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The Ultimate Getaway: Private New York Island for Sale

Posted: 20 Nov 2013 08:00 AM PST

private island putnam lake new york

Owning a private island is the status symbol of status symbols – and now it’s possible for just under a million dollars. The island, officially named Willow Island, sits in Putnam Lake in Patterson, NY. It’s less than a two-hour commute to the Big Apple, and surprisingly this entire island – including a huge house – costs less than the average NYC apartment.

huge house willow island new york

Willow Island has been listed for sale for the paltry price of $995,000. The island’s magnificent house features three stories and four bedrooms. A three-bedroom apartment in NYC goes for an average price of $2.63 million, making the private island look almost like a bargain deal.

patterson new york private island home

The island itself is a serene escape from the rest of the world. It is heavily wooded and worlds away from the concrete jungle. A guest cottage and private boat garage are included with the lovely home and grounds.

private island patterson ny

The home comes with a two-car garage in Patterson where the new owners can park their vehicles after work. After that point, access to the island is limited to rowboat or other non-gas-powered water vessel. It’s a leisurely five-minute water commute across the placid lake.

interior private island home patterson new york

Inside, the 5,100 square foot home is positively overflowing with natural light. Forty-eight huge windows line the walls, giving spectacular views of the surrounding island.

kitchen bedrooms willow island home

Featuring a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and vintage furnishings, the house is a rare find…if you can manage to scrape together the cool million to make it yours.


    

Simulated Sunlight Alarm Clock: Wake Up Slowly & Naturally

Posted: 19 Nov 2013 10:00 PM PST

revive clock

There is nothing quite like warm sunlight waking you up in the morning … whether you want it to or not. Still, it sure would be nice to make the process a little more painless.

revive clock controls

For those seeking a more natural experience coming out of a deep slumber, the Revive Alarm Clock by Jason Putra has a top that gradually rises to reveal sun-like rays.

revive clock diagram

Much like daylight slowly coming in from the outdoors, this alarm moves slowly and starts before you plan to fully wake, easing you through dropping melatonin levels into a more refreshing new day.

revive clock sync

It is also designed to sync up via Bluetooth or other wireless connections to music players so you can add simulated bird sounds or other natural noises to aid the waking process.


    

Shark Fin Knife: Floating Solution for Safer Dish Washing

Posted: 19 Nov 2013 04:00 PM PST

shark surface example

Ever find yourself fishing through knife-infested waters while doing the dishes in the sink? Between suds and dirty water it can be hard to see sharp objects below the surface, and dangerous to dip and hand in to try and find them.

shark sink diagram

shark floating knife

 

Hence this ingenious solution proposed by Kim Sangun, Kang Yujin, Jeong Eunjoo & JungJun Park designed to surface the handle end so you grab the right part and avoid cutting yourself.

shark knife diagram

shark fin knife

The grip portion floats up thanks to a pocket of air in the back and, for good measure, a weighted thicker tip that helps keep the blade facing downward. The name and design is inspired by the fin of a shark, warning you of a dangerous creature below.


    

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