I find this 4 minute video fascinating. It’s a positive approach to open source, DIY hardware. I’ve heard of open source software, but he has developed an open source model for building practical things like a tractor. Found on Facebook, originally from http://www.ted.com/talks/marcin_jakubowski.html

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Montgomery County parents have started a blog and listserv to coordinate between parents and others who want to advocate for better school lunches. Be part of the revolution. From the site: We are concerned parents of Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland who want to improve the food served in schools to our children. We [...]

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“He is not just sitting around “envisioning”; he has built a fully functioning version of this outlet and needs everyone to help spread the word.” EcoMerge

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June 17, 2009: This week’s featured fruits and vegetables are peas, potatoes, parsley, garlic scapes, head lettuce, rhubarb, salad mix & kale. One of the things that I appreciate about participating in a CSA is the way it makes me feel closer to the farming experience, with all its ups and downs. For those who [...]

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Too good not to share. Another amazing idea from TED. Researcher Kamal Meattle shows how an arrangement of three common houseplants, used in specific spots in a home or office building, can result in measurably cleaner indoor air. With its air-filtering plants and sustainable architecture, Kamal Meattle’s office park in New Delhi is a model [...]

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