Canned Noodles Are Getting Popular in Japan

Japanese Noodles in Cans

I bet not so many people know who invented cup noodles for the first time. Momofuku Ando was the inventor and later founded Nissin Foods. He was a successful mid-century entrepreneur who provided post-war Japanese citizens with a cheap and delicious alternative to real food. Mr. Ando died on January this year of a heart attack.

Now, noodles or ramen in a can comes out and getting popular in Japan. Read more

August 19, 2007 | Filed Under Dining Gadgets | Leave a Comment 

China Divers Play Sports Underwater

Sorry for an off topic.

As reported by Xinhua News Agency/WPN, in China, diving lovers played football, rode bicycles and played with the turtle in the water at Shengya Ocean World in Dalian, on Sunday, August 5, 2007. A special sports meet was held at the Shengya Ocean World on that Sunday. See two photos below.

Play Sports Underwater

A man rides a bicycle in the water.

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August 19, 2007 | Filed Under Off Topics | Leave a Comment 

Get Calm with Illuminated USB Fragrance Oil Burner

Illuminated USB Fragrance Oil Burner

Don’t you think you can also get calm while working with your computer? Try this illuminated USB fragrance oil burner from USB Geek.

To keep this USB gadget operating all day long, you just need to put 5 to 10 drops of fragrance oil. There is no problem also if you prefer to work until late hours. The burner will glow in the dark in a wide variety of colors. There are two different modes to choose from: only light or lights with aroma.
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August 19, 2007 | Filed Under USB Gadgets | Leave a Comment 

Fujitsu Green Laptops: Using The Biodegradable Chassis

Fujitsu Biodegradable Laptop

I must admit that I was surprised knowing this thing. Do you know that Fujitsu LifeBook’s body is made up of a plastic obtained from cornstarch? Yes, it’s definitely expensive but it’s green or environment friendly. The biodegradable chassis will go away within several months if you put it a landfill. But real plastic will take decades.

As reported, using cornstarch-based plastic also results in 15 percent less carbon emissions. The bottles seen in the left of the above image show progress from corn kernels to plastic.
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August 18, 2007 | Filed Under PC Gadgets | Leave a Comment 

Virgin Mobile USA Releases LG Aloha Mobile Phone

LG Aloha Virgin Cellphone

Virgin Mobile USA has officially released the new LG’s Aloha mobile phone which is the first cellie from LG to be featured on the pre-paid Virgin Mobile service in the US. LG Aloha has a slim design of only 3.5- x 1.9- x 0.9-inches and weight of 2.7 ounces. It should be an easy fit in your pocket.
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August 18, 2007 | Filed Under Mobile Phones | 1 Comment 

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