Today’s company proves that there’s more than one way to be an American Idol. davita Inc. (DVA)
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Wallstrip: 3M Co. (MMM)
Wall Street brokers know how to dance. The Macarena, the Electric Slide, the Running Man…and now the Post-It. 3M Co. (MMM)
Daryoush Bazargani: Computerized Pillow
A German scientist has come up with a solution for snoring — a computerized pillow that shifts the head’s sleeping position until the noise stops.
Daryoush Bazargani, professor of computer science at the University of Rostock and the pillow’s inventor, was displaying a prototype of his pillow at a health conference in Germany.
“The pillow is attached to a computer, which is the size of a book, rests on a bedside table, and analyses snoring noises,” Bazargani told Reuters.
Wallstrip: Garmin Ltd. (GRMN)
Did you think Garmin Ltd. (GRMN) was the only company keeping track of our thoughts and movements? Think again. And this time…it’s commercial.
Pedal To Properties
House-hunting can be a difficult and time-consuming process in which it often feels like you spend more time in a real estate agent’s car than you do viewing houses.
Pedal To Properties has come up with a novel concept whereby agents offer customers the chance to check out properties and neighbourhoods in a more healthful and leisurely fashion: via bicycle.
The free—and environmentally friendly—service is completely optional for clients, but those who choose to can tour through neighbourhoods and visit properties by cruiser bike.
Wallstrip: NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA)
NVIDIA Corporation makes processors for computers and gaming consoles. It is also inextricably linked to virgins and fairies.
Wallstrip: Sensient Technologies Corp. (SXT)
Lindsay puts her nose to the grindstone and comes up smelling roses… or maybe that’s just Sensient Technologies Corp.
Cody and Chad Simon: Pens
Hovering over the spinning lathe in their family’s Torrance garage, Cody and Chad Simon whittle away at the small block of wood.
It only takes a few minutes before the sharp corners begin to disappear and the final form begins to take shape. They varnish it and slide metal pieces into place.
Wallstrip: 2007 Ms. Blackberry Pageant (RIMM)
Blackberry can make people do strange things.
Wallstrip: Weight Watcher’s International Inc. (WTW)
Americans, trying to get thin, are making Weight Watcher’s International Inc.’s (WTW) wallet nice and fat.


