. @govchristie can we make it official here in NJ? RT @timoreilly I think we also ought to have a #DennisRitchieDay http://t.co/JIhZIfMl

fyi -- how capacitors work, short version: it's a tale of forbidden love, of yearning across vast distances, on a subatomic scale...

Next time someone tells you they are a "technologist", ask them how a capacitor works.

In case you haven't seen it yet: this wonderful article by @scanlime about some of her work at sifteo:  http://bit.ly/VnbCaD 

@greatdismal Steampunk Justin Bieber Christmas video features breakdancing, large ventilation fans. http://t.co/WDiT0TeR

@greatdismal alternate ways to track readers' progress: http://bit.ly/arB1lC

Create Something Great with Arduino: http://t.co/6cB5xf1G @arduinoteam @mbanzi @tigoe @adafruit

Why do blue leds cost so much? Smurf blood.

@greatdismal my favorite autochromes are by J H Lartigue: http://bit.ly/gvPCKC

sparkly waterproof LED strips from @adafruit! http://t.co/23MDSr5K

Fact: It's more difficult to deal with people who say 'math is hard', than it is to deal with actual math.

The history of American jurisprudence is weird and wonderful. Apparently, this happened: http://t.co/P0b4tnkA

<1.5 hours left to do a #FF, but I'ma recommend @wwwtxt to anyone for whom gopher and archie aren't just a rodent and a comic book.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Capacitive Touch Screen #nerdflix

@greatdismal "To the people who stole my Les Paul" http://bit.ly/mNpRYi

"Do you have a tablet?" "Yeah, I've got a Nook" "Is it hacked?" "Yeah, it runs Jellybean Sandwich or some dumbass thing."

It kind of bothers me that "Stop, collaborate, and listen." is actually really good advice for working in groups.

Don't be disappointed that Voyager 1 hasn't left the solar system yet; be astounded that it's still sending back data indicating same.

OctoWS2811 LED Library -or- "how @PaullStoffregen won Burning Man":  http://bit.ly/YRUQSl  (via @scanlime)

My boss Limor @adafruit hanging out with President Obama. She's the one with the pink hair + the good questions.  http://youtu.be/kp_zigxMS-Y