To make things easy we’ll need three different programs.  Let us start with the most basic:

Chi

hit the ‘program’ button (here on callled prgm), then arrow over to the ‘New’ menu and choose ‘Create New’.

name it ‘Chi’ – Enter the following code

Disp "Input Observerd"
Input O
Disp "Input Expected"
Input E
((O-E)^2/E -> C


We now have our Chi-Squared function so now lets make the Probability Density program.  Again, create a new program, called ‘ChiTable’ here – and enter the following code:

N-1 -> D
(T^((D/2)-1)*e^(-T/2))/(2^(D/2)*(((N-1)!)*(D/2)))->P


Alright almost done – let’s tie it all together with our main program. Again new program, called here ‘ChiSQR’ – enter the following code:

0->R&8800
0->T
0->N
0->C
0->P
Disp "Number of Sets"
Input N
While R ≠ N
R+1 ->R
prgmCHI
C+T->T
Disp T
End
PrgmCHITABLE
Disp "Probability"
Disp P

Alright – so let’s test it to make sure it works – Hit PRGM, EXEC Tab, Then CHISQR and input the following information:

The program should output 2.88 for the first set, then 5.76 for the second and the probability should be .03307……something.

If you don’t get that double check your work.

• Create a Compost Bin, cause buying one is like crazy expensive.

Materials:

• Several lengths of wood
• Blue plastics shipping drum (50 gallon)
• Length of pipe
• Throw Bolt and two hinges

Tools:

• Soldering Iron (not a nice one either)
• saw, nails, screwdriver, measuring tape

Procedure:

1) Create Frame

• Measure wood frame such that length is equal to drum height plus 1 inch on each side. Height of supports as diameter of drum plus three inches.
• Add feet to frame such that length of foot on each side is greater than half the radius of the drum from the center.
• Cut V’s into the vertical supports – these need to be twice as deep as the radius of the axle pipe you are planning to use.

2) Axelize Drum

• Using Soldering Iron burn holes into the top and bottom of drum at the center of the circle
• Throw the length of pipe through from one hole out the next.  You measured it first, right?
• A little bit of pipe sticking out should fit well into the vertical supports.

3) Add Door and perforate Drum

• Take a piece of 8.5 X 11 paper and place it so it’s middle is at the middle (height wise) of the drum. Mark the four corners.
• Use the soldering iron to burn out the corners so you can start to saw through it.
• Keep the piece you cut out.
• Reattach the cut piece as the door using the hinges and throw bolt (orientate so that they are on opposite sides from one another.)
• using the soldering iron burn out holes along the drum for aeration – you don’t need to go overboard – maybe a dozen.

Further Projects:

• Have a compost party – seriously it’s just an excuse to get drunk
• Customize the Compost for serious degradation.

Lost Gorilla - last Seen falling out the back of a meat truck

Craig at nevernothing wanted some outlandish advice on scavenger hunts, or he wanted to rub it in that we weren’t in Portland for the one they had planned. Being generous and not paranoid that everyone I know secretly hates me we brought up the point up at a Autoshop.

Here are three suggestions to improve any scavenger hunt:

1. 1. Restriction on Buying – The challenge isn’t enough unless you do it for free. There in is the twist and novelty.
2. 2. Geographical Limits – set up precise limits that are allowed. Usually anything in a 30 minute radius. Anything greater in area than that and the groups dissolve into individuals and the game becomes a solitary affair.
3. 3. Include substitutes – The idea here is that while some challenges can be achieved in a literal manner there should be a way to achieve things in a more metaphorical manner. So if there is a Eiffel Tower challenge actually bringing an Eiffel Tower replica may be a lot less fun then creating one.

Now some other ideas about actual challenges:

• Team Exchange Challenge – Teams may have to collect members of opposing teams.
• The Chuckle Challenge – Tell a joke to a stranger that makes them laugh.
• Apparition Challenge – Create a image of the Virgin Mary (or other recognizable individual) on a wall, tortilla, birthmark, etc.
• Head shots Challenge – Try to give away signed pictures of oneself to diners and other eateries. Bonus points for getting them hung on the wall.
• Photo Ghost Challenge – Get pictures taken of you getting your picture taken by someone you don’t know . That is being in the background of a strangers photo and have that event itself photographed.
• Phrase Generator – Have a stranger say a predefined phrase without them knowing what the phrase is by couching them or twisting it into the conversation somehow.
• Today’s Word Is Challenge – Try to get a stranger to use a uncommon word in conversation – again no telling them what it is but couching and twisting are allowed.
• Today’s Word Is (shortbus version) – Choose a ridiculously easy word, when a stranger says it emit shrieks and/or confetti carry on at great length – Don’t tell them it is the word of the day just react to it each time they say it until they deduce the matter themselves or leave.
• Penny Dispenser – try to give away a roll of pennies one by one to passers by.
• L. Ron Challenge – Start a religion get a convert.
• Art Giveaway Challenge – give a piece away or convince someone that what you just gave them is art.
• Walking Yard Sale – A spontaneous clothing swap with a stranger.
• Memory Give Away – give someone a memory of yours (or give them something they’ll never forget).
• Mr. Bojangles – Post 10 missing gorilla signs around town, different colors for different teams. (as above)
• Kick Ass New Pad Challenge – first person to receive a building or a house wins (remember no purchases).

And that is what we have so far.

Pieter

I like it but is it Header worthy?

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