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Two math bloggers who write very entertaining posts (but have no RSS feeds alas) are John Baez and Doron Zeilberger.
Baez writes the well known column 'This Week's Finds in Mathematical Physics', which he cleverly called 'This week's..' instead of 'the week's...' so he didn't have to post something every week :). He discusses very technical material in mathematical physics, and is up to week 216 now (as of today), and his writing provides excellent model for a longer form exposition of technical content for the non-expert, something I hope theory CS folk can pick up on.
Doron Zeilberger's articles are less about mathematics and more about the process of doing mathematics, but are hilarious. He doesn't post that often, but all his articles are great to read. His most recent column is May 5, 2005.
This is all part of the theory advocacy process. We have to communicate the value of what we do to funding agencies, but we should try to communicate to a general audience as well. At the very least, the latter sharpens our skills for the former, and at best, we increase the awarenesss of the general population about the work we do.


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blooming pear tree on Doheny
I'm feeling better. Well enough to walk Lulu to the bank this morning and since many of you are covered in snow and freezing weather today, I wanted to share these two photos with you, not to rub it in that we have sunny warm weather (although as I'm writing this, it just got cold and clouded over), but to remind you that little hints of spring are blossoming. (for you kelly!)
my birthday lunch at Sur
Sean just appeared from being down and out with a much worse case of a flu than I have, so I'll be back with you later, maybe even with a daily painting for today. Stay warm and cozy.


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PANA – Vandalia's defense has been making statements all season as the conference's No. 1 unit, but its loudest mark yet this season came in the third quarter last Friday.
Holding Pana to minus-7 yards on just eight plays over four drives in that quarter, the defensive showcase helped allow the Vandals to build a 33-0 lead during an eventual 33-13 victory that spoiled the Panthers' senior night.
BLOOMINGTON – Blake Swofford sat in the back seat of the team's van, just itching to get back on the course.
But with a thunderstorm passing over Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington on Saturday, Swofford and the rest of the field had to take a break from the second round of the Class 1A state tournament until the weather cleared up.
An undefeated conference season is in reach for the Lady Vandals, but to get it, they have to beat Pana on Thursday.
Seven seniors will be recognized prior to the varsity game, and all of them will be looking to make contributions to avenge a loss from earlier this season, when Pana knocked off the Lady Vandals, 10-25, 19-25, in a nonconference game on Sept. 20.
EFFINGHAM – The Vandalia tennis season came to a close last Friday with no wins at the sectional tournament.
But coach Kevin Schroeder had no complaints about how his girls performed.
"They gave it a very good effort," Schroeder said. "The effort was there, but the results don't show where the effort was.
"It just didn't go our way, kind of the opposite of the conference meet."
EFFINGHAM – There was a lot of fight in the South Central volleyball team in two matches on Saturday, but the Lady Cougars couldn't quite get past the top two teams in the National Trail Conference.
Playing in the gold flight of the NTC Tournament at St. Anthony High School, South Central played poorly in the first sets of losses to St. Anthony and Windsor, but both times unsuccessfully tried to rally to force a third set to finish third in the tournament.
The Lady Eagles went 3-2 at the National Trail Conference Tournament, but still earned fourth place as champions of the silver flight.
Senior Savannah Feezel had 58 kills during the tournament, which saw St. Elmo (22-8) beat Cowden-Herrick, 25-13, 25-20, and Brownstown, 25-21, 25-10, last Thursday; lose to South Central, 20-25, 25-19, 20-25, last Friday; and beat Neoga, 25-7, 25-10, and fall to Stew-Stras, 23-25, 25-18, 19-25, on Saturday.
Because Neoga went on to beat Stew-Stras, the Lady Eagles came away with the silver flight on tie=breaker criteria.
Five local players were recently awarded all-conference honors from the National Trail Conference in baseball.
South Central's Dan Diss, Fischer Tharp and Noah Powless, and St. Elmo's Connor Beasley were named all-conference, while South Central's Kyle Bray was named honorable mention.
Dan Diss
The senior was South Central's ace this season, striking out 51 batters en route to a 5-2 record. He also had a save and a 3.13 earned-run average.
Offensively, he hit .365, with 15 RBI. His on-base percentage was .469.
Vandalia sophomore Ben Strobel entered Monday's South Central Conference cross country championship meet as an individual and earned all-conference honors by placing fourth at Southwestern. His time of 17:05 was just 28 seconds behind the champion.
The Vandalia soccer season ended last Wednesday with a 3-0 loss to Hillsboro at the regional tournament.
Blake Torbeck had 17 saves for the Vandals, and the game was the final one for Jeff Bradley (pictured) and five other seniors.
The stat leaders of Vandalia's fall sports teams are all listed below. Statistics are calculated using stats taken in-person when possible. For other games, coaches reports are used.
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STATEN ISLAND, NY – Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, issued the following statement today following the U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
"The Supreme Court today officially declared that our current government pays no heed to the Constitution. Neither the President, nor Congress, nor the Supreme Court appears willing to protect life or liberty.
"If ever there were a time in history when the American people needed to be informed voters on Election Day, this is it."
Priests for Life filed a lawsuit in February against the Health and Human Services mandate that all employers provide contraception to their employees free of charge. That lawsuit will continue.
"Priests for Life will remain vigilant on the issue of contraception," Father Pavone said. "The mandate is a brazen attack on our religious liberty. Today's ruling on Obamacare was a setback, but it is not the end of the battle."
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Before 18 year old Zach Sobiech lost his battle with cancer, he rose to internet fame with his original song "Clouds" that was written as a farewell to his family and friends.
Written by Mary Divine and Originally Published in Pioneer Press on July 23rd, 2013
The mother of Zach Sobiech, the Lakeland teenager whose song "Clouds" went viral shortly before he died of cancer at age 18, has inked a deal to write an inspirational book about her son.
Thomas Nelson, a Christian bookseller, has bought the North American rights to "Clouds," by Laura Sobiech.
According to Publishers Weekly, Thomas Nelson is "comparing the inspirational book to the megaseller 'The Last Lecture,' and said it will give readers 'the story behind the music and the boy behind the phenomenon.' "
"Clouds" is scheduled for publication May 20, 2014, the first anniversary of Zach Sobiech's death, Laura Sobiech said.
"After Zach died, I started writing," Laura Sobiech said. "I've been thinking about writing for a long time because I think there is a story underneath what everybody has heard that should be told, too. I've always been more interested in the spiritual side of things and that thread of what God did for us and for Zach, so that was the story that I wanted to tell."
Sobiech was diagnosed with bone cancer three years before he died. Last fall, he wrote and performed "Clouds" as a farewell to family and friends. It has received more than 7.7 million hits on YouTube.
Proceeds from the sale of the song and YouTube views are being donated to the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund through the Children's Cancer Research Fund. More than $360,000 has been raised to date.
Two months after Zach Sobiech's death, Laura Sobiech said Tuesday that her family was weathering "the calm after the storm."
"We're doing all right. We're kind of getting used to life," she said. "A lot of changes were going to happen now anyhow. Zach would have been going off to college, and Alli (his sister) was getting married and moving away. A lot of that would have happened anyway, and I guess there's some comfort in that."
Efforts are underway to have "Fix Me Up," a duet about friendship and cancer by Zach Sobiech and his best friend and songwriting partner, Samantha "Sammy" Brown, appear on the soundtrack of an upcoming movie. The movie, "The Fault in Our Stars," is based on a best-selling novel by John Green that was Zach Sobiech's favorite book. It's about two teenagers who meet and fall in love while attending a support group for children with cancer.
Fans of "Fix Me Up" have been using Twitter and other social media to promote the song for the movie. "It's a real grassroots effort," Laura Sobiech said.
Brown, 18, of Stillwater, will travel to Los Angeles on Thursday to meet with singer Jason Mraz's management team. Justin Balboni, director of the "My Last Days" documentary that featured Zach Sobiech, arranged the meeting.
Brown will be accompanied by her mother, Anne Greenwood Brown; Laura Sobiech and her daughter Grace; and Amy Adamle, Zach Sobiech's girlfriend.
"(Sammy's) excited and a little nervous but in a good way," said Greenwood Brown.
The women will be attending Balboni's wedding Saturday. Brown will sing at the ceremony, and Laura Sobiech said, "They're going to have a empty seat for Zach."
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So....just found out that everyone's favorite burrito spot (let the "my burrito spot that no-one else knows about is way better" begin) Papalote has a second location at Fulton and Masonic. Had no idea! This changes everything. The map below shows where burritos can be found.
Also, the Sturmey Archer 3-speed shifter we put up on the site a couple days ago is selling quite well. We have also been getting emails to increase our internally geared lineup, and maybe offer hubs by themselves. We have had our IGGY wheelset around for a while; it uses the S-RF3 hub, which is a 3 speed non-coaster model that we like a lot. It has solid engagement, a good looking finish, and the standard gear spread. We have been lacing them up to a 36-hole box section rim of ours with our track hub up front. The rims look good on a variety of bikes, and more and more people are looking (especially in hilly areas like we have here) for a little versatility while maintaining a clean aesthetic.
Anyway, this brings us to our question for you all, which is: what other hubs would you like to see us carry? 3-speed coaster? 5-speed? Drum brake hubs? Let us know!


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Report: Wizards agree to deal with G Maynor
The Washington Wizards and free agent guard Eric Maynor have reportedly agreed to a multi-year contract.
According to multiple media sources, the deal is two years at the biannual exception. However, free agent contracts cannot be signed until July 10.
Maynor, selected by the Utah Jazz with the 20th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, has spent the bulk of his career as a reserve for the Oklahoma City Thunder before being moved to the Portland Trail Blazers at the trade deadline last year.
In 64 games last season, Maynor averaged 4.5 points and 2.8 assists per game.
Over a four-year career with the Jazz, Thunder, and Blazers, the 26-year-old has averaged 4.5 points, 3.0 assists and 1.3 rebounds per contest. He missed most of the 2011-12 season due to an ACL injury.
The move gives the Wizards a solid backup behind franchise player John Wall. Washington used five different point guards last year, as the team battled through various injuries and roster changes.


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This is where I've chosen to put some images that might frighten away some of my less adventurous Bent Objects visitors. For those who wish I would keep all my work together on one blog, it's my blog, so I get to do whatever I want with it. So there! ;)
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Comparing Apples to Oranges No.2
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- karamia134 said...
*Spews diet cherry coke all over her laptop, and curses terry though the bubbles coming out of her nose*
*Sends Terry her repair bill*
- October 3, 2007 at 4:38 PM
- The Takeout Wench. said...
Heehee. ;)
- October 3, 2007 at 4:46 PM
Cracks me up how you find the most anatomically correct fruit!
- October 3, 2007 at 6:43 PM
Did you FIND the orange that way or did you create the orange that way???
- October 5, 2007 at 2:58 PM
lol. only you could make us feel dirty looking at produce! nice job. : P
- October 5, 2007 at 3:08 PM
- Terry said...
Because of the oranges right to privacy, I prefer not to talk about her in a public forum. Her physical nature is between her and the others in the fruit basket.
- October 6, 2007 at 12:34 PM
The apple...she's pointing . Oh my.
- October 9, 2007 at 9:08 PM
- Lynn said...
I can't go through the produce section of my grocery store without giggling thanks to you. Curses upon you. But good, naughty curses ;)
Thanks for your dirty mind.
- October 10, 2007 at 8:10 PM
- Lisa Andel said...
And to think I almost passed this site by ...
I needed that laugh. Thanks.
- October 22, 2007 at 4:37 PM
- sprouthead said...
While I really like the touches added by the bottle of Crisco and the kitchen towel bed of the initial "Comparing Apple to Oranges," I thought this was even better because of its lack of "props." It really lets your wire work shine!
I love how you've got the banana crawling on all fours, and the orange and apple reclining!
- October 29, 2007 at 7:51 PM


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With stored energy wire connectors, the wire is held intact regardless of vibration and thermal cycling.
More than 25 yr ago, back-wired devices were installed throughout the commercial and residential electrical market. Although they worked and were economically efficient, they sometimes suffered from arcing, which led to carbon buildup along the spring-loaded copper contacts. Many electrical workers believed the spring-like, stored-energy contacts were problematic because they lacked sufficient contact surface area. As a result, most refused to use them anymore.
More recently, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) introduced another form of spring-loaded, stored-energy contacts, forcing the industry to re-evaluate the use of stored energy connector.
Traditionally used for very small power circuits and control circuits in both commercial and industrial building management and DCS systems, the new stored-energy terminals fall into two categories:
A new form of the old "punch down block" or "terminal block" that has been used for years in the telephone industry.
A totally new concept in which a spring pushes against the back half of the connector, holding together the two mating halves of the terminal block.
To load the wire into the spring-loaded terminal, the electrician must force the two halves apart with a screwdriver or similar lever, insert the stripped wire into the opening, and then remove the tool to release the force of the spring. The spring then forces the two halves of the terminal into intimate contact with the wire. When the wire is held in this manner, vibration and the coefficient of thermal expansion of the conductors are of no consequence. In the past, if you were working with a terminal that had a setscrew, you had to worry about the screw contacting the wire and causing damage. Fortunately, the setscrew on new connectors only pushes against the spring-loaded terminal, so there is no way that thermal cycling or vibration of the setscrew can cause the wire termination to loosen, nor can the twisting of the setscrew deform the wire.
This same concept also led to the design of stored energy connectors for large power cables. A "spring-loaded" connector designed for use with power cables makes sense, particularly where intermittent loads or machine vibration thermal cycling is prevalent or where cold flow is a concern. In addition, the connectors are made of an aluminum alloy, coated with an EC-90 anti-corrosion coating and using anti-oxidant compound to assure compatibility between dissimilar metals.
These UL-approved, stored-energy terminations offer fast termination time using only standard socket tools and end wrenches. When you first insert wire into the opening of this type of connector, 30° of space will separate both halves of the connector. As you tighten the bolt, however, the compression force will bend one of the halves, pinching or holding the wire in place. Most importantly, these connectors always remain tight using interacting levers, which generate a constant, repeatable pressure connection regardless of the electrical currents to which they are subjected. It's important to note, however, that you still must not over-torque the mounting bolts, which causes them to stretch and lose tensile strength.
Just as with the stored energy wire terminators for small wires, these new connectors for large cables are designed so that a setscrew can't damage the conductor strands or loosen from vibration. A single bolt securely holds together both pieces of the connector, which are rated at 90°C (see photo, right). The metal-to-metal conductive surface area is under continuous pressure, which assures a low electrical resistance. The constant pressure between the machined lug surfaces minimizes the potential for galvanic corrosion on these important conductive surfaces. Separate bolt hardware secures the lug to the bus bar, using the familiar Bellville washer technology. Since the second bolt can be installed through the lug and the equipment bus bar, the stored energy of the connector can simultaneously assure continuous tight contact pressure between the wire and the lug, as well as between the lug and the bus bar.
To make installations even more rapid and cost-effective, multiple wire lugs are available factory-mounted on a single "power bar" (see photo, right). This eliminates the need for several forms of taps and kerneys, while simultaneously negating the possibility of setscrew loosening, which sometimes occurs with stranded conductors.
Offering the benefits of minimal installation effort and material and tooling costs, new forms of stored-energy termination are putting an old technology to new use in the electrical industry. Although spring-loaded, stored-energy problems encountered resistance from electrical workers more than 25 yr ago, improvements to their design that promote longevity and circuit dependability have made them a viable option for the termination of large cables today.


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Civil Service Board delays action.
Lafourche Parish's Civil Service Board will have to review the case of former spokesman Logan Banks further before determining if he was improperly fired last year.
The board heard more than three hours of testimony from parish employees at a Wednesday hearing before deciding it could not immediately rule.
Banks was fired in the wake of Hurricane Isaac last year. He had served as the parish's spokesman for 11 months.
The spokesman acts as a liaison for media and crafts outreach efforts for the local government.
Banks claims he was the scapegoat for political pressure following parish government's attempts to communicate the conditions in Kraemer and Bayou Boeuf immediately following Isaac.
Parish President Charlotte Randolph's testimony characterized Banks as "aloof" during the storm and said he was fired for shortcomings during his 11 months of employment and his failure to accurately portray conditions in Kraemer and Bayou Boeuf.
Randolph's attorneys presented testimony from a handful of parish employees who claimed Banks had trouble grasping the technical aspects of the job and others who claimed he was slow to produce news releases.
There is no written review in Banks' employment file, though a review did take place, Randolph said. In this review, Randolph said Banks was informed of his professional shortcomings and agreed to improve.
This evaluation was not properly processed by government officials because Randolph said Banks turned it into the wrong place.
While some of the discussion focused on Banks' job performance, one particular episode is said to be the final straw in his employment.
The night and early morning of Aug. 30 saw Isaac dump massive amounts of rain into the watershed that drains areas, including north Lafourche. Water pressed against the levees protecting Kraemer and Bayou Boeuf.
There were plans to evacuate those communities, but that didn't happen. Instead a small army of residents, parish workers, jail trusties and officers worked through Thursday night into Friday morning fortifying the levees.
Their efforts were successful, though the water did overtop the levee in places.
Phone calls from residents to New Orleans media and a news release from Gov. Bobby Jindal's office the following day set rumors flying.
Some calls indicated flooding and substantial failure of the area's levees. The news release stated that local officials conducted a voluntary evacuation of 1,000 people, the levee had overtopped and assistance had been offered with search and rescue efforts.
Bank's says he was ordered by Randolph's husband, George, to quell rumors those rumors.
The Daily Comet and Courier quoted Banks as saying there was no evacuation and that the situation was under control.
Randolph said Banks' statement was not approved, and it incorrectly down played the situation — warranting his termination.
Because the story contradicted reports of an evacuation, but was truthful, Banks argued he was made the fall-guy when Jindal's office called inquiring about the discrepancy.
Randolph admits to speaking with Jindal's spokesman Kyle Plotkin, but said Banks' job failures was the reason he was fired.
At Randolph's request, the Daily Comet and Courier corrected the article to clarify the governor's statements.
The board will meet again Feb. 6 to render its decision. Board Vice Chairwoman Joyce Leonard said the board needed to "review more data" before coming to a decision.
She declined further comment.
Neither Banks nor Randolph would comment after the meeting.