LRFD

I went to an engineering class with Rebecca and understood the variables for calculating the stresses on steel pillars for about a nanosecond. Then the professor referred to “Out of Straightedne... Read More

He’s Back

The Stork is back at the pond: Nurit saw him on Tuesday and I got this picture. He has scared the fish and tipped over the plants but most of the fish seem to have survived.  He is officially a Great... Read More

Quipod

Here is an idea that is so simple and obvious that the picture explains it: You can buy one from this very clever company in the UK: IWOOT (stands for “I Want One Of Those”) I was first in... Read More

A New Verb

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“Deaning” On Saturday during a presentation to the Parent Council at Swarthmore the new Dean of Students used the term “deaning.”  It was the first time I had heard the verb f... Read More

Good News

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Pictures are back: A bronze sculpture in Buckhead, GA  Thanks to the great work of Matt G. pictures are back.   I’ll be busy the next few days catching up with all of the terrific stories I ha... Read More

South Carolina

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On our trip east we have driven through South Carolina twice.  Both times we got off the freeway and drove through some small towns.  The people are wonderfully friendly and the scenery is beautiful... Read More