[Emily Pease]

The negatives thread is getting pretty lengthy! Here are some positives to try to even it out a little:

- I was SO excited to see Larry Page! I am in love with all things Google and check the Google Labs website at least a few times a week.

- Dean Kamen had an interesting speech. My boyfriend is an International Studies major and after Mr. Kamen's speech, we had a great discussion about outsourcing and how, after time, it actually could make the world a better place. Very interesting.

- The afterparty was really fun, and I liked the food! Too bad the weather didn't cooperate!

- The volunteers were so helpful and friendly!

- I loved the Lego League kids, and I was so encouraged by the huge range of nations represented! I especially loved the outfits of the Japan team and the S. Korean team!

- The Vex setup was great, and I thought the miniature version of last year's game was way too cute for words. Is that weird?

- I was relieved to notice that there were relatively few noisemakers. At the Manchester regional, I was mostly headache-ridden due to the drums and horns and other loud noisemakers.

- There are plenty more good things from this event, but I can't think of them all!