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Stay Always Hot with the "Pop-Up" Nightclub Concept


What happens when that formerly happening nightclub no longer attracts its elite clientele, or normal club goers like you and I? What if one day West Hollywood is no longer such a popular party destination? What becomes of those businesses?

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Healthy French Fries Are Just The Beginning For Actifry


If you love french fries or "chips" as the British call them, but you don't want to wear the grease on your belly or hips, Tefal has the perfect deep fryer for you. It's called the Actifry and it will cook fries for four with only one tablespoon of oil!

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Flatshare Refrigerator Wins 2008 Best iGeneration Design


Out of nine tremendously creative and functional household designs produced by the finalists in the 2008 Electrolux Design Lab competition, one design really stood out in the judges minds: The "Flatshare" Refrigerator, by Austrian design student, Stefan Buchberger, whose inspiration came from sharing a flat, of course.

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Water, Water, Bottled Water... Even For Your Pets!


Maybe you agree that providing your pet with his own limo and driver is going a bit too far, but I'm just not sure about bottled water for pets. See what you think, as we take a look at what five pet water brands in the perpetually fertile pet market have come up with for our pets.

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Study Compares Difference in Weight at Chinese Buffets


Have you ever looked at your patterns of eating when sitting down to a nice hearty buffet of food? A study shows that there is a big difference in the behavior of people concerning Chinese buffets.

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12 Jaw-Dropping Lighting Designs Inspired By Sealife: Aqua Creations


Many interior designers are getting their inspirations from the sea these days, but Ayala Serfaty appears to have lived and breathed it all of her life. She and her photographer-husband, Albi Serfaty, opened their design studio, Aqua Creations, in 1994 to bring Ayala's inspirations to "light" on land.

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An Aspirin a Day May Lower Risk of Breast Cancer


A new study suggests that taking an aspirin a day may lower the risk of breast cancer in women.

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Maid Cafe Code of Conduct Chastises Creepy Clients


Ten Commandments for Maid Cafe Customers

Maid Cafe's rule... or in this case, Maid Cafe Rules. Since these chic centers of Japanese otaku (geek) culture began popping up around Tokyo's nerd nirvana of Akihabara, some customers have taken the "maid" concept a little too seriously. These "Ten Commandments" spell out just what Thou Shalt Not do!

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16 Designer Art Glass Knobs That Will Blow Your Mind!


If you love hand blown art glass, you will love what the Out Of The Blue Design Studio blows: knobs! Hundreds and hundreds of art glass knobs that open doors, showers, and cabinets. And, there are more designs to come!

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Liquid Sculptures Frozen in Time


Combining art and science, artist Martin Waugh captures nature’s beauty through his photographs by creating liquid sculptures.

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Spy Toys For Kids


Let's face it: spies are cool. And what kid (or adult, for that matter) hasn't fantasized about fast cars, exotic locations, and nifty gadgets that are the trademarks of the spy-trade?

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Sleeping with the Fishes at the Hydropolis


No I'm not talking about a boring trip to the Aquarium or an episode of the Sopranos. No what I am referring to ... is literally "sleeping with the fishes".

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Designer Fly Swatter, A DIY Halloween Mask In Waiting!


Phillip Starke, prolific French designer of everything he imagines, from ktitchen gadgets to tall buildings, has created a darling fly swatter, masquerading as a mask!

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Russian Billionaire To Build Super Yacht Like No Other


Having money to burn must be an interesting sensation. For most of us, it is at best an illusion, but this is not the case for Russian billionaire and Chelsea Football Club owner, Roman Abramovich whose new yacht is complete with anti-missile radar systems. Read on and…close your mouth.

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Talking Down to Elderly May Shorten Their Lives


A study done by Yale University states that treating old people like children may cut up to 8 years off their lives.

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Reading Books May Help Teens Lose Weight


Researchers at Duke University have found that reading the right type of books may help overweight adolescents lose weight.

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Private Cloud: Is It A Functional Design For A Bed?


If I don't like a design, I usually don't write about it. But in the case of the Private Cloud bed, I think there are some functional elements that may have been overlooked. The Private Cloud, or something liike it, could be improved to be really ergonomic and help you sleep too.

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Study Finds Using Fans Reduces Risk of SIDS


A new study has found that using a fan on a sleeping baby lowers the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) by 72 percent.

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Button Art Gives New Use To Lost Buttons


Many times throughout my life I've lost a button. Or two. Not a day goes by when I don’t think about these lost buttons. However, maybe all those lost buttons have found a new home with this artist!

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Don't Let Your Martini Suffocate!


As a red wine drinker, I know that to fully experience its bouquet and taste, red wine should be poured into a wine decanter and left to sit for between one hour and two days, depending on its age, before it is tasted. I did not know that aerating was important for white wines, champagne, and even martinis!

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