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Thursday, March 14, 2019

Panama π Day Flag


Portugal π Day Flag


Lower Case π Day Greek Number Flag

Greeks used letters to represent numbers as well.  In this case Gamma represent 3, Alpha represents 1, and Delta represents 4.  Reason being, Γis the 3rd letter, α is the 1st letter, and δ is the fourth letter in the Greek Alphabet.

Japanese Pi Flag


Putting the Pisces in π Day Flag


Turkish π Day Flag


Singapore π Day Flag


Saudi Arabian π Day Flag

Although in the West we call our numbers 'Arabic' the Arabs have their own numbers, which is used in this flag-as real Arabic numbers.  Perhaps the West should call thier numbers 'Euroric Numbers' instead?

South Korean π Day Flag!


Fascist π Day Flag


π π Pisces Like flag


Super π Day Flag!


Empire of π Day Flag


The Ghana π Day Flag


China π Day Flag

Surrounding the Pi symbol going clockwise, it reads 3.14.

North Korean π Day Flag!

Salute this flag or we put in special camp!

The Pisces π Day Flag

This flag literally says Pi-C's or Pisces?

The Nepal π Day Flag


Lebanon π Day Flag


Italian π Day Flag


India π Day Flag


Jewish π Day Flag

A ratio of higher understanding.  So what is the big deal with pi.  A neat number, big deal?  Well think of it this way, there is something mysterious about circles.  Eyes, the sun, the moon...definitely something mesmerizing about circles.   When you compare the radius to the circumference a number appears.  No matter how big or small the circle the same number is created.  The neat thing about this number it that is infinitely unpredictable.  The more precision you seek, it keeps generating numbers if creative ways.  It seems to echo the infinite attribute of creation, associated with divine creativity.

So in a way, understanding the creative nature of pi creates a sort of divine resonance with logical thinkers.  Pi essentially cracks wide open, logical, rational, atheistic minds to a kind of thinking associated with religion and spirituality. 

The Ethiopian π Day Flag


The Brazilian π Day Flag


Canadian π Day Flag

Alternatively, it can be used in Peru too!  For the record Peru's flag came first!

Spanish π Flag


Persian π Flag


Pi is considered a sacred number, what better way to have it stylized like modern Persia's flag.  In this case the number Pi is written in Arabic along the white stripes on the edges of the red and green stripes.  Likewise the central portion has the iconic symbol of Pi. 

National Greek π Flag



The national Greek π flag has 3 white stripes to represent three, 1 blue canton to represent 1/10th, and four blue stripes to represent 4/100ths of the number Pi, which equals 3.14.

Greek Numbers Pi Flag


Since the Greeks originally used letters to represent numbers, we have a flag that reads 3.14.  Gamma is the 3rd letter and is capitalized. Alpha is the middle letter which represents one, but it is lower case because it is a fraction.  Finally delta is the 4th number/letter.  

π Flag for the Tridecimal Base - 13ths

There is more than one way to look at π.  The dominant view is this number is 3.14 but that is an artifact of the decimal system.  Taken from another base, say like the number 13, π becomes the number 3.1AC1049052A2C.  Now how many people can recite that sequence from memory?

Like all the π flags out there, this one is based upon the first three digits of π from the tridecimal, base system of 13 digits, which is 3.1A.  The number 3 is the whole number represented with the international maritime flag for three, which looks like a reverse flag of the French.  Then the number one is the red dot on white in the middle, which looks like the Japanese flag.  Finally the Alpha flag with is white and blue swallowtail design.  Since the international maritime flag for the letter A does has a missing sector this give the central portion a Pac-Man like look.

π Flag in Binary!


Everyone knows about πBut most people do not know what π is in binary.  Instead of 3.14 it is 11.00100100001111!  So in honor of π day we have another flag that honors this oh so magical number know to all of mankind. 

As with the other π flag of different base numbers it only uses the first three digits.  In this case the flag for the international maritime flag for 11 is used with modified zero colours


American π-Day Flag


This is the USA π Flag.  It echos of Pi in two ways.  The first is the obvious white Greek letter for Pi.  Then the design reflects the first three digits of Pi, which are 3.14.  It has three white stripes, one blue canton, and four red stripes, reflective of 3.14.

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

A Pi Day for the Base 9 Family!


Happy π-Day 2019!  Today is Pi Day from a certain point of view.  And that view is from the a base 9 numerical system.  Because with nine digits 3.12 is the correct value of π, end of discussion.

Instead of Einstein being the honorary hero of the day, we have a John the Baptist figure: Simon Newcomb, who was born on a March 12 and was an out of the box mathematician.  Mr. Newcomb was born 44 years before Einstein. Like John B, the mother load of scientific glory was to rest upon a later chosen one to represent Pi: Al Einstein.

Newcomb was a Canaydiyank, born in Nova Scotia, yet became an American citizen and subsequently joined the US Navy.  Newcomb was also a self taught mathematician and discovered Benford's Law in 1881 before Benford, who wrote in about in 1938.  Another fun fact on this spin off of Pi Day concerns his daughter, Anita, was the founder of the US Army Nurse Corps.  

Like Einstein, Newcomb was interested in the speed of light.  Simon also conducted an experiment to determine its value.  So it is so, very appropriate that the glory of Pi Day be spread out a little more to Canada and the US as well.  Now the US Navy has a Pi Day hero!


Monday, March 11, 2019

Happy Pi Day! At least for the Octal Denomination!


Funny thing is that most people celebrate Pi Day on March 14th.  However, it is mere serendipity that sets it to that date.  But there is more than one π Day depending on the type of number system employed.

Likewise, as with any holiday there should be a counter-point view on the whole take of π, as with politics and religion, the prime example is with Christmas vs Hanukkah.  Now when somebody says happy Pi-Day on the 14th of March, you can retort, "I don't celebrate Pi-Day, rather I celebrate Piannukkah on the 11th of March." 

 In this case Pi Day is celebrated on March 11 as calibrated to the base 8 numeral system, which calibrates Pi as the 3.11 to the third place value.

So in honor of the minorities everywhere, March 11 is a kind of π-annahkah?  This flag commemorates the number as the tri-bar represents the number three in international maritime code, and the red disc with in the disc represent 11ths of the Octal Numerical system.

Instead of celebrating Einstein's birthday, the Octal Faction of Pianukkah honors Urbain Le Verrier.  Verrier used math to pinpoint the discovery of Neptune by using mathematics first, instead of combing the nights sky with a telescope.  With Verrier, we verily discovered the 8th planet of our solar system on the night of September 23/24, 1846 (note: Eighth planet for numerical system based upon 8) Le Verrier was born on March 11, 1811—that's 03/11/1811. 

So there you have it, there is more than one way to celebrate π-day!  We now have 'diversity' with Pi.

Sunday, March 10, 2019

Cellular Respiration - Goal Flags of Electrons & Protons for ATP Production


The life force of all multi-cellular organisms is dependent upon an evolutionary symbiosis, I would assume united by the love of life.  Basically this process allows all plants and animals to live.  The net result is the generation of ATP which is represented in this model by Mario's Flower Power.

There are two flags which represent the final destination of the electrons and protons in this process.  The coin flag represents electrons end point, when they unite with oxygen to make water.

The flower power fireball flag represents the final end point for Hydrogen ions, which help make flower power ATP from ADP.   However, those fireballs (H+) that enter the Matrix via ATP Synthase will be sucked back across the membrane by the red, yellow, and purple pipes (proteins) of the Electron Transport Chain!

If you use this to study or understand this process (everyone taking Biology), add in the sound effects with your imagination!




Saturday, March 9, 2019

Karate Kid II - Family Clan Flags on Okinawa


Every once and a while a Hollywood produces a gem or two.  In 1986, the awesomeness of the Karate Kid resulted in a sequel, The Karate Kid II.  Our hero "Daniel-san" went to Okinawa to fight not for a pride or ego, but rather for love and honor.

In the background of are the Japanese style family clan flags.  The yellow flag has a stylized turtle imprint.

 You can see other flags behind the antagonist, which are black, white, and blue.




Nintendo Based Modeling - Electron Transport Chain in the Mitochondria "The Electric Slide"



They asked for it!  So here it is!  Notice the blue flag near this finish spot!

If you have ever seen in image about the electron transport chain, they are as dry as looking at tax documents or crazy alien schematics.  Well here we have a Super Mario Bros. themed diagram.  Basically the electrons are represented by coins.  They do an "Electric Slide" across five proteins.  As the 'Coins/Electrons' move towards the right, protons are pumped into the inter-membrane space.  In our fun model here protons are represented by fire balls.

So what happens is that all the bouncy/fire balls get concentrated in 'inter-space'.  You can imagine them moving and feel free to add the Nintendo sound effects in your head.  Just remember with mushrooms are the source of the elections when fall into their similarly coloured pipes.  Eventually in the final purple pipe (Complex IV) the coins/electrons combine with oxygen and create water.

Finally an artistic, fun, and familiar electron transport chain diagram that does not rely on blobular drawings.

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Heptadecial Pi Day - March 5th


A π-day flag based upon the seven digit numerical system.  It is dedicated to Geradus Mercator, who was born on March, 7 1512.

The flag combines the maritime flags for 3, 0, and 5.

Sunday, March 3, 2019

That Pesky Krebs or Citric Acid Cyle or CAC or Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle or TCA Cycle?


The Krebs or Citric Acid Cycle is common stumbling block for high school biology students across the USA.  Most diagrams are bat-poo crazy for interpretation.  They often look more like schematics for information flow or something like an astrological table reading.  Nonetheless, here is a simplified version made with items that people are more adept to understand.

Basically the dice represent the carbon compound being cut down.  Likewise familiar Nintendo items that relate to power ups have been added where most kids and people under 55 will understand.

In order to "PLAY" the "Cellular Respiration Game" you need to deposit a "25¢ Pyruvate Coin" into the system and you will get a bunch of power ups, which are represented by the 1up green mushrooms, enlarge red mushroom, and fire flower.  Also note that the cycle consumes one drop of water, right after you get the enlarge red mushroom. 

Enjoy!

PS. Oh year there is the Mario Star flag on the right, as this is a flag blog after all.  And if this doesn't help see maybe the awesome Amoeba Sisters can help?

Happy Pi-Day for March 3rd!

A Pi-Flag for March 3, based upon the pentagonal or five numerical system, which is represented by 3.03. The patron saint is Georg Cantor, who was born March 3, 1845.  He coined cardinal or ordinal numbers. 

Saturday, March 2, 2019

Women's π-Day, March 2!


Why does March 14th get all the fuss for Pi-Day.  There is an inherent bias with the decimal system, as established by the patriarchy.  There is more than one way to celebrate π-Day.  The current patriarchy wants us to celebrate π-day on March 14th but hey, hey, ho, ho!  Didn't you know? Three, Oh, Two... is a pie day too!

It's women's history month after all.  The matriarchy has decided that real feminists will celebrate π-day on March 2, besides it's ladies first! Instead of the patriarchy's need to focus on another male savior (like does Einstein seriously needs any more glory?) we put our spotlight on Grete Hermann.  She was born March 2, 1901 (03/02/01) on the first Pi Day of the month, according to the base four numerical system.  Instead of using 10 digits to count, four digits are used in the Quaternary numerical system.

So move over and check your privilege Einstein; it is high time we bring some honor to women who have made masterful contributions to mathematics!  Ms. Hermann laid the foundation for computer algebra and gave a thoughtful critique on quantum mathematics.  Additionally, during WWII she was a part of the German Resistance against the Nazis.

The flag for feminist Quaternary π-day is a tri-bar of red, white, and blue.  In the yellow, red, yellow diamond represents zero, and the blue ring around the disc represents two - as taken from the international maritime signal flags. 


Also, the word patriotism is hereby banished from the feminist world.  We must use Matriotic instead when referring to nation pride!  Thus 4th of July is when the USA commemorates it's Matriotic festivals!  September 11th is now Matriot Day!  Go go Girl Power!



Fermentation Guide & and little yellow flag

Fermentation is basically a way to produce NAD+.  Nad-plus is an improtant ingredient/fuel for energy production when a cell can't get access to oxygen.

Some cells can switch to this auxiliary 'fuel system' that produces that valuable NAD+, which helps extract energy from glucose.

Also note, there are tworking kinds of fermentation.  One that makes a burning sensation. In your muscles when they work hard, and the other that results in alcohol formation.

Friday, March 1, 2019

Glycolysis - Explained with Nintendo Icons


Glycolysis is one of those things that flies into the face of biology students.  Way to complex to really grasp at a first take, but here is some help with recognizable icons from video game land.  Hopefully this helps some of y'all.

The net result is that a six carbon molecule called glucose is smashed up to give us cool new power ups!


You can see a green flag to the right, giving this post a token pass to be on this website.