This is amazing. God bless markets and the creativity of individuals. Be sure to watch the video. Tesco brings the supermarket to time-poor commuters in South Korea (Wired UK): Tesco’s South Korean branch, called Home Plus, has found a way…
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Markets in Everything: Lollipops Laced With Chickenpox
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This is uber-creepy. What Not To Buy Online: Lollipops Laced With Chickenpox : Shots – Health Blog : NPR: “Shopping online can be a real time-saver, and you can get some great deals. But skip lollipops that come with the…
Markets In Everything: Crooked Teeth
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Yes, you read that right. Tokyo dental fad? Make your teeth look worse – CNNGo.com: In Japan, crooked teeth are sometimes a sign that you might have ¥30,000 to spare. Tourists come to Asia from all over the world to…
Markets In Everything: Japanese Arks, Noah Style
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Markets. They save lives. (pic: Itsuo Inouye/Associated Press) Cosmo Power Noah: Japanese company finds market for yellow, ball-shaped survival shelters.: “Japanese company finds market for yellow, ball-shaped survival shelters. The animals will once again go two-by-two into Noah’s Ark, thanks…
A Toaster Czar Could Never Have Predicted This
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Derek over at TZ tells us about his new toaster. (pic courtesy of Derek) It’s see-through, so you know exactly when to remove your toast. Brilliant! I see that Williams-Sonoma has it.
Sperm Bank Rejects Redheads
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Ouch. Submitted without comment. Sperm bank turns down redheads – Telegraph: The world’s largest sperm bank has started turning down redheaded donors because there is too little demand for their sperm.
Markets In Everything: Rent-A-Guinea Pig Service
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I’m confident a Guinea Pig czar could never have predicted this. And the law? Talk about unintended consequences! (pic via Spiegel/PDA) Hope for Lonely Rodents: Rent-A-Guinea Pig Service Takes Off in Switzerland – SPIEGEL ONLINE : “Guinea pigs are sociable…
A Few Random Morning Links …
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Adding Liveable Spaces to Your Garden I kinda want this Seiko 5 SNZH53 Diver Fantastic Space Shuttle / NASA photos Pocket Blonde: Monteverde Artista Clear Demonstrator Kit Cool Photos of Bicycle Couriers Camp – {S’Mores Cakelettes} Markets in Everything: Space…
Markets In Everything: Chinese Queuing
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I think his story is far more interesting than the much reported Fake Chinese Apple store. (pic Eugene Hoshiko/AP) China’s Professional Queuers Paid To Stand Around : NPR: “But as with most things, one pragmatic Chinese entrepreneur has found a…
Hopefully The Most Important Hotline You’ll Ever Need
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Fun story. (pic via Wiki) At the Grilling Hot Line Center, Remaining Calm Under Fire – NYTimes.com: “SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Man. Meat. Fire. It is supposed to be a foolproof formula. But the guy at the grill is frantic. He…