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This is a Belkin WeMo Light Switch. It has a simple installation. No more wire or rewiring. It is not expensive. You can get one for $39, two for $69 or three for $99. It connects to your phone via Bluetooth 4.0 and make changes from the Android and iOS app. It's designed to snap to the screws of your existing light controller. The design is dynamic and expensive. You can do it yourself. It is affordable, too. Every household can buy it.

Smart Umbrella

A smart umbrella is a motion sensor that sends an alert feature to "wake up".  It cost $79.  It has a zinc handle and Bluetooth 4.0 technology.  You can access on your Android and iOS app. It will send the alert more than 30 feet away from the umbrella.  This is a luxury item that wealthy people will buy.  It is not for the middle class to spend that much money.  The design is unique.  Not sure it is safe enough to use it. 

NEW Design - Oxo Barista Brain 12-cup Cofee Brewing System

This is a twelve cup coffee maker, made by Oxo.  The Oxo Brarista Brain 12-cup Coffee System sell for $299.  It does not look bulky like other coffee maker.  It is a stylish and modern looking.  This machine is large and able to fill up the 12 cup pot of coffee in one batch.  Also, it earns the SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) seal of approval.  It looks nice to put on the kitchen counter, but it does not seem to save.  One it falls on the floor, it will break easily.  The design is sleek and simple.  No one can guess what is it.  It looks expensive or antique item, but the selling price is too high.  A normal household could not afford to buy it.  If the price is reduced down to $199, all households can buy it off.   It is easy to operate.  The water pitcher has the water level to measure how much water to fill up into 12 cups or less.  It is your choice.  
 

Graffiti Artist Banksy Snuck in Gaza

"This cat tells the whole world that she is missing joy in her life." "The cat found something to play with — what about our children? What about our children?" by Banksy (him/herself).  It was not surprising to find any art in Gaza.  Art is an expression to those do not have the voice to speak out. It has a  powerful message.  The black and white image of the cat with a pink bow around her neck can be represents a child.  A child left behind during the war.  The saddest of losing the love ones is unspeakable.  The cat does not look very happy, instead it has a sad face.  The gesture of the cat looks like she/he is the only one left in the world. The yard ball was made out from the individual steel grab together.  It is a touchy moment.  When you look at this, it will make you think. 

This artwork is also a powerful, because it is all in black and gray image of a human kneel down with the head down. It does not need details to tell the story. This image tells you that he or she is alone in the dark without any rescues. It is a metaphor for the quality of humanity. Street art is often has a political message or a statement.  Based on these two artworks, are so depressing to see, because art is not always expresses to be happy or colorful.  Sometimes, we need to learn from it.