Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Introducing a Totally Hands Free Umbrella -- Nubrella | Inventor Spot

Someone please get  me this for my birthday, LOL

Introducing a Totally Hands Free Umbrella -- Nubrella | Inventor Spot

Introducing a Totally Hands Free Umbrella -- Nubrella

by Aditi Simlai Tiwari, March 18, 2008

Ever wish you had an umbrella that was totally hands free?

Alan KaufmanAlan Kaufman"I never planned on inventing a product I just noticed a problem and came up with a solution" Alan Kaufman.

So said the inventor of Nubrella , which basically is named for new+umbrella, billed to be the ultimate weather protector. It is the first truly hands free umbrella in the world. The creator claims that it stops rain, wind, snow and extreme cold- and keeps your head, face and shoulders dry.

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The idea for the invention all began one windy day in December 2002 when Alan was standing in one of his wireless stores in lower Manhattan. Mr. Kaufman began to observe people's umbrellas inverting and the constant struggles to maintain their umbrella in the proper position.

It was at that moment an image popped into the mind of this inventor. Immediately he ran over to a desk and drew that image and thus nubrella was born!

The patent pending "shoulder straps" and "offset handle" of the Nubrella ensures that one can be completely hands free. So talking on the cell-phone or sipping a hot cup of coffee while walking in the rain will not only be possible, it will be probable with the Nubrella.

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The Nubrella also promises to never invert in a wind, so no more sudden drenchings.

Exploiting the fundamental flaws of today's traditional umbrella design, the new oval, streamlined and aerodynamic design is far safer and more reliable as it has no sharp points, poles or rods. Another cool feature of the Nubrella is that you don't hold it, like a normal umbrella, you wear it.

All this for a meager US$60.

The only other feature I could possibly ask for is a couples version...Mr. Kaufman are you listening?

Thanks to the MakeWorldBetter.

House Considers Making Owners Report Lost, Stolen Handguns|abc27 News

Wait...People aren't doing this already? WTF?!


House Considers Making Owners Report Lost, Stolen Handguns|abc27 News

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The state House of Representatives has wrapped up consideration of a proposal to impose criminal penalties on gun owners who don't quickly inform police when a handgun is lost or stolen.

The legislation is designed to combat straw purchasers of illegal handguns, would require reporting within 72 hours of when a
weapon is found to be missing.

Debate ended for the night after about two hours when the chamber adjourned upon hitting its 11 p.m. curfew. Session was due
to resume at Tuesday morning.

The amendment states that when police come across a handgun in a criminal investigation, any first-time non-reporting owner can be charged with a summary offense.

A second offense would be a misdemeanor and a third offense a felony.

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House Passes Bill to Cover 270,000 Uninsured Adults|abc27 News

YAY! Finally healt insurance for me!


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A bill to provide health insurance to about 270,000 uninsured Pennsylvanians passed the state House of Representatives and was sent over to the Senate.

The Monday vote was 118 to 81, with Democrats providing most of the support.

The bill would establish the Pennsylvania Access to Basic Care program, covering legal U.S. residents ages 19 to 64 who meet
income guidelines and have gone six months without insurance.

The annual cost is expected to reach $1.1 billion by 2012-13.

The bill also has provisions to help smaller low-wage employers provide health insurance.

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