Some Commonly Used Engineering Phrases.. and their real meanings: Statement: “A major technological breakthrough.” Real Meaning: It works OK, but looks very hi-tech. Statement: “Preliminary Operational Tests were inconclusive.” Real Meaning: The darn thing blew up when we threw the
Category: Engineering
A-10 Firepower
We happen to be doing some work on the A-10 for the US Air Force. I thought that Kon and Bob would enjoy seeing the “warthog” in action… [youtube]L9HlfjM4WOo[/youtube] 3 min 30 sec
Buying Technology Gadgets
This is an interesting summary of tips to consider when buying technology gadgets… The FreeGeek dispenses some free advice on the 8 rules for buying. You can read the details on his site, or see the summary list here: 1.
Digital Rights Management
An interesting development in Digital Rights Management (DRM)… The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has dropped its subscription to the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) web-based database of technical papers over the use of DRM. The SAE refuses to allow any
Interactive View of Mars
This web site shows a very interesting 360 degree interactive view from the surface of Mars… It’s worth taking a look.
Global Warming – the Long View
ABC News International came out with the best perspective on global warming: “From the Babylon of Gilgamesh to the post-Eden of Noah, every age has viewed climate change cataclysmically, as retribution for human greed and sinfulness… Sea levels have been
Crichton’s New Novel: Next
If a business destination is within 4 hours driving time (i.e., Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, etc), I typically drive my car so I can avoid the trouble of flying. When I used to drive by myself years ago, I would typically
What to Expect in the Future
This doesn’t present a lot of new information and it is a little long, however, it is a very provocative viewpoint on the rapidly changing world. [youtube]ljbI-363A2Q[/youtube] 6 min 5 sec
Delta Rocket Explodes After Launch
This is an interesting video of a Delta rocket carrying a $45 million satellite, which exploded shortly after liftoff… [youtube]MvJF01hlEfM[/youtube] 1 min 50 sec
More Problems with Contact Lens Solution
As a contact lens wearer for over 20 years, I keep an eye out for this kind of thing (pun intended). It appears that Bausch & Lomb has discovered another problem with their Renu solution… I guess I should be happy