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Diethyl ether, also known as ethyl ether, simply ether, or ethoxyethane, is an organic compound in the ether class with the formula (C2H5)2O. It is a colorless, highly volatile flammable liquid with a characteristic odor. It is commonly used as a solvent and was once used as a general anesthetic.
The anesthetic effects of ether have made it a recreational drug. Diethyl ether in anesthetic dosage is a crude but fairly safe inhalant, which has a long history of recreational use. Disadvantages are the high flammability, especially in conjunction with oxygen, and the long duration of action after discontinuing its administration. One advantage is a well-defined margin between therapeutic and toxic doses, which means one would pass out before dangerous levels of dissolved ether in blood would be reached. With a strong, dense smell, ether causes irritation to respiratory mucosa and is uncomfortable to breathe, often triggering salivation, vomiting, coughing or spasms. In concentrations of 3-5% in air, an anesthetic effect can slowly be achieved in 15-20 minutes of breathing approximately 15-20ml of ether, depending on body weight and physical condition. Ether causes a very long excitation stage prior to blacking out. When breathed in very high concentrations of 15-20% in air, such as the vapor from a soaked rag, diethyl ether can potentially suppress spontaneous breathing with potentially lethal consequences.
In the 19th century and early 20th century ether drinking was popular among Polish peasants. It is a traditional and still relatively popular recreational drug among Lemkos. It is usually consumed in a small quantity poured over milk, water with sugar or orange juice in a shot glass. Drinking any amount of ether may attack the stomach lining and cause unpredictable physical effects.
I've had this little dongle lying around for years. I think I got it from a router or CSU/DSU. It has an RJ45 jack on one end, and can be wired to a DB-9 connector on the other.
Duyen Tran, remember this?
I miss this, when we were young
This was taken in August 2008, just before high school
gooood times
Sneak Peak at the Ether MUL chapter from the book Graffiti Underworld: Villains Vandals, and Visionaries.
Two important questions remain.
1) Will I be able to finish this nested polyhedra sculpture without it collapsing under its own weight?
2) How the hell am I going to transport it to the gallery?
The rain on the lens has added an intresting effect!
Milton Keynes fireworks display 2013, the view from Willen Lake.
It was raining heavily but didn't spoil the show!