Some Pictures of Chicago

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Back from Chicago and all I have to say is that one of these guys really knows how to show me a good time. Thanks go to David Jablonski and Sue Kidwell for hosting me, the cuter of the Bleimann brothers for drinks and entertainment, Janet Voight for conversation and entry into the Field Museum, and George Parsons for a tour around the Shedd. Pictures are below the fold.

i-385f5819dc780b6e683e0d624b44aba5-beluga.jpgBeluga at the Shedd
i-e7b9fd8fda052577788bbfda4e313c54-box.jpgBoxfish at the Shedd
i-38eb6c38eb0cbea86d16a1f15db9cc88-shedd1.jpgCentral atrium and coral reef tank at Shedd
i-f60c33209b9e7c68e69186899fd86ee0-shedd2.jpgOverlooking the Oceanarium toward the Adler Planetarium
i-64a072460aa27dab1d4a22a6b5cd6006-sub.jpgU505 submarine at the Museum of Science and Industryi-03afeecf0e695e66fad44f34866ec189-IMG_2801.jpg
Stoneware Cloud-Shaped Pillow with Fish from the Chinese Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
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after countless hours of grueling field research, i am ready to publish my findings that craig mcclain likes beer.

I think there needs to be more research done. Your degrees of freedom are too little. I propose that Craig McClain come to State College for an additional trial. Of course I'll need an outside observer to ensure the experiment runs the exact same way to reduce confounding variables, Andrew.

Great photo. I'm a huge fan of Chicago although not of their NFL team - I'm a Packers' supporter. Great blog I just came across it via the nature network.