When you go to a physical conference, you are totally immersed in the moment. You are there for the sessions and hallway conversations, as well as to meet new people and reconnect with those you already know. It has been several years since I attended a physical conference. COVID-19 keeps most folks home even if …
Conference and Event Tips v2
Given the prevalence of COVID-19 and other illnesses, it is important to document a new set of conference and event tips. So, in version 2 of my conference and event tips, I have added a health section with information for protecting not just your own health but the health of those around you. When you …
Voting During a Pandemic Tips
Voting in the United States of America is a civic duty as well as a right. It is a duty in that all citizens should vote, have the right to vote, and vote to better our nation. However, during a pandemic voting will be much more difficult due to constraints imposed by the pandemic, fear …
Everyone Has a Mr. Holland
If you have watched the movie Mr. Holland’s Opus, you will have realized that everyone has had a Mr. Holland: A teacher who was inspirational. A teacher who not only taught but went the extra mile. A teacher who was…more than an educator. I happen to have had several of them, but one stands out: …
Tech Review: Light My Bricks for Lego
Every year, I build a Lego Winter Village for my family. This year, I wanted to add a bit more to it—to go to the next step. I found a company that sells LED lights for Lego: Light My Bricks. Its kits really bring the entire diorama to the next level. I am not one …
The Science of VDM: Pick a Site for a Colony or Colonies
In this article, we continue from our previous discussion, The Science of VDM: The Plan. VDM, or Virtual Design Master, is a technology contest in which contestants must create a technology design based on a fictional backstory, and then implement as much of that design as they can. The current fictional backstory involves a zombie apocalypse. The …
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