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MAKE: DIY Retro Phone and PC Case MOD usable for Skype

Posted on September 16th, 2007 by Merlin.
Categories: Anything Else.

Just had to share this with the readers here. I just saw this on Make.com about a really cool PC built in an old school (Antique) phone cabinet. The Best part is the phone is still usable as either Landline or as a Handset for Skype.

This just screams SteamPunk or is that two words Steam Punk? I love this look Technology with brass and wooden parts. Very Classy.

Below is a photo of this cool case and attached handset.

There really is not much else I can say about this - But I wish I had this kind of talent and patience to do something this creative. These people on MAKE are amazing.

Here is the Link to the full article and what the inside looks like.

Merlin

Technorati Tags: Retro, Make, Antique, PC, mod, Hack, Skype, Handset, Cool

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Survival Kit in Sardine Can - at Gaiam - with Coupon Code

Posted on August 11th, 2007 by Merlin.
Categories: Anything Else, Communication, Food, Gadgets, Hack, Health, Life.

Survival Kit in a Sardine Can

This lightweight waterproof tin puts an entire survival kit in your pocket.We still can’t believe all it holds: a compass, whistle, matches, first aid instructions, razor blade, pencil, non-aspirin pain reliever, fire starter cube, adhesive bandage, energy nugget, reflective signal surface, fish hook & line, duct tape, wire clip, note paper, tea, sugar, salt, gum, watertight bag, safety pin, antibiotic ointment and alcohol prep pad. With all this gear stashed in the smallest possible space to keep bikers, hikers, campers, boaters and adventurers of all kinds prepared, it even floats. 3″ x 41/4″ x 7/8″. USA.

Now this normally would cost $14

But Put this code in that I found from Dealspl.us site and take $10 off any order over $10

That Code is ——> CSAS

Merlin –+–_=

Technorati Tags:edc, everyday carry, survival kit, survival, sardine can, altoids, first aid, kit, pocket

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Computer Controlled Beer Tap?

Posted on August 11th, 2007 by Merlin.
Categories: Anything Else, Beer, Craft, Hack, Weird Stuff.

Ok I want one of these - Seems this older PC is now seeing better times - Looks like they recycled an old pc into a nice new PC with beer tap. I would like mine with Palulner. Mmm Good beer. So what is your favorite blend of Hops, Yeast, and Water? As I just mentioned one of my Favorites is Paulner Beir from German, I also enjoy savoring the flavor of a nice hand crafted Micro Brew like Golden Monkey from Victory Brewing, or even a nice flavor infused beer like Lindeman’s (Love the Cherry, Raspberry, Apple - OK I love them all) MMM Beer - Ben Franklin Said it best - “Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” -

Merlin
Technorati Tags: Beer, Recycle, Recycling, PC, Lindeman, Vicroty+Beer, Golden+Monkey, Beer, Ben+Franklin, Beer+Tap, Mod, Hack

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A few interesting Items at Ebay

Posted on April 1st, 2007 by Merlin.
Categories: Anything Else, Art, Life, Weird Stuff.

While shopping on the old ebay today I found their high lighted products pretty interesting as you can see:

I am placing my bid on the Evaporated Water - But they have some competition as there is the company BuyDehydratedWater.com that is offering FREE Samples. Be sure to sign up and get your free sample today.

I might try and purchase a clue as I really need one. But Maybe I should purchase a Vowel as I don’t know when I could use an extra one. You never know when you might run out of vowels. I sure would love to purchase my face on Mt Rushmore but I just don’t have enough cash to purchase that one. And There is no way I am purchasing a Cow Lick. I have enough problems with my hair now. :-)

I am sure they will be sold out of the Electoral Votes as that I think will be quite popular.

Oh well - Time to get out of the time machine and Wish Everyone Happy April Fools Day.

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Merlin -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Technorati Tags: Dehydrated, Water, Dehydrated+Water, Mt, Rushmore, mount, electoral, votes, ebay, evaporated, water, cow, lick, april, fools

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Cool New Fountain Pen: Pilot Petit1 Fountain Pen

Posted on March 13th, 2007 by Merlin.
Categories: Anything Else.

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New Fountain Pen Ink: Noodler’s Purple

Posted on March 9th, 2007 by Merlin.
Categories: Anything Else.

Came home this evening and found a surprise package on my door stoop - Some Ink I ordered earlier in the week - I got some Noodler's Purple - I will have to take some photos of this ink and how it writes over the weekend - But I just wanted to feel in everyone - That so far I really love this color. It really is a wonderfully rich - regal - looking color.

Technically, purple when used as a general term in its most general sense is the name of the color group of many related colors such as violet, red-violet, heliotrope, lavender, mauve, magenta, indigo and lilac.

Yes, there are many names for Purple - In fact there are several purples available in Fountain Pen Ink form. (Nightshade, Purple Martin, La Coleuer Royal, etc…)

If you like the color purple then take a chance and purchase some Noodlers Purple ink.

Please Comment and let me know what your favorite ink color and brand is - I would love to hear what others like and use as I would love to try out some new things on my fountain pen. 

Technorati Tags: Fountain+Pen, Ink, Noodlers, Purple, Nightshade, Purple+Martin, La+Coleuer+Royal, Violet, heliotrope, lavender, mauve, magenta, indigo, lilac

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Greyhound Watch Out Here comes Megabus.Com

Posted on March 9th, 2007 by Merlin.
Categories: Anything Else, Pittsburgh, Travel, Web Service.

Just saw in this evenings Pittsburgh Post Gazette that Megabus.com is coming to Pittsburgh. I just found this interesting that after many many years of being the only bus company to offer bus rides across the country that there will be another popping up when gas prices are starting to rise again.

Well Megabus doesn't offer as many stops as greyhound but what really is nice is the cost of a bus ride. I can do a round trip bus trip Leaving Pittsburgh Thursday Night arriving in Chicago Friday Morning and Returning Sunday Morning from Chicago and arriving back in the burgh Sunday Night. That full round trip will only cost me $9.50 Yes you read that right - Only Nine Dollars and Fifty cents. No gimmick the further in advance you order the cheaper the trip - Some trips are only $1 each way. Plus this is being run by a reputable company CoachUSA - Who does quite a bit of tour buses and bus trip rentals to various places like New England for Fall Leave Tours or to different Casinos.

You may wonder how they do it - well from what I gathered is that the best prices are when you order in advance - if you need a trip for tomorrow then you will pay more. And the only Hub is in Chicago - Here in Pittsburgh - You wait on the street corner until the bus arrives to take you to your destination. And the last reason they are cheaper is you MUST order your tickets off of the web. 

Megabus main hub is located in Chicago and from there you can catch a bus to (St Louis - Chicago, Ann Arbor, Louisville, Kansas City and more) See the Full Route Below.

I only mention this as I would like to visit Chicago this summer and take in a few of the sites (The Navy Pier, The Magnificent Mile and The City in General)  and I can not think of a better way to travel and see the country. I don't mind flying but if I can visit a city and return back for under $10 that is a deal or should I say STEAL.

Technorati Tags: Greyhound, Megabus, Travel, Bus+Trip, Cheap+Tickets, Cleveland, Toledo, Detroit, Ann, Arbor, Milwaukee, Chicago, Kansas+City, St+Louis, Louisville, Round+Trip, Country

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