Abstract: A paddling apparatus that includes a paddle having a blade on at least one end of a paddle shaft, an attachment removably attachable to the paddle shaft, and an accessory connecting element on a first side of the attachment for removably connecting at least one accessory to the attachment. The accessory includes a training aid that has a first base rotatably attached with the accessory connecting element and an elongated element pivotally attached to the base.

Abstract: A paddling apparatus that includes a paddle having a blade on at least one end of a paddle shaft, an attachment removably attachable to the paddle shaft, and an accessory connecting element on a first side of the attachment for removably connecting at least one accessory to the attachment. The accessory includes a training aid that has a first base rotatably attached with the accessory connecting element and an elongated element pivotally attached to the base.

Abstract: One embodiment of an article of transformable furniture comprising movable and removable cushioned components that have specific relative dimensions and forms that allow for a minimum of three furniture configurations. Two of the components being wedge-like cushioned pieces (21a, 21b) designed specifically to be arrangeable in manner providing one configuration selected from the group consisting of a couch, a chaise longue, or a small bed.

Abstract: One embodiment of a sink with an integrally molded work surface area (12) with sink basins (13,14) where the work surface is located between basins and at a level higher than the bottom of the sink basins but lower than the edge of the entire sink unit (11). The work surface provides an area for a range of tasks including can opening, draining with a colander, filling pots with water, preparing and cutting uncooked meats, and operating a salad spinner. The entire combination of sink basins and work surface connects continuously in form to provide a more sanitary and faster food preparation process allowing for the accomplishment of a variety of tasks including easy and simple clean up.