Desktop Siege Warfare with Frickin’ Lasers

Not since sharks with frickin’ lasers attached to their heads has someone done something so cool with light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.  What’s totally awesome about this is they’re using such a modern technology to craft such an old-school weapon.

Speaking of old school – you can get one of these cool weapons for your classroom as well!

Pledge at the “Trebuchets for Schools!” reward level.

All of this extra money will be pooled and used to build trebuchets at $20 / each to give to science classrooms. We’re working with Marilyn Gardner at the American Association of Physics Teachers to find good homes for all of the kits we (and you!) donate.

Check it out, it’s for science!

Banana Chips & Bacon

It’s what my daughter wanted to have for supper.  Apparently she’s in good company (see the Elvis Granola bar):

Elvis Granola Bar

In fact I found all sorts of tasty-yet-scary-looking treats while trying to find an image for this post. For example, Buttermilk Pancakes with Chocolate Chips and Bacon:

Buttermilk Pancakes with Chocolate Chips and Bacon

Or how about some Elvis Chocolate Bark:

Elvis Chocolate Bark

A Google search did help me find this recipe, but I’m not brave enough to try it yet.

Love Me Tender Peanut Butter, Bacon & Banana Cookies