Three types of expressions in laser scanning 3D modeling
Modern technologies have enabled man to translate his physical world into digitized data. An example of this is the ability of 3D laser scanning to convert scanned information into data models that can be built, reconstructed, edited, and transformed using the computer. In fact, laser scanning is helping humanity further advance our knowledge about the […]
Age is not a barrier to learning
Before endorsing or opposing any of the views on whether or not age is a barrier to learning, I want us to critically consider and intentionally examine the meaning of the three nouns that make up the sentence: age, barrier, and learning. The first of the words is Age. Age has to do with period, […]
Entertaining Tips: The Perfect Drink for Outdoor Occasions
Mint Juleps are considered the quintessential refreshing beverages associated with the southern United States. Undoubtedly, there were Mint Juleps on large plantation estates like Tara in the movie, gone With the Wind and in our imaginations juleps are most often enjoyed in the shade of a beautiful broad-leaved magnolia tree reminiscent of milder, more affluent […]
Feel the ecstasy of competing with virtual horses in international horse racing events
Throughout the year, prestigious horse races take place on international race tracks. Depending on the class and category, the best racehorses are recognized in the main horse racing events organized by various countries around the world. Since the competition is always very tough, a horse’s rise to fame is not only very difficult, but the […]
Inside the Boxscores Week 4 Part 2
Inside the Boxscores is a weekly article by Matt Fargo that has been widely recognized as the best summary of college football. Take an in-depth look at each game and extract the most relevant information that will help you in future handicap games. College football is full of wacky plays, tricky scores, and unexpected endings. […]
4 highly ranked teams (2 undefeated) win by a combined 12 points
Is anyone surprised that 4 ranked soccer teams, 3 of them highly ranked, won their games by a combined 12 points this week? It should come as no surprise that No. 1-ranked Oregon, No. 3-ranked TCU, No. 7-ranked Stanford, and No. 21-ranked Nevada all battled hard before finally prevailing. The reason is simple: these 4 […]
He-Man: Story of the Cartoon Series Action Figures
When He-Man first appeared on television screens in 1983, he took the cartoon world by storm. First of all, it was the first cartoon series aimed at children that had a collection of toys, the He-Man action figures to go along with it. In general, advertising aimed at children was heavily censored, so the creators […]
Jack and Bob Ingham: Australian Horse Racing Breeders
The Ingham brothers had the same passion for breeding horses as their father, inheriting a broodmare named Valiant Rose, a descendant of Bend Or. Valiant Rose laid the foundation for Ingham’s racing empire, which soon became the largest breeding and racing operation in Australia. His racing empire included Crown Lodge Racing Stables at Warwick Farm […]
Tallow or non-tallow?
Tallow is a popular food for a variety of birds. Birds that enjoy it include blue jays, tits, nuthatches, warblers, woodpeckers, and wrens. Tallow is the tough fat around the kidneys or loins of beef. Birds easily digest animal fat and it gives them a huge boost, especially during the winter months when food can […]
How is hockey related to sharks?
How is hockey related to sharks? It’s pretty simple; a professional hockey team joined the NHL in 1991 as the San Jose Sharks. The name of this team was based on the fact that seven species of sharks live in the Bay area. In fact, qualities related to sharks have represented those shared by this […]