HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY! How an open-source computer kit for kids based on Raspberry Pi is taking over Kickstarter When the Raspberry Pi was developed, founder Eben Upton envisioned that the low-cost computer would do its finest work in the classroom, teaching kids about computing. But as more units sold, Raspberry Pi developed a strong, distinctive niche among adult makers, a fruitful group that nonetheless doesn’t really have much in common with a younger age bracket that can be hard to reach. Alex Klein thinks his company’s project, the Raspberry Pi-based Kano, can reinvigorate Upton’s vision and bring the Raspberry Pi (Upton is an adviser to the Kano team) back to the classroom. The Kano is an open-source Raspberry Pi kit with two immediate goals: to make setting up the Raspberry Pi as easy as putting together a Lego set, and to use that computer to engage kids in fun and easy Computer Science lessons that can be conducted in a classroom or at home. Check out this video below, taken from an interactive lesson with a Kano prototype: “We do see this being apart of an ecosystem,” Klein said.
serge salat: beyond infinity immersive installation sep 16, 2011 serge salat: beyond infinity immersive installation ‘beyond infinity’, an immersive installation by french artist and theorist serge salat ‘beyond infinity’, a multisensory installation by french artist and theorist serge salat, interweaves mirrors, light, music, and fractal art in an architecture that conflates visitors’ perceptions of space. sponsored by buick cars and usable during the events as a vehicle showroom, the work is installed at shanghai’s westgate mall from september 16th through 18th, 2011. measuring 12.45 by 10.8 meters at a height of 3.8 meters, the structure is completely closed, composed of a steel infrastructure with honeycomb aluminum panels covered in mirrors. view looking into the third ‘room’ in the sequence: the circular and triangular infinite staircases the ‘infinite fault’ when exiting from the red grid the ‘hyper cross’, the fifth ‘room’ architectural plan process photograph: assembling the staircases video tour through the space
Ultra-Luxurious Concept Yacht Comes with a Custom Supercar (Photos) : Discovery Channel If you can find a way to not spend any money and live to the age of 150, you stand a decent chance of one day being able to afford the Strand Craft 122, the incredibly luxurious and mouth-watering concept yacht that comes with a custom supercar. But if not, chances are you’ll enjoy these renderings anyway, especially since they’re slated to become reality: Designer Eduard Gray has announced that the 122 will be built in the near future. SLIDESHOW: Futuristic Airbus Plane Has Transparent Cabin and More The 122, to be built by the Ned Ship Group, measures 38 meters (125 feet) from bow to stern, features a Rolls-Royce engine, pumps out 14,000hp and hits a top speed of 55 knots (about 63mph). Of course, the Strand Craft 122 would fall short of the ultimate luxury standard if it didn’t come with a custom-made supercar. READ MORE: 8 Surprisingly Fuel-Efficient Luxury Cars SLIDESHOW: Top 5 Things People Buy Online READ MORE: Top Classic Sports Cars of all Time
Nutrition 101: Eat To Burn Fat The 15 Best Fat-Burning Foods 1. Walnuts All nuts do contain some amount of the omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid, but most only contain trace amounts. One ounce provides almost 3g of alpha-linolenic acid. 2. It has also has been shown to boost calorie burn when eaten. 3. This very slow-digesting carb keeps blood sugar and insulin levels low, so fat burning can stay high. In fact, research has shown that athletes who consume slow-digesting carbs in the morning burn more fat throughout the entire day and during workouts than those consuming fast-digesting carbs. 4. Avocados also contain a very interesting carb called mannoheptulose, a sugar that actually blunts insulin release and enhances calcium absorption, both of which are critical for encouraging fat loss. 5. This way you know you're getting a direct supply of the fats that turn on fat burning and block fat storage. 6. Soy has also been shown to aid fat loss, possibly by decreasing appetite and calorie intake. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
25 monumentos abandonados de la Ex-Yugoslavia que parecen del futuro Podgarić Paradójicamente estas monumentales estructuras del pasado parecen provenir de un futuro más cósmico que el nuestro. La idea del presidente Tito tal vez era crear estructuras futuristas para generar la impresión de que la máquina socialista avanzaría firme y proféticamente hacia adelante, hasta conquistar el espacio y sintetizar la historia en el espíritu absoluto. Josip Broz Tito comisionó en los años 60 y 70 estos monumentos a escultores como Dušan Džamonja, Vojin Bakić, Miodrag Živković, Jordan and Iskra Grabul y a arquitectos como Bogdan Bogdanović y Gradimir Medaković, entre otros. Portales dimensionales, estaciones espaciales, cosmonaves, centros de transmisión intergaláctica, elefantes blancos abandonados en el bosque, mementos-monumentos, detritos de un estado abortado, de una línea de tiempo cercenada… ¿Pueden ahora, desprovistos del simbolismo original, anacrónicamente magníficos, convertirse en esculturas, en melancólicas obras de arte? Petrova Gora Kosmaj Tjentište Grmeč
Can you hear like an audio engineer? Hello, my name is Matt. I record, edit, and mix music for a living. My profession requires an extremely discerning ear. What I have below is a series of approximately 1khz sine waves, in sets of two. Supposedly, the smallest discernible difference in pitch is +/- 6 Cents. Have a listen, and if you can’t tell the difference, don’t guess – just answer “can’t decide.” You should also try our popular hearing test or article on Audio Sampling Rate 88.2 vs. 44.1.
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Amazing Places To Experience Around The Globe (Part 1) Preachers Rock, Preikestolen, Norway Blue Caves - Zakynthos Island, Greece Skaftafeli - Iceland Plitvice Lakes – Croatia Crystalline Turquoise Lake, Jiuzhaigou National Park, China Four Seasons Hotel - Bora Bora Ice skating on Paterswoldse Meer, a lake just South of the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. Marble Caves, Chile Chico, Chile The Gardens at Marqueyssac Ice Canyon - Greenland Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, British Columbia Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada Multnomah Falls, Oregon Seljalandsfoss Waterfall on the South Coast of Iceland Petra - Jordan (at night) Verdon, Provence, France Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia Norway Alesund Birdseye of City Benteng Chittorgarh, India Riomaggiore, Italy Keukenhof Gardens - Netherlands. Sky Lantern Festival - Taiwan. Mount Roraima - Venezuela. Seychelles East Iceland. Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. New York City.
Causes Of Short-term Memory Loss In Teens Sudden short-term memory loss is often as frightening for loved ones as it is for the sufferer. The fact that it comes on suddenly yields clues to its possible causes. New cases of confusion or sudden memory loss for no apparent reason should be evaluated by a medical professional immediately. Stroke is one of the most serious reasons for sudden short-term memory loss. The National Stroke Association explains that a stroke, also called a cerebrovascular accident, can impair the memory in several different ways. A blow to the head can sometimes result in memory loss that is short-term and sudden. Several psychiatric disorders can cause short-term memory loss. Short-term memory loss may be caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain. Several types of infection can lead to sudden memory loss. A brain tumor is sometimes found to be responsible for sudden short-term memory loss. According to the U.S.
2012 March 12 - The Scale of the Universe Interactive Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. 2012 March 12 The Scale of the Universe - Interactive Flash Animation Credit & Copyright: Cary & Michael Huang Explanation: What does the universe look like on small scales? Tomorrow's picture: dust before galaxies Authors & editors: Robert Nemiroff (MTU) & Jerry Bonnell (UMCP)NASA Official: Phillip Newman Specific rights apply.NASA Web Privacy Policy and Important NoticesA service of:ASD at NASA / GSFC& Michigan Tech.