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DIY in 2009

Posted in DIY, Zines on June 5th, 2010 by Marc – Be the first to comment

Its a bit late, but in preparation for the 1st issue of my new zine, DIY 2010, I’ve been compiling a list of notable events from 2009. Is there something important to DIY culture that you don’t see here? Let me know!

January

  • New device uses laser beams to project your own lane from the back of your bicycle,
  • Shooting of Oscar Grant in Oakland, California, sparks months of protests and clashes with police,
  • Canada is no longer a safe place for U.S. war resisters
  • Faythe Levine releases her documentary “Handmade Nation” alongside her book “Craft’s New Wave”,
  • FCC Free Radio begins broadcasting
  • Make Magazine begins airing a new national TV series
  • Bolivia approves of a new constitution that creates a ministry in support of indigenous autonomy

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Announcing Blog it Yourself

Posted in DIY on February 13th, 2009 by Marc – Be the first to comment

Blog it Yourself is a new blog I’ve created that covers the wide spectrum of DIY culture.  I’ll be posting some of my photography and sharing stories from people who do it themselves.  I’m looking for writers to contribute stories so please contact me if interested.