My friend Tom Hoffman has set up a Jabber server for XO Laptop users: I’m having a feeling I’ll regret having done this, but xochat.org is now up and running. If you’ve got an XO you can point it at my Jabber server by popping open a terminal and typing this: sugar-control-panel -s jabber xochat.org […]
I went at the beginning of the month to Ambatalia’s Sustainable Craft Fair, which was a lovely gathering of local crafters using sustainable materials in the courtyard outside the store. There were adorable hand-crafted dog jackets (which usually make my eyes cross, but these made me want a little dog for just a moment!), sweet […]
MakeFan: wrote in to remind us that those cute little Chumby devices are for sale now. The best thing about the little wireless touchscreen appliance is that they were designed to be open and hackable. The underlying operating system is Linux, and there are a number of lower level OS hacks, but you can also […]
Lenore at Evil Mad Scientist writes: This trombone cozy was necessitated by a skin allergy to certain metals. It is a rectangle of soft cotton material with velcro sewn on so that it wraps snugly around the portion of the horn that comes in contact with the trombonist’s neck. Problem solved– no more neck irritation […]
This is basic instructions on how to build a portable image projector that uses a green laser instead of normal light. The laser permits images to be cast great distances, and doesn’t require focusing – it’s always in focus. Laser Image Projector – Link
Evil Mad Scientist shows you how to turn a whole bunch of empty candy and food containers into playful yet functional fridge magnets. [via] Link.
While googling my own name today, I found Michelle Kempner clip art on the Open Clip Art Library. My upstairs neighbor, Steve Lambert, added images to the public domain from the Wish You Were Here! Postcards from our Awesome Future project. It reminded me how much sharing of ideas and techniques are a part of […]
