A short video that shows the destruction of Hamas missile launching pad [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAokqVFMvWU[/youtube] 43 sec
Category: Engineering
Carnegie Mellon and… Sports?
A recent article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette describes how students at Carnegie Mellon University are designing equipment to improve football officiating… the proposed solution uses GPS systems in footballs and pressure sensors in gloves.
The Challenges of Switching to DTV
This is humorous video about the pending change to 100% digital TV… [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy-pD-M0rY4[/youtube] 1 min 53 sec
New Engineering Blog: eng2mfg.com
I’m always on the lookout for blog sites that cover technical areas such as manufacturing systems software and the model-based enterprise. If you’re interested in those topics, you should check out the engineering-to-manufacturing blog at eng2mfg.com
Computer Humor
…courtesy of Todd Imwalle
A Modern Parable
A Japanese company (Toyota) and an American company (Ford) decided to have a canoe race on the Missouri River. Both teams practiced long and hard to reach their peak performance before the race. On the big day, the Japanese won
Reducing the Cost of College Education
For those of you that regularly read my blog, you’re probably aware of my consternation with the cost/value of a college education. You can read previous postings here and here… An interesting article in Washington Monthly provides additional insights into
Do You Understand Science?
I figured out why the Christian Science Monitor is reducing the frequency of publications…. With headlines such as these: “Should we recycle urine on Earth, too?” it’s pretty obvious these folks are obtuse and out of touch. What do they think happens
Digital Video Formats
If you’re interested in understanding the prevailing digital video formats, the Gizmodo site has a nice article…
Right to Bear Arms
I’m the proud owner of a Mossberg 590, which is essentially a military version of the popular Mossberg 500 12-gauge shotgun. I have just about every type of ammunition to go with this piece of equipment, including slugs, 00 buckshot, and