Incident in LHC Causes Shutdown

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Science

It seems that things are not so cheery with the LHC after all. There was a problem in sector 34 Friday, resulting in a helium leak. They believe that the source was a faulty connection between two magnets which may have melted, with the result being that CERN has shut down the device. They expect a minimum of 2 months worth of cooling off and repair. They also mentioned that no humans were at risk at any time, except for the ones who fell into the black hole (just kidding.)

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Show Your Mac-Pride

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Apple, Clothing, Design, Misc. Tech

Want to show that you are old school Apple? This keyboard pin shows that you were around way before thin became in. Acorn Studios features many products made from old electronics and fashioned into geekware, like circuit board earrings and business card holders, keyboard key chains and jewelry, and magnet sets. Temporarily sold out, contact them to reserve your Mac-Pride pin (and leave your American flag lapel pin in your other suit) for $4.95.

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Defy Gravity With Hoverit’s Lounger

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Household, Misc. Tech, Science

We knew it would come someday when we read all those early sci-fi books. Designer Keith Dixon of the British company Hoverit has developed a piece of furniture that defies gravity and promises to “float away your stress.” Working on magnets, the clear acrylic Lounger is said to help your sore muscles and headaches as well as let you literally feel like you are hanging out in the air. The chair can be moved around on its caster wheels so that you can leave the earth portably. It is being offered in a Limited Edition beginning March 14 for £5,875 (~$11,508.00.)

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70s Nostalgia with Schoolhouse Rock Magnets

Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Household, Toys

If you’re of a certain age, you undoubtedly grew up watching the educational Schoolhouse Rock cartoons in between episodes of Laff-a-Lympics and Scooby Doo. Their catchy tunes and colorful animation actually made learning math, punctuation, politics, etc. fun. If you’re one to get all misty-eyed at the mention of “Conjunction Junction” (raising hand), here’s a set of 5 cool Schoolhouse Rock magnets to keep the nostalgia alive. A very cool 70s collectible guaranteed to elicit smiles…and singing. Available for $11 USD. Want to own the cartoons themselves? Check out Amazon.

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The Fridge Message Magnet Speaks to Everyone

Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Household, Misc. Tech

Here’s a handy household gadget, perfect for families: the Fridge Message Magnet. Just attach it to the fridge (natch), and family members can leave messages for each other, just by pressing the corresponding button for that relative and leaving a voice recording. No more post-its or messy whiteboards—just the facts, mom. The buttons also function as picture frames for extra cuteness. A set of two will be available next month for $20 USD.

Read More | Discovery Channel Store via Gadgets Weblog

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Bleeding Edge Zune Exclusive: Microsoft Zune Impressions and Demo

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Features, Microsoft, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Videocasts, Wireless / WiFi

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