Strangely, it reminds me of a puppy who has done something mischievous!
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06/27/2009 10:59 #49097
The falcon baby that fell out!Category: tourism
A friend sent me this picture of the falcon baby that fell out of its nest on one of the towers at University at Buffalo, last week.
Strangely, it reminds me of a puppy who has done something mischievous!
Strangely, it reminds me of a puppy who has done something mischievous!
06/25/2009 02:52 #49076
Time is a TravelerCategory: music
An awesome memory that floated past me once more today. Peter Allen's Tenterfield Saddler.
06/21/2009 23:40 #49025
Unfledged CadenceCategory: art
06/18/2009 20:42 #49001
Clint Mansell = Linkin Park. No, Really!Category: music
How can you not draw this conclusion hearing these two tunes??!
Exhibit A: Clint Mansell: Stay With Me (The Fountain OST, 2006)
Exhibit B: Linkin Park: Numb (Meteora, 2003)
They are so strangely similar. Though one is "rock"-ish and the other is "classical"-ish the underlying notes, repetition and rhythm share such a very strong resemblance. I wish I knew music theory to be able to analyze these tunes further.
Was Clint Mansell "inspired by" (of all the bands on this planet) Linkin Park??! The possibility completely blows my mind.
PS: (e:boxerboi), I can't wait for your journal. And you know which one! :)
Exhibit A: Clint Mansell: Stay With Me (The Fountain OST, 2006)
Exhibit B: Linkin Park: Numb (Meteora, 2003)
They are so strangely similar. Though one is "rock"-ish and the other is "classical"-ish the underlying notes, repetition and rhythm share such a very strong resemblance. I wish I knew music theory to be able to analyze these tunes further.
Was Clint Mansell "inspired by" (of all the bands on this planet) Linkin Park??! The possibility completely blows my mind.
PS: (e:boxerboi), I can't wait for your journal. And you know which one! :)
tinypliny - 06/19/09 19:39
(e:metalpeter): I don't get your comment. Do you mean to say the videos by Clint Mansell and Linkin Park didn't turn up above? I can still see them. The direct links are:
Clint Mansell --> :::link:::
Linkin Park --> :::link:::
Can you see them with these links?
(e:metalpeter): I don't get your comment. Do you mean to say the videos by Clint Mansell and Linkin Park didn't turn up above? I can still see them. The direct links are:
Clint Mansell --> :::link:::
Linkin Park --> :::link:::
Can you see them with these links?
metalpeter - 06/19/09 19:16
I watched Both Videos, but I had to since I'm a big Linkin Park Fan. The thing that I find interesting from some video I saw is you have the rapper dude and the singing and screaming then key boards and guitar, but it isn't either singers Band, It is Mr Hahn's Yes the DJ's Band and he does a lot of the art or maybe all of the art for the band, and they even have that Animee style video but not sure if he did the art for that video or not.
I watched Both Videos, but I had to since I'm a big Linkin Park Fan. The thing that I find interesting from some video I saw is you have the rapper dude and the singing and screaming then key boards and guitar, but it isn't either singers Band, It is Mr Hahn's Yes the DJ's Band and he does a lot of the art or maybe all of the art for the band, and they even have that Animee style video but not sure if he did the art for that video or not.
06/13/2009 15:55 #48962
A Letter of Thanks to James!Category: science
The event was a HUGE success! We ran out of saliva kits! Nearly 700 people signed up in around 5 hours. If you are still interested in contributing your might to this massive effort against cancer, we are thinking about setting up another recruitment event at the Ride for Roswell event! Watch this space!!!
(e:mike) and (e:libertad), thanks so much for making it! I am so sorry we wrapped it up earlier than we thought - we hardly expected such an enthusiastic response! People were so motivated they dragged their entire teams to sign up! I think I must have consented more than 200 people personally. I feel drunk with happiness that people still believe in honest population research. I swear, I felt my life was worth living when I saw so many people. (e:James), I was delirious when I saw you! Thank you SO MUCH for coming and donating!! You ROCK! m/ :)
tinypliny - 06/13/09 16:55
I know! None of us expected such a response! We have a very very tough time convincing people that research is an important part of the fight against cancer. Maybe all these years, we have not been approaching the problem of recruitment properly. We tend to stick to people who come to hospitals and for "normal" comparisons, we ask people who accompany the people to the hospital. Our approach has been flawed all along!
Thanks once more for agreeing to be contacted for donating 2 tablespoons of blood. It goes a long way for us! Some years down the line when a definite answer emerges to why certain people get cancer and what we can do to cut their risk, you should be really proud that you contributed a part of you to help arrive at that answer!! THANK YOU!!!! :)
I know! None of us expected such a response! We have a very very tough time convincing people that research is an important part of the fight against cancer. Maybe all these years, we have not been approaching the problem of recruitment properly. We tend to stick to people who come to hospitals and for "normal" comparisons, we ask people who accompany the people to the hospital. Our approach has been flawed all along!
Thanks once more for agreeing to be contacted for donating 2 tablespoons of blood. It goes a long way for us! Some years down the line when a definite answer emerges to why certain people get cancer and what we can do to cut their risk, you should be really proud that you contributed a part of you to help arrive at that answer!! THANK YOU!!!! :)
james - 06/13/09 16:27
From what you said last night in chat you seemed doubtful that many people would show up at all. Glad to hear it was such a success.
I also signed up to donate blood to the cause. So, perhaps some day soon you will see little James red blood cells floating around. Let me know if there is a resemblance.
From what you said last night in chat you seemed doubtful that many people would show up at all. Glad to hear it was such a success.
I also signed up to donate blood to the cause. So, perhaps some day soon you will see little James red blood cells floating around. Let me know if there is a resemblance.
WOW what a great picture! The falcon is in that moment just before the look of I meant to do that! Thank you for sharing. Good Luck on your proposal. Keep us updated!
The falcon baby is now under expert care and doing well according to latest reports. :)
aww, thats so sad! i love animals.
Nice! Can't wait to hear your defence stories! :) Unfortunately, it's not time for my thesis defence yet. It's only a proposal "defence" (I just call it a proposal but I have heard a ton of people call it a defence - I don't think it is, though.) I am still quite a distance from the real final dissertation defence.
My dear university (UofR) believes in 130+ page proposals (with everything and the kitchen sink thrown in. Just the result-tables are not in there). At this rate, I am beginning to doubt if there will be anything left to write when I actually reach the final dissertation defence!
I am having trouble aligning my committee's schedules as well. I bet even rearranging the skies for planetary goodwill might not do the trick. ;)
Tentatively scheduled for September 4th. I wanted to have it earlier, but summer is impossible to schedule with faculty vacations and all. Hey, at least someone gets to go on vacation.
When will yours be?!
Doctors in da house!!! We should live blog simultaneous defense parties in NYC and B'lo.
I sent my first draft in and I just have one more chapter to go (and a few references to fix). Then it's committee meetings and formal proposal time!! :) Massive good luck with yours? When is the defence?
I want one!
How's the thesis writing going for you?
I think they have rescued it and its in safe hands. :)
That is so cute! It's ok right?