#hoberman sphere

[keatxu]

there was a time when i was a kid where there was nothing i wanted more than one of these fuckin things because i saw it in zathura and i thought it was the coolest fucking thing i had ever seen. i didn't ever end up getting one though

[a-literal-swarm-of-bees]

[elssbethtascioni]

Elsbeth vs. hoberman sphere

bonus:

[quanblovk]

(Art by @shibuya-toast ) inspired by your latest doodle pile, i decided to quickly sketch this thing up to drop some more Sir Uther facts!

This thing is like a hoberman sphere, very flexible AND EXTREMELY durable! That'll be whats left of his body after he goes into a supernova. And of course, he's definitely still alive in that form lol

[yeyinde]

Hi, Lev! Seeing your posts about writing for Miguel has me so excited bc he's my current hyperfixation! Could we get a little preview of your wip for him 👀 no pressure if that makes you uncomfortable tho 💜

Hiya!!!

I don't mind at all! It's loose, kinda unpolished, but here ya go!

You're an origami crane—all sharp edges, creased corners; precision brings you to life, makes you real: a geometrical marvel—and for a moment, he is struck by the way you unfold yourself in front of him, like the flapping wings of a paper bird.

(He pulls on your tail feathers. Watches you take flight.)

There's grace, and then there's this—you. It's something otherworldly. A clumsy beauty. He thinks about gentle touches and soft whispers, ones murmured too low for him to hear, words not meant for his ears.

But it doesn't matter. None of it does. You move and the world splits, parts; the fibres of the universe shudder, flexing and crinkling like paper lungs. You bend time into a hoberman sphere; a child's toy between the palm of your hands.

The world your playpen: belly full from gorging yourself on oysters.

A whole galaxy forced into the shape of a human—swirling nebula, cosmic dust; all glued together by antimatter. A mesmerising black hole. He wants to swipe his palm across the curve of your cheek just to see if he can catch stars on the tips of his fingers, or feel the burn of a sun scorching his thumb.

(Your skin is glossy, wet ink and he wants to stain himself with you.)

But he can't. Can't. So, he kisses you instead. And all at once, he knows:

This is a mistake.

Of course it is. How could it be anything but a terrible idea—

(Actions, he thinks, as you melt into him with a sigh that seems to unmoor you, as if you'd been waiting for aeons just to feel the arch of his cupids bow slotting, a puzzle piece fit, against yours; maybe you have—maybe he has—then, loosely, disconnected: consequences, actions... consequences... something, something).

—when the surge in his chest, pure electricity, paralyses every nerve in his body as if his venom turned inward, attacking it's host in a vicious betrayal.

[gayspock]

whenever there's like... art or sth (or any situation with a lineup) showing an iconic ship from each series, and its the respective enterpises for tos and tng and voyager for voyager etc.... i get a little sad when ds9 has the defiant... sorry to the defiant she's cute and I know a space station isn't a ship technically buts is suchhh a shame to pass up on the cool shape of deep space nine.... like it's like if a hoberman sphere and a tide pod and had mad metal scifi sex you know. And I love to see that......

[nofr1lls]

a hoberman sphere of a Man fun to expand and contract but slightly underwhelming and my hand is stuck in the hole :/

[temp-check]

Did you know that James Dyson, star of numerous commercials or a bagless vacuum cleaner was a knight?  He has so many royal awards, the abbreviations roll right into the second line on his Wikipedia page.  Sir James (as his friends are encouraged to call him) studied furniture and interior design at the Royal College of Art.  It’s a logical transition to inventing something to suck dust and hair off the dog-covered couch.  Do you know what he didn’t invent?  Of course you do, but limit guesses to those with “Dyson” in the name.  Let me help you out – it doesn’t suck.  It’s the Dyson Sphere.  This is not to be confused with a Hoberman Sphere, an expanding geodesic dome capable of folding down to a fraction of its normal size by the scissor-like action of its joints.  Editor’s note: You can wear a Hoberman Sphere like a helmet, but it pokes your face and provides no protection from either physical or emotional damage.  A Dyson Sphere, postulated by Freeman Dyson (no relation to the vacuum inventor, but is also English), is a shroud around a star to absorb more [solar] energy than is available with collectors on a planet’s surface.  Anyway, back in the days before the Empire (2014), astrophysicists thought they caught a glimpse of a Dyson Sphere partially obscuring a star (now officially known as Boyajian's star and colloquially called Tabby's star) in the Milky Way.  The article in Scientific American goes on for a while, but this tangent is just for context.  So, let’s get to today’s procès-verbal.  The town of Fujikawaguchiko, Japan has had enough of tourists. Known for several scenic photo spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, the town began constructing a large black screen on a stretch of a sidewalk to block the view of the mountain last Tuesday.  The mostly foreign tourists have been crowding a concentrated area, triggering a wave of concerns and complaints from residents about visitors blocking the narrow sidewalk, taking photos on the busy road or walking into neighborhood properties. A black mesh net, when completed later this month, will be 2.5 meters high and 20 meters long, and will almost completely block the view of Mount Fuji.  If only it could collect solar energy, like a Dyson Sphere.  Alas, this modern day Great Wall is only meant to keep tourists from the unwanted invasion.    Enjoy the view while you can.  Next week it’s going to still look like a construction site.

Stay safe!

Tom

Hurry to Fujikawaguchiko!  Next week this shot will be completely black.

[archenarrow]

Meeting with friends as adults in my childhood home and a wizards' duel broke out (we found the Hoberman Sphere)

[unimportant-void]

Mafiosa voice: *pointing cigar at you* now listen here fella, my guy, stimmy jimmy, he will rearrange your bones and twist em all around back into a skeleton like a rubix cube if you don't pay the fyuck up, alright?

Gonna fidget spin your spine and pull at your nerves like a hoberman sphere.

*sips whiskey that wasn't there previously* He will fikem simple dimple pop your eyes out, capiche? You gaht one week or you're gonza baganza, now scram.

[courtingwonder]

Utah State University - Conservation of Angular Momentum Demonstrated via Hoberman Sphere

--- youtube.com/watch?v=64t-dVtDwkQ

[rajeshwari-fan]

Mindfulness Techniques for All Ages’ Educational Needs

The discipline of mindfulness involves being entirely present in the moment without passing judgment. It is the capacity to be fully in the now, conscious of what we’re doing and seeing, without dwelling on the past or the future. It may also be described as an age-old practice of being watchful, focused, and open to the present.

Students might feel less stressed and frustrated by participating in mindful exercises in class. Students will focus on using breathing and focused imagery to have conversations with their surroundings.

The practice of mindfulness is gaining popularity in today’s classrooms. According to studies, students who practice mindfulness can increase their cognitive processing, sensitivity, impulse stability, and mental concentration.

Explaining Mindfulness to Students

The corpus amygdaloideum, hippocampus, and cerebral cortex of the brain are interconnected and communicate with one another to create a reaction to outside stimuli that are interpreted as risks. The corpus amygdaloideum and hippocampus react with a “quarrel,” “freeze,” or “flight” reaction in reaction to fear or resentment. Such reflexes can be postponed by the prefrontal cortex, giving rational conclusions time to develop. Students who practise mindfulness are better able to control their reactivity and comprehend how the prefrontal brain influences their conduct.

The corpus amygdaloideum of the brain works to protect us but sometimes it confuses stress with danger. When the amygdala is distressed, the hippocampus, which stores memories, shuts down. Decision-making requires the prefrontal cortex to obtain data from the amygdala and the hippocampus, but if it fails to act, decision-making stops. In this scenario, mindfulness promotes mental peace, which enables us to act wisely.

The Advantages of Mindfulness in Education

Teachers and students have frequently seen how practicing mindfulness helps students strengthen their skills in the classroom.

Skills gained via mindfulness include some of the following:

Better Concentration and Learning Capabilities

According to a survey quoted by Mindful School, 83% of children who used the Mindfulness teaching method showed more concentration. In addition, the American Psychological Association found a link between classroom attention and increased conscious processing of students.

Educational Mindfulness Techniques for Teachers

All students can benefit from the practice of mindfulness. Teachers use different strategies depending on the needs and ages of their students.

Educational Strategy for Mindfulness in Elementary School

 Respiratory control for self-sedation is a technique that teachers can use in elementary school. This can be done by allowing the child to count up to 3 for both inhalation and exhalation. Students can also imagine the lungs expanding and contracting like the Hoberman sphere, or pretending to inflate an abdominal balloon as an additional respiratory control strategy.

Another option for educators is to encourage mindfulness using group projects and student-led routines.

During circle time, students can exercise their fingers to calm their classmates. Alternatively, the classes can work together to create a tree of thanks that acts as a reminder so that everyone can remember the good things that happened.

Guided imagery can be taught to elementary school students. For example, students can close their eyes and discuss their thoughts while the teacher tells a story in vibrant images.

 Teachers can take their elementary school students out of the classroom and pay attention to their movements when they discover sensory clues in the environment, such as the smell of grass or wet paint. Yoga is another type of careful movement that teachers can introduce to their students.

Mindfulness Techniques for Middle School Classrooms

 A junior high school teacher can teach students how to calm down with a chime, or find out how to calm down by noticing their physical connection to their body and environment while sitting in a chair.

Another way teachers can encourage junior high school mindfulness is to assign written consideration. Students can respond in writing to daily prompts, academic lessons, or social interactions. There are many mindfulness apps and videos that are specially designed and useful for this age group. Students can practice mindfulness both at home and in the classroom. Students can also have the choice of choosing a custom mindfulness practice that is tailored to their specific needs and interests.

Classroom mindfulness techniques for high school and college

 Meditation is a valuable skill for teachers to instill in high school and college students. Students can try body scan meditation and walking meditation in addition to traditional sitting meditation. Intensive mindfulness techniques such as

 Exercises such as rolling fingers with each breath are especially beneficial for older students who are nervous before the exam. Students can also practice mindfulness outside of class by sitting quietly, breathing naturally, and observing the current moment without judgment.

Conclusion:

Mindfulness in the classroom enhances concentration and reduces stress on students of all abilities and grade levels. Take time in the classroom to practice mindfulness and help students grow emotionally, socially, and academically.

[maxinestims]

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[thebadchoicemachine]

PSA

This thing:

It’s called a Hoberman ball (or sphere) 

[plussizeneverlookedsogood]

All I need is a positive mindset, my favorite tunes, and a bag of freshly popped kettle corn. 

[young-shakespeare]