I CAN HAZ TWITTER?

Internet-enable your Houseplant with a plant twitter kit $100. Looks like it's based on an Arduino/Atmel microcontroller.

It's either a work of genius, or milestone in the decline of humanity.

I must remember to water the lily in my office.
(Physical Computing)

The Do Lectures

Inspiration: The Do Lectures
Co-founded by top ethical and environmental dude - David Hieatt of Howies (Cardigan bay's 3rd biggest clothing company), who make my black tops and Andy Gray's Jeans.
There's a Michael Braungart talk in there.

ID Sketching

IDsketching.com
Pen, Paper, Hand, Right Brain + Drawing = Videos.

Cardboard... Good for more than just rocking chairs

Mark Langan Gallery

Sketching... in 3D

ILoveSketch from Seok-Hyung Bae on Vimeo.

University of Toronto. In 5 years CAD software will look very different! Certainly beats dragging handles on NURBS.
via drawn.ca Illustration blog.

Balsa Wood Canon Camera

Step by step balsa wood camera
Looks like a Canon 1D - their top of the range professional cameras.
You can't feel a CAD model, and while an rapid prototype is definately an option, there's a lot to be gained from sculpting a real prototype. Hands-On designing - it's more fun.
ViaMakezine blog

Randy Pausch - Last lecture

Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch (Oct. 23, 1960 - July 25, 2008) gave his last lecture at the university Sept. 18, 2007, before a packed McConomy Auditorium. In his moving presentation, "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams," Pausch talked about his lessons learned and gave advice to students on how to achieve their own career and personal goals. For more, visit www.cmu.edu/randyslecture.