| Iphone |
[Jun. 29th, 2007|08:41 am] |
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I want an IPhone. How do I get one? What is the least amount of cash dollars I have to pay? |
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| Not going to Java One |
[May. 6th, 2007|01:16 pm] |
It looks like I won't be able to make it to Java One next week. Not sure when I'll next be able to make it north, in that case.
Gonna throw a party down here next weekend for Sevina's birthday though. |
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| Programming, Math, Life |
[Feb. 2nd, 2007|05:11 am] |
I came back, got a degree doing graphics, and lots of CS theory stuff, at Santa Cruz.
My GPA ended up like 3.5 since my freshmen year we didn't get grades my freshmen year.
I'm a [[Math Guy]]. I took every undergraduate cs theory course offered Santa Cruz. I didn't take the Engineering math track, I fought my way through the Math majors math track, (and didn't see too many Engineers in those classes).
I didn't take any electives that didn't fulfill lots of general education requirements, I treated going to college as one of the most important, but rewarding things I'd ever do. I realized I will forever think of myself as an Academic, and an Engineer.
(I paid a significant portion of my way through school cutting up rail cars with a [[propylene]] torch for scrap metal, making Microsoft spreadsheets speak with Microsoft databases, and selling cell phones on commission).
I wouldn't have been allowed to double major in math, because there is too much overlap with a BA in CS emphasizing theory which is what I got, or a Bachelors in Computational Mathematics, (which I completed 95% of the coursework of).
For practicum, I studied graphics programming, visualization, animation, geometry coding, basically game programming :) (That has helped a lot).
I learned something about Mathematics.
There is no single concept I'm aware essential to a strong background in Mathematics. Eventually you learn lots of different computational methods are unique. Godel convinces you no single base mathematical system will ever be sufficient. You start seeing the world through a set theory, or string theory perspective instead of a geometric or Newtonian perspective. |
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| Darkon - Everybody wants to be a hero - Trailer |
[Feb. 1st, 2007|07:20 am] |
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DARKON is a feature documentary that follows the real-life adventures of an unusual group of weekend “warrior knights,†fantasy role-playing gamers whose live action “battleground†is modern-day Baltimore, Maryland, re-imagined as a make-believe medieval world named Darkon. These live action gamers combine the physical drama of historical re-enactments with character-driven storylines inspired in part by such perennial favorite fantasy epics like the legends of King Arthur, Lord of the Rings, and the saga of Conan the Barbarian. As role players, they create alter-egos with rich emotional, psychological, and social lives. They costume themselves and physically act out their characters’ exploits both in intimate court intrigue and campouts and in panoramic battle scenarios involving competitive strategies, convincingly real props, and full contact “combat.†Because real life so often gets in the way, it’s easy to understand these players’ motivations. Everybody wants to be a hero.
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| Maharaja board game |
[Jan. 27th, 2007|08:23 am] |
I need help finding a copy of the Maharja board game, as well as creating it's wikipedia entry. Anyone care to help?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Maharaja_Board_Game
[[Maharaja]] is a classic board game. Players play various cultures over the milleniums history of India. Each culture has various goals, and accomplishing those goals earns the player victory points. It as war game, so most of the goals involving surviving, conquering, holding specific territory, killing enemies, etc. [[User:Mathiastck|Mathiastck]] 16:21, 27 January 2007 (UTC)
Anyone else even remember the game? I'm looking at you Jeff, Jeremy. |
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| The Ram has touched the wall |
[Jan. 12th, 2007|08:48 am] |
The title of the episode is a phrase used by Mark Antony advocating "no mercy" toward Pompey and the Optimates. The phrase is English translation of the Latin "Murum aries attigit" (see De Bello Gallico, Book II, Chapter XXXII). It refers to the policy of not allowing any mercy or surrender to the occupants of a fortification once the battering ram begins the assault on the gates. This policy was to act as a deterrent against resistance to those about to be besieged. It was an incentive for anyone who wasn't absolutely sure that they could withstand the assault to surrender immediately, rather than face the possibility of total destruction.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ram_has_Touched_the_Wall_%28episode_of_Rome%29
Anyway I'm getting paid $100 to fence/fight with foam weapons/larp something like that. We'll all be filmed for God of War 2.
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Info
Invitational Professional Live Action Role Playing
Event 1/13-14/07 Information
All Hail!!!
I am pleased to anownce the location for The Battle of
The Gods live action roleplaying event. The event will
be held this weekend, Saturday and Sunday at:
Mason Regonal Park
18712 University
Irvine, CA 92612
Hosts will take to the field around 9am on Saturday.
Check in starts at 10am and will run until 11:30am
11:30-12pm rules orientaion, and npc introductions
12pm the fighting begins! Comabt scenarios, role
playing, and fun all afternoon snacks and water will
be provided
5pm-7pm feast and revlrie
Sunday Arena style tournement combat, 1 on 1 mele
combat between the npc's and invited players from
Saturday starts 11am
The Battle of The Gods
One man stands alone against the fury of the gods.
Immerse yourself in the slpendor of ancient Greek
Mythology for an afternoon of full contact padded
weapons fighting presented by Larpers for Larpers.
This is a hybrid event, players form all live action
roleplaying games are welcome. A simple easy to learn
rules system will be in play. Rules will be posted
online, handouts will be available at the event and a
run down on the basic system will be given to everyone
before they take the field. Only npc's will have magic
and special abilities, some of which may be looted or
earned during play. Combat will be the focus. Greek
personas and garb a plus, basic larp gear a must. Some
loaner weapons and garb will be on hand for novices,
so bring out your friends.
Team tabards/surcoats, belt sqaures and sashes will be
provided for team recognition.
Support Live Action Roleplaying as it takes these
first steps into new posibilities and promote and
represent your unit, realm, or game! This event will
be professionally filmed and will be featured online
and possibly other venues.
The first fifty players accepted will be paid $100,
yes that is right, live the dream be one of the first
to become a professional role player! Other prizes and
swag too.
Be a part of the big adventure, come out and fight!
For more information contact Skip Lipman
skiplipman@yahoo.com or message
http://www.myspace.com/21stcenturyskip on myspace.
See you on the field,
Skip
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| Vegas |
[Nov. 4th, 2006|08:25 am] |
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So what should I do if for example I'll be driving to Vegas in a few hours? |
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| (no subject) |
[Oct. 19th, 2006|02:00 pm] |
Great idea, but it says 0 people in the US are named Kanninen. |
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| Orkut |
[Oct. 19th, 2006|06:57 am] |
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Can someone send me an Orkut invite? |
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