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		<title>Wall-Mounted Grill Saves Space, Won&#8217;t Burn House Down</title>
		<link>http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/07/wall-mounted-grill-saves-space-probably-wont-burn-down-your-house/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sean Fallon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have a small deck, porch or patio, the Plek 66 offers charcoal grilling in a compact wall-mounted unit.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have a small deck, porch or patio, the Plek 66 offers charcoal grilling in a compact wall-mounted unit.<span id="more-341468"></span></p>
<p>By the looks of things, you don&#8217;t have a whole lot of surface area to cook&mdash;but the fact that the storage compartment below can hold around 100 pounds of ashes before cleaning is a big plus. There ialso a storage compartment for your utensils and the whole thing folds up into a lean box shape for additional space saving. And, most importantly, they also note that you can heat things up to 1,112 degrees Fahrenheit without reducing your home to a pile of smoldering rubble. No word on pricing unfortunately, but I wouldn&#8217;t go trading in the Foreman just yet if you are on a budget. [<a href="http://www.rocal.es/en/default/index/verproducto/id/98/procedencia/noticia">Rocal</a> via <a href="http://www.appliancist.com/outdoor_grills/compact-barbecue-grill-by-rocal.html">Appliancist</a> via <a href="http://dvice.com/archives/2009/07/compact-barbecu.php">DVICE</a>]</p>
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		<title>This Is How Your Plastic Objects Are Made</title>
		<link>http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/07/this-is-how-your-plastic-objects-are-made/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Chen</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[factory tour]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[germany]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[plastics]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Curious as to how all those plastic cups, trash cans and containers you get at Ikea are made? Random Good Stuff takes a tour of the Koziol plastics factory in Germany, where many of those household items are designed.
The process is the same as the one used in the Lego factory, but instead of Lego, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2009/07/armyofkoziolcups.jpg" alt="" class="left" />Curious as to how all those plastic cups, trash cans and containers you get at Ikea are made? <a href="http://www.random-good-stuff.com/2009/07/07/koziol-production-halls/">Random Good Stuff</a> takes a tour of the Koziol plastics factory in Germany, where many of those household items are designed.<span id="more-340669"></span></p>
<p>The process is the same as the one used in <a href="http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2008/07/exclusive_inside_the_lego_factory-2/">the Lego factory</a>, but instead of Lego, these guys make things you touch pretty much all throughout your day. [<a href="http://www.random-good-stuff.com/2009/07/07/koziol-production-halls/">RGS</a>]</p>
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		<title>DIY Steampunk Light Switch Plates</title>
		<link>http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/04/diy_steampunk_light_switch_plates-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andi Wang</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Steampunk may be played out now, but these simple, yet elegant, DIY Steampunk light-switch plates make me want to jump back into the craze.


All you need are a brass-plated light-switch plate&#8212;Steampunk Home Decor suggests purchasing some from Home Depot&#8212;old brass tidbits, some paint stripper, a hammer, scissors, tupperwear, ammonia, a buffer, an electronic solder and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2009/04/steampunkdiy.jpg" alt="" />Steampunk may be <a href="http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/04/art_deco_is_the_new_steampunk-2.html">played out</a> now, but these simple, yet elegant, DIY Steampunk light-switch plates make me want to jump back into the craze.</p>
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<p>All you need are a brass-plated light-switch plate&mdash;<a href="http://steampunkworkshop.com/steampunk-home-decor-light-switch-plates">Steampunk Home Decor</a> suggests purchasing some from Home Depot&mdash;old brass tidbits, some paint stripper, a hammer, scissors, tupperwear, ammonia, a buffer, an electronic solder and a torch. On second thought, I think I&#8217;ll stick to a glue gun, some pipe cleaners and maybe some googly eyes. [<a href="http://steampunkworkshop.com/steampunk-home-decor-light-switch-plates">Steampunk Workshop</a> via <a href="http://craziestgadgets.com/2009/04/20/steampunk-light-switch-plates/">Craziest Gadgets</a>]</p>
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		<title>RSS Lamp Shade: Decorate Your Room Like The Internet</title>
		<link>http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/03/rss_lamp_shade_decorate_your_room_like_the_internet-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sean Fallon</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[lampshades]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The RSS feed lamp shade is good in a traditional sort of way, but if you really want to go for that contemporary style, a Twitter or Facebook lampshade would really do the trick.


Unfortunately, the latter two are not part of the product lineup&#8212;but you can still spice up your space with two RSS lamp [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2009/03/rss-lamp-shade.jpg" alt="" />The RSS feed lamp shade is good in a traditional sort of way, but if you really want to go for that contemporary style, a Twitter or Facebook lampshade would really do the trick.</p>
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<p>Unfortunately, the latter two are not part of the product lineup&mdash;but you can still spice up your space with two RSS lamp shades flanking a nice couch complete with <a href="http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/01/os_x_throw_pillows_available_now_to_dork_up_the_place.html">OSX pillows</a>. Now that&#8217;s what I call good design. [<a href="http://www.meninos.us/shop/en/produtos/lamps/lamps.html">Menios</a> via <a href="http://www.chipchick.com/2009/03/rss_lamp_shade.html">ChipChick</a> via <a href="http://foolishgadgets.com/200903/the-rss-lampshade/">Foolish Gadgets</a>]</p>
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		<title>Hansa Latrava Sideways Faucet Has a Crazy Flow</title>
		<link>http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/03/hansa_latrava_sideways_faucet_has_a_crazy_flow-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sean Fallon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It appears that Burno Sacco, the former head of Mercedes Benz design, has given up the luxury car biz to focus on creating crazy, jacked up faucets like the Hansa Latriva.


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The design creates a sideways waterfall effect that ends up tapering down into a well-targeted spot in the sink itself. It [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2009/03/hansa_latrava.jpg" alt="" />It appears that Burno Sacco, the former head of Mercedes Benz design, has given up the luxury car biz to focus on creating crazy, jacked up faucets like the Hansa Latriva.</p>
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<p>The design creates a sideways waterfall effect that ends up tapering down into a well-targeted spot in the sink itself. It also features LED water temp indicators and an on/off button that looks like it belongs on a piece of home theatre equipment. I really love the way it flows though. It looks like you could take a full on shower in the sink if you had to. [<a href="http://www.octopus-design.de/de/aktuell/latrava-1-index.html#">Octopus Design</a> via <a href="http://mocoloco.com/archives/010724.php">MoCo Loco</a> via <a href="http://dvice.com/archives/2009/03/crazy_sideways.php">DVICE</a>]</p>
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		<title>Retromodo: Electrochef All-In-One Kitchen Circa 1920</title>
		<link>http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/03/retromodo_electrochef_allinone_kitchen_circa_1920-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sean Fallon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Designing for small spaces certainly isn&#8217;t new&#8212;take this Electrochef all-in-one kitchen from 1920. It featured an adjustable height oven, four-burner stove and a small storage space hidden below. [Dornob]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2009/03/electrochef.jpg" alt="" />Designing for small spaces certainly isn&#8217;t new&mdash;take this Electrochef all-in-one kitchen from 1920. It featured an adjustable height oven, four-burner stove and a small storage space hidden below. [<a href="http://dornob.com/electrochef-all-in-one-vintage-kitchen-appliance-set/">Dornob</a>]</p>
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		<title>Friendly R/C Lawnmower, Meet Vicious Tank</title>
		<link>http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/03/friendly_rc_lawnmower_meet_vicious_tank-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Wilson</dc:creator>
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Living in an apartment, my lawn consists of about 60 feet of concrete, sporadically coated in vomit and pigeon poop. But I&#8217;d still like a $US12,000 Evatech GOAT Robot 22T lawnmower all the same.


Evatech&#8217;s latest and greatest R/C &#8220;hybrid&#8221; mower can be manned from up to 600 metres away as it takes on 70-degree slopes [...]]]></description>
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<p>Living in an apartment, my lawn consists of about 60 feet of concrete, sporadically coated in vomit and pigeon poop. But I&#8217;d still like a $US12,000 Evatech GOAT Robot 22T lawnmower all the same.</p>
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<p>Evatech&#8217;s latest and greatest R/C &#8220;hybrid&#8221; mower can be manned from up to 600 metres away as it takes on 70-degree slopes at 13kph. Its track system not only creates stability&mdash;it&#8217;s perfect for winter traction as you can plow your driveway with a shovel attachment. Keep in mind, since the 22T can both cut grass and plow snow, you&#8217;re really only paying about $US6,000 per function&mdash;that&#8217;s like half the listed price!</p>
<p>But without a seat and/or cupholder, I&#8217;m just not sure that I can justify the purchase. <a href="http://evatech.net/COMMERCIAL.php">EvaTech</a>]</p>
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		<title>Wake Up Alarm Ends Your Slumber With a Well-Rounded Breakfast</title>
		<link>http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/03/wake_up_alarm_ends_your_slumber_with_a_wellrounded_breakfast-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jack Loftus</dc:creator>
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Some French designers have created an alarm clock that changes the alarm clock dynamic in an interesting new way. Now, instead of slamming down on the snooze button, you&#8217;ll get a handful of OJ.


The design is pretty simple. You set the alarm, then you make you breakfast selections, and go to sleep. When you wake [...]]]></description>
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<p>Some French designers have created an alarm clock that changes the alarm clock dynamic in an interesting new way. Now, instead of slamming down on the snooze button, you&#8217;ll get a handful of OJ.</p>
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<p>The design is pretty simple. You set the alarm, then you make you breakfast selections, and go to sleep. When you wake up, you&#8217;ll have some toast, water or juice at the ready. Provided you haven&#8217;t knocked everything over with your arm after a failed attempt to find the off button. [<a href="http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/03/12/wake-up-to-an-alarming-juice-toast-and-coffee/">Yanko Design</a>]</p>
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		<title>Intimidate Neighbours And Cook Their Food With Uber Manly Imperial Grill XL</title>
		<link>http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/03/intimidate_neighbours_and_cook_their_food_with_uber_manly_imperial_grill_xl-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jack Loftus</dc:creator>
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Time to talk grills. What better place to start than the Imperial Grill, which is held together by pure testosterone?


Housed within this stainless steel propane-devouring beast are two separate ovens and two cooking surfaces that erupt with up to 60,000 BTUs. The looks are pretty pedestrian (where is Leonidas, screaming with fury on the facade?), [...]]]></description>
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<p>Time to talk grills. What better place to start than the Imperial Grill, which is held together by pure testosterone?</p>
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<p>Housed within this stainless steel propane-devouring beast are two separate ovens and two cooking surfaces that erupt with up to 60,000 BTUs. The looks are pretty pedestrian (where is Leonidas, screaming with fury on the facade?), but the sound of all those burners charring the food inside will probably make up for that minor quibble. Hope your neighbours like a little side of &#8220;wet their pants&#8221; with their steak.</p>
<p>The rig costs $US1,800, which is also the amount of money you&#8217;ll need to keep this thing running all the way through spring and summer. Keep an extra gas tank or ten handy. [<a href="http://www.bornrich.org/entry/broil-king-s-all-new-imperial-grill-features-two-independent-ovens/">Born Rich</a>]</p>
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		<title>Honeywell Touchscreen Thermostat and Portable Remote Review</title>
		<link>http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/03/honeywell_touchscreen_thermostat_and_portable_remote_review-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jason Chen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With two products, a touchscreen thermostat and a wireless portable thermostat remote, Honeywell has changed how I control my heating and cooling forever. In a good way.


The system I have here consists of those two parts: a touchscreen, full colour thermostat that takes the place of your current thermostat called the Prestige, and a black [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2009/03/honeywell1.jpg" alt="" />With two products, a touchscreen thermostat and a wireless portable thermostat remote, Honeywell has changed how I control my heating and cooling forever. In a good way.</p>
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<p>The system I have here consists of those two parts: a touchscreen, full colour thermostat that takes the place of your current thermostat called the Prestige, and a black and white wireless thermostat remote called the Portable Comfort Control.</p>
<p><img src="http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/gizmodo/2009/03/honeywellremote1.jpg" alt="" />The Portable Comfort Control is what&#8217;s the most revolutionary about this package. It&#8217;s about the size of two Wiimotes, it&#8217;s touchscreen and can basically take the place of the thermostat from anywhere in the house. You can set both heating and cooling temp for as many zones as your house has, as well as read the current temperature from the thermostat, the remote itself or an outside sensor.</p>
<p>It works perfectly. Its backlit touchscreen lights up when pressed, and is responsive enough that you can actually control it without letting a bunch of expletives fly at how lousy the screen is. It reaches every corner of my three-story house, even with multiple floors and walls and doors in the way. Basically, it lets me turn on the heat from the ground floor without having to run up two flights of stairs. Every house needs one.</p>
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<p>The Prestige, which is the colour touchscreen thermostat, works just as well. The touchscreen is bright and responsive as well as intuitive&mdash;something even simpler thermostats are not. It too can sync up with an outside sensor to display the current outside temperature, and does everything that a thermostat is supposed to do (schedule, hold, etc).</p>
<p>Installation was pretty easy. Ours was done by a professional Honeywell installer, but with enough knowledge Gizmodo readers should be able to do it themselves. The entire process, from hooking up the thermostat to syncing the remote to drilling in the outside sensor, took only about an hour.</p>
<p><script type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"> galleryPost('honeywellreview1', 3, ''); </script><br /> Point is, the Prestige and the Portable Comfort Control are, if you consider yourself a gadget fan at all, a fantastic addition to the rest of your home tech solutions. Honeywell usually recommends that you get these installed via a contractor, but if you&#8217;re at least a little bit handy, you should be able to do it yourself. Those people who are buying a house (like our Sean Fallon) should really think about getting one of these.</p>
<p>[<a href="http://www.forwardthinking.honeywell.com/products/wireless/prestige/prestige_feature.html">Prestige</a> and <a href="http://yourhome.honeywell.com/Consumer/Cultures/en-US/Products/Thermostats/Professionally-Installed/Programmable/PCC/Default.htm">Portable Comfort Control</a>]</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a kit with the three pieces (thermostat, remote, outdoor sensor) for $US400ish. I&#8217;d shop around more for a better deal. [<a href="http://www.iaqsource.com/product.php?p=honeywell_ythx9321r5003&#038;product=172899">iaqsource</a>]</p>
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