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Well, it's not yet fully on the market. But it exists and works and (we hope) will be on the market soon. The AeroQuad -- a personal flyer that stays in the air for 5 hours and flies at a comfortable height of 20-30 feet. Might not be ideal for NYC and other cities lined with tall buildings...read more.

Actually, it's $11,700 but the price is expected to come down a few dollars. This lawnmowing breakthrough was showcased at the recent Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference & Expo. (Somebody actually chose that name!) The vehicle is eqaully unfortunately named -- Dixie Chopper Xcaliber Eco-Eager CNG Lawn Mower. But it promises to mow a 1-acre lawn in roughly 5 minutes and...read more.

That's right. The new deluxe authentic Swiss Army knife. Sure, it's a little pricey ($1400); but you've got to pay to be able to clean out your shot gun, repair your bicycle chain and sheer the toughest reinforced steel in the world...with the same tool. This baby comes loaded with "87 precision engineered"...read more.

Brought to you by the innovative apparel makers of Japan -- and our cutting edge friends at Japanorama -- these new Tees will guarantee protection against most knife slashings...precisely what's needed in Japan where guns are prohibited but knives apparently are as prevalent as the common iPhone. (Well, maybe not that common.)...read more.

No joke...great for sitting by the pool, on the deck or patio or on the grass at a game or BBQ. Yes, the Bikini-clad model is extra; but even if you can't afford her (OK, that's a joke)...seriously, this portable, durable waterproof chair -- with steel frame and soft-cushioning -- provides plenty of mobile comfort...far more than the standard-issue fraying towel or cloth lawn or beach chair.