Plants… made from spam
Clever use for all that email spam… – “The ASCII values found in the text of spam messages determine the attributes and qualities of the Spam Plants” [via] – Link.
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HOW TO – Make a Mac mini spam filter drone
Rick writes – “This tutorial will explain how you can set up a Mac mini or other spare Mac to be a 24-hour spam filtering drone. The process utilizes Apple’s Mail application, IMAP email, and C-Command’s SpamSieve along with a few custom AppleScripts that will allow you to remotely train the Mac mini in the […]
HOW TO – Make Hard drive wind chimes
Windell has a step-by-step on making hard drive wind chimes – [via] Link.
NES Super Mario Brothers in 3D
Here’s a homebrew version of the classic Super Mario, in 3D! [via] – Link.
FutureFashion Show Pictures
Francesca of Cute Circuit gave us a recap of the fashion technology show, FutureFashion, that happened last week in Pisa, Italy (posted here). She says, “The event was fantastic! We had fun and the people from Pisa and Telecom Italia loved it!” Here’s a link to all the pictures for those of us who couldn’t […]
Stationery Show in NY
For years I have wanted to travel to the National Stationery Show held in NY each Spring. This is the place where artists show off their various paper goods for buyers and wholesalers to stock them up in stores. This year there looks to be lots and lots of really beautiful paper goods (cards, wrapping […]
Garbage Scout San Francisco, CA
If you spot interesting/useful thrown out stuff in the Bay area, send it on up to GarbageScout – “A found treasure map – a recycler’s dream, a cheapskate’s best friend, and a dumpster diver’s companion. From your phone, email a picture of your find to “street@garbagescout.com” In the body of the email type a description […]
