Litter Robot Video Contest

in consume, gadgets by faryl on March 16th, 2011No Comments

The Holy Grail of Litter Boxes

The Holy Grail of Litter Boxes

I REALLY want a Litter Robot!

Yes, just one cost more than my monthly grocery budget -- but I used to have one, and if I had the money now, I’d buy one again.  Plus, I used about a quarter as much kitty litter each month with the Litter Robot compared to now (no small inconvenience, when one doesn’t have a car).

How much do I want a Litter Robot?  Just watch.

Texting Teen Falls Down Manhole

in etc., gadgets by faryl on July 12th, 2009No Comments

photo credit: Joe Shlabotnik

photo credit: Joe Shlabotnik

We all know that walking and texting is a tough combination — but a Staten Island teen learned the hard way when she fell into an uncovered sewer manhole while trying to send a message.

Now, the family of Alexa Longueira, 15, intends to sue.

The girl suffered a fright and some scrapes on her arms back after she dropped into the hole on Victory Boulevard.

Read full story: Texting Teen Falls Down Manhole | msnbc.com.