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20 strangest gadgets
Techeblog ^ | 04/06/06

Posted on 04/15/2006 6:22:39 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster

20 strangest gadgets

We bring you the gTop 20 Strangest Gadgets and Accessoriesh that our editors have come across in recent time. If we happened to miss any, please leave us a comment.

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20. The Talking Lips

Not your ordinary speakers, these gTalking Lipsh actually have moving lips that synchronize with your mobile phone or online chat conversations (Skype, etc.). They come in three different colors (silver/black/red) and connect to your phone or computer via USB. Fortunatley, therefs an on/off switch on the bottom that will come in handy after the few seconds of entertainment are up.

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19. Portable Cardboard Speakers

MUJI, best known in for their innovative yet simple products, has come out with speakers made of cardboard and a few electronic components They ship unfolded in a clear plastic pouch ? fold them up and theyfre ready to use. Now thatfs what I call portability. MoMAstore has them available for puchase now at $42 USD.

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18. Talking Japanese Watches

Now available from FredFlare is this innovative new watch that not only tells time but teaches you Japanese as well. By pressing a button, you can activate the speaker which responds with the time in Japanese. It also features a stylish retro design and comes in five different colors - priced at just $20 USD each.

17. The Baller Cheating Pen

Did you always dream of a pen like this? The Baller Pen features a retractable 6.5 sheet which can be written on. On the UV coated front side, you are able to use fine tip markers/sticks while the back side is erasable which makes it perfect for writing on with pencils.

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16. Cup Noodle Stove

The gCup Noodle Stoveh is the best thing that could happen to ramen lovers short of going to Japan. Forget the microwave, place your favorite Cup Noodle flavor on the stove and power it up. In just a few minutes, your ramen will be piping hot and ready to eat.

gThe heat temperature can get pretty high for a little thing like this. So donft try to make any damn omelets.h

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15. Gas Powered Blender

Tailgating parties arenft complete without the gDaiquiri Whacker Gas Powered Blenderh. It comes with an unbreakable Oster blender jar and a Mountain Safety Research aluminum fuel bottle (for gas mixing/fuel storage). This powerful blender will start any party off with a bang, get yours now for just $275.00 from TheBigChill.

Powerful enough to whip up a batch of your favorite blended drink faster than you can sayh Dos Margaritas por favor!h

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14. The Mini Desk

Made by MiniStatements, the gMini Deskh looks good enough to drive. The entire desk is constructed from what looks like a real Mini with its top chopped off, interior gutted, and left door panel removed. It supposedly retails at a whopping $4,400, email the company for additional information.

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13. Wood LED Clock

When turned off, this clock looks just like a regular block of wood. Once powered up, the LED lights display the time on this still regular looking block of wood. Time adjustment knobs and a gpower adapterh jack can be found on the back. These wooden clocks are made by Japanese company Takumi and are available now from Dynamism at the price of $379.00 USD.

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12. Headlight LCD Combo

Now you can sit in front of your headlight and watch your favorite DVD movies. Someone decide to cut you off? Show them so love by putting on a movie.

Screenlights have come up with a piece of technological wizardry ? ga fully functional headlight that has an embedded LCD screen within. This mod comes in 3?, 4, 5?, and 7? flavors. The 3? screen will peg you back by $900.

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11. Rat Race Clock

Amsuing yourself at work just got a little bit easier with this gRat Race Clockh. Watch the mechanical rat run on a treadmill, whilst moving ggears that advance the hour and minute handsh. Powered by 4D and 2AA batteries, this clock can be had for just $24.99 from ComputerGear.

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10. Radio Toaster

With gThe Only Radio Toasterh you can not only prepare toast but also listen to FM radio at the same time. The toaster is housed in a slick silver brushed-metal case and features an electronic sensor which automatically adjusts the toasting time based on its internal temperature (this will come in handy since ifm not a morning person). Also included are multiple toasting settings, easy-to-read radio controls, and built-in cord storage to keep your kitchen gclutter-freeh.

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9. The Sauce Dispensing Chopsticks

With these sauce dispensing chopsticks youfll never have to dip your sushi in soy sauce again. For $21 you can own two pairs of these chopsticks, which are made from polypropylene and ABS, meaning they will break before you know it. Additional info on this Japanese invention can be found here.

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8. The Head Bath Cap

If youfve been waiting for a cap that gives your head/hair a good bath than the solution is here. Presenting the gHead Bathh cap, just place it over your head and let water start running into it. This thing not only looks funny but supposedly ghelps your hair grow faster and fullerh by penetrating the pores in your scalp with the trapped water.

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7. SatuGO - Bouncing Digital Camera

This nifty little bouncy ball type gadget is actually a digital camera that snaps 3.0 Megapixel images when bounced. The SatuGO is notable in that it includes 1GB NAND memory and sports a timer/flash so it can also be used as a webcam. Just plug it into your computerfs USB port for quick and easy recharging. No word yet on pricing or availability.

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6. Touch Rubikfs Cube

The Touch Rubikfs Cube puts a new twist on the classic puzzle game. It uses six different materials: metal, wood, textile, stone, rubber, and plastic, engaging users to use their senses. This also enables blind persons to enjoy the wonders of a Rubikfs cube.

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5. RSStroom Reader

Introducing the RSStroom reader by Yi Tien Electronics, with this gadget youfll be able to print the latest RSS headlines directly on to rolls of toilet paper. It also features Wi-Fi Connectivity, USB 2.0, and RSS 2.0/Atom compatibility. This reader interacts with your toilet bowl gbiometricallyh which basically means when you sit down this thing will weigh you. Depending on your weight, itfll deliver you a customized news feed.

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4. BriefSafe

The problem with most safes is that experienced burglers know how to crack them. gBrief Safeh offers the next best thing which is basically stained underwear that securely stores valuables in a 4 x 10 secret compartment with velcro closure. Available now for $9 from Shomer.

gLeave the gBrief Safeh in plain view in your laundry basket or washing machine at home, or in your suitcase in a hotel room - even the most hardened burgler or most curious snoop will gskidh to a screeching halt as soon as they see them.h

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3. Knife Block Shaped Like Human Head

Put simply, this solid lime-wood knife block shaped like a human head would be a refreshing addition to any boring kitchen. This piece was hand carved by Irene van Gestel.

gThis is a lovely design-student project: a hand-carved knife-block shaped like a manfs head, the knives sticking out of it in gruesome humor.h

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2. Shower Belt

While not on the cutting edge of technology or gadgetry, this shower belt did provide me with a few minutes of laughter. The gShower Belth designed by Carl Hagerling can easily attach to any faucet with the buckle acting as a fully functional nozzle. Get off work late and want to freshen up before heading out on that big date? Just whip out your trusty shower belt for a quick wash in the bathroom.

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1. Synthetic Human Skin Laptop Bags

This expensive ($601 USD), but striking laptop bag is made from synthetic human skin. The gSkinbagh is shock absorbant, has 1 cm padding (fabric lining), and 1 side pocket for all your accessories. It measures approx. 39 x 29 cm or 14 x 11 in. and doubles as a regular carrying bag.

gThe bags dedicated to electronic machines are waterproof and proctective jackets and become autonomous organisms. They anticipate the fusion between the digital and the organic.h

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Honorable Mention - Bottle Cap Tripod

If all you want is a basic digital camera tripod, Yodoboshi offers the gBottle Cap Tripodh. This device fits 28.5 to 30.5mm mouths and comes in six different colors. Its available now from Semsons for just $19.99.

gThe worldfs first bottle cap tripod by Yodobashi. It magically turns a bottle into a tripod, ideal for night shot and self protrait.h

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Honorable Mention - Backside Watch

The gBackside Watchh is an amusing piece designed by Open Concepts, its a watch thatfs meant to be worn upside down.

gFrom one point of view this watch is not so comfortable for precise time measuring. If you put the watch on your hand and that brought you in good mood it means the life turned bright side to you!h

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TOPICS: Miscellaneous; Technical
KEYWORDS: gadgets; invention
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1 posted on 04/15/2006 6:22:42 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
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To: TigerLikesRooster; neverdem

Ping!


2 posted on 04/15/2006 6:23:02 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
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To: martin_fierro

Tech ping sort of...


3 posted on 04/15/2006 6:26:55 AM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: TigerLikesRooster

I thought the "Gross-out Award" would go to the stained underwear, until I saw the Synthetic Human Skin. That is Really gross.

The "WHY?? Award" goes to the headlight DVD player.


4 posted on 04/15/2006 6:33:55 AM PDT by nuconvert ([there's a lot of bad people in the pistachio business])
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To: nuconvert
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I might find sauce dispensing chopstick useful.:)

5 posted on 04/15/2006 6:38:20 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
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To: Tijeras_Slim

The Brief Safe is definately worth every penny. I have successfully used this technique in the 3rd world with stinky shorts. This pair makes it easier.


6 posted on 04/15/2006 6:39:18 AM PDT by Broker (Good)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

lol. I kinda thought the gas powered blender wasn't a bad idea. A little expensive and I don't know about the safety issues around drunk people. lol


7 posted on 04/15/2006 6:40:56 AM PDT by nuconvert ([there's a lot of bad people in the pistachio business])
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To: nuconvert
The Synthetic Human Skin laptop bag is for the seriously demented person

Who in their right mind would carry that around?

8 posted on 04/15/2006 6:42:37 AM PDT by Popman ("What I was doing wasn't living, it was dying. I really think God had better plans for me.")
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To: Popman
Re #8

Well, his last name could either Mengele or Maplethorpe or Warhol(sp?)

9 posted on 04/15/2006 6:44:47 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
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To: TigerLikesRooster

ARES Defense Systems has developed a Mag-Lite that doubles as a .410 gauge shotgun. This would go nicely with the .22-caliber cell phone gun. More pics after the jump. From the article: “A grenade-style pin removes the safety, and the flashlight fires a .410 shotgun round out the back when a button is pressed. A Mini-Mag size fires a .380 round.”

How did you miss this one???

10 posted on 04/15/2006 6:44:51 AM PDT by Popman ("What I was doing wasn't living, it was dying. I really think God had better plans for me.")
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To: Popman

It's disturbing.


11 posted on 04/15/2006 6:47:18 AM PDT by nuconvert ([there's a lot of bad people in the pistachio business])
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To: Popman
Re #10

It did not make the most strangest list. Actually, it would be useful in my mind. Could become one of Jame Bond gadgets.

12 posted on 04/15/2006 6:47:26 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
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To: TigerLikesRooster

Have you ever noticed that these weird Japanese inventions always include one that has something to do with toilet paper? lol.


13 posted on 04/15/2006 6:48:54 AM PDT by nuconvert ([there's a lot of bad people in the pistachio business])
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To: Popman
The Synthetic Human Skin laptop bag is for the seriously demented person

So naturally, I want one.

Two, actually (one for my wife---who would love it!)

14 posted on 04/15/2006 6:49:50 AM PDT by Wormwood (Iä! Iä! Cthulhu fhtagn!)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

I am not even tempted to find out where I could get ANY of these items! What is wrong with me (sob).


15 posted on 04/15/2006 6:52:14 AM PDT by Ditter
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To: nuconvert
RE #13

Many of them have some kind of fetish. One of them must revolve around toilet paper.

16 posted on 04/15/2006 6:52:28 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
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To: Ditter
Re #15

Maybe you are too normal.:)

17 posted on 04/15/2006 6:53:19 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
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18 posted on 04/15/2006 6:54:34 AM PDT by woofie
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To: Broker

My mother had occassion to enter and leave Saudi Arabia with regularity. She wrapped her Bible in her undies because the squeamish Saudi's would never check a ladies undies.


19 posted on 04/15/2006 6:55:58 AM PDT by bert (K.E. N.P. Slay Pinch)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

The underwear safe with skid marks is way kewl.


20 posted on 04/15/2006 6:57:18 AM PDT by Drango (A government that robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend upon the support of Paul.)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

Why am I not surprise that the person modelling the synthetic skins are males?


21 posted on 04/15/2006 6:58:48 AM PDT by Killborn (Pres. Bush isn't Pres. Reagan. Then again, Pres. Regan isn't Pres. Washington. God bless them all.)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

I have to have those talking lips!!!!!!


22 posted on 04/15/2006 7:05:56 AM PDT by fishbabe
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To: TigerLikesRooster

I will do a report on the bottle cap tripod later.


23 posted on 04/15/2006 7:07:45 AM PDT by razorback-bert (Kooks For Kinky)
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To: TigerLikesRooster


WTF?? I'm still scratching my head over this one...
24 posted on 04/15/2006 7:10:47 AM PDT by reagan_fanatic (Someday we'll look back on all this and plow into a parked car)
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Plays a porno while the car is parked unattended. Distracts. Distracts would-be car thief. With crack dispenser attached below, it would be perfect.

25 posted on 04/15/2006 7:15:54 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
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To: TigerLikesRooster
Nihilist Chewing Gum contains no artificial flavoring and no natural flavoring because it has no flavor at all
26 posted on 04/15/2006 7:22:31 AM PDT by freepatriot32 (Holding you head high & voting Libertarian is better then holding your nose and voting republican)
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To: Killborn
Why am I not surprise that the person modelling the synthetic skins are males?


27 posted on 04/15/2006 7:25:46 AM PDT by Wormwood (Iä! Iä! Cthulhu fhtagn!)
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To: fishbabe
That's my favorite, too.
28 posted on 04/15/2006 7:36:22 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (BTUs are my Beat.)
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To: nuconvert
I kinda thought the gas powered blender wasn't a bad idea. A little expensive and I don't know about the safety issues around drunk people

They claim that the Oster glass is unbreakable.

At a tailgate party with drunken football fans? Yeah right! lol

29 posted on 04/15/2006 7:39:11 AM PDT by Bear_Slayer (When liberty is outlawed only outlaws will have liberty)
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To: Popman
I'd ask where I could get one but somehow I know without even looking that it is illegal in Kalifornia to possess one.
30 posted on 04/15/2006 7:52:13 AM PDT by BenLurkin (O beautiful for patriot dream - that sees beyond the years)
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To: TigerLikesRooster
My entry:


31 posted on 04/15/2006 7:53:06 AM PDT by robertpaulsen
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Re #31

Would phone circuitry withstand the shock-wave generated by firing a bullet? After a few shots, the circuitry may be ruined.:)

32 posted on 04/15/2006 7:55:17 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
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To: Popman
"The Synthetic Human Skin laptop bag is for the seriously demented person"

I've got a wallet made from Synthetic Human Foreskin -- rub it and it turns into a suitcase!

33 posted on 04/15/2006 7:55:57 AM PDT by robertpaulsen
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To: BenLurkin
I'd ask where I could get one but somehow I know without even looking that it is illegal in Kalifornia to possess one.

I'm sure thinking about owning one in Kalifornia is probably illegal too.

34 posted on 04/15/2006 7:56:38 AM PDT by Popman ("What I was doing wasn't living, it was dying. I really think God had better plans for me.")
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To: TigerLikesRooster
"Would phone circuitry withstand the shock-wave generated by firing a bullet?"

In a real phone? Probably not.

35 posted on 04/15/2006 7:58:37 AM PDT by robertpaulsen
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To: Popman
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But it could be OK to skin Christians alive.

36 posted on 04/15/2006 7:59:17 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
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To: nuconvert

"...the Synthetic Human Skin. That is Really gross."

Really gross is if they put fake tattoos on it.

...damn, I got dibs on that idea!!!


37 posted on 04/15/2006 8:04:06 AM PDT by PLMerite ("Unarmed, one can only flee from Evil. But Evil isn't overcome by fleeing from it." Jeff Cooper)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

The human head knife block would be a hit if you could get it made in the shape of specific people.

I know women who would pay to have one shaped like an ex.


38 posted on 04/15/2006 8:05:34 AM PDT by PLMerite ("Unarmed, one can only flee from Evil. But Evil isn't overcome by fleeing from it." Jeff Cooper)
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To: robertpaulsen
It's a Birdman product. :-)


39 posted on 04/15/2006 8:08:51 AM PDT by Jonah Hex ("How'd you get that scar, mister?" "Nicked myself shaving.")
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To: TigerLikesRooster

I bought some pretty good stuff. Got me a $300 pair of socks. I got a fur sink. Oh, let's see.... Electric dog polisher, that was a good one. Gasoline-powered turtleneck sweater.

And of course I've bought some dumb stuff too.


40 posted on 04/15/2006 8:09:27 AM PDT by dfwgator (Florida Gators - 2006 NCAA Men's Basketball Champions)
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To: TigerLikesRooster; Tijeras_Slim; Petronski; Liz; Grampa Dave

Genius. GENIUS!

(OTOH should one be subjecting one's nether regions to the AP/Reuters?)

41 posted on 04/15/2006 8:14:03 AM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: Jonah Hex

42 posted on 04/15/2006 8:15:01 AM PDT by robertpaulsen
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To: martin_fierro

Wouldn't you get newsprint on your butt?


43 posted on 04/15/2006 8:17:15 AM PDT by robertpaulsen
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To: TigerLikesRooster; Tijeras_Slim
Oldies but goodies:



"Xpression LED Belt Buckle. Thin and lightweight, this compact design features a rhinestone framefor added impact. Easily attaches to most belts. No PC required. Comes complete with programming instructions and 2 cell batteries. 2" H x 4 1/8" W."


44 posted on 04/15/2006 8:19:04 AM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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To: TigerLikesRooster

HAH !


45 posted on 04/15/2006 8:23:23 AM PDT by sawmill trash (You declare jihad ... we declare DEGUELLO !)
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To: martin_fierro; abb; Liz; george76; Jim Robinson; Mo1; onyx; Ernest_at_the_Beach
AP and the dying MSM fishwraps can by pass printing a newspaper and print their lies/mantas and pseudo news on one of these. Liberals can buy one for each John. If they use bio degradeable and recycled paper, that is even better. This is the perfect place/use for the liberal drive by shooting lies about GW.


46 posted on 04/15/2006 8:25:24 AM PDT by Grampa Dave (There's a dwindling market for Marxist homosexual lunatic wet dreams posing as journalism)
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To: Grampa Dave

Oh Geez ... ROFL


47 posted on 04/15/2006 8:28:40 AM PDT by Mo1 ("Stupidity is also a gift from God, but it should not be abused." Pope John Paul II)
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To: Broker
Imagine being on the production line. Especially if you were responsible for the final step.

< ]B^)

48 posted on 04/15/2006 8:30:10 AM PDT by Erasmus (Eat beef. Someone has to control the cow population!)
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To: robertpaulsen
Thank you for saving a link those birdman gifs. Birdman must have sold his web-site a while back and now its somekind of football web site. Do you save the $5 tin can sniper rifle gif?
49 posted on 04/15/2006 8:31:49 AM PDT by Lockbar (March toward the sound of the guns.)
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To: Eric in the Ozarks

I googled them and its only $ 20.00[plus s/h] I saw all three colors and the red one is the best..The black one is kinda bizarre looking....look at it and you'll know what I mean....


50 posted on 04/15/2006 8:39:01 AM PDT by fishbabe
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