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“Release the Kraken!” Now that is definitely coming out from my mouth, should my bank balance and accountant agree to be enlightened by as much as £35,000 for The Octopus Chair. Yes sir, you read that right – this uniquely shaped piece of home furniture is perfect to set the proper tone at your next dinner party, as you hold a Pirates of the Caribbean theme, while you comfortably park your rear end on this giant octopus. Exquisitely detailed to the extent that you might even think it moved a wee bit (this tends to happen when you get a little tipsy from all the merry making that is going on), this opulent dining chair is ideal to project your already eccentric personality upon the rest of the party goers.

Spanish artist Maximo Riera is the brains (and hands) behind The Octopus Chair, and I do admit, it is definitely going to be extremely challenging to blend in this chair with the rest of the furniture that you have at home. Then again, if you can afford something this expensive, surely you are able to go ahead with an interior makeover to obtain an underwater look and feel. More than 30 professionals, overseen by Riera himself, were employed to make this chair that boasts of rich leather upholstery.

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Who would have thought that something as scientific as the Periodic Table would have ended up as one which spews out words and phrases that are definitely not on the “Approved” list by your parents and parents-in-law? Yes, and being naughty also has its price – we are talking about the £50,000 Interactive Periodic Table of Swearing here after all. Whoever said that swearing shows off your lack of vocabulary? Prove the naysayers otherwise with a vocabulary that is backed scientifically (to a certain extent), and in a hilarious manner to boot.

Created in association with renowned artisans at Clay design studio, this is one exclusive piece of world-class art that is a fully interactive periodic table of filth. With 103 brightly colored buttons to choose from, pressing any of them will release a vocal utterance of profanities, insults and highly innovative cusses. The swears will be arranged in groups that have their own symbols and numbers to help you remain organized.

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“I’m looking to buy a small HD LED projector to use at home for movies and games etc. I’d prefer it to be small to avoid having another large black box cluttering up the place and LED because of the decent lifetime compared to traditional projectors. I’d be happy with a 720p resolution device, but a lot of pico projectors are under 30 lumens, is this level sufficient for a decent size-display in a dim room? Thanks a bunch!”

So, what’s it gonna be dear friends? If you don’t know the drill: it’s a jump to your left, a step to your right, put your hands on your hips and leave a comment below.

Ask Engadget: Best HD LED Pico Projector for a small room? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Designed to be a soft interactive toy for kids, rather than a protective case for your tablet, Totoya’s plush creatures completely swallow and protect your iPad while providing a peek at its display through a couple of strategic holes. More »

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This week may not have been incredibly packed with news in the mobile world, but it was still easy to miss a few stories here and there. Here’s some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of wireless for the week of January 23, 2012:

Continue reading Mobile Miscellany: week of January 23, 2012

Mobile Miscellany: week of January 23, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It’s an Apple patent application: please be aware this is unlikely to wind up in your next device, please fasten seat belts and fix your tray table in the fixed and upright position. Inside the bezel of your iDevice or Mac is a magnet that operates a switch — that will only be activated when a “correlated” magnet inside a key-fob makes contact. That’s the thinking behind Cupertino’s newest patent application, attempting to turn magnets into a way of keeping your stuff secure. An example listed in the patent is using a stylus with specially encoded magnets to securely unlock an iPad, which we attribute to a zealous patent attorney and not a reversal of the “they blew it” rule. It may sound ridiculous when you first consider it, but given the magnetic-activation of the iPad 2′s smart cover, it’s not as outlandish as you believe. Still, we’ll believe it if we see it in a couple of years.

Apple patent looks to create ‘secure magnets’ to unlock your device originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Everyone wants to be young – just take a look at all of the beauty products that claim that they can shave off years from one’s face, not to mention the wonders of modern plastic surgery. Well, here is something from Hammacher that might just interest you – the 9.95 Aesthetician’s Skin Rejuvenator. Relying on the same kind of therapy light that is used by aestheticians in order to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and enlarged pores, this is the stuff that NASA dabbles with, so it had better work! Sporting two dozen LEDs which emit four pulsating wavelengths of infrared light in order to stimulate the production of collagen and cell growth, what you get in theory would be smoother, younger-looking skin.

Anyone willing to fork out the kind of money in order to try out the effects? It is said that the kind of light therapy used facilitates blood circulation, which in turn increases elastin cell production, reducing blemishes and having you end up with softer skin.

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Forrester has announced the results of its latest survey, which encompassed 10,000 enterprise computer users, across 17 countries. It looked at the degree of Apple product adoption in businesses and support for them within IT services. There’s plenty to chew on, but here’s the big one; over a fifth of those surveyed uses an Apple product for work. This, however, includes workers using their personal devices for work tasks, with 11 percent using their iPhone, 9 percent their iPad and 8 percent working on their Macs. Half of the enterprises included in Forrester’s survey plan to increase the number of Macs used by 52 percent, while nearly half of the firms are already issuing Apple PCs to employees, gaining even more traction within IT departments in the US and Western Europe. Unsurprisingly, given its premium pricing, those using Apple gear are more likely to be higher paid, while also (paradoxically) younger and in a senior rank. More specifically, 43 percent of those making over 0,000 a year use an iPhone, iPad or Mac. No cause or effect here, ladies and gents, but we’ll be putting in our expense claim for a new set of business iPads very soon.

Forrester: Apple makes strides into enterprises, users iWork hard for the money originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’ve seen Ice Cream Sandwich and the Galaxy Nexus in action, then it should be clear that the menu button has no future in the Android ecosystem. In order to drive that point home, Google has posted over at the Android Developer blog urging app creators to “say goodbye to the menu button.” With the until now standard key getting the boot, big G wants devs to start designing interfaces that focus on the ActionBar introduced with Honeycomb. Of course, there’s only so much room on the screen, and that’s where the “action overflow” button comes in handy. Those vertical elipsis hide useful, but perhaps secondary options, that don’t fit in the action bar. It also pops up on the far right of the navigation bar as a replacement to the menu button… basically because it behaves the same as menu, just in a different location. If nothing else at least Google is pushing Android and its apps towards a more uniform design. Check out the source for more details.

Google tells Android devs to kick the menu button to the curb, seriously you guys originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you have a teenager or young adult in your family suffering from problems with drugs, it may be time to think about contacting a young adult drug addiction rehab clinic for advice on any programs available. These clinics offer an ideal environment to help deal with addiction problems. The young person will receive all the support and encouragement they need to recover from their dependency on drugs.

Adolescent Years

Adolescence can be a difficult part of one’s life. Hormones are all over the place and this can cause mood swings and vulnerability. Sometimes, young people deal with the changes going on in their minds and bodies by turning to drugs as a quick fix for dealing with confidence issues. The downside of this is the pain of addiction.

Health Insurance

Some health insurance providers can cover the costs of staying in this type of residential care. The clinics are usually in beautiful surroundings and are clean and comfortable. The patient will be supported and encouraged by the specially trained staff that is there to help 24 hours a day.

Peers

Meeting others of the same age and with the same problems is an important part of the treatment. The patient learns that they are not alone in this, as drug dependency can sometimes make a person feel isolated. Group therapy is a great way of exploring and exchanging ideas on what works best to beat cravings.

Mental Illness

Sometimes, addictions can be indicative of mental illness and there are psychiatrists and psychologists at these residential care homes to provide any extra help needed. This could be through the use of medications. Other therapies can also be discussed.

Holistic Treatment

Many clinics have a holistic approach to weed rehab. This could be through the use of alternative therapies like reflexology or yoga sessions. Treating the body and mind as a whole can help address the stresses and trigger factors that lead to cravings for drugs.

Recreation

An important part of recovery is to take part in recreational activities. This helps the young people keep their minds and bodies occupied and can be great fun and a source of bonding with their peers. Sports and leisure activities available can include things like swimming, basketball or canoeing.

Life Skills Training

Young adults will also receive life skills coaching. This will help to prepare them for their future and get the ball rolling on their future plans such as education or career options. This is a very important part of treatment as it gives the young adults options and helps them think about their future enabling them to get better to achieve their goals.

Family

The family is also very much involved in the patient’s recovery program. They can receive advice and education on recognizing emotional triggers that could lead to a relapse. They also get emotional support and family counseling. Families are also encouraged to get involved in some leisure activities with their loved ones.