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 Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 3:27 am Post subject: And Now for Some Really Fun Gadgets... |
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The Space Cycle
A bike-like centrifuge that creates artificial gravity may help astronauts combat muscle atrophy in space. Through a study at the University of California, Irvine, the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) is exploring the concept of a Space Cycle for inflight resistance-training exercise.
The Space Cycle, a human-powered centrifuge under testing in Caiozzo's lab, generates various levels of artificial gravity ranging from Earth gravity to five times Earth's gravity. The speed of rotation determines the level of gravitational force.
Participants ride opposite one another - one on a bike and one on a platform. As one person pedals, the cycle moves in a circular motion around a centralized pole. The motion generates pressure on the rider, forcing him against the seat in a manner similar to the effect of gravity on Earth. On the platform, the other person performs squat exercises. Instruments on the device report the separate work rates of the participants.
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LED Illuminated Bathtub
Bathe yourself in hues of orange, yellow, pink, red, or a nice fluorescent white. While we can��t imagine anyone actually needing such a thing (unless you��re convinced of some kind of chromatherapy benefits), some fancy designers have gone ahead and created an LED-lit polyethylene (read: plastic) tub. You can even customize it for a multi-color LED model in case you��re indecisive on just what color you want. We were going to suggest this might be a fun Halloween prop, but then we noted the price: $1399 for the single color, and $2499 for the multi-colored version. Yeah. You should probably stick to hanging some fake skeletons in the shower.
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BALLBUSTER Hand Cream
Certainly an alternative way of marketing hand cream, to say the least:
"For those ballbusting bitches who eat the souls of men and spit out their feeble minds, yet still long to keep their skin looking as young as ever, comes BallBuster Hand Cream. Among the latest in a line of female-empowerment beauty aids, BallBuster Hand Cream recognizes a woman's need to destroy male egos while preserving her feminine innocense.
It's loaded with shea butter and natural hydrating oils, along with green tea and aloe vera, sure to keep the hands of a femme fatale soft and wrinkle free while squeezing firmly on the nuts of a male employee standing in the way of a promotion. Combined with a sweet smelling blend of citrus and floral essentials oils, no victim of hers will walk away unbranded."
http://www.cornerofficebeauty.com/proddetail.asp?prod=bbcreme001
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SmartLab Bacteria Farm
Bacteria Farm is the coolest all inclusive kit for experimentation and discovery of the marvels of bacteria. Grow your own bacteria and learn the differences between good and bad varieties. Follow the award-winning author's fascinating book while working hands on, and you will dazzle others with your incredible bacteria knowledge! Grow your own crop of germs! Includes Petri dishes, swabs, and gelatin to get things growing! A complete kit for safely growing a crop of bacteria plus a 24 page color book about bacteria and germs!
Hours of fun for the whole family!
http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/1643
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