Online: hacks Archives Here’s a special post from Hackszine – great way to follow all the authors from our HACKS series…. Ed note: In this guest post, veteran Hacks series author Paul Bausch takes on a challenge that’s been on my todo list for a while, providing a solution that should be of immediate interest to all readers of this site and just might serve as a seed for future hacking around here. I have a shelf full of O’Reilly Hacks books across a wide range of subjects. So I went on a mission to gather the Hacks authors’ blogs using the tools I know best: Web Applications. I plugged the feeds into Google Reader, and renamed each feed the author’s full name. Here’s the list of feeds as OPML if you’d like to try it: Hacks Authors. I’ve only been tuning into this list for a few days, but I’m already getting to know these authors in a new way. Related: Phillip Torrone Editor at large – Make magazine. Related
10 Books You Pretend To Have Read (And Why You Should Really Read Them) Science fiction and fantasy offer a rich legacy of great books — but that abundant pile of reading material can also be daunting. So sometimes, it’s easier to fake it. We asked some of our favourite writers, and they told us the 10 books that everyone pretends to have read. From Asimov to Pynchon, science fiction contains some fantastic, ambitious works of genre fiction. Top image: Michael Whelan. 1) Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson Stephenson’s 1999 novel features World War II code-breakers and 1997 geeks in a complex, interlocking storyline. “It’s so long, and so dense. He adds, “So much information. 2) Dune by Frank Herbert The classic novel about a desert planet and the power of the Spice Melange. It’s hard to believe that people haven’t actually read this book — but Pat Cadigan, author of Synners, Dervish is Digital and many other books, says she believes a lot of people “probably think they have had the Dune experience from either the movie or the Syfy miniseries.”
GRYNX Forging This Beautifully Intricate Sword Is So Damn Impressive Video: Do you remember the Green Destiny sword from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. I didn’t. But that damascus steel blade finished with jade is so damn gorgeous and stunningly detailed that, after seeing the guys at Baltimore Knife and Sword make it, I don’t think I’ll ever forget it again. The whole build process is so intensive. From how they alternate and stack different metals; to folding the metal on top of each other; to etching out the design, carving the jade and adding the finishing touches, it’s one of the most beautifully intricate swords they have ever made.
Tools, Parts, Kits for DIY'ers - Curious Inventor From not knowing how to solder to building an FPV racing drone – Copter Wars Blog YouTube tutorials I followedComplete parts and tools listPictures of finished quadcopter After seeing some FPV quad racing videos I decided I really wanted to fly one. When I found a step by step YouTube tutorial by RC Model Reviews, and watched it several times through, I decided that even though I had no experience building anything electronic I could do it since the tutorial was so thorough. Although the tutorial included some links, it doesn’t have a comprehensive list of all the parts and tools that are required. This caused me to order some parts I didn’t need, and other parts I had to order last minute after I realized they were needed. So others don’t waste money like I did, I compiled a list of all the parts and tools I ended up needing. After I got most my parts I had a friend teach me the basics of soldering, but from there the tutorial was able to guide me through the whole process. and a $2 protector with extra blades (highly recommended). Happy flying! Pictures: Quad copter
Home Director of BA, Heads International Conference Titled “Rebuilding Trust in Europe” Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the BA, chaired the international conference that was held in Andorra titled “Rebuilding Trust in Europe” in the presence of a large number of presidents and prime ministers. In his opening speech, titled “Facing Facts: What’s Wrong with the Current World Order!”, Dr. I painted my car for my daughter (1st post)