I noticed yesterday that at least one local radio station has started up their endless loop of holiday tunes. At least this year they had the decency to start it up a little later than they did last year.
Let the holiday saturation begin!
Time for more writing
Just finished submitting one paper to JNMT. A couple of days ago I found out that an abstract I submitted to the SIIM annual meeting was accepted, so now I have to write up a paper to submit to JDI and a 12 minute talk for the meeting.
Since the meeting’s not until June, I have some time for the talk. Need to get working on the paper pretty quick though.
Walking on water
Cornstarch and water to be precise. In the proper mix, it becomes a non-newtonian fluid that behaves like a solid when placed under stress, and a liquid otherwise. I’ve seen demonstrations of the stuff on a much smaller scale, but never anything this size. Looks like fun!
Found at Physics Blog.
Remembrance Day
For Canadians, Remembrance day is generally a very solemn day. It’s a day to remember the Canadian soldiers that fell in battle in the first and second World Wars and other past conflicts, and the ones currently in battle. Canadians have played small but significant roles in past conflicts, and continue to do so today.
Take a moment out of your day to remember and think about what those soldiers have done and are doing now.
Blues Brothers quote
Elwood: It’s 106 miles to Chicago, we’ve got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it’s dark and we’re wearing sunglasses.
Jake: Hit it.
From The Blues Brothers