Pedal Power Lamborghini!

Read more about the wire Lamborghini at Gizmodo

Hey Dave, how did you get that catalog done so fast?

"Oh, it wasn't me...it was NEWTON!"

Petrified Bats

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BOO!

A City Committed to Recycling Is Ready for More

SAN FRANCISCO — Mayor Gavin Newsom is competitive about many things, garbage included. When the city found out a few weeks ago that it was keeping 70 percent of its disposable waste out of local landfills, he embraced the statistic the way other mayors embrace winning sports teams, improved test scores or declining crime rates. But the city wants more...
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Urban Farmers’ Crops Go From Vacant Lot to Market

Denniston Wilks grows produce for sale in East New York, Brooklyn.
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World Laughter Day!

Hey everybody!
Dee Scanlon and I will once again be hosting World Laughter Day at India Point Park on May 4th from one till three O'clock. We will be laughing along with people in over fifty countries. for World Peace.
Here is a World Laughter Day link which will give you some idea of what is in store: http://www.laughteryoganews.org/
Last year we had about twenty people and with your help, this year there will be even more! We can use all the help we can get to make this a great event. Please forward this email, copy the poster and paste it up at your work place or wherever you think it will attract a laugh! Come laugh with us on May 4th, wear something silly!
In love, laughter and peace,
Kik Williams

The Steel Yard Ceramics Cooperative Fellow is ...

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Joan Wyand

We are delighted to announce the first Steel Yard Ceramics Cooperative Fellow: Joan Wyand. The fellowship recognizes the creative successes of an individual artist by providing full studio access and a small monthly stipend in exchange for coordinating the Ceramics Cooperative program. Fellows are expected to teach during at least two of the three annual community course terms. Fellowships are for one year only and may not be renewed. The Ceramics Cooperative is designed to support emerging to mid-level artists in growing and strengthening their creative practice in a supportive, cooperative environment. We encourage artists to work together, learn from each other and collaborate in the development of a strong Steel Yard ceramics department. In 2008, the cooperative engagement runs from mid April until mid December and is available on a monthly fee-basis, by application. For more information, contact Joan at joan.m.wyand@gmail.com

A little more about our new, but very familiar, fellowship winner:
Joan Wyand is inspired by the life and detritus that exists all around her. Her color palette is one of the most developed and most important aspects of her work. When she is creating, she likes to think back to the colors and things that inspired her as a child. Using this mindset in combination with the skills she has learned over the years, she creates truly passionate and instinctual objects.

Works in Progress, May 15th - 18th

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From May 15-18, 2008 we throw our gates open for "Works in Progress,” our most ambitious fundraiser to date. This year’s adventure will offer an exciting and unusual menu of opportunities with something for all ages, varied interests and any ability to pay. From the no-fee Iron Chef: Junkyard Edition (torch wielding metal workers take on the secret ingredient) to Spectator Sport Sunday (competitive welding and wheel-throwing), the creative spirit of the Steel Yard community will be in full gear. Other events include Smokin’ Steel Yard (a family bbq using smokers and grills made in our own "Make a smoker and learn how to use it" class), the dance extravaganza Steel Yard is Burning and Clay-doh a grown-up, sanctioned chance to play in the ceramics studio. Throughout the fundraiser’s four day period we’ll also offer regular tours, studio demos, and a raffle as well as the opportunity to shop at Peripatetica -the place to find one of a kind gifts and souvenirs made by local artists and craftspeople. The weekend will end with an evening of outdoor movies on the Thirsty Theater screen.

Events range from free to $25 and a 4-day all-access pass is available for $100 in advance. For more information, call (401) 273-7101, email gala@thesteelyard.org or visit www.thesteelyard.org

Come show your support for this unique organization located right here in Providence!

Recycle-A-Bike Sidewalk Sale

Saturday 4/12 1 PM - 5 PM.
Corner of Kinsley Ave. & Sims Ave.

Will be inside The Steel Yard (27 Sims Ave.) in the event of rain, which is possible.

Lots of used bike parts plus other odd goodies like rollerblades, scooters, and bags. just to name a few. Here’s your chance to snag that one pesky bike part you’ve been looking for or collect a bunch of used stuff for that crazy art project you’ve been planning - for cheap.

The City Museum

Check this place out (link). I've never been, but I definitely wanna!