mandelbrot set

mandelbrot zoom video, set to classical music.

addictive games

here's a link describing what makes them addictive.

(from the brainiacs at wired.com)

autumn beverage selection

the autumn climate has descended upon us quickly.
with that comes a shift in the time-space-beverage continuum. human beings not only prefer, but find great comfort in drinks riddled with typical autumn flavors. the change in the climate brings with it a desire for pumpkin and apples (not the computer), nutmeg and cinnamon.

at brew nerds, we are delighted to roll out three new beverages, scientifically engineered to enhance all of your autumn activities. whether you've just finished raking leaves, carving a pumpkin, or baking a pie, these beverages are sure to please.

stop in soon, and enjoy a pumpkin spice latte, a caramel apple cider (my favorite) or a spiced cider. they are the liquid equivalent of a hayride.

clarification

allow me to clarify a point that may have been unclear.

the name "free coffee for smart people tuesdays" seems to indicate that the free coffee may only be redeemed on the same tuesday that the question is posed. this, however, is untrue. the question can be answered on any day in the two weeks following the posting. this should give any nerd ample time to read a college level textbook pertaining to the topic of said question.

so.... get back to calculating!

free coffee for smart people tuesdays

here is the inaugural tuesday free coffee question. it is no coincidence that the subject of the first question is calculus, as it is the foundation of all mathematics, and therefore the foundation of all the sciences. but, you already knew that.

it's actually quite simple.

free coffee for smart people tuesdays

in an effort to reward the brilliance of my devoted customers and fellow brew nerds, i'm starting a little promotion entitled free coffee for smart people tuesdays. every other tuesday, that is.

it will work like this:
1. every other tuesday, i will post a question. they will not be for the intellectually inferior.
2. if you're a nerd and you know the answer, then you'll enter one of my coffee emporiums.
3. here you'll inform the coffee scientist on staff of the answer to the question.
4. if you are correct, you'll be rewarded with one free coffee beverage of your choice.
5. you'll sign your name on a nerd hall of fame and wait patiently for two weeks until the next free coffee for smart people tuesday question.

the first question will post tomorrow at 12:01 am.

for the travelling nerd....

...an article with tips for making the best of a dismal situation: the dreaded hotel coffee machine.
(there's even a graph!!)

note: when brew nerds achieves complete galaxy domination, this blog post will self destruct.