Introducing the iXi Bike: a compact, sleek ride that loses the greasy bike chain, is collapsible for storing at work on in a cramped apartment and has graphically-pleasing style. Oh la la. { but, starting at $1100, it's certain that my feet will not grace its pedals...

The name "Designers Without Borders" had me excitedly thinking that I could use my design skills for some greater good, but I can barely make sense of the website, let alone the proposed projects.

Aaron Ruell, who you might remember as Kip from the movie "Napoleon Dynamite," is also quite a good photographer.

Subaru, in promoting a new vehicle, challenges filmmakers to create a 30 second movie "promoting the idea that a seven passenger cross-over utility vehicle will be introduced by Subaru. And make it so great that people will forward it to everyone they know."...

SwankSigns.org: dedicated to the art of mocking public works. { a second look at various public works, safety & informational signs from around the world. }

Just 8 days left for those participating in this year's NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month): where participants aim to each complete a novel in the span of a month. { If you have yet to start, you can probably still make LoNoWriWe (Local Novel Writing Week). }

Rollei (best known for the twin-lens reflex cameras of yesteryear) introduces the MiniDigi: a scaled-down, digital version of the classic Rolleiflex.

For one week, Adobe Books (in San Francisco) had their books arranged by the color of their covers. { if anyone knows of better photo-documentation of this event, please let me know. }

Wow: "Tired of passwords? Replace them with your fingerprint." { the technology has been around for awhile (my brother has had a print reader for years), but it's impressive to see that it's so close to becoming mainstream. }

What Do You Want To Do With Your Life?

semi-personalized wall art: - from foldbedding comes the Wallter series of paintable 3D "wall applications" in starbursts, circles, squares and retro slats. - from RRSK comes FLATS { your image combined with their process/colors/printing to become "furniture for your...

Have a stack of snaps from your family's past but can't quite place the date? Try reviewing this handy guide to Dating Old Photographs { for photos taken between 1840-1929 } { in other news, if you have a photo from 1840... you might want to inform your local photo...

A couple women's accessories made from non-traditional materials: - The Drive-Thru Teller Handbag - The Seatbelt Bag { maybe they'll make nice gifts for those special ladies in your life. }

A couple women's accessories made from non-traditional materials: - The Drive-Thru Teller Handbag - The Seatbelt Bag { maybe they'll make nice gifts for those special ladies in your life. }

Some viewer mail: "What the hell is going on with Hanttula.com? It's becoming all religon and politics: jews, virgins, apologies. Thank God.... I mean Thankfully there's the filter trick and freaky animals otherwise it will be come (sic) Hanttula.com your home for...

As we prepare for the annual visit of Hannukah Harry, perhaps it's time for my fellow goyim to sit down and watch this brief yiddish tutorial.