Happy Easter 2009


Posted on April 12th, 2009 by Merlin.
Categories: Anything Else, Art, DIY, Travel.

Just wanted to wish Everyone A Happy Easter and Share this Great Easter Rendering of Jesus Done completely in Donated Legos - Made of 30,000 Legos - It took 40 volunteers 18 months to complete - It is a replica of Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen’s “Christus” statue. I just find this amazing. Having visited one of the Lego Stores and seeing some of their work which was amazing this done by volunteers working with the donated legos of Jesus looks stunning. This replica stands about 6 Foot Tall and can be found at the Onsta Gryta church in Vasteras Sweden.

Full Article can be found at: AP News on Google.

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10 of the Best Free Printable Tools


Posted on April 8th, 2009 by Merlin.
Categories: Anything Else.

Here is it the Official Merlin’s Tower - List of The Best Free Printable Tools -

I found it time to round up the best of the best online tools that you can use to help you in your daily quest to be more organized. From some Great looking Planning Graph Paper to some Basic Handwriting Charts to help make your note easier to read and understand not only by you buy anyone you may have read them to even a very cool 3d Desk Calendar. Let me know what you think by using the comments section and if you have a tool that you think should have been mentioned let me know and I might make a new list and include it as well.

Graph Paper - Made for designers (Web, Print, Video and More) - This 8.5 x 11 inch graph paper is made for visual designers, interaction designers, and information architects. You’ll find styles for wireframing user interfaces, story boarding interaction, and plotting values on a two by two grid. Plus you’ll get a basic grid for drafting sitemaps or anything else that might come up.

Handwriting Printable Practice Paper - I have mentioned this before - This is nice to practice your handwriting on - Good to see what Good Handwriting looks like and practice it on - Make yourself more legible.

Printable Topographical Maps - These are nice to have have on hand when you are out of range of cell service and your iPhone stops working - You might need to get around without a GPS - Print off a few of the areas you are visiting - Can print overview and Street Views - Very Nice Resource.

Free 3d Desk Calendar - This allows you to print out a very cool Origami-ish Desk Calendar - You will be the talk of the cubes by having your very own free printable calendar cube / 12 Sided calendar (A dodecahedron).

Turn a PDF into a Booklet - This really is a nice utility that will take most PDF’s and convert it into a printable booklet format that you can take with you when you need the information.

DIY Paper Wallet - This is a really nice DIY wallet plan - This is quite easy to make and fold to have your very own Paper Based Wallet - OK so this is not printable - But I had to include it on this list as this really is interesting to make.

The Printable CEO - I have seen this link passed around on many different sites and for good reason - this little printable sheet can help you to keep moving into the direction that you need to be heading. This can help you get into the correct mindset to make your business move into the right direction.

The DIY Planner - I have mentioned this many time before on the site and it has made my list of Free Printable Tools to use - I use the 3×5 Card Version from time to time - Even with my iPhone I love taking notes on paper and planning out the day with what I did and what needs to be completed. I can prioritize and be the most efficient.

The Pocket Mod Mini Organizer - This rounds out my list of the best of the best Free Printable tools for the Analog minded Person - This is nice and small ease to take with you in your wallet - carry it where you can’t take your 3×5 Organizer or iPhone - A great list of things and info that is important to you at the moment and it only takes one sheet of paper.

and The Best Free Printable Tool - Or is it just last on my list - Hmm

The Cornell Notetaking Free Printable Page - I believe I even mentioned this before on Merlin’s Tower - it is the Cornell Notetaking Paper - This is based on the Cornell Style of Notetaking. This allows you to take note in an organized and better flowing fashion. I keep a few of these sheet in my planner and use them almost daily.

Well that rounds out the list of the Best Free Printable Tools to be found online. Keep an eye out and I will be adding more of these lists as time permits -

MT

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A Smile for Today -


Posted on April 5th, 2009 by Merlin.
Categories: Anything Else, Health, Human, Life, Video, YouTube.

Just saw this video and had to share this - It brought a smile to me and wanted to share a smile with everyone here on Merlin’s Tower today - I would love to see one of these flash mobs in person but this really works as well.


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Fountain Pen Update


Posted on January 8th, 2009 by Merlin.
Categories: Anything Else.

Just wanted to give everyone a quick note about some Fountain Pens. I think I started something between some friends as my friend John sent me an email telling me he asked for one for Christmas and received from his girlfriend a True-Writer Fountain Pen. He was telling me how much he loves writing with this new fountain pen. He told me that he only has been using the blue ink from Levengers but wants to try more. He was given the sample ink pack and said he can’t wait to go thru all the various ink colors.

So, Did anyone else get a Fountain Pen for Christmas - or Gave themselves their own give ;-)
Leave me a comment below as I would love to hear about the pen you received and how much you like using it.

To Learn more about the Levenger True-Writer Fountain Pens Check out their website.

Merlin @ Merlin’s Tower


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iPhone to Relax


Posted on August 28th, 2008 by Merlin.
Categories: Anything Else, Communication, Gadgets, MP3, Music, iPhone.

AmbianceJust playing around with the iPhone - and downloaded a great relaxing iPhone App - called Ambiance - This gives you about 20ish environment enhancers. (Rain, Rain on Tin Roof, White Noise, Pink Noise, Ocean, Stream, and Many More) It has to be the best 99 Cents I have spend for the iPhone. I used it several times today - This morning on the bus I started the white noise plugged in the earphones and was able to enjoy the rest of the ride into work in total peace. Now the software alone is not good enough to block out all the noise that is why I would not trade my shure earphones for anything else.
I also got to use it at work this afternoon when I was doing a bunch of work on a group of computers and I popped in the earphone and was able to block out all the office noise and concentrate on all the work at hand.
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Dark Knight Video Review by Fans


Posted on July 17th, 2008 by Merlin.
Categories: Anything Else, Life, Movies, Video, YouTube.

Had to share this review of the Dark Knight - A friend at work got to see it on Tuesday and she loved it and will be seeing it again - She confirms that you need to see it on IMAX - With several of the sections filmed for IMAX - I am told they just POP and are Fantastic. Most of the movie is show letterbox but when the IMAX portions are on the screen they fill up the screen and come alive. (Just what I have heard) I can’t wait - I have my ticket for Saturday at the local IMAX theater. I really can’t wait - I just hope I can make it without anyone spilling the beans on how the movie was.

Now On to the Video Review:

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Sumo Bean Bag Omni :I Want One!


Posted on April 3rd, 2008 by Merlin.
Categories: Anything Else, Communication, Craft, Drawing, Health, Human, Journaling, Movies, TV, Video, XBOX.



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