1. Flight BA 666-0057, learning to fly a Boeing 737-400 with Captain Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden). Best way to kick-start my 30s and end 2011. Photographed by flight-crew Kim Phillips. Click on the photo for the Flight 666 experience on Flickr.

    Flight BA 666-0057, learning to fly a Boeing 737-400 with Captain Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden). Best way to kick-start my 30s and end 2011. Photographed by flight-crew Kim Phillips. Click on the photo for the Flight 666 experience on Flickr.

  2. Diamonds and Rust (Live at Beach Street)

    by Cel Kulasekaran and Kim Phillips
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    Recorded live at Beach Street, Boston. For my father, M. Kulasekaran, in celebration of his 60th year. This version is a cover of Judas Priest’s acoustic take, which was originally written and performed by Joan Baez.

    This performance has a number of firsts. It is my first solo song recorded with a vocalist. It is also Kim’s (vocals) first recording and she has never sung before. We had a lot of fun recording this track.

    Guitar: Ibanez SA 420X
    Bridge: DiMarzio Tone Zone and Piezos
    Neck: DiMarzio Air Norton

  3. Anonymous asked: have you updated your analysis on par11 vs. hiho recently? Your game times are significantly longer in your 2009 analysis than are actual.

    How so, measured in number of rallies? I have not revisited the simulation since. The study was intended to compare the relative game/match length against the HiHo scoring system. It was never intended to simulate game times in minutes, but rather measured by the number of rallies played under both systems (relatively, not absolutely).

    If you would care to elaborate on your observation, then perhaps I could offer a better discussion. Do you have data?

  4. A recent shot of my current Iwagumi. I have been letting the eco-system take it’s course naturally. While barely feeding the eco-system, it’s inhabitants remain happy with the current cycle. The Baby Dwarf Tears have bounced back from multiple algae outbreaks and a miscalculation of nutrient dosing with the help of Amano Shrimps and Three Ottos.

    A recent shot of my current Iwagumi. I have been letting the eco-system take it’s course naturally. While barely feeding the eco-system, it’s inhabitants remain happy with the current cycle. The Baby Dwarf Tears have bounced back from multiple algae outbreaks and a miscalculation of nutrient dosing with the help of Amano Shrimps and Three Ottos.