Dr Wingnut

Month: December 2013

  • First Lego League – Nature’s Fury

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    A picture from near the end of the 2013 competition.  I was a zebra and Jill was a judge for the projects.  It was a great day.  Great kids and a lot of fun.All ready to do it again next Saturday at Capitol Hill Magnet School.  It goes all day, so if you’re bored, stop…

  • Love

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    True expressions of love are said to come from a source which lies beneath words and thoughts.W. Timothy Gallwey

  • Really cool bicycle parking

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    Watch this video about a cool bicycle parking system in Japan. via email from Nat Forbes, Fri, 6 Dec 2013 02:20:47 -0800

  • Wow

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    Been in Duluth since Tuesday mid-afternoon, and it’s been stormy the whole time I’ve been here.  Hope I-35E is clear this afternoon when I head back to the Twin Cities.I makes you wonder why people life here… it’s certainly pleasant in the Summer, but with snow like this, who needs it.  The snowfall totals were…

  • Classroom Plus speaking

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    Went to talk to four AVID classes on Friday, 2013-11-15.  Why do I take time to talk to students?  If you’re not willing to show up and lead the next generation into your profession, who do you have to blame when you cannot find qualified candidates to hire for the jobs you have?

  • Vanishing Caloric Density

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    An interesting phrase, “vanishing caloric density”, that discussed on the CBS Sunday Morning food issue, 24-Nov-2013, in reference to Cheetos and how they melt in your mouth fooling your brain into thinking that there are no calories at all in this calorie dense food.

  • Whoops!

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    Just what we need.  Tensions with China to get out of control over their new air defense zone, and a shooting war to ensue.  If that doesn’t trigger WW III, I’d be surprised.I just can’t figure out what China hopes to gain by this posturing.  If they start a war, then how does it help…