Inexhaustible water source

If potable water scarcity is not on your survival list yet, have no worries, it is most likely to appear rather soon. Here are several facts that might convince you in a more appropriate manner:

• 70% of worldwide ocean are glaciers.
• 20% of the remained part are the areas too remote for humans to access.
• 3/4 of the 80% of above mentioned remained part are monsoons and floods that usually cannot be captured by people for treatment.
• What’s left? Miserable 0.08% of a single percent to quench the daily thirst of a whole human race.

Considering that we were approximately 2.5 billion in 1950s and outreached 6.5 billion by 2008, water scarcity is no longer a myth. In other words, if today we are blindly fighting for energy sources, tomorrow we will consciously fight for water. But hopefully scientists are struggling to prevent such a sad scenario. There are already existing solutions based on nano technologies that have ability to efficiently purify water. Here is the impressive video for better understanding:

If nano technologies become affordable to all social levels, such water-purifying solutions can be installed in every household. That would definitely solve the problem of a potable water, but certainly not the scarcity. In theory, as I see it, this second part of the problem requires nothing but a built-in water reservoir and a closed water circuit per each particular household. Thus, all consumed and contaminated water can be instantly purified and refilled into the reservoir for recurring use. The waste products arising from the purification process can be stored in a special compartment for further recycling. This might surely require extra expense, but considering that such a solution would significantly save your water-related expenditures and commit no harm to environment, it is a dime deal.

Anything to add? Or does anything similar already exist?

Photo credit, Global Change
Video credit, Ajax Import, LLC

Rethinking the greatest invention of 20th century

Referring to a study, conducted by TNS Intersearch in August 1999 aiming to clarify what people think is the greatest invention of 20th century, top response (30%) was generously given to computers. Perhaps it is. In any case, the symbiosis of a human brain and CPU capacity achieved a giant leap in many aspects of our civilization within an extremely short time-line. The computers broke former comfort zone by setting up new heights and limits. We allowed them to penetrate our workplaces, homes and daily routine. They became an intermediate between a single human and the outside world. An average user today can easily accomplish a complicated task in a single breath, something that wouldn’t be imaginable in less than a century ago. To make a more vivid comparison, a single PC delivers more information on a daily basis than an average person would come across in his/her lifetime in 18th century. And the race is not over…

Domesticate your laptop

This short post initiates a series of innovative business ideas that my brain occasionally generates. Fortunately it happens quite rarely to overwhelm the blog, but whenever it does, they will appear under respective category. I’ll try to focus on simple and easy-to-implement ideas. Here is the first one to digest.

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Let’s consider a laptop. Their sales continue to surge. Simultaneously it creates a favourable ground for manufacturers to innovate various gadgets for extension slots (PCMCIA, express cards etc.), but somehow the majority of them are intended to increase usability, mobility and efficiency. As a consequence, this flexibility compels people to end living at their workplaces. In such sad circumstances, domesticating a laptop sounds absolutely reasonable, isn’t it? Fortunately extension slots can easily fit much more than a boring IT gadget. Here are just a few examples:

• Craving to enjoy a bottle of fresh beer by the end of your working day? Here you go, a bottle opener at your fingertips.
• Regularly having lunch at your workplace? Micro compartments with salt and pepper at your disposal.
• Leaving for a meeting? Don’t forget to look into a mirror and brush your hair.
• A barely holding button on a shirt? No problem, here is a sewing kit.
• Dirty shoes? A cleaning wrap or a sponge are all there.
• Feel bored? Hopefully a block of playing cards will fix it.

How cool is that? :) What domestic gadgets would you add to spice up your empty slots?

Photo credit, NotebookReview.com

999 spontaneous business ideas

Ever felt lack generating business ideas? Then urge your butt mouse to “Hamster burial kits & 998 other business ideas” post by SAMBA (Six Month MBA) team. There is a vast amount of suggestions, ranging from insanity to geniousness, what’s basically and hopefully the same. A good illustration of that is the idea number 789 :)

Anyway, enjoy the list and share your success story once you implement something ;)

A paper boat for millionaires

Yesterday I received a short e-mail from a young lady, R. E. (preferred to keep anonymity), the author of the “Little paper boat for millionaires” blog. Her idea is to sell at eBay auction a hand-crafted miniature  paper boat with an initial bid of 3,000,000 USD. The author also mentions that it is possibly the smallest paper boat currently known on Earth. Quite mind blowing, isn’t it? But since I’m sincerely confused by the whole idea and marketing approach of the author, I decided to share certain thoughts that might probably help her to succeed. However, before I continue, I’d like to ask the author: “Would you pay 3,000,000 USD for a paper boat if you were a millionaire?”. This is the most critical type of question that anyone has to ask him/herself before diving into an “adventure”. The trust and pure intentions are the core factors for a confident step towards success, whereas any other hesitating answers are a safe bet for failure. What would be your answer, R. E.? ;) Since I have no doubts for an affirmative yes, let me share some thoughts on how to improve your ambitious project: