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Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:20 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Dusty Naval Guys:
Gina said, "Here they are. The men who take up my brain-space, time, and energy as I complete my book for Springer Verlag, tentatively titled, "Modeling Ships and Space Craft: The Science and Art of Mastering the Oceans and Sky"William Froude who championed..." more
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:20 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Tech Time: Over to the Dark Side:
Gina said, "I'm pained to admit that I've gone over to the Dark Side. I have a Mac and an iPhone and, as infuriating as I find the Mac and the iPhone, I'm not going back to a PC.I can painlessly and effortlessly synch everything for the first time in my entire..." more
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:20 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Did You Know: Standardized Fire Hose Couplings:
Gina said, "Did you know that one of the first things to be standardized in the US was --- the diameter of hose couplings for fire hoses? I know. Who knows, let alone cares about that sort of detail? None other than yours truly. Since I'm certain you now..." more
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:20 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Great Baltimore Fire of 1904:
Gina said, "Before the fire:Baltimore burns:Fireboats in the Harbor:Engine at Work:The damage is done: Note: Thanks to the Maryland and US Archives"
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:20 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Printing Skin:
Gina said, "A report from CNN on Saturday pointed me in the direction of a new use of biology and technology at Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine. It seems they've reached the pre-clinical phase with a new "ink jet" printer technology that will..." more
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:20 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Did You Know: Before the Peterson Field Guides:
Gina said, "Did you know that before the Peterson Field Guides, it was common practice to kill a bird so that the specimen could be identified? After identification, the "skins" of the birds were preserved with arsenic. Some of the skins exist today. In..." more
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:20 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Roger Tory Peterson:
Gina said, "A Field Guide to the Birds, giving field marks of all species found in eastern North America by Roger Tory Peterson, 1934 Sketching Field Marks Taking notes on an osprey"
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:19 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Tech Time: Peterson Field Guide App:
Gina said, "There's a Peterson Field Guide to Backyard Birds app from Wildtonesthat's compatible with the iPhone, the iPod Touch, and the iPad. There are over 180 birds - far more types than we get in our yard - so chances are excellent you'll be able to..." more
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:19 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Video: Almost Like Resurrection:
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Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:19 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Type 2 Risk Test on March 22:
Gina said, "March 22 is a special day in the prevention of type 2 diabetes. It's the start of the American Diabetes Association's 23rd annual, month-long Join the Million Challenge to get people to assess their risk for type 2 and take the necessary steps to..." more
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:19 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Take the Type 2 Diabetes Test on March 22:
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Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:19 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Sneak Peak: Diabetes Risk Test:
Gina said, "Here's your chance to see what the test entails! It's also your chance to take some steps to protect your health! See more at American Diabetes. For book reviews, progress blogs, and the scoop on monitors check out the Type2 Beat.Ready? Set? ..." more
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:19 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Technology and Dance, Partners in Innovation:
Gina said, "Those living in the DC Metro area are in for a treat this week. Joe's Movement Emporium of Mt. Rainier is hosting Affectations, a piece commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Art and created by Laura Schandelmeier &..." more
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:19 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Walking on "water":
Gina said, "You gotta love these guys!They filled a pool with a mix of cornstarch and water made on a concrete mixer truck. It becomes a non-newtonian fluid. When stress is applied to the liquid it exhibits properties of a solid.Recorded in Barcelona, Spain"
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:19 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Make Your Own Non-Newtonian Fluid:
Gina said, "One cup cornstarch...Two cups water...Mix it all together and you're good to go!"
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:19 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled KidSci!:
Gina said, "Starting May 1, I'll be posting once a week on a topic of interest to kids. The post will be kid-friendly. I'll also include resources for further exploration whenever I have some good ones!I run an after school writing program - KidWrite - and..." more
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:19 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Spring Break:
Gina said, "Taking a break for Spring Break. I'll be back on May 1st!"
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:19 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Amazing Day at Air & Space:
Gina said, "Yesterday I had the opportunity to meet with Dr. John Anderson, Curator of Aerodynamics at the National Air & Space Museum. Dr. Anderson was kind enough to give me a walk-through on the workings of the balances used by the Wright brothers in their..." more
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:19 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Video: Snapping Turtle Strolling:
Gina said, "I was nearly home today when I saw this big old snapping turtle making its way into the street. I believe the least we can do is make sure these creatures make it safely so I stopped to make sure he made it across. While I was at it I made a video..." more
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:19 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Snappy Poses for You:
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Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:19 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Snapping Turtle Science:
Gina said, "According to the CritterZone, the snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentina) is the largest type of freshwater turtle in the United States. They have an upper shell that is not large enough for them to withdraw inside completely. They have large nails..." more
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:19 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Summer Nature Journals:
Gina said, "A summer nature journal is the perfect way to sharpen your observation skills while keeping your writing sharp. The only thing you need is a journal and a project. How about micro terrarium? They're easy to make and fun to observe. All you..." more
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:19 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Soda Bottle Terrariums:
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Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:19 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled Plastic Bottle Bird Feeders:
Gina said, "If a summer nature journal sounds good to you but the terrarium is not your thing, how about a bird feeder made from a 2-liter soda bottle? You can recycle and help your feathered friends at the same time! Gather your materials - and an adult..." more
Friday, June 17, 2011 5:32:20 AM
Gina Hagler wrote a blog post titled A Science Hall of Fame With a Twist:
Gina said, "On January 14, Science ran a Gonzo Scientist piece entitled, "The Science Hall of Fame." John Bohannon details the ways in which this particular Science Hall of Fame (SH0F), curated by Adrian Veres and John Bohannon, measures fame in terms of the..." more