Thanks to wellingtongrey.net for this cool flowchart. It relates to one of my older post. In case you missed it, here's the link to my old post:
Science vs. Faith
Thanks to wellingtongrey.net for this cool flowchart. It relates to one of my older post. In case you missed it, here's the link to my old post:
Managerial Accounting, Science & Sleepless nights
Last night after work, I had dinner and then just hit the bed right away. I was very tired. Got up around 2am to study for my the managerial accounting exam. I had to make sure I go over all the quizzes and in-class assisgnments. Went back to bed at 5am. I wanted to go to the gym before the exam, but got up around 6.40am. My exam was at 8am.
Enough about managerial accounting. This week on February 12th, the world celebrated Darwin Day. Although, the Darwin Day Celebration is only for a day, we can still do more to spread the knowledge, especially the proper knoweldge. If you want more info, check out Darwin.org. It has some very good & interesting contents.
On other notes, this week I also partitioned my HD, setup Ubuntu 6.06 LTS. Its like an addiction, doing this and that. I love spending time working on it. So far, I have done the basic stuffs like download firefox 2.0, MS fonts, MP3 player codec and stuff. Tomorrow I will probably spend time on setting up VMWare to access XP, so I can work on programs for work.
Moving in bad weather
This Saturday, I moved back to Lawrence from Topeka. The weather was horrible. It's been snowing the day before and very cold. I still took the chance and moved before school starts. The day I moved, I didn't go over 50 mph on the highway. I didn't care if people were getting pissed, I was not going to take any chance and wrecked the U-Haul truck. By the end of the day, I was completely exhausted. I had lost my appetite and could sleep either. I hate moving and carrying stuff.
And that's when it hit me. Maybe we should have move around instead of move in. I think especially college kids like us will love this one. As a student or in general, someone needs a bed to sleep, study table, dinner table, stereo to listen music, and TV to watch movies and stuff. So, the way it would work is like this:
I am moving to Lawrence. I need a two bedroom apartment. I check a website where I find Emily. She's got a two bedroom apartment and she's moving out of it. So, I will just take over her apartment while Emily takes over someone Else's. That way, we don't have to worry about moving any furniture with us and pay for a truck or carry stuff around. All we do is, transfer the utilities. That simple.
Anyway, while I doubt if this will ever happen, nothings impossible. I am glad to be back in Lawrence. Even though, I couldn't wait to get out of Topeka, here's a list of things I will miss about Topeka:
1. The Shunga Trail,
2. Governor's Mansion, and
3. the convenience of driving. I really liked being able to jump on the highway.
And that's when it hit me. Maybe we should have move around instead of move in. I think especially college kids like us will love this one. As a student or in general, someone needs a bed to sleep, study table, dinner table, stereo to listen music, and TV to watch movies and stuff. So, the way it would work is like this:
I am moving to Lawrence. I need a two bedroom apartment. I check a website where I find Emily. She's got a two bedroom apartment and she's moving out of it. So, I will just take over her apartment while Emily takes over someone Else's. That way, we don't have to worry about moving any furniture with us and pay for a truck or carry stuff around. All we do is, transfer the utilities. That simple.
Anyway, while I doubt if this will ever happen, nothings impossible. I am glad to be back in Lawrence. Even though, I couldn't wait to get out of Topeka, here's a list of things I will miss about Topeka:
1. The Shunga Trail,
2. Governor's Mansion, and
3. the convenience of driving. I really liked being able to jump on the highway.
Apple Juice & Smirnoff??!!
Yes, thats right. Apple and Smirnoff. Friday, had a party at my place. Me and Aya, we were going thru my fridge trying to find a mixer for the Smirnoff. She saw all these red apples. So, the mix is:
2 apples peeled,
2 shots of Smirnoff,
and ice.
All in the blender and it was good, very good. Peple loved it a lot. When we made it the 2nd time, the whole thing was gone in a minute. So, we had a to make once more for those who didn't get it in the first round. Its better to cut the apple in small pieces, helps to blend faster. And dont forget to take the seeds out.
New years eve was awesome. Me, Aya and Andrei went to Stuart's house. I had a tequila shots. Boy, it was nasty. I HATE tequila. I took Svedka, a swedish vodka. I really liked it. It's very smooth, I thought. Ended the night with Gin & Tonic.
Data Execution Prevention - Freaking Windows Explorer
Friday night my laptop goes nuts on me. All I want to do is transfer some mp3s from my laptop to the Creative Zen Nano Plus for my evening run. Yes, I don't own an iPod and I love my Creative Zen. For $80.00 dollars it's simply awesome. Just drag & drop your mp3s or any file. Its that simple. No importing. Anyway, instead of copying my mp3s I get hit my this stupid Windows Error...ughhh...
At this point, all I wanna do is go run. So, instead of clicking on the "Close Message" button I just transfer the files first. I noticed if you don't click the "Close Message" which kills explorer, just open any folder from your desktop. Then you can brows to other areas within the folder. That's what I did, for the time being.
Later that night I fixed the problem, and here's what I did:
1. Shut down my laptop,
2. Restart in Safe Mode. For Dell its "F8" before the splash screen,
3. Go to Start --> Control Panel --> System,
4. In System Properties click on Advanced --> in Performance click Settings,
5. In Performance Options click the Data Execution Prevention tab , click "Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select:" and select Windows Explorer,
6. Click "OK" and restart your computer in normal mode.
And it should be working fine. Once its all up and running you can enjoy reading this article by Sam Harris on the latimes.com. I think it's a well written article. Enjoy!
10 myths -- and 10 truths -- about atheism
At this point, all I wanna do is go run. So, instead of clicking on the "Close Message" button I just transfer the files first. I noticed if you don't click the "Close Message" which kills explorer, just open any folder from your desktop. Then you can brows to other areas within the folder. That's what I did, for the time being.Later that night I fixed the problem, and here's what I did:
1. Shut down my laptop,
2. Restart in Safe Mode. For Dell its "F8" before the splash screen,
3. Go to Start --> Control Panel --> System,
4. In System Properties click on Advanced --> in Performance click Settings,
5. In Performance Options click the Data Execution Prevention tab , click "Turn on DEP for all programs and services except those I select:" and select Windows Explorer,
6. Click "OK" and restart your computer in normal mode.
And it should be working fine. Once its all up and running you can enjoy reading this article by Sam Harris on the latimes.com. I think it's a well written article. Enjoy!
10 myths -- and 10 truths -- about atheism
Wish you were still around Carl
"Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep insights can be winnowed from deep nonsense."
Carl Sagan (1934 - 1996)
Today marks the 10th anniversary of Carl Sagan's death. I have watched few episodes of Cosmos & it really filled my mind with joy that I cannot explain. The way he talks about the universe, human, evolution and earth is very touching. He makes you think, take some time and think deep. It is obvious that he truly believes and cares about theses subjects. You can tell how deeply he feels about this earth that we call home, and the future of the earth and human.
To honor his work, his gift to the world and to human being, I am going to checkout both "The Varieties of Scientific Experience: A Personal View of the Search for God" and the "Cosmos" from the public library. I urge and encourage everyone to do the same. At least watch the Vol. 4 of Cosmos titled "Heaven and Hell." A lot can be learned from this volume alone. Carl beautifully explains the solar system, Asteroid, Comets and Meteor. Then he shows the current states of our neighbor Venus and it's current state. He draws a distinction between the earth and the Venus. He shows what will happen to earth if we fail to take the necessary steps to prevent our beautiful earth (heaven) from becoming Venus. Again, I ask each of you to watch at least this episode of Cosmos. Read something from him or about him. Read anything. Here's few links to begin:
http://www.carlsagan.com/
http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Carl_Sagan/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/time/sagan.html
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