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Inhabitat & Energy-Generating Spinning Wheel Provides Power for the Poor

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:33:31 -0700

This is stunning innovation! From the article: "The e-charkha is an ingenious update to India's ubiquitous charkha [spinning wheel] that transforms the simple machine into a potentially significant source of energy for millions of struggling families in India. Designed by RS Hiremath, the e-charkha 'not only produces yarn but also generates electricity using a maintenance free lead acid battery fixed at the bottom, which functions as an inverter.'"

book: crochet me & whip up

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:13:21 -0700

An excellent review of the Crochet Me book on Whipup! "[Crochet Me] is a valuable addition to the growing catalogue of crochet books full of great patterns."

HijiNKS Ensue - Geek Webcomic - Updates Monday, Wednesday and Friday & Archive & For Your Consideration

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:56:08 -0700

Geek-comic genius. I hope he makes Bad Horse gleeful.

The Future of Words by Dave Eggers - Esquire

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:27:17 -0700

Dave Eggers on teen reading. Teens read!

Just Like A Drummer - The Wave Pictures - Very Short List

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:24:42 -0700

I'm in love with this music video of "Just Like a Drummer," by London-based band the Wave Pictures. From the post: "As if created by some hyper-cool Guatemalan tourism bureau, the clip features local residents blithely lip-synching and dancing to one of the simplest, sweetest songs we've heard in a while."

Profile for BNannas - THREADSPOTTING (08/16): Ah Munna Spot You

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:20:50 -0700

I wore a t-shirt from Threadless.com when we took photos of my Jayne Hat, and Threadless posted one. Funny! (I wear this shirt *all the time*.)

Everything That Happens Will Happen Today - Brian Eno and David Byrne - Very Short List

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:06:38 -0700

Very Short List announces a new CD by David Byrne and Brian Eno, launching for download on 18th August 2008. The CD is awesome!

Amigurumi Doc Ock | Crochet Me

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:31:20 -0700

Crocheted Doc Ock (from Spider Man), both in movie outfit and original comic book outfit. Awesome.

Link Time! 7/31 | Link Time, Joss Whedon, Ben Kingsley | BuzzSugar - Movies, TV &Music

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:59:34 -0700

Popwatch reports on the odd intersection of Joss Whedon fans and knitter/crocheters.

Crochet community stalking Joss Whedon (with Jayne hats)! | EW.com

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:25:58 -0700

Crochet kick to interview Joss Whedon makes it into mainstream entertainment blog.