Because XMLHttpRequest only functions in a same-origin model, the main alternatives have been to either proxy the XML request server-side, or transfer javascript arrays via JSON (since cross-domain script calls are allowed). CSSHttpRequest is another method for performing cross-domain AJAX-style requests, but instead of running loading a remote Javascript file, CSS is used as the […]
Set your clocks back makers it’s Standard time again… Starting in 2007, daylight time begins in the United States on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. On the second Sunday in March, clocks are set ahead one hour at 2:00 a.m. local standard time, which becomes 3:00 a.m. […]
Ecologue shares this fun recycled chandelier project, created using glass yogurt jars (baby food jars would work too), beaded chain from the hardware store, and an old circular cooling rack. What a lovely and inexpensive way to pretty up your garden!
As my fellow blogger Rachel pointed out this morning, you’re likely surrounded by lots of Halloween candy today…or maybe a lot of empty candy boxes and wrappers? That Artist Woman shows you how to make these funny robots using the packaging you might normally have thrown away. Via The Crafty Crow.
Patti @ MAKE posted up this amazing video of a geared papercraft sculpture in the shape of a heart by a Japanese artist. anybody care to translate and tell us more about it?
An interesting Austin electronic music event tonight: Ai180: Art Institute of Austin DJ/Laptop Battle Saturday, Nov 1, 5pm 100 Farmers Circle, Austin, TX The Art Institute of Austin is calling all DJs and laptop musicians to come flex their skills at the inaugural Ai180. Battling through five rounds of competition, you better come prepared to […]
Here’s a detailed Instructable on building a single-wheeled bike trailer, very similar to the $300+, critically-acclaimed B.O.B. trailer systems, for something like $20. Aside from the coolness factor, one vs. two wheels obviously gives you a nice lowered rolling resistance. My favorite quote from the build is the description of his hitch system (step 8). […]
