Month: November 2009

Threadless + Crafty = Threadknits

The folks over at Threadless tees have just launched a crafty contest where entrants can share their knit or crochet projects that are inspired by one of Threadless’ countless cool t-shirt designs. The contest runs to January 18, 2010, and promises cool prizes. Read all the rules and entry information over at Threadknits. [via @kate_mckean]

Science gets auto-tuned

A refreshingly different kind of mash-up – “We Are All Connected” was made from sampling Carl Sagan’s Cosmos, The History Channel’s Universe series, Richard Feynman’s 1983 interviews, Neil deGrasse Tyson’s cosmic sermon, and Bill Nye’s Eyes of Nye Series, plus added visuals from The Elegant Universe (NOVA), Stephen Hawking’s Universe, Cosmos, the Powers of 10, […]

Motorsports carving? Who knew?

Motorsports carving? Who knew?

There are woodcarvers, and then there’s Gary Tatman, of Glen Burnie, Maryland. Gary explains his incredible work on Hemmings Auto Blog: You’re correct in your assumptions- these carvings start out as a block. I use the Internet motorsports archives to obtain enough photos of the project car for detailed areas such as interiors, engine compartments, […]

Handmade in Hawaii

Yesterday I visited a craft faire right off the beach in Waikiki. It’s a monthly event called Handmade in Hawaii, featuring crafters and artisans who create jewelry, clothing, housewares, art and all types of crafts. The faire also has amazing food, music, and even traditional Hawaiian massage. It’s presented by the Handcrafters and Artisans Alliance, […]

“Scientists and engineers ought to stand side by side with athletes and entertainers as role models”

“Scientists and engineers ought to stand side by side with athletes and entertainers as role models”

Interesting quote from today’s big education announcement (MAKE is part of it!). Reminds me of when Dean Kamen says “We are what we celebrate”… Mr. Obama said academics should be receiving an athletic-like focus. And as he presented a set of initiatives intended to improve the science and math scores of American students, he announced […]