My Back
My Back The expression “we have got your back” has a couple of meanings. In most cases, it conveys support and protection. For example, it means the facilities, equipment, speakers, etc. for a speaking event will be there for you when you need them. In effect someone saying they have your back means they […]
Current Events by John R. Patrick – 12/15/2023
New sections may appear every week or just when I have something new to share. Photos of the week From my 3-D printing workshop. The large snowman required printing 17 pieces (one tooth went missing). Note the needle nose of the green Christmas tree. I was not sure how that come out but it printed […]
3D-Printed Body Parts
3D-Printed Body Parts Back in 2014, I attended a 3D Printing Conference at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. The first day of the conference focused on how 3-D printing would impact manufacturing. The conference showed off some amazing printed items including just about everything imaginable including a car. One of the presenters […]
Current Events by John R. Patrick – 12/08/2023
New sections may appear every week or just when I have something new to share. Cybercrime advice for the holidays and beyond The following is some great advice from the Axios Codebook newsletter. 1. Think before you click. Most garden-variety cybercrime happens as a result of phishing — deceptive emails, text messages and websites that […]
How Many Cells Do We Have?
Closeup of human cells. Images created by AI. How Many Cells Do We Have? Ever wonder how many cells are in the human body? Live Science, a popular science website, reports on the latest discoveries, groundbreaking research, and fascinating breakthroughs which impacts all of us and the wider world. In September, Live Science reported on […]
