Showing posts with label Miscellaneous. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Miscellaneous. Show all posts

Monday, April 25, 2011

33-in-1 Telescoping Golf Club - - You Can be One Club Golf Expert

Golf is one of those leisurely games that one tends to play to relax, more than anything. Granted, I’ve only been a few times (putt-putt is my game) so maybe I haven’t found the competitive side to the game. One thing I do know is that you need a variety of clubs if you want to make the right shot. These clubs cost money, and are a pain to lug around. Wouldn’t it be great if you could just carry one around that could be changed to suit your needs? Apparently you can.



The 33-in-1 Telescoping Golf Club can be adjusted in ½-loft increments to simulate a wide variety of other clubs, and collapses down to only 19-inches long for storage. This breaks down to 5 putters, 2 drivers, 3 fairway woods, 14 irons and 9 wedges. Now as I said earlier, I’m no golf expert, but I’m guessing this one won’t hit quite the same as all of those other clubs. However, if you really don’t want to carry around a heavy golf bag, and like playing for fun, this might be the tool for you. The biggest setback is going to be the $200 price tag.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Giha Woo’s Minimalist Writing Tool "Clip + Pen"

Korean designer Giha Woo’s latest work is called Clip + pen. Known for creating various useful writing tools, Woo has added to the collection with this minimalist pen. 




I love the incorporation of an actual paper clip as a fastener because it’s kind of quirky. Either way, it’ll let you attach the pen any notepad or you can simply use the cap as a normal paper clip.


Giha Woo’s clip + pen is available either in blue or white.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Hollow Leg Stool by Christopher Kurtz - - Simple, Minimalistic Seat That Looks Like An Over-sized Button

I can’t help but say “awww” when I look at the Hollow Leg Stool by Christopher Kurtz.





The cute little Hollow Leg Stool is a simple, minimalistic seat that looks like an over-sized button when you look at it from the top. The stool is made entirely out of black walnut wood with a wax finish for an overall smooth look. You can make your living space look cute as a button with the Hollow Leg Stool.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Home Traveller by Anne Lorenz: A Hybrid of a Gigantic Bag And a Cabinet

If there was a close-up shot of the Home Traveller by Anne Lorenz, you’d never guess that it’s actually a cabinet.





The Home Traveller is a hybrid of a gigantic bag and a cabinet. While it may not have shelves for your items, the Home Traveller is still a piece of convenient mobile furniture that’s easy to move around. It’s also small which is perfect for compact apartments. This cabinet is the ideal space-saving storage system that would be perfect for any urban home.

Grand Prix Race Chair and Desk by PitStop Furniture - - Sure to Set the Hearts of Grand Prix Enthusiasts

There have been earlier instances of watches inspired by racing cars. However, it isn’t often that one encounters a workstation inspired by the Grand Prix. It may be a tad oxymoronic to imagine sitting for hours at a desk that has been inspired by racing cars. Nevertheless, the new Grand Prix Race Chair and Desk by PitStop Furniture is sure to set the hearts of Grand Prix enthusiasts racing. Here’s furniture flaunting components that are more commonly fitted into racing cars. You have racing spoilers, tower strut bars and more making their appearance here.



Designed with business professionals in mind, the Grand Prix Race Chair and Desk is not just a gimmick piece. On the contrary, this piece of furniture by PitStop furniture is high on functionality. The bucket seat chair is well-built and ergonomically designed. Plus, there is an aluminium shifter knob, coil-over spring suspension and brake calliper. One of the USPs of the chair is the height-adjustable armrest that is made of embossed high performance tire tread.

The 58-inch by 27-inch desk is spacious and has a workable glass top. The desk has a racing spoiler with a glass shelf. There are also braided hoses made of stainless steel for tension control. Bought as a set, the Grand Prix Race Chair and Desk costs $849. However, the desk and the chair can be purchased separately as well, for $499.99 and $399.99 respectively. Available in three colours, red, black and silver, the Grand Prix Race Chair and Desk comes with lifetime warranty from Intro-Tech Automotive Incorporated.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Teresa Scanlan of Nebraska: Crowned as The 2011 Miss America - - The Youngest Winner Since 1938 (Must See Video)


Irish-American, Teresa Scanlan of Nebraska was crowned as the 2011 Miss America during Saturday’s event at the Planet Hollywood Casino Resort in Las Vegas.

The 17-year-old is the youngest winner since 1938, when the competition rules changed.

Ms Scanlan is a Gering resident and attends Scottsbluff High School. She has aspirations for a career in politics according to the Miss America website. She hopes to attend law school and become a judge.

"At this point, attorneys and politicians are looked down on and have terrible reputations for being greedy and power hungry and I really think it's important for people who have their heart and mind in the right place to get into those powerful positions," she told The AP.

For her talent slot she played "Whitewater Chopped Sticks" on the piano.

On Saturday she spoke about national security in response to a question on the WikiLeaks scandal.

"You know when it came to that situation, it was actually based on espionage, and when it comes to the security of our nation, we have to focus on security first and then people's right to know, because it's so important that everybody who's in our borders is safe and so we can't let things like that happen, and they must be handled properly," she said.

The Nebraska contestant bet off 52 other pageant hopefuls to gain this years title.

The other four finalists included Emoly West of Oklahoma, Jacquie Brown of Washington, Jalee Fuselier of Hawaii and Alyse Eady of Arkansas.

The High School Student is the youngest winner since the pageant introduced age requirements in 1938. The age limit changed in 1993 and was lowered to 17 to 24. Prior to this, the youngest wiinner was 15-year-old Marian Bergeron of Connecticut, in 1933.


This year’s pageant marked the 90th anniversary of Miss America.

Contestants were judged on talent, appearance and demeanor based on performances, interviews, evening wear and swimsuit competitions.

The pageant aims to "to provide personal and professional opportunities for young women to promote their voices in culture, politics and the community," according to their website.