Hand-sewn Japanese cedar and canvas (instead of chemically treated leather) briefcases. Six styles (C$355/$351)

Watch it on YouTube. Thanks Karen!

Though not out of Pittsburgh… yet. Yesterday we excitedly got into our fully loaded RV after an exhausting 4 days of moving ready to embark on a year-long roadtrip, and just half an hour into the trip we noticed the engine was smoking. So we turned off the A/C and pulled over as soon as

via EonInRSA: This must be the strangest apartment I’ve ever seen! One guy made up his entire appartment to resemble the bridge, galley, and transporter rooms of Voyager (or just any Federation ship for that matter).

I found some great gas saving tips over at edmunds.com: Change Your Driving Habits (and Save Gas!) That surge of power off the line wastes more gas than you’d think. Consider these driving tips that will save you money and provide hidden benefits you’re sure to like. Gas Buying Strategies Not ready to buy a

PITTSBURGH — The director of the UPMC Cancer Institute is one of more than 20 international experts calling for precautions for cell phone use. The precaution comes on the heels of a not-yet-published international study pointing to cell phones as a potential health risk, said Dr. Ronald Herberman. UPMC employee Amy Joe McDade said she

Wouldn’t it be great if our kids saw this video and grew up with totally different habits… and started a chain-reaction based on ideas like these?

Check this clever tent out. If they could figure out a way to make these from lightweight materials, it would be a heaven-sent solution to long-distance backpackers who frequently get stuck in rain. At the moment a 2kg one-man tent’s more than I’d carry. Great for festivals though!

LetsMakeRobots.com A place to show off your robot, share, get help and be inspired. There are some really cute one’s in here. Godzilla’s hilarious! Thanks Pieter!