Shandle: The Gift that Gives Twice

The World Toilet Organization (WTO) has designated November 19th World Toilet Day! The WTO is a global non-profit organization committed to improving toilet and sanitation conditions worldwide.

Sanitation is a problem that people are often shy to discuss. But a reluctance to talk about sanitation is part of the reason why an estimated 2.5 billion people worldwide do not have access to sanitation. The WTO is working diligently to improve the lives of these people.

To help celebrate World Toilet Day the Shandle has partnered with the WTO and will donate $1.00 for every Shandle sold between November 19th and December 31st to help their cause. Visit www.theshandle.com today to learn more.

The Shandle: Toilet Seat Handle is an unique and fun holiday gift for anyone who uses a toilet including:

• college students
• boyfriends
• bar owners
• potty training parents

The Shandle comes in a unique gift box so you don't have to wrap it, and if fits nicely inside a stocking! There is a design for everyone and you'll be supporting a worth cause!

Sripraphai- The Sani Seat

On a recent trip to my favorite Thai restaurant Sripraphai in Woodside I was reminded of their strange bathroom set up. Before I delve into the details of their toilets I want to recommend two dishes you should eat if you ever get the chance visit. The food is great!

Favorite Dishes @ Sripraphai

• Drunken Noodles. A salty experience. Perfect texture and just a touch of spice.
• Panang Curry- Seriously this is the reason for living. It can be a bit spicy, but this creamy red curry is out of this world. Order medium temp if you are at all scared of the heat. I always get chicken version and love it.

Now for some details of Sripraphai's Thai Style bathrooms. (I guess they are not really Thai style, but I like it that way.)

First the sign which designates the Mens room and Womens room. The image below pretty much sums it up. Based on the sign you'd thing "Warning...peverts lurking...use at your own risk." What makes this so weird to me is that the bathroom isn't coed. There is a mens bathroom and a separate women's bathroom. Someone thought this sign would be appropriate. HUH? This is a place of business!
















Next is the SANI SEAT. This thing is nuts. Basically its a never ending toilet seat cover that is motorized. Wave your hand above the sensor and ZOOM!!! The plastic wrapping keeping the seat SANI is sucked into the device and new clean wrapping is pushed out.

I fully admire the function of this thing, but I really rather it wasn't there. I confess I didn't sit down on this seat. I just don't feel comfortable with it. What if the sensor was activated while I'm doing my biz? Then I'd be twisted off the seat and on to the floor and probably break my wrist. Best case scenario: rope burn on my ass. OUCH!

While The Shandle doesn't serve the exact same function as sani seat, I do believe it encourages clean habits with out the risk of ass burn! I'd rather leave the ass burning to the panang curry!