The United Kingdom Explained
I have to admit, I sort of knew the differences; but, didn’t fully understand the UK. Well, this video does the job and then some. Enjoy this good video that explains it all . . . via StumbleUpon and YouTube
Pinguy OS
The other day I stumbled upon a really good Linux optimization package of Ubuntu 11 – the nice thing about this is the pre-setup of many media and office tools just to name a few. If you’re new to Linux or like me, just hate spending hours trying to get things to work after an … [Read more…]
Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info Update to version 1.3.6
Last night I pushed out an update for the Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info app (now version 1.3.6).  The update added a user requested size of 8-40 UNS. I also corrected a couple of errors I found in the M2, M5, and M24 Screw sizes. I know it is sounding like a broken record, I’m running … [Read more…]
Where did the soundboards go?
All of the JimsJump soundboards have been removed from this site and Android Market. One in particular (the most popular) was decommissioned by external request. As a mode of self preservation, the remaining soundboards were also removed voluntarily. As always, thank you for the support, comments, and positive feedback.
App Updates!
Both Jim’s Date Calc and the Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info were updated tonight. Both saw a minor change that increased opening speed after the initial install and disclaimer acceptance. Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info was updated to add Roll Form Tap sizes and allow for better resizing of the diagram (for developers it was made into a … [Read more…]
[Video] Swishy Circuits … cool use of kids modeling clay
I found this to be very cool way of teaching electricity / circuits to small children.  In fact it would very cool to share this with my son.  See the video below from the TED Conference. Via: Extralife, Sources: YouTube &  TED
[Video] 1968, Bell Lab’s Thinking Machines, oldie but goodie . . . .
I remember watching this movie as it was called then, you know the kind with the projector and movie reel, (yeah I’m that old) way back in Jr. High School in the late 70’s. Amazing how accurate it still remains today (to some degree). Lots of innovation has been made on media storage (gigabytes on … [Read more…]
[Video] Quadro-copters juggle balls cooperatively
Quadro-copters juggle balls cooperatively – Terminator reality soon to come . . . Via: Engadget, Source: ETH-IDSC
Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info – now at 500+ Downloads!!! Wow!
Last night Machine Screws Drill/Tap Info reached the all important 500+ download mark. All I can say is Wow! And thank you for your support! I’m running a little behind on the 2.0 update, but look to have something soon, goal this weekend, but it will be tight. Thank you again! ~Jim
[Video] Awesome Aurora Time Lapse
Source The Aurora from Terje Sorgjerd on Vimeo. Via Geeks Are Sexy via LikeCool