http://myspacefacetube.com Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:40:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video Look, we know how hard it is to hold in a secret, so we can sympathize entirely with Fry's on this. While new Zunes and / or features are looking more and more likely for September 9th, said e-tailer has already let slip a few ... http://myspacefacetube.com/2008/09/08/new-zune-features-leaked-alongside-8gb-flash-player/ (Wikipedia's example of a cob house) Want to build to last hundreds of years with the dirt already on your land? One way might be by cob. Here's an upcoming seminar that may make a good start: Cob Garden Wall Workshop October 24-26, 2008 Leander, TX $250 - early tuition (paid in full ... http://myspacefacetube.com/2008/09/07/austin-event-cob-building/ Patrick Macias has a couple of rare photographs of the original Godzilla, circa 1954/55, at a photo shoot at Toho Studios in Tokyo. Link( Lisa ... http://myspacefacetube.com/2008/09/07/photos-of-godzilla-on-set-circa-1955/ SlappingOysters writes "Gameplayer are running a comprehensive feature on the history of Nintendo that runs through all 119 years of their existence, from humble card maker to gaming powerhouse. It is documented in chronological order and includes a stack of trivia about the company that will be thoroughly enjoyed by ... http://myspacefacetube.com/2008/09/07/the-complete-history-of-nintendo/ Tatango, a free (but ad-supported) group SMS-messaging service, has opened its doors after private beta. The service is simple to use, and prevents spammers by requiring contacts to opt into receiving messages from you. That makes it ideal for sports teams and social groups, small businesses, and other small organizations. ... http://myspacefacetube.com/2008/09/07/tatango-mass-messages-your-opt-in-friends-for-free-sms/ Here are some of my favorite posts from the CRAFT blog this week: Canning 101 What You're Reading in CRAFT: 08 Paper Weaving Tutorial Old Drawers Make New Planters HOW TO - Homemade Peanut Butter Cups Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Crafts | ... http://myspacefacetube.com/2008/09/07/best-of-craft-9/ ruphus13 writes with a story about the open-source centric Willow Garage project (last mentioned on Slashdot early last year), which is making progress in creating helpful humanoid robots for household use. From the article: "PR2 is the mobile hardware design for Willow Garage robots, featuring stereo and laser sensors ... ... http://myspacefacetube.com/2008/09/07/the-open-source-humanoid-robot-and-its-many-uses/ Filed under: Laptops Like your laptops available in soft, colorful tones? Looking for something a bit entry level? Fujitsu may have just the thing for you. The company has just introduced its L1010 mid-priced laptop (in Asia, at least), and it looks like just the right thing if you're not trying ... http://myspacefacetube.com/2008/09/07/fujitsu-asia-pacific-intros-the-l1010/ The Photocritic blog posts a cheap and clever DIY project for digital SLR camera owners who want to take seriously crisp shots of tremendously tiny surfaces, using a Pringles potato chip can as the main component. By hollowing out the can, wrapping a standard lens in dark fabric, and putting ... http://myspacefacetube.com/2008/09/07/turn-a-pringles-can-into-a-macro-photography-tube-diy-creations/ If you've ever tried to make a guide or tutorial visually appealing, then you know just how hard and tedious it can be. There are plenty of tools floating around the web to make this easier. Just do a search for screencasts or presentations in the ReadWriteWeb search box ... http://myspacefacetube.com/2008/09/07/whizle-a-simple-guide-and-tutorial-making-tool/