I seek to better understand JPEG compression. My camera takes pictures that are on the order of 700KB, but after minimal or no adjustment in Picasa, they save to about 1/3 the original size. Now, I know there’s EXIF information as part of the file, and that’s still there after… Continue reading
So… I have an interview with Lockheed on Friday, and I’d really like it to go well. Leave me splendiferous advice and say lots of prayers if your that type of person, or even if you’re not, because God might listen to you anyway.
In browsing aged emails for my remnants Kaiserslautern address I found this… from Steve and quite funny. On Wednesday evening, I went over to the Milliken Auditorium to see Tom Deluca, the hypnotist. I tell you this was one of the most outrageously funny shows that I have ever seen!!!!… Continue reading
Filling out forms trying to get a job with Lockheed… the things I’m expected to remember… My addresses for the last 10 years… well, we have: Home in TC A209 Bryan Hall (I think) 254 Mason Hall Kaiserslautern Germany – don’t have a clue how to enter this one into… Continue reading
Took a little trip to Toronto with Steve, Elizabeth and Mark for MLK day weekend. Fun. Very nice city to visit, went to the CN Tower, Hockey Hall of Fame, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto Science Center and Casa Loma. Also spent some time wandering around town. Toronto has an amazing… Continue reading
I went to Olive Garden tonight to join Lynn for his birthday. That much was good, it’s good to have a group get together on someone’s birthday. But…I noticed for the first time the pushing of the wines. Maybe it’s because I’ve only been there with parents before, that they… Continue reading
I just watched Blade Trinity, and now I’m going to ruin it for you… if this does not sound like fun for all, quit reading. You’ve been warned. Movie starts with some vampires unearthing Dracula – who apparently does exist, is the first of all vampires, and is “flawless.” That… Continue reading
Holy shit this semester is going to bite me in the ass. Today I find out that I have an exam on Friday. Not only that, but it’s in one of the more difficult classes I’ve taken in my 5.5 years at MSU. Same class, I have a project due… Continue reading
Hmmm… Part of me wants to write a long drawn out entry about life and shit like that. Another part of me, a much lazier part of me, wants to just make an entry for the sake of an entry. Anyway, I need to get on with finding a job… Continue reading
by Dave Barry The thing I like best about being a journalist, aside from being able to clip my toenails while working, is that sometimes, through hard work and perseverance and opening my mail, I come across a story that can really help you, the consumer, gain a better understanding… Continue reading