Random Analogies

Left Coast In The Middle

a: Austin ~
b: Left Coast city transported into Texas

What: "I do notice that my report is for central Texas, meaning Austin. Austin is like a Left Coast city transported into Texas. That explains the Prius' appearance on the list. Not likely in the rest of the state."

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Writer: PaleMelanesian
LCC:
Where:
Date: May 9 2012 10:06 AM


Emergency Use Of Epinephrine

a: Epinephrine ~
b: CPR

What: An article comparing the drug epinephrine with the process of CPR. The author advocates for using the drug in emergency situations.

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Writer: Jill Robbins
LCC:
Where: Reference Link Has Evaporated
Date: May 7 2013 11:29 AM


Motors And Restaurants

a: Brush type motor ~
b: a buffet

What: "A brush type motor is like a buffet... You eat what you want when you want. The amount of food available is all that is controlled." and a "A brushless motor is like a fancy sit-down restaurant where the waiter is waiting for you to tell him when to serve you. He does his best to serve you when you want to be served. He only has control as to the amount of food you get to eat."

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Writer: David Swanson and Radek Stejskal
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Where:
Date: Oct 3 2013 10:44 AM



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