Mark Bell with the new Cray SuperCatT electric powered watercraft.

The past couple of weeks I've been busy with shoots for our next Career Changers TV show, which will feature local inventors -- weird, wacky, and practical stuff. Robert Olague's LCD name tag that play videos. Toilet paper dispenser rolls that play music (dubbed the TP MP3 Player). Charley Memminger's patent-pending papaya picker... well, no patent pending really since it's essentially a toilet plunger taped to a broom handle, but I like the tongue-twisting alliteration.

We'll also be showing serious inventions, such as a personal electric-powered mini-catamaran being introduced in Hawaii by Mark Bell that we'll be shooting today. He's hoping to license or lease them to ocean activities businesses.

Another angle shows the seat and motors, which are under the water's surface.

In future programs, we'll be featuring Dr. Rob Yonover, the author of "Hardcore Inventing," which has already sold over 2,000 copies since it came out. Rob is a scientist with an amazing personal story. His ocean rescue devices are pretty amazing too. Stay tuned to CCTV and this blog for more on both!

If you're a local inventor who would like to be on the show, or possibly get feedback from experts like Mark Bell or Rob Yonover, send me an email. You should also check out Rob's book, which is packed with useful info for inventors, and Mark's website for his CD-Postcards biz.

Today's relevant links:

Dr. Rob Yonover's Hardcore Inventing home page

Mark Bell's Postcard-CD site (terrific promo idea!) and his TP MP3 creation.

Career Changers TV show times and YouTube Channel link