brucine (broo'-seen), 1) n. Pharm., Chem. a bitter, poisonous alkaloid, C23H26N2O4, obtained from the nux vomica tree; 2) n. Bruce Bortin's 'low-impact' weblog

Friday, July 26, 2013

New Tripod

New Tripod sketch b

Looks like one of those War of the Worlds Martians, innit?

When we Notice the Lights Coming on vs Sunset


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Mary got us some solar-powered lights for the deck. They have a sensor which turns them on when it starts getting dark. This is related to when the sun sets, but is also affected by atmospheric conditions—overcast skies will cause it to get dark enough to trigger the lights earlier than on a clear evening. An additional layer of variability is added because we don’t always notice exactly when the lights come on.

The blue line shows official sunset time in Oakland. The plateau at the top of the curve was midsummer. The red line records when we notice that the lights have come on. 

Thanks to MJF & Jim for assistance with data collection.

when we notice the lights coming on vs sunset

Suspicious Device KRON4

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*MACY’S

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Ziggaraut

Ziggaraut

Friday, July 19, 2013

Roshambo on Mission Street

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Paper doesn't cover turd.
Also, did you notice a constipated mathematician around here recently?

Tuesday, July 09, 2013

Mendacity Shark

Mendacity Shark

Sunday, July 07, 2013

Later at the Oakland Museum Sculpture Garden

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I love this piece

 

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‘Rinie likes it too.

At the Oakland Museum Sculpture Garden

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Oakland Museum Sculpture Garden

Later at the Flea Market

 

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Hi, Ramona! Hi, Mary!

 

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Hi, Jim!

Laney Flea Market

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