The Summer 2005 issue of Furman Magazine had a six-page write-up of Laura’s research in nanotechnology. The issue featured interviews with her, several of her students, and colleagues that are working on the project. It also has images taken with her scanning, tunnelling microscope (STM) and atomic force microscope (AFM). Needless to say, I’m quite … Read More “Thinking Small” »
This weekend marks the 25th Anniversary of Art in the Park in Greenville. The show started out in Cleveland Park, and has moved locations several times. It’s current location is less in the park and more out on main street, but it is set up to take advantage of the renovated Falls Park in the … Read More “Art in the Park” »
So now we REALLY know why God sent Katrina to destroy New Orleans. It wasn’t because of Southern Decadence or any other form of partying. It was because of their penchant for shrimp and crawdads…
The India Palace is not new to me. For a time, it was the only place to get Indian cuisine in Greenville. For my last night of bachlorhood while Laura is away, I stopped in and thought it was high time for a review of one of our favorite restaurants.
If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch,
“Who’s on First?” might have turned out something like this:
I may have to start an entire new category for Google Earth and Google Maps. I found this article on the UK Register, via Fark.com. Apparently South Korea and Thailand have asked that sensitive images be blocked. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, takes a more realistic view, according to Brigadier Daya Ratnayake, "In this era … Read More “Google Earth Threatens Democracy” »
Are you concerned about where you go to arrive if you dig a very deep straight infinitous hole on Earth? Your problems are solved! [sic] Thus begins the site "If I dig a very deep hole…" Using this Google Maps application, you can tell where you would eventually end up if you started digging straight … Read More ““If I dig a very deep hole…”” »
It was possibly the most surreal away game road trip I’ve taken. I picked up my friend Tex from Grapevine, Texas, at the airport, and were joined by Paul W for the trek to Cullowhee for the Furman game against Western Carolina University.
I don’t know why this always happens right in front of me. We’re on the ramp onto the interstate. Despite the fact that there is an ACCELERATION LANE to merge into the traffic stream, the dufous in front of me turns on a left turn signal, puts on the brakes, and comes to a complete … Read More “Pet Traffic Peeve” »
I found this link via the "Popular" listings on del.icio.us. This page has an "Imagination Prompt Generator", where, at the touch of a button, one can get ideas for one’s blog, journal, or essay assigned by a sadistic teacher. Here are a few gems… Describe your first ‘crush’. What was the person like? Could you … Read More “Inspiration Generator?” »