Ok, so it's only about 110 hours later than expected, but summer research/thesis work has officially commenced. Though my work is funded by the fine folks from the Industrial Engineering Department at North Carolina State University, I am also now accepting donations from you, my faithful readers, for all my hard work. Donate now by clicking on the button below! And thank you for your contributions.

[Edit: There were some issues previously with the button link. Those issues have now been resolved. As compensation for my error, please feel free to deduct 10% of your original planned donation amount.]