Hasta La Gadget!

There is nothing I hate more than flies. Somehow, above all other insects, some of which I know are much more disgusting, the fly just seems to scream filth and disease. Did you know most flies vomit on whatever it wants to eat, in order to suck up the nutrients in liquid form? Anytime a fly lands on my food, I picture that, and I’m done, doesn’t matter how good dinner was, in the garbage it goes. As you can imagine, I’m not a huge fan of the summer ritual known as, the picnic.

Well, forget your fly smashing swatter and check out the BUG-A-SALT, a specialized weapon that utilizes ordinary table salt in order for you to mount your fly attack. With no cords or batteries, the BUG-A-SALT salt gun has deadly accuracy up to 3 feet, and it leaves the insects intact allowing for easy clean up. Come on, you know theres a bit of a killer in you, and bug hunting is legal, with no license required.

You simply lift the loader cap and pour in ordinary granulated table salt, which, when filled, will yield approximately 50 shots, you cock the weapon by sliding the handle towards you and pushing away the barrel of the gun, this action will activate the auto safety and the pop up sight, and ready you to claim your prey, simply release the safety…and launch your attack!

Effective against roaches, wasps and even mosquito’s the BUG-A-SALT shoots only a pinch of salt and the manufacturer suggests firing your weapon at some tin foil in order to check spray patterns and pinpoint your aim. The BUG-A-SALT is now ready for pre-order for 30 bucks from bugasalt.com. As with any weapon, be careful of others eyes and faces, and don’t harm butterflies or protected insects. Flies however, are fair game.

[ BUG-A-SALT – Insect Hunting at its Best copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

I spend a lot of time searching the Internet for new and different things to write about and for some reason I keep coming across different ways to memorialize our dearly departed. I’ve told you about drive thru funerals, and diamonds made from ashes, and talking headstones, so I figure what the heck… In keeping with tradition I might as well let you in on this too.

An Arlington Vermont company called Cremation Solutions is creating custom made cremation urns in the shape of your loved ones head. Thats right, with just one or two pictures of the persons face, and by using state of the art 3D imaging techniques, the company will make a polymer compound likeness of your loved one’s head and mount it on a marble base. Excellent.

I know you’re probably wondering, so yes, the heads will have hair, for folks that had very closely cropped hair, it can simply be digitally added to the head, or the company will gladly add a wig, per your specifications. Ashes are loaded from the bottom and a beautiful brass nameplate is affixed to the heads luxurious black marble base.

These, um, nifty little keepsakes come in 2 sizes, with the almost life-size head coming in at around 11 inches tall and is capable of holding the entire remains of your average sized dead person. The “keepsake” sized urn comes in at only 6 inches tall and will only be able to hold a small portion of the ashes, but promises years of enjoyment as a “treasured family heirloom.” I keep wondering why they didn’t go all out and make it talk… now there’s something for your mantle that could really give you the creeps! Prices start at around 600 bucks for the keepsake urn and $2600 for the full size, find out more at cremationsolutions.com

[ Personalized Cremation Urn – Comes out a Head copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Everyone has a unique family history, but some folks seem to know more about who and where they come from and others would like to know more, but there isn’t really anyone left to ask. I have found that even the people who have a firm grasp on their family story recognize that the story always ends somewhere, obviously well before the actual beginning. Where do we all really come from? Who were our ancestors? I only know about my great-great grandmother, who came before her? at least tell me where she came from…

Well, it probably won’t give you all the answers, but it’s an interesting start, check out Ancestry by DNA offering unique DNA tests that can answer some questions about your percentages of European, Indigenous American, Sub-Saharan African or East Asian ancestry. So if you’re wondering where your real roots lie, this may be the test for you… and you might be very surprised at what you find.

Also offered is Lineage DNA testing, this test will allow you to discover your direct ancestors geographic origins. You can trace maternal, paternal, or both lineages and learn about the migration routes your ancient family traveled, on their way to making history, and ultimately, making YOU.

The Ancestry kits are mailed to you directly and contain a DNA collection kit, a certificate that is suitable for framing, and a comprehensive guide explaining your results. The Lineage kits contain the collection kit and a full color lineage certificate listing your haplogroup (groups that share a common ancestor) along with a description booklet and the guide. Prices start at around 99 bucks. Check out ancestrybydna.com for more information. At least now I understand why this nice Italian girl likes Chinese food so much… go figure.

[ Ancestry by DNA – Finally Answers the Question, Where do I Come From? copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

How many options do you really have when you’re dead? I know its a bit of a strange question, but it’s one you might want to ask yourself. Are you leaning towards a black lacquer perma-seal casket with brass handles and accents? Does anyone actually choose their casket? I mean, it seems to me you’re going to be spending a lot of time in it, maybe you should have a hand in picking it out.

Don’t worry, just check out Casket Furniture, a Canadian company hell bent on offering you a more personalized experience than your average mass produced box. Imagine choosing from a unique bed, bookshelf, entertainment center, coffee table or even a pool table, that you can use and enjoy now, and then transform it into your final resting place you know… when the time comes.

Can a household furnishing get any more useful than this? This unique furniture is built to last a lifetime… Well a little more than a lifetime actually. This beautiful coffin becomes part of your life, and then you get to use it again, when youre dead. Using a Furniture Casket will likely take the burden off your loved ones, both emotionally, and financially when you simply pick out a casket that you can use and enjoy right now, saving the expense of them buying one for you, later!

Okay, I know this is a bit of a stretch, and that your family will likely have some sort of an emotional reaction when you ask them to use a drink coaster on your coffin coffee table, but who cares? It’s your funeral! Check out more delightful designs at casketfurniture.com

[ Casket Furniture – You CAN Take it with You when You Go copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

We have done a lot of posts about iPhone cases that look good and keep your phones safe. We’ve told you about some cases that give your phone a little extra battery power when needed, and we have also covered quite a few apps that help you thwart an attack in an attempt to keep you safe , But now we have a case that does it all…

Meet the Yellow Jacket, touted as the worlds first smartphone defense case, this nifty, iPhone case packs a whopping 650K volt stun gun, AND an external battery that can give you about 20 hours of additional standby battery time. Designed with safety in mind, this seemingly simple case delivers an incapacitating jolt and inflicts a would-be attacker with some serious pain, giving you the seconds you need to get away and then leaves you with enough battery life to call the cops.

The Yellow Jacket features a safety switch and special cap that prevents you from accidentally shocking yourself while you’re trying to call your mom about her doctors appointment, and in less than a second, you can be ready to press the activation button and confront an assailant. I imagine if you found yourself in an uncomfortable situation, like in a late night empty parking garage, you could easily just have your Yellow Jacket ready to go.

Made for the iPhone 4 and 4S, the case is charged using the same cable as your iPhone, and you can even charge your phone without removing the device. The Yellow Jacket comes in black, white, pink and limited edition gold and is available for pre-order at yellowjacketcase.com for around 100 bucks. I know what you’re wondering, if I zap someone with my phone, will it drop my call? Sources tell me no…. so go ahead, make my day. (not available in all areas)

[ Yellow Jacket iPhone Case – Protects your Phone, AND You! copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]