Polarized sunglasses first became available in 1936, when Edwin H. Land began experimenting with making lenses with his patented Polaroid filter. Light reflected from surfaces such as a flat road or smooth water generally is horizontally polarized. This means that, instead of light being scattered in all directions in more usual ways, reflected light generally travels in a more horizontally oriented direction. This creates an annoying and sometimes dangerous intensity of light that we experience as glare. Polarized lenses contain a special filter that blocks this type of intense reflected light, reducing glare. Which polarized sunglasses do you like the best?
The Fisher space pen is a specialty writing instrument designed specifically for use in the NASA space program. It is cleverly engineered to allow one to write in any orientation, regardless of the force of gravity that powers a regular ball point pen. Which variation on this classic writing gadget do you consider to be the best manifestation of this space age technology?
Keeping your kitchen and range clean while cooking can be difficult, especially if you don't have a good place to set down dirty stirring spoons. Thankfully, many companies now produce effective spoon rests that allow you to cook up a storm and take reasonable breaks from stirring without turning your stove top into a pastiche of splatters. Which of these spoon rests do you like the best?
GABBANELLI Piano Accordion Mod. 34 (34-Key, 5-Swtich)
Parrot 25-key Piano-style Accordion
Roland FR-3S Compact V-Accordion W/ 37 piano Keys & Speakers
SofiaMari Elite Accordion Black EAD SME-3412-EAD BLK
An accordion is a great way device to use when making beautiful music. Ok, maybe not beautiful music, but definitely music that is fun, danceable and will liven up the party. If you want to have some real fun, get two, and then you can play dueling banjos - on accordions! Which of these great accordions do you like the best for getting your Oktoberfest polka on?
Snowshoes are a handy gadget designed to make traversing large expanses of deep snow easy on foot. These large, paddle-like devices that strap to the boots help one seem to levitate over the soft snows of major drifts. Which of these amazing snowshoes do you like the best for ensuring that you can get out and about in the sun on even the most drifting of snowy days?
Plantronics Voyager PRO - headset - In-ear ear-bud
Jabra BT530 - headset - In-ear ear-bud
Nokia BH-503 - headset - Behind-the-neck, Binaural - Black, red
A bluetooth headset is a convenient way to interface with your cellular telephone without having to fumble with the handset itself. They can be helpful while driving and also when walking around in the cold, because they allow you to be on the telephone while keeping your hands warm in your pockets. Which of these great bluetooth headsets would you most like to use with your cell-phone hands free?
Griffin Jumper GB01582 iPad Case - Technology gfn01582
Belkin F8N277tt Pleated iPad Case - Neoprene - Black
Speck Products IPAD-PXSLP-A02A00 PixelSleeve Plus Case for iPad
CODi 10028713 Carrying Cases Capsule Neoprene Sleeve for iPads
Neoprene is a great material. It's a foamy rubberized synthetic that's commonly used in wet suits for SCUBA divers. It also makes a great material for safe gadget cases, as it's both waterproof and shock absorbing. It also blocks all light, which helps prevent exposure related deterioration. Which of these neoprene cases would you most like to use for your iPad?
A good leaf blower makes an excellent investment. Not only does it allow you to keep pesky and annoying piles of leaves from accumulating on your property, but it also makes a great portable automobile blow dryer that you can use to ensure a great finish after washing your ride. Which of these great leaf blowers would you most likely choose to keep your lawn and ride looking fly?
Panasonic EP1080T Swede-Atsu Urban Collection Massage Chair in Brown
JCPenney Massage Chair - Black
Sanyo HECDR7700K Black Massage Chair
paying for professional massages can be prohibitively expensive, especially if you work a tough job that leaves you wanting a relaxing massage after work every day. Thankfully, you can now purchase all manner of chairs with massaging capability built right in. Which of these amazing massage chairs would you most likely use to help you melt away the stress of a busy day?