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Conversations Emerging in the Wake of the Oakland Ghost Ship Fire

Conversations Emerging in the Wake of the Oakland Ghost Ship Fire

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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As we learn more about the events surrounding the Ghost Ship fire, people are stepping up to discuss fire safety in DIY spaces and housing issues.

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Fire Safety and Emergency Response Considerations for Workspaces and DIY Venues

Tim Deagan

By Tim Deagan

Tim Deagan

Tim Deagan (@TimDeagan) likes to make things. He casts, prints, screens, welds, brazes, bends, screws, glues, nails, and dreams in his Austin, Texas, shop. He's spent decades gathering tools based on the idea that one day he will come up with a project that has a special use for each and every one of them.

Tim likes to learn and try new things. A career troubleshooter, he designs, writes, and debugs code to pay the bills. He has worked as a stagehand, meat cutter, speechwriter, programmer, sales associate at Radio Shack, VJ, sandwich maker, computer tech support specialist, car washer, desk clerk, DBA, virtual CIO, and technical writer. He's run archeology field labs, darkrooms, produce teams, video stores, ice cream shops, consulting teams, developers, and QA teams. He's written for Make: magazine, Nuts & Volts, Lotus Notes Advisor and Databased Advisor.

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Don’t wait until it’s too late. Ensure your workspace is safe before an emergency situation occurs.

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April Wilkerson Talks Hair Management for the Workshop

April Wilkerson Talks Hair Management for the Workshop

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Hey, longhair! Make a wooden hair stick and put that hair up if you’re working in the shop.

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Flight Manual: Do’s and Don’ts for the New Drone Pilot

Flight Manual: Do’s and Don’ts for the New Drone Pilot

By Terry Kilby

Terry Kilby

Terry Kilby has been a Maker and creative technology enthusiast his entire life. He has been an audio engineer, electronic music producer, web developer, and now a mobile software engineer. However, the technology that has become his true passion is unmanned aerial systems. He designs, builds, and flies his small drones for aerial photography as well as photogrammetry for mapping and 3D modeling.

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By Belinda Kilby

Belinda Kilby

After earning degrees in art and education from Salisbury University and University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Belinda Kilby taught art for 10 years in the Baltimore City Public School System. After creating art through a variety of media throughout her career, it was a natural progression to contribute to her husband Terry's efforts in designing and building small, unmanned aerial vehicles for capturing unique photographic images. Her instructional writing informs and inspires, allowing Belinda to become a voice and advocate for responsible aerial UAV photography and its many beneficial applications for users.

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If you’ve recently become a drone owner, there’s a lot to learn about safety, maintenance, and the regulation of the skies. Read on to find out what you need to know.

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