Thursday, September 13, 2007

solar-powered cruises

Sydney got it first, and San Francisco's awaiting its order for a new ferry to Alcatraz. Aussie Robert Dane's invention, however, goes beyond revolutionizing cargo, cruises, and luxury yachts. According to him, "for the cost of one conventional battleship, you can have 8,000 of these drones patrolling the seas." Why it's making news today long after its debut at the Sydney Olympics, I don't know. I suppose our ears are perked for the word "green."

3 comments:

robert said...

Hi Tiffany!

I was researching the yale society for the exploration of campus secrets when i came across your blog. I received an email from them informing me of their introductory meeting, which included the letters OAI on the first line. Upon attending the meeting, i also saw the letters on their crest. A little research revealed that ysecs' motto is "omnia arcana illustrabuntur", latin for "all secret things will be illuminated". I'm guessing you already know this as it's at the foot of your blog. A google search revealed your blog to be the only hit for this motto, and your entries mention that you were a yale undergraduate a few years ago. I take it that you were probably a member of ysecs. I was wondering if you had any further information you might be able to offer me about ysecs, the history of the motto, or campus exploration. My email address is Robert.Tunney@gmail.com.

Thanks!
~Robert
BK '11

Anonymous said...

Hey Tiffany...

Same situation, same question. I'm currently rushing and was wondering if you could point me in the right direction. I know the process is designed to find adept people, so even a hint to a location is fine. I have the tools, I just need to know where to use them.

riley.ford@yale.edu

RSF SY '11

Unknown said...

Somehow, I don't think it's fair to ask YSECS alumni for tips, no matter how much you'd like to be tapped.
The things you guys are asking you are supposed to discover on your own or with other rushees.
Take care Tiffany.

--Kirsty SM '11