Family Fun with Facial Recognition Software

Have you ever been told you look like a celebrity? My mom’s heard she looks like Shirley Jones (though I think she’s even prettier). My dad used to hear how he looked like Charles Bronson. When we lived in Southern California as teens and twenties, my little brother often made reservations with the last name Van Halen. He was mistaken for Eddie enough times. While there are no true doubles, I think a lot of us look alike. We’ve been having a blast playing with facial recognition software. It compares different facial features to photos in their database. Of course, … Continue reading

Baker’s Square All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes $3

Baker’s Square is offering a gas relief promotion. No, it’s not free packages of Beano. It’s the other kind of gas. You know, the one that’s making BioDiesel more and more attractive. Right now, bring in your gas station receipt and get all-you-can-eat pancakes for however much you paid per gallon (minimum $2.99 – doubtful that many of us will have a problem going over the minimum). I’m not a huge pancake eater, unless they have strawberries on them or blueberries baked into them. The syrup is just too sweet for me. Unless they have 100% maple, I doubt I … Continue reading