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Weekend Video | Miscellany

Jun 15th, 2008 | Categories: Urban Camping

A few random videos that I have been kicking around. Enjoy!

The McLaughlin Group edited to two minutes. “On a doomsday scale of zero to ten, zero meaning zero doom, ten meaning absolute metaphysical doom, a total wipe-out, annihilation, nothing remaining. How much doom does Hilary face in the November election?”

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Urban Camping | The Mobile Power Conundrum

May 12th, 2008 | Categories: Japan, Technology, Urban Camping

Urban Camping is a reoccurring look into the products, services and experiences that enhance the city living adventure.

If you live anywhere outside of New York City your car provides you with everything from secure storage space to a mobile charging station, something city dwellers could only dream of. Recently the problem of on-the-go recharging of mobile devices has posed a significant annoyance. There is nothing worse than being embroiled in a heated SMS exchange and going dark or having a raucous night out on the town and not being able to fully document your debauchery.

It is no surprise that the Japanese are one step ahead of the game when it comes to mobile refueling. One of the best options (and a current obsession of mine) are the public cellphone charging stations that can be found all over Japan. These genius little machines are the size of an ATM and are placed in train stations, shopping centers etc., allowing you to lock up and recharge your phone while you shop. Why these aren’t in every bar, bodega and coffee shop in New York City is beyond me. Put this on my list of companies to start.

Below: the genius that is the Japanese mobile phone charging station. Why is America so far behind on these things?