I’ve Been Accepted to Speak at Ignite Ann Arbor!
I guess my proposal impressed the right people, because I'm now going to speak at Ignite in Ann Arbor on the 4th of March. I'm going to be giving an introduction to British slang, partly because I love British comedy, and partly because I love language in general. This event ... read more.
A Modified Pascal’s Wager
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="If we didn't laugh, we would probably cry. Photo by Anthony M. on Flickr. CC-BY licensed."][/caption] Something occurred to me on the way home from university today. I was remembering back to a fellow I knew once upon a time who was a pretty depressing character. He was ... read more.
First Principles
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="Coils like this one are still often handmade from first principles by hobbyists, due to the expense and limited range of values available commercially. Photo by Windell H. Oskay at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories. CC-BY licensed."][/caption] Being a physics student, I'm all about "first principles." Next semester, ... read more.
No New Oscilloscope For Me
[caption id="attachment_276" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="*sigh* You will be missed. Photo from Rigol\'s web site."][/caption] I was going to buy a new oscilloscope today. A Rigol DS1052E, to be precise. A nice, new, digital scope capable of mixed-signal operation. They aren't a high-end scope, but for the money, there is nothing else ... read more.
She Makes Good Songs, Too.
And now, here's my chance to test out Bandcamp's embedded player technology. :) Again, I would point out that this is not the style of music I would make, but I do quite like the song. I believe the lady's name is Laura Kidd, but she goes under the moniker She ... read more.
I Want a Hackerspace!
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="240" caption="The Hacker Dojo in Mountain View, CA. Photo by mightyohm on Flickr. CC licensed."][/caption] A while ago, I was a member of my local Freecycle list. I'd link to it, but I really don't feel like it at the moment. It was limited, but useful. I gave some ... read more.
Withdrawal Symptoms
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="180" caption="Yeah, I could use some of that. Photo by Shiny Things on Flickr. CC licensed."][/caption] I withdrew from my modern physics class. Well, not officially, not just yet, but I didn't show for the test yesterday. I think that states my intentions loud and clear. I had told the ... read more.
This Isn’t Going to Work, Is It?
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="180" caption=""I see engineering in your future..." Photo courtesy of benleto on Flickr. CC-licensed."][/caption] I want to be a celebrity scientist. Yeah, I know. It's a stupid idea, isn't it? Well, yes and no. Yes it is, as celebrity is difficult to achieve by plan, often fleeting at best, and ... read more.
“He was a wiz with a cricket bat.”
I'm going to break my usual pattern and post an mp3 for your enjoyment. This comes from Mr. B the Gentleman Rhymer and is called "Timothy." Mr.B THE GENTLEMAN RHYMER - Timothy by tomrobinson This isn't my usual style of music but I really do love this quirky kind of ... read more.
The Eternal Prototyper
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="240" caption="By audreyjm529 on Flickr. Thank you for the lovely CC-licensed photo!"][/caption] I finally decided that, though I am decidedly a smart-ass, I just can't play one all the time. I just don't think I have the wherewithal to be a gonzo physicist, homemade music tech blogger, and ... read more.
