The Smithsonian has an interesting new article about the petrified forest the was found in an Illinois coal mine a little over a year ago. It's supposed to be the world's largest fossil forest and dates back to 300 million years ago, a time prior to the existence of dinosaurs.

I wanted to express a few thoughts as Earth week comes to a close. As of late, there has been an enormous influx of green themed television programs and advertising. Green design in makeover shows, actors speaking out on behalf of eco-charities, Walmart peddling a vacuum made from 50% recycled plastic.

As phenomenal as it would be to see a single clean and inexpensive energy source created that would fulfill the world's requirements, I understand that we need to be realistic and develop a myriad of solutions. Each tailor fitted to its local environment. That's why its so exciting to see something like Pelamis wave power.

This week was a big one here at PBATD. We launched our new and vastly improved site. In the process of adding some new merchandise to the store. We're working with a few illustrator friends of our and have three new bag designs in the work. So keep an eye out, if our original bag isn't your taste we will most likely have something that is very soon!