I see a lot of people battening down the hatches and getting ready to ride out the storm, and lots of people are starting to realize that they don't have a disaster preparedness plan. I'm naturally paranoid, and I have several easy to reach emergency kit scattered throughout my secret underground base.
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In the back corner of an alley in the city where I live, there is a little noticed book shop. I have an understanding with the owner, and he knows the sort of books that excite me. My tastes are rather different from his normal customers, and suitable material is hard to find.
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Google+ is a great idea, but will draconian rules about identity cause the giant to fail? Given the angry messages from victims of the recent account suspensions that Google are making, it looks like they might be killing their service just as it starts to get going.
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A traditional artist once told me that they spent about 5 years learning how to paint, and the next twenty learning when to stop. Where then, as coders and makers, do we draw the line? Tools and technology have put the act of making within easy reach of everyone. High level languages, cheap microprocessor...
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I make my own paper every once in a while, and although I usually just make a plain white batch for printing or painting, I do occasionally experiment with color and texture. These scans represent some of my previous attempts – you can use these images for your own purposes. Some of the textures...
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The book is articulate, informative, and technically diverse. I consider this book to be the most important and comprehensive print resource to have been produced for the Arduino, and I highly recommend it to anyone that has either used or intends to use the Arduino platform for interfacing with the real world.
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Last year, my Husband and I attended the first annual Maker Faire in North Carolina. My husband, Angus, had already attended numerous Maker Faire events around the country, but this was to be my first time and it was amazing! I had never seen so many crafters, makers, machines or tech type stuff under...
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My daughter’s 13th birthday was fast approaching. As any mother of a pre-pubescent girl knows, turning 13 is huge deal and planning for the event began months ahead. Because my daughter has such unique tastes, she had her heart set on a Japanese themed party for her and her friends. There was one snag...
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Every year I try to make my own cards, but run out of steam half way through my list. This year I decided to make lino prints. I love the way they look, and I ran off a huge batch of them without giving myself a nervous breakdown.
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a super-simple way to use a vintage scarf to brighten up your sitting room
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