Stroke of Genius


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Stroke of Genius examples
Stroke of Genius Popular Choice winner:
Stroke of Genius Judge's Choice winner:
The celebrity taking the title of 'Celebrity Stroke of Genius':  Mark Beretta-

 Congratulations to David Penberthy from South Australia for winning the final weekly Nintendo prize back for his SOG “Newspaper plastic wrap end tab” – click to view and vote
Peter Moore from NSW has won a Nintendo prize pack for his SOG – a microwave that heats as well as cools!
Congratulations to  Jayde Dennis of Brisbane for her ‘Postage Stamp Vending Machine’ SOG
Congratulations to Dave Liistro of Melbourne for his ‘Sand Repellent’ SOG
 There are 2 more Nintendo prize packs up for grabs throughout July plus the luxury trip to Thailand and a Macbook Pro!

Mark BerettaMark Beretta, Sports Anchor for Channel Seven’s Sunrise program
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Dave ThorntonDave Thornton, one of Australia’s most exciting stand-up comics
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Rhonda BurchmoreRhonda Burchmore,
Australian Entertainer of the Year
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Brendan FevolaBrendan Fevola,
AFL Brisbane Lions full-forward
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Danny KatzDanny Katz, acclaimed author and humour columnist for The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and The West Australian and regular as the Modern Guru in the Good Weekend magazine.
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celebrity sogsCelebrities are vying for the title of Celebrity Stroke of Genius’ View all celebrity SOG’S

 

 

Stroke of Genius

Meet the Stroke of Genius WINNERS!
Hugh Lockie (VIC), Kate Fraser (NSW) & Celebrity winner Mark Beretta


POPULAR CHOICE WINNER:

"Doggy Doo Detector" - Hugh Lockie, VIC.

SOG Idea 337: Doggy Doo Detector



We have all been walking, jogging or in the park only to have the experienced tarnished by a squelch under foot and the ensuing stench which can only mean one thing…. doggy-doo. My Stroke of Genius is a portable pocket size ‘Doggy-doo Detector’ capable of detecting nearby hot spots through the latest in odour recognition technology and alerting the user before it is too late!
 
What sparked your idea? When I started brainstorming for my 'Stroke of Genius' I had noble intentions to do something around helping the environment and somehow ended up creating the 'doggy doo detector '...? 
I think it is a scar from an 'incident' past coming to the surface.
 
Where were you when you had the idea? On my couch.
 
In 10 words or less what does celebrating the brain mean to you? The brain knows no boundaries. Think, create, celebrate.
 
And one last thing: It was great to be a part of Stroke of Genius and support its worthwhile cause. I look forward to next year.

 

JUDGE'S CHOICE WINNER:

"Swipe-and-Go L-Plate Log Book"- Kate Fraser, NSW.

SOG Idea 378: Swipe-and-Go L-Plate Log Book


An electronic device attached to your car, that automatically records the time and odometer reading when an L-plater swipes their licence!! Records these details when the car is turned off, then automatically records the details when the car is started again! Just like if you were writing it down in the log book!! Continues to keep records until you turn it off!! No more forgetting to take down details, hunting for pens or writing down all those short stops around town! The only thing you would need to set is the weather!!!
 
What sparked your idea? Anyone who has filled in the L-Plate log book or supervised a learner driver understands the frustration of recording every two-minute stop. Going through a year of this myself, I knew there had to be a better solution. 
 
Where were you when you had the idea? I was in the car, noting down the fifth-consecutive stop in half an hour into my log book when my stroke of genius hit me.
 
In 10 words or less what does celebrating the brain mean to you? Mentally challenging your brain every day.
 
And one last thing: I think the Stroke of Genius competition was a stroke of genius in itself, as it encouraged what I believe is a vitally important part of life – challenging your brain – and raised awareness of a serious global issue.


CELEBRITY STROKE OF GENIUS:

Mark Beretta - "Revolving Door Power Mill"

SOG Idea 91: Revolving Door Power Mill


Install a motor over the revolving doors in large city buildings which will power the lights in the door and possibly extend to the foyer lighting. As the door is used it will drive the power for the lighting.



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