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How and did we start using "no" to mean "yes" — as "No, totally" or "No, exactly"? Kathryn Schultz at The New Yorker takes a deep dive into the linguistics of "Yes" and "No" and how English kept them and ditched their more precise brethren. [The New Yorker]
Author Brian K. Vaughan took over the Panel Syndicate Twitter feed yesterday to answer questions. He shared info on his past and upcoming projects (including a "Y for yes" on whether there's been movement on that Y: The Last Man adaptation!!), but he also dispensed a wise bit of writing advice.
“Middle class” doesn’t have a definite, official definition. But the Pew Charitable Trust defines it as households that earn between 67 and 200 percent of a state’s median income. Based on this metric and some statistics, Business Insider came up with a list of how much you have to earn to be considered middle class, depending on your state.
Jon.9836This I like.
Jon.9836I love hummingbirds!
via pbsdigitalstudios:
How do hummingbirds defy wind and rain?
Holy hovering hummingbirds, this video is amazing! Hummingbird flight is an amazing feat of physics, their metabolism and migration habits almost defy the laws of nature, and their feeding habits can even demonstrate economic principles.
But when you put hummingbirds in a wind tunnel and simulate blustery rainstorms? That’s takes avian awesomeness to 11. Watch the full video from Deep Look here:
My least favorite part of going to the gym is locking up my gear. Well, maybe I hate the muscle-ups more, but I digress. I hate keeping up with keys, so I switched to a combination lock. The problem with combination locks is that you can’t rescind someone’s access to that lock once they have it. They permanently have that combination at their disposal, which instantly compromises the security of the lock.
Enter the Quicklock padlock. This handy product has no keyhole. It has no combination. It has a single button. Press the button, tap the lock with your phone, and voila! Instant access. This works great for me, because often my phone and headphones are the only things I keep with my while I work out.
When the phone isn’t an option (dead battery, disabled Bluetooth) or I don’t want to hand over my phone, there are other great options. You can sync any NFC tag, including your credit card, or passport (if you are traveling), and more! I also have an NFC wireless ring which allows me to swipe the lock with my hand. I may or may not have used this to pretend to be a member of the Green Lantern Corps. When it doesn’t work the first pass (which is rare), I blame the fact that the lock is yellow, giggle at my own joke, and then unlock it. The ring is also a great option if you are going swimming.
Add ons and extras include:
What does all this add up to? A secure lock, with the ability to sync over 50 “keys,” capable of being controlled by a single user or up to 50 different users. It is usable in any situation where a lock is needed, and it’s the only NFC + Bluetooth padlock on the market.
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A software engineer living in Washington state may have no choice but to sell the home he bought last December because, despite repeatedly checking with Comcast before he even considered buying the property, the company just can't (or won't) give him internet service.
Awesome women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) fields!
These are true badges of merit
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Jon.9836For Jason!