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M -THEPathy NEWSLETTER OF SOUTHEAST MENSA VOL. 48 NO. 6 June 2012 MensaDetroit.com

Inside This Issue

Editors’ Page 2

LocSec: Monthly Musings 3

RVC: reMARK 4

From the GCC 5

Riley’s Reviews 6 Precis of April ExComm Meeting

Just Joking 7 Puzzles

Word Search: Hines Park 8

Technology Teaser 9

The Cruise 10

SEMMERbash Registration 11

Membership Notes 12

Events: The SEMM Calendar 15

Monthly Calendar 18

Directory: Executive Committee 19

Edwin Hubble created his own “big bang” when he announced on January 1, 1925 that the universe was a thousand trillion times larger than scientists had previously known. During this important time, other scientists, from Einstein to van Maanen, also made significant contributions to the concept of the cosmos.

Please join us on Saturday, June 16, when our guest speaker will be Jim Shedlowsky from the Warren Astronomical Society. He will present the stories behind these important discoveries and how they completely changed our concept of the universe.

Program details are on the back cover.

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From the Editor’s Desk - Kathleen Giesting

I’m writing this pre-SEMMantics, but I know that all of you had a great time there … or

weren’t there? Regardless, as you read this it is (or nearly is) June. School’s soon to m-pathy be out, so there will once again be plenty of parking in Ann Arbor and the kids on the (ISSN 0744 -9763) is published monthly street will be younger. for $6 per year for local members and members-by preference and $12 per year I continue to read interesting stuff. Since I really enjoyed Animal, Vegetable, for non-local members by Southeast Michigan Mensa at 13521Stahelin Road, Miracle, I picked up The Poisonwood Bible. Same author, very different setting. A , MI 48223-3525. Subscription historical novel set in the Congo (now Zaire for you African geographers out there), cost for local members and members-by- beginning in 1958, it tracks the members of the Price family through the rest of the preference is included in national dues. 20th century. Daddy Nathan, the immovable Southern Baptist preacher, determined to baptize children in the crocodile-infested rivers. He believes (among other things) that Publisher Brenda Lewis sending a girl to college is like pouring water in your shoes, so you can imagine how 13521 Stahelin Road he treats his wife and four daughters – two of them twins and gifted. The family is Detroit, MI 48223-3525 reluctantly accepted to staff a mission deep in the Congo for a year. In that year, the [email protected] Congo becomes independent, and Daddy refuses to let the family join the flow of Editor-in-chief whites out of the country. If you recall, true independence and democracy lasts less

Kathleen Giesting than 90 days. Mom decides they need to get out. One of the daughters dies, one 2947 Philadelphia Dr. Ann Arbor, MI 48103-6813 escapes to South Africa (but doesn’t escape Africa), one chooses to stay – well, you’ll [email protected] have to read it to find out what happens to the mother, remaining daughter, and the Baptist preacher. Assistant Editor

Toby Berger 7269 Creeks Bend Court West Bloomfield, MI 48322 Mpathy@mensad etroit.com

From the Assistant Editor - Toby Berger Calendar Editor Calendar @mensadetroit.com This month’s issue almost didn’t get published when my PC monitor inexplicably went

Membership Editor blank and would not turn back on. After much troubleshooting, I concluded that my 6 Iana Questara Boyce year old monitor was now a large paperweight. I panicked thinking that I wasn’t able [email protected] to produce the newsletter in time; I needed a replacement monitor immediately!

Circulation Manager I contacted my friend, Ken Grundberg, a long time SEMM member, and founding Marilyn McZip director of Motor City Free Geek, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, committed to P.O. Box 510056 Livonia, MI 48151-6056 repairing and distributing computers, and responsible recycling of electronic waste. Phone: 734-459-3884 Rather than having these items end up in a landfill locally or overseas, his team of [email protected] volunteers refurbish and donate them to schools and charitable organizations in the

Distribution Manager community. Volunteers can even earn a free computer. Tom McClure 41765 Onaway Dr. Ken saved the day by generously providing me with a refurbished monitor. Needless Northville, MI 48167-2411 to say, I am very grateful to him. (248) 348-3603 [email protected] To learn more about Motor City Free Geek, whether you have equipment to donate,

Jokes & Riddles or wish to volunteer your time, visit http://www.motorcityfreegeek.net/, or email Ken at [email protected] [email protected] Allegra Louth

Puzzles: Joan Rayford, Tom Shaw, Jim Szirony

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Monthly Musings by John Voymas, President (LocSec)

Where has this year gone?! Summer will begin in While in Elk Rapids we took in a movie at the local a few days. Next thing you know it will be harvest one-plex. Afterwards, I had a chance to go up to time and then Thanksgiving. the projection room and listen as Joe, the owner, shared with a Dad and two young sons about There's still time to register for showing full-length movies on a film-platter the SEMMer Bash happening system. It was a cool experience. Afterward, I on Saturday, July 21. It will be had the opportunity to talk to Joe about what it is at Kensington Metropark in the like to own a movie house for almost forty years Spring Hill picnic area which is on an arc about and some of his thoughts on the industry as film midway between the Farm Center and the Nature has mostly been replaced by digital hard-drives. Center. Kensington is one of the larger Metroparks and has many things to do including visiting with This experience brought back memories of a few the farm animals and walking the nature trails. Decembers ago when my wife and I spent a night Bicycling is another popular activity – helmets at a bed-and-breakfast in Angola, Indiana and took must be worn. There is also swimming. The in a movie at the historic Strand Theatre. This is a SEMMer Bash is our most popular family activity. very tiny theater where you single-file past the For more info on Kensington, go to popcorn, candy and pop (better buy now!) and www.metroparks.com. If you haven't already enter a small room with overstuffed seats. Before registered, there is info and a form elsewhere in the movie starts, the manager picks up a the M-Pathy. microphone and tells the audience about upcoming movies and what he might be able to At the end of April, my wife Elsie and I spent get in a few months. Then we sat back and several days in the Traverse City area. From watched “What Women Want” - first run. Sleeping Bear National Seashore on the west to Charlevoix and Petoskey in the east we had a Locally, the Detroit Film Theatre (DFT) at the wonderful relaxing time. Besides the wineries of Detroit Institute of Art (DIA) has a great variety of the Mission Peninsula, we had lunch and brews at top-notch cinema. Check the calendar of events Jolly Pumpkin Traverse City. We also checked out for “Fridays at the Detroit Film Theatre” that The Filling Station Microbrewery which just Sharon Suhrie organizes, when it returns in the opened in a former train depot seven weeks fall, due to repairs to the facility- earlier. By focusing on a simple menu of delicious http://www.dia.org/detroitfilmtheatre/14/DFT.aspx wood-fired pizza and salads plus their brews they are sure to be successful. For a genuine theater organ accompanied movie, go to the Redford Theatre on Lahser Road just Short's Brewing Company celebrated their eighth north of Grand River in Detroit. This is run by the anniversary on Saturday, April 28 at their Bellaire Motor Organ Society and this month pub. Joe Short gave an impressive State of the is showing “It Happened One Night”, “American Brewery address in which he noted that they are Graffiti” and “Casablanca”. Next month, “The now the third largest Michigan brewery based on Wizard of Oz” is one of the featured films. For volume. The day before, he sponsored the Short's more info go to http://redfordtheatre.com/movie. to Short's Paddle for kayaks and canoes from the Bellaire pub to their production brewery in Elk Speaking of activities, our next Brewery Circuit Rapids. We attended the post-paddle party and get-together is at Dragonmead on Thursday, June 14. See you there! had a tour of the production brewery. Doug, we were looking for you and your kayak, but didn't see Until next time … Cheers! you. Sorry we missed you. John M-Pathy Page 4 reMARK by Betsy Y. Mark, Regional Vice Chair

It’s summer! So many Mensa events are scheduled. Picnics and summer Please register for the 2012 Columbus Area Mensa outings! I do hope you are RG, The London (Ohio) Games to be held July 27- taking advantage of the efforts 29 at the Ramada East Airport Hotel in Columbus, put into planning these events OH. Registration is $65 until 6/3, $70 until 7/9 and by your fellow Mensans. $75 at the door. Friday only is $30, Saturday only is $50 and kids 11-18 are half price. Kids 10 and I am writing this on the eve under are free. Contact Julia Ashley, Registrar, at of SEMMantics. I have an [email protected], 614-448-6023 if you have early copy of the program questions and check out the RG’s website: and am looking forward to learning how to train the http://columbus.us.mensa.org/2012-rg.pdf dog Mark and I will be getting, and how to declutter and organize our home. When you see me, ask Western Pennsylvania Mensa takes you around the about my progress. Of course, I am still a first class world in 80 hours this Labor Day weekend. See the procrastinator so who knows!  world without pesky airport lines! Registration for adults and kids ages 4-9 is $90 and $45 until July 8 On June 5, I will be having dinner with Western (the AG), $95 and $48 until Aug. 1 (Columbus RG), Pennsylvania Area Mensans at The Outback $99 and $50 postmarked by Aug. 26, and $115 and Steakhouse, 3000 Mosside Boulevard, Monroeville, $58 at the door. Single-day registration rates for PA 15146 at 6:30pm. adults and kids ages 4-9 are $30 and $15 for Friday, $50 and $25 for Saturday, $50 and $25 for On June 6, I will be having dinner with Western Sunday, $25 and $13 for Saturday or Sunday New York Mensans at The Eagle House, 5578 evening only, $25 and $13 for Monday. MP: all Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221 at 6:00pm. included. Checks payable to WPAM RG. Hotel:

On June 7, I will be joining Rochester Area Mensa Doubletree (formerly Radisson), 101 DoubleTree at their First Thursday event at The Cheesecake Dr., (aka 101 Radisson Dr.), Pittsburgh, PA 15205; Factory, 3349 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY at 800/445-8667; 7:00pm. http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/PITGT DT-DoubleTree-by-Hilton-Hotel-Pittsburgh-Green- Please join me (on your own $ - ) Tree-Pennsylvania/index.do. Room rates ($89) guaranteed until Aug. 11. CD 9 and under, H RP June 15 is the last day to register at the now lowest Aug. 20 cutoff DT SA CP H/AS. Contact Jamie rate of $105 for Mensa’s Annual Gathering. Do Fritz, 345 Thompson Run Rd., Penn Hills, PA register by then for a fabulous time in Reno, 15235; 412/612-0634; [email protected] Nevada. The website for the AG is: http://www.ag2012.us.mensa.org//AM/Template.cf I am looking forward to seeing you soon. m?Section=Home14. If our paths do not cross before, then I hope to see you there. LLAP and Peace, Betsy Betsy Yvonne Mark [email protected] 3674 Oak Drive - Ypsilanti, MI 48197 734-434-5757 (Home) or 313-530-2055 (Mobile) Region 3 Website - http://www.region3.us.mensa.org/ Yahoo group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AMR3/ Facebook group - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=71515809887 June 2012 Page 5

From the GCC by Amy Simko, Assistant Gifted Children Coordinator

Please allow me to introduce myself. I am Amy Simko and would enjoy taking photographs of nature or setting up an I’m proud to serve as the Assistant Gifted Children’s easel in the park to paint or sketch. Your child may enjoy Coordinator. I am the mom to a 5- collecting materials found in nature to create arts and year-old Mensan and I co-lead crafts: Gifted in Michigan with Melissa http://www.schooloftheseasons.com/makingwreaths.html, Jenkins. My son is twice- or capturing the beauty of a spider web to explore the exceptional (although I think 5E mathematical angles and structure: may be more appropriate to http://www.sciencefairadventure.com/ProjectDetail.aspx?Pr describe him) and has been a member of Mensa since he ojectID=122. was 3 years old. Younger children can explore making music with things This month, we’re going to take a look at nature-based they find in nature or by using the garden hose to spray at activities for keeping your gifted youth fulfilled during the a variety of different materials to hear their tones. Older summer. Whether your child attends public, private or children may enjoy recording sounds of nature and then home school, summer presents a very different set of bringing them together: opportunities for enrichment especially here in Michigan http://www.ehow.com/how_5831463_record-nature- where the weather limits our winter time experiences. sounds.html. Summer offers an extended opportunity for gifted children/teens to explore their interests further and deeper Geocaching and letterboxing are great activities for or possibly even find new passions. children of all ages. Using the ratings of the cache makes it easy to select the appropriate hunt for your So how does a parent or teen find these nature based child’s age. And there are many ways to incorporate math opportunities? Let’s start with our own backyards. into the event. Some caches are designed where the Children can learn a lot just from exploring nature freely. seeker must solve complex math problems to be able to Catching and observing bugs is a simple and inexpensive find the treasure. Another neat resource for expansion can activity that helps children learn about the world around be found here: them. One can help provoke their thoughts by asking http://mathbits.com/caching/mathcachedirectionsopen.html. engaging questions. Ask them to observe the bug’s reactions as they introduce light vs. dark or cold vs. hot to Your gifted youth may enjoy doing something for the their environment. Children can explore the habitats of the environment. Ecoride in Ann Arbor may interest them: different creatures and their food sources and learn about http://www.firstgiving.com/ecocenter/EcoRide2012. Visit a the food web. Encourage children to classify species of recycling plant to see firsthand the impact recycling has on local animals or flowers or categorize rocks and geodes. the environment. SOCCRA offers tours: Give them books to help them to do so. Raising butterflies, http://www.socrra.org/. Joining a watershed study or ladybugs or praying mantis is a great way to see the environmental cleanup activity may help gifted youth feel a amazing process or metamorphosis. Releasing the adults sense of contribution toward helping the environment. lends well to a discussion on the beneficial role these Gifted In Michigan is sponsoring an Ecological Restoration creatures play in nature. Insect Lore offers some great kits Volunteer Workday at Kensington Metropark on Saturday, to ensure the creatures don’t escape in your house: June 9th. It is also an event listed in this issue of M-Pathy. http://www.insectlore.com/. See the Events page at www.giftedinmichigan.com for details. Older children may want to become citizen scientists and take part in The Great Backyard Bird Count And of course, summer should offer time to relax and enjoy (http://sepif.org/file/SEPIF_SEMonitoringGuide.pdf). Most nature. Take a family camping trip and teach your kids nature centers offer a variety of programs for children of all survival skills. Take your kids fishing. Enjoy a hike in the ages during the summer. To check out Nature Centers woods. Gifted kids benefit from the relaxation of nature near you visit: http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,4561,7-135- too, so get out and enjoy nature. 3307_3580-107287--,00.html. Perhaps your children

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By Evan Grossman-Lempert

Evan here. It’s time for yet another review. This those unfamiliar, that means move the game itself to is about a game I just got for my birthday, Pacman shift the view) to angle the view of the game from and Dimensions. It’s a your ship. Starting with just a laser and gaming 6-pack for the 3DS. It a tractor beam (shoots like any normal contains Pacman, Pacman shot), you can shoot/collect the Galaga Championship Edition, and forces to upgrade your weapons (and Pacman Tilt for Pacman himself, unlock more weapons). and Galaga, Galaga Legions, and There’s even a (a different Galaga 3D Impact for Galaga. It video game made by ) cameo! In fact, it’s also contains a neat intro to the game-mind an enemy type of its own, giving you the freeze blowing, so you know you got something good. ability. All but Pacman Tilt and Galaga 3D Impact have Throughout the 4 levels and multiphase final boss, 16 achievements each, seeing as this is not their the gameplay is never monotonous - so don’t let first time in existence. These two are new to your guard down for a second. There are high score Dimensions so they're the ones I'm going to tell boards for every game. This is a fun challenge to you about. do. In Pacman Tilt, you use the circle pad (move), A And one more thing-there’s a video of Pacman, which button (jump), and L and R (various in-game is basically a kickoff for a TV series that’s coming to mechanisms). Oh, and tilt the 3DS itself to tilt the Nickelodeon in a year or two. It puts a plausible world! Neat concept, just add pellets, fruits, and storyline onto the gameplay we know and love. ghosts. And that’s about it. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m In Galaga 3D Impact, you move the 3DS around gonna tilt Pacman into some fruit... face-raiders style (3DS owners understand, but for

Precis of April 21 ExComm Meeting by Kathleen Giesting for Harvey Somers

In attendance: 8 Voting, 6 Non-voting. Next meeting: Saturday, May 19, 6:00 pm, Northwestern Unitarian Universalist Church, 23925 Northwestern Highway, Southfield.

SEMM postcards mailed 4/21. Total cost $400 (under budget). Finances: CD is being reinvested at higher rate. A possible settlement with National for 2010 AG costs didn’t happen, so the funds are now on our books as miscellaneous income. A2 Sub-Group doing well. RVC job is open; Betsy has 14 months left. NE Sub-Group 8 Gastronauts met March 27 at Empress of China Restaurant in Flint. GenRep Mike Mason offered to continue as a cultural volunteer for SEMM. GenRep Pauline Averbach reported 9 members of the “Downriver” group met April 7 at Fire Mountain in Westland. Testing: Several signed up for testing at the RG. Music In Schools raised $1,000 this year, already presented to the DPS Foundation. M-Pathy articles for June issue must be submitted by May 1. M- Pathy nominated for best newsletter. Website design and updates are in progress. Brewery Circuit met April 12 and will meet at RG. 2012 Regional Gathering program brochure sent to the printer. Help still needed: Hospitality, shopping, speaker shepherds. Incentive for volunteers: raffle ticket for free registration at 2013 RG. 110 registered: 90% adults plus kids expected for Saturday program. Should reach 100 room nights, but next goal of 150, unlikely. SEMM Facebook site will be updated during the RG. 2012 SEMMer Bash Saturday, July 21, at Kensington MetroPark, still needs chair. Food to be catered. Pricing - $5 in advance and $10 at the door – with no special price for children. June 2012 Page 7

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Submitted by Allegra Louth #1 Please send your jokes and comments to: [email protected] A warmer breeze is blowing

Once upon a time Old King Cole issued an order to his cooks. "From now Trepidation is at end on," he decreed, "chopped cabbage must be mixed with mayonnaise." To The is now over this day his decree is known as Cole's Law. Gone are blasts of cold north wind ------Afternoon tea parties A banjo player who shall remain nameless meets Bill at the bar and he is Now replace the fears of yore looking somewhat sheepish and embarrassed. Bill says, "Hey, what's As she makes the campaign circuit wrong?" Banjo player says, "I received a party invitation last night and it At the enemy’s back door plainly said, Black Tie only. But when I got there, everyone was wearing suits too!" ------#2 Donavan, while visiting Italy, met a sailor from Venice. Before long, they The turning point was Chicxulub found themselves in a tavern. After several hours of heavy drinking, the The family line was halted Italian finally slid under the table. The Irishman staggered to his feet and Now Godzilla’s son in drag makes good announced, "I'm the first guy who ever drank a Venetian blind! Because they’re so exalted ------Did you hear the one about the guy who really loves reading up on the #3 anatomy of fish appendages? We call him a fin-atic. ------The odds were good in Vegas What did the geometry teacher say when she lost her parrot? Where's my He was living on the juice polygon? Then something laid a giant egg ------It belonged to his pet goose How do you decide who to marry? (Written by kids) You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, #4 she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip It wasn’t just a vacuum coming. -- Alan, age 10 That made the giant sound No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. He warned us that our union jobs God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck Would be latino bound with. -- Kristen, age 10

What is the right age to get married? #5 Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by His heart was ever turning then. -- Camille, age 10 For a river of his youth But that’s vicariously distorted How can a stranger tell if two people are married? If you want to know the truth You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the He was writing of a heartsick man same kids. -- Derrick, age 8 Who never meant to roam What do you think your mom and dad have in common? But just to live with old folks Both don't want any more kids. -- Lori, age 8 The ones he left at home

What do most people do on a date? Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each Answers on page 14 other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough. -- Lynnette, age 8

On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. -- Martin, age 10

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Hines Park by Joan Rayford

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N A N K I N M I L L S O N P R Word List R Y R E L A X E O L K R A F E Animals, Barn, Baseball, Birds, Boating, Bridge, E N S S O A D U W A A R R I E Canoe, Cycling, Deer, Dog Runs, Exercise, Fishing, E E W K H D K E E B T E E S S Flowers, Free, Fun, Kids, Lake, Lanes, Marshmallow D C I T I M G E R Y E R V H D Drop, Nankin Mills, Nature, Park, Party, Picnics, A O N N N D A S S E R U I I N Playgrounds, Relax, Rouge River, Segway, Skaters, D U G P I L S L S L S T R N U Skill, Sledding, Slides, Swings, Table, Tennis, Trails, P N S R A S Y A L L Y A E G O Trees, Volleyball, Walk, Wayne County I T B S U E B M I O A N G N R

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June 2012 Page 9 Technology Teaser 2011 Jim Szirony

Humans have the insatiable urge to control or change the world around us. That is the aim of technology. Whether using science to discover new areas for exploitation or adapting existing mechanical devices for novel purposes, man’s inherent curiosity compels him to break new ground. Listed below are ten inventors or inventions. Take control of this teaser and see how many correct answers you can discover.

1. In 1970, Douglas Engelbart patented this ubiquitous 6. Among this enigmatic inventor’s creations were the computer device that was prototyped in a block of wood. fluorescent light and the AC motor. He constructed the Mr. Engelbart also helped develop hypertext language first radio in 1896, illuminated lamps wirelessly from 25 and precursors to the Graphical User miles away and developed a bladeless steam turbine. Interface. Later in life he was considered a “mad scientist” A. Acoustic Modem because of his claims of receiving radio signals from B. Cordless Keyboard another planet. C. Computer Mouse A. Nikola Tesla D. Integrated Sound Card B. Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen 2. No automobile manufacturer was C. Niels Bohr interested in this Robert William Kearns 1963 invention, D. Ernst Mach but copies of it began appearing on vehicles by 1969. 7. Thomas Edison demonstrated the phonograph in 1877 Over a decade later Kearns successfully sued both the using tin foil covered cylinders as the reproduction Ford Motor Company and the Chrysler Corporation for media. Alexander Graham Bell improved upon the patent infringement. His life and struggles were device by using wax coated cylinders, but in 1887 this presented in the 2008 film, Flash of Genius. man developed the gramophone record (a flat double- A. High beam light dimmer sided disc with modulated grooves) that is still in use B. Adjustable steering wheel today. C. Electric Car Seat Heater A. Guglielmo Marconi D. Intermittent Windshield Wipers B. Hugo Z. Hackenbush 3. Now found even in cell phones, arrays of this 1969 C. Emile Berliner invention by George Smith and Willard Boyle of Bell D. Victor Columbia Labs have supplanted film in cameras. Able to sense 8. Inventors are often forgotten when improvements to the even very weak light, this device has enabled the original device prove more significant. James Watt is Hubble Space Telescope to peer millions of years back often thought of as the inventor of the steam engine; in time. however, this man patented the steam engine in 1698 A. Charge-coupled device based on the design of a pressure cooker. B. Fresnel Lens A. Thomas Savery C. Optical Gel B. Ron Popeil D. SD Ram Chip C. Joseph Calphalon 4. Opening a factory in Detroit Michigan in 1899, this man D. Thomas Newcomen produced the first affordable mass-produced American 9. Overcoming widespread unemployment in a country automobile using a motor that he developed. In 1901 he with little industry was a challenge for Carl Elsener. He patented the concept of the assembly line. was determined to move from producing his invention A. Henry Ford by hand to industrial manufacturing in the late 1800’s. B. Walter Chrysler His company is now over 100 years old and his product C. Nash Rambler has been standard equipment for all Space Shuttle D. Ransom E. Olds crews and has been carried on expeditions around the 5. Visitors to Washington D.C., Chicago and San globe. This product has even been recognized by art Francisco will often see tourists and city employees museums for excellence in design. using this 2001 invention of Dean Kamen. A. Invicta Subaqua Watch A. Maglev B. Beckman Multimeter B. Segway Transporter C. Swiss Army Knife C. Noah Personal Riding Wheel D. Brunton Model 15 Compass D. Motorized Roller Blades Technology continued on page 10 M-Pathy Page 10

Technology continued from page 9 10. New technology is often a modification of old tall and weighed 750 pounds. Fifty years later this invention technology. Working with radar equipment shortly after can be found in virtually every home. World War II, Percy Lebaron Spencer noticed a strange A. Electrostatic Air Cleaner property of the radar’s power tube. From this modest B. Microwave Oven observation he was able to find a new application for C. Compact Fluorescent Light this tube. His first operational model was over five feet D. Plasma Television Tube

Answers: 1. C, 2. D, 3. A, 4. D, 5. B, 6. A, 7. C, 8. A, 9. B, 10. B

The Cruise by Tom Shaw

The family, the friends, the camaraderie, the Oh yes! I remember the shaking and I might partying, was all great but I was a bit not be the only one who suffered from that concerned about all the tequila consumption Pedro (Oh Ceeesko!) guy’s maniacal head which I understand can cause a person to wrenching. My discombobulated feeling might become just a little forgetful or to even have be the result of a scalpel less lobotomy. It’s total blackouts. I’m particularly glad that I the only logical conclusion I can think of managed to maintain my self-control and (without benefit of a brain) that could account thereby my for my (our) loss(es). self-respect by not over- Tequila, as you already know, does not affect real indulging. red-blooded ‘Norte Americanos’ like us so they (our NAFTA partners) resort to other types of brain and A slight feeling mind manipulations. It is perfectly obvious to me of malaise the that there were international NAFTA operatives at next morning work transferring dollars from US citizens into the was the cause pockets of unscrupulous Mexican businessmen of more than a while disorienting precious brain fluids with their little consternation however, and prompted home-grown cactus juice and head-wrenching. me to do a little checking. When I looked in the mirror I saw what doctors refer to as By being more than just a little red-blooded, I have ‘shaken baby syndrome’. A web of broken managed to fight through the disorientation process capillaries covered the corners of my eyes. and managed to retain the memories of that wild Why, you might ask, was I looking into my time. eyes? It’s been said that the eyes are the My family and friends are, without doubt, the windows to the soul (or brain) so I had world’s very best party people and I will always propped them open to see if there was any have fond memories of our time at that Mr. Toads activity in there at all. There was none. I (or whatever) in Acapulco. now know that my brain died with the shaking. Love you all, TC.

A six-foot termite walks into a bar. He raps on the bar and asks, "Excuse me. Is the bar tender here?"

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SEMMer Bash Kensington Metropark 2240 W. Buno Road Milford, MI 48380

Saturday, July 21, 2012 11:00 a.m. until dusk

Join us for picnic fare (hamburgers, hot dogs, associated side dishes, snacks and beverages) will be provided. We just need you to make it complete! We will meet at Kensington Metropark at the Spring Hill “C” picnic area to celebrate our annual rite of summer. Come early, stay late, bring plenty of sunscreen and be ready to have a great time! There is swimming, boat rental, hiking and biking paths, and nature and farm centers, so bring any accoutrements you might need. Don’t forget to also bring your favorite board or card games!

Admission fee to picnic: $5.00 PER PERSON IN ADVANCE $10.00 PER PERSON AT THE DOOR

Park entry fee: $5.00 - day pass, $25.00 - yearly pass DIRECTIONS TO KENSINGTON METROPARK From Detroit: Take I-696 west to I-96 west to exit #153, Kent Lake Road. Follow the curve to the right and enter the park. From Lansing: Take I-96 east to exit #151, Kensington Road. Turn right on Kensington Road, go over the expressway. Park entrance will be on the right on the north side of I-96. From Flint: Take U.S. 23 south to I-96 east. Get off at exit #151, Kensington Road. Turn right on Kensington Road, go over the expressway. Park entrance will be on the right on the north side of I-96. From Ann Arbor: Take U.S. 23 north to I-96 east. Get off at exit #151, Kensington Road. Turn right on Kensington Road, go over the expressway. Park entrance will be on the right on the north side of I-96. From Pontiac/East M-59 Area: Take M-59 west to Hickory Ridge Road south. Take Hickory Ridge Road south approximately 3-4 miles to

General Motors Road. Turn left (east) onto General Motors Rd., go approximately 2-3 miles. Turn right onto Milford road (1st traffic light). Travel approximately 1.5-2 miles south on Milford Road. The park Be aware of road construction at some

entrance will be on your right (Dairy Queen on the corner).

of the exit ramps from I-96.

======SEMMer BASH 2012 REGISTRATION COMPLETE AND MAIL THIS PORTION BY JULY 16 TO: Or use PayPal, go to [email protected]. Tell us your name and how many people are coming with you! John Voymas 25620 Dartmouth St. Dearborn Hts., MI 48125-1117

$5.00 per person in advance. Checks made payable to “SEMM”

YOUR NAME: # OF TICKETS:

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ M-Pathy Page 12

June Membership Notes Compiled by Iana Questara Boyce from National Office Data

WELCOME WELCOME BACK (Continued) DIRECTORY UPDATES

Robert Gavin JoAnne Ingram Charlotte L. Allen* 31841 Lamar Dr Flint, MI 48532-4307 143 McDonald St Farmington Hills, MI 48336-2526 (810) 516-7552 Midland, MI 48640-5118 (248) 770-2315 [email protected] Arthur George Applegate [email protected] Matthew Sikora [email protected] Julian J. Ignaczak III 20307 Hunt Club Dr Lauren Aquilina East Tawas, MI 48730-9755 Harper Woods, MI 48225-1761 Milford, MI 48381-3180 [email protected] David Martin Susman Michael Belli Lance Lis 31248 Morlock St # 403 Dearborn, MI 48124-3355 4505 Tanbark St Livonia, MI 48152-1645 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-1655 (248) 615-0448 Anjali Bhatt (248) 855-2025 [email protected] Troy, MI 48083-5797 [email protected] Carol L. Taraskiewicz Minali Bhatt Thaddeus Schlaud 22404 Rougemont Dr Wixom, MI 48393-1582 36495 Ryan Rd Southfield, MI 48033-3656 Sterling Heights, MI 48310-4448 (248) 996-6499 Nimeya Bhatt Wixom, MI 48393-1582 [email protected] [email protected]

Joseph Walewski Jeffrey L. Williams Benjamin Biber Westland, MI 48185-1428 Ann Arbor, MI 48103-9462 3977 Timberline Ct Canton, MI 48188-2181 Terrence Brooks Jr. WELCOME BACK (734) 754-3772 Clinton Township, MI 48038-1344 [email protected] Justin Parker Buell Travis Brooks 142 W Oakbrook Dr Clinton Township, MI 48038-1344 MOVED IN Ann Arbor, MI 48103-2253 [email protected] Casimer Marks Noah Doyle Ann Arbor, MI 48108-9534 Northville, MI 48167-2743 Robert M. Conlen From River Forest, IL Jane Fall-Lakatos 8071 Carpenter Rd Flushing, MI 48433-1394 Royal Oak, MI 48073-3046 John Warner (810) 659-5581 3233 Hospers St Emilia Fanelli [email protected] Grand Blanc, MI 48439-8137 Clarkston, MI 48348-2373

(508) 644-8225 Joelle Del Rose From Shrewsbury, MA Sofia Fanelli 173 Oakland Dr Clarkston, MI 48348-2373 Rochester Hills, MI 48306-3425 MOVED OUT Helena Gregg (248) 650-2471 [email protected] James Anderson West Bloomfield, MI 48323-2829

To Missouri City, TX Kenneth Grundberg* Jamie D. Freese 8188 Huntington St Gerardo Gomez 1511 Jarvis St Westland, MI 48185-2994 Ferndale, MI 48220-2025 To Indianapolis, IN

(734) 637-1289 Isaac Hales [email protected] Visalakshi Kunapuli To Providence, RI Alger, MI 48610-9106

Anastasia N. Niedrich To New York, NY *indicates a Life Member June 2012 Page 13

DIRECTORY UPDATES (Continued) DIRECTORY UPDATES (Continued)

Thomas Powers III Thomas C. Smith 15750 Lakeside Village Dr Apt 101 425 Hillview St Clinton Township, MI 48038-6089 Rochester Hills, MI 48306-3417 (586) 322-8781 Lauren Valli Lucy Moran Quinn Northville, MI 48167-9085 (586) 214-2141 Matthew Vasher Jackson Rayer Pinckney, MI 48169-8213 South Lyon, MI 48178-8518 Matthew Whistler Kaitlyn Schneider Clarkston, MI 48346-1641 Oxford, MI 48370-2522 Gwansik Yi Maya Sheth 221 N Ashley Novi, MI 48377-1744 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Hayden Simko Oxford, MI 48371-3659 *indicates a Life Member

MENSA MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES [Number of years of continuous membership. Years 25 or more listed for each year; years less than 25 listed for 5-year milestones.]

25+: 33 Years 28 Years 48 Years Ronald G. Chimelak Allan Marshall Leib Donald J. Shoemaker John Colina* Gabriel Werba* Lynda J. Gale 25 Years Thomas W. Gardner* K. Page Boyer 45 Years Cheryl Thomason* Thomas S. Roberts 32 Years Jeffrey N. Rago 20 Years 41 Years Gitta Judd Shirley E. Schwartz* 31 Years Russell Kennedy 38 Years Elmer Michael Zurakowski Debora A. Neal

Mark H. Hoover Suzanne Skorupa 30 Years Nancie E. Stoddard* 36 Years Marybeth Beebe Donald F. Rossin 10 Years 29 Years Susan Malinowski 35 Years Arden Thomas McClure Bonnie King *indicates a Life Member

As of April 1, 2012

SEMM had 1,066 members

*indicates a Life Member

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HAPPY JUNE BIRTHDAYS!

1 11 22 Jan Daniel Vromant Bradley W. MacDonald Frederick Theodore Bosick Andrew D. Schmidt Kris John Schlachter 2 Peggi Tabor* Michael S. La Moreaux 23 Teon Sujak 12 Denise Hoinka Robert Garypie 3 Rebecca L. Wells 24 Ellen Oliver Smith Michele Yoder Edward Jay Harnish II Alan Penskar Scott Hogan Joan Frances Rayford 13 Lawrence E. Jones Thomas S. Roberts Daniel Biedzen Donald Edward Walker

5 14 25 Roger Reini Edward S. Brosius Steven D. Ashley Gary J. Gabel Jacqueline J. Repp 6 Charles Spencer Wolff Eric Fretz 15 Stuart W. Grigg Sandra R. Sipher 26 John F. Keydel Jr. David N. Wright Richard Durham Steven Piechocki Geoffrey Vasquez 16 27 Laura A. Wilson Thomas Francis Donnellon Karl Lawrence Sowislo Michael Levens 7 17 28 Curtis G. Adams Amanda D. Davis Petra Kowalis Gary Fox Drew Nemer 19 Jeffrey M. Shaw* 8 Geoffrey A. Morgan Edward X. Tuttle David Abram Brown Nora E. Chimner 20 John M. Blinke* 10 Carole Ann Gerling* 21 Valdemar Luther Washington* Midge Johnston-Drone *indicates a Life Member Wayne Robert Melchior Edward E. Weng* Brian Moynihan Earl G. Swain

Puzzle Answers

1. Sarah Palin, 2. Barney, 3. Ross Perot, 4. Steven C Foster, 5. Rip Van Winkle

Word Search: Go Out and Play Today

June 2012 Page 15 SEMM Events Listing

Events are listed by Category: Dining, Social Gatherings, Movies, Brain Food (Discussion/Working Groups), Games, and Children’s Events. Events are also listed by date in a Monthly Calendar view at the end of this section.

M-Pathy is published monthly and reflects info as of the 1st of the preceding month. For the latest events information, see www.MensaDetroit.com. To sponsor an event, give feedback on events, or to suggest a new activity, email [email protected] NOTE: Mensans lead busy lives; it is advisable to call ahead to confirm events.

Dining

DOWNRIVER MENSANS 1st SATURDAY BRUNCH Optional: A3M 2nd SATURDAY MOVIE (see below) 1st Saturday, 11:00am RSVP to reserve a place or for movie details. Optional: A movie after at nearby theater. Hosts: Karen Smith 734-449-2359, cell phone 248-444- RSVP to join the distribution list, for location details -- or 3813. Email [email protected] to join the to suggest a movie. distribution list. Host: Pauline Averbach 734-281-2726, [email protected] FLINT AREA GASTRONAUTS Odd Months: 4th Tues/Even Months: 4th Wed, 6:30pm. We A3M DINNER AND "NOT SO CHEAP" MOVIE NIGHT move around frequently as we sample local and sometimes 2nd Wednesday, 5:30pm not so local cuisine. At each monthly dinner, we decide Holiday's Restaurant, 2080 W. Stadium, Ann Arbor, where to go the next month, preferably within 25 miles of between Liberty and Pauline, across from the P.O. Flint. Movie at Quality 16, 3686 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor. Hosts: Lynne & James Draper 810-744-1252. Email RSVP to reserve a place or for movie details. [email protected] to join the distribution list. Hosts: Karen Smith 734-449-2359, Mike LaMoreaux 734-971-2242. Email Karen [email protected] to A3M EATOUT join her Ann Arbor distribution list. 4th Wednesday, 6:30pm Join us at La Marsa for Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean A3M BRUNCH (and a movie?) cuisine! They have the usual variety of dishes, and they know 2nd Saturday, 9:30am how to use garlic to good effect. Near main UM campus Guy Hollerin's in the Holiday Inn, 3600 Plymouth Rd. Ann at 301 S State and Liberty. Restaurant phone 734-622-0200. Arbor, West off Rt. 23 at Plymouth Rd. For info or directions, contact Bob Strauch, 734-973-6522, Enter through main door to the hotel. Equidistant from cell 734-604-3791; [email protected] or Ann Garvin both movie theaters. Buffet is $9.50 but ends at 11a. [email protected]. Can order from menu after.

Movies

A3M 1ST WEDNESDAY ART FILM (QUIRKY MOVIE) A3M 2nd SATURDAY MOVIE 1st Wednesday, 5:30pm 2nd Saturday, after the Brunch (see Dining above) Mr. Greek's Coney Island, 215 South State, Ann Arbor. Quality 16, 3686 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor. Discount Movies at Michigan Theatre and/or the State Theatre, prices are in effect at this time. State & Liberty, Ann Arbor. RSVP to reserve a place or RSVP to reserve a place or for details on the movie. for details on the movie. Hosts: Karen Smith 734-449-2359, Mike LaMoreaux Hosts: Rich Bury 734-929-2066, [email protected] & 734-971-2242. Email Karen [email protected] to Karen Smith 734-449-2359, [email protected] join her Ann Arbor distribution list.

A3M DINNER AND "NOT SO CHEAP" MOVIE NIGHT FRIDAYS AT THE DETROIT FILM THEATRE 2nd Wednesday, 5:30pm (see Dining, above) Currently suspended due to repairs. Reopening Fall 2012.

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SOTS—SOUTH OAKLAND TAVERN SOCIALIZERS THE BREWERY CIRCUIT Every Friday, 6:00pm Thursday, June 14, 5:30-7:30pm Help audition new taverns. Lively conversation, Dragonmead. 14600 East 11 Mile Rd in entertaining company -- wrap up your long week. Warren, along the east bound service drive just Host: Lee Helms 248-895-6389, before Groesbeck. [email protected]. Host: JohnVoymas 313-434-6750, Call Lee for tavern name and directions. [email protected] - Email John to join his distribution list.

Brain Food - (Discussion/Working Groups)

RAM—ROCHESTER AREA MENSA U of M SATURDAY MORNING PHYSICS 2nd Sunday, 5:00pm LECTURES/BRUNCH: Somewhere in the Rochester area. Off for the summer; back in October. Let’s talk about science! Host: John Blinke 248-659-8438, [email protected] Call for location and directions – or to suggest a topic.

Games

GAMES IN HIGHLAND (Shelby Township) LONDON, ONTARIO GAMES NIGHT 4th Saturday, 1:00pm to whenever 2nd Saturday, 7:00pm 1950 Crystal Lake Court West, Bldg C, Apt. 46, Shelby Drop by anytime after 7:00pm to play games or just Township. RSVP appreciated. Smoke and alcohol- socialize. Hosts have a wide variety of games, but feel free free, fun for all. Are you a games person? Just want to to bring your own favorites. Location: 35 Scottsdale Street socialize? Please stop by. We have a variety of games in Lambeth (SW area of London). to play, such as Outburst, Quirkle, Word on the Street, Hosts: Lois and Pete Fuchs 519-652-0282, Settlers of Catan, or cards for Hearts and Euchre, or [email protected] BYOG (Bring Your Own Game). Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks provided or BYO to share. Host: Phyllis Voorheis 313-719-1696, [email protected].

If I scoff at a person while I'm standing on oak or maple flooring, am I mocking on wood?

June 2012 Page 17 Kid’s Events

Please Note: Events listed here may or may not be sponsored by Ms.

Hosts: Melissa Jenkins and Amy Simko, [email protected] See www.giftedinmichigan.com for more details.

Birmingham’s Fire Department: 100 Years of Gifted in Michigan Picnic Service Exhibit Sunday, June 10, 11:00am, Southfield, MI Friday, June 1, 1:00pm, Birmingham, MI Impression 5 Science Museum Visit Ann Arbor Mini Maker Faire Saturday, June 16, 11:00am, Lansing, MI Saturday, June 2, 10:00 am, Ann Arbor, MI Gleaners “Kids Helping Kids” Smartbites Program Cut & Paste: The Art Of Collage Exhibit At The Saturday, June 16, 12:00 Noon, Pontiac, MI Anton Art Center Saturday, June 2, 10:00am–5:00pm, Mount i3 Detroit Makerspace Tour Clemens, MI Saturday, June 23, 12:00 Noon, Ferndale, MI

Art on the Grand Gifted in Michigan Water Fun – Red Oaks Water Sunday, June 3, 11:00am – 6:00pm, Farmington, Park MI Saturday, June 30, 11:00am, Madison Heights, MI

Ecological Restoration Volunteer Workday Learn about Puzzle Parties for Kids, see Saturday, June 9, 10:00am – 1:00pm, Milford, MI https://sites.google.com/site/puzzleparty2011/ Host: Hiren Bhatt, [email protected] Shakespeare In The Arb 2012 At The Saturday, June 9, 6:30pm, Ann Arbor, MI

They told me I had type-A blood, but it was a Type-O.

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June 2012 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2

1:00pm Kids, 10:00am Kids, A2 Mini Maker Birmingham Faire Fire Dept 10:00am Kids, Cut & Paste 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

11:00am Kids, Art 5:30pm A3M 6:00pm SOTS 9:30am A3M Brunch (& movie) on the Grand Art/Quirky 10:00am Kids, Ecological Movie Restoration Workday

6:30pm Kids, Shakespeare in the Arb

7:00pm London Games Night 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 5:30pm 11:00am Kids, 5:30pm A3M 6:00pm SOTS 11:00am Kids, Impression 5 Brewery Gifted in MI picnic Dinner & NSC Science Museum Circuit Movie 5:00pm Rochester 12:00 Noon Kids, Gleaners Area Mensa Smartbites

6:00pm ExComm

8:00pm Monthly Meeting 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

6:00pm SOTS 12:00 Noon Kids, i3 Detroit Makerspace Tour

1:00pm Games - Highland (Shelby Township) 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

6:30pm A3M 6:00pm SOTS 11:00am Kids, Water Fun EatOut

6:30pm Flint Gastronauts

The politician was gone but unnoticed, like the period after the Dr. on a Dr Pepper can.

June 2012 Page 19

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The Way We Found the Universe by Harley Berger, Vice President

DATE Saturday, June 16, 2012

TIME The ExComm meeting begins at 6:00pm, Mingling begins at 7:00pm, program at 8:00pm

ADMISSION (Exact change appreciated) Adult members: $4 Adult guests: $5 Children 13 and under: $3 Members receive free admission in the month of their birthday

LOCATION Northwest Unitarian Universalist Church 23925 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48075

AFTERWARDS The gathering adjourns to – Shield’s Restaurant Bar Pizzeria 25101 Telegraph Road (just north of 10 Mile) Southfield, MI 48034

DESCRIPTION

A 30 year period of great discovery, beginning in Join us on Saturday, June 16 when our guest speaker, 1898, completely transformed our concept of the Jim Shedlowsky, of the Warren Astronomical Society, universe, reaching its peak on January 1, 1925 when will present the story of these interwoven discoveries thirty-five-year-old Edwin Hubble announced findings and the battles of will, clever insights, and wrong turns that ultimately established that our universe was a made by the early investigators in this great twentieth- thousand trillion times larger than previously believed, century pursuit, that revolutionized our understanding and filled with myriad galaxies like our own. Hubble’s of the universe. proclamation sent shock waves through the scientific community and reshaped how humans understood Doors open at 7:00pm for mingling with your fellow their place in the cosmos. Such well known names as Mensans. The program begins at 8:00pm. Einstein, Hubble and Hale also made major contributions in this time period along with other lesser known, but important contributors such as Keeler, Slipher, Leavitt, van Maanen and Milton Humason, who, with only an eighth-grade education, became a world-renowned expert on galaxy motions.