When my roommate Jason, offered me a bowl of popcorn the other day, I was very excited about getting a wonderful surprise snack. Then I began to give the popcorn some thought. I came this this revelation. When eating popcorn what is the most difficult thing about it?… That’s right having to make several trips…
As an inventor and idea person, it’s crucial to anticipate trends and technological advancements. I’m guessing that video phones will be everywhere in the next 5-50 years or so. The video phone holder allows users to stylishly communicate hands free. As you can see this is basically a hat with a flexible rod sticking out…
Hollywood Video has a wonderful new self service kiosk that will give you video recommendations based on your phone number. Surprisingly if you happen to type a phone number of some random acquaintance it will also give you a list of recommendations. I love how the words “HELP” and “GREAT” are in all caps. In…
I certainly do love Portland. Wednesday I just had to venture downtown to see Laura Gibson play for free in the Music on Main concert series. Despite not venturing downtown too often, I really have been enjoying my recent trips. There is so much going on in Portland it’s not even funny. Right now if…
Ideas begot ideas. Back to the problematic spoon. The DripDip Power Spoon is a spoon that allows you to control the wetness level in the bite you are taking. Basically this spoon is made from two stacked spoons, the top having holes in it to allow liquids to be collected by the lower spoon. If…
It always troubles me to see people frustrated with utensils. Probably one of the most problematic eating utensil is the spoon. It’s a device that has probably been around for a hundred years and yet, the design has changed only slightly. How many times are you eating something with a spoon and thought to yourself…
Turn your boring Power Point presentations to exciting cardboard versions. Our bookkeeping friend over at Nickeled N Dimed gave us this wonderful idea. Give stunning presentations on reused cardboard. Anyone who has ever had to sit through a Power Point presentation will agree, a black sharpie on cardboard would make a much better presentation. So,…
Almost every time I see my friend Mike Larson he starts off conversation with this line… “Drew I have the greatest idea!” Some of his ideas totally flop, while other ideas have been spectacular. His idea for travel luggage is brilliant. So many people have luggage that has the handle and wheels on it. Well…
A while ago Häagen-Dazs had this contest where you come up with new icecream flavors. I had totally intended to enter although I didn’t find the time to actually complete the entry form. Now the contest is down to the final three. Since I didn’t get a chance to enter, I decided to share my…