The SBU: a self-balancing electric unicycle

The SBU: a self-balancing electric unicycle - Boing Boing Gadgets points to the For the unstable: A self-balancing unicycle | Crave, the gadget blog article and video for this cool tool. I would like one!

Russia Mandates Free Software For Public Schools

Slashdot | Russia Mandates Free Software For Public Schools:

“After running some successful pilots, the Russian government has decided to make open source the standard for all schools. If a school doesn’t want to use the free software supplied by the government, it has to buy commercial licenses using its own funds. What’s the betting Microsoft starts slashing its prices in Russia?”

Read more at: *All* Russian Schools to Use Free Software

Wouldn’t it be nice of Canada made such a bold and creative step? Wheeee!

Yes, In My Backyard Blog

check out Yes, In My Backyard Blog! I want to go, but i have a cold!