Michael writes "Here's a tool to convert RSS feeds to lyrics files which can then be displayed on a MP3 Player. Many MP3 players have the ability to display lyrics to songs. I believe that this feature is not used by many people but it can be really useful. Why not read your daily news on your player." Link.
Posted by: politicalcp on October 20, 2005 at 8:05 AM
RE: MP3 players and other uses - I was watching the new NBC show E-Ring last night and there was a situation where two Marines were stranded in Suriname. One of them starts tweaking an electronic device. He says, "ever heard of pirate radio? Mp3 players have other uses." Then he starts tapping out a communication in Morse Code. Of course, then the Embassy picks up the radio signal and get the message to find them. Anyway, thought it was cool and wanted to pass along the idea. I figured somebody at Make or one of the readers could devise a neat little radio device out of an mp3 player.
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RE: MP3 players and other uses - I was watching the new NBC show E-Ring last night and there was a situation where two Marines were stranded in Suriname. One of them starts tweaking an electronic device. He says, "ever heard of pirate radio? Mp3 players have other uses." Then he starts tapping out a communication in Morse Code. Of course, then the Embassy picks up the radio signal and get the message to find them. Anyway, thought it was cool and wanted to pass along the idea. I figured somebody at Make or one of the readers could devise a neat little radio device out of an mp3 player.
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I know who could use this, Mitch Ferrence, the master of air guitar and lip syncing, I think he has his videos on www.ditty-o.com
~Big Al
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I know who could use this, Mitch Ferrence, the master of air guitar and lip syncing, I think he has his videos on www.ditty-o.com
~Big Al
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