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This bear print chair almost looks like a hibernating bear.  If this were next to a log in the woods, I would run; next to bookcase in a living room, I would sit.

This synthetic sponge has a quality that absorbs oil, not water.  Designed by Abtech, this material can be used in oil spills and water pollution by absorbing up to three times its weight in hydrocarbons.  Not only does it absorb oils and grease, it can be molded into any shape possible.

The Casio Exilim TRYX is a home filmmaker’s dream.  With a 12-megapixel camera, touch screen and HDMI output, this pocket-sized camera also has a twist. 

The frame swivels out and twists 360 degrees for a clever grip, as well as doubling as an angled base.  Small, smart and fast — this camera is awesome!

Corning has made a “vision of tomorrow” centered around the common uses of glass.  Interactive housewares, electronics and transportation are all foreseen as the norm, all working together seamlessly to communicate in real time. This vision would revolutionize how we do common tasks, such as cooking breakfast and interacting with co-workers. 

Corning sees a future where shopping, business presentations and communicating with family is made easier and more effortless with glass.  The video below tells the story of A Day Made of Glass.

Though Corning wants to be seen as the company of the future, they have had a great deal to do with the past.  Over the course of 150 years, Corning’s accomplishments have included developing the primary lens of the Hubble Telescope, the glass for Edison’s light bulb, the windows of every manned space vehicle in the United States and the headlamp lenses for the American Motor Corporation. Even with all those accomplishments, their most famous work may just be the creation Pyrex and Corelle cookware.

The Salvation Army has made its way into the 21st century! With that said, having no change in your pocket is no longer an excuse for walking by without making a donation. These card swipes have been installed onto the traditional red kettles to give credit card users a quick and simple way to donate. People can also donate by downloading the Red Kettle app on their Apple devices or by texting “GIVE” to 85944 — which will make an automatic $10 donation.

It’s great to see that organizations like these can find a way to incorporate modern technologies into their philanthropy. It’s also nice to see that there are still people who will volunteer their time to ring a bell in the cold for a good cause.