How to Respond to a Radiation Threat

post from How to of the Day on 28 March 2011 10:33:45 PM. © How to of the Day

A radiation threat, from such sources as a "dirty bomb", a "radiological dispersion device (RDD)", or radiation leaks from a nuclear power facility can cause great concern but reacting calmly is your number one defense. In the case of dirty bombs and RDDs, a deliberate attempt is made to set off common explosives that spread radioactive materials over a targeted area; they are not a nuclear blast because the force of the explosion and radioactive contamination will be more localized. In the case of a nuclear power plant radiation leak, the leak will usually be triggered by an accident, and the extent of the leak will be dependent on the force of the explosion, the weather patterns, the location of the plant, and other factors.While a blast will be immediately obvious, the presence and extent of leaks and radiation will not be clearly defined until trained personnel with specialized equipment are on the scene. As with any radiation, you will need to immediately try and limit your exposure. In particular, it is important to avoid breathing radiological dust that may be released in the air.

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Do It Yourself Home Security Prevent Burglary
with Tom Kraeutler of The Money Pit

post from Do It Yourself Videos - Metacafe on 28 March 2011 08:00:00 PM. © Do It Yourself Videos - Metacafe

Learn do it yourself home security tips with Tom Kraeutler, host of The Money Pit home improvement radio show. For more info visit http://moneypit.com
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A Tranquil, Twinkling Set of Synthesized Cycles,
Made for arcs Wheels

post from Create Digital Music on 28 March 2011 05:53:03 PM. © Create Digital Music

We looked at the arc controller, and interviewed creator Brian Crabtree, early this year. In a way, the design is as much conceptual, kinetic sculpture attached to a computer as it is music hardware. It’s not for everyone, but it does inspire some sound designers and composers whose work I love, giving it a secondary … Continue →

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How to Scan a Book

post from How to of the Day on 28 March 2011 04:35:09 PM. © How to of the Day

There are numerous reasons why you might wish to scan a book. For instance, if a beloved book falls apart on you, scanning its pages will enable you to keep a permanent copy of the book in digital form. Scanned books are weightless, making them easy to carry around and there will be less clutter and less need for bookshelves. A scanned book can also be adjusted to make the font into an easily readable size, and with a multi-monitor set up, you can word process on one monitor and read the textbook from the other monitor.Note: This article assumes that you are using Windows and a scanner compatible with Windows.

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Using Transparencies For Delicate Shaped Bokeh
Shapes

post from DIYPhotography.net -DIY Photography and Studio Lighting on 28 March 2011 04:14:57 PM. © DIYPhotography.net -DIY Photography and Studio Lighting

Using Transparencies For Delicate Shaped Bokeh Shapes When it comes to Shaped Bokeh, it is all about the shape of the hole where the light goes through. Heart shaped hole creates heart shaped bokeh, stars shaped hole creates stars shaped bokeh and so on....

If you want your bokeh to be a little more elaborate you have to be pretty darn good with an exacto knife. So crude shapes are fine, but what if you wanted to do something more delicate, like writing a word. I mean, even Dr. Shepherd can only get that precise with an exacto knife. (lady readers in the audience?).

Videographers Jimmy Wong and Laurasaurus Rex (Lore), came up with a prety clever way to create delicate bokeh shapes. They used Transparencies (and kinda replicated my bokeh masters kit in the process - all for a good cause).

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Pretty Knitted Corsage

post from Cut Out + Keep on 28 March 2011 03:35:42 PM. © Cut Out + Keep

Make a pretty asian-inspired corsage from leftover bits and bobs

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Milk Or Juice Carton Purse

post from Cut Out + Keep on 28 March 2011 03:35:42 PM. © Cut Out + Keep

An adorable coin purse. X

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Dahlia Makeup

A creepy look for Halloween or a costume party :)

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Crochet Cupcake

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Light in Malm bed

Materials: Malm king size bed, 2 lamps (as normally used in kitchens), screws, wire and switch

Description: We had a baby and since we have to feed him at night we decided some "soft lighting" was needed in the bedroom. The idea was to install 2 lamps, as the ones normally used in kitchens under the bed structure with 2 screws per lamp. The wires go to a switch screwed in the back of the bed. The light reflects in the floor and provides enough light to feed, change diapers and so, without "blinding" none of the people in the bedroom!

~ Pedro Farinha, Aveiro, Portugal