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“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk
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JohnInCarolina said:Ozzie_Isaac said:YukonRon said:WSJ had an interesting article on curling. It basically says the science community has no idea why the rock behaves as it does on ice, with the distance and trajectory applied by the thrower, or why it goes in the direction it does with the type of spin placed upon it, and basically, the folks with the brooms, should have zero impact on the stone distance or direction.
Several papers have been written, over time, each refuting claims from previous assertions.
It has to be PEDS.
They also mentioned, those with the brooms are the ones that require the most stamina and do work out to keep in shape. Most of the throwers do not.
One person interviewed by another sports magazine, was asked what he did to prepare for the events, his answer was "Scotch and cigarettes."
Curling, obviously, may be a future endeavor for me as a participant, should this indeed be true.
Getting funding to study the question in detail probably isn't easy. I'm not sure there's a real science question or application that would motivate the need for the research. Probably more than anything else that's why there are still questions that remain. It's not exactly a high priority item.
Forget gravity waves, Fermat's Last Theorem, bosons, quarks, and all that rubbish. We need to figure out what makes curling happen. Now.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX. -
caliking said:JohnInCarolina said:Ozzie_Isaac said:YukonRon said:WSJ had an interesting article on curling. It basically says the science community has no idea why the rock behaves as it does on ice, with the distance and trajectory applied by the thrower, or why it goes in the direction it does with the type of spin placed upon it, and basically, the folks with the brooms, should have zero impact on the stone distance or direction.
Several papers have been written, over time, each refuting claims from previous assertions.
It has to be PEDS.
They also mentioned, those with the brooms are the ones that require the most stamina and do work out to keep in shape. Most of the throwers do not.
One person interviewed by another sports magazine, was asked what he did to prepare for the events, his answer was "Scotch and cigarettes."
Curling, obviously, may be a future endeavor for me as a participant, should this indeed be true.
Getting funding to study the question in detail probably isn't easy. I'm not sure there's a real science question or application that would motivate the need for the research. Probably more than anything else that's why there are still questions that remain. It's not exactly a high priority item.
Forget gravity waves, Fermat's Last Theorem, bosons, quarks, and all that rubbish. We need to figure out what makes curling happen. Now.
Curling gold medals are a point of national pride!They don’t want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking. They don’t want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. They’re not interested in that. That doesn’t help them. That's against their interests. - George Carlin -
Beer and curling go together like beer and horse shoes go together imagine how well they would have done if they had a pitcher of High life on each end waiting for them.XL & waiting for my Mini Max Bloomington MN.
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It was Thursdays edition of The WSJ. I read that after reading why GE stock was tanking.
I am sure the curling article had some fluff, but the conclusion by the scientists, which have chosen to share their expertise, is that it makes no sense.
@JohnInCarolina is correct, there has been opinions from the science community.
Several hypothesis have been offered in papers written, each one refuting the previous,
thoughts.
The last paper written, if I recall correctly, was the thousands of micro scratches on both the ice surface and the rock, prior to the broomers, may be providing the friction that counters the spin or applied trajectory of the stone.
It is the rotation phenomenon of the stone, given at release, which provides an opposite curl or curve effect, seemingly in opposition to the direction of the spin, is what has those in the science community, that care enough to form an opinion, the reason to scratch their head and shrug.
They also said with a faster spin upon release, the straighter the line, which they noted but had no answer for as well.
I still think it has a lot to do with alcohol.
I was training for a gold medal myself today.
"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
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So, did anyone take a knee?BrandonQuad Cities
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YukonRon said:It was Thursdays edition of The WSJ. I read that after reading why GE stock was tanking.
I am sure the curling article had some fluff, but the conclusion by the scientists, which have chosen to share their expertise, is that it makes no sense.
@JohnInCarolina is correct, there has been opinions from the science community.
Several hypothesis have been offered in papers written, each one refuting the previous,
thoughts.
The last paper written, if I recall correctly, was the thousands of micro scratches on both the ice surface and the rock, prior to the broomers, may be providing the friction that counters the spin or applied trajectory of the stone.
It is the rotation phenomenon of the stone, given at release, which provides an opposite curl or curve effect, seemingly in opposition to the direction of the spin, is what has those in the science community, that care enough to form an opinion, the reason to scratch their head and shrug.
They also said with a faster spin upon release, the straighter the line, which they noted but had no answer for as well.
I still think it has a lot to do with alcohol.
I was training for a gold medal myself today."I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike -
Focker said:So, did anyone take a knee?
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Focker said:So, did anyone take a knee?_____________
Tin soldiers and Johnson's coming...
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Concur @JohnInCarolina. Having to deal with UHD thin film, funtional applications, friction is one of the most time consuming issues one has to overcome.
Static makes experimenting with hydrocarbon compounds, in various physical states, very interesting at times.
Anyway, I was having a glass of wine yesterday filling a small sink hole with some rocks. I think I could at least get a bronze, with the way I was throwing these bad boys in.
Thinking China in 2022."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
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JohnInCarolina said:YukonRon said:It was Thursdays edition of The WSJ. I read that after reading why GE stock was tanking.
I am sure the curling article had some fluff, but the conclusion by the scientists, which have chosen to share their expertise, is that it makes no sense.
@JohnInCarolina is correct, there has been opinions from the science community.
Several hypothesis have been offered in papers written, each one refuting the previous,
thoughts.
The last paper written, if I recall correctly, was the thousands of micro scratches on both the ice surface and the rock, prior to the broomers, may be providing the friction that counters the spin or applied trajectory of the stone.
It is the rotation phenomenon of the stone, given at release, which provides an opposite curl or curve effect, seemingly in opposition to the direction of the spin, is what has those in the science community, that care enough to form an opinion, the reason to scratch their head and shrug.
They also said with a faster spin upon release, the straighter the line, which they noted but had no answer for as well.
I still think it has a lot to do with alcohol.
I was training for a gold medal myself today.They don’t want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking. They don’t want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. They’re not interested in that. That doesn’t help them. That's against their interests. - George Carlin -
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FlyOverCountry said:Anyone else notice there are a lot of games with ice or snow this year? When do the real sports start?
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TheToast said:FlyOverCountry said:Anyone else notice there are a lot of games with ice or snow this year? When do the real sports start?They don’t want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking. They don’t want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. They’re not interested in that. That doesn’t help them. That's against their interests. - George Carlin
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It takes a lot of work to play the "I know nothing game" and pull it off-unlike presented here.Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win. Life is too short for light/lite beer! Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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I’m guessing it’s a pretty fair representation of his q.
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Ozzie_Isaac said:TheToast said:FlyOverCountry said:Anyone else notice there are a lot of games with ice or snow this year? When do the real sports start?
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It's not me. Seems to be coming from 109.99.110.34______________________________________________I love lamp..
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“Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk
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For the last time I am not a **** troll. I’m jus new.
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nolaegghead said:It's not me. Seems to be coming from 109.99.110.34Slumming it in Aiken, SC.
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nolaegghead said:It's not me. Seems to be coming from 109.99.110.34Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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Should be about time for the closing ceremonies.Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax
Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
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northGAcock said:Should be about time for the closing ceremonies.Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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bgebrent said:northGAcock said:Should be about time for the closing ceremonies.Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax
Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
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I don think there over I didn’t see any swimming yet. Where’s that Phelps kid?
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northGAcock said:bgebrent said:northGAcock said:Should be about time for the closing ceremonies.They don’t want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking. They don’t want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. They’re not interested in that. That doesn’t help them. That's against their interests. - George Carlin
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Ozzie_Isaac said:northGAcock said:bgebrent said:northGAcock said:Should be about time for the closing ceremonies.
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