You could throw it like a small javelin, or stab it into a piece of steak instead of using a fork, or you might take the ink cartridge out of the pen and fill the hollow shell with sand (just because you like sand).

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Just as logical thinkers failed to steer you clear of buying a home in 2005, and instead told you to buy a boat using equity from your home.

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Snapkeys Si, made by Israeli startup Snapkeys, lets you see more of your smartphone screen while you're typing by using just four squares containing 12 letters instead of the traditional keyboard.

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Instead, it makes use of a rechargeable battery, which you can top off using the on-board micro-USB socket.

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For example, instead of using a PowerPoint presentation, try talking around a single prop that visualizes what you are trying to say.

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"It's like using a hammer built for the nail you're trying to drive, instead of a shovel or a hoe, " he says.

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And maybe I can see a future where you swipe in and out on trains and buses using an NFC phone instead of a card.

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