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		<title>Comment on Spark 173 – February 19 &amp; 22, 2012 by dan</title>
		<link>http://www.cbc.ca/spark/2012/02/spark-173-february-19-22-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-57430</link>
		<dc:creator>dan</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:22:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>here is the link, just scroll down to the show. </description>
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		<title>Comment on Spark 173 – February 19 &amp; 22, 2012 by Peter Starr</title>
		<link>http://www.cbc.ca/spark/2012/02/spark-173-february-19-22-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-57426</link>
		<dc:creator>Peter Starr</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:58:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I found the piece on open source ecology sadly focused and a bit uncritical of it&#039;s sole subject as well. Jajubowski&#039;s concept is interesting and his energy is admirable but the accomplishments of his project have not lived up to it. Marcin is not a mechanical engineer and it shows. I have been following his progress for a few months, at first with hope, then quickly with amusement. The disjointed segments show rickety, poorly designed contraptions making a great deal of noisy jerking about while getting little or no actual work done. I can&#039;t imagine the tractor that broke more easily than Marcin&#039;s design. The poor thing must have had a hard life before some farmer pawned it off on him. A decent sized garden tractor could dig and till more quickly and with less fuel for the job. Everything else on the overgrown, squalid farm is of a similar, rinky-dink quality. 
A broader piece on the subject of agricultural U-build would have been better but it&#039;s still great that you&#039;re spreading the concept. 
Have fun, 
Pete. </description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I found the piece on open source ecology sadly focused and a bit uncritical of it&#039;s sole subject as well. Jajubowski&#039;s concept is interesting and his energy is admirable but the accomplishments of his project have not lived up to it. Marcin is not a mechanical engineer and it shows. I have been following his progress for a few months, at first with hope, then quickly with amusement. The disjointed segments show rickety, poorly designed contraptions making a great deal of noisy jerking about while getting little or no actual work done. I can&#039;t imagine the tractor that broke more easily than Marcin&#039;s design. The poor thing must have had a hard life before some farmer pawned it off on him. A decent sized garden tractor could dig and till more quickly and with less fuel for the job. Everything else on the overgrown, squalid farm is of a similar, rinky-dink quality.<br />
A broader piece on the subject of agricultural U-build would have been better but it&#039;s still great that you&#039;re spreading the concept.<br />
Have fun,<br />
Pete.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Full Interview: Edward Boatman on The Noun Project by Matt</title>
		<link>http://www.cbc.ca/spark/2012/02/full-interview-edward-boatman-on-the-noun-project/comment-page-1/#comment-57425</link>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:24:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>In response to the feelings of frustration expressed in the previous comments, here is another perspective. 
 
Sometimes a great idea (like the Noun Project) is enabled by technology.  In my opinion, the fact that some people don&#039;t have the necessary technology to access an idea, does not mean that the idea should be lost to everyone.  Take colour television broadcasts as an example.  When colour broadcasts first began if you wanted to experience the new medium, you needed to upgrade from you black and white T.V to a model that displayed colour.  I suppose since not many people had colour T.V&#039;s at first, one could argue the idea was elitist and inaccessible by the masses and therefore should have been scrapped.  But wait!  Then we wouldn&#039;t have colour T.V. today. 
 
And so it goes that the analogy holds true for nearly every piece of modern technology.  Without a &quot;push&quot;, technology stagnates and never improves. 
 
So, let&#039;s upgrade our browsers.  Let&#039;s upgrade our broadband internet service (or if better service isn&#039;t available in your area, try using a computer at your local library).  Let&#039;s help move the technology of the web ahead. </description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In response to the feelings of frustration expressed in the previous comments, here is another perspective. </p>
<p>Sometimes a great idea (like the Noun Project) is enabled by technology.  In my opinion, the fact that some people don&#039;t have the necessary technology to access an idea, does not mean that the idea should be lost to everyone.  Take colour television broadcasts as an example.  When colour broadcasts first began if you wanted to experience the new medium, you needed to upgrade from you black and white T.V to a model that displayed colour.  I suppose since not many people had colour T.V&#039;s at first, one could argue the idea was elitist and inaccessible by the masses and therefore should have been scrapped.  But wait!  Then we wouldn&#039;t have colour T.V. today. </p>
<p>And so it goes that the analogy holds true for nearly every piece of modern technology.  Without a &quot;push&quot;, technology stagnates and never improves. </p>
<p>So, let&#039;s upgrade our browsers.  Let&#039;s upgrade our broadband internet service (or if better service isn&#039;t available in your area, try using a computer at your local library).  Let&#039;s help move the technology of the web ahead.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Full Interview: Edward Boatman on The Noun Project by C Evashuk</title>
		<link>http://www.cbc.ca/spark/2012/02/full-interview-edward-boatman-on-the-noun-project/comment-page-1/#comment-57421</link>
		<dc:creator>C Evashuk</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:36:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Just heard about this on CBC and tried to check it out. Wasn&#039;t able too because I don&#039;t have firefox 8.0+ on my lowly laptop. Too bad this wasn&#039;t covered/asked about during the interview.  
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		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just heard about this on CBC and tried to check it out. Wasn&#039;t able too because I don&#039;t have firefox 8.0+ on my lowly laptop. Too bad this wasn&#039;t covered/asked about during the interview.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Spark 173 – February 19 &amp; 22, 2012 by Nora Young</title>
		<link>http://www.cbc.ca/spark/2012/02/spark-173-february-19-22-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-57420</link>
		<dc:creator>Nora Young</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:41:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I know what you mean! I am not what you would normally think of as &#039;handy&#039;, mostly because I&#039;m not very detail oriented, but I am feeling really inspired by DIY. I think a lot of it has to do with the way many of our digital devices today are not really designed to reveal their function. I think there&#039;s part of us that&#039;s not met by seeing tech as this &#039;magical&#039; thing that goes on without our understanding it. </description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I know what you mean! I am not what you would normally think of as &#039;handy&#039;, mostly because I&#039;m not very detail oriented, but I am feeling really inspired by DIY. I think a lot of it has to do with the way many of our digital devices today are not really designed to reveal their function. I think there&#039;s part of us that&#039;s not met by seeing tech as this &#039;magical&#039; thing that goes on without our understanding it.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Spark 173 – February 19 &amp; 22, 2012 by sophia</title>
		<link>http://www.cbc.ca/spark/2012/02/spark-173-february-19-22-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-57419</link>
		<dc:creator>sophia</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:29:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thanks, I loved the DIY segment today. Fixing and building my own stuff is more entertaining than watching tv, and it&#039;s a great way to save money. From the interviews, it&#039;s clear it&#039;s more than just a hobby - it&#039;s a trend that&#039;s gaining traction. </description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks, I loved the DIY segment today. Fixing and building my own stuff is more entertaining than watching tv, and it&#039;s a great way to save money. From the interviews, it&#039;s clear it&#039;s more than just a hobby &#8211; it&#039;s a trend that&#039;s gaining traction.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Podcasts by How to Evaluate Podcasts: Tips for Finding the Best Podcasts</title>
		<link>http://www.cbc.ca/spark/podcasts/comment-page-1/#comment-57408</link>
		<dc:creator>How to Evaluate Podcasts: Tips for Finding the Best Podcasts</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] Spark by CBC &#8211; Engaging coverage of technology and its relationship to culture. [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] Spark by CBC &#8211; Engaging coverage of technology and its relationship to culture. [...]</p>
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		<title>Comment on Full Interview: Angel Gambino on Urban Renewal by Leo Campos Aldunez</title>
		<link>http://www.cbc.ca/spark/2012/02/full-interview-angel-gambino-on-urban-renewal/comment-page-1/#comment-57372</link>
		<dc:creator>Leo Campos Aldunez</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:38:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>An inspiring story; thank you Norah (and Angel) for bringing it forward :) LCA </description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An inspiring story; thank you Norah (and Angel) for bringing it forward <img src='http://www.cbc.ca/spark/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  LCA</p>
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		<title>Comment on Full Interview: Edward Boatman on The Noun Project by Thea Childs</title>
		<link>http://www.cbc.ca/spark/2012/02/full-interview-edward-boatman-on-the-noun-project/comment-page-1/#comment-57371</link>
		<dc:creator>Thea Childs</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:33:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The most important thing I discovered about the Noun Project is their bigotry (possibly from their being young) the world has forgotten about those of us with dial-up and technologically in yesteryear. One can not get into the Noun Project unless they have the latest up-to-date things installed in their computer regardless how interesting one&#039;s idea they can not hear you because they will not give you a good old fashioned email address. I say computer bigot!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The most important thing I discovered about the Noun Project is their bigotry (possibly from their being young) the world has forgotten about those of us with dial-up and technologically in yesteryear. One can not get into the Noun Project unless they have the latest up-to-date things installed in their computer regardless how interesting one&#8217;s idea they can not hear you because they will not give you a good old fashioned email address. I say computer bigot!</p>
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		<title>Comment on Spark 173 – February 19 &amp; 22, 2012 by Scott Beach</title>
		<link>http://www.cbc.ca/spark/2012/02/spark-173-february-19-22-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-57370</link>
		<dc:creator>Scott Beach</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:08:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Open Source information for the physical world is a wonderful thing. My wife, Megs, found on-line plans and instructions to make a stone oven &amp;lt &lt;a href=&quot;http://;http://www.fornobravo.com/index.html#pizza_ovens&gt;&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;;http://www.fornobravo.com/index.html#pizza_ovens&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and is making a variation on it herself &amp;lt &lt;a href=&quot;http://;http://scott.myps.net/slideshows/cottage11/mediafiles/l175.jpg&gt;&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;;http://scott.myps.net/slideshows/cottage11/mediafiles/l175.jpg&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. She roasted the T-Giving turkey in it last fall. 
I&#039;m looking for some open info on how to merge a scavenged exercise bike and an old wringer washer into a pedal powered washing machine for our off-the-grid cottage. Any ideas? </description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Open Source information for the physical world is a wonderful thing. My wife, Megs, found on-line plans and instructions to make a stone oven &amp;lt <a href="http://;<a href="http://www.fornobravo.com/index.html#pizza_ovens&gt;" rel="nofollow">http://www.fornobravo.com/index.html#pizza_ovens&gt;</a>&#8221; rel=&#8221;nofollow&#8221;>;<a href="http://www.fornobravo.com/index.html#pizza_ovens&gt;" rel="nofollow">http://www.fornobravo.com/index.html#pizza_ovens&gt;</a> and is making a variation on it herself &amp;lt <a href="http://;<a href="http://scott.myps.net/slideshows/cottage11/mediafiles/l175.jpg&gt;" rel="nofollow">http://scott.myps.net/slideshows/cottage11/mediafiles/l175.jpg&gt;</a>&#8221; rel=&#8221;nofollow&#8221;>;<a href="http://scott.myps.net/slideshows/cottage11/mediafiles/l175.jpg&gt;" rel="nofollow">http://scott.myps.net/slideshows/cottage11/mediafiles/l175.jpg&gt;</a>. She roasted the T-Giving turkey in it last fall.<br />
I&#039;m looking for some open info on how to merge a scavenged exercise bike and an old wringer washer into a pedal powered washing machine for our off-the-grid cottage. Any ideas?</p>
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