Category Archives: Science

Others Assume, I Presume

Posted on 17 August 2010 by Larry Russwurm

I just had a gander of the words assume and presume in my dictionary. There are a number of meanings for both words. The definition I knew for both was identical. The dictionary says they both mean: to take for … Continue reading →

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Uncomfortable Extrapolation

Posted on 14 August 2010 by Larry Russwurm

This is a more adult themed post so dear reader you should be of age and shoo away any kids who may be reading over your shoulder. And that also means you, minor, trying to read this post despite any … Continue reading →

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Cryptozoology Puzzle Solved?

Posted on 10 August 2010 by Larry Russwurm

Cryptozoology usually brings to mind Bigfoot but I’ve more of a mind to think about Nessie, Champ, Ogopogo and the Lake Erie monster serpent. These creatures are said to be in 4 widely separate lakes, ranging all across North America … Continue reading →

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Low Resolution, Black and White Touch Pictures

Posted on 3 July 2010 by Larry Russwurm

Last week’s post about “One” made me think. Perhaps “One” could be made into a protagonist of a story. But , alas, I didn’t find him powerful enough as is to be good for a story. But, still, I now … Continue reading →

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The Sharp Shark

Posted on 1 June 2010 by Larry Russwurm

Programs that can hear a word and, say, type it out, are old. Despite their advancing age, these programs still can’t interpret speech easily. Have you tried the automated call centers where you have to over enunciate the word you … Continue reading →

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The Horny Shower Curtain

Posted on 22 May 2010 by Larry Russwurm

I’m about to surprise you, dear reader, by saying I know you’re attractive. You’re saying to yourself right now, “How could he possibly know that – this must be one of those psychic tricks.” But not only do I know … Continue reading →

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They’re Torturing Mice You Know

Posted on 15 May 2010 by Larry Russwurm

Scientists have just come up with something new, a Mouse Grimace Scale. The title alone clues you in that they had to torture mice to come up with such a scale. It’s exactly what it sounds like, they recorded facial … Continue reading →

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Great Big Convoy

Posted on 8 May 2010 by Larry Russwurm

Tractor trailers made a huge splash in the 1970’s. The logo “Keep on Trucking” was everywhere. There were TV shows and movies and songs. And indeed that culture helped lead us into our present dependence (especially in smaller centers) on … Continue reading →

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The Moon is the New Mars – the Way the US Space Program was Going

Posted on 24 April 2010 by Larry Russwurm

Under Dubya’s vision for space, the U.S. was going to to go to the Moon again then eventually get to Mars. Allow me to illustrate how this was going to go. You can’t just have a vision. You have to … Continue reading →

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Patents vs. Copyrights

Posted on 13 March 2010 by Larry Russwurm

A copyright lasts for the artist’s lifetime plus 75 years. A patent lasts 20 years. Is this even close to being fair? I can kind of see it. A patent can directly be responsible for saving someone’s life. If you … Continue reading →

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