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Designed in Barcelona, Spain, this finely crafted home distiller illustrates the nuances of English that are often lost in translation. The still’s copper frame is engraved with Missisipi Destil Co.–an honest, if poorly translated, attempt to pay homage to the distilling heritage of the American south. Destined to elicit questions from guests and encourage conversation, the distiller is reminiscent of those used to make brandy or extract essential oils from plants for use in perfumes. The alcohol burner, cucurbit, condensing pot, and collection cup are made from heat-resistant borosilicate glass–the same glass used in laboratory beakers. The distiller is mounted on a walnut base and its frame is made from five copper plates secured in place with copper rivets.

How much does it cost to bring this piece of memorabilia home? $199.95.

Fortunately, there are ways to channel the energy of children into something that can help their future. This is what the Playpump is designed to do. This merry-go-round is connected to pumps, and when children spin it, they are able to tap into the fresh water below.

There are approximately 1,000 of these pumps installed in Third World countries such as South Africa, Mozambique, Swaziland, and Zambia. They are “capable of producing of 1,400 liters of water per hour at 16 rpm from a depth of 40 meters, and is effective up to a depth of 100 meters.” In other words, as the children play, they will tap into wells of fresh water below.

I like what Playpump is doing, and admire their goals of bringing fresh drinking water to 10 million people by 2010.

However, I believe we really need to harness the seemingly unlimited energy of our children. Why not connect all merry-go-rounds and other playground equipment to turbines, and store up all the kinetic energy to power our schools?

The possibilities are limitless here, but still, kids are kids, and play shouldn’t always have some greater purpose. Children are the most valuable resource we have, not energy.

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This situation should never occur with modern-day technology. After all, we have microwave ovens that can make things hot in a short amount of time, but what we need is something that can make things cold, quickly. This is exactly what the Cooper Cooler Rapid Beverage Chiller is designed for.

All the user has to do is fill the Cooper Chiller’s compartment with ice and water and put the can in. The machine then does the work of spinning the can for about sixty seconds, which will cool it down to 43 or 34 degrees Fahrenheit.

The process can chill a can 40 times faster than leaving it in the fridge, and it can even work on bottles of wine. I am assuming that the user cannot close the lid, but I have no idea how large the Cooper Chiller actually is.

I don’t know about you, but the Cooper Chiller is the gift that wasn’t under my tree this Christmas. If someone had given me an Amazon gift certificate, I would gladly shell out $60 and order a Cooper Chiller. In fact, I think that every workplace and household that has a microwave should have a Cooper Chiller.

For more information about the Cooper Chiller and other quick-fix coolers, click here.

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The WineCruzer 5-Pack Magnum Wine Carrying Case is the latest release from WineCruzer, and it claims to offer maximum protection against impact, vibration and thermal shock. Don’t worry about desperate (and thirsty) thieves sneaking away with a bottle or two, since this case can be further secured with a padlock. These corrosion-proof latches are a snap to open and close, ensuring the flow of good wine doesn’t stop abruptly to spoil the mood. As for the case itself, it comes equipped with sturdy polyurethane wheels with stainless steel bearings. In addition, it boasts a retractable extension handle that makes it a snap to tote around five of your most precious bottles in relative safety.

The thermally insulated dark-hue closed cell foam interior is able to shelter up to five magnum wine bottles, and has been extensively tested to regulate variations in temperature for those who are especially particular about their wines. Its virtually indestructible hard-shell case is able to take to the skies in any season or hemisphere with an unconditional lifetime warranty. You can always settle for much cheaper alternatives in the form of styrofoam containers, leather carriers, or picnic-type baskets, but these won’t do nuts when it comes to providing adequate protection. I’d go so far as to call this WineCruzer offering an investment.

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Fortunately, Brandimage has created the 360 Bottle. I’m assuming it is called the 360 because it is 100 percent recyclable. How is that possible? Because the Brandimage 360 is made of paper.

Granted, the 360 Bottle doesn’t have the clear aesthetic of most water bottles, but I think we all need to sacrifice a lot of plastic to Save the Earth. It certainly is an idea whose time has come, and it has already received an IDEA (International Design Excellence Award) for this concept.

By the way, you can use these paper bottles for more than just water. So are we looking at an age where all our liquids: water, soda, and Frappuccino are only available via paper bottles? If we really are desperate about the environment, then the answer is “heck, yeah”.

All right, this leaves only one question. How does a 100% paper bottle make the water or other liquids taste? It’s like those water bottles for your bike that always make your water taste like plastic. Hopefully these paper bottles won’t have the same effect.

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The Vinotemp VT-12TEDi iCellar model wine cooler features an innovative new aesthetic design paired with our reliable wine cooler technology from similar units like the VT-12TEDS. This cellar holds up to 12 bottles.

Some of the features available on the iCellar include :-

• Sleek, black and stainless mirrored design offers an exclusive modern look
• Energy-efficient, ultra-quiet thermoelectric cooling technology
• Bright blue LED display
• Easy to use touchscreen control panel
• Double-paned glass door offers additional insulation and UV protection
• Soft interior lighting
• Sturdy, pull-out chrome shelves
• Temperature range: 50-66 degrees F
• Capacity (approx): 12 bottles
• Dimensions: 19.8″H x 14″W x 18.9″D

Well, with Christmas coming right up in a month’s time or so, it would be nice to make sure your home is well stocked with the finest wines to share with friends and family alike, making the $229 iCellar a very viable option for many who love to entertain. Just make sure you have another $79 to cover the shipping costs.

According to Lamar Ball, CEO of Smart Start, “Drunk driving is preventable; we are committed to saving lives and making our roadways safe. Assisting in the prevention of the needless incidence of drunk driving is our mission, and research shows interlocks are a proven tool in reducing DWI recidivism.”

This futuristic tool is a commitment by SSI to display their ongoing commitment when it comes to helping authorities monitor interlock offenders. This technology has proven itself to be a major step forward for ignition interlock technology, and it will provide answers to the million dollar question: “How do I know who took the interlock test?” Guess there is no fooling technology, but what happens when one wears one of those masks found in the Mission Impossible series that match the exact photograph used? Will it be able to circumvent the safety system then?

The device can be found all over Texas, and SSI will be offering free installation from now until January next year, so might as well take advantage of this three-month window period to take full advantage of the situation.

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It’s an injected-molded polystyrene 3 piece cup holder. Our intuitive design makes it easy to assemble. Our low order minimums make it easy for you to try Beer on a Stick at your next event! We are sure you’ll share our enthusiasm for this new product. Sit back and enjoy one of your favorite beverages using the Beer on a Stick cup holder and we’re sure you’ll agree that this item is truly unique and fun.

Well, there is nothing quite as manly as making a toast using a frosty mug that you hold in your hand, and not some pansy-looking device like this. I’m not sure who the target market is, but it would be interesting to see just how many people or corporations pick this up for their next dinner bash.

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The Breathable Glass designers have come up with a top secret formula that not only greatly improves the “nose” (smell to you and me) of your wine, but renders any wine poured into the glass ready for drinking within a few minutes. This means you can enjoy that vintage bottle you’ve been hiding in the cellar for the last few years without clearing a huge window in your schedule. A few minutes in one of these glasses is the equivalent of it sitting in a decanter for one to two hours, and without any change to the wine’s character and structure. Of course you don’t need to be a wine lover to appreciate the genius of these glasses as they will work just as well with spirits and fruit juices, lifting the flavors head and shoulders above normal glasses. Discover just how great your wine can taste with the most revolutionary wine improver to hit the market in years.

Perfect for those of us who are always living life in the fast lane and can’t be bothered to wait longer than expected before enjoying the fruits (juice) of their labor. They retail for £24.99.

With fast food joints offering a limited soft drink menu of usually Coke, Diet Coke, Orange, 7up and Root Beer (or their Pepsi “equivalents”) sometimes the only way to keep drink options interesting is with the classic “suicide,” (mixing them all). Well now, Coca Cola is poised to introduce a Fountain Machine that will dispense soft drinks with up to 100 flavor combinations.

What’s advantageous to store owners is that they won’t have to redesign their beverage stations to accommodate the new dispenser, as it takes up the same space as current machines offering 8 flavors. The design can do this thanks to high-concentrate ingredients which come in cartridges, a design that’s much like that of a printer, thereby allowing for the simple swapping out of replacement cartridges on the fly, or for changing out unpopular flavors for new ones.

“Innovation is our lifeblood,” said Chris Lowe, president of the Coca-Cola North America food service and on-premise division, “and we wanted a dispenser that offers consumers greater beverage variety while helping our customers increase beverage profitability.”

Early prototypes underwent testing earlier this summer with Coke planning a limited release sometimes next year.

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Super stylish, these sleek glass cylinders contain inner chambers shaped like iconic drinking vessels. Simply pour in a drink and the familiar shape of a champagne flute, a martini glass or a liqueur glass appears. How cool is that! Handmade and mouth-blown, InsideOut Glasses are guaranteed to wow guests with their elegant and contemporary styling. Better still, drinks stay cooler for longer because mitts only make contact with the outer cylinder. Chill one in the freezer and the effect, both visually and practically, is stunning. Sub-zero glassware? Absolutely.

Purists will probably cry foul that this desecrates centuries old tradition of how certain liquors are drunk, but hey – if I can afford to pay for bottles of Kristal without flinching, nobody tells me how I should drink my champagne. You can pick up a set of InsideOut Glasses (2 glasses) for £39.95. Choose from champagne or martini varieties.

Brütül (brew tool) introduces the ultimate device for creating the classic Black and Tan and other delicious layered beers. We logged hundreds of hours designing and building the world’s most versatile beer layering device, the Lagerhead Black and Tan Turtle. Equipped with the “Snapper” bottle opener, this handsome Chelonian pours a delicious layered beer time after time.

Hmm, I’m really thirsty for some golden nectar right after this post, but it might be a bit too early in the day to start knocking back some booze.