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Friday PicDump, 05.17.2013

May 17. 2013

A chaotic life and lack of inspiration does not make for a good blogger. Here’s some eye candy for those who are curious as to what C&A have been up to lately…

Last week, while taking a walk with the girls, I came across a small playground that seemed intent on being kept hidden. Located on an overlooked side street and tucked between two tall buildings, it’s large enough for basic playground equipment and picnic tables, but small enough to easily keep an eye on your kids whilst sitting down and taking a break.

I also love that it’s guarded by a heavy gate, so I don’t need to worry about the kiddos running into the street. The crowd that visits is friendly, and perhaps the best part is that it’s a lot closer to our house than my previous favorite playground. Suffice it to say, we’ve been there a lot lately. 🙂

Art/Design, Geek, Science, Star Wars

Periodic Elements of Star Wars Episodes VI, V, and VI

May 09. 2013

If this doesn't make your geek senses quiver with joy, I don't know what will. Created by Etckt, this periodic chart includes all characters from Episodes VI, V, and VI. Each character is categorized by allegiance, and their order of appearance and movies are numbered in each cell (in Aurebesh). Be sure to check out Etckt to read more about how the chart was developed! Via Neatorama. ETA, 05.25.2013: Etckt has updated its site with a new periodic table — this time featuring Episodes I, II, and III! (And just like the prequels, this table has more special effects. ;-) ) Check it out below, and head on over to Etckt for the details! ...

Geek, Science

The Science Behind Fireworks

Jul 04. 2012

Happy Fourth of July! To celebrate our nation's Independence Day, and to pay tribute to one of childhood's greatest pastimes, I'd like to share some interesting tidbits I've discovered about fireworks. The first — where do the colors of fireworks come from? This neat chart shows us exactly which chemical(s) contribute to each color you'll see in the sky tonight: (via Boing Boing) The second is a video which describes the science behind fireworks — featuring John Conkling, a leading expert in the field of pyrotechnics, this clip talks about the chemical composition of fireworks, how mortars work, and how colors are formed. I hope you guys have a great holiday, and be sure to think back to what you've learned here as you see...

Art/Design, Entertainment, Geek, Science

The Heroic Table of the Elements

Jun 27. 2012

This one's a doozy! Illustrator Matt Cowan has created a cool piece of geek art titled "Heroic Table of the Elements," where superheroes and villains from the DC and Marvel universe are displayed in the style of the periodic table of elements. You can tell that a lot of thought went into compiling the chart — the characters are organized by their powers, affiliations, and species, and the year of their first appearance is included as well. What do you think? Do you think the "Heroic Table of the Elements" accurately categorizes each hero and villain? Are there any changes or additions you would make to the table? Via The Geek Twins....

Cute, Geek, Science, Web

Google’s Geeky Valentine Surprise

Feb 14. 2012

Happy Valentine's Day! For a sweet Valentine's surprise, type this into a Google search: sqrt(cos(x))*cos(300x)+sqrt(abs(x))-0.7)*(4-x*x)^0.01, sqrt(6-x^2), -sqrt(6-x^2) from -4.5 to 4.5 Too lazy or suspicious to try it for yourself? What will happen is that the algebraic equation will plot out a graph in the shape of a heart, like so: Feel free to share this with your geeky friends! Via Mashable. ...

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