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 Yamaha papercrafts...
 Chris writes in with a great site from Yamaha that has all sorts of fun papercrafts to download, print and make "This has a range of papercraft projects including Yamaha motorcycles, rare animals and some very cool seasonal themed projects like a jack-o-lantern... and for Japanese festivals." Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone | December 13, 2005 at 03:15 PST
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New Samsung phone can't set MP3's as Ringtones...
 Wow, this is awful, the Samsung phone from T-mobile only plays DRM'd ringtones, you can't make your own - "The new slim Samsung RAZR-like slider phone just released today won't let you play our own mp3s as ringtones, they have to be the DRM'd version to work. which means, you have to pay for ringtones, even if you already have your own mp3s to load on there. There seems to be a solution in the discussion, but seriously, it feels like T-mobile is trying to suck every bit of money out of their customers after they already shelled out 300 bucks for this phone and also make you pay twice for a song you already bought." Thanks Phil! Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone | December 13, 2005 at 02:20 PST
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HOW TO - Emulate the Telezapper on your voice mail
 Here's how to emulate the telezapper by using SIT tones on your answering machine or voice mail messages..."Predictive Dialers are used by telemarketing firms to gain more 'dialing efficiency'. About 75% of junk calls are made with a predictive dialer (PD). One thing a PD does, is monitor what happens when the phone is answered. The Telezapper can emit a 'disconnect' tone when your phone line goes off-hook. The tone it transmits is either a single 'ultra-modulated' tone or an actual set of 3 'Special Information Tones' (S.I.T.) common to the telecommunications industry: depending on the setting you seletct. It works... now... in some situations. You can get a set of all three Special Information Tones from Private Citizen. Just record the tones at the beginning of your answering machine message and put your greeting right after it." Link.
Posted by Phillip Torrone | December 13, 2005 at 01:10 PST
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Maker of the day - Matty Sallin, Bacon-cooking alarm clock
 Today's Maker from our new book Makers - Matty Sallin, New York, New York. Bacon-cooking alarm clock. When Sallin first woke up to his Wake n' Bacon alarm clock -- constructed from a gutted Wal-Mart alarm clock, a PIC microcontroller, and two 100-watt halogen lamps -- everything came back to him again. "My first thought was 'Mom's in the kitchen,' soon followed by "The apartment's on fire." Makers: page 48. View photo! See previous Makers of the day here. View sample PDF. Click here to get Makers the book before the holidays!
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Posted by Phillip Torrone | December 12, 2005 at 18:13 PST
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Meet Your Fellow Makers!
Find and post events, exhibits, and more with our new events listings!
BUST Magazine Holiday Craftacular
Dec. 17
thru Dec. 18
at 12:00pm
Join BUST Magazine for a massive holiday shopping bonanza running all day (and all of the night) at the Warsaw in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, featuring crowds of crafters, cocktails, DJs, and dancing! Celebrity crafters/authors Brini Maxwell, Ayun Halliday, Jenny Hart, and more, will be on hand to sign copies of their books! Get jiggy with "Jingle Bells" and a gin and tonic as you browse through hundreds of handmade winter wares, from handbags and knitwear to ornaments, jewelry, and cards. Last-minute holiday shopping to do? Skip the mall and buy DIY! See you ho-ho-hos under the misteltoe!
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MAKE proudly presents a gift guide for the holiday season with listings you certainly won't find anywhere else. We asked a few MAKE staffers and pals to send in their favorite maker-friendly gift ideas for mostly under $100, as well as Associate Editor Phillip Torrone's personal picks...happy holidays!
May all of your warranties be voided!
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