Monthly Archives: April 2012

Vincent Van Goghs “Starry Night” Animated

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Scot Trodick

Petros Vrellis has created an interactive visualisation and synthesizer that animates Vincent Van Goghs “Starry Night”, using openframeworks to create a simple and elegant interaction. A fluid simulation gently creates a flowing fabric from Van Goghs impressionist portrait of the … Continue reading →

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The Difference between Nerd, Dork, and Geek Explained by a Venn Diagram

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Scot Trodick

To all of you nerds and geeks who like me have been unfairly and inaccurately labeled “dorks,” only to then exhaustively explain the differences among the three to a more than skeptical offender, I say: You’re welcome. This nerd/dork/geek/dweeb Venn … Continue reading →

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Stronghold 2 is a tried and true RTS

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Scot Trodick

I love the game stronghold 2. Of all the games I have played, this Medieval RTS (Real Time Strategy) stands above all the rest. The links from the website that go to where you can buy this game do not … Continue reading →

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CBS This Morning: Artist Chuck Close writes note to younger self

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Dr. Scot Trodick

Never say you can’t or you’re not good enough. I was truly inspired by the attitude of Chuck Close. http://youtu.be/milXH-433vs  

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