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Assorted links for May 6, 2010
Random links of interest on the topics of uncluttering and organizing:
- The website Dezeen wrote about the uncluttered aTable — a desk with space for cables to run through its legs.
- Reader Spencer found an interesting service that repurposes old t-shirts into laptop cases. (via Engadget)
- Habitat for Humanity is currently accepting old denim jeans to turn into insulation for their homes. Donations can be made at all Gap stores in the U.S. (via USA Today)
- Reporter Naomi Seldin compassionately talks about sentimental clutter on Jeri Dansky’s website in “Tackling Sentimental Clutter: 4 Lessons Learned.”
- Even if you have a small space, you can still build yourself a workshop: “The Smallest Workshop in the World.” (via reader Shalin)
- Reader Bia e-mailed me and said she is in love with the new Mac laptop Henge Docks. I haven’t used them, but they look incredibly cool and space saving.
- From BigThink: “Why You Can’t Work at Work.” (The transcript appears immediately beneath the video.)
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5 comments posted
Posted by jw - 05/06/2010
I think the denim drive is over and they are not accepting any more jeans at this time. However, it looks like they might do another one in August http://www.cottonfrombluetogreen.org/
Posted by Erin Doland - 05/06/2010
@jw — The drive is still going strong in D.C. Maybe other areas of the country called it off already?? In D.C., Vastu on 14th is a collection site starting next week.
Posted by jw - 05/06/2010
Ah, just looking at their website, it seemed like it was called off nationally. The Gap was just accepting jeans from March 5-14, so I guess maybe a little research is in order to find a drop-off near me.
Posted by Sue - 05/06/2010
The “Why you can’t work at work” link was excellent. The first question, in particular, struck a chord. I’ve learned to ignore my phone and not check e-mails constantly, but I can’t stop the guy next to me from shouting over the cube walls because he doesn’t know how to spell something, can’t think of a way to phrase something, or just wants to share an anecdote. I’ve tried ignoring him but if I don’t answer he gets up and walks into my cube. I’ve tried being rude when he asks “Sue, do you have a minute?” but he just won’t stop interrupting me with trivial things.
Posted by Lee - 05/07/2010
Support the “jeans to insulation” project! We used this and it’s wonderful. It has to be cut with a table saw, but the installers don’t have to wear masks and are much happier to be working with a safer product. It looks like fat blue dryer lint
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