How does that work?

I can find inspiration almost anywhere. I subscribe to an About.com newsletter on ancient history. The scientific and technological capabilities of Ancient Greece and Rome prove repeatedly that anything is possible with the right tools, some elbow grease, faith, a contribution from mother necessity and a great deal of faith. I find the Antikythera Mechanism of great interest. It's been called the first analog computer. It calculates the positions of the stars and planets.

Visit the The Antikythera Mechanism Research Project to learn more:
http://www.antikythera-mechanism.gr/


Word for the Week

mechanism

any physical or mental process by which some result is produced

Writer Pens Novel by Mobile Phone During Commute

Nokia and Lulu must be loving this--free advertisement for days. This story gives new meaning to the old saying,"Where there's a will, there's a way." Talk about taking out the middleman... If you don't already visit mediabistro.com, you should start. They often turn up off-beat as well as useful publishing news. I discovered this story in my daily news feed from them. Click on the link below to check it out.




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