Upcycling Firehoses as Purses

‘Upcycling’ is the act of directly reusing waste materials as marketable goods. At the link, you can view a Reuters News video (embed disabled) about how various upcycled products are now available to consumers, as featured at the recent London Design Festival. Among the festival’s participants was the Elvis Kresse Organization — a UK-based company which upcycles worn-out firehoses as luggage and other products usually made with leather. YouTube Link via Scientific American | Compa

MEGA Brands to Report Second Quarter 2009 Results

MEGA Brands to Report Second Quarter 2009 ResultsMONTREAL, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — MEGA Brands Inc. (TSX: MB) will report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 before markets open on August 13, 2009.An analyst conference call will be held at 9:00 a.m. on August 13, 2009 to discuss the results. Participants may listen to the call by dialing 1 (800) 814-4862.For those unable to participate, a replay will be available until August 20, 2009. The replay phone numbe

Summer Social

For those of you in the Portland area today. There's an awesome looking sale happening called Summer Social where a bunch of gals are getting together to sell arts, crafts, and food! The fun times are happening today, Saturday, July 25th from 4pm-8pm. It'll be held at a private residence in NE Portland. 5734 NE 27th Ave at the corner of Jarret street. Participants are: abby try again , Amy Nieto Photography and Design , Cori Kindred , design is mine : isn't it lovely? , Elisabeth Be

Summer Social

For those of you in the Portland area today. There's an awesome looking sale happening called Summer Social where a bunch of gals are getting together to sell arts, crafts, and food! The fun times are happening today, Saturday, July 25th from 4pm-8pm. It'll be held at a private residence in NE Portland. 5734 NE 27th Ave at the corner of Jarret street. Participants are: abby try again , Amy Nieto Photography and Design , Cori Kindred , design is mine : isn't it lovely? , Elisabeth Be

Banging away (Aberdeen American News)

Zion Cleberg of Aberdeen plays the drums at the 2009 Art and Bicycle Spectacle, which took place in downtown Aberdeen on Sunday. Bicycles were on display and were judged for prizes as other participants were treated to food, music and a variety of arts and crafts. The finale of the event was a gr...