Blogger in waiting: Googlebot indexing needed

PEACE

This blog was created four months ago. From day one there were problems with it being recognized as a "blog" from other blogging sites, and it never got indexed properly by the Googlebot. I submitted a help request to every Google Blog help area possible, and finally submitted a reconsider request to Google. Every possible fix was tried and tested. I use Google Analytics and Google Webmaster Tools. Nothing fixed the hidden problem.

Although I find this blog to be of interest, I'm not going to post any new data until I hear back from Google. This blog was never banned, dropped or suspended. It just NEVER got picked up by the Googlebot.

One of the help responses indicated the reason might be because the domain's former owner was banned, thus, when I bought the domain name, I inherited the bad situation.

All-in-all, I hope this situation is resolved soon, and I can get back to "Hand Warmer" blogging.

I received a message today from Google stating it would take several weeks for the reconsideration request to be processed. I guess this blog and all it's work is onhold until we hear from Google!

Computer Industy's Newest Gadget Press Release on Yahoo! Shopping

Yahoo! News & Yahoo! Shopping picked up the PRNews.com press release entitled "Mouse Hand Warmer Mouse Pad Computer Industry's Newest Gadget."

Keeping your hands warm in the winter is important. When hands are exposed to cold they tend to experience pain, i.e. poor circulation pain, arthritic pain. If you work in a chilly environment, keep your hands covered, especially when you work, and the chances of feeling pain are minimized.

For example, if you work in a cold office, warehouse or field office, you may want to consider computer gadgets to help keep your exposed hands warm. Office temperatures are usually lower than home offices. Yet, you can still experience cold hands at home, too.

There are a number of known hand conditions which warrant attention when working in a cold environment. Some of the more common conditionsa are: Poor Circulation, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Arthritis, Raynaud’s, DeQuervain’s, Tendonitis or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. To learn more about these conditions, search each of the topics on Google.

I4U News keeps the mouse hand warm

from I4U News

It's certainly getting colder around the country; even here in Texas it has finally dropped into the mid to upper 70's and we can actually go outside without getting heatstroke. In some parts of the country where winter months get cold, winter is already in full swing. For people in cold climates with a mousing hand that gets too cold to work comfortably, the Mouse Hand Warmer is here.

The Mouse Hand Warmer is a pouch for your mouse and mouse pad to sit in made from a fleece material. You place a mouse pad into the pouch and it's like tossing a blanket aver the hand (which you could do and save yourself the money this thing costs). The gadget is 12 x 12-inches and comes in gray, black, or white colors.

"The Mouse Hand Warmer came about after spending over 12 years sitting at a computer working long, late hours with a very cold mouse hand," said Anna Miller, creator of the Mouse Hand Warmer. The Mouse Hand Warmer was made to solve the cold mouse hand problem. Once the Mouse Hand Warmer blanket was developed and used, it proved to solve the problem, and IGM decided to manufacture and sell the item to the computer accessories market.

Via IGMproducts

Effects of repeated exposures to severely cold environments on thermal responses of humans

Slip your favorite mousepad and mouse inside this warm, fleece blanket to keep your mouse hand warm this winter.

Authors: Yutaka Tochihara a; Tadakatsu Ohnaka a; Kazuyo Tuzuki b; Yumiko Nagai c


Abstract
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of different exposure rates on thermal responses with the total cold exposure time the same under each of the conditions. After resting in a warm room (25°C) for 10 minutes, six male students wearing standard cold protective clothing entered an adjoining cold room (— 25°C). Each 5-, 10- and 20-minute cold exposure was repeated 12, 6 and 3 times, respectively. Each cold exposure was followed by a similar duration of rest at 25°C. Total cold exposure time was the same under the three conditions. Rectal temperature, skin temperatures, blood pressure, 17-hydroxycoyticoids (OHCS), counting task and subjective responses were measured. At the end of the cold exposure skin temperatures in the shorter exposures were higher than those in the other conditions, except on the foot. Discomfort due to cold was less in the shorter exposures and manifestation of discomfort was delayed. However, there were no differences among the three conditions in the fall of rectal temperature and urinary excretion of 17-OHCS, which are good indices of cold stress, Moreover, increase in blood pressure and decrease in counting task due to cold were not different among the three conditions. Even though the cold exposure time for each stay was short, when cold exposures were repeated frequently, cold stress of the whole body and decrease in manual task performance were the same as in the longer cold exposure.

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The Mouse Hand Warmer

from Gadgets & Gizmos


Are you sick of sitting alone and cold surfing the web on those long winter nights? Do you suffer from a cold mouse hand? If so, your days of numbness are over with the emergence of the Mouse Hand Warmer!

This is no joke, this is no April Fool, this is a fully functional, fully patented Mouse Hand Warmer which is available online for delivery to your doorstep in time for winter. It looks like a bag, it feels like a bag but the Mouse Hand Warmer is actually a fleece lined blanket for your mouse, your mouse hand and your mouse mat.

It has been manufactured to hold a standard size mouse may within the comfy, warm mitten and still allow you to move and control your mouse with ease. The Mouse Hand Warmer itself measures some 12 inches x 12 inches has a non-slip surface for extra mouse grip and is hand washable. It is compatible with all optical and USB mice and is one of the strangest gadgets but one which could just catch on for those who often feel the cold.

It may sound bizarre, it may look a little strange but it does the job!

Written by Mark · Filed Under Gadget News

Warm hands for Oprah and Doctor Oz

Dear Oprah & Doctor Oz.... help us solve the cold mouse hand problem!

Searching for an answer to define the "cold mouse hand" syndrome, Oprah and Doctor Oz were sent an online letter. We haven't heard back from them, and if/when we do, you'll read about it here.

Here's what we wrote:

Many people may not be aware of a condition called "Cold Mouse Hand." It affects computer users who work using a computer mouse. It's not carpal tunnel and shouldn't be confused with other mouse hand medical conditions. I believe the "cold mouse hand" problem is a fairly new discovery.

I started using a computer in the early 90's, and I owned and operated an ecommerce site for over 12 years. My work required me to sit in front of a computer using the mouse. A/C offices, fans, drafts and chilly weather would cause my mouse hand to get so cold my finger tips would become numb. The only relief to the cold mouse hand was to stop working, and that was not an option. I tried pulling a sweater over my mouse hand and wear fingerless gloves to keep it warm and that didn't work. I bought computer gadgets that promised to keep the mouse hand warm, and they were either non-ergonomic, caused pain, or were too small.

In February 2007, after suffering from a cold mouse hand for many years, I decided to obtain a provisional patent for a "Mouse House Hand Warmer" to address and fix the problem. But, I was still too busy operating my business to do anything with the patent.

In May 2008, I sold my ecommerce site and decided to research the cold mouse hand problem to focus on a solution. I was surprised to discover the problem was experienced by many people.

In June 2008, I made a Mouse Hand Warmer using blanket fabric, tested the prototype, and it worked. The Mouse Hand Warmer was born! I don't suffer anymore from a cold mouse hand.

If Doctor Oz finds the mouse hand syndrome, not carpal tunnel, but the "cold mouse hand" problem, an interesting, new topic, please ask him to shed some light on this mysterious computer geeks' situation. If you look for little inventions to address new problems, I will participate by sharing the problem and the solution with your audience. I hope you find this story and it's solution unique and worthy of a discussion topic.

And along came fall.

from What Grows Here

I'm not sad to see summer go.

I will miss the flowers. The sights and smells. But nothing beats the cold crunch of fall.

A perfectly clear day with the bite in the wind.

The leaves dancing silently down the street side. Unaware of the passer by.

I love the colour. The outstanding red, that can only be replicated by the local fashionista's, but it never compares.

I love the smells. The wood burning stoves and pumpkins seeds roasting. A cup of hot coffee, bought purley for the aroma, and of course the hand warmer.

The kids playing up the street, hockey of course.

_______________

Keep your hands warm this Fall!

Hand Warmer to relieve mouse hand distress

Customer Testimonial: Mouse Hand Warmer blanket by Sally Montaine

I had my doubts. I was skeptical and didn't think this little gadget would actually keep my mouse hand warm, and I was wrong. The Mouse Hand Warmer is like crawling inside and under warm covers. It's made of a fleece blanket material and actually insulates the heat generated from my body. I used to work hours on end with a freezing cold mouse hand. Now, using the Mouse Hand Warmer, my cold mouse hand is relieved, and I can work as long as I need.

The Mouse Hand Warmer has a non slip surface and lots of room inside to move my hand as needed. I use a standard sized mouse pad and a very large ergonomic shaped mouse inside the hand warmer. Last week I had to travel to Canada. I packed the Mouse Hand Warmer with my laptop. When I arrived, I forgot to pack my mouse pad. That was not a problem. The Mouse Hand Warmer's bottom works as a mouse pad, too. I was all set. The room I had in Canada was quite chilly. I was able to prepare my presentation without pain or a cold mouse hand.

If you are considering a computer gadget to relieve "mouse hand," you should consider this new item being introduced online this year.

Essential Tips For Hand Care

Keep your cold mouse hand warm this winter inside a cozy Mouse Hand Warmer blanket.

By Louise Forrest

It is often said that our hands will say a great deal about us. Many people work with their hands, or use their hands to do the things that their lives and livelihood depends on. No matter what, our hands are a big part of our lives, and how they look can often influence our mood or show our age. It is important that we take good care of our hands, and there are ways that you can make sure your hands look good and that you feel good about it.

First of all, there are lotions that are specially made for use on your hands. These are usually a bit thicker than lotions that are made for the rest of your body, and they contain special nutrients that are just for your hands. These lotions should be applied daily so that your skin will stay soft and smooth and you will be able to show off your hands all of the time!

Another factor in hand care is making sure that you protect your hands from the elements. If you live in a place that has a lot of wind, your hands might be prone to getting chapped. When this happens, they might be dry and red and irritated. It is also important to use a soothing lotion on your hands every day to prevent this, and to be sure to protect your hands from the elements by wearing gloves when you are outside.

The nails are an important part of your hands, and caring for your nails is very important. You should keep your nails clean and filed so that they do not snag on anything. They will look nicer if they are clean and filed, and your hands in general will look nicer when you take care of your nails. Putting a clear polish on your finger nails is a good way to make sure that they remain strong and healthy.

It is important that you remember that good nail care is something which will effect the way that your hands look, and therefore the way that you appear in general.

Our hands do a lot of work for us, so in order to care for them, you should make sure that you baby them once in a while. There are special peels that you can use on your hands, which are like masques for your face. You can put these things on your hands and let them dry. Once the substance has dried on your hands, you can peel it away, and you will be taking off dry and flaky skin, leaving only soft and smooth skin behind. This is a good way to give your hands a bit of a lift when they are tired and sore and looking old.

You can also use scrubs on your hands that will get rid of the dead and tired skin. These scrubs work in various ways. They are filled with grains like sand, and these grains help to exfoliate the dead skin off of your hands. This will also help your skin to be younger and your hands to look better in general.

Another important factor in hand care is just to simply remember that, like your hair, you are only going to get one pair of hands in your life, and you should take care so that you take care of them. Your hands are going to be with you for your whole life, and they will be often the first thing that people notice about you. Be sure that you are treating them the way that you want your hands to treat you!

Winter weather computer gadget mouse hand warmer

The Mouse Hand Warmer cozy from IGMproducts.com

Winter weather computer gadget mouse hand warmer keeps your mouse hand covered by a warm, fleece blanket. No electricity or cords to get tangled on your desk. Use body heat to insulate and keep your hand covered. Lots of room inside to fit a mouse pad and mouse. Use your favorite gear. It's like crawling inside a your covers!

Don't suffer anymore with a cold mouse hand. You'll be amazed at the difference a mouse blanket makes over your hand. It's like a cozy for your mouse. A house for your mouse. Try it and then let us know what you think!

Click here for more details.

Mouse Hand Warmer: Mouse Hand Warmer on Wikipedia

Mouse Hand Warmer: Mouse Hand Warmer on Wikipedia
There's a cold hand syndrome hitting the computer user group. One of the best ways to keep your mouse hand warm is by using a Mouse Hand Warmer. It's a warm, fleece blanket designed and sold by IGMproducts.com.

Users say it really works by insulating body heat, and using no electricity, makes it eco friendly! The Hand Warmer Blog knew there was a solution out there for a cold mouse hand. We found it. We posted here for you!

Air Conditioning Cooling Provides A Comfortable Home

Does your mouse hand get cold from
air conditioning cooling in your home or office?

By David Faulkner

Air conditioning cooling is a very essential part of living within a home, school or office in warmer climates or seasons. It is a proven fact that people function much better and happier in environments that are more comfortable to be in, thanks to air conditioning cooling. Usually in many buildings, there are systems in place, which provide both heating and air conditioning cooling. People are generally much happier when they are comfortable. Ask anyone who has been cooped up in a warm room on a hot day how they are feeling and it will not be good.

In some instances, many office buildings do not allow their windows to be opened or they are simply designed to be glass panes that are never meant to open at all. In this case, air conditioning cooling is all that can cool people and keep them comfortable. In many skyscrapers, for instance it is only common sense that the windows not open for purely safety reasons. However, this means that the people working in these buildings will need air conditioning cooling to stay comfortable and productive. Employees who are irritable from the heat are generally not good and happy workers.

Air Conditioning Cooling Is Generally The Best

Air conditioning is a more expensive system to cool a room than simply opening a window, whenever that is possible. Ceiling fans generally only move the air around in a space, not really cooling it at all. Even though it is expensive to have a good air conditioning system in place, many people prefer this method. It is a sad fact though that people living in the warmer countries of the world generally do not have the funds needed to purchase these systems.

Because the temperature is more variable in other parts of the world, air conditioning cooling is not as essential a system for comfort throughout the year. In the warmer months, these people depend very heavily on the air conditioning systems in their homes and offices though. As these systems are only in use for a small percentage of the year, many people cannot justify the high cost for the short period of comfort. Many offices have air conditioning systems built-in to their buildings during the design and construction stages. Some other offices though have more systems that are portable in place, such as window-mounted units.

Mouse Hand Warmer from IGM Products

I have this product and it's great. I use it in the summer when my office air conditioning freezes my mouse hand. In the winter it keeps my hand covered and warm. Uses no electricity. Perfect! Thanks!

How to keep your mouse hand warm

Keeping your mouse hand warm is easy! Actually, it's the motivation behind a new computer gadget called the Mouse Hand Warmer. Click here for more details. See the photos to illustrate the new product from i-GlobalMall.com, Inc.

Slip any standard sized mouse pad inside the Mouse Hand Warmer.

Put any sized mouse inside the hand warmer on top of the mouse pad.

Then, slip your hand inside the Mouse Hand Warmer and begin working. The mouse hand warmer measures about 12" x 12" and has a non slip surface. Your hand stays warm and cozy inside a warm, fleece blanket pouch.

A wireless mouse or an USB connected mouse works perfectly because there's a net window in the front of the hand warmer. The net creates a clear optical connection for the wireless mouse, and can be slit for the cord of an USB mouse.

As shown in the photo at the top of this post, we suggest wearing a long sleeved sweater to keep your entire arm and hand covered from chills and drafts. The Mouse Hand Warmer is a great gift for any computer user. The price is $19.95, and it includes free shipping and no sales tax.

The manufacturer will have the item available for holiday shoppers and computer geek enthusiasts very soon! We'll post updates on the Hand Warmer blog.

Mouse Hand Warmer in pictures

New Hand Warmer! Photographs of the "0" engergy Mouse Hand Warmer. An inexpensive way to keep your mouse hand warm. You produce the heat inside an insulated blanket. No cords or wires to get tangled on your desk top. Looks cool! Keeps your mouse hand cozy warm. Website currently under construction. More details here.

Read the photo's captions. Questions? Contact Us.

Keeping Warm In Winter

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By David Collins

As the weather turns colder and more depressing, many in the UK will be feeling the chill.

As the temperature drops we find ourselves reaching for the electric blankets and woolly jumpers to try and keep warm throughout the cold days and nights.

With gas and electricity prices fluctuating throughout the year, there is uncertainty as to the price of their supplies, but there are a few simple steps you can take to help you stay warm and cut the cost of your energy bills.

Insulate your home through draught proofing and attic insulation to help reduce heat loss. Grants from your gas and electric supplier can be available in certain circumstances.

Grants are also available for installing efficient and modern heating methods, and some providers offer year-round boiler service for a fixed fee.

Try and keep the temperature of the main rooms of your property at around 21°C during the day, as well as ensuring that you keep your water system at a warm temperature in order to prevent pipes freezing.

Make sure you wrap up warm this winter, both inside and outside - ensuring you have a good quality coat, hat, gloves and scarf for when you have to venture into the cold. If you use an electric blanket during the night for extra warmth, be sure that it's been tested for safety purposes, and you should never use a hot water bottle at the same time.

Ensure you eat well throughout the winter months, try and have regular hot meals and drinks throughout the day to help provide your body with fuel to help keep warm.

Do your best to exercise at least once an hour in order to keep warm. If you have a regular exercise routine, you should try and stick to it during the winter months.

Have your heating system serviced annually to reduce the risk of breakages during the worst of the cold weather. Some gas and electric providers offer free safety checks, while grants are available for the over 60's to help towards winter energy bills.

Try not to leave electrical appliances, such as televisions and stereos, on standby mode during the night, you could save yourself money on your electric bill through simply switching appliances off properly.

Cold Hands, Cold Feet, Circulation and Cholesterol

Warm hands are important for the computer operator. Keep your mouse hand warm. Mouse Hand Warmer available only online. Click here for details.

By Richard Heft

The body is like a car. If you want to be a good mechanic, you have to learn the whole car, read the entire manual, cover to cover, several times or more before you become proficient. knowledgeable. While all my parts, articles have a whole view and answers, they are by no means whole. Do not be fooled by the part. Learn and obey the whole (body), otherwise, you will be punished by the part, i.e. cold hands and feet.

R. G. Heft
Hot and Cold Health (c) 2003
Hot and Cold Diseases (c) 2008

The body digests, transforms food, nutrients into blood into structure into function, into health or disease. There are only two kinds of nutrients in food: building and cleansing. Building nutrients (protein and fat) build, fuel and warm. Cleansing nutrients, foods (water, minerals, sugar, fruit, vegetables ad grains) reduce, cleanse, cool and moisten.

Protein and fat (meat, eggs, chicken, fish, cheese, beans, etc.) build, fuel and warm the heart, hands, feet, etc. Low protein, low fat (milk, yogurt, beans, nuts, seeds, yeast, spirulina, etc.) and high carbohydrate (pasta, bread, salads, tropical fruits, juices, smoothies, cold drinks, etc.) diets, in the extreme, tend to weaken, thin and cool the blood, which in turn, weakens, thins and cools the body, especially the extremities: head, hands and feet.

Low protein and low fat diets weaken all function, including digestion. Too many cleansing foods, drinks, especially raw vegetables, salads, tropical and citrus fruits, juices, sodas and or cold drinks, in the extreme, tend to dilute and weaken digestion, acid and enzymes, reducing nutrient absorption, blood, energy, elimination, etc. while increasing coldness, weakness, shaking, dampness (excess moisture, mucous, phlegm, cysts, etc.), pallor, etc.

Decreased blood supply via menstruation, hemorrhage, chronic illness and or surgery can also thin the blood and reduce circulation. Poor circulation also tends to cause coldness, especially in the extremities. It can be caused by blood clots (thrombus), embolism (blocked blood vessel), infarction (area of dead tissue), arteriosclerosis, cirrhosis, excess weight (obesity), chronic illness, menstruation, hemorrhage and or extremely cold weather. In each case, the source of coldness will be clearly identified.

High cholesterol, arteriosclerosis, cirrhosis, etc. tends to reduce circulation producing coldness in the extremities. The coldness, however is short lived, intermittent as clogged arteries, veins, etc. It increase pressure and energy which in turn increases temperature, this heats as do high protein and high fat diets.

Lasting coldness (hours, days, weeks, etc.) is generally created by deficiency via diet (low protein, low fat, fasting), menstruation, hemorrhage, surgery, chronic illness and or environment. It is natural during the winter for the hands and feet to become cold, shaky as blood rushes back into the abdomen and chest to protect, nourish and warm the vital organs. It is also the reason why hot remedies (hot baths, soups, herbs, etc.) are generally used in the treatment of colds, especially at the onset.

A certain amount of occasional coldness in the hands and feet is normal. Too much is abnormal.

What’s Causing Your Cold Hands?

from Therapy Gloves

Even though, common cold hand symptoms can be caused by numerous kinds of health problems, restricted or obstructed blood flow to the hands is the determining factor.

Everything from regular stress to a hyper reactive condition like Raynaud’s Syndrome can be what’s causing your hands to be cold. So you need to take positive step towards improving your circulation right down to the molecular level of your finger tips.

Yes, that’s right! If you improve the micro-circulation in your hands then you can restore and rejuvenate the little tiny blood vessels and capillaries that are disappearing because of lack of blood flow. If you don’t take action to restore circulation then you can loose these minute but important ducts all together.

Of course, there’s lots of steps you can take to improve the vascular condition of your hands. And I’m sure you're aware of most of them; like changing your diet, exercising more and even practicing relaxation techniques. It’s also suggested you avoid caffeine (I’m afraid this is impossible for me) because it constricts blood vessels.

Wearing Prolotex™ Helps Improve Your Micro-circulation. Do you have cold hands? If so, this may be because of poor micro-circulation, especially if you are indoors and there's no reason for them to be cold. Healthy circulation at the molecular level is important in allowing maximum blood flow to reach your hands.

Prolotex™ far infrared therapy gloves offer you a safe, natural and cost effective way to help restore oxygen enriched blood flow right down to your finger tips. While you wear these incredibly soothing gloves, gentle far infrared rays penetrate deep within the skin and soft tissues of your hands and fingers. Helping to restore vital micro-circulation and deliver fresh oxygen and nutrients right down to your tiniest capillaries.

A Warm Hands Song

WARM HANDS, COLD HEART
(Huddleston / Rinker)
Mel Tormé - 1950

Warm hands, cold heart
How well I’ve learned to know its meaning
When I’m with you
Warm lips, lips that invited me, they so excited me
I fell in spite of me, what could I do?
Warm eyes, soft sighs, how well I know the spell
And yet like a fool I stay
Warm hands, I know all the charms you weave
I know how your eyes deceive
I know it’s all make-believe
For your cold heart gives you away
Yes, your cold heart gives you away

Warm hands, I know all the charms you weave
I know how your arms deceive
I know it’s all make-believe
For your cold heart gives you away
Yes, your cold heart gives you away

Sun City vet wants to send WWII memento home to Japan

By DAVID LAUDERDALE

Richie Powers of Sun City Hilton Head was a World War II Marine who came home with a metallic hand-warmer found somewhere on Okinawa. Japanese writing etched on its side raised a newfound hope in Richie and his wife, Marge. They hoped it was a person's name, and called me thinking newspapers here and abroad could help find kin of the fallen soldier who owned it.

But a Hilton Head Islander fluent in Japanese said the writing is not a soldier's name. It's a brand name. Richie doesn't like to talk about the war. But life has taught him why a piece of metal might be meaningful to the soldier's family today.

He witnessed countless casualties from both sides as he and his Marine comrades cleared the rugged island. The 82-day battle resulted in extraordinary horror: 12,000 Allies killed, 50,000 Allied casualties and more than 100,000 Japanese troops lost. Richie's mother -- who was widowed when he was only 8 -- had four stars in her window in the Hell's Kitchen area of New York City. All of her boys made it home.

Richie spent 27 years in the New York Police Department in the dangerous Emergency Services Division. He and his partner, Patrick J. O'Connor, climbed the Brooklyn Bridge to talk down jumpers. They were in gunfights. They broke up armed standoffs. They retrieved two teenage girls from a hotel ledge who were going to jump because they couldn't meet the Beatles.

O'Connor was killed in the line of duty, and Richie was devastated. With Marge's blessings, he became the surrogate father of his partner's four young children. The two boys became NYPD officers. On Thursday, the younger one, Jimmy, will receive a medal of valor from the U.S. Justice Department for his actions during a New York City standoff in which a terrorist was killed.

In a Newsday story five years ago about Richie and the O'Connors, Jimmy recalls the only time he saw Richie cry. It was on the day Jimmy lost his close friend and former police partner. It was Sept. 11, 2001.

Richie can flip through scrapbooks in his home with its American flag fluttering by the door. And he can look at a hand-warmer.

"I didn't think anything of it at the time," he says. "But now I'm 83. Maybe I have more sympathy, or more compassion. It belonged to a soldier who was loved and cared for." Richie and Marge hoped it could warm the hands of the soldier's grandson. Now they will pray for the family, whoever they are.

Warm Hands, Cold Beer

from Smart Start IP Australia

NEW SPIN ON AN AUSSIE FAVOURITE

There may well be something a touch comical about the origins of this invention, but you'll soon stop laughing when you find out its sales have passed the 100,000 mark. The story of the Stubbyglove's origins is one that any beer-drinker will love - and Glen Krummel swears every word is true.

One cold evening in the Snowy Mountains in 2000, Glen, his brother Leon and friend Jim Kroezen had been waterskiing and were enjoying a quiet beer. To keep their hands warm in the freezing air, Glen and Leon alternated 'drinking' hands to allow one hand to remain warm while the other one held the stubby holder containing their beer.

Jim did'nt have that luxury given the fact that he has only one arm, and his hand was constantly out in the cold air. They joked that it would be great to have a stubby holder with a glove attached that would keep their hand warm and their beer cold.

About 18 months later the three of them took a ski holiday to New Zealand and Jim produced his 'invention' - a neoprene glove which had been glued to a stubby holder. He had decorated them and gave one each to Glen and Leon as a gift.

The trio thought that the idea could become a commercial success so they decided it would be wise to try and protect it. They went to the telephone directory to locate someone who could give them a hand getting the right sort of protection - a patent attorney.

"We got all the way to G before we found someone who could see us that day," Glen said.

"They originally told us it couldn't be patented. With the standard patent you have to prove it is a new idea - gloves have been around forever and stubby holders have too."

"So we left a sample with them, and got a call from the attorney that day to say we may have some eligibility under the innovation patent."

Glen said employing a professional was a wise decision given the fact that the trio had no experience in the preparing patent applications.

"The detailed information and illustrations composed by our attorney was far more specific and relevant than we could have ever hoped to produce ourselves," he said.

The three mates decided to have their innovation patent examined and certified by IP Australia, because, without the innovation patent being certified, they would not be able to stop others from copying the Stubbyglove. On one occasion the company successfully negotiated terms for royalties.

Today the company distributes to a retail network of about 230 outlets. Glen said it was vital to be vigilant about protecting their innovation patent to ensure the growth of the company in years to come.

The future is looking bright for the three mates who dared to make their idea a reality and then were smart enough to protect it with an innovation patent. One thing is for sure, you can bet that when they drink to the success of their invention, the beer will be cold!

Let your heart warm your hands

Being cold isn't fun. Vampires know this. That's one of the reasons they drink blood - to keep warm. Well, to celebrate the joys of being a vampire and to help keep your hands warm this winter, we bring you the perfectly named Heart Hand Warmer. But unlike most hand warmers, this one you can use over and over again. And, you don't have to pop it in the microwave to heat up.

The magic with the heart hand warmer is in the metal disc you see inside it. All you do is click the disc back and forth a few times and you'll see the clearish gel inside become opaque. As the opaqueness spreads, so does the heat! It's a crazy chemical reaction which we like to call AWESOME! Seriously, the pretty red gel is a supersaturated solution. Bending the disc starts an exothermic crystallization of the gel (i.e. it goes opaque and gets hot). And when it loses its warmth, all you have to do is wrap it in a towel and throw it into boiling water for about 15-20 minutes and the Heart Hand Warmer resets itself. Once it cools off from its boiling bath, it is ready to be used again. A great, fun way to keep your fingers warm this winter. Got a chilly butt? Then slip it in your back pocket. Just be careful when you sit down.

Dimensions: approx 3.75" wide

Added Bonus: You can pop the heart hand warmer in the fridge for a few hours and use it as a cooling pack too!

Zippo Hand Warmer

This hand warmer from Zippo uses a platinum-catalyzed glass fiber burner to produce heat from lighter fluid without a flame for up to 24 hours. Except for the burners which have to be replaced (perhaps every 24 hours; I'm not able to tell from the website) the whole thing is reusable. It's even claimed to be low odor so you won't scare off your quarry when hunting.

It's my belief that if God hadn't wanted us to stay warm while hunting deer he wouldn't have put deer stands in flammable trees. A forest in flames will cause the deer to run—right into the busy highway. It's a convoluted system, perhaps, but lighter fluid is cheaper than bullets.

Hand Warmer Master Saber Motorcycle Jacket

from Motorcycle Jacket

Keeping your hands warm on a motorcycle can be a challenge. Gloves help, and wearing a good jacket with hand warmer pockets is ideal.

* The 600 Denier Carbolex three quarter shell length combines with a Rainguard waterproof/breathable barrier for a garment that protects from the road and rain

* The collar features a soft, microfiber relief panel

* Zippered chest vents, sleeve vents and rear exit vents provide flow-through ventilation

* Two-way main zipper closure with dual wind flap to seal out the elements

* 360° Phoslite reflective piping and Tour Master's signature reflective rear triangle help increase nighttime visibility

* The Microfiber lined collar and cuffs are soft yet durable

* Adjustable sleeve take-up straps at the forearm and bicep help secure elbow armor and material

* Removable, CE approved armor at the elbow and shoulder with an articulated Triple Density back protector

* Tour Master's removable Z.O.Q. (Zip-Out Quilted) Liner features warming 100G polyfill insulation

* Zippered chest map pocket, hand warmer pockets, flap closure bellows pockets, internal media pocket and dual zippered fanny pack

* Adjustable waist belts, with TPR pulls help fine tune the fit

* Includes a jacket/pant zipper attachment with the pant side included

Hand warmer

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A pair of air-activated disposable hand warmers, US quarter to scale Crystallization-type hand warmer with scale showing metal disc triggerHand warmers are small (sometimes disposable) packets which are held in the hand and produce heat on demand to warm cold hands. They are commonly used in outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing to keep the extremities warm and assist insulated clothing. Other types of warmers are available to provide soothing heat for muscular or joint aches.

Depending on the type and the source of heat, hand warmers last between 30 minutes (recrystallisation) to 12–24 hours (platinum catalyst).

Types
Some hand warmers contain cellulose, iron, water, activated carbon, vermiculite and salt and produce heat from the exothermic oxidation of iron when exposed to air.

A second type generate heat through exothermic crystallisation of supersaturated solutions and are usually reusable. These can be recharged by boiling the warmers and allowing them to cool. Heating of these pads is triggered by snapping a small metal device buried in the pad which generates nucleation centers which initiate crystallisation. Heat is required to dissolve the salt in its own water of crystallisation and it is this heat that is released when crystallisation is initiated.

This second type typically has a shorter heat duration of 20 minutes to 2 hours.

A third type uses lighter fluid (lighter fuel) or LPG which is reacted with a platinum catalyst to release heat by oxidation reactions. These can be used on many occasions by simply refuelling.

Another type, known as HeatBands, consists of a thin band of a certain material that is worn around the wrist. It works by insulating the blood vessels that are close to the skin’s surface at the wrist and by reflecting the body's own heat back to that area. It was originally developed for sufferers of Raynaud's disease.