Kumming China’s Kingdom Of The Dwarves: A Little Person Theme Park

At a time when society as a whole seems to be more focused on embracing
vs exploiting the differences between individuals around the world, this
business concept comes across as brash and insensitive. However, this
controversial theme park has had proven success, and promises that
promoting cultural sensitivity and respect is integral to their business
model.

Bringing Affordable Light To The Dark Continent

LEDsafari lamps

 One of five inventors of the LEDsafari lamp interviewed an African
student who was recently trained to build his own LEDsafari.  The
student is very enthused about the invention because it is going to
bring affordable light to his continent, giving Africans more time in
the evening to study, to discuss, to work, to create… It will make
them more productive and, thereby, richer.  A simple, cheap, safe, and
environmentally clean lamp, this student hopes, will ‘light up the Dark
Continent.’

Despite Doomed Predictions, Facebook Is Not Dying Out – It Just Has Google-Like Aspirations

Facebook LogoEvery time Facebook acquires a new app or drops billions of dollars on someone else’s work, the internet becomes abuzz with criticisms, claiming that these moves are a harbinger of the end for the billion-dollar company.  However, the cunning Mark Zuckerberg actually has been planning his next move with these new toys all along; something that goes beyond that big blue social giant that propelled him to success.   

The Island Of The Misfit Foods: Catering With Ugly Produce

As a not just self-proclaimed kitchenphobe, culinary businesses aren’t
among my favorite, unless they’re really, really cool. With that
disclaimer, the fact that I am really excited about this business has to
say something to you about how innovative it is.

Swedish Super Helmet Helps Firefighters See Through Smoke

Prototype of the C-Thru Smoke Diver HelmetDeveloped to aid the brave men and women of our fire department, the C-Thru Smoke Diving Helmet harnesses a vast array of technologies to help aid rescuers when combating a blaze — including augmented reality, noise cancellation, improved communications, and a thermal-optic camera. 

Google Glass & Politicians Through The Looking Glass

Google Glass & Politicians Through The Looking GlassPolitical campaigns, down through the centuries have used the technology of the times to help enhance a candidate’s
competitive edge. Innovating communication channels has always played a
key role in reaching and targeting constituencies during national
elections. Presidential candidates who failed to embrace the new
technologies of their day often found themselves vulnerable in the eyes
of the public.

Yey! You Can Really Remote Control A Roach from Your Smart Phone

Smart Phone Controlled RoachInventors have not only created a method for hacking the nervous system
of a cockroach and allowing the insect to be controlled remotely, but
apparently – like so many other things these days – there’s an app for
that.

BioWeld1: Amazing Israeli Invention Eliminates Surgical Scars and Stitches

Cold Plasma TechnologyThe idea of closing surgical incisions without a needle and thread is a revolutionary concept. Out of Israel comes the brainchild for a brilliant innovation that utilizes cold plasma technology to close surgical wounds. Read on and…be amazed.

Fargo, Silicon Valley For Small Business Startups, Minus “Aw Jeez” & Silos

Fargo, Silicon Valley For Small Business Startups, Minus "Aw Jeez" & SilosThe critically acclaimed 1996 dark comedy film Fargo, written and directed by The Coen Brothers is coming
to the small screen. That’s right, the hilarious yodeling accent made
famous by actress Frances McDorman in the classic flick also featuring
Steve Buscemi and William H. Macy has cast equal star power for a TV
version about to kick-off on the FX network this week. But that’s not
the only reason Fargo’s in the news these days. . .

‘Flash Boys’ Forces E*Trade Baby Into Retirement? [Videos]

'Flash Boys' Forces E*Trade Baby Into Retirement? [Videos]Differing from a tangible invention, new virtual tools for traders are shaking up the financial industry. Michael Lewis’ Flash Boys
— a top-selling treatise on the state of modern-day Wall Street — is
turning the stock market ecosystem on its head. For those who still
think the hallowed halls of the stock exchange is still about alpha-male
floor traders whaling in trading pits to ‘buy’ and ‘sell’ – think again
— for that world is officially DOA.