Mike -- Now on TV!

As a brief reprieve from the pre-APS meeting pressure, my friend Soren and I decided to go for a bit of Halloween fun. Being a multitasker, we decided to do so while underwater. (It's not November yet -- and recall I once went diving in Lake Superior even then!)

Under a slight drizzle, we joined about ten others from the UW SCUBA club and carved pumpkins underwater. The local news station was there for the festivities, and took a long look at my buddy and myself while we were preparing for the dive, as well as while descending. It turns out I was the one to make the cut for the 10 PM news reel!

It may be more like 15 seconds of fame, but I'll take what I can get.

Only in Wisconsin

Isn't it great when the state in which you live gets 'interesting' press coverage?

It would seem that the Republican candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State is using her affairs with Packers players in the 60's as a campaign tactic.

Wow. Just -- wow.

Going Pink

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. As a part of an effort to raise awareness about the campaign, the Pink for October group has led a rally for websites to change to a pink-based color theme for the month. (For those of you reading an aggregate: kravlor.com)

Being slashdotted doesn't hurt one's awareness, either.

My mother was afflicted with breast cancer -- and was one of its survivors. It changed my life, and that of my family instantly. Hopefully, with enough resources and research the battle against cancer can eventually be won.