May 2011 – While Busy Making Other Plans …

A young undergraduate in Australia has discovered the location of the universe’s “missing mass”, a mystery to astrophysicists for decades. Read about this 22-year-old woman’s breakthrough finding here.

For some background on this issue, read this from Nasa’s layperson-oriented history pages.

Unlikely Camouflage

Snapped while walking to work …

A Standing Ovation

As outgoing four-year president of the Band Boosters, last night Kim received not only a standing ovation, but a floral bouquet and gift certificate for a night out on the town. The occasion was the annual awards banquet for the LHS band program.

And Ivi also received an award for her participation in band and the music program.

Fantasy of the Day

As inspired by this Citroen catering truck, as shown on EBay … I’m sure this would go well in Portland (for example, this and this). Maybe Ivi could be convinced to participate in such a food-oriented venture …

Here’s the seller’s description:

1974 Citroen HY Diesel Market Van, second owner, has 4 fridges underneath the counter top and a glass refrigerated display case in the front. Interior lights and receptacles. Fridges run on 220 volts. Also it has a propane gas hob and crepe grill.

Its original owner used it as a cheese van and drove it daily to the open air markets all around southwest France.

The fridges are set up to charge over night via electric and then drive around all day without the electric connected. The fridges have big solid blocks that freeze and store the cold so they keep cold all day without using any electric. I have had a thermostat fitted so I can control how cold the fridges get, they will get as cold as a freezer if needed. It has a sink with a battery water pump ( cold water only ), and two holding tanks for clean water and waste water. This van can hold alot of food and drinks! Every thing works well, it starts and drives great. It has not been registered in the USA and has all the orignal plates, ( French ). Has a clear title. We have had it for 7 years and used it at fairs and festivals.

You will never find another one like this anywhere on this planet, go ahead and try !

Rohit in Valencia

Republished from Rohit … this is definitely worth sharing! By the Valencia, Spain architect Santiago Calatrava

Demonstration at Farmers Market

To mark the opening of the season for the downtown Farmers Market, the LHS Jazz Ensemble performed at Max Square, the market venue. At one juncture, Ivi and her friend/jazz band colleague, Marina, demonstrated some special dance moves. See more pics

Faces of Competition

As a follow-on to the previous Just Takes Practice post, friend John suggests this, a showing of the “15 best faces at the World Table Tennis Championships“.

Playing With Time

Here are some nice time-lapse sequences done in New York, Quebec City, Chicago, Toronto and Montreal. Hit the >< icon to go full-screen for best effect.