Stupidity and Adolescence

Given that I recently sent a link to this website to my administrators and other higher-ups, the following post may be unwise. … but if you’ve read anything else I’ve written, you know that I will take that risk every time, even if falling on my face...

The Auction

In one of my favorite TV shows, Dr. Gaius Baltar is called in to help with questioning a prisoner. He says, “You’ve tried the stick; it’s time to try the carrot.” That was me two months ago. But, you know… without the creepy smirk. Not...

Bad News: Santa is Dead

Whoa, parents! I haven’t given away anything. I’m just the mathematical messenger. Santa is Dead (There should be a source citation for the physics here, but I’ve long since deleted it in favor of this colorful presentation with pictures.) Ho Ho...