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Re: Fwd: "MIT Interview Request" - Second attempt

2008-10-17T10:43:00.001-05:00

Mr Block, this Saturday at 3 would be great. Thanks, SamOn Fri, Oct 17, 2008 at 7:52 AM, wrote:> Hi Sam,> John told me to expect your note, and I would be very happy to conduct your> Alumni Interview.> Are you planning to apply Early Decision?> I usually host the interviews at my home in Marlton (I can give you> directions when the time comes, or your can look it up on

Recommendation

2008-09-22T07:37:00.001-05:00

Madame Weber,Comment allez-vous? I hope you are doing well and living the goodlife. Besides notsleeping as much as I should, I certainty am.I am really enjoying my studies at Rutgers (the french is fast andfurious, entailing over a chapter a week, with a couple hours oflanguage labs mixed in). A tiny upstart engineering college (Olin) isinterested in me applying as a freshman for the class of

NKS Summer School 08?

2007-11-26T10:24:00.001-05:00

Hi Matthew, do you know if there will be a NKS Summer School 2008? Ifyes, how can I apply? Sam-- Sam KrupaThePlaceforitAll.comI have never let my schooling interfere with my education. -- Mark Twain

Done

2005-05-24T11:03:00.000-05:00

I am too busy to keep this site updated! It will still stay here for a long time, so feel free to read the archives, download the projects, and read the howtos.UPDATE: Thanks for the kind words! If my time becomes less limited I will go back to bloging!

Viking 256MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz Memory: $2.99 AFTER REBATE

2005-05-13T13:41:00.000-05:00

TigerDirect has the Viking 256MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz Memory for $2.99, after rebate! Four of those and you got a gig of RAM! Go here for product page!

iTunes 4.8 Released

2005-05-09T13:59:00.000-05:00

Apple has released iTunes 4.8 for download! I can't figure out what the new features are.UPDATE: Here is what the new version does:Release notes say 'iTunes 4.8 includes new Music Store features and support for transferring contacts and calendars from your computer to your iPod (requires Mac OS X version 10.4 on your computer).' There also appears to be a some sort of new video functionality as

New Gmail Feature

2005-05-07T06:17:00.000-05:00

Mickey R writes "I found a new Gmail feature. When I received HTML emails, it used to show a link "Display all images". Now I also have the option to persistantly show images from that email address. Now I don't have to click to make my daily NYTimes look good. I don't think it's yet a complete feature, however. I cannot find a list to delete these trusted senders--it's also not listed as a new

Mac OS X: Not Perfect

2005-05-05T08:08:00.000-05:00

The Register has an article about a "mega-patch" for Mac OS X 10.3.9 (the OS X before Tiger) that fixes 19 flaws. One of the flaws would let a hacker remotely take control of a computer. From the article: The update fixes flaws ranging from the way the OS handles TIFF image files to security controls over how files are passed using Bluetooth short-range wireless technology.

New G5 iMacs

2005-05-03T09:15:00.000-05:00

Apple has made the long-overdue update of their iMac G5. All of the models benefitted from 200MHz speed-bumps. All the iMacs now ship with Tiger and a standard 512MB PC3200 (400MHz) RAM. The two most expensive iMacs now sport slot-loading 8x SuperDrives with dual-layer burning. All iMacs have built-in 802.11g and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Review

2005-05-02T18:30:00.000-05:00

The Register has done a review of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Review, "the radio series, that became a book, that became a TV series, has finally made it to the silver screen." Bassicly, they don't think it's funny, and "there's little by way of character development. The plot is weak and the film can't decide whether it's a road movie, quest or love story."

My Mac OS X Tiger Review

2005-05-02T07:45:00.000-05:00

I have just posted my Tiger review on my other site, Dashboard Lineup. It basically covers the new features of the OS. In the review I cover Dashboard, Spotlight, Grapher (Mac OS X's new graphing calculator), QuickTime Player 7, Automator, Safari RSS (2), that cool RSS visualizer, and all that eye candy (iCandy).

Website of the Day!

2005-05-02T06:29:00.000-05:00

Today's Website of the Day!Slashdot Story GeneratorCan't wait for the next Slashdot post? Read a random one!

Website of the Day!

2005-04-29T10:26:00.000-05:00

Today's Website of the Day!DHTML Version of RocksFound this page by David Finch which has really cool coding projects. The game linked to above works using only DHTML (no flash or shockwave)!

Tiger Just Shipped

2005-04-29T06:35:00.000-05:00

My order for Tiger has shipped and is now in Linwood, PA to be delivered today!UPDATE: It came!! I will be soon installing it!

Apple Lowers Prices on Cinema Displays

2005-04-27T11:12:00.000-05:00

Macworld is reporting the price-drop for Apple's Cinema Displays:The 20-inch model is now US$799; the 23-inch “HD” model costs $1,499 — lower prices of $200 and $300, respectively. The 30-inch Cinema HD Display remains priced at $2,999.

New 2.7 and 2.3GHz Apple G5s

2005-04-27T09:39:00.000-05:00

Apple has just release new G5s! The new ones (just like rumored) have 16x SuperDriveS (dual-layer), Tiger installed, and faster processors (2.3 and 2.7GHz).

Overclocking Dual-core Systems

2005-04-26T15:49:00.000-05:00

ExtremeTech has an article about overclocking Dell dual-core systems! Looks like overclocking does not void your warranty!

Screenshots of the Longhorn Beta Released at WinHEC

2005-04-26T15:38:00.000-05:00

Looking to see how much Xeroxing Microsoft has been doing to get Longhorn done? Get some insider screenshots![Thanks, Caleb!]

Amazon Sales Non-existent Apple G5

2005-04-26T11:52:00.000-05:00

MacMinute is reporting that Amazon has an order page where you can pre-order a not released G5 with these specs (confirming rumors about such a product):Mac OS X10.4, code named Tiger, Dual 2.7 GHz PowerPC G5 processors, 512MB of DDR SDRAM, 250GB hard drive, and 16x Dual Layer SuperDrive (CD/DVD+RW). Amazon is selling the machine for US$2,994.99.

Biggest Players of Online Games: Women Over 40

2005-04-25T13:36:00.000-05:00

The Washington Post has an article containing some surprising facts. The article says it best:When it comes to online games, women over 40 play the most often and spend the greatest number of hours doing so, even beating out teenage boys, according to a study conducted by Digital Marketing Services. The study is called the Casual Gaming Report. But there's nothing casual about a 45-year-old

McAfee Internet Security Ver. 7.0: $0 AFTER REBATES

2005-04-25T06:36:00.000-05:00

Buy.com has McAfee Internet Security Ver. 7.0 for $58.99. There is a $30 rebate and a $40 rebate that make that zero. Click image for product page.

Free HP Glossy Paper

2005-04-24T15:15:00.000-05:00

In keeping in the routine of giving away paper HP is now giving away glossy paper samples. I have just ordered some! The last time I ordered free paper from HP I got it in three weeks.

Kingston 1GB CompactFlash Memory Cards: $40.99 Shipped AFTER REBATE

2005-04-22T17:06:00.000-05:00

Dell Home has the Kingston 1GB CompactFlash memory cards for $40.99 after a $15 mail in rebate (expires 4/30). With Free shipping, it's the lowest price I have seen. Go here for product page.

New Media Host

2005-04-22T06:36:00.000-05:00

Big Fish Hosting has graciously offered to host all of my media files! Check them out!

Website of the Day!

2005-04-21T14:05:00.000-05:00

Today's Website of the Day!SkimperThis site has searchable deals from most of the major deal sites like bensbargains.net, cheap.typepad.com, etc...[Thanks, James]