Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
I should go into Astrophysics
I've been listening to Neil deGrasse Tyson's Star Talk Radio podcast, and my interest in the field has definitely grown. I'm actually considering going to grad school in Astrophysics; seems way more interesting than Computer Science. But Astrophysics is a research field and I'm not sure I have the drive/passion/persistence to go through with it.
In any case, I've always had some interest in the field; I did take 2 semesters of Astrophysics in senior year. But I have learned a whole lot just from listening to a few episodes of the podcast. I actually remember some of the things I learned from those college courses (I know, it was only 1-2 years ago).
The only thing that annoys me about this podcast is Neil's co-host, Lynne Koplitz. For some reason, she just annoys me. I know she's a comedienne so she's there to throw in some funny quips, but I don't think she adds anything to the show. Neil is plenty funny on his own. Even other comedians who have been a guest or a guest co-host on the show are funnier and/or better suited for the topics at hand. I always enjoy the episode more when she's not there.
In any case, I've always had some interest in the field; I did take 2 semesters of Astrophysics in senior year. But I have learned a whole lot just from listening to a few episodes of the podcast. I actually remember some of the things I learned from those college courses (I know, it was only 1-2 years ago).
The only thing that annoys me about this podcast is Neil's co-host, Lynne Koplitz. For some reason, she just annoys me. I know she's a comedienne so she's there to throw in some funny quips, but I don't think she adds anything to the show. Neil is plenty funny on his own. Even other comedians who have been a guest or a guest co-host on the show are funnier and/or better suited for the topics at hand. I always enjoy the episode more when she's not there.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
I can't decide...
If I should be polite, or be "a friend" and stop someone being an annoying, ungrateful prick. :| I'd normally ignore things like this, but this time it's happening too close to me and it ruins my mornings.
No trophy presentation at Etihad
The Premier League has announced that, if Manchester United wins their 20th league title at their neighbor's ground, they will not hold the trophy presentation at Etihad. Instead, the trophy will be presented the following week, after the match against Swansea at Old Trafford, as they prefer to present the trophy at home.
It sure would be sweet to stomp on the bitter rival's turf and celebrate our superiority there, but I do agree with the League in that I prefer trophy presentations to be held at home. I want to watch the players celebrating at Old Trafford, in front of ~70,000 fans, instead of ~2,600 fans at Etihad. Plus, Old Trafford just looks better than Etihad. ;)
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| The trophy at its home, Old Trafford |
It sure would be sweet to stomp on the bitter rival's turf and celebrate our superiority there, but I do agree with the League in that I prefer trophy presentations to be held at home. I want to watch the players celebrating at Old Trafford, in front of ~70,000 fans, instead of ~2,600 fans at Etihad. Plus, Old Trafford just looks better than Etihad. ;)
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Google is winning best April Fools' gag
I know it's still early in the day, and I haven't been around the Internet long enough to take in everything, but Google is doing a really good job. Especially with their 8-bit Maps for NES. They also have a bunch of hidden gems (thanks to Reddit's kane2742).
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