Monthly Archives: September 2007
Aromatic comedy debuts in Southern California
Inspired by the movie adaptation of Patrick Suskind’s novel “Perfume,” THEATRX’s “Scent of a Woman” portrays an older couple that bottles one another’s scents in an effort to rekindle their relationship. The scents, Eau d’Arlene and Eau d’Al, involve Crisco … Continue reading
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Mail-room workers spread the scent of KFC
Kentucky Fried Chicken is promoting itself in corporate workplaces, using the aroma of freshly-cooked chicken. Workers in corporate mail rooms are carrying KFC food on their mail carts in an effort to entice hungry workers to crave chicken for lunch. … Continue reading
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Ozone used to disinfect hospitals from MRSA and other bugs
A British company unveiled a disinfecting machine using a new technology that can kill up to 99.99% of airborne bacteria and viruses. The machines, developed by Inov8 Science, mix the naturally-occurring ozone in the air with olefins, producing a cascade … Continue reading
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Scented garbage bags repel rodents
A New York City entrepeneur has come up with a pleasant-smelling garbage bag that, he claims, will prevent rats from digging through the trash. The bag is infused with the fragrances of eucalyptus, mint and wintergreen. According the the inventor, … Continue reading
