Robotics This is all about Robot Kits and Educational Robotics Resources, and hobby robotics. For example, Lego robotics and 7-axis humanoid robot arms. These should help you move beyond the plastic toys and to build, learn, program and ... (more)
October 2001 Expecting List (more)
Robson and related families, in England, Chicago and California. My grandfather, Robert Francis Brainard, was the only son (only child, even) of Ella May Robson and George Robert Brainard. Brainard family history is so well-documented ... (more)
Obituary for Joseph Renfrow as right. Note the mention of his aged sister still alive (& presumably in contact): Mrs. Sue Hendrix of Golden City MO. I also have a copy of an obituary for his wife, Laura (Crawford) Renfrow, which is not so ... (more)
Get a mobile wi-fi device from Vodafone for free by purchasing a £25+/month 18-month contract. Here's what it does: When you are on the move, this device creates a wi-fi network which you can connect up to five wireless devices. It ... (more)
These aerobars, or tri-bars as they're alternatively known, are good for getting a more aerodynamic position on pretty much any bike that has regular handlebars. These bars have plastic spacers that make them suitable for fixing to handlebars ... (more)
Google has enhanced their robots.txt file, in a hope of getting more treats and fewer tricks. Let's see if the kids do as they're told! Judging by the Google Doodle, it looks like they are :) http://www.google.com/robots.txt Thanks to ... (more)
Following on from Australia's successful experiment last year, Earth Hour is going global. On 29 March, between 8PM and 9PM (UK time), everyone on Earth is being asked to turn our lights off. It will be dark here in the UK at that time ... (more)
This is a simple affair, from recognised maker Roberts. It was half-priced from Bennetts, costing £30. The aerial is just a wire, but reception is fine and the full range of stations was detected in under a minute. The volume control ... (more)
Birds can get easily confused. This young robin got stuck on the wrong side of our kitchen window, and only after a photo shoot and random rescue attempts by our 11-year-old did it finally make good its escape. This particular reconnoitring ... (more)
Tomorrow's Problem, Today's Challenge (more)