Heh... the lady at the cash register at the Broad Cafe was wondering if my blue shoes, turquoise socks, and giant ostrich on my shirt were part of a Halloween costume. Nope... that's just how I dress normally. :)

I'm sure most of you have seen science exhibits where the Bernoulli principle is used to make a ball levitate in mid-air.


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So, it seems that this weekend I'll be away at the annual CNSE Retreat. This year it'll be at Aliso Creek, over near Laguna Beach. It should be fun, as besides some spiffy talks there will also be a session for playing with Lego Mindstorms, and an ocean kayaking trip. There's also apparently a Halloween party there on Saturday, which I seem to be ( Read more... )