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rpannier Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 07:38 AM
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Sex toy buzz helps launch ex-Nortel engineer's startup
Company spent $500,000 on vibrator's research and development

Layoffs at Nortel have led to the launch of a new sex toy company in Ottawa.

Standard Innovation Corp.'s first product, the We-Vibe vibrator, has sold 55,000 units worldwide since it was released last spring.

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"This is, to me, not a sex toy. It's an electromechanical device," he said. "We truly look at it from a scientific point of view; in terms of plotting the x-y charts of power versus performance, versus the third dimension of the human dynamic: What frequencies do women like?"

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"I discovered some technology developed by NASA that has never been applied to the sex toy industry," he said. "So we've got a new technological platform we're going to be rolling out over the next two years."

link:
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2009/01/19/ot-090119-vibrator.html?ref=rss&loomia_si=t0:a16:g4:r2:c0:b0
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formercia Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 07:42 AM
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1. Please answer the following questions:
1. What is your resonant frequency?

2....
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Lasher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 07:43 AM
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2. $500K on R&D
Sounds like most of it was spent on strippers.
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rpannier Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 07:45 AM
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3. You say potato he says po-tah-to
as long as it has vibrating action it's all good.
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dweller Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 08:06 AM
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4. I.. uh...er...um... need coffee first...
"The We-Vibe’s two motors produce vibrations that penetrate the woman’s body. The vibrations from each motor will interact with the user to produce enhanced stimulating pulses we call “Harmonic Throbbing”...
You will know what “Harmonic Throbbing” is once you have experienced it !"

"The We-Vibe will run for more than two hours on “Low” speed and is quiet enough to be worn secretly under your clothes. Try making your next walk in the park or long commute to work a little more exciting!"

:7

dp
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Ian David Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 08:07 AM
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5. That you, Vice President in Charge of Vibrational Frequency, Dr. Squeezie McFeelpants. n/t
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54anickel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 09:07 AM
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6. Economic stimulus package? Only $81 at Amazon! n/t
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MuseRider Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 09:09 AM
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7. I have a headache
and just commenting so I can find this thread when I feel better ;).
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peekaloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 10:23 AM
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8. so space wasn't the final frontier?
buzz me up Scotty.
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dweller Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 06:55 PM
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9. well, as for myself, i can't wait for my next walk in the park...
just sayin'



dp
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Pryderi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 07:59 PM
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14. will run for more than two hours on “Low” speed and is quiet enough to be worn secretly under
http://we-vibe.com/How_To_Use.php

The We-Vibe can be worn while making love or while walking around the house as it will always try to stay nestled into the woman’s erogenous zone. It can be easily removed at any time.

The extremely low profile in the vaginal entry area and the We-Vibe’s mirror smooth finish makes it virtually unnoticeable to the man with the exception of the powerful vibrations. Men take pleasure in the experience of a vibrating vagina and especially enjoy sharing in their partner’s climactic response to the We-Vibe’s deep and powerful Clitoral and G-Spot vibrations.

The We-Vibe’s two motors produce vibrations that penetrate the woman’s body. The vibrations from each motor will interact with the user to produce enhanced stimulating pulses we call “Harmonic Throbbing”. As you change the pressure on the We-Vibe while making love, the “Harmonic Throbbing” will dynamically change to match your rhythms. You will know what “Harmonic Throbbing” is once you have experienced it !

The We-Vibe works well in many sexual positions. Many women find their favourite position is with the woman on top as it gives you total control of clitoral pressure, thrusting and positioning.

The We-Vibe will run for more than two hours on “Low” speed and is quiet enough to be worn secretly under your clothes. Try making your next walk in the park or long commute to work a little more exciting!
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TheWraith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 07:15 PM
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10. What an interesting research method.
"Gee, Miss Stripper, could we pay you to let us use a sex toy on you, and then describe in great detail what it was like?"

I'm guessing these two had waaaay more fun than they should have in building this thing.
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Forkboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 07:43 PM
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11. I have good vibes about this product.
:hide:
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MsTryska Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 07:47 PM
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12. I totlly want to go into the sex-toy business.
I've got the ideas, i just need soemone with the engineering talents.
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dweller Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 08:28 PM
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18. I love a women with ideas ...
let me bust out the Erector Set, and see what we can come up with...

:9
dp
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MsTryska Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 08:35 PM
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20. w00t!
Edited on Mon Jan-26-09 08:35 PM by MsTryska
first on the list:

wireless remote controlled vibrating plug.
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Pryderi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 07:48 PM
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13. Teledildonics has more of a future.
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AwakeAtLast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 08:16 PM
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15. Someone had to say it
Corporate retreats are held in Dildo, Newfoundland.

:rofl:
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MadMaddie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 08:25 PM
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16. So I would like to hear how they conducted the research to
get their data....What? Is it wrong to want to know? Just askin...:shrug:
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sakabatou Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 08:28 PM
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17. No it needs a wireless remote control
If it doesn't have one already.
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FloridaJudy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 08:31 PM
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19. And they say nothing practical
Was ever accomplished by the space program! :rofl:

I don't know about the rest of you women, but this sounds a lot better than Tang to me,

Um, does this give new meaning to the phrase "rocket in your pocket"?
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DCKit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jan-26-09 11:03 PM
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21. I've always had a fondness for harmonicas
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