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Catdiction

13 Thursday Aug 2015

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adorable, animal, animals, art, author, cat, cats, cosplay, Doctor Who, Eleventh Doctor, entertainment, fun, Harry Potter, humor, kitties, kitty, lol, pet, pets, Spock, Star Trek, Stephanie Beavers, The Doctor, Thor, writer, Zelda

Yes, I’m on another cat pictures kick. If you follow my twitter, you’ve probably already noticed. But who doesn’t like cats on the internet?

Here‘s some more. They’re cosplaying.

Harry Potter kitty cosplay

Thor kitty cosplay

Wastes cat costume

Toothless How to Train Your Dragon

Spock

Meownandorf Ganondorf kitty cosplay zelda

The Eleventh Doctor Who cat cosplay

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What Ray Guns And Cats Have In Common

20 Monday Jul 2015

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animal, animals, author, cat, cats, healing, medicine, Science, science fiction, science news, Star Trek, Stephanie Beavers, technology, ultrasound, writer

IFLS just did an article on some new, science fiction-y technology headed out way. Some scientists have invented a “small handheld ultrasonic emitter that accelerates tissue repair…healing times could be reduced by 30%. This both increases comfort for the patient and shortens how long the wound is susceptible to infection.”

ray gun healing medical technology

Probably not what it looks like.

This is way cool. IFLS compares the invention to Star Trek’s medical ray gun, although of course that instrument provides instantaneous healing (methinks we’re a ways off from that yet). Essentially, this device reinvigorates cells and “jump starts” the healing process. As the article explains, “[t]he ultrasound device works by inducing nano-vibrations in the membranes and surrounding environments of skin cells.” The scientists are very optimistic about various uses for ultrasound technology in the future.

There was an interesting tie-in when IFLS asked (and partially answered) Why Do Cats Purr?

“Vibrations in the body have been shown to promote healing.

This raises the fascinating possibility that purring is actually a way for cats to heal themselves. While ultrasound has been shown to accelerate skin healing, and high frequency vibration training increases muscle power, some suggest that a cat’s purring can help to increase its bone density. This would fit the idea that athletes have denser bones on average as a result of vibrations when their feet hit the floor during exercise.

With such sedentary life styles, it might actually make sense that cats would need to increase healing and bone density while effectively lounging around for most of the day. It would also explain why cats purr when sick or injured.”

So it looks like cats are one step ahead of us. Also, apparently purring is a superpower. It would certainly be an interesting superpower. Someone needs to write this superpower into a book! Wait! I know a writer!

And, just because, here’s a nine hour video of a cat purring:

For your health! You’re welcome.

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Mindless Nerdly Amusement

12 Thursday Dec 2013

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Batman, Captain America, Darth Vader, DC, entertainment, fandom, fandoms, fantasy, fun, Game of Thrones, Marvel, Spock, Star Trek, Star Wars, Stephanie Beavers, Supernatural

And for your amusement:

Spock shadow puppets

Live Long And Look At This Little Dog

 

Darth Vader Batman Captain America lightsabers nerd fandom

Superhero Lightsaber Duels

You know nothing, John Snow

 

That is all.

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Constructed Languages

10 Thursday Oct 2013

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Constructed languages, or “conlangs” are something that have always fascinated me. I was never a Tolkien fangirl or a Trekkie, but the invented languages in those fandoms intrigued me nonetheless. In the Valdemar series of books (some of my favorites), there was also a people who had their own language – multiple ones, come to think of it. As much as fully constructed languages intrigue me, however, I think I have more of a soft spot for when key words and phrases are cherry-picked and used the way the Valdemar books did it. Regardless, here is a very cool presentation on conlangs:

I’ve always wanted to create my own language, but I have to admit that it’s not yet something I’ve done. I’ve tried making bits and pieces here and there, but they haven’t ever turned out quite how I’d like… maybe one day!

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