Daily Archives: November 13, 2011


Incredible footage of the Earth from the ISS

Incredible footage of the Earth from the ISS

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We're 99% certain this is the most beautiful footage of Earth's auroras yet recorded
Boy howdy, this video definitely confirms that if you're going to gaze at our planet, the International Space Station is the best seat in the house. This video was shot during Expeditions 28 and 29 ab…

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Recently one of our hens has been acting broody, hanging out in the nesting area…

Recently one of our hens has been acting broody, hanging out in the nesting area of the coop even though her eggs won't hatch.

Even when I pick her up and put her outside, she still just plops herself down and sits there like she's incubating an egg. Hopefully this passes soon.

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In album Broody Hen (11 photos)

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America needs to get back to making stuff and this library is helping

In Fayetteville, New Yor, the library is installing a hacker space in a former furniture factory with all kinds of equipment that will allow people learn and build. I particularly applaud the librarian Lauren Smedley for organizing Geek Girl Camps to encourage young girls to get involved. Let's hope more libraries around the country do the same.

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Public library in New York is getting a hacker lab
Librarian Lauren Smedley has a broad vision of what public libraries can be to their patrons, and she's putting that vision to the test with changes at her own, the Fayetteville Free Library in central New York. The library — which is fittingly housed in a former furniture factory — is getting a Fab Lab to encourage makers and hackers, and will include equipment such as a MakerBot, a CNC router, and a laser cutter.
The library's plans include offering free classes such as an introductory cour…

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