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Comment on Thoughts on "Self Defense" by John

John — Mon, 10 May 2010 05:16:25 +0000

Do you have any video of this instructor you are talking about? I would like to see him in action.

Comment on Smartfish: A Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Airplane by Terry

Terry — Sat, 01 May 2010 16:44:54 +0000

Has anyone started working on designs for a hydrogen fuel celled private g650 or any private jet designs along those lines?
I would definitely be interested in an investment like that!
Terry C. Wintermoyer
CEO/Owner Winter Seasons LLC

Comment on More Lego Engines by boo

boo — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:00:52 +0000

can you send me a copy of the instructions

Comment on The Difference Between Judo and Aikido Ukemi by Sean Ingvard Ashby

Sean Ingvard Ashby — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:33:03 +0000

I’ve been doing judo and aikido both for about 15 years, and it seems to me that IN GENERAL the ukemi works pretty well in the “real world” either way. To me, the main difference is that with a lot of aikido ukemi, uke is either able to “roll away” (because of aloose connection with tori / nage) or at least keeps a light, minimal connection. In that case, rolling up into a standing position (forward, backwards, what have you) is easier and comes pretty natural.

In judo, however, tori tends to be pretty closely connected with uke (body to body), which means uke is getting thrown with power and control straight into the earth. Not a lot of opportunity to roll out of things! You have to think more “flat” ukemi instead of “round” ukemi as is more common with aikido.

Interestingly enough, in our organization, when we do the “rolling up” version in our aikido classes, we don’t tuck the knee under, but go ahead and do a judo style “flat” landing, but just let momentum carry us up. Here’s a video our org about it (the roll up leg position starts at the 1:50 mark):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCxd0ejbHd8

Cheers!

Comment on The Best Electronics "Toy" EVER! by Braun Lectron System

Braun Lectron System — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:13:49 +0000

[...] and physical computing, a sort of “erector-set” for tiny electrical engineers. It is remembered fondly by those who were able to play with it growing up. According to some sites, Lectron (which [...]

Comment on Lego Engines by md55sts

md55sts — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:44:38 +0000

can we have a pdf file with plans how to built it please?

Comment on Lego Engines by James

James — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:00:38 +0000

Hi
I know this is probably a bit of an odd question but do you happen to have the name/part number of the pieces you used for the V8? I have to get the bricks off lego.com and there’s 1470 separate bricks to go though….
cheers

James

Comment on Electro-magnetic Propulsion by raja

raja — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 13:20:59 +0000

hi dear friend….. i am also doing aeronautical engg.. in anna university chennai.. i have some idea about the electro magneting propulision …. i ‘m going to do some experiment for this ,, can u join with me …….

Comment on Lego Engines by Evan

Evan — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 01:32:52 +0000

I made the inline 4. it works but it runs considerably slower than the video .. would love some tips !

Comment on Lego Engines by Evan

Evan — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:53:09 +0000

Are the valves on the inline 4 modified or stock?