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Plane

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« on: May 23, 2011, 10:06:43 PM »
http://scienceblogs.com/tfk/2011/05/kinetic_steam_at_work.php

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Thus, a steam engine is turned to 21st century tasks.

Thus, creative minds design and manufacture PCR machines that cost $500 a piece, enough to bring molecular biology within reach of the home hobbyist. And hobbyists gather to create a collaborative workspace, where molecular biology and biotechnology can be a weekend pursuit, as computers were for Steve Jobs and Bill Gates.

Thus, clothing designers gather with sewing neophytes to teach them to turn discarded t-shirts into new fashion.

Thus, bicycles are used to power the amps on a soundstage.

Thus, rocketry enthusiasts and balloon photography enthusiasts teach children to dream of the skies, and the 21st century's Jacques Cousteau is tempted by the promises of a team designing a cheap, DIY robotic submarine.


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Re: steamy
« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2011, 10:56:48 AM »
Indeed and why not.
"Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana."

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Re: steamy
« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2011, 06:56:16 PM »
  Most of what he is talking about has been done , but not by many.

  I am all for the wider disemination of knoledge and personal power.

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Re: steamy
« Reply #3 on: May 24, 2011, 09:23:58 PM »
I can agree with that.
"Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana."