CoolBusinessIdeas Newsletter Issue 22: 01/08/05 - 17/08/05

New Business Ideas/Opportunities Featured In This Issue:

TECHNOLOGY
Tech Pets
Gen-pets, by Canadian sculptor Adam Brandejs are mass produced bio-engineered life.

Jerk-O-Meter
Ever wonder if that spouse, friend or co-worker on the other end of the phone is really paying attention? The "Jerk-O-Meter" may hold the answer.

DESIGN
Cool Designs
The latest from New York label Yoko Devereaux's Blue Boy Etiquette line uses meta-design to critique the Targetization of our lives.

TRANSPORT
SMS A Texxi
Technology firm Crane Dragon has begun testing a new taxi service in Liverpool that encourages travellers to text a taxi request via their mobiles.

ENTERTAINMENT
Wireless Poker
A law signed last month by Gov. Kenny Guinn made Nevada the first U.S. state to approve the use of wireless, handheld gambling devices at its hotel-casinos!

FOOD & BEVERAGE
JellyBelly Wine Bar
In the quest to demystify wine, Wine X magazine has teamed up with Jelly Belly candies to create the Jelly Belly Wine Bar.

On The Go Coffee
A 0.25-ounce single serving of coffee concentrate in pressure-resistant packaging that, when mixed with hot water, provides gourmet coffee on the go.

Whole New Cereal
The Cereal Bowl is a new breed of café fusing an old time favorite, with a new and exciting twist. Guests will be able to make their own cereal creations or pick from one of many unique combinations.

LIFESTYLE
Trendy Life
Dubbed “Babydisco,” this trendy toddler hangout is bound to leave an impression on the fashionistas and taste-makers of tomorrow.

Treadmill Therapy
An LA psychiatrist and a DC therapist are trying to ease the formal doctor-patient relationship with... treadmills!

MOBILE
Mobile Boutiques
Xavel Inc. operates a cellphone shopping site, not a conventional outlet. It means the referred customer can be making the same purchase within minutes.

Egg Alert!
EggAlert will send a text message to your cell phone to let you know when it’s the best time of the cycle to conceive, or when to expect your menstrual period.

SERVICES
Fast Network
5 Minute Networking - give individuals from all industries the chance to meet 20 different professionals, one-on-one, in five-minute increments.

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