I am an unabashed putterer. I love working in the garage on odd projects which usually take me three times longer than most. My pal, Des, showed me a Calgary Herald article by Kevin Brooker that showcased LowTechMagazine.com and offered the adage, "The solution to every problem is within 100 feet." This is the site for those who like to fix and repair and make-do. It is a great study in how the world's problems can often be solved simply and inexpensively. It examines simple machines, simple solutions and offers historical perspective to many civilian challenges. There is much here to prompt student discussion about technology and progress and well worth the time to peruse through. -- The URL: http://www.lowtechmagazine.com Brooker's article: http://www.calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/6501714/story.html ---------------- Who have YOU invited to join The Teacher List today? Help spread the word! More Info at http://www.theteacherlist.ca. This is the_teacher_list mailing list, managed by FreeLists.org. You can reply to this email to reach Pete directly.