Milton teenager Ben Gulak has taken the motorcycle world by storm with Uno, his electric unicycle. What started as a science fair project has turned into an international attention-grabber.

In a departure from so many of today's products that are designed in Canada (Blackberry) or the US (iPod) and then made in China, the need for the Uno was conceived of in China and turned into reality in Milton, Ontario.

For those of us looking to avoid the high prices at the pump, the barrier to ownership is a mere $6,000.

The weather is warming up and summer's marquee fruits and vegetables are well on their way to your kitchen. And the best place to get your share of this upcoming local bounty is at one of Toronto's many farmers' markets, most of which are now open for the season.

Market shopping is a great way to eat local, high quality, super fresh food. Talk to the people who grow and care for our food, and learn about different varieties, including heirloom and other flavourful varieties you won't find at No Frills. Plus, it reduces your carbon footprint, as nothing is shipped across the continent.

Farmers' markets are not just for your fruits and vegetables, although those items alone are enough reason to pay a visit. Expect to find meats and fish, herbs, honey, mushrooms, garlic, eggs, cheese, bread and other baked treats, preserves, jams and even plants and flowers.

Reversing his previous position, Premier McGuinty announced yesterday that he will consider legislation to ban the use of cell phones while driving Ontario's roads. Although other provinces have beaten Ontario to cell phone legislation, McGuinty wants Ontario's ban to be the first to include other distracting gadgets, including as-yet-unknown devices.

Citing safety and the advice of Ontario's police officers, the plan would stop us from talking on our hand-held devices, texting, reading emails on our Blackberries or using the GPS interface as you try to find your destination. Hands-free conversations would still be legal.

If this legislation goes forward, drivers will still be able to apply lipstick and makeup, do a nice dry shave, eat a value meal and drink their double-doubles, all while talking to their friends via Bluetooth accessories.

Just about every neighbourhood has a Thai restaurant (or three) to choose from, making it no easy task to select the best Thai food in Toronto. That doesn't stop us from trying, though.

Of the many cuisines in Toronto, Thai is among the richest in terms of range of fare and quantity of restaurants. Most offer up your typical list of noodles, rice and curries, with favourite standbys like pad thai, green and red curries and assorted spring rolls. Many try to set themselves apart, perhaps offering more regional authentic fare, a wine program or chic decor.

But which restaurant's cuisine reigns supreme?

In a short stretch of Dundas West in the heart of the Junction there are three little Thai restaurants. In the middle of the pack is the unassuming Baan Thai. After a recent visit, I discovered that the food recalled memories of Thailand.

Read my review of Baan Thai in the Restaurants section.

There are some (ok, many) among us who still need a gift for Mother's Day (this Sunday, you know). Dandelion Mud Pie, Toronto's newest entry into the green retailing market, makes it easy for us to give the gift of green. No, not American dollars, but green gift baskets, featuring eco-friendly products perfect for Mom.

Really, what mother doesn't deserve some products perfect for pampering? You can choose from various gift baskets, each in ready-to-give form, so that not only are the products eco-friendly, but no trees are sacrificed for wrapping paper.

Choose from baskets featuring products to help Mom rest and relax or pamper her feet or body.

Each basket is $30 or $35, which is a bargain compared to a nice bouquet of flowers. Plus the selection of teas, lotions and scrubs won't whither away by the next weekend.

For the sweet smell of R & R, grab the Rest & Relax basket, filled with a lavender tea and an eye pillow, along with a handmade tea cup. The Foot Treat and Body Pamper baskets feature appropriate salts, scrubs, lotions and (non-edible) butters. The latter even includes a small bar of dark chocolate, for added enjoyment.