11.11.08 f.c.f.s.p. answer

for the last two weeks, we've been running this question:

What is the name of the brown character that is found all over the
internet in photoshop parodies and competitions?

the answer is:
domo-kun, domokun or domo

on my christmas list

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and get recipes here.

free coffee for smart people tuesdays

moving away from math and into technology/nerd pop-culture this week.

here's your question for a free drink (just visit one of my emporiums this week or next and give the answer to a coffee scientist):
What is the name of the brown character that is found all over the internet in photoshop parodies and competitions?

an easy one for the true nerds.

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!