Edge of the Apocalypse

Convergence

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Michael Farver

OK, let’s face it: there’s so much information out there, my fingers would wear to bloody stumps and my brain explode if I tried to report, share or comment on them all myself. So I’ve linked with Pulse and Posterous to troll my 30-odd information feeds and aggregate, save and publish the best as a part of my own feed. I’ll auto-share some cherry, selected finds and posts, in addition to my own observations, here on Edge of the Apocalypse – and my compete, unedited Pulse feed is here. You can add it by searching <michaelfarver>

Posted in Administration, Living, Personal, Technology, The Real World | Leave a comment

Bottlehood – Recycled Bottles To Glassware

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Michael Farver

This is absolutely brilliant: BottleHood’s recycled glassware is made from wine, beer, liquor and soda bottles recycled from restaurants, bars, homes and events in the community.

The repurposed tumblers, juice glasses, vases, pendant beads and light fixtures are all eco-friendly products.

via Bottlehood – Recycled Bottles to Glassware.

Posted in Living, The Real World | Leave a comment

Tom The Dancing Bug: The Lorax Revealed

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Michael Farver

Via boingboing

Posted in Smack | Leave a comment

History Of The Polaroid SX-70

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Michael Farver

via Boing Boing

In 1972, Dr. Ediwn Land introduced the first one-step instant camera, the Polaroid SX-70. According to Charles and Ray Eames’ … Read More >>

Posted in Technology | Leave a comment

Supreme Court Rules “Public Domain” Not Permanent – Congress Can Re-Copyright Works

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Michael Farver

(via engadget) If you’ve been enjoying the fireworks over PIPA and SOPA these past weeks, get ready for more intellectual property ugliness. … Read More >>

Posted in The Real World | Leave a comment

Wear A Wi-Fi Hotspot: Cutting-Edge Cufflinks

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Michael Farver

via Mashable!

Did you ever wish that Wi-Fi hotspots (you know, those pesky access points that appear to be everywhere until you actually need to use one of them) would just, well, “grow on sleeves?” Well now a set of cufflinks available from Brookstone not only adorn your wrists, but power your insatiable internet needs as well. Check them out via a video at the mashable writeup here. Or go directly to Brookstone to buy here.