Daily Archives: February 29, 2008

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Packing for Waterproof Travel

February 29, 2008  in packing tips  tagged travel tips / waterproof bag by gaiageek

Whenever I pack, I always put my important, water-sensitive items in zip-lock bags to keep them dry – things like my passport, camera, and even a large zip-lock bag that I can put my laptop in should the need arise. Doing this gives you some assurance that if you’re ever […]

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Pedal-Powered Phone, Laptop

February 29, 2008  in alternative energy  tagged alternative energy / going green / off the grid by gaiageek

This morning I took a second look at an old foot-powered sewing machine table in my friend’s apartment and got to thinking: if people were able to power a sewing machine by foot and still sew clothing, what else could be done with the power of our feet? First, here’s […]

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