Dr. J Posted June 21, 2016 Posted June 21, 2016 I have a cheap gimmick of a mechanical pocket-watch that's looking rather inadequate right now... Quote
crp Posted July 3, 2016 Author Posted July 3, 2016 for all that time in the air, you'd think they go farther http://phys.org/news/2016-07-great-frigate-birds-months.html Quote
Capt.Crow Posted July 3, 2016 Posted July 3, 2016 Really interesting .Thank you for sharing .crp Quote
crp Posted July 7, 2016 Author Posted July 7, 2016 Think your brain knows you are going to move your arm before you do? not so fast - http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/07/03/mri_software_bugs_could_upend_years_of_research/ 1 Quote
Robert Posted August 2, 2016 Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7osw2jcsi6Q Edited August 3, 2016 by Robert 2 Quote
ebrke Posted August 2, 2016 Posted August 2, 2016 Not sure I'd have wanted to be the driver of the truck towing that trailer. I was wondering how/why a float plant wound up in Saskatchewan until I checked a map and saw there was more water there than I would have expected in a Prairie province. Quote
crp Posted August 3, 2016 Author Posted August 3, 2016 Not sure I'd have wanted to be the driver of the truck towing that trailer. I was wondering how/why a float plant wound up in Saskatchewan until I checked a map and saw there was more water there than I would have expected in a Prairie province. Lakes can end up in unexpected places. Quote
Robert Posted August 3, 2016 Posted August 3, 2016 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWe1XpozMRQ 4 Quote
crp Posted August 10, 2016 Author Posted August 10, 2016 Insane? Probably but still impressive by both surfer and photographer. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3733022/Hot-stuff-bikini-clad-female-Indiana-Jones-Alison-Teal-person-surf-volcano-using-bright-pink-board-swim-just-inches-free-flowing-lava.html 1 Quote
crp Posted August 16, 2016 Author Posted August 16, 2016 http://digg.com/video/squirrel-takes-gopro Quote
crp Posted August 19, 2016 Author Posted August 19, 2016 those darn shelves just keep moving http://www.maproomblog.com/2016/08/australia-to-correct-tectonically-induced-gps-discrepancy/ 1 Quote
Robert Posted October 20, 2016 Posted October 20, 2016 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PbUjTxiyNQ 2 Quote
crp Posted October 23, 2016 Author Posted October 23, 2016 eh, not impressed. Didn't pick up any footprints Quote
Robert Posted October 23, 2016 Posted October 23, 2016 Best I could find is this: How to See All Six Apollo Moon Landing Sites http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/how-to-see-all-six-apollo-moon-landing-sites/ 1 Quote
crp Posted November 28, 2016 Author Posted November 28, 2016 weight lifting for light https://wattsupwiththat.com/2016/11/25/gravity-light-our-renewable-energy-future/ Quote
crp Posted January 22, 2017 Author Posted January 22, 2017 http://www.sciencealert.com/this-awesome-see-through-engine-shows-you-what-internal-combustion-actually-looks-like 1 Quote
abarbarian Posted January 28, 2017 Posted January 28, 2017 This Artist Tied One Knot for Every Day of 2016. The Results Are Gorgeous 3 Quote
abarbarian Posted January 29, 2017 Posted January 29, 2017 "The Ashley Book of Knots" by Clifford W. Ashley This book and a piece of cord will open a new and challenging world of practical adventure to readers of all ages. It provides great information on every practical knot - what it looks like, who uses it, where it comes from, and how to tie it. Through this attractive, well-organized archive of more than 3,900 different knots - presented through 7,000 illustrations - the art of knot tying lives on, both as a historical reference and a reservoir of handy knowledge. This should be a unique and permanent addition to any library. Mr. Ashley, a prominent marine artist, is at his best here. He has devoted eleven years to writing this book, and it is based on forty years of looking for, trying out, and thinking up new knots. His drawings abound in humor and the text is full of colorful anecdotes. I came across this book way back in the 70's when a friend made me a fancy knotted thingy. The pub I used in Ambleside in the 90's had a big brass bell for calling time screwed to the wall at the bar and the clanger had a white rope hanging down with a delightful Turks Head (I think) knot at the end which was a popular topic of conversation with new visitors. If anyone has a copy they do not want I would be most happy to take it of their hands. More information here at the Gutenberg site, http://self.gutenberg.org/articles/eng/The_Ashley_Book_of_Knots It is available for free from archive.org legally in a variety of formats for download as well as via torrent. https://archive.org/details/TheAshleyBookOfKnots Quote
crp Posted February 18, 2017 Author Posted February 18, 2017 I dunno , which story has more impact? http://www.techtimes.com/articles/197732/20170216/mcdonalds-re-engineer-straw-to-let-you-drink-shamrock-shake-better.htm https://www.technologyreview.com/s/603614/a-robot-physical-therapist-helps-kids-with-cerebral-palsy/?set=603665 Quote
mac Posted February 18, 2017 Posted February 18, 2017 I dunno , which story has more impact? http://www.techtimes...hake-better.htm https://www.technolo...lsy/?set=603665 I'll cast my vote for the second. Amazing stuff! Quote
crp Posted March 1, 2017 Author Posted March 1, 2017 another story of too many choices lead to nothing http://blog.dilbert.com/post/157781771791/television-is-training-me-to-not-watch-television 1 Quote
Capt.Crow Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 I got so sick and tired of all the drivel and canned laughter on TV that I kicked it into touch about ten years ago.I ripped down the aerial and threw it into the recycle scrap. Now I keep up with the news on NPR and BBC4 .This way it's possible to actually do many other creative things while my eyes are free and the ears are engaged with other forms of entertainment . Besides the ears are not able to hold tools or do anything more than listen and waggle a bit when the jaw muscles are clenched in a certain way . If I really need to watch any show all that's needed is google ,yahoo or bing and there you are . No fuss no time wasted ,everything at your fingertips . Way to go for me. Quote
crp Posted March 2, 2017 Author Posted March 2, 2017 woops, all those science papers made wrong . http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/02/monarch-miscalculation-has-scientific-error-about-butterflies-persisted-more-40-years 1 Quote
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