I’m about to launch my Back To School tour– showcasing some very cool back to school tools– when I was kid going back to school meant getting a loose leaf binder and maybe a pencil case– today its all about TECH

Here’s my schedule:

Washington DC WUSA CBS –July 20th (taped)

Philly WCAU NBC The 10! Show –July 21st (live)

Back to School 2010 SMT in NYC with www.DailyLounge.com  July 22nd

**NBC’s TODAY SHOW–GADGETS FOR THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER–With Kathy Lee and Hoda –July 26th

Houston KHOU CBS Great Day Houston –July 27th (taped)

Seattle KING 5 NBC New Day Northwest –July 28th (live)

Dallas KTVT CBS—July 29th (live and taped—rebroadcast at night)

Daytime syndicated show taping in Tampa –July 30th

New York WPIX TV –Aug 3rd (live)

Chicago WLS ABC –Aug 4th (live)

Atlanta CBS—Aug 5th (live—two segments)

**BLOG-HER! EVENT IN NYC– Speaker Aug 6-7

Miami WPLG ABC –Aug 8th (live)

AND– Check out what I’ll be showcasing

Here’s a sneak peak at the products on my Back To School Tour

–PULSE  SMARTPEN—It’s a pen that captures the audio of a lectures while you take notes—and plays back the specific section of the lecture when you touch the pen to your notes http://www.livescribe.com/  4GB $170  and 8GB $200 

–iHOME  iA5 “app-enhanced” ALARM CLOCK SPEAKER SYSTEM for iPod/iPhone  http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com  Under $80 

–BOOGIE BOARD LCD WRITING TABLET from Improv Electronics—this high tech memo pad is great for all students—all ages www.myboogieboard.com $35

 –WESTINGHOUSE  LED TV 26-inch 1080p HDTV LD-2685 -computer monitor combo—super slim Under $400 http://s92235.gridserver.com/products/led/up-to-26/ld265/    and www.wde.com

–EPSON STYLUS NX420 Is the first combo printer/scanner/copier with built-in WiFi n –Also color corrects photos http://www.epsonstore.com 1-800-GO-EPSON begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-800-GO-EPSON      end_of_the_skype_highlighting  Under $100  

–ANTEC COMPUTER NOTEBOOK COOLER DESIGNER costs $40 & NOTEBOOK POWER ADAPTER SNP90 costs $100 http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=MjIxMQ and http://www.antec.com/Believe_it/product.php?id=MjI2OA

 –SODA STREAM—make your own soda in your dorm room— Healthier–less carbs, less sugar and less calories than store bought; Space/lugging savings: no more bottles and cans to haul from the store and shove in your tiny dorm fridge; Money saving: soda for about 12-cents a can… even their energy drink–which tastes like Red Bull;  Earth-friendly–slash packaging waste by over 90% for a greener dorm and a greener world; Check out the dealer locator page:  http://www.sodastreamusa.com/where_to_buy.aspx   Starts at under $90

 –”SaySo” TALKING BINDER CLIPS—sort of like digital post-it notes  http://gadgetnation.net/store/consumer-electronics/sayso-voice-clips-binder-clip-+-voice-recorder.-no-more-sticky-/detailed-product-flyer.html

I start my BACK TO SCHOOL In-Studio Ground Tour on Monday– you can get a sneak peak at the products that made the cut at: http://gadgetnation.net/steve-blog/

Chris Haney, an Inventor of Trivial Pursuit, Dies at 59

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/03/business/03haney.html?ref=obituaries

By Lois Whitman

I wish I had a baby (or grandchild) to use this innovative baby swing. Ideal from birth to six months. $200. Baby sleeping quietly. Priceless

But to the art world he is known as Sylvestor Stallone, painter. Here is one of his latest, “Electric Burst Of Creativity,” on display recently at Art Basel in the main convention center. While some may question Stallone’s validity as a serious artist, there was a significant indicator under his painting. It said, “sold.”

http://mashable.com/2009/12/14/web-tech-innovations/

This was worth sharing with all of our readers

It wasn’t so long ago that a little boy would have been ushered to the nearest bathroom if he was sitting on Santa’s lap and said he needed a “wee.” Today we know a “wee” as Nintendo’s gaming platform and its spelled “wii.” The times they are a changin’ and Santa needs to keep up with the ever evolving world of technology. Today’s Santa’s can’t get by just knowing GI Joe’s and Betsy Wetsy. Check out your kid’s wish list–it reads like a NASA parts roster. That’s why when I heard about a service in England designed to help educate St. Nick’s on the latest tech advancements, I realized it was a brilliant idea.

PC World, the UK’s biggest computer retailer, has already begun an extensive training program for its Santas, and set up a special e-mail helpline (pcworld@santasupport.co.uk) to guide and advise confused parents or elfin helpers.

The program includes classes and a hotline, so Santa can call in questions. According to a study quoted in The Sun, “only one in 5 Father Christmases had heard of the Nintendo DSi white while less than one in 10 knew about the must-have Sony reader.” Shocking, huh?

So Santa’s of the world– besides taking care of the reindeer, the elves, knowing who has been naughty or nice, and keeping your breathe smelling sweet–you now need to know the availability of the Xbox 360 and which digital camera has the greatest optical zoom. Merry Christmas– Ho Ho Ho

…something to think about…

We wanted to share this with everyone who is Innovative, Invents or Invests……..We didnt write this……..but we loved it when we read it.

Washington, DC Metro Station on a cold January morning in 2007. The man with a violin played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes.. During that time approx. 2 thousand people went through the station, most of them on their way to work. After 3 minutes a middle aged man noticed there was a musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few seconds and then hurried to meet his schedule.

4 minutes later:

the violinist received his first dollar: a woman threw the money in the hat and, without stopping, continued to walk.

6 minutes:

A young man leaned against the wall to listen to him, then looked at his watch and started to walk again.

10 minutes:

A 3-year old boy stopped but his mother tugged him along hurriedly. The kid stopped to look at the violinist again, but the mother pushed hard and the child continued to walk, turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by several other children. Every parent, without exception, forced their children to move on quickly.

45 minutes:

The musician played continuously. Only 6 people stopped and listened for a short while. About 20 gave money but continued to walk at their normal pace. The man collected a total of $32.

1 hour:

He finished playing and silence took over. No one noticed. No one applauded, nor was there any recognition.

No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the greatest musicians in the world. He played one of the most intricate pieces ever written, with a violin worth $3.5 million dollars. Two days before Joshua Bell sold out a theater in Boston where the seats averaged $100.

This is a true story. Joshua Bell playing incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part of a social experiment about perception, taste and people’s priorities. The questions raised: in a common place environment at an inappropriate hour, do we perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize talent in an unexpected context?

One possible conclusion reached from this experiment could be this: If we do not have a moment to stop and listen to one of the best musicians in the world, playing some of the finest music ever written, with one of the most beautiful instruments ever made…. How many other things are we missing?

Talking About Holiday Gadgets

http://www.miamiherald.com/1604/story/1354664.html