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Is Thinking Interrupting Your Sleep?

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Susan Decker  

 A few cups of coffee to stimulate the old brain cells - maybe there is a better way - engineers need to be alert

How well are you sleeping ? Do you wake up anxiously thinking about some project or an area of responsibility or even just a phone call you told yourself you should make?

 

Monday 29 October, 2007 03:16 PM
 

Overcoming your virtual fears

Clipped to the Drawing Board by John William  

Simulation and virtual worlds allow the development engineers to explore infinate environments - your only limitation is your imagination

In front of us, a smartly-dressed woman dances unsteadily, occasionally lurching towards us. But put out a hand to steady her, and it goes straight through.

Sunday 28 October, 2007 07:09 PM
 

Why was Edison more successful than Tesla?

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Ryan  
Both Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla were famous inventors of their time,  both responsible for many creations that changed our world forever.  Edison however enjoyed far more success in terms of wealth, friends and publicity.  Find out why and see if any of this may apply to you and your endevours.
Sunday 28 October, 2007 03:04 PM
 

What the bleep? Swearing at work can inspire teamwork

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Barot Casha  

Profanity and engineering go hand in hand - tho' to be honest, Iv'e never seen a machine yet which actually responded to it !!

CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- Serial swearers take heart : Profanity in the workplace can be a morale booster and inspire a sense of team spirit.
Wednesday 24 October, 2007 01:05 AM
 

Could do with a few extra IQ points?

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Ryan  

Apparently Einstein was not considered particularly bright during his highschool years.  Yet we all know where he ended up. 

Have a read and find out a bit more about what an IQ test actually represents,  and more importantly,  how you might be able to improve that score for yourself .  As an engineer,  a few more IQ points definately wouldn't go astray would it. 

Tuesday 23 October, 2007 11:06 PM
 

Warning: Fun ahead

Clipped to the Drawing Board by John William  

 I'll leave you to draw your own conclusions and offer no comment on this one - But spare a thought for those poor safety engineers who are trying to keep us all safe

Every time I buckle my son into his car seat - positioned between the side impact air bags and above the antilock brakes in our five-star safety-rated automobile - I think about my preferred mode of travel in the summer of 1983.

 

Tuesday 23 October, 2007 05:09 AM
 

Do you have what it takes?

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Ryan  
To become a member of Mensa you must be in the top 2% of the general population.  The test is divided into 2 parts.  The first part comprises 50 questions relating to maths and engineering.  Not too bad you might say.  Except you only have 12 minutes to attack it, which means an average of 14.4 seconds per question.  Very few people have actually been able to finish this part.

To find out a bit more check out this article.
Monday 22 October, 2007 03:03 AM
 

The Science Museum in London has good times ahead

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Ryan  
The new director of the London Museum of Science, Chris Rapley',  believes greatly in the museum's power to inspire and encourage more people into the fields of science and more importantly engineering.  He has some great vision for the future and seems determined to achieve it.  Read the article to find out just what he has in mind.
Sunday 21 October, 2007 04:53 PM
 

An interview with Scott Adams, Creator of Dilbert

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Ryan  
We all know Dilbert,  the engineer that has to endure all manner of crazy stuff at work.  But how close is Dilbert to real life?  Find out in this interview with Scott Adams,  the creator of Dilbert,  as well as various other interesting facts. And while you do so I'm sure you'll ponder on whether cubicle life is really as bad as the cartoon makes it out to be.

There's something about people with a last name of Adams and writing humor.  Douglas Adams was also famous for writing humor in a similar vein,  just not so much in an engineering perspective.
Sunday 21 October, 2007 01:07 PM
 

10 Greatest events in history of Man

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Ryan  
Indeed we as a people have achieved an astounding amount in our short time on this planet.  And us engineers have had a large amount of say in that.  Looking at this list engineers and engineering seems to have played a part in most of them which is testimony to just how important we are.

Makes you excited about what we've got in store for the next couple of centuries really.
Saturday 20 October, 2007 07:01 PM
 

Vampire 2 Wingsuit - Fly faster and hang out in the clouds longer

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Administrator  

Extreme sports are one way to push engineering to it's limits.  It's fascinating to see what can be achieved.


Skydiving and Base-jumping is not a sport for the faint-hearted. I’m not sure what you call this form of base jumping, but it’s about as extreme as it gets.


 

Saturday 20 October, 2007 05:01 AM
 

Could Meditation help you?

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Ryan  

I know a lot of engineers that are overworked and stressed.  It's not uncommon. 

The solution may be to do nothing. Yes that's right,  absolutely nothing.  Meditation has a lot of benefits including increased focus and creativity.

So the next time the boss happens by and sees me doing nothing I'm going to inform him I'm actually creating extra value for the company :)

Friday 19 October, 2007 06:56 PM
 

Tim Berners Lee on Engineer Culture

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Rose Shah  
The inventor of the World Wide Web, Sir Tim Berners-Lee, has called for an end to the "stupid" male geek culture that disregards the work of capable female engineers, and puts others off entering the profession.

If you ask me I think he's hyping it up just a little.
Thursday 18 October, 2007 09:05 PM
 

Right Brain or Left Brain - Find out for yourself

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Ryan  

This is actually a really interesting experiment too see how you think .  I thouhg it was a prank at first but with a little bit of focus you can actually see the girl spinning in both directions.  I started off on the right side (which means more logical but I expected that) but after a while was able to switch quite easily.

I would expect most of you guys to start off on the right similarly.  I'm intruiged to hear your experiences.

Monday 15 October, 2007 01:03 PM
 

The Seven Secrets of Inspiring Leaders

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Dave Ellery  

 Because we all want to be inspired

Carmine Gallo's research reveals techniques common to the leaders who best know how to inspire their employees, investors, and customers

Monday 15 October, 2007 07:08 AM
 

Unlike U.S., Japanese Push Fiber Over Profit

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Barot Casha  

Knowledge is the key and the ability to get that knowledge is very important - say no more

 TOKYO — The United States may be the world’s largest economy, but when it comes to Internet connections at home, many Americans still live in the slow lane . By contrast, Japan is a broadband paradise with the fastest and cheapest Internet connections in the world.

 

Sunday 14 October, 2007 01:09 AM
 

Positive Thinking- More then Just Wishful Thinking?

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Ryan  

Many people consider engineering to be an art.  If that's the case then there's more to engineering than just the product that you create.  What is it that makes the difference between an engineer that makes good products and an engineer that makes great products?  A great part of this is the engineers attitude towards things and a great positive outlook is an important aspect of this.

This article isn't directly aimed at engineers however I still think there's method in the madness.

Saturday 13 October, 2007 05:03 PM
 

Can creativity and innovation be taught?

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Rose Shah  

 The answer to the eternal question - well one of them -

Is there some magic to thinking creatively ? Can it be learned and nurtured or is it in the genes?

 

Friday 12 October, 2007 07:07 AM
 

Crazy at work? It may just be office ADD

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Tony Elmasri  

 You don't have to be mad to work here - but it does help might be the saying

How bad is it for Adam Campbell? This is how bad : Before he can send an e-mail, he has to delete one

 

Friday 12 October, 2007 03:02 AM
 

Strato Cruiser: The Luxurious Flying Palace for Uber-Rich Travelers

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Ryan  

 And when the stress all gets to much to take -Chill out with a relaxing journey drifting into the wild blue yonder

Flying Palace

We have earlier told you about Worldwide Aeros luxurious ML866 aircraft that features state-of-the-art amenities and facilities and the Luxurious Airbus A380

Thursday 11 October, 2007 01:08 PM
 
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