An Open Mind: January 2012

Who would design a ring that wirelessly transmits your pulse to your significant other through a pillow insert, so when you lay down to go to sleep you can feel their heart beat? Only an interactive designer with a boyfriend who works on offshore oil rig.

Joanna Montgomery, a recent college graduate from Scotland, designed the product, called Pillow Talk, because she wanted to develop technology that allows for a more intimate interaction between people.

"I realized that technology has become very literal, everything involves a screen. You can Facebook someone, or text them, or email them, but it's quite two dimensional and there isn't any real richness or depth behind it."

She originally designed Pillow Talk as her final college project, but she is currently putting the final touches on the design before it comes to market at some point this summer. - Bill Weir, C. Michael Kim & David Miller

Pillow talk is a project aiming to connect long distance lovers. Each person has a pillow for their bed and a ring sensor which they wear to sleep at night. The sensor wirelessly communicates with the other person's pillow; when one person goes to bed, their lover's pillow begins to glow softly to indicate their presence. Placing your head on the pillow allows you to hear the real-time heartbeat of your loved one. - Joanna Montgomery

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THE WATER PIG

Chinese Symbols		Animal Symbol			Ancient Symbol		Element Symbol

		The Pig			The Boar		Water
Brief Description		Pigs are very tolerant, kind and courteous with inner strength. They can be naive and too impulsive at times.
Positive Traits		sensible, sensual and sensitive, sweetly naive, caring, self-sacrificing, possesses great knowledge, talented, open-handed, candid, outgoing, amusing, charitable, obliging, graciously hospitable and virtuous
Negative Traits		hot-tempered, pessimistic, outrageously epicurean, earthy to a fault, sardonic, snobbish, snide, authoritarian, competitive, know-it-all, stingy, victimized and sometimes downright criminally mad at the world
General Description of All Pigs		"Its better to give than to receive" would probably be the Pig's motto. Pigs are more comfortable giving off their own time or attention, than they are to ask others for it. They do not find asking for help an easy task and would rather carry the burden themselves. Pigs will do anything they can to maintain a sense of peace amongst family or friends. This can lead to a tendency to be taken advantage of, but Pigs basically forgive and forget everything. They are compassionate souls who simply want to keep the peace.
Detailed Description of The Water Pig		Water Pigs go with the flow and usually trust people before they truly know them. This, of course, can get them into trouble because they are often too trusting for their own good. Water Pigs are quite easily influenced; yet, can be very persuasive when it comes to getting what they want. These people love parties and social situations and enjoy giving of themselves to help others.
Eastern Gem Stone			Eastern Ruling Planet
	Ruby					Mars
Western Zodiac Sign			Yin or Yang
	Taurus					Yin (Dark / Feminine)
Combined Zodiac (East meets West)	The Taurean Pig
	Charming and luxurious, although they like to spend money, Taurean Pigs are good with it. They are completely grounded and motivated workers.
Month of the Pig	November		Direction			North-NorthWest (NNW)
Lucky Colors	Red, White		Hours			9:00pm - 11:00pm
Zodiac Position	Twelfth		Lucky Numbers			1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 16, 18, 34, 41 and 48
LOVE
The Pig Lover	Pigs are great partners to have because they are so supportive and giving of themselves. They are happiest at home, so arguments about late nights out with friends are few and far between for the Pig and his mate. Pigs are sexual creatures who love to be affectionate.
Compatibility	EXCELLENT			Rabbit, Sheep
	GOOD			Dog, Tiger, Horse, Dragon, Rat, Ox
	FAIR			Rooster, Monkey, Pig
	DIFFICULT			Snake
FAMILY
The Pig as a Parent	Pigs are devoted mothers and fathers. They are affectionate and loving, supportive and caring parents. They are homebodies, preferring to stay at home with their families than to go out on the town. A Pig's priority is his children, and curse the man who dare to hurt his child or to lay a hand upon him. A Pig can be a real monster when he feels his family is threatened.
The Pig as a Child	Pig children are joyous children. They giggle and twirl and are truly enjoyable to be around. These children love to play with other children and usually have many friends. They have confidence in themselves and in others.
The Pig as a Friend	Pigs are great friends to have on your side. They will nurture you, care for you and make sure you have everything you need. In times of trouble, Pigs are genuine friends who will give you the shirt off of their backs if you need it. They entertain their friends and host parties as often as they can. Any chance to gather in a social setting is enough for a Pig to have a party and most of the time, he doesn't really need an excuse to host one. They are loyal and good-natured, always willing to lend a hand or an ear.
The Pig at Home	Pigs have comfortable, friendly homes that just invite you in. As much as they love company, you can believe their homes are going to reflect materialistic gains. Pigs like to show off assets and pay close attention to their decorations in their homes. They can certainly make something out of nothing; however, they don't make cleaning or chores a top priority.
The Pig on Vacation	As much as Pigs love food, they would truly enjoy a culinary experience on vacation. When traveling they tend to dine at the finest restaurants, eat the richest chocolate and drink the most expensive champagne. In addition, their natures to be relaxed and laid back would lead them to an easygoing vacation somewhere on an island or in a resort where they can hang out and be completely taken care of.
CAREER
The Pig At Work	Pigs generally do really well when they get to be creative. They usually do better at jobs where they can express themselves. They are enthusiastic about taking on new responsibility at work and jump in to give a hand to colleagues in need. Pigs are well-liked by co-workers because are so willing to help and they have an eye for detail that makes them quite invaluable to upper management.
Well Suited Pig Occupations	Doctors, Caterers, Students, Dentists, Entertainers, Veterinarians, Hotel management, Department Store Personnel, Interior decorators
HEALTH AND FINANCES
Pig Health	Pigs enjoy being around other people and so, being alone for long periods of time can cause illness in a Pig. They also like to party and have a tendency to over do it at times. Because they do not get much exercise, they also have a tendency to gain weight. A Pig's stomach and intestines are prime spots for sickness because he tends to overindulge with food, alcohol or nicotine. In order to maintain a clean bill of health, Pigs should watch their diets, make sure they get enough vitamins and minerals each day and somehow work an exercise routine into their daily lives.
Money and The Pig	Pigs love to spend money. They have an eye for name brands rather than generics so they generally spend a lot of it. Pigs have a knack for being able to find a diamond in the rough. Although they can sometimes be thrifty with money, most of the time it is the reverse. Pigs should be careful; a rainy day may sneak up on them.