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CNet’s Green Tech blog is reporting on solar company Konarka which has developed what amounts to solar-powered plastic. Flexible solar cells are not new, but this seems to take things a step further in that solar cells would be easily integrated with just about anything plastic. They are not as […]
Wired offers up a Wiki page on how to Fly Through Airport Security. One of the best points listed and something I always do myself is the practice of putting your wallet, keys, phone, watch and belt into your carry on bag. Anything else metal that can be easily removed […]
I’m often asked for advice on how to find a cheap airline ticket, so I’ve outlined my pointers for finding the cheapest tickets. – Head to kayak.com and register for a free account. You can search for flights without registering, but doing so gives you the option to search with […]
Whenever I pack, I always put my important, water-sensitive items in zip-lock bags to keep them dry – things like my passport, camera, and even a large zip-lock bag that I can put my laptop in should the need arise. Doing this gives you some assurance that if you’re ever […]
This morning I took a second look at an old foot-powered sewing machine table in my friend’s apartment and got to thinking: if people were able to power a sewing machine by foot and still sew clothing, what else could be done with the power of our feet? First, here’s […]
Ask anyone who owns a swiss army knife and they’ll tell you just how handy they can be. This makes them one of the best gadgets to pack on any trip, and in some cases even just a trip is just to the supermarket, as I realized the other day […]
