Hasbro is releasing the 75th anniversary version of Monopoly in fall 2010, with a few major changes. If I hadn't told you just right now that this was the new Monopoly board, I'm sure you would have never guessed it! Not only is the board round, the money is plastic and the bank teller is an electronic device that sings (creepy). You know what that means-- you are forced to play by the rules and no more raiding the bank when your opponent goes to the bathroom! Unless of course, you are an extraordinaire at hacking into bank accounts, which you could be. If so, you are my new best friend.

I'm not sure how I feel about this modern take on a classic game. I miss the silver game pieces (the top hat and car mostly), the physical money that you can throw up in piles to make you feel even more rich, and an actual banker that you can accuse of cheating if you are losing badly. Plus, isn't it a bad idea to teach children at such a young age how to use a credit card? Unless it says "insufficient funds" if you overdraft, then I'm all up for it. But in this case, it will probably sing you ABBA's "Money, Money, Money" song or Rolling Stone's "You Can't Always Get What You Want." I could go for that! Also, it has being updated from low prices to modern day prices; expect to pay 4 million for Boardwalk instead of $400. WHOA! On the plus side, you collect 2 million when you pass "Go." If only real life were like that, I would pass "Go" all the time (somehow that sounds wrong?).

What are your thoughts on this new Monopoly? Let me know! I'm curious.

Not for the easily offended, these big breasted mouse pads pack quite a punch at work. No more gathering around the water cooler anymore, the big breasted mouse pad provides entertainment for all. I find it actually quite funny! It has to be a joke or at least a mouse pad that you keep in the privacy of your own home, away from any sexual harassment suits that could follow. And when is the girl equivalent coming out? I can respect a nice rack, but I need a boy mouse pad with big pecs (?), or a big butt (?) or a big...I'm just going to stop right there! And we all know Sal9000 has already ordered a box of these, then again I would think it would be considered committing adultery on his anime wife with her sisters. Let's hope she doesn't get jealous too easily.

This little, I mean big, invention is getting passed around the internet like crazy! See even silly inventions can produce a rage. Send me some of your silly ideas today! 

The iPad, the new release from Apple, is a multi-touch screen that is basically a laptop computer minus the keyboard and mouse part. It is lighter than a laptop and the huge screen allows you to view websites one page at a time with finger scrolling to change the page of course. Think of it as a huge iPhone without the ability to make calls or take pictures. You can however view pictures that are "crisp and vibrant" according to the website. Also, because the screen is so large, it makes it easier to watch movies and YouTube videos, as well as read novels in the iBook application, check email,  manage your calendar, and more. I am sure they already are designing apps for the iPad, hopefully the Fart 2.0 makes the cut! I'm crossing my fingers. Plus, the design is like a Frisbee, so I'm sure you can toss it around if you feel like it; it might just come back.  

I think it will be interesting to see if people go crazy over this product like the iPod or iPhone. It looks just like the iPhone but in a much bigger form that it should be funny to see people pull them out of their bag, and others mistakenly thinking that this is the new phone must-have-- like we have reverted back to massive cell phones.

I wish!

Doggy Seat Belts allow your pet to lay, sit, and, hopefully, still stick their head out the window. Basically, it allows them to have limited mobility to keep them safe and you safe. We all know how difficult it is to drive with a dog jumping from one seat to the next, trying to get comfortable in an object that is constantly moving. This is a great invention! For little dogs, no more cramped crates and for larger dogs, no more drooling all over the newly refurbished leather seats, now it will just be in one concentrated area.

You can purchase your Pet Seat Belt at Hammacher Schlemmer, but remember to lock the seat belt in before using otherwise you will have a roaming dog with a lethal weapon (a.k.a. a ridiculously long seat belt cord and hard metal buckle to whip you in the face with).  In case of an emergency, they should include air bags into the design. Ha ha that just created a funny picture in my head of a blown up doggy, or a doggy with a puffed up jacket? Also, this invention is cat-friendly. If you have an invention to improve the life of a doggy or kitty friend, let's get your idea patented and on the market!

Ready, Set, Hike, now EAT! Norm Thompson has developed the ultimate manly man meat, a Football salami authentically laced and stitched up to feed all that testosterone at your Super bowl party! Honestly, I think your dog would like this invention more than an actual guy would. I can't imagine any guy being happy to slice up a perfectly usable football. Now they just need to come up with cheese helmets and beer goalposts to complete the package. They really should think about exchanging this football for the real one used in the Super bowl. Just imagine, how all the Saints and Colts linemen and linebackers will make sure to tackle salami, and maybe even Reggie Bush will learn to finally catch and keep the darn thing in his hands till he scores a touchdown or at least until dinner time! And you can't forget, Peyton Manning drooling over the thought of a delicious Football Salami, or maybe that is just what his face looks like? And you thought I wouldn't know football, huh? I like to surprise! Go Colts!

After looking at some inventions on the web, I ran across these interesting designs. Stairs with pull out drawers for shoes! Pretty genius. I may have to add a third story to my house just to fit all my shoes though, but at least the smell would be hidden. And if need be, I can blame the funk smell on something dying in the wall, which is technically true right? The second design involving stairs is the stairway bookcase. Who knew that stairs were not just used for exhaustingly climbing and complaining the whole time while cursing under your breathe about how it must be a conspiracy that architects are trying to skinny America one staircase at a time? They have another purpose, to store all your old books. Instead of going out to purchase a bookcase, just build some stairs. And if the book was really bad, at least, it is within kicking distance. Ha ha I crack myself up sometimes!

Both of these inventions were designed by people like you that just thought outside the box, and posted their pictures on the web. I tried to search for the inventors of both these designs, but had no luck. See this is why you get a patent! So that blogs don't share your ideas with the rest of the world without you making some profit. If you know who designed either of these inventions, let me know! I like to give props when props are deserved.

This Danni’s blog is courtesy of an old friend. You might even say we are so close that it feels like we are the same person sometimes! Well, Gary the Reverend (a little nickname I like to call him from this one time where booze, cowboy boots, and a wedding chapel were involved, but let’s save that for another time), this one is for you and every girl who needs a little lift in their booty. Booty Pop Panties! Now I have heard of this invention before, but the video sells it! Apparently, the invention has been redesigned to create a more natural-looking big booty plus it comes in cute colors from Lemon Jellybean to Blueberry Gum Drops. And for those of you that don’t want to poke an eye out when you bend over, there is the “half the pop” panty! I say go big or go home. JLo, watch out, the competition is coming!

Man, now I have “I like big butts and I cannot lie, you other brothers can’t deny…” stuck in my head on repeat! Sir Mix-A-Lot, get out of there! And where is the booty dancing in the commercial?

Finis has developed an underwater MP3 player, called the SwiMP3.1G. Now you think that is cool, wait for it...there are no ear phones! Instead of listening through your ears, you will be listening through your bones. And no, it is not the magic of milk that is doing this (although milk does a body good), but a new technology called Bone Conduction. Since music usually gets muffled underwater, Finis has developed bone conduction technology that sends sound vibrations through the cheek bone to the inner ear for the best quality of sound. What an amazing invention! If you want to swim faster, you can play the theme song from Jaws or from Rocky; and if you want to reenact The Little Mermaid (which I know you do), you can listen to the soundtrack. The newest model of SwiMP3.1G gives the user 1G of storage (approximately 250 songs) and a new sleek design that can easily be strapped onto one's goggles. It plays MP3 files as well as WMA files, so you can actually read a book while swimming! Well, technically it would be you listening to a book being read by another person while you swam. Same difference though. This invention has already been added to my Christmas list. It is best to start early in my opinion.

Inventions that make exercising fun are always winners. If you have an invention that will revolutionize the way we exercise, send a prototype to me Danni first, then get some patenting advice. What? I am still working off the Turkey from Thanksgiving and need all the help I can get!

I don't know about you, but I'm ready to kiss 2009 goodbye and welcome the new sexy 2010. Let's say goodbye to grieving for Michael Jackson/Farrah Fawcett/Billy Mays/Patrick Swayze/Brittany Murphy/Circuit City, to Tiger Woods personal life, the hysteria of H1N1 swine flu, and Jon and Kate's marriage. But before we do, let's celebrate with style. Here are some Danni recommended must haves to make an extraordinary New Year's Party Bash for all.

First, the cups! Red cups are out; check out these puppies...Pick Your Nose Cups. No, don't literally pick your nose at the party! Excuse yourself to the bathroom first, but do pick out Your Pick Your Nose cup for the night. From Baron Bob, Pick Your Nose cups come in a twenty four pack with twelve different noses based on different facial hair, ethnicity, and gender. This idea is genius! Not only will it make your guests laugh all night long, but now you can remember which cup is yours and not have to struggle to find a sharpie. Plus, imagine the laughs during a beer pong tournament. Beer pong is boring if you aren't playing. Seriously does anyone have fun watching other people have fun, and waiting for a turn? Well, now these cups provide the entertainment for tipsy spectators!

Second, the lighting! New Year's is the time to be shiny. Front News has a Confetti Light Chandelier that consists of disco balls! How festive. Check it out:

Lastly, the party favors! Everyone wants a memorable piece from the party to remember the start of 2010 (To a new decade)! Justin Gignac's NYC limited edition New Year's Eve at Times Square Garbage Cube ($100 dollars) is perfect for the occasion. Now if you are wondering what exactly is a Garbage Cube, it is exactly that-- garbage in pretty packaging. Justin has sold over 1,200 boxes worldwide. So why not splurge and get your guests garbage from Times Square? Or you could box your own from your party, which would include confetti, stale vomit, and Pick Your Nose cups. But how cool would it be to own garbage from Times Square?!? It is an interesting concept and an art piece for years to come. Just do not open it or wrap it like it is suppose to be opened for your guests. It is sealed for a reason.

Now, for a New Year's Resolution: let's keep inventing more handy products, so that we can all quit our boring day jobs, and sleep through 2010 in soft Egyptian cotton sheets!

Every time they take blood, I end up with thirty different holes and a bruise to remember the nurse by. Next time, I'm asking for the VeinViewer. Designed by Luminetx, this baby uses infrared technology as well as some technology they won't disclose (hm?) to find veins from the outside. Trippy, right? This will prevent physicians from poking you a hundred times trying to find your baby veins. I can't wait to see my veins from the outside! Do you think it is like fingerprints and therefore everyone's veins are different? Yea, I didn't think so either. BUT it would make a really interesting Halloween costume if you can somehow project your veins on the outside! Skeletons are out, veins are in! And I'm sure all the vampires out there are stoked about this invention.