Ok, have a few objectives to achieve this summer-
1) Play C&C3.
2) Install Linux on my home computer
3) Read the book Structured Computer Organization, 5/E
4) Read up on mathematical methods for physicist.
5) Hopefully find an internship at dsta
6) Do up the temasek soc webpage, and find a calendar.
And Yiliang, my neighbour, actually bought the original C&C3 in england for 34.00 pounds!!! I really feel like borrowing it from him to help unwind!!! ahhh!!!
Monday, April 23, 2007
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Hit by virus, and considering converting to linux.
Ok, this is it. End of the road for microsoft.
Got hit by a virus sent as a link by a friend over msn. Link is http://24347.herasunmedaxuke.com/6/918 DONT TRY IT!!!
it downloaded the file "the winners game.exe"
Dont know why i was so off guard to the point of running the executable file. Maybe cos he was also a mathmo and i thought it's one of his creations. But since then, my com has been getting increasingly laggy. Ran system restore, but it's still not working properly.
And I realised that I haven't gotten myself any antivirus programs on this computer.
Now I'm thinking of the main functions of this computer...
I use it mainly for the internet, msn, skype, and email.
As well as maintain websites, all of which will not be a problem on linux... I connect to the server using filezilla.
I need a pdf reader, which shouldnt be too difficult to replace on a linuxbox, and I'm already using openoffice, and gimp.
I also would need a music player, to replace itunes, one which will play my m4a files.
And, find out if the OS would be competible with all the usb devices I am using - my camera, palm; and all the cards - sound, webcam. And the dvd player, which I have never used.
Also, if I am intending to game, I'd need to find out how the games would be competible with the version of linux i'm using.
Main games would be dota, and C&C3, if i get it during the holidays.
Come to think of it, maybe I shouldnt wipe out the whole OS, but install linux on a seperate partition. See if that's possible.
Got hit by a virus sent as a link by a friend over msn. Link is http://24347.herasunmedaxuke.com/6/918 DONT TRY IT!!!
it downloaded the file "the winners game.exe"
Dont know why i was so off guard to the point of running the executable file. Maybe cos he was also a mathmo and i thought it's one of his creations. But since then, my com has been getting increasingly laggy. Ran system restore, but it's still not working properly.
And I realised that I haven't gotten myself any antivirus programs on this computer.
Now I'm thinking of the main functions of this computer...
I use it mainly for the internet, msn, skype, and email.
As well as maintain websites, all of which will not be a problem on linux... I connect to the server using filezilla.
I need a pdf reader, which shouldnt be too difficult to replace on a linuxbox, and I'm already using openoffice, and gimp.
I also would need a music player, to replace itunes, one which will play my m4a files.
And, find out if the OS would be competible with all the usb devices I am using - my camera, palm; and all the cards - sound, webcam. And the dvd player, which I have never used.
Also, if I am intending to game, I'd need to find out how the games would be competible with the version of linux i'm using.
Main games would be dota, and C&C3, if i get it during the holidays.
Come to think of it, maybe I shouldnt wipe out the whole OS, but install linux on a seperate partition. See if that's possible.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Definition of a Geek
Abstract from Wikipedia:
The definition most common among geeks themselves is: "one who is primarily motivated by passion," indicating somebody whose reasoning and decision making is always first and foremost based on his personal passions rather than things like financial reward or social acceptance. Geeks do not see the typical "geeky" interests as interesting, but as objects of passionate devotion. The idea that the pursuit of personal passions should be the fundamental driving force to all decisions could be considered the most basic shared tenet among geeks of all varieties. Geeks consider such pursuits to be their own defining characteristic.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Geeky
Visited shawn last night, and chatted bout geeky stuff til 3 am!
Talked about many things including:
Ethereal,
whois, and
Andrew S. Tanebaum and his book, Structured Computer Organization, 5/E. Thinking of getting my library to buy it for me to read over summer.
Talked about many things including:
Ethereal,
whois, and
Andrew S. Tanebaum and his book, Structured Computer Organization, 5/E. Thinking of getting my library to buy it for me to read over summer.
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Update
The past week since arriving back in cambridge has been quite fruitful. Had a few cookouts - natsci, dota, watched a two movies - Singapore Dreaming, screened by Temasek Soc, and Amazing Grace tonight. Dota cookout came with an 8 hour overnight lanning session which ended this morning at 7am.
Also had a supervision, and managed to get some revision done; and booked a doctor's appointment for tomorrow morning to fix my leg.
Past week in summary:
Wednessday, 11 - Supervision, and the Natsci cookout.
Thursday, 12 - Slept over at aloysius's place, and had temasek meeting that morning at caius.
Friday, 13 - Temasek Soc Movie screening
Saturday, 14 - Dota Cookout + overnight lanning marathon.
Sunday, 15 - Marathon ends at 7am. Slept til 12. Did some work, went to church at 5. Dinner at christ's college, thanks to the nice christ's people like dingdong, ryan, shirley and sara. Watched Amazing Grace after.
And beginning to plan for a trip to eastern europe - Czech republic, Austria and Hungary, after term ends, and should be returning on the 29 June flight.
Have watched quite a number of shows in cambridge this year. About 3, i recall -
1) Night at the Museum in Grafton center, with Soonhui, Samuel, Eemae (the higher ground people).
2) Mission Impossible, Casino Royale. At that place near homerton, with cg people.
3) Amazing Grace. With whole bunch of christ's and garang sheep people today.
This to add to Mission Impossible 3 i watched with Darryl and the Trinity hall mathmos after tripos last year.
Yup, that's quite a comprehensive consolidation of the week and my entertainment expenditure so far.
Also had a supervision, and managed to get some revision done; and booked a doctor's appointment for tomorrow morning to fix my leg.
Past week in summary:
Wednessday, 11 - Supervision, and the Natsci cookout.
Thursday, 12 - Slept over at aloysius's place, and had temasek meeting that morning at caius.
Friday, 13 - Temasek Soc Movie screening
Saturday, 14 - Dota Cookout + overnight lanning marathon.
Sunday, 15 - Marathon ends at 7am. Slept til 12. Did some work, went to church at 5. Dinner at christ's college, thanks to the nice christ's people like dingdong, ryan, shirley and sara. Watched Amazing Grace after.
And beginning to plan for a trip to eastern europe - Czech republic, Austria and Hungary, after term ends, and should be returning on the 29 June flight.
Have watched quite a number of shows in cambridge this year. About 3, i recall -
1) Night at the Museum in Grafton center, with Soonhui, Samuel, Eemae (the higher ground people).
2) Mission Impossible, Casino Royale. At that place near homerton, with cg people.
3) Amazing Grace. With whole bunch of christ's and garang sheep people today.
This to add to Mission Impossible 3 i watched with Darryl and the Trinity hall mathmos after tripos last year.
Yup, that's quite a comprehensive consolidation of the week and my entertainment expenditure so far.
Friday, April 13, 2007
What I've been busy with...
This! :
As well as trying to keep up with work, having cookouts, and trying to order my life.
As well as trying to keep up with work, having cookouts, and trying to order my life.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Now Playing: Glory To The King
VERSE 1:
D
Lord, my heart cries out glory to the King.
Bm
My greatest love in life I hand You everything.
E A E A G Em A A/G
Glo-ry, glo-ry, I hear the angels sing.
VERSE 2:
D
Open my ears, let me hear Your voice,
Bm
To know that sweet sound, Oh my soul rejoice.
E A E A G Em A A/G
Glo-ry, glo-ry, I hear the angels sing.
CHORUS:
D/F# G Em Em/D
You're a Father to the fatherless,
A/C# D G
The answer to my dreams.
A/C# D G
I see You crowned in righteousness.
C C/B Asus A A/G
We cry glory to the King.
D/F# G Em Em/D
Comforter to the lone-ly,
A/C# D G
The lift-er of my head.
A/C# D G
I see You veiled in majesty,
D/A A A/G F#m7 G
We cry glo - ry, glo - ry,
F#m7 Em7 Asus A D
We cry glory to the King.
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Pics Up!
Easter holiday pics are up! Peterborough, Austria, and Word Alive. Yet to caption and order them, but here it is anyway.
Friday, April 06, 2007
Back from Word Alive
Came back yesterday from word alive. Nice relaxing time, especially being in the slackest caravan, where Caravan Unity == Skipping Big Start together for french toasts :P
Caravan 12 casually taking a photo
while the others were deligently attending Big Start
under the tent in the background.
Yes, Shenglong's really hilarious.
Completed a series on the thematic study of the bible, studied the book of Philippians, and sat through a lecture series on the trinity. Philippians shall be my next favourite book... Wanted to get the cds of the surmon, but it's 18 pounds!!! Maybe I'll wait til next year, and hope to find it at a discounted price.
Came across, during the trinity talks, big words like Epistemology, the study of the truth, and many greek words like hypostasis, substance, which I understood the meaning momentarily. And a word which rang a bell - ousia "thingness of a thing" i recalled from michelle's msn nick.
Good chat with shenglong on phillosophy, learnt a few songs from ryan, and Agnes makes really nice sesame oil chicken and dark soy sauce pork! Need to get the recipe from her! :P
Have been rather busy since returning. Need to sort out banking matters, Temasek Society website, and catch up with lots of work. Also need to see the doctor about my knee... so annoying.
And yes, upload pictures of my trips this Easter holidays - to Peterborough, Austria and Word Alive! Will do that soon.
Caravan 12 casually taking a photowhile the others were deligently attending Big Start
under the tent in the background.
Yes, Shenglong's really hilarious.
Completed a series on the thematic study of the bible, studied the book of Philippians, and sat through a lecture series on the trinity. Philippians shall be my next favourite book... Wanted to get the cds of the surmon, but it's 18 pounds!!! Maybe I'll wait til next year, and hope to find it at a discounted price.
Came across, during the trinity talks, big words like Epistemology, the study of the truth, and many greek words like hypostasis, substance, which I understood the meaning momentarily. And a word which rang a bell - ousia "thingness of a thing" i recalled from michelle's msn nick.
Good chat with shenglong on phillosophy, learnt a few songs from ryan, and Agnes makes really nice sesame oil chicken and dark soy sauce pork! Need to get the recipe from her! :P
Have been rather busy since returning. Need to sort out banking matters, Temasek Society website, and catch up with lots of work. Also need to see the doctor about my knee... so annoying.
And yes, upload pictures of my trips this Easter holidays - to Peterborough, Austria and Word Alive! Will do that soon.
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Here today, gone tomorrow.
The effects of 5 days on the mountainsJust returned from Salsburg. Good trip, albeit a little pricy and the fact that I sprained my knee. Nothing serious, think it was an existing problem, recovering, but I know that I'm not going back skiing under foreseeable circumstances.
Photos and narration after i return from word alive which begins in about 8 hours time!
Did two days of skiing, and 3 days of contemplating complex methods in the alps, which was quite fruitful.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Departing for Austria tomorrow
Will be in the alps in a few hours... Skiing for 5 days... Will be contactable on my sg number.
See everyone in a bit!
See everyone in a bit!
Friday, March 23, 2007
Whoa... this is serious sh*t!
| |||||
| Visitor | lsm5.gtwy.uscourts.gov | IP Address | 208.27.203.124 | ||
| Date | 23 Mar, Fri, 21:11:35 | Net Speed | Corporate/T1 | ||
| Organization | Admin OFC US Courts | Browser |  MSIE 6 | ||
| Continent | North America | Operating System |  Windows XP | ||
| Country | United States  | Screen Resolution | 1280x1024 | ||
| State / Region | Texas | Screen Color | 32 Bit (16.7M) | ||
| City | Houston | Javascript | Enabled | ||
| Referrer | http://www.google.com/ie?q=BARRISTER+PASTEINER+ROBERT+JOHN+&hl=en&btnG=Search | |||
| Search Engine | ||||
| Keywords | barrister, pasteiner, robert, john | |||
Interesting log
Ooooo... My post about the hermes spam rang bells in the Korean army based in the US... I wonder who is really behind this BARRISTER PASTEINER ROBERT JOHN guy...
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| Visitor | tango-cache.korea.army.mil | IP Address | 144.59.164.106 | ||
| Date | 23 Mar, Fri, 08:57:57 | Net Speed | Corporate/T1 | ||
| Organization | HHC, 1st Signal Brigade | Browser | MSIE 6 | ||
| Continent | North America | Operating System | Windows XP | ||
| Country | United States | Screen Resolution | 1152x864 | ||
| State / Region | Armed Forces Pacific | Screen Color | 32 Bit (16.7M) | ||
| City | Apo | Javascript | Enabled | ||
| Referrer | http://www.google.com/search?hl=en& q=BARRISTER+PASTEINER+ROBERT+JOHN+&btnG=Google+Search | |||
| Search Engine | ||||
| Keywords | barrister, pasteiner, robert, john | |||
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Peterborough. and other stuff.
Term's over, things are winding down, but I've succeeded in keeping myself rather busy for the past week. Visited Peterborough with Ling and Shagnik, two fitz mathmos, yesterday. Saw the chathedral and museum there, and the river nene.
Learnt a bit of English history at the Peterborough Cathedral - it's where Catherine of Argon, the first of King Henry the Eighth's six wives, was buried.
In the Cathedral, outside the Cathedral, and Guildhall
The museum was fun - not very large, and not many displays, but lots of children's exhibits (read: toys!) hung around to play a while, and walked to river nene after lunch.
Roman Soldier!
River Nene
That's about all for yesterday (wednessday).
Rather occupied since term ended on Thursday...
Friday was date of submission of lab report, followed by combined CG.
Saturday. Helped out in the science festival.Was setting off air rockets, and building bridges.
Air Rockets and Bridge Building!
Dinner with Aloysius and Yaofeng after, followed by a 2.5 hour munchkin session at yiliang's.
Sunday. Went to church, lunch with david green, went jogging to grantchester with ling, attended a recital at wolfson.
Monday. Tutor meeting, and relaxed.
Tuesday. Went to work on computing project, bumped into caius and christ's people on the way to sainsburys, joined them for dinner, and hung out at aloysius's with felix, aloysius's jewish neighbour, after. Learnt a fair bit about the formation of Israel. Stayed til 2.
Wednessday. woke up at 7.20 for an 8 am coach ride to Peterborough. Returned around 5. Temasek soc meeting at night til late.
Learnt a bit of English history at the Peterborough Cathedral - it's where Catherine of Argon, the first of King Henry the Eighth's six wives, was buried.
In the Cathedral, outside the Cathedral, and Guildhall
The museum was fun - not very large, and not many displays, but lots of children's exhibits (read: toys!) hung around to play a while, and walked to river nene after lunch.
Roman Soldier!
River Nene
That's about all for yesterday (wednessday).
Rather occupied since term ended on Thursday...
Friday was date of submission of lab report, followed by combined CG.
Saturday. Helped out in the science festival.Was setting off air rockets, and building bridges.
Air Rockets and Bridge Building!
Launching the water propelled air rocket!
Dinner with Aloysius and Yaofeng after, followed by a 2.5 hour munchkin session at yiliang's.
Sunday. Went to church, lunch with david green, went jogging to grantchester with ling, attended a recital at wolfson.
Monday. Tutor meeting, and relaxed.
Tuesday. Went to work on computing project, bumped into caius and christ's people on the way to sainsburys, joined them for dinner, and hung out at aloysius's with felix, aloysius's jewish neighbour, after. Learnt a fair bit about the formation of Israel. Stayed til 2.
Wednessday. woke up at 7.20 for an 8 am coach ride to Peterborough. Returned around 5. Temasek soc meeting at night til late.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Hermes got spammed!
just saw the first piece of spam in my university mail account, which until now has been spotlessly clean!
The title was
from a certain
There have been parallel reports of exactly the same email from other hermes users. If you've been hit, please tag so we'll know how widespread this contagion is :P
Oh me oh my! I hope the university computing service does something about this soon!
The title was
"HELLO IS ME ,......................"
from a certain
BARRISTER PASTEINER ROBERT JOHN
There have been parallel reports of exactly the same email from other hermes users. If you've been hit, please tag so we'll know how widespread this contagion is :P
Oh me oh my! I hope the university computing service does something about this soon!
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Season for Renewal
End of lent term term, the season for AGM's, passing of batons, and the assumption of fresh, exciting new roles.
The past week saw the handover of a few positions I've been growing rather attached to, and perhaps becoming quite weary from... Tuesday was the archims AGM, and tonight was CG/CF handover.
Monday also marked the last of my 6 crazy Mondays, and 14 x 8 = 112 hours of practical. It's been a very tiring marathon, these crazy mondays, but it's the kind that one feels really refreshed from. Also really glad to have Darryl as lab partner, will miss these lab sessions with him :(
(and to quote sam: "omg, your hair so IMBA!" :P)
I have my lab report due on Friday, as a fitting way to wrap up my stint as an experimentalist.
Also, held the first Temasek society event on Thursday - discussion of GST increase, and of the Singapore budget. Thought it went quite well...
Feel a tinge of loss, each time I relinquish a position. They have each been really fulfilling. Guess that's life, hardly anything is permanent, and things that are permanent turn stale. The Cambridge cycle has a period which just about maximizes the utility of each term.
On a seperate note, some of the other things i'd been up to since i last blogged properly: went to shawn's place to watch the moon turn red last saturday, and jogged to grantchester yesterday. Love the spring temperature and sunshine, perfect for exercising outdoors, and the flowers and scenary adds to the cheerful mood.
Also, kinda impulsively found myself on a ski trip to austria in easter.
Speaking of which, there'll be a few pursuits to occupy me during the holidays -
1) Revision, lots of it.
2) Temasek Society Website,
3) Sorting out thoughts on the truth hypothesis,
4) Big admin matters like summer and next year's arrangements - banking, air tickets, storage, etc.
Ok, there's a long update on the past week. Holidays are almost here, and feel the relief of having much of the responsibilities weighing me down for a year being removed, and the satisfection of having been a good steward.
Also have been very glad to have very intensive bible study opportunities here in Cambridge. Have been studying 1 Cor at focus this year, and 1 Peter in CF, the book of Daniel last year. These are some books I've found myself growing quite familiar with on top of my existing favourite books of Romans, James and Ecclesiastes.
Yup, quite a long update after a long haitus from proper blogging.
The past week saw the handover of a few positions I've been growing rather attached to, and perhaps becoming quite weary from... Tuesday was the archims AGM, and tonight was CG/CF handover.
Monday also marked the last of my 6 crazy Mondays, and 14 x 8 = 112 hours of practical. It's been a very tiring marathon, these crazy mondays, but it's the kind that one feels really refreshed from. Also really glad to have Darryl as lab partner, will miss these lab sessions with him :(
(and to quote sam: "omg, your hair so IMBA!" :P)I have my lab report due on Friday, as a fitting way to wrap up my stint as an experimentalist.
Also, held the first Temasek society event on Thursday - discussion of GST increase, and of the Singapore budget. Thought it went quite well...
Feel a tinge of loss, each time I relinquish a position. They have each been really fulfilling. Guess that's life, hardly anything is permanent, and things that are permanent turn stale. The Cambridge cycle has a period which just about maximizes the utility of each term.
On a seperate note, some of the other things i'd been up to since i last blogged properly: went to shawn's place to watch the moon turn red last saturday, and jogged to grantchester yesterday. Love the spring temperature and sunshine, perfect for exercising outdoors, and the flowers and scenary adds to the cheerful mood.
Also, kinda impulsively found myself on a ski trip to austria in easter.
Speaking of which, there'll be a few pursuits to occupy me during the holidays -
1) Revision, lots of it.
2) Temasek Society Website,
3) Sorting out thoughts on the truth hypothesis,
4) Big admin matters like summer and next year's arrangements - banking, air tickets, storage, etc.
Ok, there's a long update on the past week. Holidays are almost here, and feel the relief of having much of the responsibilities weighing me down for a year being removed, and the satisfection of having been a good steward.
So I commend the enjoyment of life, because nothing is better for a man under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany him in his work all the days of the life God has given him under the sun.
Ecclesiastes 8:15
Also have been very glad to have very intensive bible study opportunities here in Cambridge. Have been studying 1 Cor at focus this year, and 1 Peter in CF, the book of Daniel last year. These are some books I've found myself growing quite familiar with on top of my existing favourite books of Romans, James and Ecclesiastes.
Yup, quite a long update after a long haitus from proper blogging.
Thursday, March 08, 2007
HCH SO PWNZ!!!
I'm impressed, hch! Go do IT at Singapore poly and pwn everyone in the course!!! You have my support!
And here's a sample of his doing - Feederbox 1.o!!!
Coolhuh?
And here's a sample of his doing - Feederbox 1.o!!!
Coolhuh?
Saturday, March 03, 2007
Randomness
Yesterday, I spotted ducks mating in the river.
Last night, I dreamt of budgies taking a dive.
One wonders how the brain makes these connections.
Last night, I dreamt of budgies taking a dive.
One wonders how the brain makes these connections.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Encryption protocol
Just found this in my inbox from shawn...
It's basically RSA without having to agree on the parameters beforehand! It's called diffiehellman.
Diffiehellman
I wonder why I havent come across it as a mathmo...
And.
Even a science superhero has dreams...
Stephen Hawking's wish of a lifetime
It's basically RSA without having to agree on the parameters beforehand! It's called diffiehellman.
Diffiehellman
I wonder why I havent come across it as a mathmo...
And.
Even a science superhero has dreams...
Stephen Hawking's wish of a lifetime
GIMP, and a little reflection on my ambition
Decided to dabble in photo editing a little.
Just got myself GIMP.
GIMP
Addendum:
A whole lot of GIMP resources recommended by shawn...
gimp.org
gimptalk.com
gimpguru.org
gimpology
pixel2life
Photoediting would be a very useful complimentary skill to have along with webdesign... Just need the time to pick it up.
And google says I need more programming experience to be hired. No time to acquire that, so I guess I wont be a google engineer unless I make a drastic change in my pursuits!
For now, I still wanna be a theoretical physicist, not an investment banker or a programmer. Had considered the other options as possible detours should the original route be too difficult to make a living off, but looks like it's not so easy to switch either. I still have teaching as a career to fall back on, and I could always go into some kind of applied science research if I find that appealing.
Or I might be a barber! :D
Just got myself GIMP.
GIMP
Addendum:
A whole lot of GIMP resources recommended by shawn...
gimp.org
gimptalk.com
gimpguru.org
gimpology
pixel2life
Photoediting would be a very useful complimentary skill to have along with webdesign... Just need the time to pick it up.
And google says I need more programming experience to be hired. No time to acquire that, so I guess I wont be a google engineer unless I make a drastic change in my pursuits!
For now, I still wanna be a theoretical physicist, not an investment banker or a programmer. Had considered the other options as possible detours should the original route be too difficult to make a living off, but looks like it's not so easy to switch either. I still have teaching as a career to fall back on, and I could always go into some kind of applied science research if I find that appealing.
Or I might be a barber! :D
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