Tag Archives: Kickstarter

Savvy, sustainable innovation is trickling up from crowdfunded roots

August 28, 2012 – 11:58 am

by Jana Branch WHAT’S HAPPENING A growing number of lauded, oversubscribed Kickstarter projects are aimed at solving sustainability issues like energy and construction. “Savvy” is the watchword as these inventions emerge from smart entrepreneurs and gain support from discerning fans. ReadySet Solar Kit, developed for Africa, is coming to the US after asking for $20K […]

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Godless! German shoemaker designs footwear for atheists

May 24, 2012 – 9:11 am

by Inga Seidler WHAT’S HAPPENING Atheist Shoes may sound like a peculiar idea, but godless shoe lovers seem willing to spend €120 on Bauhaus-inspired, 1930s-style footwear that proclaims their lack of belief (VentureVillage.eu, April 2012). Atheist Shoes are made from calfskin, with the phrases “Ich bin Atheist” (“I’m an atheist”) or “Darwin Loves” carved into […]

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Crowdfunding helps patients cover medical expenses on GiveForward

May 11, 2011 – 9:29 am

by Sarah Barker WHAT’S HAPPENING Artists seek funding through crowdsourced Kickstarter and small businesses via Kiva: Now patients can seek donations to cover medical expenses through GiveForward. Between stratospheric medical costs and ever less sure insurance, patients are seeking private donations to help pay for chronic conditions and medical emergencies. A patient, friend or family […]

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Multicultural characters add realism to YA science fiction and fantasy

November 30, 2010 – 3:57 pm

by Abelardo de la Pena Jr. WHAT’S HAPPENING Science fiction and fantasy literature written for children and young adults is white-hot — and, for the most part, populated with white heroes. Tu Books is out to change that, starting with the publication of its first set of books featuring multicultural characters. Book editor Stacy Whitman, […]

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