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June 2007



Peer Reviewed Patents

Thursday, 28 June 2007 8:42 P GMT-06
A new process has been developed to review software patent applications.  The process uses the web to provide a forum for anyone to provide review feedback on patent applications.  The system should provide much better review and prevent fr

Space Shuttle and Space Station Viewing

Tuesday, 19 June 2007 8:54 P GMT-06
I'm excited because I just watched the international space station and the space shuttle go across the sky.  I read this article this afternoon about viewing opportunities in North America today and tomorrow.   I also discovered t
Category: Space

An Engineer and his (or her) Calculator

Thursday, 14 June 2007 1:28 P GMT-06
I've been meaning to write this article for a long time.  Some engineers are very particular about the calculator that they use and I am no exception.  Some people like those HP RPN style calculators, and some people prefer a graphing c

Shed Construction Project - Painting: Primer

Sunday, 10 June 2007 8:27 P GMT-06
This is a continuation of the article series on the construction of my shed. Well, I didn't quite get the shed painted before winter last year, so painting it was a high priority this spring.  Now that it's June I basically missed gettin
Category: Home Projects

GPS Gadget

Saturday, 9 June 2007 9:59 P GMT-06
I finally decided to get a hand held GPS device.  Based on online reviews and comparing features and cost, I decided to go with the TomTom One from TomTom.  Here are some of my observations so far.  First it seems to be very accurate.&

Fluorescent Light Bulb Experiment Part 9

Saturday, 9 June 2007 9:38 P GMT-06
I had another fluorescent light bulb from this experiment series burn out.  It was the one installed in the garage door opener on 1/10/2007.  This was a a MaxLite 100 bulb with a guaranteed lifetime of 10000 hours.  The bulb only laste