http://www.qwantz.com/index.pl?comic=928 I’m sure I’ve got friends who’s job I know nothing about, so, if you’re interested, let me know what you do (for instance, a large number of you are getting PhDs: what the hell is your thesis about?)
Those who can’t do… teach!
Well, that’s not true. I can do math (we hope). Late last year, I was asked to teach the university’s discrete mathematics course! I’m excited. I get a slew of students, a teaching assistant, and pay (mm. more ramen). I picked up a highly recommended book on teaching that I’ve been tearing through. I’ve been… Continue reading Those who can’t do… teach!
Adventures in Academia
Yesterday, at work, I was waiting for my computer to install several software packages to install. While waiting, I was reading several papers, one of which was Intercepting and Instrumenting COM Applications, which was reasonably easy to read, and very useful (bonus!). The paper had, in my opinion, some of the funniest writing ever seen… Continue reading Adventures in Academia
Where I’ve Been, and Where I’m Going
So, what have I been doing? And, further more, what will I be doing? Initially, this was going to be in a Seussian format, but I felt that was a little ambitious. Where I’m Going It’s the new year (and, truthfully, it’s actually well into the new year), and, like everyone and there dog (and… Continue reading Where I’ve Been, and Where I’m Going
votes and voting
The Ohio 2005 General Election is coming up in less than two weeks. I’m trying to find time to sit down and read through the 5 issues on the ballot. On the agenda are: State Issue 1 State Issue 2 State Issue 3 State Issue 4 State Issue 5 There don’t seem to be any… Continue reading votes and voting
Internet Grammar
there’s something especially crude about using “lol” in a conversation about loving grammar –Tom
The Shout
I found this over at Jennifer Granick’s weblog. The gist of it is that volunteers at katrinalist, a site that is attempting to gather information on lost Hurricane Katrina victims in one place, have received cease & desist letters from the owners of the “GCN Survivor/Connector Database.” This is appalling. The C&D tries to spin… Continue reading The Shout
Katrina Timeline
Katrina Timeline. Think Progress has an excellent Katrina timeline, with citations. It’s been a strange few weeks. The beginning of fall is, seemingly, a time for tragedy. The only difference this year is that the tragedy isn’t personal in nature. I alternate between being grateful, and feeling a little guilty for it.
I know you are. But, what am I?
Last October, George Essef took out a full page ad in the Washington Post detailing exactly what he is. What he is, he tells us, is a Republican. He spent $104, 655.60 to do so. While I don’t have $100,000, I do have a weblog. Now, knowing what Mr. Essef stands for, I think it’s… Continue reading I know you are. But, what am I?
NPR meets Teh Intarweb
NPR Guest (responding to an e-mail to the show): “Mr. Zoom Junkie had an unfortunate experience.” I can only imagine what would happen if they didn’t screen the names of e-mails read on-air.