Random Analogies
Fine Art Conservation
a: Selecting a fine art conservator ~
b: Looking for a doctor
What: "Would you go to an osteopath for brain surgery? Or take your car to a vacuum cleaner repair service for a tune-up? Of course not."
Useful?
Writer: LucretiaGermanica
LCC: N
Where: Reference Link Has Evaporated
Date: May 24 2010 11:56 PM
# 414 Critique Analogy
Cell As Water Balloon
a: Mammalian cell ~
b: Water Balloon
What: A mammalian cell is somewhat similar to a water balloon, in that, by weight it's mostly water and it's fluid and malleable. The outer rubber portion of the balloon is like the thin outer membrane found in a mammalian cell. And like a water balloon, mammalian cells are sensitive to mechanical shock. They will fall apart very easily if not handled gently.
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Writer: LucretiaGermanica
LCC: QP
Where:
Date: Mar 27 2012 5:17 PM
# 1771 Critique Analogy
Don't Dig Too Deep
a: Reddit ~
b: Australia
What: "Like I told my sister the other day - reddit is like Australia. It is great fun as long as you don't turn over any rocks or look in any caves or dark areas generally. What you see will terrify you."
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Writer: Noni
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Date: Nov 27 2012 5:51 PM
# 2499 Critique Analogy
a: feedback loop ~
b: an input
What:
"Feedback loops are typically used to accomplish regulation and control. A feedback loop is like an input, but its origin is from within the system itself, not from outside the system. In many systems, the output reenters the system as another input. This is exactly what happens with a microphone and speakers when the sound from the speakers feed back into the microphone, often causing a loud squeal."
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Writer: Courtney Brown
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Where:
Date: Feb 1 2015 10:40 AM
# 7209 Critique Analogy
