First off, Blacker than Black: A scientist has created a black substance that absorbes more than 99 percent of light, according to the Washington Post. The substance could render something invisible, which means yes, it's of great interest to the Defense Department. It's also ideal for highly efficient solar panels since it absorbes virtually all light. And then, one could make a Harry Potteresque Invisibility Cloak from it...
This invention has wonderful applications for science fiction stories. I'm definitely keeping it in mind. And it was invented in NY State (at RPI, not all that far from you, Dave...)
Secondly, I have a master's degree and I can't close out a frigging cash register. I must have turned the key the wrong way and once I did that no amount of hitting the "clear" key or even turning the machine off would help. Finally I called my coworker who uses the *$%& thing regularly and she got me to the point where I could get the cash drawer out and lock it up safely. Bah.
Nothing new on the adoption or home-hunting front.
I did tell you all I'm going to Anime Boston, didn't I? Have to decorate my T-shirt for my day costume. Yes, I'll post pictures. I'm going to look like the kid on the cover of this book. Well, kind of. You might even want to try reading Hikaru no Go (Ralph, it's about right for your older kids--they'll get some Japanese culture and learn about a complex strategy game as well as reading a fun story! I think it may be up Brian's alley).
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There is a negative correlation between advanced degrees and practical skills, you know. :) Ask any mathematician. :)
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