A quick number puzzle

Srini commented on my previous post about the number 31 pointing out that the binary representation of 31 is a palindrome.

Which got me thinking – for all binary numbers with “n” digits, how many are going to be palindromes?

Can you quickly come up with the answer?

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21 April 2024

Picked these two up in Chicago

Atlas Stationers. One of my favorite pen shops. They have the most esoteric inks you can get.

I needed a couple of extra fine nibs. (“needed” is a bit exaggerated). Anyways, picked up this Conklin and Monteverde.

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20 April 2024

From the bartender’s corner – Godfather

Fairly common in the ’70s and ’80s, this is a cocktail that has fallen out of favor. This is made from two simple ingredients – single malt whiskey (some use bourbon) and amaretto. While the original version called for equal parts, I went with 2:1 ratio to kill the sweet taste of the amaretto.

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20 April 2024

A short 30 mile ride to test out the leg

The left leg is not fully recovered. I can walk but any time the leg is stretched, it gives a stern warning. Took the bike out to see if the leg can deal with it. The riding is not the problem. It is how I land my left leg when I come to a stop is what I had to be careful about. Coming down a staircase is a bit of a hassle but the motorbiking went fine.

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20 April 2024

Out on the lake with my friend from middle school

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20 April 2024

Not saying I am anywhere close to Stacy

Instead of a bear, it kind of looks like an adolescent acne-afflicted coyote. But I did manage to put the ears, eyes and mouth. So, there is that!!

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19 April 2024

My second variety of coffee from Guatemala

Had bought this during my trip there. This is Coban coffee from the north and central part of Guatemala. Usually grown in high lands, this is much darker and fuller bodied than the previous one (Huehue) I was having.

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18 April 2024

One more from Stacy

By comparison, my cappuccino artwork is unbearable!

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14 April 2024

From the bartender’s corner – Velvet Gold

This is Goldschläger and Champagne.

Goldschläger is a Swiss cinnamon schnapps with 43.5% alcohol by volume (ABV) and visible flakes of gold. The gold flakes are made from 24 carat gold that has been beaten into wafer-thin sheets by gold-leaf makers. A one-liter bottle contains around 13 milligrams (0.20 grains) of gold.

The gold flakes from Goldschläger and the bubbles from Champagne make quite a display!