An interview of 7 writers, looking at how they juggle the chaos of their day jobs with their penmanship. Probably the most surprising, and inspiring, case-study is that of construction worker Bud Smith, nicknamed by his colleagues “Professor”. His life resembling chess boxing, Smith carefully slots in his writing time throughout his day of welding and rigging. “At the end of the day when everybody else is fighting to get out of the parking lot, I write for twenty more minutes. It adds up.” Read full article here
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The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here