Author Archives: Peter Loshin

Brush your teeth!

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Peter Loshin

Did you know you should floss before you brush? I didn’t. Here’s a handy article about Natural ways to take care of your teeth, some of which might surprise you. And don’t forget: Be true to your teeth and they … Continue reading →

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More fun and games (and some learning?)

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Peter Loshin

Casual gaming is very big these days, and my current favorite is Bloxorz. But if that’s not to your taste, here are some links/games that you might prefer: In case you never played Asteroids, here’s a game that kind of … Continue reading →

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Mesmerizing little toys…

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Peter Loshin

Have you ever played with a kaleidoscope? They’re pretty cool, but you can make your own simulated, online kaleidoscope with this or this. When I get a chance, I’m going to dig deeper into the source, zefrank.com. In the meantime, … Continue reading →

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Like Sci-Fi? Try these series…

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Peter Loshin

Some of these science fiction series may be more appropriate for older readers, but it’s a nice list of the Top 15 Science Fiction Book Series. Because there are so many series out there now (spurred on no doubt by … Continue reading →

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Teensy tiny gardening

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Peter Loshin

We don’t have a very big yard, but even we probably have room for this kind of garden: How to Build a Square Foot Garden. It’s spring, even if it doesn’t entirely feel like spring here in Massachusetts. But the … Continue reading →

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My bicycle

Posted on April 1, 2008 by Peter Loshin

My favorite mode of transportation is the bicycle. And this is my main ride. It’s a regular Trek 520 touring bike, but with some modifications: the rear wheel is set back with an Xtracycle kit, so I can carry anything … Continue reading →

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More Futurama Stuff

Posted on March 20, 2008 by Peter Loshin

I love Futurama because there’s so much of interest to me in there, especially references to old movies and books (especially science fiction), and also especially because it clearly is the product of minds I admire. Anyway, I’ll probably have … Continue reading →

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Assorted pictures and other interesting stuff

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Peter Loshin

I keep tripping over some of the most fascinating stuff on the the interwebs, much of it uncategorizable. So here’s a bunch of things that you might like to check out: As a boy, I was fascinated by everything to … Continue reading →

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Hands-on virtual physics lab–it’s Phun!

Posted on March 17, 2008 by Peter Loshin

This could be the Coolest science toy ever; check out that video! I know the kids are going to like this kind of thing. You can download the software (it’s beta, so it might not work perfectly; it’s also available … Continue reading →

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Dorodango: Shiny Japanese mud balls!

Posted on March 15, 2008 by Peter Loshin

This may not be news to Japanese schoolchildren, but Dorodango (Wikipedia link) is a fascinating "craft" that anyone can make. I haven’t tried this yet (it’s been too snowy and rainy for the past 8 months or so here in … Continue reading →

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