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Posted: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 by Daniele Meneghini
Good news soldier!
Patch 1.0.2 is finally released!
This version is available with several improvements and changes! Now the chance of finding a leader casualty is reduced from 5% to 3% and the misinterpret orders rule is now always in effect for PBEM games!
But the enhancements are not over!
Be sure to check the changelog here
Posted: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 by Daniele Meneghini
"The hardest thing of all for a soldier is to retreat." (Duke of Wellington - British commander and statesman)
We have a release date!
Scourge of War: Waterloo, the biggest and most detailed game about one of the most famous battles in History, will be released on June 11th!
Scourge of War: Waterloo will integrate the chain of command mechanics that are a signature feature of the series previously set during the American Civil War.
With 20 historical scenarios, an unlimited user generated sandbox scenario system and multiplayer maps, Scourge of War: Waterloo offers giant battles involving thousands of soldiers ready to fight for the glory of France or for the members of the Seventh Coalition.
Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 by Daniele Meneghini
Finally it is here! Order of Battle: Pacific lands today on the shores of our stores and it looks great, with a vast array of gameplay innovations! Today you have the chance to command naval, air and land units of both factions in the game during two massive and dynamic campaigns, and in a set of scenarios for cooperative and versus multiplayer games either local or by Internet!
Order of Battle: Pacific offers a deep and challenging strategic experience in a WW2 Theater of Operations that is rarely covered. Only commanders able to select the right units from among the 500 available and plan several moves ahead of his opponent will have a chance to survive in the bloody waters of the Pacific Ocean!
We are going to offer a free Steam key to anyone who buys a copy of the game from the Matrix Games or Slitherine store, once the game is available on this digital platform!
Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 by Daniele Meneghini
Are you ready for the imminent fight? Starting tomorrow, it will be up to you to lead your men trough hard battles into the jungles of the Solomon Islands and on to the perilous seas of the Pacific Ocean!
But until then you can feast your eyes on these wonderful new screenshots! They show ground, naval and air units alongside several historical and "what if" scenarios you will face in the game!
And if all of that is not enough, we have another teaser to share with you. We have put a dedicated minisite entirely focused on Order of Battle: Pacific on line (you can reach it here), with game news and information along with a picture gallery and details of some of the weapons systems available within the game.
Posted: Monday, April 27, 2015 by Daniele Meneghini
As the release of Star Hammer: the Vanguard Prophecy is nearing, we wanted to share some more info you might enjoy. We have prepared a nice infographic, showing off some of the ships you will have to manage in-game and some of the opponents as well!
This is your chance to take a closer look to the 570 meter long Kraken Dreadnought, check out the weapons of the Disruptor and the Sprayer…and more!
Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2015 by Test Test
We have great news for you and it's not a new game, it's better than that! As part of our continued effort to make your purchases clean and clear, we have moved to a price you see is what you pay policy. Therefore, the price you see when you click on 'Download' is the price you are going to pay when you check out.
Simple, no extra charges, no VAT, no additional cost.
The even better news is that we did not increase the price of any games in the store. So for anyone who has to pay VAT you will save up to 25% on every purchase! This is in addition to any special offer, discount or coupon that might be available so really is a great deal for wargamers.
Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2015 by Daniele Meneghini
A merciless war is raging on the surface of Armageddon and when it comes to killing orks and proving valor on the frontline, Blood Angels Space Marines are never far away.
In Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon – Angels of Death, you can begin a whole new campaign taking control of the Blood Angels Space Marines as they battle the Ork invaders from the ash wastes of Armageddon, all the way to the deepest caverns and claustrophobic corridors of the massive Hive cities!
Specialized in shock assault operations, these superhuman warriors devoted to the Primarch Sanguinius are Armageddon freedom's last hope!
Posted: Friday, April 17, 2015 by Daniele Meneghini
The last part of Order of Battle: Pacific AAR is here!
Waves after waves the Japanese forces have established a strong bridgehead in the Philippines for their final assault! Lukas and Dave are holding the frontline with heavy losses with the intent to delay the longer they can the enemy invasion! But time is running out and only 6 turns remain to the end of this hard fight!
With lack of air support and reinforcements could they be able to resist and act as a steel barrier against the Rising Sun?
Check the last part of the battle here!
Posted: Friday, April 17, 2015 by Daniele Meneghini
Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2015 by Daniele Meneghini
"The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving on."(Ulysses S. Grant, Union General)
Today you have the chance to rewrite the opening battles of the American Civil War with the official release of Brother against Brother: The Drawing of the Sword!
Thanks to years of primary researchand unique access to some materials previously unavailable to game-designers, the latest wargame from developer Western Civilization Software offers an incredible level of detail and accuracy: battlefields, units, weapons and orders of battle have been recreated with a rare passion. Only the ones who are able to coordinate the movements of their divisions and maintain cohesion at every level of their army will have the chance to avoid seeing their men retreating from the battlefield!
Rediscover the battle maps and histories of the famous early encounters (1st Manassas, Wilson's Creek, Mill Springs and Williamsburg) that were the source of inspiration of the 25 scenarios available in the game from the official product page of Brother against Brother – The Drawing of the Sword!
Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2015 by Daniele Meneghini
An incredible amount of work has been undertaken by the Pike and Shot community!
Dozens of new maps for both single player and multiplayer have been created and added to the game and now you can enjoy a wider experience of the religious struggles that raged all across the Old Continent during the 16th and 17th century.
The new maps cover some of the historical battles fought in the Thirty Years War, the English Civil War, the conflict between Hungary and the Ottoman Empire, and many others.
To download the maps just select "Historical" from the main menu and then "Download Community Scenario". Once the download is complete, when you go back to "Historical" you will find the downloaded SP scenario(s) in the list (MP scenarios won't appear in the Historical list, but will appear in the MP lobby when you select New Challenge).
The scenarios are for iPad and PC as well!
Posted: Thursday, April 09, 2015 by Daniele Meneghini
We're very excited to announce that Sovereignty: Crown of Kings is available through Steam Early Access program! So what are you waiting for?
Select any kingdom you wanton the map and lead it to glory… or devastation!
By joining the Early Access program, you have the chance immerse yourselves in a unique world with a deep lore and solid warfare, diplomatic and economic mechanics. By wisely combining soft and hard power, and mastering both strategic and tactical layers, you can eventually achieve specific local goals before going on to rule the whole continent! Last but not least you can get the game at only $24.99, before the price increases after the Early Access period!
Assume the leadership of one of the lands of Sovereignty and guide your people to glory and prosperity. The challenges you are going to face are intimately linked with the faction you select and the geography of your location in the world. Whether you want to build a wealthy kingdom or become a famous conqueror, your subjects will expect you to take the right diplomatic and economic decisions.
Posted: Wednesday, April 08, 2015 by Daniele Meneghini
Today we reveal another super detailed Battle Map for the upcoming Brother against Brother!
The Battle of Mill Springs took place in Pulaski and Wayne counties, Kentucky, and was a first major victory for the Union troops led by General George Henry Thomas.
As always, we are giving you access to the map and its elegant 20 page PDF Booklet with detailed Orders of Battle of both forces on the battlefield, and a valuable description of the various phases of the battle.
Download the full package here or click here to browse the map online!
Map and Booklet are added to the download section of the product page!
Posted: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 by Daniele Meneghini
"Monarchs ought to put to death the authors and instigators of war, as their sworn enemies and as dangers to their states." (Elizabeth I – Queen of England and Ireland)
Tercio to Salvo– the first expansion of the acclaimed wargame set in the iron century, is finally released for PC and iPad!
Following in the footsteps of the base gameTercio to Salvo introduces brand new conflicts and nations for a refreshing wargaming experience!
The expansion includes 10 historical scenarios that depict iconic European battles from the 16th and early 17th centuries and 49 new army lists for the skirmish mode, allowing the fans to generate an infinite numbers of what-if scenarios with diversified settings and troop types.
A terrific 50% launch discount is available on PC only!
We are also going to offer a free Steam key to anyone who bought a copy of the PC version from the Matrix Games or Slitherine store!
Posted: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 by Daniele Meneghini
"I said, to the people of the Philippines whence I came, I shall return!" (General Douglas MacArthur)
As promised here's the second part of the great AAR of Order of Battle: Pacific!
We have left our heroic defenders while they were trying to hold the line against the Japanese invasion force.
They fought bravery inflicting heavy losses to the enemy, but he still has numerical superiority and reinforcements are on the way. Conversely, for the allies every unit lost was a severe wound blow to their defensive plan.
Will Dave and Lukas be able to prevent the fall of the Philippines, or will they only be remembered for their failure?
Be prepared to see a lot of artillery strikes, hazardous flanking manoeuvres and gallant actions!
Posted: Thursday, April 02, 2015 by Daniele Meneghini
Today we are very excited to announce the release of Battle of Kursk - the first expansion of Battle Academy 2 – on PC, Mac and iPad!
Driven by two new challenging campaigns, this expansion includes a carryover system that invites you to have the wider strategic picture in mind when they plan their next turn. As the head of both armies, you will also have to quickly identify the strengths of the new units available to bring out the best of them.
Grab the game here (PC), here (Mac) and here (iPad)
(Battle of Kursk is already available for iPad, but there is no direct link because this is an In APP Purchase (IAP). We invite you to check the availability on the game on your iPad directly)
But the news from the Ostfront are not over!
Battle Academy 2: Eastern Front base game is updated to Version 1.0.4!
This version is available with several improvements and bug fixes! Now skirmish map generation scripts are in DATA/BATTLE/SCRIPTS (and this allows them to be over-ridden in a campaign for custom skirmish map generation) and the bug related to the sniper's animation is fixed.
Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 by Daniele Meneghini
We are delighted to reveal another highly detailed map for the upcoming American Civil War wargame Brother Against Brother: the Drawing of the Sword!
The Battle of Wilson's Creek represents one of the first battles fought in the Mississippi Theatre and it was seen as a great springboard for the further Confederate operations in the region.
As we did for the previous Battle of Manassas, we are giving alongside the map also a 20 page PDF booklet with the precise description of the forces on the battlefield with the proper order of battle!
Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 by Daniele Meneghini
Today we are excited to announce that Sovereignty will enter Steam Early Access on April the 9th!
Slitherine, Gothic Labs and The Lordz Games Studio really see Early Access as a unique opportunity to gather relevant feedback on all parts of the game and enhance it accordingly. This epic fantasy strategy game is a rather ambitious project and we thought that the community would be the best source of inspiration to take the game where it deserves to be.
Sovereignty has been in development for 3 years now, so the content provided is already very rich and players can have a complete play through with all of the realms and campaigns available!
Posted: Monday, March 23, 2015 by Test Test
"The enemy must be annihilated before he reaches our main battlefield. We must stop him in the water, destroying all his equipment while it is still afloat!"(1944 - Erwin Rommel)
The definitive wargame of the Western Front is updated to version 1.00.21! New contents and features are now fully integrated to give the game a more detailed perspective. For instance Italian reinforcements are now allowed prior to July 43 (in the past they were not allowed until after Italy had surrendered) and with this version it's more difficult to reach very high interdiction values.
The list is very long, so be sure to check the full changelog here.
The patch can be downloaded here
But this time the good news is not finished, because alongside the update we are very happy to announce that an expansion of the base game focused on the attempts of the Allies to open a second front in Europe prior to Overlord is now ready to enter the beta phase! And we ask players to help us test it by enlisting for the beta here
Posted: Friday, March 20, 2015 by Daniele Meneghini
Good news soldiers!
As the release date is approaching, we think it's high time to share more visuals and information about Order of Battle: Pacific. There's no better way than a comprehensive AAR to delve into details and see what the game can really offer. That is why Lukas (game designer) and Dave (AI programmer) work hand in hand during 20 turns in the sultry Philippines against a very capable Japanese AI!
We are in December 1941 and the Japanese army is starting its invasion of the Philippines. Only few US units are available in this sector and have no chance of repelling the enemy. However, they can surely delay them. And the longer they resist, the better the US army will be able to strike back! But will Dave and Lukas cooperate effectively during 20 stressful turns?
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NXT 2.0 Lizard
One of the robots is the Lizard, which also appears on the cover. It's a four legged animal that responds to different color signals. Blue accounts for normal behavior; Red colors will make it aggressive, and Green is food -- listen to what it says after I give a green signal, he's well raised!
5 comments:
- dimastero said...
very nice! I like the way it swings its tail. looks very realistic.
- Feb 28, 2011, 4:19:00 PM
- Daniele Benedettelli said...
Very nice design...but not a lizard or a "lizard" at all! ;)
- Feb 28, 2011, 5:38:00 PM
- Laurens Valk said...
True... It was a Stegosaurus before, including moving 'wings' at its back, but the design was too complicated for this book. Then it got a different name, too.
- Mar 1, 2011, 5:51:00 AM
- Menno Gorter said...
Well this might be an " Anything but a... "
So Laurens; maybe you've learned how important the choice of a name can be.
What sort of Lizard did you have in mind?
Now we are talking about the name instead of your fine model.
NXT time observe it and ask yourself:
"What animal wags it's tail and is also capable of recognizing colors?"
I would have given the model a more primate-like head....
By the way: even the programming looks to be a rush job.
It could be one of mine. :-)
I'm sure especially you can and should do much better, at least if you want to sell your books to me.
- Mar 2, 2011, 9:01:00 PM
- Laurens Valk said...
If you are bothered by the robot's name so much that you need to post so here and on youtube, you have missed the point really.
- Mar 3, 2011, 4:47:00 AM

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May 30, 2010
Segway in NXT-G
In the past year, a classmate and I have researched 'self-balancing robots' as a final year project. The goal was to create a simulation model of such a robot, and the result was an NXT Segway, with a HiTechic Gyro sensor, and programmed in RobotC (and a 170-page document going with it). I found this to be a very interesting project, but since the project document was written in Dutch entirely, that won't be very helpful to most of you.
Another Segway, you might think, and that's actually quite right. Today however, I wanted to try to program this Segway in NXT-G, because the current version of NXT-G (2.0) is relatively fast. It turns out that the Segway can still balance very well when programmed in NXT-G. It's a little slower, but it can still handle uneven terrain and small disturbances.
In the next week, I'll post some more updates, including the NXT-G program. Basically, all you need to create this robot is the HiTechnic Gyro sensor, any NXT set (any wheel size will work), and the NXT-G 2.0 software.
6 comments:
- Martijn Hellemans "Dino_Martino" said...
perhaps you *can* post the dutch text... might be useful for the few dutch & flemish peoples on here ;)
We might not be numbreous, but we *are* here!
- May 30, 2010, 5:27:00 PM
- Paul Cobbaut said...
The Dutch text would be very welcome indeed!
- May 31, 2010, 1:42:00 AM
- Matthias Paul Scholz said...
Nice project.
It would be interesting to know how complexity and size of the NXT-G programm code compares to the code of the same program when written in NXC, RobotC or leJOS NXJ.
- May 31, 2010, 6:26:00 PM
- Laurens Valk said...
The code in NXT-G is much slower. For example, I had a few parallel loops full of code in RobotC that ran within a milisecond -- I added in pauses to make the main loop 5 msec on average per loop, which I found to be ideal for the segway.
NXT-G however takes 13 msec for a complete main loop, even without Wait Blocks. It is therefore less responsive to disturbances on for example uneven terrain, but driving around on a flat floor is still possible.
I'm currently working on a project page with instructions to make the segway. I think I will share the pre-compiled code instead of the full code to avoid problems with different versions of NXT-G and for example broken My Blocks.
- May 31, 2010, 7:34:00 PM
- drew said...
Can't wait to see what you came up with Valk! I previously completed a successful nxt-g segway using only a light sensor, but am presently having trouble figuring out a gyroscope version.
Also, does anyone know if its possible to use a sony PS3 controller with the mindstorm NXT? (that would be the next project if applicable) Thanks
- Jun 10, 2010, 7:35:00 AM
- 5Littleman13 said...
is it possible to make a segway using a accelerometer?
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This is all such a friggin waste of time!
We are all convinced what we want to believe..
The only voice you have is to get out and VOTE!!
Gettin in a yellin match with Gooser,, Franco,, GMHR1,, Jdogger,, is a huge waste of stale air..
Grow up!!! Realise its either gonna be a Republican or a Democrate in the white house.
Pick the constituancy that Fits your beleifs best,, and VOTE. for one or the other.
Its so very clear..
Do you believe in limited government,, or do you believe in growing government?
Do you support Unions and collective barganing?,, or do you believe in Private enterprise and competition?
Do you have a strong belief in the Costitution and the second ammendment,, or do you believe that ammendment has to have strict ,oppresive, controlls?
These are just a few points where the 2 different parts constituencies differ clearly, as night and day...
Its seems so easy to make a decision and vote...
This Banter about ALL NEWS AGENCIES,, that have become Editorial entertainment programs,, is just a HUGE waste of time.....
Its the Only TRUE Way Gooser has of Stickin it to the Left!!,, and they cant do anything about it..
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The freedom to discriminate is essential to personal Liberty. Life in a free country is about being free to make choices based on your own criteria rather then one mandate by the government...Libertarian blogger
Take this topic for instance. From the beginning I have been shaking my head because the other side figures that there are secrets being kept to protect Obama. How about maybe the truth not getting out IMMEDIATELY to protect classified sources??? I just read an interesting article this morning. From the article:
http://xfinity.comcast.net/articles/...1/US.US.Libya/In the first days after the attack, various administration officials linked the Benghazi incident to the simultaneous protests around the Muslim world over an American-made film that ridiculed Islam's Prophet Muhammad. Only later did they publicly attribute it to militants, possibly linked to al-Qaida, and acknowledged it was distinct from the film protests. The changing explanations have led to suspicions that the administration didn't want to acknowledge a terror attack on U.S. personnel so close to the Nov. 6 election, a charge Obama has strongly denied.
On Thursday, intelligence officials said they had early information that the attackers had ties to al-Qaida-linked groups but did not make it public immediately because it was based on classified intelligence. And they said the early public comments about the attack and its genesis were cautious and limited, as they routinely are in such incidents.
Rmoney and Faux try to play the worst kind of politics with a tragedy, and a big part of the population is susceptible to it because they suffer from Obama Derangement Syndrome.
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The President, Clinton and Gen Petraeus sat in the situation room in the WH watching in realtime the whole attack for 7+ hours and no help came so thats a BIG problem.
I agree all we can do is vote. Greata had Senators on last night that said no matter who wins this will not go away they will get to the truth.
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Gaza conflict spills over onto the Internet.
Hacker collective Anonymous appear to have joined forces with Palestinian combatants and has attacked several Israeli government sites in what it terms Operation Israel.
A press release posted on the Anonymous affliated Anonpaste website deplores what the hacking group says is "the barbaric, brutal and despicable treatment of Palestinian people in the so-called Occupied Territories by the Israeli Defence Force".
The Israeli military strikes aren't what prodded Anonymous into action however, according to the press release.
Instead, it was Israel's threat to isolate the Gaza strip from the Internet that "crossed the line in the sand."
The hackers threaten Israel that it must not shut down the Internet or it "will know the full and unbridled wrath of Anonymous."
According to a statement made by Anonymous Press on Twitter yesterday, over forty Israeli government and military websites had been taken down in three hours.
A list of data captured from breached sites, including a claimed list of personal information and credit card numbers for 35,000 Israelis, was published on the Oz Data Centa site.
The Times of Israel reported that Anonymous managed to take down the site of the influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee or AIPAC and the official blog of the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) but doesn't appear to have had much success otherwise with its campaign.
A list of 658 Israeli civilian sites said to be defaced was published on Pastebin on Thursday but a check of twenty of them revealed that they are operating normally. No government sites are on the Pastebin list.
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Israeli hackers meanwhile are counter-attacking, aiming to bring down Internet Relay Chat (IRC) networks used by Anons to communicate and coordinate attacks. The Jewish nation is also heavily employing social media, with the Israeli Defence Force providing up to date tweets on the Gaza conflict on Twitter for instance.
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The hacker group suggests measures such as using dial-up, Nintendo DS, satellite access and wireless networks, to stay connected if Israel isolates Gaza from the Internet.


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If there's a common thread amongst Moroso's vast array of products, it's that they're all hardcore, every single one of them. Founded by racers for racers, few companies have contributed to kicking the snot out of the guy in the other lane more than Moroso. Whether it's an oil accumulator, a vacuum pump, or a dry-sump pan, if you need something out of the Moroso catalog, chances are you have a pretty serious street or strip combination. Even the company's more mainstream parts, like deep-sump oil pans and front drag skinnies, are a staple of every dragstrip in the country. However, meeting the demands of high-end racers-who can spot shoddy craftsmanship from a quarter-mile away-is no easy feat. For a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to keep such a legendary marquee at the top of its game, we recently had a conversation with company President Rick Moroso. As we found out, parts once associated only with high-end race cars are becoming much more common in street applications, which translates to more power potential for the average street machine.
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"My father, Dick Moroso, was one of the era's most successful Modified Production drag racers in the '60s. He left his racing career behind in 1968 to start the company known today as Moroso Performance Products. As an avid racer, he knew firsthand what parts were in demand, and his new business specialized in designing, testing, and manufacturing specialized products aimed exclusively at racers' needs. The performance world quickly recognized that Moroso products performed well because they were designed and built for racers, by a racer! Even today, we specialize in ultra-high-performance racing parts. My father's legacy fuels Moroso's continued commitment to incorporate the very latest technology necessary to deliver exceptional products to our customers, from grassroots asphalt and dirt track racing to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NHRA, IHRA, NMCA, and NMRA."
From the very beginning, the Moroso product line has revolved around the needs of hardcore racers. As such, the designers at Moroso continue to work closely with professional engine builders and racers to engineer products designed to solve real-world challenges. "Our customers look to Moroso for our combination of highly skilled craftsmen and precision machinery guaranteed to deliver race-proven products," says Rick. "These include specialized tools, maximum-performance chassis and suspension components through our Competition Engineering by Moroso division, and state-of-the-art ignition wires through Moroso Wire Technologies. Moroso also tests new product designs on our own fleet of project test cars, including my father's classic '61 Corvette, and several late-models. We've carved out a niche dedicated to serious racers, and that wouldn't be possible without actively participating in motorsports."
Pressure and Volume
Oil control is often a balance between pressure and volume, a relationship that's far from simple. Oil pressure is the measurement of how much resistance there is against the oil pump outlet. According to Rick, this simple way of measuring oil pump output tells you that the pump is getting oil to the components of your engine by force-feeding it, creating a hydrodynamic wedge. That said, oil volume is what most racers care about, but they have no way of measuring it. Oil volume is the value of how much oil is flowing through the engine, and ultimately pulling heat away from the bearings and the journals, or the two mating surfaces that are being protected. "An increase of oil volume has its good and bad points. One good point is that the proper amount of volume will always guarantee that your engine is protected," Rick explains. Regardless of oil pressure, oil volume will protect your parts long before oil pressure will. Lower viscosity oils are a perfect example of how the oil pressure is lower, but the flow rate is higher. The oil pump creates less backpressure, but the thinner oil flows more freely through the engine, and pulls the heat away from the parts more efficiently. "The negative side of increased oil volume is the inability to return the oil fast enough to the oil pan to maintain the required oil level to keep the oil pump submerged. When the oil volume is higher, it will fill the heads and lifter valley faster. If there is any restriction, which is quite common, it will cause a buildup of oil-and as a result-the oil will not return to the pan fast enough. External drain backs are a common way to solve this problem."
Pan Construction
With all the different shapes and sizes of parts that go into a short-block, designing an oil pan that performs and fits well is a tremendous challenge. While different types of automated machinery, such as computer-controlled turret punch presses and various CNC machines, are used to make the individual components, Moroso oil pans are precision welded one at a time by skilled craftsmen who take pride in their work. "Many of our latest oil pans come directly from our success designing custom pans. Once Moroso's R&D department completes their design work, it is entered into a computerized interface where exact tolerances of the original pan can be repeated endlessly," says Rick. As part of Moroso's comprehensive quality control process, components are computer checked for dimensional accuracy before assembly. Once all components are welded, the completed pan is fitment checked on the corresponding engine block. Moroso routinely performs high-pressure leak tests on its fabricated pans. "Moroso was the first company to manufacture racing oil pans with deep and kicked-out sumps, thereby solving lubrication problems for countless racers. Features such as one-piece billet aluminum rails and billet end seals provide stability and ensure consistent sealing surfaces, while trapdoor baffling and louvered windage trays provide improved oil control."


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They should try modifying the biology of living organisms such as *real trees* instead of making contraptions like that... Maybe make them grow faster and rely on water less. They could possibly try and make the trees share roots and work together to deliver water to the tree that needs it the most. All by modifying the biology to make them better.
Still ****es me off they don't try experiments on improving human DNA, but no, people will whine that clones will be born and debate who is the real one and who is the clone ---> "I'm you *******! **** off, this is my life!" and then go on about how they don't have souls either... Serously people contradict themselves way too much, clones aren't going to mutate into dinosaurs with all your memories, they are going to be a step forward to better immune systems and more durable body parts like joints and knees as examples.
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Eugenics buddy, we all know how that ended in Star Trek
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I think you're confused. Eugenic had little to do with Star Trek, that was actually Genetic modification. Eugenics, doesn't need to do genetic modification, it's about removing the weak and unwanted form the gene pool. and was supported by a lot of people before WWII, including some former American presidents and some other famous geniuses at the time. but after Hitler put it into practice it became kind of unpopular to be a eugenics supporter so they all pretended that never happened.
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Even before, in the 16th century, Spain had turned Panama into a crossroads between the seas and a significant tradepost within its empire. The riches from the South American Pacific were at first shipped to Panama City, and then carried on mule trains to Nombre de Dios. After the pirate Francis Drake attacked the latter destination, the authorities decided to move the city to a better protected site, choosing Portobelo. This city in turn become very coveted by pirates such as Henry Morgan, who attacked and looted it in 1668, two years before doing likewise at Panama City on the Pacific coast.
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While it was pretty clear that Asustek's Google-partnered Nexus 7 contributed heavily to the Taiwanese maker's healthy Q3 results, there was no official confirmation on its exact sales figures so far. Asustek CFO David Chang has now come clean and told the WSJ that the 7-incher is close to touching the one million per month mark, just about double the rate of sales at its launch
this little Nexus is killing it. I guess the numbers will increase even more now when they have the more memory version for same money which will make the existing ones drop.
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Are you happier while at the computer, or while taking a walk?
By "taking a walk", I do mean taking a walk, even if just for a short while; not walking while engaging with a smart device. So, what's your experience?
P.S.: Just in case some of you misunderstand, the question is not meant so that we choose one over the other. (We do both anyhow, don't we?) It's not even so that we decide which one is better. It's about self-discovery. What's true for you? If you like to take it further, asking why would be great.
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Sep 23 2013: I'm happy while I am at the computer, after taking a walk and a nice shower.Sep 19 2013: Interesting question Kumara. I am compelled to do both, but for different reasons.
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Long walks - especially alone among my local hills - is one of my primary 'release valves', which I can rely on to get me out of a low mood. I would find it very difficult indeed to live without it, and would become irritable and depressed. I feel it resets a mind that has become somehow fragmented by the constant noise of everyday living. I come back from walks refreshed and focused, despite physical tiredness.
I went for one of my walks only yesterday, and it struck me how important the experience of seasonal changes are to me. I feel happy and grounded, knowing the seasons will surely come and go and that I can be out in all of them, feeling the warmth of summer, the biting cold of winter, the achingly beautiful colors and scents of autumn, and renewal of life in spring. I don't have sufficient poetical words to express such profundity of experience...
Using the computer can also be a happy experience for me, but it is not something I can rely on, and any happiness I feel is only superficial. It can easily be tipped over into feeling bad about the seemingly endless depressing news from around the world.
In summary, walking gives me a happiness that is robust and deep, whereas the happiness from the computer is superficial and fleeting.
Sep 19 2013: Dear Allan,
While you say you do not have sufficient poetical words to express your experience of walking in the hills, I perceive exceptional beauty and joy with your description. Thanks for that image....I love the change in seasons in my mountains as well:>)Sep 19 2013: Like Colleen, I love walking outdoors in any season or weather where I live, partaking of the feeling of a living Earth.
Sep 19 2013: Very nice experience Allan, what a privilege you have to be able to enjoy seasonal changes on your outings.
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I'm a bit jealous.
We have to drive over 10 hours to get to see the autumnal changes.
Our family loves the fall.Sep 19 2013: Hello Kumāra Bhikkhu,
I am happy/content in the moment with whatever I am doing. I like to be fully engaged in the moment with everything and everyone.
You write..."the question is meant to arouse awareness or discernment about how we live."
For me, contentment is part of the foundation of the life experience. I am content with learning and growing as an individual while contributing to the whole, which in my perception, can happen in every single moment.
I generally feel more energized with walking and other outside activities, because of the sun and fresh air. It reminds me of the connection with the earth and all of nature. I believe happiness is a choice:>)
Are you happier or more content at the computer? Or taking a walk?
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Sep 19 2013: One thing I am reading in people's responses is that their moments of love, of learning, of feelings of community, and so forth, occur for them in many places and activities and therefore their happiness seems to transcend any particular place where they may be or any transient activity.
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For example, the feeling of loving and being loved travels within many people, regardless of where they go. The joy for some in a life committed to service is not less while at work than at play or vica versa.
But it is likely some people are more powerfully affected by the temporary and external than others.
But I have a feeling different people may be understanding "happiness" differently here. Walking in the park likely brings to most people more immediate pleasure than, say, driving across town, but if one is driving across town to be of service to someone at the destination point, one may be no less happy for it.
Sep 19 2013: The feeling of happiness/contentment can also travel within us Fritzie. Happiness is a way of travel, not just a destination:>)
I agree, that happiness/contentment can transcend any particular place or activity. For me, it feels like an underlying foundation of the life experience....loving, feeling loved, happiness, contentment travels within us.....or not.
I also agree that some people are more affected by the temporary and external than others. I believe this is impacted by how our minds are programmed by others (parents, friends, society, groups, etc.), and how we choose to program our own mind.
If we accept the idea that something is "hard", "difficult" a "struggle", etc., we may take that information in and adopt it as our own. A job is often thought of as a struggle? While the weekend off from work with friends and family is fun and enjoyable? If we embrace that concept, the entire week doing "work" may be thought of, and felt as a struggle......yes? Then, if the weekend doesn't turn out as expected, that may turn into a struggle as well. I call everything my "work/play":>)
Sometimes, with expectations, people are constantly setting themselves up for disappointment. If we accept the moment as it is, with enthusiasm and curiosity, it changes the dynamic of the experience. That doesn't mean that we don't, at times, feel disappointment, frustration, and all other feelings. It means that we don't let those feelings color our lives.....we don't need to hang onto those feelings to the point where it impacts how we function.Sep 19 2013: I just noticed your edit Fritzie.
"But I have a feeling different people may be understanding "happiness" differently here....."
I agree....that's why I prefer to use the word contentment. To me, the word "happiness" seems to suggest a more fleeting, up and down feeling, while contentment suggests a more constant, stronger foundation.
Sep 19 2013: Martin Seligman, one of the best known researchers on "happiness," has changed his language as well to clarify his focus on the deeper version, if you will.Sep 19 2013: LOL!!! Guess I'm in good company? I've been using "contentment" rather than, or in addition to "happiness" for 100 years!!! Well, that's a bit of an exaggeration:>)
Sep 19 2013: I don't think Seligman uses the word "contentment." I cannot remember the label he uses but only that it seeks to get away from something transient and superficial to capture something deeper. He thinks more in terms of the theme running through a life- like a trend or character of a path more than the little peaks and troughs, the stubbed toes of life. Life looks different when one focuses on the stubbed toes.Sep 19 2013: That is my intent with the use of the word contentment....expressing something deeper...a foundation or theme in one's life:>)
Sep 19 2013: I think it is "fulfillment" that he uses.Sep 19 2013: That works for me too Fritzie:>)Sep 23 2013: "I have a feeling different people may be understanding "happiness" differently here."
That quite obvious. I replied to Yoka Feng on the definition of "happiness".Sep 20 2013: Definitely taking a walk, even if it's just a walk to the toilet. I love the quiet mind.
Sep 23 2013: Dear Kumāra,
I am curious....do you equate walking with a quiet mind? Do you believe we can have a quiet mind while using the computer, as well as engaging in other activities?
I ask, because I believe we can have a quiet mind at all times....or at least most of the time.
"to focus one's thoughts; reflect on or ponder; to plan or project in the mind; intend; purpose; to engage in contemplation or reflection"
"a discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation..."
When I am using the computer or engaging in any activity, I am focused, reflective, and contemplative.
To me, a quiet mind does not necessarily mean empty mind. It means free of extra mind-chatter, being totally in the moment....focused....reflective...with intent and purpose to learn....all of which contributes to more contentment/happiness:>)
Sep 24 2013: That's relative, isn't it? When using the computer, we have to think: evaluating, pondering, examining, even when we are doing that we a relatively collected mind. In walking though the state of mind can range from restlessness, to contemplative quietness, to thoughtless peaceful stillness. I can't experience the last while using the computer due to the need for grosser cogitation.Sep 27 2013: Hello again Kumāra,
I perceive everything to be interconnected, so yes, I believe it is relative. While walking AND while using the computer, I perceive an opportunity to experience restlessness OR contemplative quietness, as well as various other feelings/emotions and levels of perceptions.
Cognition means "to become acquainted with; to come to know; the act or process of knowing; awareness". I do not feel that the level of cognition necessarily interferes with a choice to participate in various activities with contemplative quietness. In my perception, it is a choice to participate with restlessness OR with a quiet mind. A quiet mind can be an open, focused mind, functioning with curiosity and awareness......in my humble perception:>)
Sep 28 2013: "A quiet mind can be an open, focused mind, functioning with curiosity and awareness." Yes, that's true.
I wasn't referring to cognition though, which is basic and happens any way. I was referring to cogitation.Sep 28 2013: OH! I see now Kumāra.....either you changed the word from cognition to cogitation, or I misread it...probably I misread it?
I perceive the words to have similar meaning anyway...do you agree?
Cogitate: "to think; to ponder or meditate usu. with intentness and objectivity; plan; to think deeply; reflect...."
My response to your previous comment would be the same regardless of which word we use...cogitation or cognition.
In my perception and experience, it is a choice to participate in ANY activity with restlessness OR with a quiet mind. How we use cogitation/cognition is a choice.Sep 28 2013: I am happier while i am taking a walk, its make me fells more connect with the environment, the nature, it makes me fell more alive.Sep 28 2013: Thanks to all who joined this conversation. Happy to see some of you give clear, direct answers (which I believe would help you in some ways). Some however skirted the question, and just philosophized instead. I'm thinking: Isn't examining the reality of your experience more valuable than mere philosophy?
I'm reminded by these words by Socrates (or maybe Plato): Life unexamined is not worth living. Might sound a bit harsh to some. I love it though.
Sep 28 2013: Dear Kumāra,
I am curious again....always.....all ways:>)
Are you judging comments? Is this a test?
You write... "Some of you give clear, direct answers (which I believe would help you in some ways). Some however skirted the question, and just philosophized instead. I'm thinking: Isn't examining the reality of your experience more valuable than mere philosophy?"
Perhaps people examine their/our life experiences in different ways? Perhaps philosophizing is one way for some people to get in touch with their/our own thoughts, feelings, ideas, and perceptions? Are you suggesting that one way of examining life experiences is more or less valuable than another way of examining life experiences?
Sep 29 2013: Why not? Would thinking about how a leaf would feel like be as good as experiencing it by touching?
Nothing wrong about philosophizing, of course. It's how we use it. Some use it as an avoidance strategy, mostly without being conscious of it.
Sep 29 2013: Kumāra,
Thinking about how a leaf might feel may be as good as experiencing it by touch. I have a pretty good imagination, a foundation of happiness/contentment, and we never know for sure how something may feel to another person.
I agree that some people may use philosophizing as an avoidance strategy, and some may use it as a way to get in touch with their honest, deeper feelings. We don't know, for sure what is going on in the heart and mind of others, unless they choose to share that information with us.
To assume that some commenters on this thread use philosophizing to avoid the topic.....as you say..." Some however skirted the question", suggests that you may be avoiding looking at the question/answer in a different way?
In my perception, if a person joins a conversation s/he is not trying to avoid anything, and can maybe offer a different perspective:>)Sep 30 2013: That's possible.Sep 28 2013: Kumara my friend,
Are you looking for an answer you have in mind? In TED, people who just answer a question without looking at it in a unique way, are rare :)
TED is a huge repository of brilliant insights, most of which comes from people who more than answer a question.
Sep 29 2013: Thanks for asking that. No, not any particular answer. And actually I do wish that people would answer the question while looking at it in a unique way--even if it's just to themselves (which some apparently did, as all they did was to give the question a thumbs up). Some however never answered it.
Sep 29 2013: You are heartily welcome in TED :) We wish to learn from from your insights too.Sep 27 2013: Hi Kumara,
I think one can only be happy, not happier.
A perfectly happy mind will enjoy a walk and time before a computer in equal measure.
My opinion of course.
Sep 27 2013: So true Pabitra!
When we choose happiness/contentment as part of the foundation for our human life experience, we carry it with us wherever we go....always....all ways:>)
Nice to see you back on TED my friend:>)
Sep 28 2013: Thanks sweet friend :) Hugs too.
Sep 29 2013: Dear Pabitra,
Hugs ALWAYS contribute to my feeling of being happy/happier/happiest/content.....thank you:>)Sep 28 2013: For "a perfectly happy mind", I get your point. But that doesn't answer the question, does it?
Sep 28 2013: It does, in a way. When you admit that there can be a perfect happy mind it becomes inconsequential as to whether it will be happier with A or B. This is logical and a not so perfectly happy mind can follow it too.
Sep 28 2013: Not sure if you got it. The question asked "what's your experience?" Unless of course "a perfectly happy mind" is your experience regardless of what you do.Sep 28 2013: Pabitra and Kumāra,
In my humble perception and experience, it provides ONE answer to the question, and it is an answer that I understand, because it is my experience as well.
Happiness/contentment is part of the foundation of my life experience, and as you say in your next comment Pabitra, "I reflect very little about whether I am happy"......it just is what it is!
I agree with your statement Pabitra..." I love to be in the mindful, inquisitive, compassionate state of mind to take everything as it comes with humbleness and poise."....well said my friend:>)
That state of "being" can serve as part of the foundation for EVERYTHING one faces in the life adventure. My mother taught me that from the time I was a wee little lass, and I have refined it throughout the life adventure:>)Sep 28 2013: My experience is this honestly.
I reflect on very little about whether I am happy, be it walking or spending time before computer, or not. It is my experience that being unattached to evaluation of happiness is being happy. I am not sure if it is a perfect state of happiness but it is rewarding for me. I love to be in the mindful, inquisitive, compassionate state of mind to take everything as it comes with humbleness and poise.
I was not like this always. I cannot say I consciously pursued spirituality to attain it either. It just happened with experiences and engagements.Sep 23 2013: If the computer has just provided messages that are unwelcome or bearing bad news then I am not happy .... If I am walking in a high crime zone ... I am not happy.
Most events are cause and effect determined. I am a firm believer in the "Choose the right" theory. If when given a choice or option if I choose to do the right thing my life will be less complicated. These are not easy options. I consider them moral and ethical actions.
Pay my bills, obey the laws of God and man, help your fellow man when given the opportunity, live my life with honor and dignity, and above all know who I am and learn to like that person.
Where I am or what I am doing does not determine my happiness. Life is much greater than that one event.
I wish you well. Bob.
Sep 24 2013: "live my life with honor and dignity"
I like that!Sep 24 2013: Robert, you bring up some great points.
Our environment does affect our happiness, although we often can't choose are environment we can choose to shape it and how we view it. A computer can help you learn or harm, each of us has the power to shape that environment.
For example (that also connects to "Choose the right") last year when learning I had Viking Ancestry on the computer I also learned about "the Nine Noble Virtues" and have been using them to shape my life.
Courage, Honor, Fidelity, Discipline, Hospitality, Self-Reliance, Industriousness, Perseverance and Truth (AI: I always seek to discover, see, and accept the truth.)
And we should try to shape our walks and the walks of others when possible; via planting, cleaning, improving the lighting, adding art, etc.Sep 23 2013: I am happy when I decide to be happy. But that has taken discipline & time to achieve. And also I am not consistent. It still takes time & discipline. But happiness, true happiness, is truly achievable. You just have to be willing to shape your own thoughts and decisions to make it so. Make it so, and it will be.
I spend time at my computer. I also take walks. If I am careless, I am unhappy both places. If I am careful. I am happy both places. But it takes work and discipline to discover that anew every day. Hard work can make that happen: happiness. But this is not a very common idea these days.
Sep 23 2013: Hi Rollin,
I agree with you that happiness, in large measure, is a daily choice. It doesn't come easy to me and I'm working on it, so I'm interested in what particular discipline works for you.Sep 22 2013: I think my initial answer was at at different level. Try this one.
I am usually happy before I walk or sit at the computer. Sometimes both actions cause me to temporarily more or less happy, but usually I am still happy at the end of the day. At the end of the day, when I reflect on if I used my time wisely that day, I would think about the walk and the computer time and decide if I brought happiness to others, spread positive energy, improved myself, or did something for the general population that was worthy of the gift of that day. I might also consider if my choice of computer time or walk added the variety and breadth of experience to my life that enabled me to better understand myself and find inner peace. Depending on how representative the experience was of what I believe to be 'normal' on that day, I might choose to make a small correction to my path in life by spending a little more time 'on line' or a little more time walking.
If on my walk I meet no one, then then experience is personal, usually calming, and tranquil. If I meet someone, I have the opportunity to learn from them, perhaps make a friend, and a chance to spread positive energy with kind words or actions (for example, I like offering to take group photos so everyone is in the picture when I walk in popular places). Similarly, in my computer experience, I can choose to entertain myself with videos or music, accomplish tasks like pay bills or research things for work, or...and this is a big one...visit the questions area of TED conversations and perhaps use my words, knowledge and experiences to help someone solve problems, sort out life, brainstorm, learn from my mistakes, realize there are others of similar opinion, give a thumbs up to a good comment, or...here is the big finish...help others find enlightenment and inner peace, and create my own by assisting with the journey!
"Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.".... ;)Sep 20 2013: I am happiest when I sleep because all things are real and anything is possible.
"Nothing exists outside the mind for it is the mind that makes it so"- Keith W Henline
The internet (world's knowledge) at my fingertips at the speed of thought is my second choice.
"Our only adversary is ignorance"- Keith W Henline
Nature is my reward.
"Freedom is the law of nature" "Justice lives in the halls of nature"- Keith W Henline
Bottom line: I am happiest while in the service of others, myself included.
Sep 22 2013: Hi Kieth,
I have found that sleep is made so that we can prepare ourselves.
This works on every single level - from the cellular to the synaptic to the genetic .. and probably beyond.
In the synaptic - it is clear that life's experience is disconnected in sleep, from the conscious need, to allow it to speculate all combinations of all the maps we have made.
The basal brain moderates the body-inputs to do the necessary things in the body-output. A bit simplistic, but good enough to talk about.
So - in sleep, the inputs from the spine are supressed, and the outputs are blocked - otherwise we would twitch ourselves out of bed and injure ourselves - you will probably know when this fails and you twitch in your sleep.
So what's going on there? I have found that the Cartesian join of all maps made are allowed to play-out in sleep without physical consequence. Of course, the most refreshed maps will dominate - but not totally.
They all combine in what we call dreams - the narrative continuity is lost because the re-combination is simultaneous - we impose narrative upon waking - if we retain it.
Sleep is simply the disconnection of neural maps from individual-temporal harnessing to outcomes of advantage. All outcomes are calculated simultaneously - a preponderance of negative outcomes is a nightmare, a preponderance of positive is a pleasant dream.
All are speculative -
The affect is that you begin the day - upon wakening, pre-sensitized to make advantageous map-connections - if these connections are not acted-upon, then the speculative connection will atrophy and sublimate.
If you accumulate a lot of sublimated connections, they will begin to recur in dreams more and more until it seems like an actual experience.
Such a dream-map will over-power real physical experience and become core belief.
In this way, aberrant core-belief becomes circular religion - so watch out - more sleep is better fo the troubled - but acting on intuition is the only escape from dispair
Sep 24 2013: Hi Mitch,
Keith writes, "when I sleep because all things are real and anything is possible."
He is of course referring to dreaming. Is dreaming something that is occurring all the time in the brain except when deep sleep is occurring in the brain? It occurs to me that we fantasize during non-sleep time, but we think that this is different than dreaming.
Mitch SMith
Sep 24 2013: Hi Theo,
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Good points.
But I don't think dreams are the same as fantasies.
A fantasy is directed imagination. It is more temporally narrated and tends to have an objective.
Dreams, on the other hand seem a lot less time-based, and have no specific objective. They tend to include narratives and objectives in chunks.
This seems entirely consistent with disparate maps co-firing.
I suppose I'm extrapolating from Damasio's observations about the role of integrated body function - no upper-brain-stem = no consciousness.
It infers that dreams might have a pre-conditioning role. A speculative association between the day's experience and major parts of the stable world-view conglomerate. "Making sense" of experience.
Also, there is a good chance that we all have a different understanding of what happiness is .. I often forget about that. I suppose we all do - so I appreciate your comments.Sep 25 2013: Another conjecture:
The human capacity to sleep is the factor that enables imagination.
Imagination is speculative Bayesian forecasting - as Wolper observed, it is an intrinsic part of the motor systems.
I speculate that it is the capacity to disconnect motor-outcomes in the brain stem that allows a motor-map to fire speculatively.
This would mean that "mirror neurons" are motor neurons being fired with the brain-stem supressed. This means they are dual-purpose.
It remains to be seen which part of the brain does this "switching" between active-motor and speculative-motor.
But I will note that Damasio has observed the constant brain-stem consultation with almost everything the brain does.
In a way, you could say that everything we imagine or plan is "sleep" .. it's the same stuff, but done in microseconds rather than all-night.
The difference between motor-speculation and dreams is duration of state.
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Sep 22 2013: Our fundamental physiological wellbeing, which includes the very critical part of our mental wellbeing, depends entirely on getting enough sleep.
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Sleep is vital both in quantity and in quality. And the importance of sleep can not be emphasized enough.
I am pleased to read that you are aware that sleep is your source of happiness. This is the only way of being able to be of best "service to others".
Sep 23 2013: I agree with you and Russell Foster on the benefits of sleep from a health perspective and since I have suffered from sleep apnea for over thirty years, not knowing what it was, it is even more important to me now.
From my hypnosis experience and studies I have discovered that the sleep state and hypnotic state are very similar if not the same. Realizing this over forty years ago I have used that knowledge throughout my life to access and process information while asleep and upon awakening I write down what I have discovered. Some things I reveal, some things I have not and never will.
Sean Brother
Sep 23 2013: Sleep, the other dear old medicine! :-)
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Sep 24 2013: Quite true, quite old and quite dear:-)
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Essentially medicine is two parts: sleep and food.
Right amounts AND kinds of both sleep and food are required for the body to repair, regenerate, immunize and sustain our health. Health (wellness) is a state of full activity and function.
The gift of restorative sleep: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/restorative-sleep/MY02475Sep 19 2013: I am happy when I'm with the computer, and when I walk, and when I work, and when I play. I choose to be happy; even when circumstances rage like storms.
But I prefer to take a walk than to sit by the computer. The sightseeing allows me to take in the grandeur of nature; which I always find amazing.
Sep 19 2013: Stand like the mighty oak in the middle of the storm....:>)
Matt K
Sep 19 2013: Due to evolution the human eye and body is made for hunting&walking outside, but not for sitting in front of pc all day. So u need both i guess.
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Sep 19 2013: Looks like balance.....:>)
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Sep 19 2013: Hello Kumāra,
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It is a pleasure to see you here :) Things that are source of great happiness for me are learning and nature. Above all, I love nature. I am always in nature......activity (walking, biking, etc.) or stillness (just sitting in nature, by a river) are a need that I must meet often. Also I can't go a day without seeking new knowledge (about nature). Before I learned mostly from books and libraries and now also the internet which brings wonderful libraries and museums to us so much more efficiently, that is what I use a computer for.....Balance between the two is key. Thank you for your wonderful question.
Sep 20 2013: The name looks familiar, yet... :-)
The question was inspired by a recent observation. I noticed that I was still "at the computer" in a lot of times when I wasn't at the computer. Noise. Computer-related mental noise. Just a few days before that, when I walked, I walked (mostly). And the mind was peacefully, contentedly happy. No noise.
That prompted me to consider how I was using the computer recently, and saw the mind was obsessed with some work. Then led to a reevaluation. Now, I notice that I use the computer differently. Quite pleased about it.
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Sep 21 2013: Thank you for you kindness in sharing. I am happy you were able to make a change that reduced work-computer-related mental noise.3 questions on the way the solution appeared to you; Was it a moment of sudden recognition, comprehension, or clarity? Was there anything special that you would attribute this realization, inspiration, insight to? What helped you actually make the shift?
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Sep 22 2013: For me the answers to the questions overlap. So, I'll answer them in one go.
I wouldn't say it's sudden. First I saw the condition, and realised that it's been around a few days. I saw it as an affliction. Since the mind was significantly more peaceful before, the distinction was apparent. The cause was obvious, and I know I rather not go on like this. So, the decision was made.
I still used the computer as usual, but not as usual, not with the eagerness.
Fritzie -
Sep 23 2013: This is interesting- that you came to use the computer differently. Yes, people do use their computers differently, which may be part of the reason for the variety in responses.
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Thank you for directing me to your answer to Yoka. While I see "getting something" as a somewhat ambiguous term in that you put being with someone you love in the "get something" category but being in the midst of the sensory experiences of nature as not in the "get something" category, I may now understand what you were interested in.
Were you interested in whether walking or computer makes people more restless and how important it is to people to avoid restlessness? As an example, some people find meeting challenges and the learning that comes from that as invigorating and an essential component of their happiness, though not every moment of their work is restful. The work of a doctor or nurse or teacher may not be restful but doing that work can make these people happy on a very different level than a life of restful pastimes would. I don't know whether their sense of doing good for others through their work is in your "get something" category.
Another theme I may see in responses is that to some people connection to others is a large component in their happiness, as they find joy in multiple aspects of that relationship, and the computer is a key means of making that connection. I have known people who, without the computer may be quite alone, and persistent alone-ness may not be restful to them. Another hour walking may make for a less contented day than using that hour to make connection.
Sep 24 2013: Exactly the point of different kind of happiness. One depends getting to experience something, which ranges from evil to noble. The other is about freedom from anything that deprives the mind of peace.
By "talking a walk", I don't mean necessarily in a natural environment. I've experience great peace before while walking in a very crowded and noisy place. Retrospectively, I see that the reason was that I wasn't interested in the surrounding. The attention was inward and clear.Sep 18 2013: I think I am happy, or I am not.
I am happy if I walk in the botanical garden with my wife, but I am unhappy if I am walking and unexpected bad weather appears, I am chased by a dog, or I see something that makes me sad.
I am happy when I respond to TED conversation questions, read the responses of others, or get the chance to communicate with someone I may never otherwise meet in a distant land. I am unhappy when I read offensive rhetoric, think lies are being spread, or see people doing bad things on the computer.
How do I quantify each happiness? They are different. Why must I choose a favorite?
I think I spend more time on the computer than I do walking, but this makes me more aware of my surroundings when I do walk and I think it increases the quality of the walk.
I think I really enjoy being free able to do both and pick my flavor of happiness for the day.
Sep 19 2013: Thanks. Just in case some of you may misunderstand, the question is not so that we choose one over the other. Besides, we do both anyhow, don't we?
Rather the question is meant to arouse awareness or discernment about how we live.
Sep 19 2013: "While our state of mind depends not on the external activity, as I see it, it is conditioned by *why* we do them. Eg, why do I turn on the computer?"
Is it wrong to seek happiness from either a walk or time spent on a computer?
If we are escaping with a walk or computer based excursion, perhaps the simple break form life's problems enables us to have a relaxed disposition and fresh perspective when we return.
If we are looking for something, then are we driven by curiosity or a sense of confusion that we may find in a new place?
However, I think for many the decision may just involve exercise, weather, or perhaps the desire to share a life experience with a friend, old or new, virtual or physical.


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