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Title: Microwave your bra to stay warm this winter
Source:
Yahoo News
URL Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/2005110 ... u=X3oDMTA3ODdxdHBhBHNlYwM5NjQ-
Published: Nov 10, 2005
Author: AFP
Post Date: 2005-11-10 19:26:55 by Zipporah
Keywords: Microwave, winter, your
Views: 43
Comments: 3
TOKYO (AFP) - For the woman who wants to stay both warm and environmentally conscious this winter -- and isn't bothered by extra bulk under her shirt -- a lingerie maker unveiled a thick bra that can be heated in a microwave. Triumph International modeled the bra in Japan which has launched a "Warm Biz" campaign urging people to bundle up to save on heating. The bra pads are filled with an eco-friendly, reusable gel that can be heated up in a microwave or with hot water. For good measure, a pendant of a hot pepper dangles from the front. But the bra isn't for those favoring understated attire. A long strap flows down from the back, which is meant to be wrapped around like a boa to keep one's neck warm. "We hope this will not only help prevent global warming but also provide a little fashion chic to the office," Triumph's Japan branch said in a statement. But for the time being, the bra, which comes with matching shorts, won't be in stores, with the lingerie maker instead using the technology to develop other warm clothing. Japan, the land of the Kyoto Protocol, is encouraging people to set their heating at no more than 20 degrees Celsius (68 Fahrenheit) this winter to save energy. It follows a "Cool Biz" casual-dress campaign promoted by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, who eschewed his tie for most of the summer, to reduce air-conditioner use and therefore greenhouse gas emissions. The drive is estimated to have saved enough energy to supply 240,000 households for a month. 
A model stands beside a manequin as they display the latest high-tech thermal underwear 'Warmbiz Bra' by lingerie maker Triumph International at the company's headquarters in Tokyo(AFP/Yoshikazu Tsuno)
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#1. To: Diana, justlurking (#0)
stay warm ping!
Death has a tendency to encourage a depressing view of war. – Donald Rumsfeld
I would wear something like that around the house, heating fuel is so expensive here that I often wear my fur hat (not environmentally friendly but kind of necessary in this climate) in the house along with long underwear. I'm getting a new boiler because the one I have is old and a fuel hog, I'm also looking into getting a wood burning stove. Our heating fuel and gas prices have soared here so it's a big issue with everyone in town.
*ugh*, I hate wearing the damn thing as it is, this sounds like some kinda torture.
Bush: Worst. President. EVER.
#2. To: Zipporah, robin, justlurking (#0)
#3. To: robin (#1)
But the bra isn't for those favoring understated attire. A long strap flows down from the back, which is meant to be wrapped around like a boa to keep one's neck warm.
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