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Here are some Useful Gadgets

TRANSPARENT TOASTER 

You love toast, but you always burn it? Then, this invention is for you. This transparent toaster allows you to see the bread while it is toasting so you just have to take it out when the color is right. This idea is based on a transparent heating glass technology. 

 

BUTTER CUTTER 

One Click Butter Cutter controls your portion as an important part of staying healthy. This ingenious butter cutter delivers one standard pat with each click of the handle. 

 

DAY CLOCK 

What day is today? You don't know? Then you need a Day Clock. It's uniquely designed to keep track of weekly events like your golf day, card night, movie night, and so much more. It's ideal for vacations and cruises when it's easy to lose track of the day. 

 

Particularly good for retirees!! 

LASER SCISSORS 

Laser Scissors Cutting a straight line has never been easier. Just aim the pin-point laser and follow the line. The scissor blades are stainless steel and cut very clean with a micro edge. 

 

TOILET SEAT LIFTER 

'Who left the Toilet Seat up?' The Peace Maker will end the battle of the toilet seat. Merely step on the pedal to activate the lifting mechanism. When finished, remove your foot from the pedal and the seat gently comes to a rest where it started. 

 

ILLUMINATING CAR SLIPPERS 

Do you get up at night to drink water, go to the toilet... Do you wish you could see in the dark? Remarkably bright LED lights are triggered by your footsteps and light up the floor 30 feet in front of you; ultra-soft plush style are extra comfortable and cozy warm. 

 

THE THING' - INFANT PILLOW 

The Zany is an ergonomic infant pillow designed by a mum to mimic the size, weight, touch, and feel of her hand and forearm to help her baby with comfort, support, protection, and development. The Zany can help calm your baby and help your baby sleep better through the night. 

 

TRAVELER'S PHRASE BOOK T-SHIRT 

If you are traveling a lot and don't always know the language of the country you are visiting, then this T-shirt is for you. It has a phrase book printed on it so just point a finger at the pictogram you need and then point it twice at the question mark, which means, 'Where is it?' and in no time you have found what you were looking for... Or not. (Another possibility for the foreign language impaired) 

 

WHEEL-MOVING BENCH

Whether you want to sit in the sun or in the shade, near the river or under the tree... Now you have your movable bench, to sit wherever you like. 

Japan

Japan is an island nation in East Asia. The characters that make up Japan's name mean "sun-origin", which is why Japan is sometimes referred to as the "Land of the Rising Sun".

Japan is an archipelago of 6,852 islands. The four largest islands are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku, which together comprise about ninety-seven percent of Japan's land area. Japan has the world's tenth-largest population, with over 127 million people. Honshu's Greater Tokyo Area, which includes the de facto capital city of Tokyo and several surrounding prefectures, is the largest metropolitan area in the world, with over 30 million residents.

A major economic power, Japan has the world's third-largest economy by nominal GDP and by purchasing power parity. It is also the world's fourth-largest exporter and fourth-largest importer. Although Japan has officially renounced its right to declare war, it maintains a modern military with the sixth largest military budget, used for self-defense and peacekeeping roles. 

After Singapore, Japan has the lowest homicide rate (including attempted homicide) in the world. According to Japan's health ministry, Japanese women have the second highest life expectancy of any country in the world. According to the United Nations, Japan also has the third lowest infant mortality rate.

Geisha, Kyoto 


Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto 


Sumo, Tokyo 


Early Morning Tokyo 


Bamboo, Arashiyama 


Alley, Kyoto 


Monks 


Snow Monkey, Nagano 


Mount Fuji


Bandai Volcano 


Ohuri Park, Fukuoka


Swans, Hokkaido


Hachiman Festival, Takayama


Buddha, Kamakura 


Fuji TV Building, Tokyo

The 2013 Sony World Photography Awards

The World Photography Organisation just revealed the shortlists for the Professional, Open and Youth categories of the 2013 Sony World Photography Awards. 

In a year that saw over 122,000 entries from 170 countries – the highest number of submissions to date – the judges have selected a shortlist of photographs that stood out beyond all others for their impressive high quality, originality and modern appeal.

White-handed Tree Frog by Hudson Garcia


Journey to Jerusalem of Africa by Gali Tibbon


Dubai Aerials by Johannes Heuckeroth


Inside Kabul’s Screens by Danish Siddiqui


Makro Dunyasi by Mehmet Karaca


Game of Colors by Anurag Kumar


Starry Tree by Elmar Akhmetov


Running for Life by Frederick van Heerden


Wasp by John Matzick


Yi Peng Lantern Festival 2012 by Ng Chai Hock


Haweswater Calm by Joe Stockdale




The Godfather by Peter Delaney


Butterfly Magic by Petar Sabol


Action Inside by Markus Reugels

Blue Pond in Hokkaido, Japan

The Blue Pond is located in the left bank of the River Bieigawa, southeast of the town of Biei in Hokkaido, Japan, about 2.5 km northwest from the Platinum hot springs at the foot of Mt. Tokachi. 

The pond gets its name from the unnaturally bright blue hue of its water. With tree stumps protruding from the surface of the water, not unlike Lake Kaindy, the Blue Pond has an ethereal and enchanting appearance.