Haven’t been updating a lot recently, I know. Actually a lot of catching up with class work this week. Lots of stories to tell. Preparing to sign a contract for a part-time research position in 2008 here, something my e-society professor clued me in on. Should be a really good time. Did get the Christmas … Continue reading
I just read that Flickr has passed the 2 billion milestone in photo uploads. That’s definitely a lot of photos, and while most are probably blurry pics of somebody’s cat, the 2 billionth is actually quite pretty: So super, Flickr is more popular than Jesus. On some levels it’s absolutely awesome to be a part … Continue reading
Kind of a harsh title for a post, but that’s really how I see this entry over on Savage Minds. To be fair, it’s really hard to feign badassness when your profession’s standard issue gear is the notebook from Blue’s Clues and maybe a kinship chart. That doesn’t strike fear into the heart of anyone. … Continue reading
On Saturday morning my bro Fred and I rendezvous at the Munich airport around 7:30am. We’re there in plenty of time for the flight, and neither of us has eaten, so we decide to find a not too expensive café in the airport and breakfast. We end up dawdling much longer than I’m comfortable with, … Continue reading
Haha I asked you that question knowing full well that the answer is very probably no! Today is the last day of the conference, and at that, it’s also at the last session. There’s a brief coffee break before everyone reconvenes in the large hall for one final panel discussion, which is supposed to be … Continue reading
OK, so I haven’t left yet. The original plan was to take a night train, but earlier in the evening I got a call from the guy I’m going with, who pretty much organized everything about the trip, and he proposed we take a plane instead of a train. Costs 30€ more, which pissed me … Continue reading
Tomorrow (well, today, technically, I guess) there’s a job application seminar for the DAAD/SIP students. It’s actually a two-part seminar, with tomorrow focusing on résumé and cover letter, and a second session Monday for oral interview skills, but I’ll unfortunately miss Monday’s session, as I don’t plan to return from traveling until Wednesday or so. … Continue reading
So, the stipend is due on Wednesday. I’m already rubbing my hands manically, considering that I’ll be receiving my monthly allotments for September, October, November, December, and even my “travel reimbursement” altogether, as one lump sum. Just imagine how much sauerkraut that would buy. We’re talking like thousands of euros, so roughly ten billion US … Continue reading
I should have started blogging years ago. Apparently there’s a $10,000 scholarship for students who blog. This year’s award is down to 20 finalists, who will be given the award based on the number of votes they get. So find a nice one and give some clicklove. The parent site, CollegeScholarships.org, seems to be worth … Continue reading
We’re taking a brief break from the class, and since my laptop died, I’ve plugged it back in and will try to charge it fully. The professor mentioned that there would be the opportunity this term to attend some conferences on the matters discussed in class, for those who are interested (that would be me). … Continue reading