July 31, 2010

William Kamkwamba on building a windmill

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When he was just 14 years old, Malawian inventor William Kamkwamba built his family an electricity-generating windmill from spare parts, working from rough plans he found in a library book. - from TED.COM I … [Read more...]

Michael Pritchard’s water filter turns filthy water into drinkable water

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Too much of the world lacks access to clean drinking water. Engineer Michael Pritchard did something about it -- inventing the portable Lifesaver filter, which can make the most revolting water drinkable … [Read more...]

A Promenade With Your Muse

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This article was originally posted at my guitar instruction site to help musicians who have lost their creative spark. However, the concepts are applicable to anyone looking to get out of a creative dry … [Read more...]

It’s all about creativity!

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If you think that successful business people are not a creative bunch, then think again while you consider the following: Starting a new business requires someone to create something from nothing. Inventing … [Read more...]

Our problems are simply a blank canvas waiting for a solution. So, what kind of an artist will you be today?