July 11

Today after breakfast and our homework time in the computer lab, Dr. Yampolsky continued his lecture, discussing such topics as the Emerson Effect, Retinoblastoma, and Gregor Mendel's usage of mathematics in his studies of genetics. After lunch, Amanda and I had our first experience with college dorm washing machines and dryers. It took almost 80 minutes to wash and dry our T-shirts, but we got some extra practice at card games during the wait! All of us had planned on making up the soccer game that was rained out yesterday, but even the make-up game was rained out. To compensate, Leanna and Susan made plans for us to go see Harry Potter 5 at the movie theatre. Five of us chose to stay at Davis and rent a movie from Blockbuster. The Breach was worth watching; it was almost as amusing as the two or more hour game of Phase 10 afterward!