Things I Figured Out: "Things I Figured Out
At the risk of sounding like an idiot, I've decided to post some little things I figured out over the years. These little discoveries stand out in my mind because I wasn't ever taught them, I just figured them out.
Some I figured out as a child. Others took longer."
Friday, June 23, 2006
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Seed: The Future of Fusion
Seed: The Future of Fusion:
"After years as a purely experimental science, a decade-long international effort will make nuclear fusion a reality. Theoretically, fusion is an ideal energy source. It releases no carbon into the atmosphere and is fueled by hydrogen atoms, which can easily be derived from water. Traditional nuclear fission, on the other hand, requires uranium or plutonium, both limited and costly resources."
"After years as a purely experimental science, a decade-long international effort will make nuclear fusion a reality. Theoretically, fusion is an ideal energy source. It releases no carbon into the atmosphere and is fueled by hydrogen atoms, which can easily be derived from water. Traditional nuclear fission, on the other hand, requires uranium or plutonium, both limited and costly resources."
Modern Mechanix » Build Your Own Diving Helmet
Modern Mechanix » Build Your Own Diving Helmet: "Build Your Own Diving Helmet
Filed under: Scary, How to —
Source: Modern Mechanix 6-1933
This is another one of those things that would never get by the liability lawyers today.
BUILDING a DIVING Helmet
Improvement follows improvement in the design of home made diving helmets as amateur divers become more and more acquainted with their use. This one of Hoag’s is the last word in helmets so far published by good old M-M.
ALL the thrills of exploring the lake bottom are yours with this simply constructed diving helmet; and, if you do not dive too deep, you are in no particular danger, either. Besides its use in recovering lost outboard motors at a substantial profit, the helmet will give you one of the most interesting experiences of your life; for until you have breathed and walked at leisure under water, you have missed something. It will take a good deal of nerve to go down the first time, but after that it will just be fun."
Filed under: Scary, How to —
Source: Modern Mechanix 6-1933
This is another one of those things that would never get by the liability lawyers today.
BUILDING a DIVING Helmet
Improvement follows improvement in the design of home made diving helmets as amateur divers become more and more acquainted with their use. This one of Hoag’s is the last word in helmets so far published by good old M-M.
ALL the thrills of exploring the lake bottom are yours with this simply constructed diving helmet; and, if you do not dive too deep, you are in no particular danger, either. Besides its use in recovering lost outboard motors at a substantial profit, the helmet will give you one of the most interesting experiences of your life; for until you have breathed and walked at leisure under water, you have missed something. It will take a good deal of nerve to go down the first time, but after that it will just be fun."
news @ nature.com - Hawking rewrites history... backwards - To understand the Universe we must start from the here and now.
news @ nature.com - Hawking rewrites history... backwards - To understand the Universe we must start from the here and now.: "Hawking rewrites history... backwards
To understand the Universe we must start from the here and now.
How did the Universe begin? Many scientists would regard this as one of the most profound questions of all. But to Stephen Hawking, who has perhaps come closer than anyone to answering it, the question doesn't in fact even exist.
"
To understand the Universe we must start from the here and now.
How did the Universe begin? Many scientists would regard this as one of the most profound questions of all. But to Stephen Hawking, who has perhaps come closer than anyone to answering it, the question doesn't in fact even exist.
"
Friday, June 16, 2006
Seven Habits Book Summaries
Seven Habits Book Summaries: "Seven Habits Condensed Summaries
Don't have time to read Steven Covey's book, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People? Take a look at our summary articles written by Michael Gray."
Don't have time to read Steven Covey's book, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People? Take a look at our summary articles written by Michael Gray."
Beat procrastination with the 10 minute rule - Lifehacker
Beat procrastination with the 10 minute rule - Lifehacker: "Beat procrastination with the 10 minute rule
READ MORE: mind hacks, procrastination, productivity, time tracker
An article in Psychology Today says procrastination creates stress, anxiety and depression. But how do you stop putting off that dreaded task? Just do it - for at least 10 minutes.
Acknowledge, 'I don't feel like doing that,' but do it for 10 minutes anyway. That gets you over the hard work of initiation. After being involved in the activity for 10 minutes, then decide whether to continue. Once you're involved, it's easier to stay with a task. Succeeding at a task does not require that you like doing it.
I can personally attest that this works. I keep a timer on my desk and whenever I feel myself dragging my feet on something, I set it and go. It's amazing how much easier tasks turn out to be when you don't build them up to be these huge faceless monsters in your mind. How do you beat procrastination? Let us know in the comments or to tips at lifehacker.com.
Getting Out From Under [Psychology Today]"
READ MORE: mind hacks, procrastination, productivity, time tracker
An article in Psychology Today says procrastination creates stress, anxiety and depression. But how do you stop putting off that dreaded task? Just do it - for at least 10 minutes.
Acknowledge, 'I don't feel like doing that,' but do it for 10 minutes anyway. That gets you over the hard work of initiation. After being involved in the activity for 10 minutes, then decide whether to continue. Once you're involved, it's easier to stay with a task. Succeeding at a task does not require that you like doing it.
I can personally attest that this works. I keep a timer on my desk and whenever I feel myself dragging my feet on something, I set it and go. It's amazing how much easier tasks turn out to be when you don't build them up to be these huge faceless monsters in your mind. How do you beat procrastination? Let us know in the comments or to tips at lifehacker.com.
Getting Out From Under [Psychology Today]"
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